bayedsolid Chapter 409 Father and son recognize each other
Chapter 409 Father and son recognize each other
When the Duke of Rong heard this, he felt extremely aggrieved, as his own grandson was with someone else.
snort!
This guy only cares about his parents-in-law right now. Aren't you afraid he'll get angry if you say something so blunt?
Gu Yunxiao raised his hand and rubbed his face vigorously, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
He really didn't expect that his father, who always indulged in a life of pleasure, could be so thoughtful.
A slightly stiff smile appeared on his face: "Father, let's go back to the manor and talk. We are currently attending the young prince's wedding."
The meaning couldn't be more obvious.
After speaking, she looked at Gu Chenglin and Dongfang Jin and asked softly, "Chenglin's wife, would you like to come back to the manor with us today?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Chenglin turned his head and looked at Dongfang Jin with gentle eyes, his gaze full of inquiry.
The Duke of Rongguo, who had initially been somewhat restrained in his anger, trembled with rage upon seeing this scene.
His chest heaved violently; he never imagined that his youngest son would be so "henpecked."
Duke Rongguo, Gu Haozhen, raised his thick eyebrows and glared at them fiercely, his eyes seemingly spitting fire.
Immediately afterwards, he roared in a voice as loud as a bell: "Set off immediately! All of you return to the manor, and not a single one is to be left behind!"
After speaking, he forcefully waved his sleeves, creating a whooshing sound, then put his hands behind his back, strode away, and quickly disappeared from their sight.
Dongfang Jin's eyes swept gently over the people present, her voice carrying just the right amount of reassurance: "Eldest brother, eldest sister, you should all go back to the manor first."
I will go and inform my father and mother of today's unexpected turn of events.
Gu Yunxi stared intently at her father's angry departing figure, a hint of helplessness flashing across her expression.
She replied softly, "Okay, I also need to go and tell your brother-in-law."
After speaking, she took the lead and left, sighing inwardly, it seemed that her return to the manor today would have to be postponed.
My father has always avoided these kinds of banquets, so his presence today, and his keen observation, is quite unusual.
As Gu Yunxi walked, she pondered repeatedly, and her pace unconsciously slowed down.
I really can’t figure it out.
Gu Yunxiao stepped forward, patted Gu Chenglin's shoulder heavily, sighed deeply, turned and strode away, his figure quickly disappearing around the corner.
Gu Chenglin watched his father and siblings' figures gradually disappear into the distance, his brows furrowed.
After a moment of contemplation, she looked at Dongfang Jin with gentle eyes and said with concern, "I'll go with you. It's better if I'm the one to say this."
Dongfang Jin's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle and reassuring smile: "Okay, what you said is indeed a good idea."
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The Rongguo Duke's Mansion, Shuimo Hall.
Inside the gilded incense burner, incense burned softly, and wisps of milky white smoke rose gently.
This draped the elegant hall in a solemn and dignified veil.
The aroma of sandalwood and tea blended together, filling the air.
The Duke of Rongguo was dressed in a black brocade robe, with a python pattern embroidered in gold thread that was faintly visible in the candlelight.
A white jade belt around her waist accentuated her upright posture.
He exuded an imposing aura without being angry, sitting firmly in the main seat, his sharp gaze almost tangible.
Like a sharp knife, it scanned the children who followed in.
Seeing that his eldest daughter-in-law, Duan Jing'an, his grandsons, and his son-in-law were not present.
He nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
Finally, the Duke of Rong's gaze fell on his youngest daughter-in-law.
She is Cang Nanxi's youngest daughter. Although she was born into the Cang family, her surname is Dongfang, which is quite interesting.
Duke Rong stared at her for a moment and saw that she was calm and composed, neither humble nor arrogant.
His every move exuded composure, prompting me to nod again, my eyes filled with even greater satisfaction.
"As expected of Cang Nanxi's daughter!" Duke Rong admired inwardly.
But then look at her youngest son, Gu Chenglin, standing next to his daughter-in-law, and the two of them are a perfect comparison.
A surge of disappointment and disdain welled up inside him; this henpecked husband.
He had long heard that his youngest son was living off his wife and seemed to be enjoying it immensely.
Shame!
However, in terms of financial resources, he was indeed no match for that cunning fox, Cang Nanxi.
However, to be fair, this kid has indeed changed a lot compared to before.
Those who understand the times are wise; I am better than him.
However, he was not jealous.
Immediately, the Duke of Rong turned his gaze to Gu Chenglin, his expression instantly turning cold and serious.
His voice boomed like a bell as he demanded, "Speak! Why didn't you stay at your residence this time you returned to the capital?"
As soon as he said it, he seemed to see through Gu Chenglin's thoughts and added, "Don't try to make excuses!"
When you and your husband stayed at our residence last time, I noticed something was off.
The reason I didn't ask your older brother to confirm was to give this unfilial son a chance to confess.
And what happened? Even his children kept their mouths shut!
Gu Chenglin suddenly met his biological father's gaze for the first time, and that gaze felt like an ice pick, making him feel flustered.
This was the first time in so many years that he had faced his "father's" authority up close.
In his memory, Gu Qingshan's "father" never pushed him away when he tried to get close to him.
She ignored him and left as if he were something dirty, never saying a word to him.
Now, his biological father's questioning was like a heavy hammer blow, making his brain buzz.
Faced with his father's sudden question, he pressed his lips together, his throat felt blocked, and he didn't know how to answer.
Although the father appeared angry, the tenderness and concern in his eyes were something he had received from his father-in-law.
That was fatherly love.
Gu Yunxiao and Gu Yunxi looked like two children who had done something wrong, their heads down, not daring to breathe.
Gu Chenglin caught a glimpse of their appearance out of the corner of his eye, and his heart grew increasingly flustered, as this was different from the information his uncle had given him.
Gu Yunxiao also noticed that his father's behavior today was unusual, as his father rarely cared about such trivial matters in the past.
Today, however, they are pressing him relentlessly, which makes him feel a strange sense of oppression.
When has Father ever treated them like this?
Duke Rongguo took in the expressions of the children, his gaze growing increasingly deep.
His tone carried a hint of sarcasm: "What, do you think your father's past actions were despicable?"
"To make you lose face and dignity? To make you unable to hold your heads high in front of outsiders?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yunxiao frowned deeply, a strange sense of grievance welling up inside him, and replied decisively, "No."
Gu Chenglin echoed, "No."
Only Gu Yunxi silently shook her head. Although she was over thirty years old, she had always had an inexplicable fear of her father since she was a child.
This fear is deeply ingrained and cannot be dispelled even now that I am an adult with my own family.
"no?"
Duke Rongguo stared intently at Gu Chenglin with piercing eyes and sneered, "Do you think your father doesn't know you exist?"
"Don't you know all those things about yourself? Do you think your father is blind?"
As he spoke, he leaned forward, his gaze piercing Gu Chenglin like a knife: "Over the years, if it weren't for me secretly keeping an eye on the movements of your two-faced uncle, Hua Yutang..."
How could you still be standing here safely? You'd probably be dead by now!
Gu Chenglin's face was full of shock, and his eyes were full of confusion.
He felt a buzzing in his head, as if he had been struck by lightning.
He never imagined that his father, who was far away in the capital, knew everything about his every move in Lingwu Village.
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind: Just how much did his father actually know?
Why have you been keeping it from me all this time?
Could it be that all these years, I've been living under my father's surveillance...?
He blurted out instinctively, "What?"
His voice trembled without him even realizing it.
Gu Yunxiao looked at his father with a puzzled expression. Didn't he not know where his younger brother was?
What does this mean?
Dongfang Jin...
What do you mean?
Is there something they don't know about this?
She couldn't help but look at Gu Yunxiao and Gu Yunxi, and saw that they also looked bewildered and confused.
Suddenly realizing something, Gu Yunxiao shuddered, looked up abruptly, his eyes filled with panic: "Father, could it be..."