A Husband and Wife's Nighttime Conversation
Gu Wanning froze, then looked at Gu Anqi —what had happened to her mother?
He Shi came out upon hearing the news, she didn't know what had happened. But when she heard Wei Shi cry out "Zhi Nu!" she stepped forward, tears streaming down her face, and looked at Shitou in disbelief.
Is this the child she dreams of day and night?
"What are you all doing at the door? Who upset your mother?" Gu Yuanshi came out of the house and said unhappily.
"Husband, husband, look at Zhi Nu, look at Zhi Nu!" Wei Shi exclaimed excitedly upon hearing his voice. "Look at Zhi Nu quickly, doesn't he look exactly like Anqi when he was little? Of the three brothers, I never expected that the one who looks most like Anqi when he was young would be Zhi Nu."
Gu Wanning was dumbfounded.
Is this even possible?
Just because they look alike, He Shi concluded that this was her grandson?
Isn't this a bit too arbitrary?
Moreover, the truth of what happened back then has already come to light...
Dad knows the truth; let's see how he tries to distract Mom.
Gu Wanning thought that her birthday was probably not a good one.
It seems like everything happened on this one day; all sorts of things were in complete chaos.
But Gu Yuanshi looked at the Shitou and murmured, "It looks like it, it looks like it, it's exactly the same."
Gu Wanning:!!
He Shi cried out, "My Zhi Nu, my Zhi Nu, my son!"
His cries were filled with anguish, and everyone around him felt deeply distressed.
Gu Anqi maintained his composure, but his hands trembled uncontrollably in his sleeves.
"Let's talk about this when we get home. Let's not let others watch the show here."
The group escorted the terrified Shitou home.
As if provoked, Wei Shi searched through Gu Yuanshi's study for an unknown amount of time before finding a stack of yellowed papers.
"Look, look, these are portraits your father drew of your eldest and second brothers many years ago, and me too!" Wei Shi's lips trembled with excitement as she showed them to Gu Wanning.
Gu Wanning glanced at it and was also shocked.
It's not just copy and paste, it's practically identical.
Alright, the Shitou is just Zhi Nu!
The whole family was immersed in the joy of being reunited with their loved ones, but Shitou felt like he was dreaming.
Why did he suddenly become the grandson of the Chief Grand Secretary?
He had parents, brothers, relatives, and a home... Even in his dreams, he had never had such a beautiful dream.
Someone come quick and wake him up.
Shitou couldn't bear the shock and instinctively went to find the person he trusted most.
He gripped Gu Wanning's sleeve tightly, hiding behind her.
Gu Wanning could only say to everyone, "Give him some time, don't frighten the child."
Let alone the child, she herself feels like she's dreaming.
Let her sort things out again.
She has a small brain capacity, so let her think for a while longer.
Gu Yuanshi sent people to bring his second and third sons home.
Gu Wanning then recounted her encounter with the Shitou in detail.
Although the eldest brother met the Shitou earlier than the rest of the family, he himself did not know what he looked like as a child.
But parents are different; they saw it immediately.
Gu Anwei returned first, looked at the Shitou, and nodded, saying, "It does indeed resemble my elder brother."
Gu Wanning was finally able to think things through. "Big brother and sister-in-law, did Zhi Nu have any birthmarks or anything like that? Could there be a mistake?"
It's one thing if the whole family was disappointed because of a mistake, but Gu Wanning didn't dare to think about the impact it would have on Shitou.
Some forms of wealth, if briefly possessed and then lost, are better never to have existed at all.
Shitou is obedient, intelligent, down-to-earth, and hardworking. He will have a good future on his own. He shouldn't be dragged into this mess.
"There are no birthmarks," He Shi cried. "I had it checked when she was born, and I even said, 'This child is fair and clean...'"
Gu Wanning took a deep breath. "Since they look so alike, it must be Zhi Nu."
That's not it either.
The truth of what happened back then is no longer important.
The important thing is that Shitou is a good child, and his mother and sister-in-law can finally let go of their worries.
Those who are alive are always the most important.
Chapter 137 Talking Between Husband and Wife
Gu Wanning spoke to her father and brothers privately about her thoughts.
Gu Anqi nodded and said, "That's what I think too. However, I still want to re-examine the case files from back then."
"Alright," Gu Yuanshi said, "Even if it's a mistake, it shows that this child is destined for our family, and we won't starve him. Your mother and wife will be at peace with it. Gu Wanning's consideration is excellent."
Too much time has passed, and the truth may be impossible to uncover, but we should still try our best to find out.
As for the outcome... well, they know what's going to happen.
"And another thing," Gu Wanning said, "Zhi Nu can't be without me and Er Ya for a moment. Father, eldest brother, he's still a child after all, so it's understandable that he can't accept it right away. How about I take him to stay with me for a while? It's not far anyway, and I'll bring him home tomorrow."
"You're not staying at home today?" Gu Yuanshi, his feelings complicated.
"Hmm." Gu Wanning smiled, "Now that I've found a place, I'll be moving out sooner or later anyway, so I don't want to trouble my family anymore. Oh, and I should also send a message to my sister tomorrow, so she can be happy too."
Gu Wanqing Zhi Nu far more distressed by the loss of her young servant than the newcomer, Zhi Nu.
Ever since Zhi Nu was lost, Gu Wanqing has prayed to gods and Buddhas every year during festivals.
Gu Wanning thought that once Gu Wanqing knew the news, she would definitely be eager to come back and see her nephew.
If she had the chance, she would remind Gu Wanqing.
"Yes, yes, I was so busy I forgot about it. Let Wanqing be happy too," Gu Yuanshi said. "I'm truly pleased that you sisters have such a good relationship."