newbobooks Chapter 92 The Insidious Gu Chengyan
Chapter 92 The Insidious Gu Chengyan
Madam Gu quickly ordered her servants to take the weeping Lan-jie and Lü-ge away.
She looked at Wang Shi and Gu Jiacheng, whose faces were full of anger, and said sternly, "You two are both grown up, yet you're still arguing and making a scene here. Aren't you afraid the servants will laugh at you?"
Gu Jiacheng lowered his head, not daring to look his father in the eye; he had always been afraid of his stern father.
Wang covered her face and sobbed pitifully.
Third Master Gu looked at them and said coldly, "If word gets out about what happened today, what will others think of the third branch of the Gu family?"
Madam Gu continued, "Madam Wang, you are also the mistress of the house; you should act like one. Locking up Concubine Li is something that will make us a laughingstock. Release her immediately!"
Although Wang was extremely unwilling to listen to her mother-in-law's words, she dared not disobey since her husband was not her biological son.
She gritted her teeth and said, "Yes, Mother-in-law, I'll go release them right away."
When Aunt Li was released and saw that Xuan-ge'er in her arms was safe and sound, her heart finally settled down.
Back in the courtyard, she looked at Gu Jiacheng, hesitated for a moment, and then decided to tell him what was on her mind.
“Young master, when I visited the Marquis of Anyang’s residence this time, the Marquis’s wife was very fond of Xuan’er. I suspect that she might want to adopt Xuan’er.”
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Gu Jiacheng's eyes.
He never expected that Aunt Li's trip to the Marquis of Anyang's residence would lead to such an opportunity.
In his view, if Xuan-ge'er could be adopted by the Marquis of Anyang's mansion, it would undoubtedly be a great thing for him.
"Really?" Gu Jiacheng asked excitedly, "Are you sure she means that?"
Aunt Li nodded and said, "Although she didn't say it explicitly, I can sense it from her words and actions. It seems the young master is infertile..."
"However, this is just my guess."
Gu Jiacheng didn't care about any of that. He praised happily, "You're really capable. You've managed to climb up the social ladder to the Marquis of Anyang's mansion. If Xuan-ge'er can really become the heir's son, we'll have a powerful backer in the capital."
Aunt Li looked at Gu Jiacheng's excited expression, but she felt a little worried.
Although she hoped that Xuan-ge'er could have a bright future, she was also worried that he would be mistreated if he went to the Marquis of Anyang's mansion.
“But…” Aunt Li was about to say something when Gu Jiacheng interrupted her.
"No buts, this is a good thing. Don't worry, I'm here for you."
Gu Jiacheng had an idea: since Gu Junze couldn't have children, his son would be the future Marquis of Anyang.
That vile woman even went to the Marquis of Anyang's residence today. Although he values his legitimate sons and daughters more, he cannot allow anyone to disrupt his path to success.
Wang is too jealous; he needs to think of a way to make her behave...
In the days that followed, Gu Junze insisted on taking medicinal baths every day, as instructed by Doctor Qian.
Chu Ruohan took meticulous care of Gu Junze, watching as his complexion gradually regained its rosy hue and his health improved day by day.
When Gu Junze took the medicinal bath, he initially experienced excruciating pain, but now, the pain in his body is gradually decreasing, and very little toxic blood is being expelled...
Until fully recovered.
Dr. Qian frowned, pacing back and forth in the cramped room, muttering to himself, "This shouldn't be happening, how could this be?"
The situation before him was completely beyond his comprehension.
Gu Junze's face was also very pale. The toxins in his body had been completely cleared, and he could feel his legs again, so why couldn't he stand up?
Nothing is more hurtful than giving him hope only to leave him in despair.
Although he could continue living, he would have to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.
He never thought anything of it before; his life was bleak and he sometimes thought that death would be a relief. But now he has her.
Chu Ruohan gave him hope and life, and he wanted to be a real couple with her like ordinary people.
Doctor Qian stopped and looked at Gu Junze, who was looking dejected. Feeling sorry for him, he hesitated for a moment before saying, "Young Master, perhaps it's because your legs have been numb for a long time and your meridians are not recovering quickly. Just wait a while longer and you will definitely see some improvement."
In reality, Doctor Qian was merely trying to comfort the prince; he himself was truly uncertain about the situation.
Moreover, what worries him even more is that the prince has a ghost poppy on him and has to keep taking medicine, which is no good.
Ultimately, this is not a long-term solution, and he still has no clue how to completely eliminate the poison of that ghost poppy.
After a moment of silence, he said, "Your Highness, perhaps we could try acupuncture. It might stimulate the meridians in your legs and help you recover faster."
Having said that, he turned to fetch the acupuncture instruments...
On the other side, Gu Chengyan stood with his hands behind his back, a mocking sneer on his face, a smile as cold as frost in the twelfth lunar month, exuding a chilling aura.
He sneered inwardly: That cripple wants to stand up? He's dreaming!
Then, he turned to Commander Hu beside him and said, "Go and add some more ingredients to it."
Upon hearing this, Commander Hu's expression instantly became hesitant. He frowned slightly, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he did not utter a sound.
He knew in his heart that the crown prince was someone he had watched grow up since childhood, and this approach was far too ruthless.
Seeing Commander Hu's hesitation, Gu Chengyan was immediately enraged. He stepped forward and stared intently at Commander Hu.
"Don't forget who you're loyal to, and who the true master of the Marquis of Anyang's mansion is!" The voice echoed in the room, filled with a sense of oppression.
Under Gu Chengyan's intense gaze, Commander Hu lowered his head, his lips tightly pressed together, his expression complex and difficult to discern.
He was torn between Gu Chengyan, his master who held his future in his hands, and his own moral bottom line.
But after weighing the options, he ultimately chose to remain silent and acquiesce to Gu Chengyan's order.
After Commander Hu left, Gu Chengyan called out loudly, "Someone come here!"
A moment later, a servant hurried in and said respectfully, "Young Master."
At this time, the rumors outside were spreading more and more fiercely, and behind all of this was not just Chu Ruohan.
There's also Gu Chengyan's work.
On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, he personally saw Lin Xingyao enter that room. What a noble princess she was, she was nothing but a harlot who had illicit relations with others.
His second brother is insane; he's actually willing to raise someone else's child and wear that green hat.
Lin Xingyao wants to confuse the bloodline of the Gu family? No way!
Gu Chengyan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a calculating smile.
Wasn't Chu Ruohan planning to deal with Lin Xingyao?
Then he'd add fuel to the fire, so they'd really start fighting.
For Gu Cheng'an, losing the support of the Prince Yong's mansion was also a good thing.