The Prime Minister’s Darling - Chapter 151
Chapter 151: 109 Little Sun Sun (Two watches combined into one)_4
Lady Lai slowly began to stir from her slumber, and upon opening her eyes, she saw a small child.
The child was chubby, round and cute.
Lady Lai waved to the child.
The dog-like child was timid and frightened, quickly retreating. Coincidentally, Administrator Lai emerged from the room just then and the child waddled over to him and clutched his leg: “Daddy… Daddy…”
Daddy?
Lady Lai looked from her son to the small child, her aged and cloudy eyes brightened suddenly.
The Bodhisattva had shown mercy!
She had a grandchild!
Due to Gu Jiao’s ongoing refusal to return to the residence, this delay also held back Marquis Gu and Gu Jinyu from returning to the Capital City.
Originally, Marquis Gu had planned to return to the Capital City by the end of June, bringing along the Yao Family and the twins. However, both Yao Family members and Gu Yan had stayed back because of Gu Jiao, much to the consternation of Marquis Gu.
Gu Jinyu was even more upset.
Lady Shu had promised to hold a grand Coming-of-Age ceremony for her and, at that ceremony, to confer upon her the title of “County Princess”.
The title of “County Princess” was a very rare honor. Becoming a “County Princess” meant that even if the news of her not being the biological child of the Gu Family were to be revealed, her social status wouldn’t be greatly affected.
But if she was unable to return at all, what could be said about the Coming-of-Age ceremony?
Gu Jinyu was so anxious and upset that she developed a blister on her lips.
When Marquis Gu visited her and saw her in such a state, he couldn’t help feel distressed: “How are you caring for the young miss? Don’t you know to avoid preparing spicy food in such hot weather?”
The maidservant replied, “It is a misunderstanding, Marquis. The young miss has been eating very lightly these days. Her condition is due to pent-up stress.”
Gu Jinyu sighed: “You shouldn’t speak carelessly. All of you, leave us.”
“Yes.”
The maidservants left.
Gu Jinyu said to Marquis Gu, “Father, I am truly fine.”
Marquis Gu frowned, “Nonsense, you are troubled. You haven’t been smiling much lately.”
Gu Jinyu lowered her gaze, “I miss grandmother. She is old and had a fall at the beginning of the year. Although she healed, she isn’t as nimble as before. I don’t know how much longer I will be able to show her filial piety.”
Her words struck a chord with Marquis Gu. Ordinarily, he was very filial, and Lady Lai had only two children left: him and Lady Shu.
Lady Shu entered the palace and could barely see Lady Lai once a year. He, being the son, should be by his mother’s side taking care of her. Considering this, he felt like he wasn’t being a good son.
Marquis Gu frowned and decided to try persuading the Yao Family again.
To his surprise, the Yao Family was unmoved: “I won’t go back, neither will Yan Yan.”
Marquis Gu clicked his tongue: “How many years has it been since mother last saw Yan Yan?”
The Yao Family responded, “It doesn’t matter. She doesn’t like Yan Yan anyway.”
Marquis Gu retorted, “When has mother ever not liked Yan Yan? Yan Yan is her own grandson. She doesn’t have time to love him enough.”
But just not as much as she loved her first three beloved grandsons.
The previous marchioness and Lady Lai were related by marriage, both hailing from the same family background. Therefore, her children were naturally favored by Lady Lai.
Moreover, her three sons lost their mother at a young age, which left Lady Lai with little time to show her concern for them.
The third reason was that Lady Lai didn’t respect the background of the Yao Family. The Yao Family had given birth to Gu Yan, who was sickly. Lady Lai suspected that it was because the Yao Family had a sickly constitution, causing them to pass it on to the offspring of the Gu Family.
Initially, Lady Lai treated Gu Jinyu indifferently, but given how remarkable Gu Jinyu turned out to be, she gradually warmed up to her, especially since the Lady Shu highly regarded her.
Marquis Gu knew he didn’t have much persuasive power in this argument. He cleared his throat and said: “But Jin Yu is about to have her Coming-of-Age ceremony. How can it be done without her mother being present?”
The Yao Family stated: “We can do it at the Villa as well.”
Marquis Gu retorted: “I can’t stay at the Villa forever, can I? If the mother is present, the father must be there as well.”
Yao Family considered it for a moment: “Why don’t you return to Capital City first and come back on the day of her Coming-of-Age ceremony?”
Marquis Gu: “…”
Why was it so difficult to bring his wife and children back to the Capital City?
Despite Marquis Gu’s best persuasive efforts, the Yao Family refused to relent.
Marquis Gu asked: “What will it take for you to return to Capital City?”
Yao Family replied: “When Jiaojiao returns, I will return.”
Marquis Gu: How could that girl possibly return!
Gu Jinyu was delivering a bowl of ginseng soup to the Yao Family and inadvertently overheard their conversation from outside the door.
Her personal maidservant was also there.
Having been with Gu Jinyu and knowing her and Gu Jiao’s background, the maidservant felt indignant on behalf of her young mistress: “Why does Lady Yao only wish to return to the Capital City when Miss Jiao returns? Isn’t Miss Jin Yu her daughter, too? In these past years, it has been Miss Jin Yu who has been diligently showing filial piety to Lady Yao. Lady Yao is bearing too much partiality!”
