Wang Tian also wanted to help many times, but after more than ten years of not doing anything, he didn't know what to do. He could only feel heartache in his heart, watching Afu's haggard appearance and feeling powerless.
When leaving, Afu was greatly surprised to learn that Wang Tian would be returning with them. He instinctively looked at Wang Tian, who was standing to the side.
Wang Tian's expression was also very natural, showing no sign of not wanting to go back. Afu was even more confused. Hadn't his father said he felt indebted to the young master and didn't want to return?
He then looked at Shen Xuan's smiling face, and Afu suddenly understood. It was the young master's efforts that made his father willing to return.
When Lu Yu returned home and saw Wang Tian, he was also surprised for a moment. Knowing it was his little husband's efforts, he naturally agreed with a smile and praised his husband profusely, making Shen Xuan blush.
After discussion, the group decided to set the wedding date for February, as it was inconvenient to get married in the first month. Lu Yu and Shen Xuan had no objections.
Gu Yitong readily agreed, and finally received everyone's approval.
The wedding was set for early February. Afu would be three months pregnant by then, and not showing, so getting married was not impossible.
Moreover, after March, the fetus would be basically stable. Marriage would inevitably involve some exertion, and the groom would be the most tired. If the fetus was stable after three months, it would be more reassuring.
With the wedding date set, Gu Yitong went home to tell Gu Yi. Gu Yi was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a long time. He never expected his sister to...
But this was good. If it followed the normal process, with Afu's personality, he would never marry his sister so quickly without some pushing.
Gu Yi liked this brother-in-law very much.
It was just a pity for Afu. Alas...
Gu Yi felt sorry for Afu but could do nothing about it. He could only try his best to do more.
He was now helping Gu Yitong prepare the betrothal gifts at home, and he did not change even after being reprimanded by Gu Yitong many times.
Logically speaking, an unmarried young master should not be involved in such matters. However, Afu was his friend and would be his brother-in-law in the future. He felt very guilty, so he had to help with these matters.
Every time Gu Yitong reprimanded him with rules, Gu Yi would bring up Gu Yitong's own breaches of etiquette. Before marrying someone, she had already crossed the line of propriety, even if it was under duress, it was still a handle.
At such times, Gu Yitong was left speechless and could only let Gu Yi help.
However, it was also fortunate to have Gu Yi's help. Otherwise, in the span of a month, relying solely on Gu Yitong would not be enough, even if she could be in two places at once.
Gu Yi knew about Afu's current physical condition. Since his sister could not accompany him, he went to see him every day, telling jokes to amuse him.
And Wang Tian was still here taking care of Afu. Although Wang Tian did not yet know how to express his guilt and fatherly love for Afu, the clumsy love he showed was also touching.
How could Afu not feel it while being in the midst of it all?
In addition, the small trinkets that Gu Yitong asked Gu Yi to bring over were all tailored to Afu's preferences.
Shen Xuan would always ask Lu Yu for a copy of the recently created storybooks. Before the storybooks went on sale, Afu had already finished reading them in the manor.
Ada's meticulous care every day, and the careful consideration before speaking each word.
All these things, each one carrying the love of everyone, moved Afu deeply, and his body gradually began to improve.
Pregnancy could not be hidden for long. Within half a month, the servants in the manor began to spread rumors.
There were many versions of the content, but the most common and believable one was this:
It was said that Afu, in order to escape his slave status and climb the social ladder, had drugged Miss Gu and climbed into Gu Yitong's bed. He had finally gotten pregnant as he wished and was about to get married.
Afu initially paid no attention to such things, finding them somewhat laughable. The servants in the manor had always been like this; they were not good at work but were the best at gossiping.
However, as more and more people said it, the content became more elaborate.
Even Afu's active role in bed was fabricated by some.
Afu, who had just started to recover from his low mood, was almost driven back to his original state by these sensational claims. How could such claims be ignored?
Shen Xuan also noticed Afu's recent psychological state but did not know the reason.
Of course, these words were whispered among the servants when they gathered together, so Shen Xuan naturally did not know. Wang Tian, upon hearing such words, had no standing to reprimand them.
After all, the servants in the manor also knew about Wang Tian's past when Lu Yu exposed Zhao Liu's evil deeds. No one took Wang Tian seriously.
Wang Tian certainly wouldn't tell Shen Xuan about such things. Ada served Shen Xuan the most, but Ada had also been asked by Afu not to speak, keeping Shen Xuan in the dark.
However, Shen Xuan eventually found out about this matter and flew into a rage.
That day, the servants gathered again in the outer courtyard to discuss the matter, laughing and joking. Their ugly faces were reflected in Ada's eyes.
Initially, Ada didn't care about any rumors spread about him, but this time it was different; they were spreading rumors about Afu.
Ada took a deep breath, no longer intending to remain silent. He strode over to the servants and, using his long arms and legs, pulled out the servants who were in the middle.
"Slap!" A crisp and loud slap echoed in the courtyard, and the courtyard instantly fell silent.
Before the person who was slapped could react, his other cheek was slapped again.
"This is the consequence of spreading rumors and gossiping! If you don't want to be sold, then shut your mouths, work diligently, and don't become like the long-tongued gossips from the village entrance at such a young age!"
They had never seen Ada so fierce and were all stunned into silence, not daring to make a sound.
The person who was slapped was the troublemaker among them. Having lost face in front of everyone, he naturally wouldn't let it go. After reacting, he raised his hand to slap Ada back.
Ada, who was still holding him, was naturally on guard. Before he could retaliate, Ada kicked him away.
Not wanting to get entangled with them further, the main husband was still waiting for him at the medical clinic to pick up something.
It was only because Shen Xuan was not at home that they dared to be so brazen today.
After being hit and lectured, and looking down on Ada, the person lost face and waited at the entrance of the inner courtyard, wanting to retaliate.
As Ada took his things and was about to leave, he was unprepared and was punched directly in the jaw, his lips instantly bleeding.
There were a few others with him who pinned Ada to the ground, and the person became even more smug, riding on Ada and punching him repeatedly.
Fists are no match for four hands, let alone when all four limbs are pinned to the ground and unable to move.
Hearing the commotion in the courtyard, Wang Tian followed the sound to the entrance of the inner courtyard. Afu also followed, but was shocked by what he saw, his heart sinking. Why were they fighting?
Wang Tian rushed forward, trying to pull away Liu Ning, who was riding on Ada, to rescue the beaten Ada.