novelraw Chapter 1273: 1272: A Woman Three Years Older Is a Treasure
Chapter 1273: 1272: A Woman Three Years Older Is a Treasure
Chapter 1273: Chapter 1272: A Woman Three Years Older Is a Treasure
Song Chongjin’s guess was simple. After talking about Yang Zongbao’s life to Gu Changqing, Gu Changqing didn’t say much but instructed him not to mention anything to Yang Zongbao for the time being.
And then he left.
Song Chongjin stayed with Yang Zongbao, holding a book in his hand, but his mind was pondering over the situation.
After thinking all afternoon, he finally figured it out.
Back then, when Wang Yongzhu returned, they had talked about the truth of his own mother-in-law’s loss and the absurd and dramatic grudges and loves of the older generation of the Gu family.
Zhuzhu had said that after the third wife of the Gu Family’s background was revealed, she doubted who could prove Gu Changyin was that baby from back then.
Even though there was talk of blood recognition and birthmarks on the soles of feet, none of those could be conclusive.
Zhuzhu and her mother-in-law had said that seeing the eldest uncle and grandmother, and others felt familiar, but seeing the third family of the Gu Family evoked no feelings of closeness.
Seeing today’s behavior from the eldest uncle of the Gu Family, is he suspicious too?
The mismatched socks and the blood spot on the finger, if he guessed correctly, did the eldest uncle of the Gu Family check the soles of Uncle Yang’s feet and conduct a blood test for kinship?
Especially since the eldest uncle of the Gu Family, upon coming out, instructed him not to say anything to Yang Zongbao—if there was nothing going on, why such caution?
So he boldly speculated that perhaps the eldest uncle of the Gu Family had realized something from somewhere, suspecting Yang Zongbao was indeed the baby from back then, the true Laosan of the Gu Family?
If that’s the case, then all these actions make sense.
However, where the eldest uncle of the Gu Family saw it, that remains unknown.
At this moment, when Wang Yongzhu asked, Song Chongjin naturally wouldn’t keep it from her.
He recounted everything that happened in the front yard today and also relayed his speculation.
Wang Yongzhu was first shocked—what kind of ridiculous drama was this?
Her mother, Old Granny Zhang, once saw Gu Changyin and cursed, saying something like she could be lost, and Laosan could be swapped out, so who knows if this current Laosan has also been swapped.
Could it really be a prophecy come true? Did Old Granny Zhang predict it right?
Wang Yongzhu took a while to recover, carefully contemplating Song Chongjin’s recount of Gu Changqing’s actions today.
Knowing Gu Changqing, he wouldn’t do something like removing someone’s socks for inspection or a blood test unless he was more than fifty percent sure.
So, could Yang Zongbao really be her biological uncle? Yet, Yang Zongbao had once said his parents treasured him as their only son; could there be more hidden here?
But these were matters Wang Yongzhu couldn’t interfere with; it concerned the bloodline of the Gu Family and the authenticity of the third family, which was private to the Gu Family.
Though she was a niece to the Gu Family, ultimately she was an outsider; she could only wait for news.
So, after exclaiming once, she composed herself.
However, Song Chongjin was waiting, seeing that after Wang Yongzhu’s one sentence, there was no follow-up—waiting for a long time, he didn’t hear her say anything else.
He couldn’t help but ask, “Aren’t you going to say something?”
Wang Yongzhu was puzzled, “What is there to say? Since the eldest uncle told you not to say anything, it’s meant for us not to intervene. Being juniors, we’ll just wait for the final result.”
After thinking a bit, “But tomorrow I must mention it to my uncle; after all, it’s about his own background. Can’t keep him unaware. Besides, who knows, there might be clues from his side as well.”
If it turns out that Yang Zongbao is indeed her real uncle, that would be wonderful.
Song Chongjin smiled wryly, “The eldest uncle told me not to mention it to your uncle.”
Wang Yongzhu replied innocently, “So I will be the one to mention it to him.”
Song Chongjin…
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The Gu Family.
When everyone had left and night had deepened, Gu Changqing was at the courtyard of Old Lady Gu.
He found an excuse to send everyone away, including Old Granny Zhang and the Lady of the Gu Family.
Old Lady Gu, though puzzled at why her eldest son acted this way, always knew her eldest son had principles in what he did, so she just watched him.
Gu Changqing looked at Old Lady Gu’s face and felt those words were really difficult to say; finally, he managed, “Mother, what do you think of Yang Zongbao today?”
Speaking of this, Old Lady Gu instantly perked up, “You’re talking about this too? Just right, I wanted to discuss this child with you—”
Gu Changqing was stunned—had Mother realized too?
Quickly, he realized he was wrong!
“On first sight, I found the child familiar, very good-looking, good-hearted, clear-eyed—not someone bad! He’s endured many hardships in his youth, yet he’s someone who understands and cherishes warmth, and he cares for Yongzhu as if she’s his own. Though he’s younger than Niuniu by a few years, there’s that saying, ‘A woman three years older is a treasure.'”
“I think Niuniu’s years aren’t unbearable alone. I was planning to find someone for her. Yet, others I don’t trust—Niuniu’s background can’t make her settle with a family like ours. Seeking an unfamiliar family worries me; they might not treat her well or wish to climb by marrying Niuniu.”
“Additionally, Niuniu’s temperament isn’t suited to being a stepmother! I’ve been fretting until I saw this child from the Yang Family. My heart, it’s suddenly clear! He and Niuniu share a lifesaving bond, he cares for Yongzhu, his age matches Niuniu—aren’t they made for each other?”
“While this child’s foundation is weaker now, there’s no worry—we can support him, guaranteeing a good future. Don’t you agree?”
Gu Changqing, usually with an inscrutable face, now had his left side saying ‘Who am I?’ and his right saying ‘Where am I?’
Especially hearing Old Lady Gu ask him if this was a good idea—he couldn’t hold it in.
“Mother! You…” Too angry to speak.
Old Lady Gu saw Gu Changqing’s reaction and thought he disagreed, immediately expressing displeasure, “What’s wrong? Do you want Niuniu to be a widow her whole life? Let me tell you, no chance! She’s my daughter; I love her! Back when she married into the Wang Family, there was no choice. Niuniu suffered greatly.”
“Now, if she wishes to marry, I dare any of you to object!”
Gu Changqing urgently said, “Mother, what are you saying! I would never oppose my sister’s remarriage! But she cannot marry Yang Zongbao!”
“Why? I think that child is good! Don’t look down on him—” Old Lady Gu remained fond.
“Because Yang Zongbao might be the third brother!” Gu Changqing couldn’t hold onto previous plans, wanting to gradually reveal to Old Lady Gu, fearing she’d be unable to handle it.
If he didn’t reveal this, it might be unbearable for him—his own sister might end up paired with a biological brother!
“You… what did you say?” Old Lady Gu thought she heard it wrong, staring blankly at Gu Changqing.
Gu Changqing took a deep breath, “I said, Yang Zongbao very likely is the third brother who was taken away back then!”