Chapter 185: Child, your weakness should be used where it is needed
Chu Ruohan knew the whole story and sighed softly as she looked at Lu Ge'er kneeling in front of her.
He instructed Yuling beside him, "Yuling, go to Third Uncle's house and explain clearly the situation of Lu Ge'er and Lan Jie'er here, so as to prevent them from worrying."
Lu Ge'er's eyes were red, and his voice was choked with sobs: "Aunt, no, no one will care about us."
Allen Chu looked at his pitiful appearance and her heart softened: "Brother Lu, get up first, don't kneel anymore."
However, Lu Ge'er shook his head stubbornly, then fell heavily to the ground with two "bangs", and his forehead turned red instantly.
"Aunt, I'm a boy and can handle anything, but Lan Jie'er is only four years old. Aunt, can you adopt Lan Jie'er as well, just like you did with Xuan Ge'er? Please, give her a stable life."
His eyes were full of pleading. He no longer hoped to be Chu Ruohan's son like Xuan Ge'er.
He only hoped that his sister could be protected and cared for by someone and grow up well.
Chu Ruohan looked embarrassed and felt helpless for a moment.
She remembered that she had adopted Xuan Ge'er because she mistakenly thought that Gu Junze was infertile, so she thought of adopting one.
Now that she knew Gu Junze was in good health, and she drank the pregnancy-maintaining medicine given by Nanny Zhou every day, it was only a matter of time before she became pregnant.
Besides, Gu Jiacheng’s ugly face this morning is still vivid in my mind.
She had no intention of adopting another one, especially Gu Jiacheng's legitimate daughter.
Gu Jiacheng wouldn't agree...
"Brother Lu, get up first," Chu Ruohan reached out and helped him up. "I understand your love for your sister, and I'm touched. But..."
Chu Ruohan didn't know how to explain it to him.
Lu Ge'er raised his head and said, "Aunt, I know this request is a bit excessive. I'm sorry if it makes things difficult for you."
Chu Ruohan recalled the first time she met him. At that time, Lu Ge'er was still a timid child, and he wanted to please her according to Wang's orders.
Now, looking at this sensible and heart-breaking child in front of her, Chu Ruohan felt mixed emotions.
He is only eight years old.
Although Wang was vicious, she raised a good son.
Gu Junze walked to Chu Ruohan, patted her shoulder gently, and told her not to worry.
He pulled Lu Ge'er to sit aside, his expression gentle yet firm.
"Child, I know you care about your sister and want to protect her. But you have to understand that instead of begging for protection from others, it is better to stand up on your own."
"Only when you are strong will others not dare to bully you easily. Even those around you will have to think twice before doing anything."
Chu Ruohan knew that Gu Junze saw his former self in Lu Ge'er and felt pity for him.
Lu Ge'er listened and nodded thoughtfully, but his eyes were still confused: "Uncle, I'm just a child, how can I become powerful?"
"Have you seen Ying Qing? If you were as skilled in martial arts as him, would you still be afraid of those people?"
Looking at Lu Ge'er's eyes, which changed from confusion to determination, Gu Junze curled up the corners of his lips into a smile.
"Those servants only bully you because you are young and have no one to protect you. You must understand that you are the master of this mansion and a descendant of the Gu family. You are born with your own pride and confidence."
Gu Junze leaned forward slightly, his eyes fixed on Lu Ge'er's, as if he wanted to imprint these beliefs deeply in his heart.
"The art of controlling subordinates requires both kindness and authority..."
At this moment, Gu Junze was like a huge mountain in Lu Ge'er's heart.
No one had ever told him this.
"Uncle, Lu Ge'er will remember this."
Chu Ruohan stroked his hair and said, "Brother Lu, as for Aunt Chun, you should know that the more you show weakness, the more unscrupulous she will become. If things really get out of hand, your grandfather won't just ignore it."
"Mrs. Chun's behavior is nothing more than relying on her temporary favor to forget her duty."
As she spoke, Chu Ruohan's tone became a little sharper, "Your weakness should be used where it is needed and maximized."
"The greatest role", these words kept popping up in Lu Ge'er's mind.
He really envied Xuan Ge'er for being able to choose his parents again...
At this time, Doctor Qian and Ying Qing walked in. "Sister Lan's condition has stabilized and her fever has subsided. As long as she takes her medicine on time and takes good care of herself, she should be able to recover soon."
Lu Ge'er showed a long-lost smile on his face and bowed deeply to Doctor Qian, "That's great, thank you Doctor Qian!"
Just as he stood up, he seemed to suddenly remember something. He turned around abruptly and knelt straight in front of Ying Qing. With a "thump", his knees hit the ground with a dull sound.
Yingqing was startled by this sudden action. Why was he kneeling again?
He subconsciously took a step back, "Young Master, what are you doing?"
"Master... my uncle said that if I become strong, I can protect my sister and no one will be able to bully us anymore. You are a great martial artist, please accept me as your disciple!"
Ying Qing was a little at a loss for a moment. When did the prince accept a disciple for him?
He looked towards Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan for help.
Gu Junze nodded slightly, "Yingqing, take it."
The prince has spoken, how could he not accept it? Ying Qing reluctantly agreed.
"Thank you, Master! I will definitely study hard!"
Chu Ruohan ordered: "Haitang, go to the kitchen and make something to eat for the two children."
"Pick some light and nourishing ingredients. Sister Lan's fever has just subsided, and her spleen and stomach are still weak. Make some yam and lean meat porridge, and steam a basket of soft egg custard. Remember to use less salt."
Ever since Gu Yun left, Haitang became Chu Ruohan's personal maid.
"Yes, young madam." Haitang took the order and left.
On the other side, Master Gu San came back from his shift and learned that Gu Jiacheng had gone to Anyang Marquis' Mansion to cause trouble.
His face was so gloomy that water seemed to drip out of it, and he strode towards the ancestral hall.
Before entering the ancestral hall, I heard Gu Jiacheng yelling inside: "Why don't you let me ask for Miss Yang's hand in marriage..."
Master Gu San was furious and kicked open the door of the ancestral hall. "How dare you shout like that!"
When Gu Jiacheng saw his father come in, the anger in his heart came out.
"Dad, how could you collude with outsiders to plot against me? The adoption document actually severed my son's relationship with Xuan Ge'er."
Master Gu San was so angry that he was shaking all over. "You rebellious son, you still have the nerve to turn the tables!"
"Since ancient times, once a child is adopted, he or she is someone else's child. You have impure thoughts and still want to use Brother Xuan to scheme against others."
"Are you still my father? You always block my way..."
Gu Chen couldn't stand it any longer, "I'll punish you according to the family rules!"
Several servants immediately came in carrying torture instruments.
Gu Jiacheng was afraid at this moment, "Dad, I was wrong, I was wrong..."
He was beaten to pieces and screamed in pain.
Master Gu San sighed, "I've inquired about Yang Zhaozhao. Although she's an unfavored concubine, she's of equal status to you. If you want to marry her, I'll propose on your behalf."
What?
Gu Jiacheng couldn't believe it and widened his eyes. She was actually a concubine's daughter?
That bitch cheated on him...
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