"Grandfather, did you call me?"
As soon as Jiang Shuyun heard the voice, she saw a figure flash past her eyes.
"Stand still, we have guests here."
The headmaster looked at his energetic grandson and told him to stand quietly.
"Xiao Qi, this is Mr. Jiang. Go and greet him. We'll need his help to take care of you in the future."
Gu Zheng was the seventh child in his family. His uncle's family had three older brothers, one legitimate and two illegitimate.
"Greetings, Mr. Jiang. I am honored to meet you here."
Gu Zheng performed a standard junior's greeting; he knew when it was appropriate to cause trouble and when it wasn't.
Looking at the handsome young man in front of her, who exuded the air of a noble family, Jiang Shuyun found it hard to imagine that he was the troublemaker in the headmaster's eyes.
While Jiang Shuyun was still in a daze, Gu Zheng had already returned to his grandfather's side.
"Xiao Qi, this is an academy, and it needs to be quiet. You're being a bit too noisy."
I've found you a place to go, Mr. Jiang's house. He has many children, and some of them like martial arts. Would you mind staying there for a while?
"Grandfather, you also despise Xiaoqi. Alas, what kind of fate do I have? My father doesn't love me, my mother doesn't care for me, and even my grandfather has abandoned me."
From the capital to the Northwest, I felt constantly rejected and disliked; it was truly heartbreaking.
Gu Zheng's witty remarks perfectly captured the essence of a sorrowful character.
Jiang Shuyun felt that he was born in the wrong era. If he were in modern times, with this image and acting skills, he would be awarded an Oscar.
"You've become addicted to acting. When you visit Mr. Jiang's house, remember to be polite. Never disregard the Gu family's rules."
"Understood, Grandfather. Mr. Jiang, I apologize for disturbing you."
Gu Zheng didn't want to stay at the academy either; it was too boring.
“Headmaster, my children need to study every day. The older one goes to school, and the younger one stays at home.”
Jiang Shuyun didn't know how far Gu Zheng had progressed in his studies, and he couldn't disturb his child's studies.
"Gu Zheng also needs to study. I've already enrolled him in Master Yuan's program."
"They came prepared," Jiang Shuyun glanced at the headmaster, "they really thought of everything."
"Gu Wen, Gu Wu, do you understand what to do when you're with Xiao Qi?"
"We understand, sir. Rest assured, the general has already given instructions."
At this moment, the headmaster is different again; he is now a dignified and authoritative figure.
"Mr. Jiang, Gu Zhong will bring you all of Xiao Qi's expenses later."
"Headmaster, there's no need for that. My family eats simple meals, and our food doesn't cost much. Gu Zheng can use his own supplies."
My family has several boys, and they live in a separate courtyard. There's a room in the west wing that includes a study.
Unable to refuse, Jiang Shuyun had no choice but to explain her family's situation in detail.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Xiao Qi is no special person."
I'm so sorry, Mr. Jiang, for this.
I asked Xiaoqi to pack her things so we can go back together tonight.
"Go to class, and have him come to you directly in the evening."
Jiang Shuyun bowed and left; it was time for class.
"Grandfather, is Mr. Jiang any different?"
"Xiao Qi, you're not comfortable staying in the capital or in the Northwest."
Grandfather knows that you simply lack true friends and cannot find a purpose in life.
Mr. Jiang's family is different from those in Beijing. If you go and experience it for yourself, you'll have a different feeling.
Grandfather hopes that when you truly grow up, become a husband and a father, you'll look back and feel that you haven't lived these decades in vain.
"Understood, Grandfather."
Gu Wen and Gu Wu took Gu Zheng to pack his things. Gu Zhong looked at the worried old man and hoped that young master Zheng could change.
For Gu Zhong, he had no bias towards either the master's son or grandson; in his heart, the master was the most important person.
"Gu Zhong, don't you also understand why I sent Xiao Qi to Zhong Lin's house?"
"The master felt that the atmosphere in Mr. Jiang's family, the relationship between husband and wife, father and son, and brothers and sisters, was full of genuine affection."
Gu Zhong also had contact with Mr. Jiang's family, and they were really nice.
"You know me best. Xiao Qi is the youngest child in the family. From birth, he has never lacked food or clothing and has been pampered."
For various reasons, people in the capital city fawned over him, while intentionally or unintentionally trying to ruin him.
I'm a family person; I don't need to deliberately spoil my child to gain their trust.
Xiaoqi shouldn't have her life ruined for such a reason.
In Beijing and in the Northwest, Xiaoqi had never met any partners who could take the lead.
The Jiang family's children have different personalities, but they are all upright children.
Hopefully, Xiaoqi can be guided to know what she wants and what kind of life she wants to live.
The Gu family is small, consisting of two sons, six grandsons, and several granddaughters.
As educators, I hope that my children and grandchildren, even if they cannot become pillars of society, will not become local bullies.
Seeing the master deep in thought, Gu Zhong didn't disturb him and went to prepare the gifts himself.
This time, Mr. Jiang will have to go through a lot of trouble; he will have to prepare a very sincere gift.
Mrs. Jiang's, Miss Jiang's, and the young masters'—none of them can be missing.
When Jiang Shuyun finished her lesson and was about to go home, she saw Uncle Gu and Gu Zheng waiting for her.
"Mr. Jiang, please take care of Young Master Zheng. This is a gift that the master asked me to prepare. It is for Madam Jiang and the young masters and ladies of the Jiang family."
Jiang Shuyun knew he couldn't refuse this gift; it was the headmaster's heartfelt wish.
"Uncle Gu, we're leaving."
Jiang Shuyun boarded the carriage, the driver drove it out of the academy, and the Gu family's carriage followed closely behind.
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