Chapter 422: Some people and some things, either don't do them, or if you do them, you must root them out
A ridiculous children's rhyme had begun circulating through the streets and alleys of the capital, with a few children jokingly singing: "The general's wife, loved by her uncle, the baby in her belly will be from the Gu family..."
What was originally just gossip on the street has now turned into a joke known to everyone.
Gu Cheng'an, standing on the street corner, clenched his fists, his knuckles turning pale from excessive force.
If Chu Ruohan heard these words, how would she feel?
He didn't care, as there were already rumors circulating in the army.
But Chu Ruohan was different. As a girl in the boudoir, her reputation was extremely important. Moreover, she had just given birth. If she knew about the rumors outside...
Gu Cheng'an took a deep breath, his eyes darkening. Things had come to this point, and he had to go find Gu Junze and explain everything clearly.
The setting sun cast a golden halo over the General's Mansion.
Gu Cheng'an walked into the mansion with heavy steps and went straight to the study.
"Brother." He stood at the door of the study and saluted Gu Junze who was reviewing military affairs.
Gu Junze looked up at him and motioned him to come in.
Gu Cheng'an stood in front of the desk, his eyes firm. "Brother, my sister-in-law and I stayed in Niutou Village for a month, but there's nothing wrong between us. If you don't believe me, you can check it out."
Gu Junze tapped his fingers lightly on the table and responded calmly: "Yeah, I know."
Seeing his elder brother's calm expression, Gu Cheng'an put half of his worries to rest.
He continued to explain: "It was Du Ruoling who did it..."
He originally wanted to go find Du Ruoling in person. On the one hand, he was afraid of being harassed by her again. On the other hand, Du Ruoling was too paranoid, and he was afraid that going to find her would be counterproductive.
Instead of doing that, it would be better to let Gu Junze take action. Big Brother has always been calm and wise, and his methods are far more sophisticated than his.
Gu Junze just said "hmm" softly without any extra expression.
This made Gu Cheng'an's heart, which was already half lifted, hang in the air again.
"Brother, if you don't believe it..."
Gu Junze raised his hand to interrupt him: "Some people and some things, either don't do them, or if you do them, you have to cut the grass and root it out, lest it come back to life. The cat is behind, ready to bite you at any time."
Gu Cheng'an was stunned, unable to grasp the deeper meaning of his brother's words. But at least he understood that Gu Junze would handle this matter.
Gu Junze put down the brush in his hand and ordered him to leave in a calm tone: "Go back, don't go to the general's mansion for no reason."
Although this sentence is plain, it is full of warning.
Gu Chengan bit his lip and took out an exquisite gold lock from his arms: "I bought this for my niece."
Gu Junze took it and said lightly: "Thank you."
The air was stagnant for a moment, and Gu Cheng'an knew it was time for him to leave.
He bowed to Gu Junze and turned to leave.
Walking out of the general's mansion, Gu Cheng'an looked back at the lights on in the mansion.
He knew that all he could do was stay away from Chu Ruohan and watch her happiness from afar.
In the study, Gu Junze was playing with the golden lock, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
Although he did not believe the rumors outside, he was not without grudges.
Which man could remain completely indifferent when such rumors spread about his wife and his brother?
What's more, how could he not understand Gu Cheng'an's thoughts?
Gu Junze's eyes were frighteningly cold: "As long as I, Gu Junze, am here, no matter who it is, no one will dare to covet the people who belong to me."
After a moment, Chu Ruohan's face and the baby daughter in her arms appeared in his mind.
He would never allow anyone to destroy this home.
Gu Junze walked straight to Chu Ruohan's bedroom, holding the gold lock that Gu Chengan had just given him.
As soon as I opened the door, I heard a relaxed and cheerful conversation coming from inside the room.
Mother Chu sat beside the bed, holding the newborn baby in her arms, her eyes full of love.
Seeing Gu Junze come in, she raised her head with a smile.
"Look at how strong this little girl is. I told you she'll be pretty when she grows up." Mother Chu gently rocked the baby in her arms, her face full of pride.
Chu Ruohan leaned against the head of the bed. Although her face was still a little pale, she looked much better.
She nodded and said, "This child changes every day. It's mainly because the wet nurse feeds him well." Chu Ruohan looked at the wet nurse standing beside her with a gentle tone.
The nurse standing by quickly waved her hands, her face full of respect: "Madam, you are too polite. These are what a servant should do."
Gu Junze walked to the bed, looked at his daughter's pink little face, then looked at Chu Ruohan, his eyes filled with unconcealable doting.
"Let me hug you." Gu Junze stretched out his hand to Chu's mother.
Mother Chu was a little surprised, but she still handed the child to him carefully: "Be careful, don't scare her."
Taking his daughter, Gu Junze gently held her in his arms. His movements were very skillful. He had held her a lot in these days.
A complex emotion flashed in his eyes as he looked at the child in his arms, then at Chu Ruohan on the bed.
Chu Ruohan was a little confused by his gaze and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Gu Junze shook his head, indicating that he was fine. He then took out the gold lock from his arms and handed it to Chu Ruohan: "This is from Cheng'an for the child."
Chu Ruohan took the gold lock, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
She looked down at the exquisite gold lock, which was engraved with delicate patterns and the words "peace and joy".
"Very beautiful. When I see him later, I will thank him on behalf of my child." Chu Ruohan said softly.
Gu Junze curled his lips slightly, "Okay!"
Mother Chu said, "When the baby is one month old, I, as a grandmother, will also make a golden lock. It must be bigger than this one, so that our little baby can have some happiness."
Chu's mother naturally knew the rumors outside, but they both tacitly did not tell Chu Ruohan.
She is still in confinement after giving birth, why would she listen to such terrible things?
Gu Junze nodded. He glanced at Chu Ruohan and said slowly, "I've already asked people to prepare for the full moon banquet."
Hearing this, Chu Ruohan frowned slightly. She put down the golden locket in her hand, with a look of hesitation on her face.
"Can the full moon banquet be... simpler?"
"What's wrong?" Gu Junze keenly noticed his wife's abnormality, "Don't you want to do it?"
Chu Ruohan bit her lip and whispered, "The day of delivery was too thrilling. I really had a close call. The mastermind behind this hasn't been found yet. I'm afraid..."
She didn't continue, but Gu Junze already understood her concerns.
Mother Chu patted her daughter's hand, a trace of heartache flashing in her eyes: "I know you are worried, but the baby's full moon is a big deal. You can't just not do it because you are afraid of trouble. Wouldn't that let those who want to harm you get what they want?"
Gu Junze nodded in agreement: "There are only thieves who can steal for a thousand days, but there is no such thing as guarding against thieves for a thousand days. Some people should give her a chance..."
This was said in an obscure way, but Chu Ruohan was so smart that she immediately understood what Gu Junze meant.
He wanted to use the full moon banquet as bait to lure the snake out of its hole.
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