Chapter 227: 137 Blushing (Second Update)_2
The words from housekeeper Fong were both sarcastic towards Gu Jinyu and put down Gu Chenglin, making the marquis of Gu, even if he sees Gu Chenglin weeping, think that he is being fussy.
The Marquis of Gu frowned, “Has Yanyan met Chenglin?”
Housekeeper Fong sneered, “Interestingly, all three young masters happened to attend the same academy. On the first day of school, the third young master recognized the young master, but the young master did not recognize him. He was then kidnapped and tied up in the firewood room for a whole day, barely surviving a life-threatening illness.”
The Marquis of Gu was furious, “Rebellious son! Let him kneel in the ancestral hall for me!”
After speaking coldly, the Marquis of Gu did not even check on Gu Chenglin’s injuries and left to see Gu Yan in Bishui Alley.
Only housekeeper Fong and Gu Jinyu were left on the lawn.
Gu Jinyu opened her mouth.
Housekeeper Fong bowed, “Young Mistress, it’s getting late. You should go rest. I have to go attend to Madam.”
“Housekeeper!” Gu Jinyu stopped her, “I… what I intended to say earlier…”
Housekeeper Fong nodded, “I understand. Although Young Mistress is not the Marquis Residence’s own blood, Madam still brought you up with care. How could Young Mistress not support Madam and instead support others? Wouldn’t that be heartless and ungrateful?”
Gu Jinyu turned pale.
Housekeeper Fong lightly smiled, “I am a servant and not an eloquent speaker. Please bear with me, Young Mistress.”
Gu Jinyu wasn’t sure what to say, feeling as though she’d been scolded even if housekeeper Fong didn’t directly confront her.
After all, housekeeper Fong is loyal to Madam Yao, so only Gu Yan could defy her – not amiable Gu Jinyu.
“Housekeeper’s words are too harsh.” Gu Jinyu replied, “Housekeeper, go take care of my mother.”
Housekeeper Fong said solemnly, “Young mistress may want to remember Madam’s words: don’t associate too much with the sons of the previous wife. They won’t accept you and won’t be your support in the future. Excuse my frankness, the only ones you can truly rely on are Madam and the young mistress.”
Gu Jinyu gives a little smile, “I’ll keep it in mind, Housekeeper.”
An ignorant country girl, who only knows how to scavenge for food, how can she be her backbone?
Because her lame husband who knows some knowledge there?
Old Housekeeper is indeed old indeed.
When the Marquis of Gu went to see Gu Yan, Gu Yan had already recovered quite well, but was still pretending to be on the brink of death.
Marquis Gu was furious. When he returned to the residence, he was determined not to release Gu Chenglin from the ancestral hall, no matter how much the old lady Gu tried to persuade him.
The old lady Gu ordered servants to send the charcoal to Gu Chenglin.
“What charcoal? Let him freeze to death!”
And that’s how Gu Chenglin’s charcoal was confiscated by his own father.
The matter of girl’s school, Xiao Liulang also heard some rumours in the national academy.
The matter was slightly different from the rumour within the circles, it was not advocated by the princess, but over a decade ago, the Empress Dowager had proposed the establishment of a girls’ school, but got unanimously opposed by the Emperor and the ministers.
The matter then was set aside.
Revisiting the old subject now, it is very likely the Emperor’s idea.
The Grand Tutor of the imperial house leading the officials to advocate for the reopening of the national academy, his prestige instantly rose among the court and people. The Emperor wanted to accumulate fame and prestige for the royal family, so he established a girls’ school under the name of the princess.
Since it was established by the court, the quality of the girls’ school must not be too poor.
During dinner, Xiao Liulang mentioned the matter of the girls’ school at the table.
Little Monk Jing Kong exclaimed in surprise, “Girls’ school? Does that mean Jiaojiao can go too?”
The old lady vaguely felt that the phrase ‘girls’ school’ sounded oddly familiar. She tried hard to remember, but could think of nothing. However, it did not stop her from supporting Gu Jiao to go to school, “She can go.”
Gu Jiao: …I don’t want to go.
Having gone through a series of harsh experiences like college entrance exams in her previous life, a certain someone was determined not to study again in this life.
Home was not too forceful, after all, being forced to go to school is a wretched experience.
Xiao Liulang, Gu Shun, Gu Yan, and Monk Jing Kong all deeply agreed!
After dinner, Monk Jing Kong suddenly looked at Gu Jiao with anticipation, “Jiaojiao, I want to eat sugar-coated haws!”
Gu Jiao smiled and pinched his little tiger hat, “Okay, I’ll go buy them for you.”
That’s the advantage of living on the street. You can go buy whatever you want to eat at any time, which is something we didn’t have in the countryside.
“I’ll go.” Xiao Liulang said.
“It’s not that far.” Gu Jiao added.
The old lady waved her hand, “Fine, you both go! Stop dilly-dallying!”
Both went to Chang’an Avenue together.