large population and many families with hidden agendas. It's even more complex than Yongchang Bo Fu. Every word and action must be carefully considered, otherwise, you might inadvertently give others...Meng Jinyo was slightly stunned, then reacted instantly to what Gu Xiuming meant. Her expression became strange as she looked at Gu Xiuming. Gu Xiuwen's attitude towards her was clearly the respect and filial piety of a younger generation towards an elder, with no hint of overstepping. How could this person discern something unusual

She let out a light chuckle, teasingly saying, “Son, isn't the one who brought shame upon your father and family yourself”

The girl's eyes sparkle with radiance, her smile is bright and cheerful, her beautiful teeth and shining eyes captivate the viewer.

Ke Gu Xiumin felt indignant, like a wicked stepmother who had gotten her way, gloating over his misfortune. He flushed with anger and retorted: "Isn't this all thanks to you Wan'er and I were deeply in love. If you hadn't stood in our way, how could I have run away from the marriage"

Meng Jinyao retorted, "The engagement was arranged by our elders. What does it have to do with me Since you don't want to marry, why not break the engagement"

She said, seeing Gu Xiuming's face stiffen, and continued, "You're still afraid, aren't you This is a marriage arranged by your grandfather. You're afraid of angering your grandmother and father, but at the last minute, you regretted it. Now, I'm afraid you'll regret even more because you've found that marrying me wasn't necessary. If you had said so earlier, this wouldn't have happened."

This hit Gu Xiuming's thoughts. He was indeed afraid that his father and grandmother would be angry, but he had also considered marrying Meng Jin Yao for the sake of compromise.

Meng Jinyao spoke again: "Admit it, you are cowardly and irresponsible. You only shirk responsibility when you make mistakes. It seems that a month of confinement for reflection hasn't done anything, otherwise you wouldn't have done something to shame your father and family again."

"You..."

Gu Xiuming was both ashamed and angry. The feeling of having his fig leaf ripped away mercilessly made him feel humiliated and indignant. Looking at Meng Jin Yao's mocking smile, he became furious: "What nonsense are you talking about When did I do something to shame my father and family again"

Meng Jin Yao twitched the corner of her mouth, giving him a speechless glance. The most foolish man in the Gu family was probably right in front of her. Luckily, she had been clear-headed back then and hadn't married him. Otherwise, with such a silly father, wouldn't they give birth to a whole litter of fools

Although she didn't say a word, Gu Xiuming felt humiliated and questioned: "Poisonous woman, you speak up! What have I done"

Meng Jin Yao raised a faint smile and replied, "Child, before the main wife has entered the door, you are already taking a concubine. Which family's son would dare to do what you have done This isn't bringing shame upon your father and your family"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiuming's aura noticeably weakened. As a member of a prominent family, he certainly understood what that meant.

But he only desired Wan'er in his life. Although he had no legitimate children, a son born out of wedlock could also inherit the title, as long as he was well-educated and outstanding, others wouldn't look down on him.

He said angrily: "I won't marry anyone but Wan'er, and my father agrees to it too."

Meng Jin Yao asked in a soft voice, "Indeed, you are stubborn. Your father had no choice but to agree, but how do those people outside speak of our Gu family Have you paid any attention"

Gu Xiuming's face changed. He went to pay attention to what they were doing

Meng Jinyao glanced at Xiu Ming with a faint look in her eyes, then continued, "Even your cousin has suffered misfortune. It makes one wonder if blood doesn't make family anymore. In the future, it's likely he will favor concubines and mistreat his wife."

She wasn't exaggerating at all. Everything she said was true. Although Gu Xiuming hadn't officially brought Li Wan'er into his household yet, news of him seeking a matchmaker had already spread. Besides, he was openly decorating a courtyard for Li Wan'er in the mansion. There were no orders to keep things quiet, and with so many servants around, gossip naturally spread like wildfire.

Just this morning, she was chatting with Zhang and Chen, her two sisters-in-law. Both Zhang and Chen complained to her, saying that Gu Xiuming was already being reckless, but he also implicated his brothers. They said that their younger brothers Xiu Hong and Xiu Wen were still unmarried, and now this kind of scandal has happened, families with daughters would inevitably think too much.

Gu Xiuming's lips moved, speechless. He hadn't expected this at all.

Meng Jinyao pursed her lips and smiled, saying: "My child, next time before you do something foolish, think three times before acting. Don't make such a mistake again, making yourself look like the silly son of a landowner. Both your father and I can't bear to have such a reputation."

Gu Xiuming listened to this, as if he had been stepped on his tail, indignant: "Who is your son"

Meng Jin Yao blinked innocently, smiling and asked back, "My son, isn't it you"

Gu Xiumin was even more furious, his face twisted in anger: "You shameless woman, if it weren't for your persistence in marrying my father, I wouldn't have anything to do with you!"

"My child, why are you so angry" Meng Jin Yao looked at his flustered appearance, a smile gradually blooming on her face. "Didn't you give me the opportunity to become your mother I should thank you, because with your existence, I can experience the joy of being a mother right after getting married.

Gu Xiuming was choked with anger, pointing at her: "Meng Jinyao, you..."

Meng Jinyáo asked, "What's wrong with me Who points at their elders with their fingers It's like an unfilial son."

Gu Xiuming: "You..."

Meanwhile, on the nearby gallery bridge, a man in crimson official robes stood with his hands clasped behind him, calmly watching everything unfold. Lush greenery obscured his figure from view but allowed him to clearly see the mother and child.

When the man, Chang Sui Zhou, saw this, he whispered, "My lord, you don't care about Lady [name] and young master acting like this"

Gu Jingxi softly replied, "Two children are arguing, what am I going to interfere with"

Two children

Zhou Yun glanced at his own marquis, a mature and steady man, then at his wife, a vivacious and spirited young woman. With a thirteen-year age difference, hearing that his wife was two months younger than the heir, it seemed as if the marquis was like his wife's non-biological father.

Therefore, although the madam is the Marquis's elder by birth, in the eyes of the Marquis, she is just like the young master—a child.

Zhou Yun asked again, "My lord, shall we continue watching the play"

Gu Jingxi replied, "It seems like they've been arguing for quite a while now, let's go." He finished his words, took a step, and walked down from the bridge.

Meng Jiny Yao saw his figure, swallowed the words that had just reached her lips, and squeezed out a smile like a loving mother. She said in a soft voice, "My son, my doing this is for your own good. This is me educating you. When you grow up, you will understand your mother's hard work."

Gu Xiuming:

What the heck

Just now he was calling him a disobedient son, now he is acting like a loving mother

He frowned and said with disgust, "Meng Jin Yao, don't pretend. Just because you married my father doesn't make you my mother. One day, I will get Father to divorce you, you poisonous woman."

These words struck Meng Jingyao right in the heart. She couldn't help but smirk with schadenfreude, then quickly retracted her smile and looked pitifully at the man behind Gu Xiuming, acting like a helpless victim and complaining: "Husband, your son is bullying me."

Gu Xiuming:

He stiffened all over, grinding his teeth in fury.

Poisonous woman!

Meng Jin Yao is a poisonous woman!

Even her father was deceived by her false appearance!nset, casting an orange-red hue over everything beneath.Gu Jingxi carried a food box, just leaving Dali Temple and preparing to head home. Suddenly, he encountered Qi Yunwen, who was returning from wo...