novelraw Chapter 388 - 380: Theory
Chapter 388 - 380: Theory
The doorman still hadn’t figured out what was happening when Gu Er pushed him aside and strode inside.
The servants in the mansion were startled by the Second Young Master’s behavior, but since he was the Second Young Master, no one dared to stop him. They could only follow him as he headed straight to Mrs. Gu Sr.’s courtyard.
The gate maid hadn’t even had a chance to salute Gu Er when he kicked her aside. With such commotion in the courtyard, Mrs. Gu Sr., who hadn’t yet gone to rest, looked up to see her son barging in.
It had been over a year since their last break in the mother-son relationship, and as Mrs. Gu Sr. saw her son, she could not discern what she felt in her heart.
Especially seeing her son in such a state now, Mrs. Gu Sr. felt even more disappointed. After so many incidents, and having severed ties with the family, he still hadn’t reflected on himself, continuing to be reckless. Indeed, he seemed beyond hope.
Those chasing after Gu Er also followed him in, but Suyi and Suwan blocked them outside, making them retreat. They knew that the Second Young Master coming to Mrs. Gu Sr. at this hour could bring no good. Seeing his furious appearance, they naturally couldn’t let the mansion’s servants witness this scene.
Finally, Suyi and Suwan also withdrew, leaving only Nanny Chi and Nanny Chang beside Mrs. Gu Sr., along with Gu Er, who had dashed in.
"In the middle of the night, what reasoning have you come to seek from me this time? I already know; if you didn’t feel justified, you wouldn’t come to me. But didn’t we say last time? From now on, you’re without a mother, and I’m without a son. For more than a year, you haven’t regarded me as a mother. Yet now you barge into the Marquis Mansion like this, do you still consider yourself the Second Young Master of this house?" Mrs. Gu Sr. questioned first, taking the initiative.
Nanny Chi, seeing the scene, quickly spoke to persuade, "Madam, today is also Mid-Autumn Festival. The Second Young Master must have missed you and came to see you. He feared you wouldn’t let him in, so he rushed in. Is there any overnight hatred between mother and son? Over the past year, the Second Young Master must have been in deep pain, not knowing how to come to Madam to admit his mistakes. Since the Second Young Master is here today, Madam, please forgive him this once, give him a chance."
Nanny Chang also stood by, but she didn’t intervene. Her eyes were calmly fixed on the Second Young Master on the ground, yet they couldn’t conceal the chill in them.
Nanny Chang had watched Sister Ning grow up, treating her as a granddaughter. But what were the Second Young Master’s intentions? He knew he couldn’t make her happy, yet he thought of indescribable matters. If it weren’t for the girl, Nanny Chang wouldn’t have joined Mrs. Gu in orchestrating things!
She understood the girl’s feelings towards her were conflicted, resentful yet not. After all, she raised the girl, but ultimately betrayed her. So the girl didn’t know how to face her, just as she didn’t know how to face the girl.
With such feelings from Nanny Chang about Gu Er, how could she regard him kindly?
But Nanny Chi was different. Nanny Chi understood that Mrs. Gu Sr. always cared for this youngest son, but the Second Young Master greatly disappointed her. Moreover, over this year, he’d never come to soften his stance before Mrs. Gu Sr. The old madam always held her status, never willing to bow first. Now that there was an opportunity, Nanny Chi only hoped the Second Young Master could understand her earnest intentions, so she hurried to speak.
Feeling Mrs. Gu Sr.’s gaze, Nanny Chi didn’t dare to look up, knowing the old lady was blaming her for meddling.
And in the center of the flower hall stood Gu Er. On ordinary days, he would naturally understand Nanny Chi’s intentions, but today was different. Just outside the East Mansion, he had witnessed something, coupled with all his elder brother had done to him. Gu Er felt as if his chest would tear apart.
"Elder brother, has he always liked Sister Ning? Did he plan all along, scheming against me in secret, ruining my reputation, even sending me to the harsh Jiangxi Camp, just to get Sister Ning? Is that it?" Gu Er ignored Nanny Chi, only staring at his mother on the chair.
His words left everyone in the room stunned. Nanny Chi, having just spoken on behalf of the Second Young Master, was also taken aback, not understanding why he would think this way and suddenly say such things.
Mrs. Gu Sr. was already squinting, knowing this unfilial son brought no good news by coming to the mansion. But hearing his words still enraged her. She raised her hand, pointing at her son standing in the center of the flower hall, unable to speak for a long time.
Seeing Mrs. Gu Sr. like this, both Nanny Chi and Nanny Chang hurried over, softly comforting and gently supporting the old lady’s chest.
"Great, great, this is a real eye-opener. It’s been over a year, and you’ve grown more audacious, saying even such things. Tell me, what is left for you not to say? I didn’t know I gave birth to such a disgraceful son. Sister Ning watched you grow up. Our house has stood its ground because your elder brother risked his life on the battlefield. But you? Look at what you’ve done. Besides drinking all day, you spout useless words. Now you even throw filth on your brother. How could you do this? I regret being too lenient with you. Otherwise, how could the Gu Mansion breed such a thing as you?" After regaining her breath, Mrs. Gu Sr. berated bitterly, "Listen well. I still maintain the same stance. From now on, since we’ve severed ties, this Marquis Mansion is not a place you can barge into. Do you think this is one of those brothels you frequent? Coming and going as you please? When you slandered your brother, you should have known this family’s members are no longer related."
"Why, mother, must you lay all the blame on me, or does speaking the truth make you want to silence me with these words? Even if you deny it, I know in my heart. Before, I was foolish, believing you all genuinely wanted what’s best for me. Now I know, regardless of before or now, you’ve always favored the elder brother. Now that the elder brother fancies Sister Ning, you’re helping him, yet claiming I spoke offensive words. I even asked the elder brother to help with the wedding night, but he refused, pretending to be righteous, when all along he desired to monopolize Sister Ning. Finally, having gotten what you wanted, and now I’ve ended up like this, aren’t you satisfied? Just because I said a few truths, you can’t bear it?"