Chapter 156: Grandmother's Delight

gain.""Huh"Qi Yunwen was taken aback, and then stammered with a smile: "Yao Ling, this is an accident. It's all the fault of the people below for being incompetent and unreliable."Gu Jingxi glanced at...Gu Xiuming hurriedly replied, "Grandson will follow your teachings, grandmother."

Madam Gu nodded slightly and motioned for him to sit down and talk. The two generations seemed to have returned to the past, chatting and laughing happily, getting along very well.

At this time, Grandma Feng brought over the medicine and instructed a maid to bring a basin of water. She cleaned Gu Xiuming's wound and then applied medicine to it. Looking at his wound, she knew how much effort he had put into kowtowing; there was no hint of half-heartedness.

After taking his medicine, Gu Shuming did not leave Shou'an Hall. Instead, he accompanied Old Madam Gu to the Buddhist hall. While Old Madam Gu chanted sutras, he copied them on the side, saying that he wanted to copy scriptures for Old Madam Gu to pray for blessings.

Even at noon, Gu Xiuming did not leave, staying in Shou'an Hall to keep Gu Lao Fu company for lunch.

Master Gu believed in Buddhism and often ate vegetarian meals, praying to Buddha. Her diet was light. Today's lunch had no minced meat at all; it was all vegetarian dishes. She also worried that her grandson wouldn't be used to it, so she instructed the maidservant: "Go tell the kitchen to make two meat dishes."

Gu Xiuming hurriedly said, "Grandmother, there's no need to trouble yourself. The vegetarian dishes are also excellent, and your grandson doesn't wish to eat meat. To be honest with you, your grandson knows he has erred and is preparing to fast for a month, refraining from all meat and alcohol, in order to cultivate himself and improve his character.

Upon hearing this, Madam Gu looked at him in surprise. However, she was quite pleased inwardly. Being able to do this showed that her grandson was truly remorseful. To know one's mistakes and correct them is commendable; Xiu Ming possesses such a good heart. In the future, even if he doesn't elevate the Hou Manor to greater heights, it will not fall into decline under his leadership.

Mrs. Gu said, "Good child, it seems you've grown quite a bit this past while."

Gu Xiuming said apologetically, "Grandmother, I was ignorant before. In the future, I won't be like this again. These past days, you must have been worried about me, and made you worry about me. It's truly my fault, it's my unfilial behavior.

"Grandma doesn't blame you anymore, let's not mention the past. From now on, we should treat Grand Matriarch with respect and kindness. With a gentle smile, she said, 'Shumin, you study well. Grandma hopes you can continue to work hard at your studies and eventually pass the imperial examinations.'"

Gu Xiuming replied, "Grandmother, my grandson will return to the academy tomorrow to study. Please rest assured, my grandson will definitely study hard."

Upon hearing this, Madam Gu smiled with satisfaction.

After lunch, Gu Shuming chatted with Mrs. Gu for a while and, knowing that she had the habit of taking an afternoon nap, didn't stay long. He bid farewell to Mrs. Gu at about the right time and returned to his Qingyu Xuan.

Grandmother Gu watched her grandson's tall and straight figure, feeling a great deal of satisfaction in her heart. She felt that her grandson had the appearance of an heir. Originally, she was worried because as the prince, her grandson acted capriciously and irresponsibly, unfit for a heavy burden. She feared that the Hou Mansion would eventually be ruined by him. But now it seemed that her grandson had become sensible and would grow slowly. In the future, he would be able to support the entire Changxing Hou Mansion.

“Even Granny Feng sighed, “Old Madam, it seems people truly can change. I used to think that the Young Master was finished for good, but I didn't expect him to have a moment of repentance.”

Madame Gu smiled and said, "People always grow up. Seeing Xiu Ming like this now, I'm relieved."

"Grandmother Feng seemed contemplative, and in a soft voice, she asked, 'Lady Grandmother, since Young Master is now grown, shouldn't we start finding him a suitable wife That Concubine Li is simply unsuitable. In the future, when Young Master inherits the title, our marquisate needs a proper mistress. There are also banquets and social events that require a hostess.'"

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Elder Mrs. Gu immediately refuted Feng Mama's words without hesitation. Seeing Feng Mama's puzzlement, she explained: "Xiu Ming only did that not long ago. Even if we try to arrange a marriage for him, no well-born woman would be willing to marry him. Besides, Li's concubine is favored by him and they are deeply in love right now. For other girls to marry him would be nothing but suffering."

"The son surely must have a legitimate wife, right" Feng Mama was stunned.

Grandmother Gu sighed softly: “When Xiuming gets over his infatuation with Li shi, and slowly understands the importance of a legitimate wife, he might just want to marry a proper wife. If we elders pressure him now, he certainly won't be willing. In the end, not only will an innocent good girl be harmed, but they will also become a pair of resentful spouses. And he will love Li shi even more. It is best to leave everything alone.

Feng Maama was stunned. She had completely forgotten about Li Yiniang. On his wedding day, the young master had dared to elope for her sake. If they forced him into marriage again, there might be a second elopement. Such a disgraceful act could bring ridicule for a long time. Another one, and the reputation of Changxing Houfu would be ruined.

As for this, Old Madam Gu had also come to accept it. As long as her grandson was sensible, that would be enough. In the future, he would become even more sensible and understand the good intentions of his elders. She said, “The love at first bloom is the most intense. After one's youth, it will become much more subdued. Now that he spends time with Madam Li every day, as time goes on, he will slowly discover her shortcomings and realize the advantages of a noblewoman. By then, Madam Li may not necessarily still be the apple of his eye.”

"That's right," Granny Feng nodded in agreement. "After the initial excitement wears off, you might not like it as much. Even if you still do, the novelty will fade and your affection might be spread more thinly among other girls."

This man, especially those from wealthy families, how many can stay with one person for their entire lives

Many men who have married a main wife, even if their elders did not take concubines for them while their wives were pregnant, will still be unable to resist taking on two servant girls as mistresses. They like whom they like, and they take those they favor as concubines. They enjoy being with their main wife at the same time they enjoy the gentle and charming concubines.

After a moment, Feng Mama suddenly remembered something and said, "Madam, not to mention whether the young master will grow cold towards Lady Li, just looking at how close they are now, it's estimated that Lady Li will be pregnant soon. If the eldest son is born before the main wife enters the door, it's unlikely that a noble lady would be willing to marry the young master."

Madam Gu's face darkened. If she were to give Li a decoction for preventing pregnancy, it would undoubtedly arouse Xiu Ming's rebellious psychology. Xiu Ming had only just repented, and said, "If Li can have children, then let her. What comes out of her belly will ultimately be a concubine child. At that time, well-matched girls won't want to marry, so we'll just have to find someone from a lower family, or even an ordinary and well-behaved girl, it doesn't necessarily have to be a noblewoman."

After that, Old Mrs. Gu sighed with melancholy again. If there hadn't been this Li concubine, there wouldn't have been so many troubles. Unfortunately, her grandson still regarded Li concubine as his heart and soul. As far as she knew, Xiu Ming even personally oversaw Li concubine's meals, fearing that she would be harmed by someone.

As for who he was wary of, it's probably Ayao. Xiuming fears that Ayao might envy Li's concubine status and plot against her.

At this point, Xiuming was overthinking things. Ayao wouldn't even bother with Li shi. arms. Her soft and smiling voice held a hint of dominance: "Madam, this is what you provoked. It's too late to regret it now."Meng Jinyáo, upon hearing this, felt a wave of bewilderment. She didn't u...