"Dad, why did you come out?" Gu Mingyan raised an eyebrow.
The old Marquis glared at him, first tossed the bundle on his shoulder onto the carriage, and then silently climbed up.
Gu Mingyan: "......"
What mischief are you up to again?
Are you going to the Northern Frontier grasslands with Yan'er?
"Dad, get down quickly!~" Gu Mingyan tried to pull the old Marquis out.
Unexpectedly, the old Marquis slapped his hand away and said stubbornly, "You brat, what are you doing? Let go, if you dare to pull me again, I'll chop off your head!~" kuAiδugg
Gu Mingyan: "......"
Steward Zhou: "......"
It's estimated that in the capital, only the old Marquis dared to scold Gu Mingyan like this.
"Dad, what do you want to do in the Northern Frontier? This journey will be arduous and long, and your body won't be able to handle it!~" Gu Mingyan said helplessly.
Alas, at this age, can't you just stay home and enjoy retirement, why are you causing trouble outside...
The old Marquis pouted and said without thinking, "Can't I go to see my old flame?"
Gu Mingyan again: "......"
Actually, he believed his father had the courage and popularity. After all, the old Marquis in his youth was spirited and a white-robed Marquis.
Having fought in battles for so many years, having one or two lovers is normal...
It seemed that his father was determined to go today.
"Daughter-in-law, look at this brat. You two aren't even married yet, and he already dislikes me so much!~" The old Marquis began to complain to Han Chiyan, putting on a pitiful act. "Since you both hate me, then I won't go. I'll just run away from home, out of sight, out of mind..."
Saying that, the old Marquis jumped off the carriage, slung his bundle over his shoulder, and pretended to walk towards the end of the street.
Everyone: "......"
Old Marquis, you are truly a great comedian.
Steward Zhou's eyes were watering from holding back his laughter. He thought, in this Marquis's mansion, ever since the young Marquis returned, he cherished the master as if he were his own eyeball. It's estimated that in this world, no one loves you more than the young master, so how could he dislike you?
The old Marquis kept looking back, and seeing that no one stopped him, he became even more depressed...
"You, have wolves stolen your hearts? Oh, you're making me so angry!~"
The old Marquis simply sat down on the ground and threw a tantrum.
Gu Mingyan was utterly helpless and quickly walked over to help the old Marquis up. "My child will let you go, alright? Come, get in the carriage..."
He had no way to deal with a father like this.
As the old Marquis climbed onto the carriage, he asked, "Can I bring a few more boxes of storybooks?"
The journey is so long, there must be something to pass the time...
Just as Gu Mingyan was about to refuse, Han Chiyan smiled and said, "Let the old Marquis bring a few books. They don't weigh much!~"
So, under everyone's gaze, the old Marquis's storybooks filled half the carriage. Not only were they heavy, but they were also quite thick, making the horses whinny incessantly...
Seeing that everything was almost ready, Gu Mingyan helped Han Chiyan onto the first carriage and instructed Steward Zhou, "Let's go!~"
"Alright!"
The three carriages sped away. Huhu Shuang'er didn't forget to lift the curtain and warn Chu Jiangtun, "Listen to me, before I come back, don't get fat, or I won't want you anymore!~"
Chu Jiangtun, who was about to cry, "......"
Why do the people he likes all leave him?
His parents and sister were about to return to Dashui Village. He thought he would have Miss Shuang'er to accompany him, but now even she had left...
If it weren't for the numerous matters concerning the inn and the bank, Chu Jiangtun would also have liked to go to the grasslands with Shuang'er.
"Young master, let's go back. The wind has started to blow!~" Old Ma reminded him.
The climate in the capital was similar to Dashui Village. Every spring and autumn, strong winds would begin to blow...
Due to excessive logging in recent years and severe damage to vegetation, sandstorms sometimes occurred.
The hazy sky was like a tornado, with countless sand and stones lifted by the fierce wind, blocking out the sun and the sky, which was very frightening.
"I want to go to the General's Mansion to see Mom and Dad!~" Chu Jiangtun got into the carriage and instructed Old Ma, "Go buy some gifts. After all, this is our first visit, we can't go empty-handed..."
"Understood, young master!"
Meanwhile, Gu Zhenshan, who was at the General's Mansion, was strolling through the back garden with Madam Gu.
Yesterday, Eunuch Zhao came to deliver an imperial decree, ordering him to rest for a few days before returning to the Northern Frontier to guard the border. Therefore, before parting, he wanted to spend more time with his sister...
"Sister, look!~" Gu Zhenshan pointed to a rockery not far away and smiled, "Sister, do you remember? When I was little, you always took me to climb the rockery. Every time I fell and got bruised, you would help me apply ointment. Also, back then, the concubines in the General's Mansion treated you badly, so I secretly put laxatives in their tea. Sister, you even helped me keep watch, haha..."
Upon hearing this, Madam Gu's thoughts drifted back to the past.
She remembered when her father was about to die, it was a cold, bone-chilling snowy night, and a concubine forced her to kneel in the snow all night...
Although the old general was nearing his end, he understood everything in his heart, but he was powerless to protect his daughter.
He set a great fire and died in anger.
"I can't believe time has passed so quickly. In the blink of an eye, I'm already a grandmother!~" Madam Gu's eyes glistened with tears.
Seeing this, Gu Zhenshan handed her a handkerchief and comforted her, "It's all in the past. When people get old, they tend to recall their childhood. These years you've been away from home, I've felt so regretful and guilty. I think if I hadn't been mischievous and naughty back then, and had protected you, so many tragedies wouldn't have happened..."
"Zhenshan!" Madam Gu wiped away her tears and forced a smile. "How old were you back then? You couldn't even take care of yourself, how could you protect others? It was I who left without saying goodbye and didn't contact you actively all these years. If anyone is selfish, it should be me!~"
"Sister!"
Gu Zhenshan's eyes welled up with tears. In front of his sister, he was always the mischievous younger brother...
Just then, Xiao Xitian walked over with her hands behind her back.
In order to fulfill the wishes of the various aunts, she had devised a treatment plan for her uncle.
But before implementing the plan, she still needed to give her uncle a physical examination to determine the source of his illness, so that she could prescribe the right medicine...
"Mmm! Uncle, Mother, what a coincidence!~" Xiao Xitian greeted them with a smile.
Gu Zhenshan turned his head. "Oh, Xitian is here! Come to your uncle!"
Xiao Xitian turned her big eyes and slowly walked towards Gu Zhenshan...