Here, the Lady of the Gu Family couldn’t help but sigh, "Thanks to the niece’s reminder, otherwise our old lady’s temperant would surely endure, and if it had been discovered, I’m afraid the old lady would have suffered."
The family couldn’t help but feel fortunate.
At the Duke Weiuguo Mansion, after Wang Yongzhu and Old Granny Zhang returned, Wang Yongzhu first asked Old Granny Zhang to rest in her room, then went to thank Lady Gao for making the arrangents.
She also chatted a bit with Lady Gao.
Lady Gao was very good at reading expressions, seeing Wang Yongzhu seed to be thoughtful, she didn’t ask more questions, just let Wang Yongzhu return to her room to rest.
Back in the courtyard, Old Granny Zhang couldn’t really lie down at ease. After all, it’s her biological mother, and although they t just today and things were still a bit unfamiliar, she was ultimately concerned, just pacing around anxiously inside.
When Wang Yongzhu returned, Old Granny Zhang grabbed her hand: "Daughter, will the old lady be alright?"
This was what Old Granny Zhang had been asking all the way, and Wang Yongzhu couldn’t promise anything, only tried her best to comfort her, saying that the Imperial Physician had been consulted, later Gu Zikai took so dicine back, so hopefully she would be fine.
Not until the evening, when soone from the Gu Family sent news, did Old Granny Zhang and the others relax.
After being busy for the whole day, at this mont, upon feeling relieved, they all felt tired and hungry.
They had a casual dinner, Wang Yongzhu sent the attendants away, and the family sat on the kang, displaying all the gifts collected at the Gu Family during the day.
Aside from the extravagant collar given by the Eldest Lady of the Gu Family, the box from the Old Lady Gu, when opened, was filled to the brim with pearls and eralds, evidently of extraordinary quality.
Also, in the two boxes given by the Old Master Gu were a pair of jade pendants with extraordinarily fine water colors, lying in the box like two erald pools, glowing under the lamplight.
Looking at the table half-covered in sparkling jewels, Wang Yongzhu couldn’t help but say: "Mother, these gifts are too generous, accepting them makes nervous."
Indeed, such substantial gifts, even from a direct maternal family, were startling.
Of course, this also showed the Gu Family’s attitude, desiring to make real ands and be good to Old Granny Zhang and Wang Yongzhu’s family.
The three of them understood this reasoning, so seeing these gifts felt weighty.
Old Granny Zhang’s fingers rubbed over the jewelry and the box for quite a while before she said, "Keep them properly, this is the goodwill from your grandmother, uncle, and aunt. I used to think I wouldn’t have these mother-daughter, brother-sister ties in this lifeti, but unexpectedly, even in old age, I have a day when I can et my mother and my dear brother."
Wang Yongzhu, hearing the somber tone of this, quickly stepped forward and hugged Old Granny Zhang, "Mother, this is a good thing! I see our grandmother and big uncle’s family really treats us exceptionally well. Not to ntion these gifts, but today, they sent our cousin to receive us early, and for lunch, they even inquired about our tastes, everything done with care."
"For such genuine care, mother should be happy!"
Old Granny Zhang was naturally happy. After so many years, she always thought her parents didn’t like her, otherwise why hadn’t anyone co looking for her all these years.
Yet today she could finally tell herself, she had been loved by her mother and brothers for decades, never forgotten.
She was her mother’s little Niuniu, the younger sister to her brothers, a treasure held dearly by her mother.
With many years of entanglent dissolved, Old Granny Zhang’s expression was relaxed at the mont, with a hint of happiness and hope in her deanor: "Yes, mother is glad! Mother never dread of having today."
Wang Yongzhu felt heartache for Old Granny Zhang upon hearing these words, and imdiately said: "Then how does mother feel about what grandmother said, inviting mother to stay with her, what do you think?"
Old Granny Zhang hesitated a bit; she naturally wanted to spend ti with her biological mother, but was still concerned about her daughter and son-in-law, "If I go to the Gu Family, leaving you two here in this mansion, I can’t feel at ease."
"Mother, don’t worry. You’ve looked after us for your entire life, now you should go to the Gu Family to relax. You’ve been taking care of us all these years, it’s ti to accompany grandmother. Furthermore, we’re so close; if anything happens, getting a ssage across won’t cause a delay."
"Besides, the Imperial Spring Examination results are coming out soon; if Brother Song succeeds, the request for the Princely Heir title will likely be approved by Lord Duke’s side. Then Brother Song’s position will be stable, and even if there’s another disturbance in this mansion, it will just be minor ripples and won’t cause major waves."
"Mother, feel at ease going to live at the Gu Family, and when Brother Song’s results co out, I’ll also go to the Gu Family to stay with mother for a few days, to relax, how does that sound?"
Song Chongjin also persuaded: "Mother, you just reunited with your family; after all these years apart, the bonds need nurturing through spending ti together. Besides, grandmother is getting old, you’ve been away from her side for so many years, now that you’re back, you should comfort her and fulfill your filial duty, right?"
"Moreover, grandmother had a hard ti finding mother; surely she wants to notify friends and relatives, and if you continue living here at the Duke’s Mansion, I’m afraid Lord Duke might have so plans or sches in mind. The mansion is full of his eyes, and if he really intends to sche, we could be left defenseless."
"Living at the Gu Family with their protection, even if Lord Duke wants to plot, he won’t be able to reach far."
These words were indeed true. Earlier, Gu Changqing vaguely hinted this to Song Chongjin.
Song Chongjin understood that these words were ant for him; he knew Song Hong’s personality, if he learned his mother-in-law was the legitimate daughter of the Gu Family, loved and cherished by them, he might leverage this relationship to pave a path with the Gu Family.
Gu Changqing’s attitude was very clear; he felt guilty and loving toward Old Granny Zhang and her family, extending his affection to Wang Yongzhu.
But towards him as the niece’s husband, there’s likely more consideration.
Song Chongjin had no intention of using the Gu Family’s influence, considering his mother-in-law’s true identity was revealed; staying at the Song Family might indeed provide a window of opportunity for others.
If after the results, he succeeds, along with the approval for the Princely Heir title, he will suddenly be in the spotlight; the waters of the Song Family would beco increasingly muddled, and it would be dangerous then.
Regarding Yongzhu’s strength and skill, he was not too concerned. Besides, her identity was as his wife; with this status, Song Family mbers would hesitate before making moves.
Old Granny Zhang, however, had a layer of separation, and the Song Family might hesitate with Yongzhu, but might not hold back with Old Granny Zhang, possibly using her as a breakthrough point against them.
If anything were to happen to Old Granny Zhang, let alone Yongzhu, even he could not forgive himself.
Song Chongjin ticulously considered everything, and since precautions could be taken, there was no need to indulge in danger for minor reasons.
Old Granny Zhang knew that her son-in-law and daughter were urging her to stay at the Gu Family for her own good.
Although she felt reluctant, she was not one to be unreasonable. Since the decision was made, she was very resolute: "Alright, tonight I’ll pack my belongings, and tomorrow morning I’ll go live at the Gu Family."
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