Chapter 836 The Truth - Discussion
Lord Geng looked up at the sky speechlessly, then at his son, "And you, are you just planning to drift along like this?"
"My son plans to try his luck next year."
Originally, Young Master Geng didn't want to say this, but seeing that his father was about to get angry, he could only try to say things that his father would like to hear.
Sure enough, when he heard that he wanted to take the exam, Lord Geng's expression softened considerably, but he still couldn't escape his father's clutches.
"Although your grades are okay, you should go out more often and make some friends when you have free time."
"Don't you yourself like going out too?"
No sooner had Lord Geng finished speaking than Young Master Geng retorted.
"You, you're not allowed to interrupt when adults are speaking."
Lord Geng certainly didn't like going out to make friends, but he maintained good relationships with his colleagues. As for his son, he wouldn't even step out of his room unless he couldn't refuse.
The two children had completely different personalities, and Lord Geng sometimes wondered if they were really his own, since they didn't resemble him at all.
When Lord Geng got angry, Young Master Geng simply shut up.
Why would you consider leaving next year?
Lord Geng was not exactly a strict father after all. Seeing that his son was frightened, he softened his tone.
Speaking of this young master Geng, a face flashed through his mind. Although his father had been promoted, their family was still poor and could not compare with the noble families like the Marquis's Mansion.
Of course, no one will despise their mother for being ugly, nor will a man despise his family for being poor. He knew that his father was a good official, but if he didn't have any official rank or reputation, he would probably have to watch helplessly as his daughter married someone else.
"I want to achieve fame and success as soon as possible."
Young Master Geng spoke each word with force and conviction, completely unlike his usual mild and gentle nature.
Lord Geng couldn't quite put his finger on what was different, but seeing his son's ambition, he was still very pleased.
"He truly is my son, he has backbone. I'll ask around in a few days, and he can start attending the academy after spring!"
Lord Geng laughed heartily, while Young Master Geng simply thanked him and took his leave to return to his studies.
Seeing that his younger brother had already left, Geng Muqiu knew that staying would only bring him trouble, so he sneaked away while Lord Geng wasn't looking.
Gu Yuxin, who was accompanying the old lady in Yunxiang Courtyard, had no idea that she had already been targeted by so many people before she even came of age.
"The New Year is just around the corner, and Yuxin will be fifteen soon after the start of spring. My idea is that before her coming-of-age ceremony, we should register Yuxin and Zongjie's names under the He family's name. That way, when she comes of age, we can hold a coming-of-age ceremony for Yuxin as if she were a legitimate daughter."
The old lady sat in the main seat, looking at her two sons and daughters-in-law below, and asked.
"Mother, your daughter-in-law wants to register Yuxin under your name, and then we will treat her with the same respect as the second daughter of the Marquis's family."
Ever since the old lady took Gu Yuxin in, Madam Ji has been helping to raise Gu Yuxin. Now she has long regarded Gu Yuxin as her own daughter. Upon hearing the old lady say this, she had no choice but to be the first to speak out.
After hearing Ji's words, He Yin, who was leaning against the wheelchair, also spoke up, "I think what you said is feasible. Although I am now in charge of the title of the legal mother, I have never raised Yu Xin for a single day. On the contrary, you have always taken care of Yu Xin's daily life. I have no objection to registering Yu Xin under your name."
Both women agreed to register Gu Yuxin under the Ji family name, but Gu's second uncle did not see it that way.
“Mother, your son disagrees. The second branch of the family only has two children, Yuxin and Zongjie. If Yuxin is registered under the names of my elder brother and sister-in-law, then I will only have Zongjie. In addition, given Zongjie’s current condition, I can’t support him for the rest of my life. Therefore, I do not agree to register Yuxin under the names of my elder brother and sister-in-law.”
Uncle Gu didn't become smarter; rather, he realized that he had been given a drug that would prevent him from having children.
The two children in front of him were his offspring for life. Gu Zongjie had now become an idiot, and he couldn't expect an idiot to take care of him in his old age!
Therefore, Gu Yuxin, a healthy daughter valued by the first wife, became the best candidate to take care of him in his old age and see him off in his final days.
"Boss, what do you think?"
The old lady herself preferred to register Gu Yuxin under He Yin's name. Although she was extremely disappointed in Gu Ershu, Gu Yuxin was still the child she had raised with great care.
Although Gu Zongjie was a male heir, with the mental capacity of a child of only a few years old, how could he possibly support the second branch of the family? Therefore, the old lady placed her hopes on Gu Yuxin.
"My son thinks that whether Yuxin is registered in the first or second wife's household, as long as she can get better in the future, that's fine."
Gu Jin was, after all, the old lady's own son, and he was very clear about her thoughts.
Now, the second branch of the family has a disabled person, a mentally challenged person, and an idiot. The old lady wants Gu Yuxin to take over the family's responsibilities.
Although the intention was good, Gu Yuxin was just a girl after all. His Shuer had already suffered so much, and Gu Jin really didn't want to see his niece, who had also suffered since childhood, being dragged down by that family.
"I also think that as long as my second sister is happy, it doesn't matter whose name she is registered under. If my second uncle is worried about taking care of me in my old age, as long as he behaves himself, I will definitely not let him have a miserable old age."
Gu Yingjie's words drew everyone's attention. Everyone was well aware of what the second branch of the family had done before, but now Gu Yingjie was saying such things in order to make Gu Ershu give up Gu Yuxin.
Compared to his daughter finding a husband to live with them, Uncle Gu felt that his own nephew was more reliable.
After weighing the options, Uncle Gu stopped worrying about whose name Gu Yuxin would be registered under. "Since Yingjie has said so, let's go with Sister-in-law's decision!"
Gu Yuxin almost sneered when she saw that her second uncle had changed his stance so quickly, looking at her father who had always only cared about her.
She had always known that only the eldest son's family would truly care about her, but she never expected that Uncle Gu would even abandon his own son.
Gu Yuxin glanced at Gu Zongjie beside her, who was playing with a toy with his head down. At that moment, Gu Yuxin felt a mix of emotions.
Seeing that everyone had reached a consensus, the old lady immediately made the decision: "In that case, Yuxin will be registered under the names of the eldest son and his wife. This coming-of-age ceremony will be held according to the standards for a legitimate daughter of a marquis's family. Eldest daughter-in-law, you have experience in this area, so take good care of Jing'er. As for Yuxin, you can't just watch her from the sidelines. Tell your second sister-in-law what you need and prepare everything in advance."
"Yes!" Madam Ji stood up and led the two others to bow to the old lady.
"Now that things are settled, I'll head back first." He Yin disliked staying in the main house the most, and seeing that things were settled, she was the first to want to leave.
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