Chapter 142 Someone came from Linyi hometown
Chu Ruohan looked at Gu Junze who was sitting in front of the tea table. He was sitting leisurely on the armchair, with a calm and composed expression, and his slender fingers gently pinched the teacup.
That posture seemed as if all the troubles in the world had nothing to do with him.
She really didn't think that Gu Junze could take the top spot in one fell swoop. After all, he had never shown any talent in front of others.
She only knew that his handwriting was not very good, the strokes were strong and powerful, yet also lively and elegant...
"I know that Daddy is the best, much better than my uncle."
Gu Yun's eyes sparkled with admiration for his father, and his face was filled with uncontrollable excitement.
He looked as if he had also benefited from the honor and felt proud of it.
After hearing what his son said, Gu Junze unconsciously smiled dotingly.
He raised his head and looked at Chu Ruohan tenderly, "As a father, I can't let Brother Yun down."
Gu Junze has really changed a lot. He is no longer as aloof as before. He also jokes with the little guy and Chu Ruohan.
Yuling then reported: "The Crown Prince is first, the young master of our Chu Mansion is thirty-seventh, and the Third Young Master is last..."
Chu Ruohan raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this. Gu Chengyan also passed the imperial examination?
In the previous life, Gu Chengyan was also among the top few. In this life, she put a lot of obstacles in his way, but she didn't expect that he could still pass the exam.
It seems that Gu Chengyan has some real talent and knowledge.
It’s a pity that he only cares about power and has evil intentions.
"Oh, right," Yuling suddenly remembered something and continued, "It's rumored that the Anyang Marquis's Mansion has good feng shui, and that the Crown Prince and the Third Young Master are the two heroes of the Gu family."
Two heroes?
When Chu Ruohan heard this name, she couldn't help but find it a little funny. The corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a sarcastic smile.
With Gu Chengyan's arrogant and conceited personality, he would probably be furious to death if he found out that he and Gu Junze were both called "Double Heroes" and he was only ranked last.
Chu Ruohan didn't know that the name "Shuangjie" came from her own brother...
On the other side, Gu Chengyan did not return to Anyang Marquis Mansion. He walked aimlessly but stopped outside a gate overgrown with weeds.
The paint on the door had long since peeled off, revealing the mottled wood texture.
A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, including longing, guilt, and deep helplessness.
He originally thought that after passing the imperial examination, he would come here immediately to tell his mother about it and make her happy.
However, when he actually stood in front of this door, he did not have the courage to go in. He was once again stepped on by Gu Junze.
Looking up, the three big words "Madhouse" stung his eyes.
He clearly remembered that the emperor had issued an order prohibiting anyone from visiting Gu's mother.
All this was caused by Chu Ruohan.
One day, he will take care of these two bitches, Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze.
Gu Chengyan stood outside the door for a long time, the autumn wind ruffling his hair and soaking through his clothes...
After a long time, Gu Chengyan slowly turned around and left.
Mother, please be patient. When your son ranks among the top three in the high school entrance examination next spring and has power in hand, I will definitely take you out in a grand manner.
Meanwhile, Gu's mother, who was just across the door, was being beaten by the old woman who was guarding her while she was unconscious.
"Look at this crazy woman. She just dared to scratch me and hit me. Hit me hard!"
She swung the stick in her hand and hit Gu's mother hard, each hit was accompanied by a dull sound.
Mother Gu groaned in pain and curled up into a ball.
Another obese woman frowned and said impatiently, "Alright, stop beating her. If we kill her, how are we going to earn money? She's the only one in the whole yard who's pretty enough to make those dirty men spend a few copper coins..."
Hearing this, the scarred woman stopped whipping, spat, and cursed.
Mother Gu was lying on the ground, her body covered with wounds, but she had a foolish smile on her face.
Chu Chenyu has finally brought honor to the family. Chu's father was so happy that he couldn't contain his smile.
Father Chu waved his hand and said, "Hold a banquet and celebrate for three days! Our Chu family has finally produced someone who has great potential!"
Even people came from my hometown of Linyi.
People in her hometown were very respectful to Chu Ruohan, the Crown Prince's wife, and they all wanted to curry favor with her.
"Madam, you are truly the lucky star of our Chu family!" said a white-haired old man with a broad smile on his face. "If it weren't for your blessing, how could Young Master Chenyu have achieved such great success?"
"Yes, yes," a sister-in-law who was not related at all also came, "Madam, look at you, not only are you stunningly beautiful, but you are also so blessed. In the future, under your leadership, our Chu family will surely prosper and become one of the most powerful families in the capital!"
Facing these people's flattery, Chu Ruohan was indifferent, saying that all the talk about being of the same origin and being connected by the same spirit was lies.
In the previous life, after Chu's father and mother died, Chu Ruohan was imprisoned. Chu Chenyu asked these people for help. What did they say?
"You still have the nerve to beg us?"
"When you were doing well in the capital, did you ever think of us back home? Now that you've run into trouble, you want to ask us for help? It's not that easy!"
"That's right, don't let a married woman get involved with us."
Only Chu's father was very happy. He hadn't seen these people for a long time. His son was promising and he was happier than when he himself was appointed as a Yuanwailang.
At the banquet, everyone was toasting each other.
After three rounds of drinks, my third uncle from my hometown suddenly stood up. His face was red and his eyes were blurry. It was obvious that he was very drunk.
The wine glass in his hand was still shaking, and the wine spilled all over the floor.
He staggered to Chu Chenyu, grabbed his arm, and said with a tongue tied in his throat: "Chenyu, you really bring honor to our Chu family!"
"Think back then, your great-grandfather was a high-ranking official in the imperial court. Our Chu family was much more prosperous than it is now... It was only later that he was framed and demoted. Otherwise, how could our Chu family have fallen to this point?"
Third Uncle's voice seemed particularly abrupt in the noisy banquet, and the originally lively atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
Father Chu's expression also turned somewhat ugly, and he secretly blamed his third uncle in his heart, asking how he could be so outspoken in front of so many guests.
He forced a smile and quickly tried to smooth things over, "Alright, Third Uncle has drunk too much and is talking nonsense. Why don't you help him get off and have some rest!"
The servants beside him heard the order and hurried forward, but the third uncle was still struggling, mumbling: "Drink, drink some more..."
Father Chu knew about the events of his previous life, and it was nothing like what his third uncle said.
What a high-ranking official in the imperial court. He was just a small official of the sixth rank, and he made a mistake and was demoted.
If Third Uncle's drunken nonsense were to get out, it might bring unnecessary trouble to the Chu family.
When there are many people talking, it is difficult to control the situation once some words are spoken.
Father Chu took a deep breath and turned to face everyone. "Excuse me for making fun of you all. Third Uncle is old and likes to say stupid things when he drinks too much. Come on, let's continue drinking. Today is a happy day and we can't spoil everyone's fun!"
Everyone came to their senses and joined in the response, and the atmosphere at the banquet gradually became lively again.
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