Happy News?

Gu Wanning: "..."

Gu Anqi said, "I'll leave Zhi Nu in your care, sister. I'll go back and check on things first."

He was worried about his wife's current condition.

"Go on, all of you go back and rest."

Gu Wanning took Zhi Nu back to her "new home".

"Madam, am I really... the lost young master of the manor?"

"No, you must be the lost second young master of the manor." Gu Wanning smiled and patted his head. "I know that today's events happened so suddenly, and you may not be able to accept it or believe it. But let's take it slow, okay?"

"Madam, I'm afraid, I'm afraid I've made a mistake..."

He thought the same thing as Gu Wanning.

If you gain something and then lose it, it's better not to have gained it at all.

"There's no mistake. You've seen the portrait yourself, isn't it exactly the same? And you're an orphan, and your age is similar. Everything matches up. Don't panic, we adults are here for you... Take your time, no one will blame you."

"Okay, thank you, madam."

Gu Wanning didn't force him to change his address. Seeing that he was indeed scared, she had Er Ya put his bedding on the kang (a heated brick bed) and went to sleep on the bed herself.

Late at night, Zhi Nu tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

"Madam, are you asleep?" he asked softly.

"Not yet," Gu Wanning replied in the darkness.

She couldn't sleep either.

She thought more deeply than Zhi Nu.

She thought about the ice flowers filling the courtyard, about the jewelry on the kang (heated brick bed) in the main courtyard of the Marquis's Residence's mansion, and about... Xu Weibei.

After the chaotic reunion, she was finally able to calmly reflect on the day's events.

Xu Weibei's meticulously prepared surprises ultimately went unused, resulting in his own resolute rejection.

He's such a proud man; he must hate himself now.

But that's fine too.

Gu Wanning dislikes lingering ties.

Once it's broken, it's broken.

There's no need to meet, no need to linger; wishing him well is enough.

Despite her rationality, she was still uneasy.

With the matter of the Zhi Nu added to her turmoil, how could Gu Wanning possibly fall asleep?

She was sure that none of her family members were asleep either.

She kept Zhi Nu as she spoke, "Zhi Nu, do you know? Actually, I came back to this family later. When I came back, I was even older than you are now!"

"Really?" Zhi Nu asked in surprise.

"Yes, let me tell you about what happened when I first came back..." Gu Wanning said, "Back then, things were really chaotic. I'm stubborn, I can't stand being taken advantage of, and I can't stand being wronged. I'm not as well-behaved as you, so my family would compare me to my sister and didn't like me."

How could I not like you? You're so wonderful, Madam.

What will he do then?

Will he be liked by his family?

"No, relationships change gradually. It's hard to develop feelings for someone who doesn't live under the same roof," Gu Wanning said. "It takes time for family members to truly treat each other well. Zhi Nu, you must have had many difficulties adjusting at the beginning, even if this is a home you never dreamed of. There will be all sorts of conflicts, but a family is always a family..."

At home, things might be chaotic, but once they step outside, they all share the same surname, Gu.

No matter how strained her relationship with her family was in the past, she still had to rely on them when she needed help the most.

"Take your time and everything will be alright. You have an older brother and a younger brother, and they both love you very much."

Gu Wanning thought that it was easier for children to develop feelings for each other when they played together.

What can a child that age say to an adult?

At the same time, He Shi was also talking to Gu Anqi.

The two people are arguing.

This was the first time, and He Shi's attitude was very firm.

--He Shi. He requested a banquet to let people know that her son had returned.

She said, "... I've already wronged Zhi Nu. He just came home, he doesn't understand anything, and he's filled with anxiety. My poor child, he's suffered so much outside. If it weren't for Gu Wanning in saving him, I can't even imagine what would have happened..."

As she spoke, He Shi broke down in tears and could no longer speak.

"I know, sweetheart," Gu Anqi held his wife in his arms, gently comforting her, "I know you feel sorry for Zhi Nu. But..."

"No buts! He's our son. If we don't give him enough respect and attention, do you want what happened to Gu Wanning to repeat itself? No, I won't! I want everyone to know that he is our biological son, just like his brothers, the rightful grandson of the Gu family!"

What would outsiders, who don't know the situation, say about her son?

Is he an illegitimate child?

Is he an adopted son?

No, He Shi wished she could announce it to the world, to let everyone know that this was her lost and found biological son.

"I know Father will be unhappy," He Shi said. "He doesn't like banquets at home. But for Zhi Nu's sake, can't we make an exception this once? We've wronged him, and I just want to make it up to him. I don't want him to suffer any more grievances. Husband, husband, I beg you, please?"

"Okay, sweetie, don't cry, I'll go arrange it."

My sister's tragedy must not be repeated.

No matter how much your family cares in your heart, it's not as good as showing it through your actions.

Moreover, Gu Anqi's mind would be in turmoil whenever his wife cried.

From childhood and myself

Childhood sweethearts

In public, she is dignified, virtuous, and considerate; only in front of him does she become a sweet and obedient girl, "Lying gently on her lover's lap, pitiful wherever she is."

She was his sweetheart, and he couldn't let her cry.

Chapter 138 A Joyous Event?

The next day, Gu Anqi proposed to Gu Yuanshi that they should hold a banquet to celebrate Zhi Nu's return.

Gu Yuanshi did indeed disagree.

However, Gu Anqi insisted, and he quickly gave in.

In this family, Gu Anqi showed the most respect to his eldest son.

The eldest son will inherit everything from him in the future and is also a de facto patriarch in the family, so as long as he insists, Gu Yuanshi will often compromise.