Gu Dingli unfortunately fell and was seriously injured. In the eyes of the servants, this was like a catastrophe that caused the sky to fall and the earth to split open, so they dared not slack off in the slightest.

However, in reality, they were just putting on a show, which only made the entire mansion noisy and chaotic, and annoying.

Gu Qinlan had no intention of interfering. She led her entourage straight toward Gu Dingli's master.

At this moment, in Gu Dingli's courtyard, his concubines and many children had gathered together. Even Gu Qinlian, who was not yet a month old, had arrived at the scene, and Ji Yinli was by her side.

Pale-faced and distraught, Song stood guard at the door.

Old Master Gu sat in the armchair in the room, his eyes closed, not uttering a word, his face as heavy as iron.

Upon hearing the housekeeper announce Gu Qinlan's arrival, Old Master Gu slowly opened his eyes: "Qinlan, you've come."

Gu Qinlan bowed slightly: "Greetings, Grandfather. Grandfather, how is my father's injury?"

Grandpa Gu's breathing was noticeably weak: "The situation is not optimistic, and the doctors are doing their best. I called you back hoping you could help stabilize the situation. Your mother is simply not up to the task."

He had never liked Madam Song, believing her to be of humble origin, short-sighted, and incapable of shouldering heavy responsibilities. Even before his son's death, the household was already in chaos, a situation he found utterly repulsive. As for the concubines, he could count on them even less.

However, before Gu Qinlan could speak, Gu Qinlian interrupted impatiently: "Grandfather, how can you entrust family affairs to a daughter who has already married out? Wouldn't that make people laugh at our Gu family for having no one to rely on?"

The power to manage the Gu family's affairs must absolutely not fall into Gu Qinlan's hands! No one knows if that woman will take the opportunity to usurp the Gu family's assets.

Madam Song echoed, "That's right, Father. Qin Lan is no longer a member of the Gu family. To let her manage the household again would be an overreach."

Old Master Gu's face suddenly darkened, and his tone was as cold as ice: "She may turn a deaf ear, but you'd better keep a close eye on things! Look at the state you've made of this backyard!"

Song was reprimanded, her voice weak, and she dared not utter a word easily, but in her heart she was a thousand times unwilling to let Gu Qinlan interfere in the affairs of the Gu family.

Gu Qinlian was extremely anxious, fearing that the power of managing the household would fall into the hands of others, so she said impatiently, "Grandfather, if you insist on letting my sister manage the household affairs, then let me assist her."

She was determined not to let Gu Qinlan hold all the power.

Although Old Master Gu had some reservations about Gu Qinlian's abilities, he was preparing to agree in order to avoid further trouble.

Unexpectedly, Gu Qinlan politely declined, saying, "Grandfather, it's best to leave the management of household affairs to someone diligent and responsible. I'm already married and have a heavy burden on my shoulders; I really don't have the energy to take care of my maternal family's affairs anymore."

She seemed indifferent to the Gu family's disputes, as if they were a hot potato that no one wanted to touch.

She thought to herself that if her irresponsible father really passed away, the funeral arrangements would probably keep her busy.

She decided to get rid of this hot potato and turned around, saying, "I'll go visit my father first."

Before she finished speaking, she had already turned and entered Gu Dingli's bedroom.

At this moment, several doctors were gathered around Gu Dingli's bedside discussing treatment plans, each with a solemn and heavy expression.

As Gu Qinlan stepped into the room, the doctors immediately stood up, preparing to bow to her.

Gu Qinlan quickly stopped them, saying, "Please, everyone, there's no need for formalities. What exactly is my father's injury?"

After a moment's thought, a doctor slowly spoke: "Madam, your father's injuries are quite serious. A piece of bone is embedded in his brain, and we quacks are too incompetent to remove it."

Gu Qinlan feigned concern: "Then, what if we take the risk and give it a try?"

The doctor sighed, "If we take the risk, we might be lucky enough to save your father's life, but whether he will regain consciousness after waking up, and whether his intelligence will be impaired, is still unknown. If we are unlucky, he may die on the spot."

As soon as Madam Song entered the room, she heard the doctor's explanation and burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably: "Husband, what am I to do!"

Gu Qinlan's head was throbbing from her crying, and she couldn't help but sternly stop her: "Father is not dead yet, you must not mourn his soul!"

Song's sobs caught in her throat, and she hesitated to speak.

Gu Qinlian rushed into the room, pointing her finger at Gu Qinlan's nose and angrily shouting, "Don't you have any sense of propriety! Although you are not my mother's biological daughter, you are still her mother. What right do you have to speak to her like that!"

Gu Qinlan stared at her calmly, her tone indifferent yet tinged with sarcasm: "Then let her cry to her heart's content, and see if her tears really have a miraculous effect, awakening her sleeping father, or even healing his wounds. If her tears can truly have such an effect, I am willing to prostrate myself and travel throughout the city to proclaim her benevolence."

Gu Qinlian's face was full of anger, her breath choked: "But you can't treat her so rudely! She's your elder!"

Gu Qinlan had no intention of arguing with her. She simply turned around gently and returned to Grandpa Gu's side, asking softly and with concern, "Grandfather, what are your plans?"

Old Master Gu's face looked pale and tired: "What can I do? In the current situation, even if a master from the immortal realm were to descend, I'm afraid he would be powerless to help."

These words reveal a sense of resignation towards Gu Dingli's fate.

Since we can't change it, we can only accept it.

The enormous stone was deeply embedded in his brain, and even if it were removed, he would be crippled. Worse still, almost no doctor dared to risk trying to remove it.

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