Chapter 257: Rejection

When he realized this, he could no longer sit still and turned around to speak to Prince Fu and Shang Silang.

"Today is the day when the Guo family proposes marriage. I had originally agreed to go there, but I have been delayed until now. I will not tell your mother and will go there first."

After saying that, he left without looking back.

This time, Prince Fu and Shang Silang did not stop anyone, because they knew that it would be useless even if they tried to stop them, and the matters at the General's Mansion had probably been settled long ago, so there would be no point in going there.

So, he went on his way, and the Spring Banquet in the Princess's Mansion did not stop because of the lack of a Duke.

On the other hand, when Wei Taiwei and Wei Mingxian heard that Shang Yukuan was rushing to support Xue Niang, there was not much emotion on their faces. In their hearts, this son-in-law (brother-in-law) was not a very important person.

So I just let him go.

The driver was ordered to ride at full speed, which frightened many passers-by.

When we arrived at the general's mansion, the door was already closed.

"Go, knock on the door, and say I'm here."

"yes."

The coachman quickly dismounted and ran towards the gate of the general's mansion, muttering to himself.

"General, open the door! The Duke is coming!"

Unfortunately, he howled for most of the day but there was no movement inside. Instead, the people around gathered around in groups of three or two.

Those who were brave enough and not afraid of trouble shouted.

"The Guo family has been gone for several hours, and the Duke's Mansion has just sent someone? Isn't it too late?"

"That's right, the last time Prime Minister Guo came to ask for betrothal gifts in person, no one from the Duke's Mansion was there. Now no one is here to propose marriage. Damn, it's true that my mother is dead, and my father doesn't even take it seriously!"

These words, every one of them, were like sharp swords piercing the Duke's heart.

He wanted to lift the curtain and go out to argue, but he didn't dare to face everyone's eyes, so he hid in the carriage, stamping his feet anxiously.

"Why don't you open the door?"

He naturally knew that he was guilty first, but he had been tolerant for so many years, so he didn't want to really fall out this time, so he is still dreaming.

Unfortunately, some mistakes are so unforgivable that you can never forgive them again.

Shang Ji may have had a bit of father-son affection for the Duke in the past, but now it has all disappeared like clouds in the sky.

The coachman knocked for a quarter of an hour but no one came to open the door, so he returned to the carriage dejectedly and said to Shang Yukuan.

"Master, what should we do? The general's mansion is closed."

"What should I do? I also want to know what to do?"

Shang Yukuan had no idea what to do in the first place, and now the situation was even more chaotic. Seeing more and more people gathering outside, he didn't dare to stay any longer for fear of causing a riot.

So he could only sigh a few times and then said to the coachman.

"Let's go back to the Duke's Mansion first."

"Yes, sir."

After the carriage of the Duke's Mansion left, Butler He behind the door walked towards Xu Laiyuan with a stern face. He wanted to deliver this news to the general.

When Xu came to the courtyard, Madam Gu had tried to persuade him for a long time, but she had already given in.

"So, no matter how hard I try to persuade you, you won't listen? Do you really want to change your last name?"

"Grandmother, please forgive me, this matter must be accomplished."

Madam Gu could only sigh deeply, and then fell into endless silence.

Deep down in her heart, she was extremely happy about her grandson's reaction, because now there would be someone to support the Gu family. Even if she died now, she would be smiling in her grave.

But from a realistic perspective, she knew that the obstacles would be considerable. Even if she allowed him to change his surname to Gu and become a member of the Gu family, she was afraid that the dangers and turmoil would not cease.

Now that she is still alive, she still has some intimidation on those people.

If she were gone, leaving him and Du Jingyi to support the Gu family, she would also feel sad.

After decades of hardships, she understood that the Gu family was both a glory and a shackle, so she couldn't bear to let her grandson and grandson's wife be trapped in it like she and her husband were back then.

However, Shang Ji's character was so strong that even though Old Madam Gu had laid out all the obstacles in front of him, she could not change it. In the end, Old Madam Gu could only sigh.

His expression softened a lot and he said.

"I used to say that your grandfather was a stubborn asshole, but now it seems that he has someone to take over his legacy. You are the same as him. You just can't make sense of things you have decided on."

"So, grandma agreed?"

"I don't agree, do you agree?"

"disagree."

"That's right, but you should wait until your wife gives birth before telling anyone about this. Otherwise, I'm afraid that the endless worries and trivial matters will affect her pregnancy."

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"Grandson knows that this matter is not urgent, but I have already told Prime Minister Guo and my aunt. With their support, it will be smoother for grandson to handle this matter."

Shang Ji smiled, now a little more cunning.

And Old Madam Gu also smiled at him, her expression full of kindness.

Outside, Butler He's voice was heard, and he was heard shouting.

"General, the Duke knocked on the door for a quarter of an hour but was not allowed in. He just left."

"Okay, got it."

With just four light words, they ended the rare relationship between father and son. Shang Ji never dragged his feet on this point.

He was not someone he cared about, so he only needed to know about the Duke's every move and no longer cared about it.

"When are you going to confront your father?"

"My grandson doesn't plan to."

"You want to go straight?"

"The Duke's Mansion is full of snakes and rats. If they knew about it in advance, it would definitely cause a lot of trouble. So I might as well pick a suitable time and bring it up in front of the world. I don't want to waste any more time talking to them."

Seeing this, Madam Gu nodded, and she also agreed to cut the Gordian knot.

After all, she knew clearly what kind of person this son-in-law was.

"Okay, then you decide. When necessary, grandma will support you!"

"yes."

At this point, the major event of changing the surname has taken root in the minds of everyone in the General's Mansion. Everyone knows that when this matter is revealed, it will cause a sensation in the world, but everyone is also looking forward to the arrival of this day.

It seems as if I can put an end to the past, and I am full of longing.

After returning to Xitang Courtyard, Shang Ji finally relaxed. He looked at Du Jingyi and nodded with a smile.

"My grandmother said I was a stubborn person. It's really hard to persuade her. I'm so tired of talking to her."

After saying this, Du Jingyi poured him a cup of hot tea and comforted him with a faint smile.

"But at least I was convinced, so the general should be happy."

"I am happy. Of course I am happy. But grandma wants to make a long-term plan after you give birth to the baby."

(End of this chapter)