Chapter 140: Chapter 140: Watching the Show

Gu Kaiyuan, "I haven’t had much deep contact with my clansmen, so I’m unaware of the current situation within the clan.

Even if someone is willing to adopt, who can guarantee it’s not just another trap?

Even if there’s someone without descendants, no one would adopt a child who already has a family; this is fundamentally not conducive to cultivating feelings."

Bai Suihe, "Isn’t it enough just to continue the family line?"

Gu Kaiyuan didn’t know where his wife had heard these fallacies, "There are many things involved here..."

As he dissected and explained some principles to Bai Suihe, Gu Kaiyuan’s previously melancholic mood gradually lifted.

Seeing Bai Suihe dozing off again, Gu Kaiyuan gently supported her head, letting her lean back on the soft pillow, then he shook his head with a wry smile, as if he himself had been comforted.

Quietly stepping outside, the convoy continued to move in an orderly manner. He let Dongmei and Chunxiang into the carriage and jumped down to walk ahead.

"Sir, we’ll keep an eye on things here, you should rest a bit more." Zhuang Datou led the ox, carefully steering the wheels away from small potholes.

"I’ve rested enough, I’m going to the front to take a look. If your young lady wakes up, please tell her."

After giving instructions, Gu Kaiyuan walked forward.

"Young Master of the Gu Family, are you going to pay respects to your old man?"

Chen Dafu, chewing on a grass root, asked as he chewed.

Gu Kaiyuan noticed the mud on the grass root, quietly looked away, and said, "Mr. Chen, sometimes don’t be too harsh on yourself, health is essential."

Chen Dafu was taken aback, then removed the grass root from his mouth, "You mean this?

I’m regulating my health, this is the root of Imperata cylindrica."

If he didn’t explain clearly today, this kid would think he was so stingy, filling his stomach with grass roots along the way.

Although the Chen Family was not doing well, they weren’t that destitute, so he explained more vigorously, "The root of Imperata cylindrica is a good thing, it treats fatigue and emaciation, invigorates the middle and replenishes qi, removes blood stasis, and ..."

Gu Kaiyuan stopped, a bit surprised, "Mr. Chen, you also understand medical principles?"

"What’s the big deal? In my younger years, this old man was well-read, touched upon all sorts of subjects. Though I can’t diagnose and treat like those doctors, I can handle small ailments of my own."

Speaking of his experiences, Chen Dafu suddenly perked up, "Back then, in order to enter an official career, our Chen family utilized every resource possible, and we collected plenty of herbs from the mountain..."

Gu Kaiyuan had no time to listen to his reminiscences. Recognizing herbs yet unable to cure, what’s there to brag about?

"Mr. Chen, I’m going ahead to take a look, next time I’ll hear more of your advice." Gu Kaiyuan quickened his pace forward, but didn’t expect Chen Dafu to follow closely, "Don’t go, we’re free now, let’s chat a bit.

I dug up a lot of the root of Imperata cylindrica, would you like some?"

Saying this, he opened a cloth bag he carried; it was packed full of the root of Imperata cylindrica,

Gu Kaiyuan, "... Mr. Chen, I may not be talented, but I know this root is cold in nature, eating too much may not be good, you’d better follow medical advice."

Chen Dafu stopped, scratching his head as he looked at the entire bag of the root, "Is there really such a record? This kid is deceiving me again, when we were young we ate it all the time..."

Though he mumbled, he still spat out the grass root in his mouth and handed the bag to his son behind him, "Share it with the others."

Chen Family’s eldest son, "... Dad, just now..."

"What just now?" Chen Dafu glared, speaking harshly, "That kid talks big, who knows if what he says is true? Besides, we worked hard to dig it out, we can’t just throw it away, it’s fine to share among everyone."

The eldest son of the Chen family dared not say more, taking the bag to distribute to the family.

Left standing, Chen Dafu was racking his brain, trying to remember how it was recorded in the books; was it really cold? More so than his current disappointment?

Gu Kaiyuan hadn’t shown up in front of the Gu Family for a few days, nor had he approached, just watching from a distance.

The Gu Family really spared no expense, allowing Rong Ruiyuan to enjoy the spacious carriage alone.

Not entirely true, unless you count Gu Antong and Gu Anliang too, this was indeed the Gu Family’s habitual behavior of denial.

"Gu Family’s young fellow," Gu Kaiyuan didn’t expect so many people to greet him today, turning around, he found Mrs. Zhou from the Zhou family.

At this moment, the other party was lifting the curtain, looking at him kindly.

"Mrs. Zhou," Gu Kaiyuan respectfully greeted her, recalling his childhood visits to the Zhou family with his mother, leaving an impression of Mrs. Zhou.

"Some things shouldn’t be forced. I think your wife is quite good, living your own small life well is primary." Mrs. Zhou’s eyes revealed sadness as if recalling something.

Gu Kaiyuan, "Thank you for your guidance, Madam, I will.

The carriage also carried a Zhou family’s son and two daughters-in-law, along with several children curiously staring at him, nodding amicably towards Gu Kaiyuan.

Up ahead, the second son of the Gu family herding the ox turned around, noticed it was Gu Kaiyuan, and ignored him.

"Listen to an old lady’s advice, some people should be distanced, make decisions early, lest it harm yourself and your family later on."

Gu Kaiyuan knew of the Zhou family’s affairs, and he harbored disdain for those who preached righteousness and morality yet were devious and ugly inside.

This old lady of the Zhou family was also a victim of marriage alliances.

Possessing the virtues of a noblewoman, she only saw through people at an old age.

As she spoke these words, she must have been deeply hurt by the Imperial Censor Zhou Gang.

Luckily, her own well-cultivated sons were filial, ensuring she didn’t suffer along the journey.

"Gu Kaiyuan, you’re not still hung up on your parents and brothers, are you?" Third Zhou, Zhou Fan, curiously asked, "Your family affairs have been quite the spectacle these days. But you should seize the chance, if the Gu family rises high, they might just forget all about you."

Mrs. Zhou suddenly slapped his back, "You rascal, what are you saying?

Is this what I taught you?"

"Mom, I’m just kindly reminding him, look, even the Third Prince came visiting. Look at Gu Family’s lady exchanging glances with the Third Prince now sharing a carriage under broad daylight, goodness knows what has already transpired..."

"Hiss..." Zhou Fan clutched his side; his wife’s slap hit hard, any harder, and a bruise would form.

"Mind your words," Mrs. Zhou apologized to Gu Kaiyuan, "Young man of the Gu family, do forgive this rascal for his mouth, it’s always been that way."

"It’s our family causing the spectacle," Gu Kaiyuan stopped, keeping a distance from the ox cart.