Gu Lianghan took a soft cushion, dressed in casual and loose clothes, and sat down on the ground, the father and son sitting side by side.
Gu Lianghan sighed, "It's been so long since we sat down and chatted like this."
Gu Yujing was cold by nature, and spoke even less to her usually stern father: "You're so busy, how could I bother you?"
"Yeah, I'm busy. You're always chasing after that girl Anning, you must be busy too," Gu Lianghan teased, a rare occurrence for him.
Gu Yujing was somewhat surprised, then smiled slightly: "So you're busy."
Gu Lianghan scoffed: "How come I gave birth to such a love-obsessed son like you?"
Gu Yujing also joked, "Mother should know the answer."
Back then, Madam Gu was famous throughout the capital. Gu Lianghan won over his wife with his clumsy but sincere and incredibly romantic mind.
The atmosphere between the father and son immediately became more relaxed.
“Yujing, I have been extremely strict with you over the years, but you have done everything very well, and I am very pleased with you,” Gu Lianghan said sincerely.
Gu Yujing said calmly, "This is the path I chose, and I will do my best."
“The burden of the Central Plains is heavy, and whether you can take it on depends on your own abilities,” Gu Lianghan paused for a moment and then said, “However, I believe you can do it.”
The Central Plains does not have a hereditary system, but due to the concentration of resources since the natural disaster, those in power are mostly from aristocratic families. Gu Yujing is the heir apparent to many, but there are other competitors.
Gu Yujing said, "I will not let my father down."
Gu Lianghan looked at him kindly, smiled and shook his head: "Even if you are not selected, I will not be disappointed."
You've done very well. Your mother and I are so proud of you. We're so grateful to have a son like you, Yujing. So whether you end up in that position or not, we know you're doing great, and that's enough for us. There's no disappointment in that.
“Father…” A look of emotion flashed in Gu Yujing’s eyes.
Gu Lianghan put his hand on his shoulder: "Entering the secret realm tomorrow is fraught with danger. Although you bear the heavy responsibility of the family, as a father, remember my words: you must... come back alive!"
Gu Yujing stood up, took two steps back, and knelt down on both knees: "Son understands."
Gu Lianghan pulled him up: "Alright, it's chilly here, go back and rest."
The father and son left the ancestral hall together.
...
The main hall of the Qin family building.
"Great-grandfather." Qin Xian knelt on the ground, with Qin Shaoji in front of him and Qin Ling and several other clan elders beside him.
Qin Shaoji's face was ashen, and he coldly snorted, "Why are you kneeling before me? I'm not dead yet!"
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