Chapter 1315: Chapter 1151: Summoned Late at Night

"Yes!" Steward Chen immediately understood Gu Chengyu’s intention. It was ostensibly a gift, but in reality, a warning. This distanced the relationship between the two families without losing courtesy, and no fault could be found with it.

Although their young master was young, he was very clear on social interactions.

"A simple hair tie will do!" Gu Chengyu instructed Wintergreen behind him. It was just a meal with his parents, no need for anything elaborate.

"Yes!" Wintergreen responded softly, putting the intricate golden crown back and replacing it with a simple white jade crown.

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"Your Majesty, the guard at the city gate reported that Mr. Gu has returned," Pang Chu had just changed the palace lantern, and Xiao Quanzi came to report.

"Returned?" The Emperor rubbed his aching temples, putting down the red brush in his hand, and began to ponder.

"Go to the Gu Mansion immediately and summon him to see me!" The Emperor instructed Xiao Quanzi in front of him.

"Your Majesty, in another hour, the palace gates will be closed!" Pang Chu couldn’t help but remind, the Emperor had exhausted himself today. If he did not get proper rest, his body wouldn’t be able to withstand much more.

"Cough, cough!" The Emperor lightly coughed a few times, feeling some tightness in his chest.

"Your Majesty!" Pang Chu approached the Emperor with a tense expression, patting the Emperor’s back to ease his breathing.

Only after a moment, the Emperor pressed his chest and then waved his hand, "It’s nothing!"

"Your Majesty, it’s better to have Director Zhang come to have a look!" Xiao Quanzi looked worried as well, as the Emperor’s face turned a shade paler than before.

"No need! Go summon Gu Chengyu to see me!" The Emperor took a deep breath, feeling much better than just now. He knew that due to his continuous exertion over the days, his body had grown weaker than before.

But there was not much time left for him; he wanted to arrange the court’s affairs properly before he passed away. With such frequent episodes, he doubted he could hold on for another three years.

"Your Majesty, you should still rest! You’ve really worked too hard today, you need to take care of your own body!" Pang Chu couldn’t help but persuade more, seeing the Emperor so exhausted.

"You don’t need to persuade further. I know full well what I am doing. Go to the Imperial Kitchen and have them cook me a bowl of chicken congee, I am feeling hungry now!"

The Emperor waved his hand impatiently, intending to dismiss Pang Chu. Pang Chu had become increasingly nagging, chirping incessantly like a sparrow every day, causing him some irritation.

"Yes!" Pang Chu sighed, knowing that the Emperor was not in the mood to listen. At least the Emperor hadn’t eaten much at dinner, so if he had an appetite now, it was a good sign.

"Chang, don’t be picky!" Gu Chengyu frowned as he noticed Gu Wanchang unwilling to eat the chicken in his bowl.

Gu Wanchang was just over two years old and was naturally being fed by his nanny. His temperament was inherently shy, and without Mrs. Wang by his side, he felt even less secure. When Gu Chengyu spoke up, he pouted and began to cry softly.

Gu Chengyu’s forehead twitched. Crying at just a word? He thought his tone wasn’t harsh, he even deliberately softened it.

"Why is he crying?"

"Your stern face is frightening, of course! You’ve scared him into tears," Mr. Gu replied with a smile.

Gu Chengyu felt exasperated, "How am I frightening?"

He felt so innocent! Did he really look that scary? He remembered that the first time he met Chang, the child hid in his mother’s arms, too afraid to meet him.

"Fifth Master! You are a court official, so naturally there’s an air of authority when you speak. The young master is still small, so it’s normal for him to be afraid!" Caiyun chimed in with a laugh.

In fact, when the Fifth Master wasn’t smiling, he exuded an air of authority. Even the servants were a bit fearful when he was stern, although his temper was renowned for its goodness.

Gu Chengyu touched his nose, looking at Gu Wanchang nestled in his nanny’s arms, and could only shake his head, thinking how timid the child was.

"I said we shouldn’t keep him here. Look, as soon as Xiao Bao comes back, there’s trouble. He’s just a crybaby, always bursting into tears at the slightest provocation, giving everyone a headache!"

Mrs. Lv was quite displeased with Mr. Gu’s decision to keep Gu Wanchang. This child had a mother and naturally should be with her. Keeping him here only added trouble for Xiao Bao.

Mrs. Wang wasn’t interested in her and her husband’s company. She merely intended to cling to Xiao Bao. How many more years did they expect to live? They wanted Gu Wanchang to become a burden on Xiao Bao, just like Gu Wanfang had.

Poor Xiao Bao had struggled to climb to a high position, only to be dragged down by leech-like relatives. Each of them just wanted to cling on and suck Xiao Bao’s blood.

Mr. Gu’s face turned a bit grim, and he set down his chopsticks.

The nanny, seeing everyone’s displeased expressions, was at a loss. Yet the sixth young master couldn’t be appeased, sobbing continuously in her arms.

"Take the sixth young master away," Gu Chengyu instructed as he also put down his chopsticks, addressing the nanny.

Feeling as if she had been granted clemency, the nanny took Gu Wanchang away.

"Mother! With you both staying in the Capital, having a child around to keep you company isn’t a bad thing. It’s just one child, I can manage to support him. What comes later will be dealt with later, I have made no promises."

His mother was always tough on the outside but soft inside. Though she spoke harshly, she had ultimately agreed to keep Gu Wanchang. After all, he had heard from Steward Chen that when it came to leaving Gu Wanchang, Mrs. Lv hadn’t made a scene; she just spoke a few harsh words!

"What are you thinking? You father and son are giving me attitude now? Am I the only villain here?" Mrs. Lv muttered, feeling upset. Were the father and son criticizing her because of an outsider?

"What is Mother thinking? We are a family. No matter how Second Brother treated me before, I shouldn’t take it out on Chang. He’s just a child! If we’re keeping the child, then so be it. After all, it’s just an extra pair of chopsticks at the table!"

Gu Chengyu felt quite helpless, not expecting to have an argument about this matter as soon as he returned. But for him, it wasn’t really an issue.

"Master! Someone from the front courtyard reported that Eunuch Quan from the palace has arrived and is waiting for you there!" Ming Mo’s voice came from outside the door, delivering the report.

Upon hearing this, Gu Chengyu frowned slightly. Coming to find him at this hour? Could it be that the Emperor wanted to see him?

"From the palace? You’d better go quickly, don’t keep them waiting!" Mr. Gu urged Gu Chengyu as soon as he heard it was someone from the palace.

"Alright, you and Mother go ahead and eat, I’ll go check the front courtyard!" Gu Chengyu immediately turned and left the room, leaving Mrs. Lv to sigh heavily.

The Emperor was treating their Xiao Bao like an ox, working him tirelessly! They had just gotten home, barely had a few warm bites, and yet someone was sent over.

Though Mrs. Lv felt like complaining, she did not dare voice it. After arriving in the Capital, she understood some things should never be said aloud; otherwise, it could lead to trouble from careless talk.

The carriage sped forward, and Xiao Quanzi, sitting to the side, glanced at Gu Chengyu and remarked with a smile, "It’s been months since we parted, and Mr. Gu still carries the same demeanor!"

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