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Jin Liu was sent over by Chun Er, and she was already dead. Xuan Er was not seriously injured, so let’s punish Zhi with ten strikes to set an example!
The decision rests with Mother. The daughter-in-law had no objections. Li Ruofeng lowered his head in compliance.
“I’m tired now; you all can handle the rest,” Old Madam Gu said as she stood up.
Seeing everyone exchanging glances, Gu Qingning could no longer suppress her inner anger. She stepped forward and blocked Old Madam Gu's path, saying, “Grandmother, the truth has yet to be uncovered, and you want to punish Zhi? This not only humiliates your granddaughter but also tarnishes the reputation of the Duke of Zhongyuan’s residence. As I’ve said before, if Aunt cannot uncover the truth, we must report it to the authorities.”
Old Madam Gu felt a surge of blood rise in her chest, her back teeth nearly grinding together. For the sake of a servant, Gu Qingning repeatedly defied her, causing her to lose face as the matriarch of the Duke of Zhongyuan’s residence in front of younger generations.
“Big girl, your health hasn’t fully recovered yet. You shouldn’t concern yourself with these matters; let your aunt handle them,” Old Madam Gu said through gritted teeth while feigning kindness.
Before Gu Qingning could respond, a voice interrupted.
“Why is everyone gathered in Ning’er’s courtyard?” Gu Changqing rushed over in his formal attire, eager to see Gu Qingning. Upon entering the courtyard, he was met with a sea of people.
“Since Changqing is here, let him handle it,” Old Madam Gu said upon seeing her son enter.
Old Madam Gu was the concubine of the late marquis. After Gu Changqing’s biological mother passed away, she was elevated from concubine to legitimate wife. She had never liked Gu Changqing since childhood; the late marquis favored him and personally taught him. Even his marriage was beyond her control—he married Shi Min from a merchant family against her wishes.
After the late marquis passed away, Gu Changqing inherited his title after following him into battle, leaving her son Gu Siyuan with nothing.
From then on, she never cared about Gu Changqing’s affairs. If it weren’t for her daughter-in-law Li Ruofeng insisting on coming for the sake of granddaughter Gu Yan, she wouldn’t have bothered to get involved in this mess.
“Father.” Looking at the living Gu Changqing before her, tears streamed down Gu Qingning's face uncontrollably. It turned out everything was not a dream; her father was still alive, her sister was there too, and all their family members were present.
“Qing’er, are you well?” Gu Changqing focused solely on Gu Qingning and didn’t notice that Old Madam Gu had slipped away while he wasn’t paying attention.
Li Ruofeng initially intended to stay and continue pressing the issue. However, seeing the stern and serious expression on Gu Changqing's face filled her with an inexplicable sense of fear.
She thought for a moment—why should she feel afraid when it was Gu Qingning who made a mistake? It made no sense! With that thought, she straightened her back and resolutely sought justice for Gu Yuxuan.
“My daughter has worried Father.” Glancing at Li Ruofeng, Gu Qingning turned and managed a faint smile.
Li Ruofeng’s small movements did not escape Gu Qingning's notice; as long as she knew how to be sensible now, she wouldn’t press further. But if Li Ruofeng refused to relent, she would seize this opportunity to make her suffer a bit.
Hearing Gu Changqing's voice, Gu Wan Ning also stood up from beside the bed with Hong Ling’s support and moved to stand next to him.
Standing aside like an outsider, Li Ruofeng felt ignored by everyone; even Zhi, who knelt on the ground, merely lowered her head quietly. She suddenly felt disrespected and overlooked.
Clearing her throat deliberately to draw attention to herself didn’t yield any results.
Gu Changqing pretended not to hear her and continued expressing concern for Gu Qingning before asking about Gu Wan Ning's eye condition. Afterward, he sat down at a golden nanmu table where Lu Yan brought him a cup of tea. Thirsty, he drank several cups.
Watching as they ignored her completely infuriated Li Ruofeng. She hadn’t come to witness their emotional displays; she had come to seek justice for her son! Being left out like this—what did it mean?
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