Chapter 9 The Logic of Scumbags
Only then did everyone realize that they had forgotten the most important thing.
"Forget it. Since I said I would come, I won't go back on my word. It's not appropriate to ask Doctor Zang at this time."
After Zhou Zhili finished speaking, he sighed again.
He glanced at Wen Zimei, but didn't say anything in the end.
"It looks like my mother-in-law is fine now. I'll go back first."
Wen Zimei felt a little uncomfortable staying here. She had gotten used to living in seclusion over the years.
"Sister-in-law, if my mother-in-law wakes up, I will definitely tell her that you were here."
Ye Lanxin said directly without any hesitation.
"It doesn't matter. My mother-in-law won't care anyway..."
After saying that, Wen Zimei left without caring about Zhou Zhili's ugly expression.
"Why is my aunt still like this..." Zhou Yu muttered.
He was spoiled by the old lady and grew up to be the most unruly one.
"At least she's here, isn't she?" Ye Lanxin's tone sounded somewhat helpless, but it made the Zhou family even more dissatisfied with Wen Zimei.
Soon, the old lady woke up.
"Mother-in-law, you are finally awake. The Marquis was being ridiculed in the palace. When he heard that you were seriously ill, he hurried back. Fortunately, he brought Doctor Zang with him."
Ye Lanxin spoke directly without any preparation.
"Yu Xiu immediately asked for leave from the city defense camp. Even though Imperial Physician Zang told him you were fine, he still refused to return and insisted on seeing you wake up. Yu Zhi practically knelt down to beg Imperial Physician Zang to teach him how to administer acupuncture and first aid. Yu Qi was also very reluctant because his sister-in-law passed away first... Your love for these children was truly not in vain..."
Her exaggerated statement made the four men of the Zhou family feel that their feelings were valued.
The old lady grasped the key point: "Has the eldest son's wife been here?"
"Yes, my sister-in-law left only after hearing that my mother-in-law was fine. It was a thoughtful gesture. There was no need for my mother-in-law to be angry."
After Ye Lanxin finished speaking, the old lady sighed.
"After all, it was something that happened back then, and she's been holding a grudge ever since. Well, Zhili, what exactly happened in the palace?"
Zhou Zhili was a little worried that if he told the truth, the old lady would faint again.
Zhou Qinzhu, who had tried to commit suicide but failed, stepped forward and said with red eyes, "Grandma, it's all Qinzhu and mother's fault. It's why my sister refused to come back and even acknowledged the Duke of Shou and his wife as her parents. I heard they've been included in the Gu family's genealogy. She even said some harsh words in front of the Emperor to vent her anger on my father... My father has been truly wronged."
Worried that the old lady would be agitated, Zhou Zhili quickly explained, "Mother, it was Ye who did it..."
The old lady finally sighed, "I originally thought that we owed Ye Shi a lot for what happened back then. She left so decisively, and I've often thought about her over the years, hoping she'd finally come to her senses. After all, when Qing Ran grows up and looks for a husband, she won't find a good family without a good background. Now it seems I was being too sentimental. The Duke's Mansion is a much more prestigious place than our Marquis' Mansion."
Zhou Yuxiu looked at her with disdain and said, "So what if she's from the Duke's Mansion? We're not fools, we all know her status. Will they really treat her as the Duke's daughter? I'm afraid she'll become a laughing stock among the wealthy families."
Ye Lanxin said again: "Yu Xiu, after all, she is your biological sister. She has suffered a lot over the years."
Zhou Yuzhi took over. "I think what Big Brother said is right. She is the one who wants to cling to the Duke's Mansion. She is competitive and disobedient. With such a character, even with the blessing of being the adopted daughter of the Shouguo Mansion, what can she do?"
"That's right. If she hits a wall in the future and wants to come back, we won't recognize her. Qinzhu is my only sister."
Zhou Yuqi's words made Ye Lanxin and her daughter even more proud.
"Third brother, why don't I go and ask my sister to come back myself? As long as we can be reunited as a family, I'm willing to apologize to her. The love that my father and brother have shown me over the years should have been hers..."
Zhou Qinzhu started her performance appropriately.
Zhou Yuqi immediately said, "She doesn't deserve it. Even if she had stayed, she couldn't compare to you. She has been corrupted by the Ye family and doesn't know how to be grateful."
Zhou Qinzhu was very satisfied with his attitude, but her face was full of apology.
"Alas, without a father, there would be no sister. Why can't she understand this truth..."
"Now she has changed her surname to Gu Ruanci. She is determined to cut off ties with our Jing'an Marquis Mansion. The Shouguo Duke Mansion is also going to hold a family recognition banquet for her on the day of Qinzhu's coming-of-age ceremony. What else do I need her for? Such an unfilial daughter, what else can I do? Does she think she has lived long enough?" Zhou Zhili's words made Ye Lanxin a little worried.
"A family reunion banquet? Or is it on the same day as Qinzhu's coming-of-age ceremony?"
Zhou Yuzhi said in a particularly sarcastic tone, "She's really using all sorts of methods to attract our attention. It's not something she can put on the stage. I want to see what she can do now that she's the adopted daughter of the Duke of Shou."
The news of the Gu family's family recognition banquet spread quickly in Dizhou City, and the dignitaries were always well-informed.
The Gu family did not deliberately conceal Gu Ruanci's background, and the implication of targeting the Jing'an Marquis Mansion was even more obvious.
Because of Ye Hesheng's affairs, the two mansions had been at odds for years, and now the conflict had been brought directly to the surface. Many people who focused on profit felt that the Shouguo Mansion's move was unnecessary, while those who valued feelings were deeply moved.
While everyone was waiting and watching, an important news came from Doctor Zang. The little medical fairy who had just come down the mountain would give a big gift to the Jing'an Marquis Mansion on the day of Zhou Qinzhu's coming of age.
"Little Medical Immortal not only came to treat my mother's illness this time, but also gave Qin Zhu some dignity. She is truly a benefactor to our Jing'an Marquis Mansion."
This news made Zhou Zhili even more excited, as it would be a triple blessing for the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion.
Zhou Yuzhi carefully told Zhou Zhili his thoughts.
"You want to give up Imperial Doctor Zang and take Little Medical Immortal as your master?"
Zhou Yuzhi nodded: "Father, since there is a better choice, with my talent and the goodwill of the Little Medical Immortal towards the Jing'an Marquis Mansion, I think it won't be difficult..."
"Of course..." Zhou Zhili didn't deny it. "But you also have to take care of Doctor Zang's feelings. After all, your grandmother's health has been dependent on him for these years..."
"Don't worry, father. I understand these things..."
When the servants came in, they were imagining how to turn the situation around with the help of Little Medical Fairy.
"What's the matter?" Zhou Zhili asked seriously.
"My Lord, I heard that Ye's daughter went to Xuandi Temple today."
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