Chapter 1104: Chapter 927, Looking After
“Greetings to Your Grace the Duke!”
Guo Ruoi and Chu Lang had just followed Daohua into the backyard when they bumped right into Gu Jian. Aware of Gu Jian’s status, both swiftly paid their respects.
Gu Jian glanced at Guo Ruoi.
This was his first ti eting Xiaojiu’s forr wife. He couldn’t be bothered to find out why they divorced. But Daohua was due to give birth in a little over a month, and he was quite pleased that Xiao Yeyang’s birth mother could co to take care of her at this ti.
Even though he was a physician, there were things he had to avoid during childbirth. The midwives at ho could not compare with the reassurance brought by Xiao Yeyang’s own mother.
Gu Jian ‘hmm’ed and gestured for Guo Ruoi to rise, then gave Chu Lang a look-over. Without a word, he simply instructed Daohua, “Our guests have co from afar. Make sure they are treated well.”
With that, he walked away.
Hearing the word ‘guests’ from Gu Jian, Guo Ruoi’s face turned slightly bitter, but she felt a deep sense of satisfaction that Gu Jian had allowed her to visit.
If this were in Beijing, she probably would have had to et her son and daughter-in-law from the outside, without much fanfare.
Chu Lang, on the other hand, showed no reaction. Putting aside his relation to Ruoi, his status at the Xiao Residence could barely qualify as a guest.
Worried that Guo Ruoi might feel that Gu Jian was being cold, Daohua quickly explained with a smile, “Mother, my master can be sowhat reclusive. Don’t be fooled by his stern face; he’s actually very kind. Once Mother and Uncle Chu have stayed in the residence for a while, you’ll understand.”
Guo Ruoi smiled and nodded, then followed Daohua into the house along with Chu Lang.
Chu Lang surveyed the interior decorations and laughed, “I thought your life here in the barren lands of Xiliang, with scarce resources, would be tough. But it seems you’re living quite comfortably.”
As he spoke, he picked up so fruit from the table and began to eat, “Glass in the windows, glass on the roof, fruit, and pastries to eat at will – your daily life here is even better than mine in Beijing.”
“It’s funny; your mother-in-law was concerned about your tight living conditions, so she brought quite a few things with her. On our way, just dealing with bandits, I had to intervene twice.”
Hearing about the bandits, Daohua imdiately turned to Guo Ruoi, “Mother, are you both alright?”
Chu Lang chuckled from the side, “With here, what could possibly go wrong?”
It was then that Daohua expressed her gratitude with a smile, “Thank you for your concern, Mother. Although Yeyang and I don’t lack food, the things you’ve brought must be so of the best, and now I can also enjoy them.”
Guo Ruoi laughed, “The things I brought are a bit of a mix. Just let the maids note down what you like to eat and use, and I’ll bring more of it next ti.”
Without any pretense, Daohua smiled and nodded vigorously.
She knew her mother-in-law wanted to compensate Xiao Yeyang through her, so naturally, she wouldn’t refuse her kind intentions.
“Mother, you have no idea how tiring it has been for Xiao Yeyang since he arrived in Xiliang…”
Knowing that her mother-in-law wanted details about Xiao Yeyang, Daohua went on to talk all about matters related to him. Hearing how hard and busy Xiao Yeyang was, Guo Ruoi felt a heart full of sympathy.
Even Chu Lang fell into a rare silence after listening to the things Xiao Yeyang had done and the challenges he faced since arriving in Xiliang.
Daohua continued to share her difficulties until Guyu ca in from outside, nodding at her to indicate that the yard was ready. She then concluded, “Mother, Uncle Chu, you’ve had a hard journey. The yard is ready; you should go and wash up and rest.”
Saying this, she was about to get up and show them to their rooms.
Guo Ruoi quickly stopped her, “You’re heavily pregnant now; just let the maids take us there.”
Daohua shook her head with a smile, “How could I? I’m not tired. It’s good for to walk around a bit.”
Daohua insisted on personally escorting Guo Ruoi and Chu Lang to their allocated courtyard, ensuring everything was in order before leaving with a smile.
Chu Lang looked around the courtyard and the rooms, laughing, “This daughter-in-law of yours isn’t bad; she didn’t make us stay in the guesthouse.”
Guo Ruoi chuckled, “Yiyi is a good girl. I just wonder… if Yeyang welcos our visit or not?”
Chu Lang snorted, “You’re here to look after his wife; how could he be unhappy?”
Guo Ruoi gave him a sidelong glance: “What do you an help him, then I am the grandson.”
Chu Lang: “Anyway, it’s that kid who benefits.”
On the other side, after Daohua returned to her room, she had the Hidden Guard send a ssage to Xiao Yeyang, informing him that Guo Ruoi and Chu Lang had arrived.
…
Having just finished inspecting the Gan State Guard, Xiao Yeyang was about to visit the Jinwei Guard, when he received the ssage from Daohua, learning of Guo Ruoi’s arrival, a flicker of joy crossing his eyes instantly.
Xiao Yeyang told the officers beside him to go inspect the Jinwei Guard first, and he needed to return to Ganzhou City for a while, then he would catch up with them.
Hence, on the next morning, Xiao Yeyang rushed back overnight.
Upon seeing Guo Ruoi, Xiao Yeyang did not show any joy on his face, but asked with feigned indifference: “Why did you co?” and glanced at Chu Lang, “And brought him along with you?”
Guo Ruoi didn’t mind Xiao Yeyang’s attitude, she just smiled looking at the travel-worn Xiao Yeyang, her eyes filled with joy and with concern.
Chu Lang stood a short distance away, arms crossed, snorted, realizing that Xiao Yeyang had returned on purpose, and did not say anything bad.
Daohua noticed Xiao Yeyang’s awkwardness and laughed to smooth things over: “Mother, of course, ca to see and the baby, could it be she ca to see you?” After speaking, she quietly pinched Xiao Yeyang’s waist, signaling him not to go too far.
She actually knew that in Xiao Yeyang’s heart, there was still a fond feeling for his mother.
After that, Daohua pulled Xiao Yeyang back to the room to wash up.
“Mother specifically ca to see us, so you could be a bit nicer.”
Xiao Yeyang took the towel and wiped his face, then retorted, “I’ve already rushed back here, how is my attitude not good?”
Daohua: “Then why don’t you call her mother?”
Embarrassnt flashed across Xiao Yeyang’s face, “Well, she also brought Chu Lang, that annoying ghost, along.”
Daohua, speechless: “When you left Beijing, didn’t you tell mother to find soone to take care of herself? She listened to you, and now you’re not happy about it.”
Unable to refute, Xiao Yeyang grumbled: “Whose side are you on anyway?”
Daohua gave him a look: “Of course, I’m on your side.” She walked over to Xiao Yeyang, and after he helped her sit down, she continued:
“Only here in Xiliang can we live under the sa roof as mother. It’s a rare opportunity, cherish it.”
“Moreover, mother ca to take care of this ti. Having an elder female relative by my side, I’m not so scared anymore.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yeyang imdiately looked at Daohua with concern, “You’re scared?”
Daohua: “Of course, I’m scared. It’s said that childbirth is like taking a trip to the gates of hell. Although I’m healthy, what if…”
Xiao Yeyang covered Daohua’s mouth at once, his expression grave, “There’s no ‘what if,’ you and the baby will be fine.”
Daohua held Xiao Yeyang’s hand, feeling his tension, and soothed, “I was just saying what if…”
Xiao Yeyang interrupted her loudly again, “I said, there’s no ‘what if.'”
Daohua, looking at the agitated Xiao Yeyang, capitulated: “Yes, yes, yes, there’s no ‘what if.’ What I an is, since mother has traveled far to co to Xiliang to see us, we should treat her well.”
Xiao Yeyang fell silent, and just when Daohua thought he wouldn’t respond, he muttered, “I understand.”
During lunch, Guo Ruoi and Chu Lang clearly felt that Xiao Yeyang’s attitude had softened a lot.
Chu Lang was even more shocked when he heard Xiao Yeyang calling him Uncle Chu.
Has Xiao Yeyang lost his mind?
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