Chapter 114 Wicked Stepmother and Poor Child 7
Gu Hongjian and Zhou Jingxuan were painting together in the study, deeply in love. Zhou Jingxuan was completely taken aback by Gu Hongjian's charm; he was handsome, had a pleasant voice, and showered her with sweet words.
She completely forgot everything and was completely immersed in the vows of eternal love promised by Gu Hongjian. When the news of Shen Ci's awakening came, the two of them were almost panicked and even had a fear of being caught in adultery.
When the two rushed to the main courtyard, they found that the atmosphere there seemed strange. Every servant had a strange look of grief and indignation on their face, as if they were about to go to war.
"Where is Madam?"
Gu Hongjian asked anxiously, so anxious that he kept digging his fingernails into his own, completely ignoring the beautiful woman beside him.
All he wanted to do now was to see for himself whether Shen Ci had woken up!
"Reporting to you, sir, the madam has taken the young master and young lady out."
Going out? You mean someone who was terminally ill, on the verge of dying and being buried in the next few days, someone who had been bedridden for over a year, and now suddenly can get out of bed, and not only that, but also goes out for a stroll?
Isn't this like a cripple who has been lame for many years suddenly being able to walk again?
Gu Hongjian didn't believe it, and Zhou Jingxuan was even more frightened. Making threats while someone is unconscious is a completely different mindset from making threats while someone is alive and well.
She couldn't wait to rush into the main courtyard to take a look, but she was blocked by a servant who stepped forward as soon as she took a step forward.
Zhou Jingxuan, who had never been stopped in the Gu family before, was stunned and looked at Gu Hongjian in surprise. What did this mean? Was there anywhere in the Gu family that she couldn't go?
Even a servant dares to stand in her way?
Seeing that the master was about to get angry again, the servant quickly answered.
"Before the lady left, she instructed us to guard the courtyard carefully and not let anyone in or out, or we would not let them off lightly!"
Please, Miss Zhou, don't make things difficult for me.
The phrase "Miss Zhou" served as a reminder of Zhou Jingxuan's true identity; she was not yet the rightful Mrs. Gu.
"Get out of the way."
Gu Hongjian said coldly.
The servants felt a chill run down their spines. The adults weren't so easy to talk to, but the thought of getting five taels of silver just for guarding the courtyard solidified their resolve.
Besides, the lady is in her final moments, can't even her last wish be fulfilled? They've served her in this courtyard for so many years, there must be some affection between them. They wouldn't be too harsh on a dying person.
"Sir, calm down!
The lady... she seems to be experiencing a final burst of energy before death, and we servants are truly heartbroken..."
The servants spoke with some hesitation, feeling a sense of desolation in their hearts. The lady was about to die; what should they do? What would this new lady do to them, her former servants?
A final burst of energy before death?
Gu Hongjian's heart skipped a beat, and he looked sharply at Zhou Jingxuan. The two of them realized something at the same time and stopped staring intently at the courtyard. Since the person was no longer in the courtyard, there was no point in just going in to take a look.
"Gu Lang, is my sister experiencing a final burst of lucidity before she dies?!"
Zhou Jingxuan asked anxiously, "Only when a person is about to die will they have a final burst of energy before death, so does that mean Shen Ci will die today?"
The thought of this made Zhou Jingxuan very excited, and she couldn't hide her smile. She even looked forward to it. "I'm going to die, I'm going to die, I'm going to die!"
She's already reached the point of a final burst of energy before death, so it seems she won't survive tonight. Then tomorrow, and the day after, she can stay here openly and legitimately, and soon she will be the real Mrs. Gu!
Zhou Jingxuan had been eagerly anticipating the spot that had been taken, and in her haste, she even grabbed Gu Hongjian's hand.
"Jingxuan, don't panic. Since she has already had a brief moment of lucidity before death, it should only be a matter of today or tomorrow."
However, after she leaves, the household will definitely be busy for a while, and you'll have to take care of things then.
Besides, since she won't live to see tomorrow, let's go along with her for now. Firstly, it will preserve our marital bond, and secondly, it will prevent gossip. It's a good thing for both of us.”
Gu Hongjian confessed that this was the route he was taking.
At first, he didn't abandon his wife who had shared his hardships, nor did he look down on her lowly status as someone unworthy of him, the top scholar. This earned him a good reputation. Now, of course, his wife must die slowly so that no one will suspect anything.
In five years, Shen Ci was ill for a year and a half; just five years is enough to kill a vibrant woman.
His reputation was already well-established, and Chen Ci was no longer of any use to him. It was time to find a wife who could provide him with more support.
The two had already decided one thing in their hearts: Shen Ci would die no later than tonight.
What did they have to fear from a dying person, someone whose life was on a countdown? After the initial panic subsided, the two nestled together peacefully, quietly awaiting news of Shen Ci's death.
Tianxianglou.
Shen Ci let out a small burp, while Gu Mingzhu held a crab roe pomegranate bun in each hand, reluctant to put it down. Although they were already full, the food here was so delicious that they couldn't bear to put it down.
Timed it perfectly, Shen Ci asked Dan Gui to pay the bill while she waited there with the child. Tianxiang Restaurant was not only beautifully decorated, but its food was also superb.
"Aren't you full yet?"
"Mom heard you burp several times. If you can't eat anymore, then don't."
Shen Ci was afraid that the child would overeat, so the dishes were not very oily, but they shouldn't be stuffed to the point of exhaustion.
I'm full!
Mother, can we take these leftover dishes back with us?
You can't get this at home.
Gu Mingzhu said in a soft, childlike voice, pure and adorable. Shen Ci saw the two little dumplings struggling and thought that not wasting food was a good habit.
"Okay, Mom will have someone pack these up and take them home."
Meanwhile, Dan Gui settled her bill.
"Ding-dong!"
Mission accomplished!
The reward is 100 times the original amount! 20,000 taels of silver have been credited to your account! They have been added to your system inventory and can be accessed at any time.
One designated special-effect pill has been stored.
Baby's rescue value +10%.
Current rescue value: 10%.
A meal cost 22,000 taels of silver as a reward? Shen Ci thought about it and realized that the meal cost 200 taels of silver. As expected of the number one restaurant in the capital, it was indeed a high-end meal.
For ordinary families, if a rural family could have ten taels of silver a year, they would be considered to be in very good condition. Even in the capital, there was a rule of thumb that ordinary people had 33 taels of silver. In a year, the amount circulating among ordinary people was only about thirty-three taels.
This is still the capital city, under the emperor's nose, where ordinary people can live a stable life.
As for the pill, Shen Ci thought about it. This is ancient times, and we can't use modern methods to explain everything. Many modern principles don't work here.
It's like someone time-traveling and trying to convince people in ancient times that everyone is equal. But if someone with power and influence wants to cut off your head, there's nothing you can do to stop them.
"System, turn this specially formulated pill into a sterilization drug for me. Ideally, it should be the kind that won't work with guns or bullets, double insurance, leaving absolutely no chance of reproduction."
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