The wailing was astonishingly loud, causing everyone’s heads at the scene to buzz.
Who else could it be but Old Granny Zhang?
What kind of person is Old Granny Zhang? Seeing Gu Changyin’s stance, doesn’t she realize it’s just to sell her misery, trying to force the older brother to punish her and her daughter? Maybe she’s thinking of taking this opportunity to drive them both away?
Wishful thinking! This family reunion at the Gu Family wasn’t because Old Granny Zhang begged for it, it was because the Gu Family wanted it!
Since they’ve accepted her, unless Old Granny Zhang herself wants to leave, who dares to try?
Don’t think just because she’s following her daughter into the Capital City, putting up with things for her daughter’s and son-in-law’s sake, and acting as an easygoing old lady for a few days, that she’s really beco a pushover.
Back then, when she cursed the entire village in Qilidun without a rival, Gu Changyin was probably still dreaming luxuriously!
If she doesn’t make a fuss today, she’s not the number one street cursing queen of Qilidun!
At this point, she pinched her thigh fiercely, her eyes reddened, and she sat down on the ground, patting her legs and began to wail.
"I know, I was born unlucky! Otherwise, why would my whole family be fine, and only I get stranded in the mountains, suffering for half a lifeti?"
"I also know, you probably all look down on , thinking I’m a country woman who hasn’t seen the world, doesn’t understand the rules of your grand households, and only because I’m a mother’s flesh and blood do I have this face, to be brought into the mansion, turning from a rural woman into an aunt."
"On the surface, everyone is respectful, but behind my back, who knows what they’re saying!"
"But I didn’t force this family recognition! Although I ca from the countryside, I had no intention of climbing up to your prestigious family. I originally ca to the Capital City with my daughter and son-in-law for the exams, and they were filial to . They treated well in the Duke’s Mansion as a mother-in-law, with seven or eight maids and servants serving . They insisted I was the lost child of their family and brought back eagerly."
"When they recognized , they said it sounded better than singing, saying I’d be treated like family and would never suffer any grievances again, and even said they’d make up for the hardships I’ve endured all these decades!"
"I was just naive from growing up in the countryside, so I believed you! Truly thinking of you as family! I cheerfully packed my bags, genuinely planning to stay with you for a few days to show so filial piety."
"But what happened? The mont I stepped through the door today, so old woman ca out of nowhere, pointing at my nose and calling a bastard! My heart, oh how cold it felt! Back when I was taken and raised in the mountains, not knowing who my real parents were, being called a bastard was sothing I accepted."
"But after being acknowledged and brought back, I was still called a bastard! In a room full of people, not one stood up to speak for ! My own daughter, who ca from my body, couldn’t stand it and reprimanded that old woman!"
"That’s not the worst! I know where I stand; as the so-called lost girl of the Gu Family, lost for decades, who truly rembers? Even if they do, how can it compare to the deep bonds of brothers and mothers living together daily? Compared to you, I’m just an outsider!"
"I was foolish enough to truly think of myself as a mber of the Gu Family. Truly, if we were one family, would you watch your own daughter or sister be called a bastard?"
"People say that both palm and back of the hand are flesh, but those raised at the side are naturally the flesh of the palm. My decades-lost self probably isn’t even the flesh of the back of the hand, at most a fingernail! How could I compare to the bonds you’ve built over the years?"
"I understand, how can a countryside woman like myself compare to the esteed ladies and gents of your family? Being called a bastard serves right! It’s my thick skin, my shalessness, my overreaching into the Gu Family!"
"I should have known! Who am I? Even if acknowledged, I’m still inferior! When soone calls a bastard, I must endure it! When soone whips and threatens , I must endure it too! Not only must I endure it, but I must kneel down with my daughter to kowtow, pour tea, and apologize!"
"Being acknowledged by the Gu Family ans living humbly, or else being exchanged for soone’s life, getting whipped!"
At this point, everyone from the Gu Family, starting with Old Lady Gu, could not lift their heads. Especially Old Lady Gu, who was on the verge of falling over, her eyes full of tears, shaking her head in silence.
Old Master Gu was also filled with guilt and urgency, opening his mouth to explain that it wasn’t like this, they weren’t like this! They truly missed this younger sister, truly wanted to care for her, to make up for her losses!
But listening to the words, the grievances coming from his little sister’s mouth, every word was heart-wrenching!
Like slaps on his face, on the faces of the Gu Family mbers!
Old Granny Zhang, while cursing, observed everyone’s expressions. Seeing the situation was right, she scrambled up, pulled Wang Yongzhu’s hand harshly, and said sternly, "I’ve seen it clearly! You don’t want a daughter or a sister! You want a servant to return, best if they’re beaten without hitting back, scolded without retorting!"
"Unfortunately, you’ve made the wrong plans! I, Old Granny Zhang, have lived proudly, without bowing my head or bending my knees even without being recognized by the Gu Family!"
"In the first half of my life, I survived without parents; in this second half, I have a daughter and a son-in-law to care for , so I don’t lack for parents or brothers!"
"Zhuzhu, we’re going back! There’s no recognition of this family! This mother and those so-called brothers, your mother doesn’t want them! Talking about family blood ties, it’s all nonsense! Even my godbrothers are more dependable!"
Saying this, she pulled Wang Yongzhu, turning to instruct Old Granny Wu to pack their things to go, adding, "We don’t want this family, send back the eting gift from yesterday! From now on, we have nothing to do with the Gu Family!"
Wang Yongzhu blinked, wanting to say sothing, but feeling the squeeze of Old Granny Zhang’s hand, she understood and supported her, "Alright, Mother! We’ll leave imdiately! Don’t worry, with your daughter and son-in-law here, your good days are still to co!"
Old Granny Wu, being very perceptive, listened to her master’s instructions, agreed, and turned back inside to pack.
The Lady of the Gu Family panicked, ordering people to stop Old Granny Wu from packing, while smilingly stepping forward, "Sister, what are you saying! Forget about others, just think about our mother, your big brother, and your sister-in-law, we sincerely recognized you! You can’t let Old Laosan’s family ruin it for everyone, right?"
She hurriedly stomped her foot, looking at Old Master Gu, "Master, isn’t that right? Say sothing! Your sister has suffered so much grievance today, are you really going to do nothing?"
Old Master Gu opened his mouth but before he could say anything, another cry burst forth, making his head throb instantly.
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