Chapter 350 It’s obvious that he still recognizes the Gu family as his relative!
Gu Junze stepped into the mansion and wiped his hands with the handkerchief handed to him by the maid.
"The new emperor has ascended the throne, and the State of Zheng will also be sending envoys."
Chu Ruohan was sitting on the couch, making clothes for the baby in her belly.
Upon hearing this, the stitches on the half-embroidered Qilin in her hand paused, and she suddenly raised her head.
A light suddenly lit up in her eyes, filled with incredible anticipation.
"Could it be Brother Yun?"
She really hadn't seen that child for a long, long time.
Gu Junze walked up to her, looked at the hope in her eyes, and frowned.
“I don’t know who it is yet.”
He paused, his voice slowing down in a soothing tone.
"But Yun'er is still young, and the two countries have just reached a truce. The relationship is delicate. The Emperor of Zheng... probably won't let him come right now."
He didn't say everything, but the meaning was clear.
The light in Chu Ruohan's eyes was like a candle flame blown by the wind, swaying gently, and then slowly dimming.
A trace of loss quietly crept up her brow.
"Mother...Brother, brother..."
The soft and sweet child's voice broke the silence in the room. It was Xuan Ge'er who woke up, rubbing his eyes and calling incoherently.
Chu Ruohan subconsciously wanted to bend down to pick up the child.
"You're heavy, I'll do it."
Gu Junze held her shoulders and took the initiative to pick up the chubby little girl.
Xuan Ge'er snuggled in his father's broad arms, his little hands clutching the collar of Gu Junze's shirt, still murmuring.
Gu Junze patted the child's back gently, his voice low and gentle.
"Brother Xuan misses his brother, and Daddy misses him too..."
The next day, the court meeting was over.
At the palace gate, officials left in twos and threes.
Master Gu Yan of the Third Gu clan habitually lowered his head and hunched his shoulders, trying to quickly slip past Gu Junze.
Ever since the incident at Anyang Marquis' Mansion, he had strictly ordered Lu Ge'er to stay at home and study, for fear of being implicated.
His only thought at the time was to stay away from Gu Junze and the others to avoid getting into trouble.
Who would have thought that the situation would change, the new emperor ascended the throne, and Gu Junze became a new upstart in the court and very popular.
When they met again, the atmosphere was inevitably awkward.
Especially after knowing that Gu Junze's biological father was Duan Qingye, Gu Yan's mood became even more complicated.
Well, after all, isn’t Gu Junze’s name still on the Gu family’s genealogy?
Just as Gu Yan was about to pass by, a calm voice sounded.
"Third Uncle."
Master Gu San's body suddenly stiffened and he stopped in his tracks.
He turned around slowly and forced an unnatural smile on his face.
Gu Junze had already walked up to him, with an upright posture and a calm demeanor, without any sign of unusual emotion.
"Uncle San, I haven't seen Brother Lu for a long time."
"Han'er is also talking about this child. Let him come to the General's Mansion tomorrow to continue practicing martial arts. I will teach him personally."
Master Gu San was stunned, and then his eyes suddenly lit up.
Gu Junze also calls him Third Uncle!
It's obvious that he still recognizes the Gu family as a relative!
Moreover, let Lu Ge'er go to the general's mansion and teach him personally?
This is simply a great thing!
The embarrassment and uneasiness in Gu Yan's heart suddenly disappeared, replaced by an ecstasy that was difficult to conceal.
"Okay, okay! Great!"
He nodded quickly, "I'll send that kid over tomorrow, early tomorrow morning!"
Gu Junze is now a man of both civil and military talents, and is favored by the emperor. If Lu Ge'er can receive his careful teaching, his future prospects will be limitless!
Gu Yan seemed to have seen his grandson's bright future, and the wrinkles on his face were all smiling.
The next morning, Lu Ge'er held Lan Jie'er's hand and stood in front of the general's mansion.
The housekeeper led the brother and sister through the corridor to the backyard. Chu Ruohan was sitting in the pavilion, and Xuan Ge'er was playing beside her.
"Hello, aunt." Lu Ge'er pulled Lan Jie'er to pay his respects.
Chu Ruohan put down the embroidery in her hands, smiled and waved: "Come and sit down."
When Xuan Ge'er saw Lu Ge'er, he ran over happily: "Brother Lu!"
Lu Ge'er squatted down, touched Xuan Ge'er's head, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
Although Xuan Ge'er is also the child of that man, he was able to grow up carefree under the care of his aunt.
"Brother Lu, how have you been lately?" Chu Ruohan asked with concern.
Lu Ge'er withdrew his thoughts and replied respectfully: "Aunt, everything is fine."
Chu Ruohan noticed the loneliness in Lu Ge'er's eyes and felt something in her heart.
She beckoned Lan Jie'er over and handed her a piece of cake from the table: "Try this, it's made by my aunt."
Lan Jieer timidly took it, took a small bite, and her eyes suddenly lit up: "Delicious!"
Chu Ruohan smiled gently: "Eat more if you like it."
Seeing his sister's happy face, Lu Ge'er felt both relieved and bitter.
He must become stronger to protect his sister and survive in that mansion.
"Lu Ge'er," Chu Ruohan suddenly said, "Don't take your father's affairs too seriously. You're a good child, and your aunt has always known it."
Lu Ge'er looked up suddenly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He didn't expect his aunt to bring this up so suddenly.
"Aunt..."
Before he finished speaking, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the yard.
A moment later, Song Ruyan appeared in front of the pavilion. She was wearing a green short shirt and looked heroic.
"I heard Sister Lan is here? Where is she?"
Song Ruyan looked around anxiously, and her eyes soon locked on the small figure in the pavilion.
When Lan Jie'er saw Song Ruyan, a bright smile suddenly broke out on her originally timid face.
"Master!" Sister Lan cheered, dropped the cake in her hand, and ran over like a little swallow.
Song Ruyan laughed and opened her arms, caught the little girl steadily, picked her up and spun her around, making Lan Jieer giggle.
"I miss you so much!" Song Ruyan pinched Lan Jie'er's little face. "Look, you've grown a lot taller. Have you been practicing martial arts secretly?"
Lan Jie'er nodded proudly: "Master taught me! I practice every day!"
"What a good child." Song Ruyan smiled with satisfaction, turned around and bowed to Chu Ruohan, "Young Madam."
Chu Ruohan smiled and nodded: "Ruyan came at the right time, Sister Lan was just thinking about you."
Song Ruyan put Lan Jie'er down and held her hand: "Madam, how about I take Lan Jie'er to the martial arts training ground to play for a while?"
"Go ahead."
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