Chapter 709: A visit that was supposed to ease the relationship ended in a bad mood
The birthday party will eventually end.
Chu Ruohan had just stood up and was about to say goodbye to the old lady of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion when a slightly anxious voice came from behind her.
"Madam Zhenguogong, please stay."
Yang quickly caught up, a slightly embarrassed smile on her face. She had barely spoken during the banquet today, and her intentions were obvious as she came up alone.
Chu Ruohan stopped and looked back at her gently: "Sister-in-law, is there anything else?"
Yang looked around and saw that the ladies she knew had gone far away. She breathed a sigh of relief and spoke in a low voice.
"It's about Lu'er's marriage. You saw how enthusiastic the ladies were today. My father-in-law wants you to... help him with his opinion."
This is said very humbly.
Yang knew clearly that no one, whether her aunt or her aunt-in-law, could influence Gu Lu's decision.
But Gu Lu has been close to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion since he was a child, and last time, because of Gu Lanxin's matter, he had a very unpleasant quarrel with the third house.
As an aunt, she really didn't want to interfere in her nephew's marriage anymore, but she couldn't stand her father-in-law, Gu Lu's grandfather, nagging in her ears every day.
Upon hearing this, Chu Ruohan just smiled, a smile that was decent yet a little distant.
"When it comes to the children's affairs, he has to give his approval. Lu Ge'er is a man of his own ideas. I'm not too worried about him."
She changed the subject, her eyes showing genuine concern. "It's mainly because of Sister Lan. She's considered a grown-up woman in the capital now. Ever since her fiancé passed away, she hasn't found a husband. I'm worried about her."
Speaking of Gu Lanxin, Yang sighed: "That's right, that child is indeed pitiful."
But she hadn't forgotten the important matter her father-in-law had instructed her to do today. She changed the subject and came back to the topic: "What the Duke's wife said is true. It's just that... Brother Lu has been back in Beijing for some time now, and he hasn't been back to the old house to visit his grandfather."
"Now he is a third-rank official and has won the favor of the emperor. If someone with ulterior motives were to use this incident to make a fuss, accusing him of being disrespectful to his elders and unfilial to his grandfather, it would definitely damage his official reputation."
Chu Ruohan understood and knew that she was being asked to act as a lobbyist.
She kept smiling and nodded, "Third Madam is right. I was negligent. I will definitely tell Lu Ge'er about this when I get back."
After hearing this definite statement, Yang finally felt relieved. After thanking him repeatedly, she watched Chu Ruohan's carriage go away.
Early the next morning, a low-key green-covered carriage stopped in front of the door of the third branch of the Gu family.
Gu Lu and Gu Lanxin got out of the car one after another, both wearing plain clothes, without any ostentation.
After the announcement, the brother and sister were led into the main hall.
Master Gu San sat upright in the main seat, holding a teacup in his hand, without even raising his eyelids. He waited until the servants skimmed off the tea foam before he slowly took a sip.
"Hey, isn't this our Gu family's great contributor, the newly appointed Dali Temple Minister?" He put down his teacup with a soft thud, his tone full of sarcasm, "How come you have the time to visit my humble family?"
Gu Lu looked calm. He took a step forward and saluted side by side with Gu Lanxin.
"Grandson Gu Lu, granddaughter Gu Lanxin, greet grandfather."
The two seemed not to hear the sarcasm in the words.
The anger in Master Gu San's heart was originally caused by being ignored for a long time and the "disinformation" of his grandchildren. Seeing that Gu Lu acted so appropriately, it seemed that he, as a grandfather, was being unreasonable.
He groaned heavily, and his anger subsided a lot.
After all, he is the most promising grandson in their family, so they cannot be too embarrassed by him.
"Since you still recognize me as your grandfather, please sit down."
Yang quickly asked the servants to serve tea, and gave a helpless smile to Gu Lu and his sister.
Master Gu San cleared his throat and got straight to the point: "Your aunt went to a banquet yesterday, and I'm sure your aunt has also told you what the ladies in the capital are thinking. You're not young anymore, and your official position is secure now. It's time to get married."
When Yang heard this, her scalp tingled. She could only bite the bullet and repeat what Chu Ruohan had said yesterday: "Father-in-law, the Duke's wife said that this matter depends on Lu Ge'er's own opinion."
"What could he possibly mean?" Master Gu San glared at Yang and scolded her, "Women, all you do all day is say these useless things!"
"How can his marriage be decided according to his own temperament? You, as his aunt, don't care at all!"
Yang was so aggrieved by the scolding that her eyes turned red.
As an aunt, she had a grandfather in front of her and the even closer Duke's Mansion beside her. How could it be her turn to take care of her nephew's marriage?
"Grandpa, aunt is doing this for our own good." Seeing this, Gu Lanxin quickly spoke up to help.
Gu Lu also took the opportunity to say, "I want to decide my grandson's marriage myself. I'm looking for a girl who is in love with me and has a similar mind."
"Telepathy?" Master Gu San looked as if he had heard a huge joke. "Can telepathy be used to make a living? Can it make you stand firmer in the court?"
He tapped the table with his finger. "The most important thing for your legal wife is that she comes from a family of equal standing, someone who can be helpful to your career! I'll find one for you, so don't worry about it!"
After talking about Gu Lu, his gaze turned to Gu Lanxin who was silent beside him, and there was a bit more picky and calculating in his eyes.
"And you, you're not young anymore, and you have a reputation in Jinguan City as a woman who brings bad luck to your husband. It's definitely not going to work for you. It's impossible for you to be with those wealthy families in the capital."
"But I've already found a family for you," Master Gu San said slowly. "The second son of Wang Shidu, the Imperial Academy tutor, although he's a concubine's son, is also a scholar."
"When you marry into the Gu family, they won't dare to neglect you. I'll arrange for you to meet in a few days."
As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Lu and Gu Lanxin's faces instantly darkened.
Everyone in the capital knows that Wang Shidu is the prince's man.
My grandfather mentioned this marriage at this moment, clearly wanting to use Gu Lanxin's life to show his favor to the prince, or in exchange for some other benefits.
"Grandfather." Gu Lu's voice turned cold, no longer respectful. "Lan Xin is my sister, not an object to be exchanged for my future."
"Grandfather, don't worry about her marriage. As her elder brother, I will find a good match for her."
"You!" Master Gu San didn't expect that he would dare to contradict him in person. He was so angry that he slammed the table and stood up.
"You're rebelling! You're rebelling! Who am I doing this for? It's for you and your siblings! It's for the third branch of our Gu family!"
Gu Lu stood up and bowed deeply to him.
"Grandfather, I appreciate your kindness. But Lan Xin's marriage is absolutely impossible."
After he finished speaking, he no longer looked at Master Gu San's sullen face, took Gu Lanxin's hand, turned around and left.
"What a devil! What a devil!"
Behind them came the angry curses of Master Gu San, but neither the brother nor the sister turned back.
A visit that was supposed to ease the relationship ended up ending in a bad mood.
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