novelraw Chapter 1232 - Capítulo 1232: 1231: The Winds Are Changing
Chapter 1232 - Capítulo 1232: 1231: The Winds Are Changing
Capítulo 1232: Chapter 1231: The Winds Are Changing
Gu Zidong was about to say something when he heard a servant report that the doctor had already been brought back and was waiting outside.
The Lady of the Gu Family quickly ordered that Lady Jin, who was still lying on the ground, be carried to Old Madam Gu’s courtyard.
Gu Changyin was still sitting on the ground, lost in a daze, and was forcibly helped inside by people at Gu Changqing’s command.
Only then did they let the doctor in.
Because the Lady of the Gu Family was afraid that something might really happen to Lady Jin, she ordered someone to find a familiar doctor at the nearby medical clinic.
This doctor often came to the Gu Family, after all, even though the Gu Family had a decent relationship with the Imperial Medical Bureau and had a regular Imperial Physician, the Imperial Physicians had to be on duty at the palace. If there were a mishap, one couldn’t let the patient wait indefinitely, right?
As such, the Gu Family had found a doctor with decent medical skills nearby, who was inexpensive for small ailments usually like colds and headaches.
Upon entering Old Madam Gu’s courtyard, the doctor sensed something was off with the atmosphere.
However, in their line of work, the first thing they learned was to play deaf and dumb, to hear nothing and see nothing.
The more one knew about the secrets of the inner residence of these dignitaries and nobles, the deadlier it became.
Upon entering the room, he kept his head down, not daring to look around, only feeling the room was full of people who were utterly silent.
Brought to one side, he saw a beautiful woman lying on a couch, albeit in a rather disheveled state, her hair messy and complexion pale.
The doctor dared not look more, kept his head down, took a pulse, and said that it was nothing serious, just a temporary breath blockage from being hit by a heavy object, causing concussion to the head and internal organs, so the patient might feel dizzy once awake and might vomit. But this was no concern.
The waist was also sprained, applying a poultice would suffice.
Just that for the next few days, bed rest and calmness were necessary, avoiding anger; with some rest, all would be well.
After saying this, he was led aside to prescribe medication.
Everyone in the room heard the doctor’s words, and both Gu Changqing and the others felt relieved, having worried earlier that if anything happened to Lady Jin, if Laosan really caused a stir, it could have been troublesome.
Hearing now that Lady Jin was not seriously harmed, Gu Changqing then said, “Since sister-in-law is fine, you should return early.”
The Lady of the Gu Family also ordered people to bring a spring bench, place Lady Jin on it, and carry her back to the third house.
Gu Changyin, ultimately being affectionate with Lady Jin for many years, couldn’t hold back his tears upon hearing she was fine and murmured to himself, “It’s good that you’re okay, it’s good that you’re okay!”
The Lady of the Gu Family looked at Gu Changyin’s appearance, both angry and amused.
In the past, when her own mother-in-law was ill, the third son wasn’t as concerned, it seems that his own biological parents weren’t as important as his wife.
With Lady Jin being fine, both Gu Changyin and Gu Zidong couldn’t say much more and knew that pressing the matter today wouldn’t lead anywhere good.
In the third house, Lady Jin usually had the most ideas, seeing the situation, it was better to return first and plan once she awoke.
Thus, Gu Changyin and Gu Zidong didn’t say more, took Lady Jin, and returned to the third house in disgrace.
Once they left, Gu Changqing ordered, “From now on, keep the door leading to the third house locked unless necessary. Assign two honest people to guard it, and without my orders, don’t open the door or let them into the manor!”
The steward bowed his head and quickly agreed, going to make arrangements.
Hearing Gu Changqing’s orders, everyone present was startled. All these years, no matter how the third house acted, Gu Changqing never gave such orders, was he truly angered today?
For a moment, everyone looked at Old Granny Zhang and her daughter in a complex mood, something they had thought about countless times but never managed to do, was accomplished by this newly found aunt.
Not to mention how the younger generation felt.
The servants were also shaken to the core.
Earlier, when Old Granny Zhang said she needed no one to attend to her, the servants in Old Madam Gu’s courtyard heard it. They were initially afraid and resentful.
In their hearts, they cursed this country bumpkin aunt for not recognizing the raised status, unwilling to accept the service, clearly showing she was of poor status.
Even the lazy and scheming ones were now on edge, thinking this aunt was vexing.
Earlier, hearing the third house clashing with this aunt and the young lady, while keeping silent, they all hoped the Third Old Master would give the aunt a lesson, letting her know the rules of a noble family, to curb her behavior in the future.
Who would have imagined the usually overbearing Third Old Master’s family would suffer such defeat, not only being beaten but ultimately sent back in disgrace?
Everyone understood then that the winds in this manor were changing.
From now on, the ones strutting around wouldn’t be the domineering Third Old Master’s family anymore, but this newly recognized aunt.
The servants, those who looked down on country people and plotted to let Old Granny Zhang suffer secretly, put all their schemes aside.
Once the third house was gone, the Lady Gu indicated for the younger generation to leave.
Gu Zikai hesitated for a moment, looking at Wang Yongzhu and Old Granny Zhang, wanting to say something but ultimately refrained, leaving with his brothers.
The sisters-in-law in the back were also arranged to be taken back.
The servants were also dismissed, leaving only Old Madam Gu, Gu Changqing and his wife, and Old Granny Zhang and her daughter in the room.
Once the room quieted down, Gu Changqing spoke first, rising to bow to Old Granny Zhang, and solemnly said, “Sister, I’m sorry you were wronged today! Big brother apologizes! It’s all because of my negligence! Rest assured, what happened today will never happen in the Gu Family again!”
Old Granny Zhang, satisfied with the result, knew that after today’s commotion, the annoying Laosan’s family was driven out, and she had established her authority in the Gu Family, ensuring that her days in the Gu mansion wouldn’t be neglectful by the servants.
Therefore, she was very agreeable: “What is big brother saying? I was just anxious earlier, and said some things too aggressively, so please don’t hold it against me, mother, big brother, and sister-in-law! I apologize to you, mother, big brother, and sister-in-law; I’m just blunt, so please don’t take it to heart!”
Saying this, she rose to make a respectful bow to the three.
Beside her, Wang Yongzhu quickly followed to apologize: “I also apologize on behalf of my mother to grandmother, uncle, and aunt! Please be more lenient with her. My mother couldn’t help it. If you don’t act tough in the countryside, if you are soft-tempered, you get bullied!”
“My mother was forced to be like this for decades, and she hasn’t managed to change! Don’t let her sharp tongue fool you; she actually has the softest heart.”
“Last night when we got back, my mother was so concerned about grandmother’s health that she couldn’t sleep, talking to me for half the night. She’s always been the most doting on me, always saying she’d take care of me, stay by my side. But after recognizing grandmother, she said since she’s never been able to fulfill her filial duty by grandmother’s side for most of her life, now she should focus on being with grandmother more.”