Chapter 182: I will make you pay double for the blood debt of the past
Marquis Anyang unknowingly arrived at Hongmeng Courtyard.
"Father."
When he saw the tall and straight figure of Gu Junze in front of him, he was a little dazed for a moment.
The sunlight shone on Gu Junze, outlining his handsome features. He was completely different from the frail young man sitting in a wheelchair.
A distant memory flashed through Anyang Hou's mind. When Gu Junze was three or four years old, he was forced by the eldest princess to do horse stance and hide behind him to act like a scoundrel...
Soon, he composed himself and rushed over, hugging Gu Junze tightly.
"Junze... my son... you're finally well. Do you know how many years I've been waiting for you?"
His tears slid down his cheeks and dripped onto Gu Junze's shoulder.
Gu Junze had a faint smile on his face, but he was sneering in his heart.
His acting is still so good, he can cry at will. If you don’t know the truth, you would really think he is a kind father.
Gu Junze gently patted Anyang Hou on the back, his tone respectful yet distant: "Thank you for your concern, father. I've caused you so much worry over the years."
Marquis Anyang let go of Gu Junze, put his hands on his shoulders, looked him up and down, and said with feigned concern: "Ze'er, now that you're okay, the heavy stone in your father's heart has finally fallen to the ground."
"Tell me quickly, how did you get better? Which miracle doctor has such a miraculous healing skill?"
Gu Junze calmly avoided Anyang Hou's gaze, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a perfect smile.
"My son met a miracle doctor by chance, so he invited him into the mansion."
The expression in Anyang Hou's eyes was unclear. He suppressed his inner displeasure and said with a forced smile, "This can be considered as your good fortune."
These words seemed to be squeezed out from between teeth.
Gu Junze looked at him, suppressing his anger, but he had to play the role of a good father, and felt a little happy in his heart.
"It must be my mother's spirit in heaven blessing me. She couldn't bear to see me suffer day and night, so she sent the miracle doctor here."
"Are you right? Dad..."
Gu Junze looked at him, his face stiff and a little embarrassed.
The corners of Anyang Hou's mouth twitched slightly, and he tried to force a smile to hide his guilt, but that smile was uglier than crying.
"Yes... yes, your mother must be protecting you." Marquis Anyang responded hesitantly.
He felt that Gu Junze's gaze was like a sharp knife, piercing straight into his heart, leaving him nowhere to hide.
Seeing this, Gu Junze felt even happier.
He still pretended to be filial, stepped forward, and asked with concern: "Father, you don't look well, but you are not feeling well? How about I ask a doctor to come and see you?"
His voice was gentle, but the mockery in his eyes could not be hidden.
Marquis Anyang waved his hands hurriedly, "No, no, it's probably because of the busy affairs in the palace today, I'm a little tired."
As he spoke, he took a step back inconspicuously, putting some distance between himself and Gu Junze.
He thought to himself, now that Gu Junze's leg disease has healed, he has become a completely different person, and his words are full of sharpness. Could it be that he knows something?
In the past, although Gu Junze was in awe of him, he was also close to him. What's this attitude like now?
It seems like he's already suspicious. This is really getting more and more troublesome...
"In that case, father should go back and rest early. Everything is fine here, you don't have to worry."
Gu Junze had a faint smile on his face and spoke in a respectful tone, but his intention to expel the guest was obvious.
He didn't want to be pretentious with him anymore.
As for Doctor Qian, Gu Junze had already arranged a new identity for him.
Marquis Anyang naturally understood the hidden meaning in his words and was furious, but he couldn't get angry. He could only suppress his anger and nodded, "Then your father will go back first. You take good care of yourself."
After saying that, he turned and left in a hurry, his back looking a little embarrassed.
Looking at the departing back of Marquis Anyang, Gu Junze's smile disappeared instantly, replaced by a cold expression.
He clenched his fists and whispered, "This is just the beginning. I will make you...you pay double for the blood debt you owed me."
The next morning, the morning light was dim and the soft light shone on the glazed tiles of Anyang Marquis Mansion.
Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps broke the silence, and the butler, looking panicked, rushed into Hongmeng Courtyard at a trot.
He stopped in front of Gu Junze's door, breathing slightly heavily, raised his hand to straighten his clothes, and then raised his hand to knock on the door.
He said loudly, "My lord, the Queen Mother heard that your leg disease has healed and is now on the way to the palace. She will be here soon!"
Gu Junze, who was sitting at the table reading a book, put down the book in his hand when he heard this, as if he had expected it.
He stood up, straightened his clothes, and went out with Chu Ruohan to welcome the phoenix carriage.
In front of the Marquis's Mansion, a huge team was seen in the distance.
The empress dowager sat in a sedan chair, dressed in gorgeous clothes, her phoenix coronet and bridal robe sparkling in the morning light.
Beside the sedan chair, the palace maids and eunuchs held ceremonial objects and looked respectful.
The people in Anyang Marquis' Mansion knelt on the ground and said, "We respectfully welcome the Empress Dowager. May the Empress Dowager live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
The voices were uniform and loud.
The Queen Mother slowly stepped out of the sedan chair with a kind smile on her face. "Everyone, please stand up. I'm here to see Junze today. No need to be polite."
As she spoke, she walked quickly towards Gu Junze, took his hand, looked him up and down, her eyes full of relief.
"Junze, I'm so happy that your leg is healed. It was so painful for me to watch you suffer all these years."
Gu Junze looked at the familiar and loving face of the empress dowager, but doubts arose in his heart.
Is her kindness to me genuine, or is it a cover-up for her inner guilt?
Was she also involved in the conspiracy back then, or did she know the truth but choose to protect the criminals?
These thoughts were tangled in his mind like a tangled mess, causing the smile he gave to the Queen Mother to unconsciously carry a hint of distance and caution.
The Queen Mother didn't seem to notice Gu Junze's abnormality. She took his hand and walked into the Marquis' Mansion.
As he walked, he kept muttering: "Thank God, after all the hardship, there is happiness..."
After entering the house, the empress dowager sat down in the main seat and pulled Gu Junze to sit beside her. Her eyes were full of concern as she asked in detail about how his leg illness recovered.
Gu Junze withdrew his hand without leaving a trace.
At this time, Chu Ruohan held the teacup and walked forward to serve tea to the Queen Mother, "Queen Mother, please have some tea."
The Queen Mother took the teacup and looked at Chu Ruohan. "Now, Junze's leg has healed. If she had given birth to a child earlier, I would have had an explanation to Anyang in my grave."
"Madam Zhou, how is Ruohan's recovery?"
The Queen Mother looked at Nanny Zhou, but Nanny Zhou's eyes fell on Gu Junze...
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