Cheng Ge'er said, "My godfather took care of us as we grew up and will protect us in the future. I will never forget this kindness."
The little boy already looks like an adult.
The vicissitudes of life are indeed the true path of humanity.
Having weathered the storms, they grew up quickly, and their speech and actions began to resemble those of a little adult.
Lord Gu felt a mix of sadness, relief, and reluctance.
“I owe you a debt of gratitude to your father, and this is what I should do. If it weren’t for… alas, your godfather had arranged a better future for you, but now, this is all I can do. I hope you will not blame your godfather in the future.”
Lord Gu swallowed the rest of his words.
He really didn't want to mention Zhao Niangzi.
When the children grow up, they will know what their mother did and what she made them lose.
Gu Jinghui said, “Go back and think carefully about what your godfather said today. If you can’t find relatives or friends to rely on, your godfather will have to find another place to foster you. It’s probably not as reliable as having your own relatives.”
Madam Gu smiled and said, "Don't worry, your mother and Gu Jinghui will be his support. He can just go ahead and do it."
The little hand tightly gripped her younger sister, who was already in tears, and her pair of bright black eyes were fixed on Lord Gu.
Brother Cheng: "..."
The Marquis said, "It's unreasonable for your mother to protect you. Now that you've recovered from your illness, you just need to rest and recuperate. If you cause trouble, your mother will blame you, which will only make things difficult for our family."
Cheng Ge'er gave his wife a serious look, only to be met with her teasing gaze. I then pretended to cough and turned to drink my tea, but I ran into my mother's eyes again.
My mother would do anything for the Marquis.
Yan Zilei's heart was now as hard as stone, and no one could sway him.
"Hui-ge'er has finally made up his mind. He made a decisive decision, but it only made things more complicated," Old Madam Gu sighed to Yan Zi. "I have always valued loyalty and righteousness. In what way does he resemble my father? Whether it is good or bad, a blessing or a curse, it is also a blessing."
The Marquis said, "Why did he mention it behind Mother's back? Why are you trying to settle that score?"
When Madam Gu saw this, she smiled even more broadly.
"So you've managed to snag the most powerful leg in the Marquis's mansion?" The Marquis couldn't help but laugh. "Qin Yuan used to have to give way to you a lot."
It was indeed true that she knew what she was saying to those two children.
What they seek is not merely family harmony and prosperity.
“You naughty boy,” Old Madam Gu said, grabbing the Marquis’s hand and shaking it hard. “Just tell me I’m unlucky. I’ve waited so long, and now that I’m all old, I’ve married such a bad wife.”
"Madam is capable and does little work. Just by looking at how well you managed things outside the mansion those days, I know that the old lady was enjoying herself the most recently."
Yan Zi laughed and said, "Mother is right. Qin Yuan values loyalty and righteousness, so the soldiers will follow him to the death. How can we defend the northern border? Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei swore brotherhood in the Peach Garden. Their deep friendship and loyalty led them to create a great career. Cao Cao was cunning and lacked strategy, but he was also a hero in the chaotic world. It can be seen that all kinds of temperaments can be obstacles."
The Marquis said, "In the mountains, even a monkey can be a king. Because of the smallpox outbreak outside the manor, everyone is careful to avoid trouble, which is why you've had such a smooth time. Before Kaifeng, things will be unpredictable. You'll only be able to avoid trouble if your mother and Yan Zilei guide you."
Cheng Ge'er then said, "Godfather, a few days ago, my sister and I were ignorant and caused a lot of trouble for Godmother. In the future, my sister's upbringing and marriage will be important matters. I hope Godmother will keep this in mind."
Gu Jinghui also changed the subject.
After saying that, he called Da Hong and took the two children to school.
Yan Zi smiled and asked Zi He, "How is Lord Gu's calligraphy learning going lately? Now that you've opened your own residence, you can hire a tutor. How can you neglect such a small matter as learning to read and understand principles?"
Brother Cheng agreed to each and every one of them.
Cheng Ge'er said, "Perhaps he wants to talk to Hongye about settling accounts."
Just then, Rong Momo came out with two children.
The next time the Marquis visits the Eighth Madam's courtyard, he should realize that she has the means to compete with him.
Gu Jinghui's expression softened slightly, and he answered on Qin Yuan's behalf.
The twins' faces were covered in tear stains, and the back of their clothes were not disheveled, indicating that they had been crying intensely just now.
I don't know why I was so fortunate to have my mother's blessing.
The Marquis then understood.
Brother Cheng laughed.
Madam Gu laughed and said, "He is so clever that he could come up with that idea. If it were another family's new daughter-in-law, she would be so scared that she would cry. He is really destined to marry your Hui-ge and become your family's daughter-in-law."
Yanzi then said, "Mother, you checked all the accounts in the inner and outer courtyards of the mansion during those days."
After leaving the servants' quarters, the Marquis asked Yan Zilei, "Why did you mention to Mother earlier that you had taken stock of the account books?"
"That wretched boy, he's so young and he still acts like a big kid and sheds tears. If he dares to cry, I'll beat him up."
Madam Gu's face tightened, and she forced a dry laugh, "Why bother with all that nonsense? It's just too much work. It's all old grievances from the past."
Madam Gu knew that Eighth Madam had done something wrong, but she turned a blind eye and didn't want you to investigate.
Cheng Ge'er then said, "Let's go. By then, the managers will probably be waiting for him at Wutong Garden. You don't have anything to do yet."
Rong Momo said, "He knows how Mother treats Eighth Brother's wife now, doesn't he?"
She doesn't know my plans yet.
"good."
"Does your godmother know about your godfather's arrangements?"
Zihe immediately said, "Madam is worried. Master Cheng and Sister Yu are both very diligent in their studies. Master Cheng has memorized half of the characters in the Eight Character Classic. I will urge him to do so."
Old Madam Gu chimed in, saying, "You naughty child, his eighth sister-in-law is in poor health, and before, the family relied entirely on him for support."
Our crying and fussing were so quiet that the people in the main house could hear a little of it.
The Marquis pursed his lips, his head held high, seemingly without any shyness.
Madam Rong laughed and said, "That's because Qin Yuan's fate is unique. If it were anyone else, they would definitely succeed. It shows that everything in this world is arranged badly by God. No one has their own good fortune."
Hongye suppressed her joy and looked at Cuiming. Cuiming glared at her, and Hongye quickly raised her head again.
Madam Gu said, "What is he laughing at? His wife's backer isn't his mother. If he dares to bully you, she'll be in big trouble."
Madam Gu also asked about the twins, only to ask, "What accounts?"
Rong Momo couldn't help but pinch your nose hard, and said, "He's really clever; he saw through the trick at a glance. But why did he insist on checking the accounts before going to your courtyard?"
Madam Gu also asked us to stay.
Yan Zi, seeing this, only said to Cheng Ge'er, "Shiba just came looking for us. He was talking to Hongye inside. It's because he knew there was nothing wrong that he was looking for us."
That would mean handing over all the household management outside the manor to the Marquis.
Cheng Ge'er said, "Are you still going to cry?"
Rong Momo breathed a sigh of relief.
Yu Jie'er sobbed loudly, which did little to help.
You laughed and said, "Later, the managers and their wives came to find you. You had done those things at your parents' home, so you knew that what we said was right. Asking for less was indeed reasonable. Moreover, we had to plan for the expenses in advance, so we took out the account books from previous years and counted them, just to find a model to follow."
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