Chapter 37: Offering Tea to the Mistress

Gu Xiude frowned, but only hesitated for a moment before agreeing: “Alright, you’re Ziming’s elder sister, Father believes you must have decided this for his good.”

Gu Yunlan didn’t believe his lies.

Gu Xiude had simply weighed the pros and cons and decided that his useless son, Gu Ziming, was not as valuable as his daughter, the Divine Doctor’s disciple.

The struggle just now was only because he felt sorry for his “son”.

But Gu Xiude didn’t only have Gu Ziming as his son, Mrs. Wu’s son, Gu Ziyu, was more promising, and he valued him more, so it was nothing to abandon Gu Ziming.

“I knew Father still loved me.” Gu Yunlan had achieved her goal, and her words were much nicer: “When I see the Countess of Qinghe, I’ll definitely find a chance to speak well of Father.”

If she couldn’t find a chance, there was nothing she could do.

“Good daughter.” Gu Xiude patted Gu Yunlan’s head with satisfaction.

Gu Yunlan endured the disgust: “It’s getting late, Father, go back and rest early. By the way, Father, I see your complexion is a little pale, it’s good to eat some mutton and red dates in winter, Father, eat more, it’s good for your body.”

Gu Xiude had a bit of internal heat, mutton and other nourishing foods were good for the body in winter, but they had a counterproductive effect on internal heat. Eating them would actually make him feel even hotter and uncomfortable.

Even if she couldn’t deal with Gu Xiude now, it was good to make him uncomfortable.

Gu Xiude was touched.

Mrs. Wu was only interested in his face, Gu Jiaojiao only knew how to take, Gu Ziming was a useless person, Gu Ziyu was promising, but for some reason, he always felt a sense of distance from him, the other younger ones were not yet sensible.

In this huge family, no one cared about his health.

Except for this daughter who had been ignored by him before.

“Sigh, alright!” Gu Xiude wiped away his tears: “Father remembers, Father will have people send you some good things later, if you need anything, just take Father’s token and get it, the same goes for your mother, spend freely, if Mrs. Wu doesn’t allow it, just tell Father!”

Gu Yunlan pretended to agree sweetly, but she sneered in her heart.

You know how to feed the child when it’s grown up, you know how to wipe the snot when it’s at your mouth.

Before, when she and her mother were about to die, this father was like a piece of furniture, now that she has the ability, he knows how to be good to her.

Gu Yunlan didn’t show it on her face, she sent Gu Xiude out, then turned around and went to find Yun Niang, telling her everything that happened today.

Hearing that Gu Ziming had his little finger chopped off by Mrs. Wu, Yun Niang almost couldn’t catch her breath, Gu Yunlan quickly comforted her: “Mother, it’s okay. I’ve already reattached it, he’ll be fine after some rest. This time, let him suffer a little, so he won’t be fooled by the enemy again.”

Yun Niang wiped the tears from her face, although she felt sorry for him, she still agreed with her daughter’s words: “You’re right, but this martial arts…”

“I have a plan.” Gu Yunlan’s tone was steady: “A doting mother spoils her son, Mother, don’t feel too sorry for him, he can only grow up.”

“I know, I know.” Yun Niang touched her head, her eyes full of relief: “My Lan’er has grown up, she can support Mother and your brother. Mother is so useless, I’ve lived so long for nothing…”

She had a wry smile on her face, and tears were about to fall again.

“Mother, I just want you to be happy.” Gu Yunlan quickly comforted her: “You don’t need to be strong, I’ll protect you both.”

Although Yun Niang was weak, she still had expectations for Gu Xiude, this scumbag, but she was a good mother, and she didn’t have any principled mistakes.

“Yes.” Yun Niang wiped away her tears and smiled: “Mother will listen to you.”

After comforting Yun Niang, Gu Yunlan returned to her courtyard, she was really tired.

…

“Bang!”

A Junyao teacup was thrown to the ground, shattering into pieces.

Wu Huanmei’s face was as black as the bottom of a pot: “Master is really confused, he’s actually going to raise that little bitch to be a noble concubine? She’s not worthy!”

Zhao, the old nanny, was kneeling beside her carefully cleaning up, but she was kicked in the chest by Wu Huanmei.

“You useless slave! If you hadn’t messed things up, how could that bastard Gu Ziming turn the tables?” Wu Huanmei was annoyed with everyone now.

“Yes, yes, it’s all my fault.” Zhao, the old nanny, didn’t dare to retort.

She knew Wu Huanmei’s temper, if she dared to retort, she would probably be beaten to death on the spot.

Liu, the old nanny, smiled ingratiatingly: “That little bitch Gu Yunlan has risen to the top, but there’s also some good news, Gu Ziming was taken by her, she said he’s going to learn martial arts.”

“What good news is that? If he really learns it, won’t he be a backer for Gu Yunlan and that bitch Yun Niang?” Wu Huanmei’s face was gloomy.

Liu, the old nanny, said softly: “Madam, you’re panicking. Although Master is a civil official, he has a student who is a military official. Gu Yunlan wants Gu Ziming to learn martial arts, if he wants to be successful, won’t he have to go through the military route? Once he enters the army, we can easily kill him.”

Wu Huanmei thought for a moment, her face eased slightly: “That’s true. But I still can’t swallow this anger.”

“Tomorrow, isn’t Master going to raise that bitch to be a noble concubine? Then, she’ll have to offer tea to the mistress. Then you…”

Wu Huanmei laughed: “That’s a good idea.”

Liu, the old nanny, continued: “This is our own business in the Gu Mansion, Gu Yunlan, a married daughter, doesn’t need to come, do you agree?”

Wu Huanmei nodded: “Do it like that.”

…

The next day.

Yun Niang, dressed in new clothes, knelt in front of Wu Huanmei.

Wu Huanmei had a fake smile on her face: “You’ve been with Master for many years, it’s time to raise your status. You must serve Master well in the future.”

Yun Niang lowered her head: “Yes, Madam.”

Wu Huanmei gave Liu, the old nanny, a wink, Liu, the old nanny, immediately brought over a tray, the tea was steaming, Yun Niang’s face was a little ugly: “Madam, this…”

“I’m giving you face, letting you offer tea, Aunt Yun, don’t be ungrateful.” Wu Huanmei snorted coldly.

“Yes.” Yun Niang endured her anger and reached for the teacup, which was obviously hot.

She was a useless person, and now she couldn’t cause trouble for her daughter.

She tremblingly picked up the teacup, enduring her anger and offering the tea: “Madam, please have some tea.”

Wu Huanmei didn’t say anything for a long time, and she didn’t take the hot teacup.

The teacup burned Yun Niang’s hand red, but she could only endure it.

Seeing that Yun Niang’s wrist was shaking, Wu Huanmei finally spoke: “Look at me, I didn’t notice you had already offered it.”

Then, she smiled and reached out to take it, but she “accidentally” didn’t hold it steady, and the whole cup of hot tea was poured on Yun Niang’s face and body.

Yun Niang screamed in pain from the burn, Wu Huanmei became angry: “You, Aunt Yun, are disrespectful to the mistress, go and kneel for three hours, don’t give her any food!”

Yun Niang shook her head: “No, Madam, it’s not…”

Before she could say anything, Liu, the old nanny, dragged Yun Niang out, Wu Huanmei was about to show a smug smile on her face, but she saw Gu Yunlan rushing over, grabbed Liu, the old nanny’s collar and gave her two big slaps: “You wicked slave, how dare you!”