Chapter 1848: 917 Mother-Daughter Bond Severed (Second Update)
Gu Jiao took out a small notebook and wrote swiftly: “Big brother, is your throat uncomfortable?”
The old Marquis glanced at it and nearly exploded on the spot!
What big brother!
Your cover was blown long ago!
Cheeky Jiao: As long as I don’t admit it, my cover hasn’t been blown.
Gu Changqing rarely saw his grandfather at a loss, and couldn’t help but smile as he said to Gu Jiao, “Are you just here to see your adoptive father?”
Gu Jiao thought for a moment: “I already had dinner with General Xuanyuan last night… Well, seeing him again wouldn’t hurt.”
Gu Changqing glanced at his grandfather, whose face was ashen, and asked his sister, “Anything else?”
Gu Jiao’s eyes darted around: “Hmm… Liao Chen?”
“Humph!”
The old Marquis snorted in anger and walked off without looking back!
Gu Changqing watched his grandfather leave in a huff and sighed, “Grandfather, since you’re already here, why not pay a visit to the Duke of An? Didn’t you just promise His Majesty in the palace that you would entertain the Duke properly?”
The old Marquis didn’t pause for a second, making a sharp turn and marching directly into the Duke of An’s residence.
Gu Changqing twitched the corner of his mouth: Your reaction is way too fast… Were you just waiting for me to say that?
As he brushed past Gu Jiao, the old Marquis gave her a very noticeable sidelong glance.
As if to say: If you’re going to disguise, do it right—no mask, bad review!
Steward Zheng welcomed the grandfather and grandson warmly, smiling as he invited them in.
Gu Jinyu was left outside all alone, feeling as if the entire world had abandoned her.
The development of the situation was completely beyond her expectations, and she couldn’t regain her composure for a long time.
The gaze people directed at her carried a hint of strangeness.
Originally, everyone thought that the young lady wasn’t acknowledged by the Marquis Residence. Who would have guessed that she was the one not recognized? The young lady was cherished by her grandfather and elder brother while she got scolded by the old Marquis just for calling him grandfather.
“That’s right, I heard that the Marquis’ daughter was mistakenly swapped with a country girl from an early age. The second young lady is the one who came from the countryside.”
“A pheasant is just a pheasant; it can’t turn into a phoenix on the branch.”
“Exactly. If they truly considered her a sister, why wouldn’t they tell her about becoming the Duke of An’s adoptive daughter?”
“She dares to say anything. Didn’t she just come here to tattle?”
Men aren’t really blind to the act; it’s just that some men happen to fall for it.
Steward Zheng turned around and gave Gu Jinyu a cold, hard stare: “Ha, asking for humiliation!”
“Miss… shall we… shall we go?” The maid who had rushed over gently tugged on Gu Jinyu’s sleeve.
Gu Jinyu’s face burned, more embarrassed and humiliated than ever before.
Was it because she publicly embarrassed Gu Jiao that her grandfather and brother left her with no way out?
But wasn’t Gu Jiao not embarrassed at all?
She’s the Duke’s daughter, living so gloriously!
Only she was the pathetic one!
“Miss, let’s go…” the maid advised softly.
Gu Jinyu awkwardly returned to the Marquis Residence.
She didn’t even want the jewelry anymore, having no mood for it.
She directly went back to her own courtyard.
But she hadn’t rested for a while when the little maid reported that Aunt Fang, from the lady’s side, had come.
Aunt Fang had gone home to visit her family and only returned to Bishui Alley at noon. She brought some unintentionally overheard information. After hearing it, Yao Family sent her to the Marquis Residence to summon Gu Jinyu.
Gu Jinyu originally didn’t plan to go, but thinking about Gu Jiao’s status, she was very curious to know what had happened to Gu Jiao. How did she become the Duke’s daughter?
She made a trip to Bishui Alley.
Gu Xiaobao was still napping.
The Yao Family met her in the main room.
Since moving to Bishui Alley, the Yao Family’s complexion and spirit had been improving day by day. Now, she even looked younger than she did years ago.
Gu Jinyu didn’t look very well, sitting down coldly on the other side of the table.
The Yao Family turned to look at her: “Jinyu, I called you here today because there’s something I want to tell you.”
Gu Jinyu said coldly, “What a coincidence, I also have something to tell Mother.”
She used to call her ‘Mama.’
Aunt Fang didn’t like her attitude. No matter how aloof she was, the young lady had never shown a sour face to the lady.
The Yao Family didn’t mind her attitude. When you have no expectations, you won’t be disappointed.
The Yao Family said, “Alright, you go first.”
Gu Jinyu said coldly, “I heard that Big Sister became the daughter of the Duke of An. Why would Mother keep such a big thing from me?”