si-mexico Chapter 422 Some people and some things, either don't do them, or if you do them, eliminate the
Chapter 422 Some people and some things, either don't do them, or if you do them, eliminate the
In the streets and alleys of the capital, an absurd nursery rhyme has begun to circulate, with two or three children singing it with laughter: "General's wife, little brother-in-law is in love, the baby in her belly is surnamed Gu..."
What started as mere street gossip has now become a widely known and widely discussed topic of conversation.
Standing on the street corner, Gu Cheng'an clenched his fist, his knuckles turning pale from the force.
If these words reached Chu Ruohan's ears, how would she feel?
He didn't care; there were already rumors circulating in the military.
But Chu Ruohan was different. As a young woman confined to her quarters, her reputation was of utmost importance. Moreover, she had just given birth; if she knew about the rumors circulating outside…
Gu Cheng'an took a deep breath, his eyes darkening. Things had developed to this point; he had to go and explain things to Gu Junze.
As the sun sets, it casts a golden glow over the General Zhenguo's Mansion.
Gu Cheng'an walked heavily into the mansion and went straight to his study.
"Brother." He stood at the door of the study and gave a military salute to Gu Junze, who was reviewing military documents.
Gu Junze looked up at him and gestured for him to come in.
Gu Cheng'an stood firmly in front of the desk, his gaze resolute: "Brother, my sister-in-law and I stayed in Niutou Village for a month, but nothing happened between us. If you don't believe me, you can check."
Gu Junze tapped his fingers lightly on the table and calmly replied, "Yes, I know."
Seeing his elder brother's calm expression, Gu Cheng'an felt half of his worries subside.
He continued, "It was Du Ruoling who did it..."
He originally wanted to go find Du Ruoling himself, partly because he was afraid of being bothered by her again, and partly because Du Ruoling was too obsessive, and he was afraid that going to her would backfire.
Rather than doing that, it would be better to let Gu Junze handle it. His elder brother is always calm and wise, and his methods are far superior to his.
Gu Junze simply gave a soft "hmm" and didn't say anything more.
This made Gu Cheng'an's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, jump again.
"Brother, if you don't believe me..."
Gu Junze raised his hand to interrupt him: "Some people and some things, either don't do them, or if you do them, you have to nip them in the bud to prevent them from coming back to life. They're lurking in the shadows, ready to give you a taste of their own medicine at any moment."
Gu Cheng'an was stunned, unable to grasp the deeper meaning behind his elder brother's words. But at least he knew that Gu Junze would handle this matter.
Gu Junze put down his brush and calmly dismissed him, saying, "Go back. Don't come to the General's Mansion unless it's absolutely necessary."
This statement, though plain, is full of warning.
Gu Cheng'an bit his lip and took out an exquisite gold lock from his pocket: "This is for my little niece."
Gu Junze accepted it and simply said, "Thank you."
The air seemed to freeze for a moment before Gu Cheng'an realized it was time for him to take his leave.
He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Gu Junze, then turned and left.
As Gu Cheng'an stepped out of the general's mansion, he glanced back at the lights that had been lit inside.
He knew that all he could do was stay away from Chu Ruohan and watch her be happy from afar.
Inside the study, Gu Junze toyed with the gold lock, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
He didn't believe the rumors circulating outside, but he wasn't entirely without reservations.
What man could remain completely unmoved by such rumors about his wife and brother?
Moreover, how could he not understand Gu Cheng'an's thoughts?
Gu Junze's eyes were frighteningly cold: "As long as I, Gu Junze, am around, no one, no matter who they are, can think of coveting what belongs to me."
A moment later, Chu Ruohan's face and her baby daughter in her arms appeared in his mind.
He would never allow anyone to destroy this home.
Gu Junze walked straight to Chu Ruohan's bedroom, still holding the gold lock that Gu Chengan had just given him.
As soon as I opened the door, I heard a relaxed and cheerful conversation coming from inside.
Chu's mother sat by the bed, holding her newborn baby in her arms, her eyes full of love.
When she saw Gu Junze come in, she smiled and looked up.
"Look how strong and healthy this little girl is! I told you she'd be beautiful once she grew up," said Mother Chu, gently rocking the baby in her arms, her face full of pride.
Chu Ruohan leaned against the headboard. Although her face was still a little pale, she looked much better.
She nodded, "This child changes every day, mainly because the wet nurse feeds him well." Chu Ruohan looked at the wet nurse standing to the side, her tone gentle.
The wet nurse standing to the side quickly waved her hand, her face full of respect: "Madam, you are too kind. This is all what I should do."
Gu Junze walked to the bedside, looked at his daughter's rosy face, and then at Chu Ruohan, his eyes filled with undisguised doting affection.
"Let me hug you." Gu Junze reached out his hand to Chu's mother.
Chu's mother was somewhat surprised, but she still carefully handed the child to him, saying, "Be careful, don't startle her."
Taking his daughter from his arms, Gu Junze gently held her in his arms with practiced ease; he had been holding her quite often these past few days.
A complex emotion flashed in his eyes as he looked at the child in his arms and then at Chu Ruohan on the bed.
Chu Ruohan felt a little confused by his gaze and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Gu Junze shook his head, indicating that he was alright. He then took out the gold lock from his pocket and handed it to Chu Ruohan: "This is a gift from Cheng'an to the child."
Chu Ruohan took the gold lock, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
She looked down at the exquisite gold lock, which was engraved with delicate patterns and the four characters "Peace and Joy".
“It’s beautiful. When I see him again, I’ll thank him on behalf of the child,” Chu Ruohan said softly.
Gu Junze smiled slightly, "Okay!"
Mother Chu said, "When the baby is a month old, I, as the maternal grandmother, will also have a gold lock made. It must be bigger than this one, so that we can have some joy for our little darling."
Chu's mother was naturally aware of the rumors circulating outside, but they all tacitly kept them from telling Chu Ruohan.
She's still in her postpartum period, why would she want to hear all this awful stuff?
Gu Junze nodded, glanced at Chu Ruohan, and slowly said, "I have already had preparations made for the full moon banquet."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ruohan frowned slightly. She put down the gold lock in her hand, her expression showing some hesitation.
"Could the full moon celebration be... simpler?"
"What's wrong?" Gu Junze keenly noticed his wife's unusual behavior. "Don't you want to do it?"
Chu Ruohan bit her lip and whispered, "The day I gave birth was too dangerous. I really walked through the gates of hell. We still haven't found the mastermind behind it all. I'm scared..."
She didn't continue, but Gu Junze understood her concerns.
Chu's mother patted her daughter's hand, a hint of heartache flashing in her eyes: "I know you're worried, but the baby's one-month celebration is a big event. We can't just not hold it because we're afraid of trouble. Wouldn't that just give those who want to harm you their wish?"
Gu Junze nodded in agreement: "There's no such thing as a thief who's been stealing for a thousand days and a guard against thieves for a thousand days. Some people need to give her a chance..."
These words were spoken cryptically, but Chu Ruohan was so clever that she immediately understood Gu Junze's meaning.
He wanted to use the full moon celebration as bait to lure the snake out of its hole.