Chapter 205 Illiterate People Don't Recognize Trust
Chiu Chiu gave her grandfather a strange look. [Can Grandpa read minds?]
How does Grandpa know everything she's thinking?
Old Master Su's heart tightened, and he quickly made up a reason: "Grandpa has a friend who said that a family in the village died in winter, and their lips were bright red, like they had been smeared with cherry juice. Oh, right, they say it's the tragedy of a beauty!"
He told the children about the tragedy of a beautiful woman as if he were telling a story, but only Qiuqiu curled her lip in disdain.
Alas, the task of science education in this era is arduous and has a long way to go!
[It's clearly carbon monoxide poisoning! Burning too much charcoal and inhaling too much carbon monoxide will kill you!]
Old Marquis Su tightened his grip on the fire poker, his eyes fixed on the leaping orange-red flames. After a long while, he let out a hoarse sigh: "Ah! So that's how it is!"
Su Jingwen's caring grandfather asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"
The old marquis patted his head and ruffled Qiuqiu's hair, a trace of sorrow on his face: "It's nothing, I just think our Qiuqiu is really amazing."
The question that had troubled him for years was resolved so quickly.
Chuchu covered her face shyly, "Hehe."
She's so amazing!
Lord Su said no more, distributed the roasted sweet potatoes to the children, and once they were full, he began to send them away.
"Go back, everyone. Grandpa is tired and wants to rest."
Su Jingwen, holding Qiuqiu, led the two of them to get up and leave.
Chiu Chiu perched on her third brother's shoulder, her gaze falling on her grandfather behind her. [Hmm... it seems Grandpa doesn't really want to rest.]
Lord Su closed the door to block Qiuqiu's probing gaze, stood there for a long time before finally plunging into his study and finding a thick stack of yellowed letters.
He hunched over, flipping through the pages until they were worn out, and finally couldn't help but tear up.
"I see...I see..."
"Wan Niang... it's all my fault!"
Old Marquis Su stood up, his vision blurred for a moment, he stumbled forward twice but lost his balance on the table and fell headfirst to the ground.
He was old, and his health was not as good as before. He couldn't get up after a few tries and was panting heavily on the ground.
"My lord! My lord! What's wrong with you!"
The housekeeper was summoned by Chiu Chiu.
The little guy sensed that his grandfather was in a bad mood and threw a tantrum, demanding to go back. Just then, the housekeeper came to deliver sweet soup, so he followed him back to check on things.
Su Jingwen rushed forward carrying Qiuqiu, who cried out anxiously, "Doctor!"
"medical!"
The butler was at his wits' end. The old Marquis had a swollen, bruised forehead—it was quite frightening. He didn't know if there were any other injuries. And to make matters worse, Miss Qiuqiu was a handful; he didn't even know who to call "Auntie"!
It's more likely that there's some invisible aunt in the house...
The steward shuddered in fright, “Confucius did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or supernatural beings!”
Su Jingwen: "Grandpa Butler, call the doctor!"
With everyone's help, the old marquis, who was completely limp and powerless, was moved to bed to rest. The usually quiet courtyard became noisy because of his master's injury.
Gu Qinghuai stood at the back of the crowd, watching the family bustling about with a touch of envy. It turned out he wasn't without desires; he too longed for family affection.
The love emanating from the Su family is what he is pursuing.
Gu Qinghuai glanced around and saw scattered, unattended letters in the corner. He hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and picked them up, smoothing them out one by one.
He hadn't intentionally peeked; he'd just glanced at it unconsciously. That one glance was enough to freeze him in place.
The contents of the letter:
Wanmei, I hope you are well. XXX (I don't know you)...
Wen Guijing, XXX (unknown), deceased XX (unknown), grandson in the southwest XXX (unknown)...
I don't recognize the rest of the characters.
Gu Qinghuai's face darkened. So he really was illiterate!
How embarrassing! Without thinking twice, Gu Qinghuai pressed the letter under a book on his desk.
At that moment, his desire to learn reached its peak!
Liu Yueyao noticed Gu Qinghuai's dejected state and quietly approached him: "Did I scare you?"
Gu Qinghuai nodded blankly, genuinely startled. The way this unfamiliar woman was looking at him was terrifying!
"What can I do for you?"
Liu Yueyao wiped away imaginary tears. "What a polite child. I know about your situation. Don't worry, I'll protect you in the Wenyang Marquis's residence!"
Chiu Chiu: When it comes to currying favor with the Marquis of Wenyang, of course you should choose the third aunt who loves her son like her own life!
Gu Qinghuai was unaware of the mysterious arrangements within the Marquis's residence and dared not readily accept Liu Yueyao's words. Some people were two-faced; he was afraid!
Liu Yueyao tapped his shoulder: "Poor little thing, you're so skinny. I'll make sure you get some good nutrition later, and buy you some new clothes. We'll fatten you up before we go back to the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion! Then you can show your father what it means to take care of a child!"
Liu Yueyao, who hates those who give birth to children but don't raise them: Zhennan King is on the blacklist!
"If you need anything else, just tell me, Auntie!"
Gu Qinghuai himself didn't know why he suddenly made a request: "Auntie, I want to study!"
"good!"
Everyone: "Huh?!"
Su Wenqi awkwardly tugged at his wife's clothes: "Mind the occasion!"
The father fell to the ground, looking dazed; it was obvious something terrible had happened. What was she doing?!
Fortunately, her family knew what kind of person she was, otherwise she would have been labeled as unfilial.
Liu Yueyao said awkwardly, "No, no, no, that's not what I meant, it's just..."
"Sigh, why is nobody paying attention to me?!"
No one even listened to her finish speaking before turning their heads back to focus on the old Marquis's health.
Liu Yueyao: "..."
"Xiao Gu, do you really want to study?"
Gu Qinghuai nodded: "I want to. But it will be too much trouble for my aunt. I'll ask my father for help when I get back to the Prince's Mansion."
"What are you begging for!" Liu Yueyao covered her mouth warily and lowered her voice, "It's just studying! Leave it to me, I'll definitely get you into the academy!"
Even if it costs a lot of money!
Liu Yueyao doesn't know the Prince of Zhennan yet!
With a stepmother comes a stepfather! The child is already so old, and instead of being granted the title of heir apparent, he can barely read or write. It's clear they've abandoned him and are leaving him to fend for himself!
Gu Qinghuai was moved: "Auntie, you are such a good person! Everyone in your Marquis's mansion is a good person!"
He was so lucky to have met such a kind family!
Liu Yueyao patted his shoulder to encourage him: "Because you are good, you will meet good people."
Chiu Chiu says this is called a two-way journey!
"I'll have someone send you to the academy in the spring. I have my own things to do now."
Before Gu Qinghuai could even ask, he saw Liu Yueyao rub her eyes, squeeze through the crowd, and stand in front of the old Marquis's bed, sobbing softly.
"Woo woo woo."
The old Marquis, who had been listless, began to tremble after hearing Liu Yueyao's cries.
Sitting on the bed with Grandpa, Chuchu said: "My third aunt must have magic!"
Everyone: "..."
[It makes Grandpa tremble!]
The old marquis suddenly sat up as if from the dead, startling Qiuqiu so much that she fell backward onto the thick quilt. She scrambled up, clutching the quilt, [completely oblivious to Qiuqiu's fear!]
"Wan Niang! Boss, let's go to the Northwest! There's something fishy about your aunt's death!"
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