Chapter 212 The biological mother disagrees
Especially Uncle Gu, Gu Shuyan had never given him a kind look before, and this was the first time she had ever treated him like this.
"What's wrong, Yan'er?"
The old lady thought that since Gu Shuyan had deliberately chosen such a grand occasion, what she was talking about must not be some trivial matter.
Gu Shuyan said, "My second uncle has been living outside all these years. My two younger sisters, Yuxin and Yuhe, are now ten years old and have never had a tutor. My younger brother, Jiezong, is seven years old and has not yet started his studies. He hasn't even moved to the outer courtyard yet. So Shuyan is thinking that it would be better if Grandmother could help us find a tutor to come back to the mansion to teach my two younger sisters, and also find a teacher so that my younger brother can move to the outer courtyard to start his studies."
After Gu Shuyan finished speaking, everyone present immediately had different thoughts.
Gu Jin and Madam Ji couldn't understand why Gu Shuyan cared about such things; after all, how other people's children were raised was their parents' concern. Gu Yingjie, however, thought, "My sister is indeed kind, beautiful, and generous."
As for Gu Renjie, his gaze towards Gu Shuyan was somewhat ambiguous, and he was the only one present who truly understood Gu Shuyan's thoughts.
The old lady glanced at her extra granddaughter and nodded with satisfaction; as for Master Gu, the person involved, he felt embarrassed upon hearing his niece's words, as these were things that he, as the father, should have been the one to consider.
However, he was quite satisfied that Gu Shuyan was able to consider his children's needs, and as a result, his prejudice against Gu Shuyan disappeared.
"It would be better to let your father handle this matter. It shouldn't be difficult to find a good tutor. However, finding a teacher might take some effort. Perhaps we could have Jiezong move to the front yard first and take it one step at a time."
The old lady's words made Aunt Qiao's heart skip a beat. How could she allow her son to move to the outer courtyard? He was her precious darling; what would she do if he moved there?
"No, Jezong can't move to the outer courtyard."
Aunt Qiao immediately voiced her objection.
Everyone present looked at her after hearing this, even Master Gu looked puzzled.
These are all perfectly normal things, so why is Qiaoniang so agitated?
"Qiao Niang, don't be silly. Which of the children in this family didn't go through this? I moved to the outer courtyard when I was six years old. Jie Zong is already seven. Compared to the other children, he's already starting at a slower pace."
Master Gu spoke gently, attempting to persuade Aunt Qiao in this way.
But Auntie wouldn't listen to any of that and immediately objected, "I don't agree anyway. Jiezong is my son, and he has to stay by my side no matter what. So what if I teach him to read? I can do that too."
"Qiao Niang, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Master Gu was somewhat incredulous. Back then, he had brought the children back because Qiao Niang had said she hoped the children could grow up in a good environment and didn't want them to continue their tumultuous journey with him and his wife. But who would have thought that it would be Qiao Niang herself who was now standing in the way?
"Anyway, I don't agree." No matter what Master Gu thinks, Aunt Qiao will not agree as long as he is her son.
Without waiting for anyone to notice, Aunt Qiao got up and left Yunxiang Courtyard without any manners.
Just as the old lady was about to say something, Gu Shuyan frantically winked at her, and in the end, the old lady didn't say anything.
"Second brother, go back and discuss it with Aunt Qiao again. After all, the child is raised by her. It's just that children from large families don't live in the outer courtyard. It's not good for word to get out."
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