"Master, Miss, it's time for Madam to take medicine." The maid serving Xue came in carrying a bowl of brown soup.
"I'll do it, you can just wait here." Gu Mingmou took the medicine bowl before Gu Yong spoke, walked to Xue's bed and sat down, blowing on the medicine soup in the spoon to cool down, and then a little Feed it into Xue's mouth.
"Father, mother will wake up soon after taking the medicine. You don't have to worry. You have been busy all day, so go back and rest." Gu Mingmou said.
"No, I'll wait for your mother to wake up."
As soon as Gu Yong finished speaking, he saw his daughter's hesitant expression, and his heart gradually sank.
Gu Ming lowered his eyes and said in a much lower voice, "My daughter will stay by her mother's side. Father should go and see Aunt Liu first. I've been to the Jinxiu Courtyard twice and said that my aunt has a stomachache."
"No need, I..."
"If father doesn't come, I'm afraid grandma will send someone over soon."
Gu Yong looked at his daughter for a long time before asking, "Tongtong, do you blame me?"
Gu Mingmou looked surprised, "Where did father start talking about this?"
"I..." When he met his daughter's light eyes, the doubt in his heart had long since dissipated. Doesn't he know what his daughter's temperament is? This girl always thinks the best of people, so what she says must be true to her heart.
But it was the words in his heart that made him feel sad. Her mother was unconscious, but she asked her father to take care of her pregnant aunt. Did she always think this was the only right thing to do? Is it only natural for him to take care of his aunt
No matter what Gu Yong was thinking, he finally left the main courtyard. Gu Mingmou didn't care at all where he went. She thought that with her mother like this, he could somehow hold on, but unexpectedly she was persuaded to leave, and the little hope she had for her father completely dissipated.
"Mother, father is gone." After closing the door, Gu Mingmou sat back on the bed and shouted in a low voice.
"Yes." Xue, who had been in a coma, suddenly opened his eyes. His face was slightly pale, and there was nothing unusual about it.
"Mom, why do you bother yourself?" Gu Mingmou sounded angrily as he thought of his mother's bruised knees.
"Silly girl, how could my mother be wronged for someone who doesn't deserve it
I just used some means to kill myself. Do you really think I knelt all day and night? "Xue said with a smile.
Gu Ming's eyes widened, "Isn't it possible?"
"Of course not. It's a fool to ruin your body for them."
"Haha." Gu Mingmou laughed dryly. She thought that she had to try the bitter meat trick personally, but she didn't expect that there was such a trick. However, what her mother said was indeed reasonable. It was not worth hurting herself to deal with the Gu family.
"But mother, why do you say it so seriously?"
"Of course it's to wait for the next good show. Your father is the most important person. This time, the rumors of doting on his concubine and killing his wife have already made him very embarrassed. He will definitely not let outsiders know that I was punished by my mother-in-law and almost lost both hands. leg."
"That doctor?"
"The doctor belongs to your Aunt Lin, he won't say anything."
Seeing her daughter's shocked face, Ms. The more it hurts.”
To cope with all changes by remaining unchanged...
Gu Mingmou couldn't help but remember that Mrs. Yongning Hou told her that her mother was a very smart woman, which was a pity.
It is indeed a pity that someone else calculated one step, and she was able to dig a hole in the next ninety-nine steps. Such a smart woman failed to find happiness.
In fact, when my father takes a concubine, my mother can't stop her. Maybe she just wants to know what her father will choose? The answer must have disappointed her.
After that, Mrs. Xue stopped going out and did not even greet Mrs. Gu. Gu Mingmou was scolded several times for this. Everyone had the same idea as Mrs. Gu, thinking that Mr. Xue had completely broken with the old lady.
Rumors about Mr. Xue being unfilial and making her mother-in-law almost faint were repeatedly suppressed in the house, and even got worse.
Aunt Ning was naturally happy to see this situation, but Gu Mingyue felt that Xue was not a reckless person. She was a little worried, but unfortunately she couldn't find out the news about the main courtyard, so she could only start from Xiuye's end.
Not long after, news came from Xiuye, saying that Mrs. Xue had caught wind and cold as a result of kneeling and had not shown up. This news finally reassured Gu Mingyue's mother and daughter.
old lady
On the day of her birthday, Aunt Ning showed up to entertain guests. Most of the people invited were relatives of the Gu family, as well as relatives of Gu Yong's subordinates.
When these women saw that the head of the house, Mrs. Xue, did not show up, but an aunt came out, they all had their own concerns. They all knew some of the rumors about the Gu family, but they just didn't know how true they were.
A few relatives of the Gu family went to see Mrs. Gu. One of them was the old lady's cousin. She married into the capital a few years ago and her surname was Wang.
After the Gu family gained power, Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Gu moved around frequently, and they could be considered to have a good relationship. There were some things that were difficult for others to ask, but she didn't care so much and asked directly.
At the mention of Mr.
In her words, Ms. Xue was the most unfilial daughter-in-law. She ruined her son's reputation by speaking rudely and without saying anything. In addition, she had been childless for many years, which Mrs. Gu couldn't tolerate.
Fortunately, the people who came into the house to accompany the old lady were all relatives of the Gu family, so no outsiders could hear what she said. However, thinking about the faces of these relatives, I am afraid that everyone outside would soon know about it.
"Ms.
"If the boss hadn't been unwilling, he would have divorced her long ago."
"I didn't agree to the marriage at the beginning. Mrs. Xue said she was an orphan. Who knows what her identity is. Brother Yong was too young at the time and was confused by her."
Mrs. Wang insinuated that Mr. Xue’s origin was unknown, but Mrs. Gu, instead of being angry, actually agreed with her. Gu Mingxin, who was sitting in the corner, glanced at the expressionless Gu Mingmu and smiled proudly.
What kind of legitimate daughter? After the younger brother is born, the entire Gu family will belong to the younger brother. The main reason is that her mother's belly was so weak that she couldn't even give birth to a son.
Seeing the look of approval on her old sister's face, Old Mrs. Wang was even more proud. She wanted to say more, but a pot of tea-scented water was poured from her head.
"ah!!"
Old Mrs. Gu, who had never expected to encounter such a situation, was stunned. Looking at Old Mrs. Wang who was covering her face and screaming, she couldn't say a word.
Xiuyue, who still held the teapot in her hand, returned to Gu Mingmou with a calm expression and filled up the tea for her girl.
(End of chapter)