freenovelworld Chapter 117 My mother is the richest woman, my mother has money
Chapter 117 My mother is the richest woman, my mother has money
Chu Ruohan ordered a full search of the manor, leaving no stone unturned.
Meanwhile, Gu Yun had already been led to the back door.
A young maid with an unfamiliar face led him by the hand, saying, "Young master, we'll be there soon."
However, Gu Yun's legs seemed to be rooted to the spot and he wouldn't move.
He frowned deeply, his rosy lips pouting, "Why hasn't Sister Haitang come back yet?"
Seeing Gu Yun's appearance, the little maidservant couldn't help but feel anxious. She squatted down and tried to coax him, "Young master, perhaps Sister Haitang has something to attend to. Let's go play over there first."
Gu Yun remained unmoved. "No, I'm going to wait for Sister Haitang here."
Outside the back gate of the Marquis of Anyang's residence, Aunt Li's heart was in her throat. Gu Yun was about to come out, but he stopped there and wouldn't move.
She was extremely anxious. Chu Nanxin had already lured the guards away, and this was a rare opportunity.
She looked around nervously; all was quiet except for the whistling wind in her ears.
She gritted her teeth, made up her mind, lifted her skirt, and strode inside, her steps hurried and flustered.
Aunt Li walked quickly to Gu Yun's side, forcing a gentle smile and speaking as softly as possible.
"Young master, do you still remember me? I was playing with you and my little brother a couple of days ago. Come with me, I'll take you out to buy some delicious food."
As she spoke, she reached out to take Gu Yun's small hand, looking as if she couldn't wait to take the little guy away from this place immediately.
Gu Yun pursed his lips, his young face filled with reluctance.
He and Jin'an fled all the way here, encountering many bad people who wanted to kidnap him.
This woman looks wicked!
Gu Yun took a small step back, dodging Aunt Li's outstretched hand.
Aunt Li frowned subconsciously. "How about we go buy some candied hawthorns? They're so red and sweet, one bite and you're guaranteed to love them. And some cloud cakes, maltose..."
Aunt Li rattled off several sentences in one breath, trying to coax him into leaving quickly. Completely unaware, not far away, Chu Ruohan was watching this scene intently.
Chu Ruohan's face was cold and stern, and her eyes revealed a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.
On the surface, it was Concubine Li who was in charge of affairs in the Marquis of Anyang's mansion, but in reality, everything was under Chu Ruohan's control.
As long as the person is still in the Marquis's residence, she will know immediately.
Haitang has been found; she was in the outhouse, unable to stand, and had to be carried to find Doctor Qian…
Chu Ruohan narrowed her eyes, a mocking sneer playing on her lips. That fool, Aunt Li, dared to kidnap her son; she truly didn't know her own mortality.
"My mother will buy it for me," Gu Yun said in a clear voice, though her voice was still childish, her clear eyes were full of vigilance.
After saying that, he put his little hands behind his back and raised his head slightly, as if to say that no matter what Aunt Li said, he would not waver.
Jin'an once said, "The poor do not eat food offered with contempt; my father and mother have a lot of silver..."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Li nearly lost her balance and almost stamped her feet in frustration.
Why is this child so hard to please?
Chu Ruohan smiled; this little guy is quite clever!
"Auntie, hurry up, the guards will be here soon," the maid said.
Aunt Li glanced at the little maid, gritted her teeth, and suddenly reached out to cover Gu Yun's mouth tightly. With her other hand, she grabbed Gu Yun around the waist, trying to forcibly drag him away.
Gu Yun's resistance was exceptionally fierce. He kicked and punched Aunt Li's legs with all his might, each kick carrying the desperate energy of a child.
Seeing Aunt Li's flustered state, the maidservant was thinking of offering to help.
Chu Ruohan's eyes sharpened, and she forcefully swung her hand in the air.
In an instant, the once quiet surroundings were filled with the guards of the Marquis's mansion, who quickly appeared and surrounded Aunt Li, Gu Yun, and the maid.
When Aunt Li saw this, her eyes widened in horror, and the color drained from her face instantly, turning her ashen white.
Her hand involuntarily loosened its grip on Gu Yun, her legs went weak, and she almost collapsed to the ground.
"Your Highness... Your Highness, this... this is a misunderstanding..." she said in a trembling voice, her words filled with pleading and fear.
Chu Ruohan walked steadily into the encirclement.
Her gaze was like a sharp knife, first sweeping over Aunt Li, making her shiver involuntarily.
When Gu Yun saw her arrive, he buried his face in Chu Ruohan's arms and cried out, "Mother..."
Her small body was still trembling slightly from the struggle. Chu Ruohan felt a pang of heartache; she should have appeared sooner.
She lowered her head. "It's alright, don't be afraid, Mommy's here." She reached out and gently stroked Gu Yun's back, trying to soothe the little guy's anxiety.
The little one gradually calmed down in her arms, though he would occasionally sob.
A moment later, Chu Ruohan raised her head and said, "Aunt Li, how dare you!" Her voice was deep and cold, as if it carried the chill of a thousand years.
"How dare they try to take my son away right under my nose!"
"Your Highness, this is truly a misunderstanding. I only wished to take him out for some fun..."
Before Aunt Li could finish speaking, Chu Ruohan interrupted her, too lazy to listen to her sophistry.
"Someone, take Aunt Li back and tell Gu Jiacheng to discipline his concubine." Chu Ruohan's voice was not loud, but it carried an irresistible authority.
Aunt Li collapsed to the ground, her hands on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly, her forehead hitting the ground with a dull thud.
"Please spare me, Your Highness! I was truly blinded by greed and acted rashly. Please have mercy and forgive me this time!"
Her hair was disheveled, with a few strands falling freely down her cheeks, making her look utterly wretched.
Chu Ruohan ignored it completely, slightly raised her chin, and signaled the guards beside her to take action.
The fact that she didn't directly punish Aunt Li was already a gesture of respect to the third branch of the Gu family.
Of course, Aunt Li wouldn't have a good ending after she went back.
Two guards immediately stepped forward and helped up Aunt Li, who was slumped on the ground, one on each side.
Aunt Li was still struggling desperately. She couldn't let herself be pushed back like this; Gu Jiacheng would definitely not let her go.
She didn't want to be treated like merchandise, given away to other men to play with.
"Please, for Xuan'er's sake, spare me this time. I will never dare to do it again..."
However, her cries sounded so weak in the empty back gate that the guards were unmoved and dragged her into the mansion.
Chu Ruohan watched Aunt Li being led away, her eyes filled with disgust and disdain.
She even dared to mention Xuan-ge'er. With such a vicious mother, she'll corrupt the child sooner or later.
Chu Ruohan's gaze shifted to the trembling maidservant beside her.
“Eating the food of the Marquis’s mansion, yet harboring other thoughts, such a treacherous maidservant cannot be tolerated by the Marquis of Anyang’s mansion. Drag her away and beat her to death.”
Yu Ling waved her hand, and an old woman stepped forward, grabbed the trembling little maid, and made a move to drag her away.
"Wait a moment."
Chu Ruohan suddenly called out to them again...