Chapter 141: More Preferential to History Books
Ever since he could remember, the old lady had devoted all her attention and efforts to Tu Suye, and had not even spared a bit of care for Tu Suting, who was also her own flesh and blood.
Tu Suting can be said to have grown up under the protection of his father.
After discovering that his second son had gone astray, the grandfather even forcibly stopped the old lady from personally educating Tu Su Minfei, and insisted on handing Tu Su Minfei over to Tu Subo's father for upbringing.
If the old lady had not been so partial to him, Tu Suting might have been able to stay close to her and might have had an extra supporter today.
Gu Yuexuan thought of Tu Suye's unpredictable personality. After a moment of silence, she said with a hint of meaning, "Evildoers will be punished by their own evildoers. This saying is really true."
Who would dare to expect that a man who is so cruel and ruthless that he can even kill his own wife could still have a trace of praiseworthy filial piety under his wolfish heart and dog-heartedness?
The old lady devotes her heart and soul to her son, wishing to squeeze out all the energy of her entire family at once. However, can she really rely on her son?
Upon hearing this, Tu Subo curled the corners of his mouth slightly without saying a word.
The old grandfather, who had just returned from outside, heard the scolding coming from inside the house. His face suddenly turned gloomy and he pushed the door open.
"Are you going to commit suicide?"
The old lady, whose face was red from scolding, was startled by the sudden shadow in front of her. She barely maintained her dignity and gritted her teeth: "You are really going too far! Although I am a concubine, since I entered the Tu Su family, I have been doing housework, raising children, and managing the backyard for you for the rest of my life. I am the ancestor of the Tu Su family! How could you..."
"Only the principal wife can be listed on the tablet and become the legitimate ancestor."
The grandfather usually wore a kind smile towards his juniors, but now an indescribable aura of murderous intent was revealed. His gaze, as sharp as an icy blade, stared at the old lady, whose face had turned pale. He whispered softly, "I had intended to save some face for you and leave you with enough dignity, but you must not forget the oath you made in the past."
"It's not easy for a person to live to this age, but it's easy to die at this age."
This usually amiable old grandfather was also a brave and powerful general on the battlefield who killed countless enemies twenty years ago.
He took countless lives on the battlefield, and his hands were stained with blood that had not been washed for many years.
If he really wanted to kill someone, no one would notice.
The old lady sensed the murderous intent in his words and retreated in terror, as if she had seen a ghost in broad daylight. She said in a trembling voice, "How dare you do this? I'm your..."
"If I admit it, you will be the old lady of the Tusu family, the grandmother of the younger generation. What if I don't admit it?"
The old grandfather's eyes were filled with sarcasm, and he said in a calm tone, "You have been bedridden for many days, and your condition has not improved. It seems that you are indeed seriously ill. If you can't recover, I'm afraid it will be life-threatening."
"But if the condition worsens, recovery will probably be even more difficult. Have you really considered this?"
As long as it does not violate principles, the old grandfather does not mind saving some face for his partner of many years.
However, once his bottom line is touched, everything will become completely different.
He and the old lady got married midway through their lives and spent half their lives together. Although they did not develop a deep affection that would last them till old age, they could be considered to have respected each other and had been polite to each other until this point.
However, some emotions remained constant in his heart.
Under the old lady's shocked and trembling gaze, the old grandfather slowly straightened his body and said in a calm but firm tone: "If you want to save some face, then you should be a wise man and avoid any more trouble."
"I married you back then to resist the court's orders and consolidate the Tusu family's power. But now I am an old man in my twilight years. These political schemes are no longer of any importance to me, and you no longer need to be a hidden danger in front of me."
"Years ago, when I discovered you attacking Bo'er, I warned you. Although the blade was removed from your neck at that time, my warning still stands."
"Anyone who dares to have any ill intentions towards the Tu Su family will be killed by me." The old grandfather deliberately lowered his voice, not wanting people outside to hear the conversation inside the house.
Gu Yuexuan watched him walk out of the house with an expressionless face, and signaled to Tu Subo with her eyes.
Shouldn't you go and persuade him?
Tu Subo caught a glimpse of the remaining indifference in his grandfather's eyes and walked away calmly.
Whoever is unlucky should wish for good luck on his own.
He chose not to go.
Although Tu Subo did not take action, some people were still unfortunately affected.
For example, Gu Yuexuan was suddenly caught by her grandfather.
Gu Yuexuan has studied diligently for many years and has accumulated rich professional knowledge. Even foreign languages that have given countless students headaches are just a piece of cake for her.
But her level of classical Chinese was limited to the ancient poems she memorized in high school. Facing her grandfather, who was a top scholar in the imperial examination, she was just a layman who knew a little about writing.
The old grandfather called her over and told her about the classics, which was a chapter from the "Spring and Autumn Annals".
She only had a vague understanding of the deeper meaning, as if struggling in an ocean of knowledge, listening in a daze, her feet unsteady. Meanwhile, the old grandfather spoke with ease, and when he saw her predicament, a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes, and he asked softly, "How much did you understand?"
Gu Yuexuan nervously recalled what she had heard and recited it haltingly, her voice growing less and less confident: "I remember it, but...but I still don't quite understand its meaning."
She was originally afraid that her grandfather would criticize her for only being able to memorize things by rote and not being able to apply them flexibly. Unexpectedly, the grandfather just smiled after hearing that.
"You seem to prefer history books?"
Whenever she was reciting history books, no matter which section or paragraph, Gu Yuexuan's eyes would light up and she would be filled with interest. However, when it came to other topics, her performance was not so outstanding.
Gu Yuexuan lowered her head helplessly, and spoke in a low but sincere voice, "Listening to history is like being immersed in fascinating stories."
Who can resist the melodious sound of legend?
Especially for a literary giant like her grandfather who possesses unique skills, the classic stories he could recite at will were unprecedented treasures to her. Such face-to-face teaching was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Gu Yuexuan knew very well how difficult it was for women in this era to have the opportunity to read and write. Being able to receive the same treatment as Tu Subo and to receive personal instruction from her grandfather was a rare good fortune for her, and she cherished it very much.
"Grandfather, there are still some things I don't fully understand, but I assure you that I have never been lazy or slack."
"I have memorized everything you have said. Every day when I return home, I will write down what I have learned while practicing calligraphy. If I encounter any confusion, I will ask Tu Subo for advice. Please rest assured that you will teach me. I will definitely do my best to learn!"
Her promise was firm and sincere, and the smile lines at the corners of the old grandfather's eyes became deeper.
"I hadn't realized before that you had this amazing talent for remembering things you heard. No wonder you make such remarkable progress every time."
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