Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1251 - 517: Kindness May Not Be Repaid with Kindness (Part 5)

Dong Yuan always knew her father didn’t like Gu Li, but she didn’t expect her father to be so guarded against Gu Li: "Father, don’t worry, I know what I’m doing." Seeing Mr. Yu Shan’s displeased expression, Dong Yuan whispered, "Rest assured, Father, I’ll have them move to Jingjiang Alley by tomorrow." Since this is what her father requested, she would simply let him be at ease.

Mr. Yu Shan nodded and brought up another matter: "You know, your uncle and two cousins, as well as a cousin sister, are all in the Capital City. I’m planning to retire there. There’s no need to transport my belongings back home; let’s just pack them up and send them directly to the Capital City!"

Dong Yuan had no objections: "Alright."

In fact, Mr. Yu Shan felt somewhat reluctant. This separation, he didn’t know when they would meet again.

Mr. Yu Shan then had Gu Zhe and Madam Yao summoned. Looking at Gu Zhe, he felt a tinge of regret. If Gu Zhe were not the eldest, but the second son, even if the Gu Family opposed it, he would still insist that they keep their promise. People said he tolerated the Gu Family for his daughter’s sake, but his main reason for compromise was that he felt Gu Li was useless. Raised too high and lacking character, such a person would never rise again after a fall. Reality proved his worries correct, as Gu Li fell and could not rise again.

Madam Yao felt uneasy, not understanding why she was also asked to come.

Mr. Yu Shan straightforwardly stated, "This family separation, I pressured your parents into it, and there’s no need to hide it from you. I did this for your sake."

Gu Zhe was shocked: "Grandfather, why?" He couldn’t understand why his grandfather would do such a thing. It didn’t make sense.

When men talk, women usually don’t interrupt. Although Madam Yao was also surprised, she still stood quietly, as if she were just a part of the scenery.

Mr. Yu Shan said: "If Gu Li were just useless, it would be one thing, but he listens to Madam Miao, who is narrow-minded, short-sighted, and greedy, always trying to take what isn’t theirs. So, they will surely be a burden to you in the future. And you know very well your mother’s temperament." As for Gu Jianzhang, he was completely ignored by Mr. Yu Shan.

Gu Zhe questioned: "Greedy?"

Mr. Yu Shan looked disdainful: "She treats my possessions as her own, even worried that Yueyao will take them from her. Isn’t that greedy?"

Gu Zhe only knew Madam Miao complained about Brother Shengsheng freeloading; he didn’t know about this: "Grandfather, could you have made a mistake?"

Mr. Yu Shan waved his hand: "Though I’m old, I’m not senile yet. I know what’s true and what’s false. I’ve called you both here to tell you, your mother is too gentle. In the future, when your life gets better, your mother will inevitably favor Gu Li, so you as a couple should bear with it. It is natural for parents, and even common people, to favor the weak."

Gu Zhe hurriedly said: "Grandfather, rest assured, I will honor my parents well." Filial piety is a natural duty, even if his grandfather hadn’t said it, he would still do it.

Madam Yao also quickly expressed her position: "Grandfather, I will also honor my parents well."

Mr. Yu Shan nodded: "Remember what you said today, don’t disappoint me." He had done all he could for Dong Yuan.

After discussing family matters, Gu Zhe spoke to Mr. Yu Shan about Yueyao: "Grandfather, the young master of the Governor Office confirmed he saw Aunt with his own eyes at the brothel. Grandfather, should we write her a letter and ask what’s going on? Other people’s gossip is getting too rampant, it’s making me uneasy."

But Mr. Yu Shan didn’t mind: "Your aunt will handle her own affairs."

Gu Zhe was still worried: "Grandfather, the rumors outside are so rampant, I worry it might damage Aunt’s reputation."

Mr. Yu Shan smiled and said: "Your aunt has gone through much; such rumors are nothing to her, she will handle it." Mr. Yu Shan thought, perhaps if his daughter experienced more hardship early on, she wouldn’t be so soft now.

Gu Zhe couldn’t ease his worries.

Mr. Yu Shan smiled and shook his head, saying: "Don’t worry about what isn’t your responsibility. Tomorrow, move out with Madam Yao and, once settled, return to Taicang County!"

Gu Zhe nodded.

The news of Gu Zhe splitting from Gu Li reached Yueyao quickly.

Xiang Wei muttered: "I thought the Gu Family would divorce Madam Miao!" Xiang Wei felt a tinge of regret, feeling that such a daughter-in-law really ought to be divorced.