bayedsolid Chapter 414 Demanding a Change of Address Fee
Chapter 414 Demanding a Change of Address Fee
Dongfang Jin sighed softly. "Fine, let's just consider it a life for a life."
That's a good way of thinking.
Regardless, once Hua Yutang dies, it will be our fault.
Gu Chenglin watched his father leisurely reclining in the carved armchair, lost in thought.
He took in every move his wife made beside him.
She unconsciously twisted the hem of her skirt with her fingertips, her earlobes slightly red, and her charming appearance was extremely cute.
Looks like he's chatting with Ruyi again.
Gu Chenglin couldn't help but smile slightly, and it took him a lot of effort to suppress his laughter.
He knew in his heart that his grandfather was pulled back from the brink of death thanks entirely to the precious elixir in Ruyi's possession.
Thinking of this, Ruyi gave him quite a few pills.
He looked at his father and took out a jade bottle from his Qiankun bag, which contained ten Peiyuan Pills.
"This is for you," he said respectfully.
"What?" Duke Rong took the jade bottle, his brows furrowed slightly, his eyes full of doubt.
Before Gu Chenglin could explain, Dongfang Jin spoke first, smiling and saying, "Father, these are medicine pills for nourishing the body, and they are very effective."
Gu Yunxiao also noticed Dongfang Jin's actions, and his gaze swept towards his younger brother, just in time to catch the smile in Gu Chenglin's eyes.
After a moment's thought, he made his judgment.
It seems that the reason why the eldest uncle's plan was disrupted was most likely because his sister-in-law did it secretly.
pill?
I'm afraid my grandfather will get better after taking this pill.
But she was just a woman...?
At that moment, it was as if a thunderbolt struck his mind, reminding him of the conversation he had overheard between Changsun Lan and Helian Shuo.
The sudden downfall of the Duke of Wu's mansion shattered the Zheng family's "spider web," along with the list of those who had been arrested by the Zheng clan.
And all this confidential information was given to him by his sister-in-law.
Not only that, but twenty-eight brothels in Jiuqu Lane were also looted, seemingly with her involvement behind the scenes.
Gu Yunxiao subconsciously clenched his fist and glanced at Dongfang Jin imperceptibly.
At this moment, a sense of envy welled up in my heart. What did my younger brother do to deserve such a wonderful woman by his side?
……
The carved and gilded palace lanterns cast a dim yellow glow, creating a somewhat eerie atmosphere in the study of the Rongguo Duke's mansion.
All around was quiet, with only the occasional crackling sound of the candlelight.
Hua Miaoyan raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping over each of their faces, and said softly, "Alright, you've all been through so much, go and rest."
Chenglin, your family can stay here too. We've been keeping the original courtyard for you.
Some time ago, your father heard that you had come to the capital, so he specially had the courtyard renovated.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yunxiao quickly nodded in agreement with Gu Chenglin: "Yes, it's getting late, so it's convenient to stay at home."
Your sister-in-law has already tidied up the room, using all brand new items, so you can rest assured.
He said that his father had someone renovate the courtyard where his younger brother lived some time ago.
He even asked Butler Ji to tell him not to interfere, and at the time, he was still very angry.
Because he couldn't say that it was his younger brother's courtyard.
Looking back now, the Joker was actually himself.
The night was as dark as ink, quietly enveloping the Rongguo Duke's Mansion.
Gu Yunxi smiled broadly, her tone full of enthusiasm: "Chenglin, Xiaojin, you can stay here tonight."
I haven't had a proper chat with you all in a long time. Let's have a good family gathering tomorrow.
Later, we'll invite Xiao Jin's parents, great-uncle, and their family over for a lively celebration.
After Gu Yunxi finished speaking, she fell into memories. Every time she stepped into the gate of the Rongguo Duke's Mansion in the past, she felt uneasy.
My husband and two children also disliked visiting my parents' home. Thinking about it now, I feel a mix of emotions.
Thinking of this, since getting married, she had rarely set foot in this place because of her father's bad reputation. Every time she returned, it was as if she was reopening old wounds.
But today, the words of my father and aunt, along with the deep-rooted blood ties between my brother and younger brother, still broke through all my concerns.
Gu Chenglin did not respond immediately. His gaze, like a gentle stream, fell softly upon Dongfang Jin, his eyes filled with a silent inquiry.
This scene, like a sharp needle, instantly stung the eyes of the Duke of Rong.
The Duke of Rongguo's chest heaved violently, veins bulged on his forehead, and his hands clenched into fists as he struggled to suppress the volcanic rage erupting within him.
"This unfilial son! He's so 'henpecked' in front of his father, and so blatantly so!" Duke Rong roared inwardly.
Gu Yunxi noticed her father's displeasure and secretly groaned inwardly.
She knew her father's temper well, and her brother's behavior of listening to his wife in everything was undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire of her father's anger.
Just as he was thinking of how to smooth things over, his father snorted coldly, his voice as sharp as the north wind on a cold night: "Hmph! I have already sent out the invitation."
"Perfect timing, tomorrow we'll have Chenglin and his family of four formally acknowledge their ancestry."
Dongfang Jin...
Recognizing one's ancestors and returning to one's roots?
Does that mean they'll be included in the Gu family genealogy?
Thinking about it, she glared at Gu Chenglin, seemingly taking out a cloth bag and a brocade box from her sleeve pocket, but actually taking them out of her spatial storage.
Inside are a thousand-year-old ginseng, a thousand-year-old lingzhi mushroom, and two passion fruits.
She placed the brocade box on the table in front of the cheap eunuch with both hands: "Your Excellency..."
The Duke of Rong stared intently at her and said sternly, "Call me Father!"
Dongfang Jin, holding the cloth bag and brocade box, paused slightly, momentarily speechless.
Call me dad?
this……?
Seeing this, Gu Chenglin pulled his wife aside, looked at his father, and said half-jokingly, "It's fine if my wife calls me 'Dad,' but we'll have to give her a 'change of address fee.'"
Hmph, he won't give you anything, but he expects his wife to call him "Dad"?
No, one thing at a time.
Gu Yunxiao suddenly looked up, staring at his younger brother with disbelief. How dare his younger brother do this?
That's their father. Although he usually doesn't care about them, his status is what it is.
He wouldn't dare tease his father.
Over here, Gu Yunxi and Dongfang Jin both gave Gu Chenglin a thumbs up.
Dongfang Jin...
My husband is amazing!
Gu Yunxi...
Little brother, you're awesome!
After hearing his youngest son's words and seeing the subtle actions of his youngest daughter-in-law and daughter, the Duke of Rongguo...
He was instantly enraged, so angry that he was practically fuming, his chest heaving violently, and his breathing becoming rapid.
This unfilial son dares to side with outsiders! He's furious!
However, despite his anger, he still had to save face.
He snorted coldly and looked pleadingly at Hua Miaoyan, who was watching the drama unfold.
Hua Miaoyan saw her husband looking at her pitifully, glared at him, but could only shake her head helplessly.
She knew that this old man was all bark and no bite.
I had prepared a gift for our first meeting long ago, but I hesitated to bring it out because I was too embarrassed to do so.
However, he probably didn't expect that Cheng Lin would set him up.
Then, Hua Miaoyan stood up with a light smile, took graceful steps, and walked to the antique bookshelf behind her.
Reaching out, I took a box adorned with exquisite carvings, exuding an air of luxury.
"Your father had already prepared a gift for you when you met. I heard that His Majesty has bestowed upon you a lot of mountain land."
Look, this is property in the Western Hills of Beijing's outskirts, right next to three mountains north of the royal temple.
There are a thousand acres of fertile land and several villages at the foot of the mountain, all of which are planted with wheat.
All of this was specially prepared by your father for Chenglin well in advance.
These three mountains were just purchased this summer; land in and around Beijing is hard to find these days.
As she spoke, she placed the box in front of Dongfang Jin, opened it, and looked at Dongfang Jin with a smile: "You don't know, ever since His Majesty started to popularize potato planting among the people..."
In just a short time, the price of land around Beijing has more than doubled per acre.
Even the land in the abandoned hilly areas north of Beijing has more than doubled in price.
After saying that, he sighed inwardly, "Who would have thought that soybeans, which even livestock wouldn't eat, are now in short supply?"
Nowadays, whether they are high-ranking officials in the capital or ordinary people, those with money buy land, and those without money reclaim wasteland.