Chapter 21: Lifting Mother Gu’s House Arrest
The guy was so scared that his legs went weak, "I really don't know anything!"
Chu Ruohan stared at him with cold eyes, "Then why is the tranquilizing incense you sent to Anyang Marquis Mansion different from the one sold at Ningxiang Pavilion?"
The clerk trembled and stammered, "I'm just a delivery man. Isn't this incense special for your Anyang Marquis Mansion?"
Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze exchanged a glance and continued to ask, "Do you know who ordered it?"
The waiter swallowed hard, his voice tinged with tears. "An elderly woman, her last name seems to be Wang."
He went on to say, "I saw with my own eyes that old woman surnamed Wang and our shopkeeper talking in low voices in the inner room."
"I was going to ask for instructions on the storage of a batch of spices. As soon as I reached the door, the shopkeeper stopped me and told me not to come near."
"Although I didn't hear exactly what they said, ever since then, the shopkeeper has been particularly attentive to the tranquilizing incense sent to the Marquis's residence. He always personally checks the packaging. I'm also very puzzled, but I don't dare to ask too much..."
Chu Ruohan frowned slightly. A woman surnamed Wang?
That must be Nanny Wang who is beside Gu's mother.
Gu Junze narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at the waiter, his voice low but revealing unquestionable majesty.
"It's best not to reveal a single word of what you've seen and heard here today. If even a single word leaks out, don't blame me for being ruthless. You don't want to try the methods of the Anyang Marquis' Mansion."
The waiter plopped down on his knees. "Yes, yes... I slept in the house today and didn't go anywhere. I will keep my mouth shut and won't say anything more."
His eyes were filled with fear and resignation. How could he be so unlucky? He just hoped he could survive tonight.
Gu Junze nodded in satisfaction and turned to Ying Qing, who understood. He took a step forward, grabbed the waiter's arm, and quickly disappeared.
Chu Ruohan raised her eyes and looked at Gu Junze, "Madame Wang is still at the farm outside Beijing. We need to find a way to transfer her back."
Both of them knew who was behind this, but if they wanted to bring this person to justice, they needed sufficient evidence.
Before Chu Ruohan could come up with a way to transfer Nanny Wang back from the farm, Gu's mother lifted the house arrest.
Marquis Anyang gathered everyone together for dinner.
Even Gu Cheng'an was present. The burns on his body had almost healed, the wounds had scabbed over, and he looked no different from an ordinary person after putting on his clothes.
Although Aunt Bao's hands were still bandaged, they clung to Marquis Anyang like vines, and she said coquettishly, "My Lord, I want to eat Eight Treasure Duck..."
"My Lord, I want to eat river shrimp..."
Marquis Anyang was not only not annoyed, but his face was full of doting. He personally picked up food for her and even wiped Bao Yi Niang's mouth. The two of them were very intimate with each other without any scruples, completely ignoring the different expressions of the people in the room.
The anger that had been suppressed in Mother Gu's heart for a long time suddenly bubbled up, and she couldn't help but curse inwardly: "Shameless vixen!"
Aunt Bao pouted and shook Anyang Hou's arm coquettishly, "My Lord, look at her."
Marquis Anyang coughed lightly and cleared his throat. "Alright, I called everyone here today because I have something to announce."
As he spoke, his gaze slowly turned to Aunt Zhao, "After careful consideration, I still feel that it is better to let Madam manage the household affairs."
Aunt Zhao subconsciously looked at Chu Ruohan and saw that she was eating her meal without any objection.
Then he nodded reluctantly.
Mother Gu turned her gaze towards Gu Cheng'an and said, "Cheng'an, you are not young anymore. I have arranged a marriage for you..."
However, before she could finish her words, Gu Cheng'an was like a lit firecracker, his hair exploded instantly, "Mom, I will only marry Ling'er in this life."
Upon hearing this, the Marquis of Anyang was immediately enraged. He slammed the table and shouted, "You worthless wretch! You've been completely bewitched by a woman! I tell you, this marriage is yours to take, whether you want to or not."
"The date has been set. It's the eighth of next month. If you dare to elope again, I will abort the baby in her womb."
Aunt Bao beside him quickly took up his hand and blew on it with a distressed look, "Why is the Marquis so angry? It must hurt when you slam the table!"
Then, her eyes rolled again, "Second Young Master, since ancient times, marriages have been decided by parents and matchmakers. How can you contradict your elders like this? Isn't this unfilial?"
When Mother Gu heard this, she was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. She pointed at Aunt Bao and cursed, "What kind of person is this? A lowly maid climbed into the Marquis's bed and you dare to criticize the master of the mansion?"
Aunt Bao immediately put on a pitiful look and leaned on Marquis Anyang crying.
"I knew I wasn't liked by the Madam. I shouldn't have said anything more. But I really feel sorry for the Marquis."
Marquis Anyang hugged her and tried to comfort her. Seeing this, Mother Gu was even more furious. "Cry, cry, cry, all you do is cry. If you don't know, you'd think someone has died."
Marquis Anyang then glared at Mother Gu and shouted, "Alright, they are all good sons you raised."
Gu Cheng'an knew his father's temper very well, and he didn't dare to say anything at this moment, for fear that he would really harm the child in Du Ruoling's belly in a fit of anger.
No matter how unhappy Mother Gu was at this moment, she had to suppress her anger. She had just been released from house arrest and must not anger the Marquis again.
She suppressed her displeasure, looked at Chu Ruohan, and forced a smile on her face.
But Chu Ruohan has no time to care about our messy affairs. What about the eighth day of next month?
In his previous life, Gu Junze died suddenly on that day...
"Ruohan, Ruohan..." Mother Gu called her twice before she came to her senses.
"You've been married into the mansion for some time now, and it's time for you to learn how to manage the household. I'll leave Cheng'an's marriage to you!"
Chu Ruohan understood everything clearly. This was basically a Hongmen Banquet set up against her.
The previous incident of loan sharking had completely wiped out the Marquis's savings, and even lost most of his assets. Now that Gu Cheng'an was getting married, everything from the gifts and betrothal gifts to the banquet arrangements would require a large amount of money.
The Marquis' Mansion is now an empty shell, and the couple is clearly planning to take her dowry again.
Chu Ruohan stood up and bowed slightly. "Thank you for your trust, mother-in-law. However, Ruohan is still young, and getting married is a big deal. I'm afraid I'm not capable of doing it. Let me take care of it!"
Gu's mother had no intention of leaving all matters to Chu Ruohan. After all, her son was getting married to a noble family, so she naturally had to keep a close eye on it.
So he said, "In that case, then you should follow me and learn well."
At this moment, Gu Junze, who had been sitting silently in his wheelchair, suddenly started coughing. Chu Ruohan saw this and hurried forward, gently stroking his back, her face full of worry and apology.
"It's not that my daughter-in-law doesn't want to help, it's just that my husband has been in poor health recently, and he really has no time to deal with it and is too busy to do anything else!"
It seemed like Gu Junze took a long time to recover, and he said breathlessly, "Father, I'm really not feeling well, so I'll leave first."
Chu Ruohan bowed to everyone and pushed Gu Junze away quickly...
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