lcionline Chapter 185 Child, your weaknesses should be used where they are needed.
Chapter 185 Child, your weaknesses should be used where they are needed.
After learning the whole story, Chu Ruohan looked at Lu Ge'er kneeling in front of her and sighed softly.
He instructed Yu Ling beside him, "Yu Ling, go to Uncle San's residence and explain the situation of Brother Lu and Sister Lan here, so that they won't worry."
Lu Ge'er's eyes reddened, and his voice choked with emotion: "Auntie, no, no one will care about us."
Seeing his pitiful appearance, Chu Ruohan's heart softened: "Brother Lu, get up first, don't kneel."
Lu Ge'er stubbornly shook his head, then slammed his head on the ground twice with a "bang," his forehead instantly turning red.
“Aunt, I am a boy, I can endure anything, but Lan’er is only four years old. Aunt, could you adopt Lan’er as well, just like you adopted Xuan’er? Please, give her a stable life.”
His eyes were full of pleading; he no longer hoped to be Chu Ruohan's son like Xuan Ge'er.
He only hoped that his sister could be protected and cared for, and could grow up well.
Chu Ruohan looked troubled and somewhat helpless.
She recalled that she had adopted Xuan-ge'er because she mistakenly believed that Gu Junze was infertile, which was why she thought of adopting one.
Now that she knows Gu Junze is healthy, and she's been drinking the fertility-enhancing medicine given to her by Granny Zhou every day, it's only a matter of time before she gets pregnant.
Moreover, Gu Jiacheng's ugly face this morning is still fresh in my mind.
She had no intention of adopting another child, especially Gu Jiacheng's legitimate daughter.
Gu Jiacheng wouldn't agree either...
“Brother Lü, get up first,” Chu Ruohan reached out to help him up. “I understand and am very touched by your protectiveness towards your sister. But…”
Chu Ruohan was at a loss as to how to make things clear with him.
Lu Ge'er raised his head. "Aunt, I know this request is a bit excessive and I'm sorry for putting you in a difficult position."
Chu Ruohan recalled their first meeting. At that time, Lu Ge'er was still a timid child, trying to please Wang Shi at her command.
Looking at this sensible child in front of her, who was so kind it broke her heart, Chu Ruohan felt a mix of emotions.
He was only eight years old.
Although Wang was malicious, she raised a good son.
Gu Junze walked to Chu Ruohan's side and gently patted her shoulder to reassure her.
He pulled Lu Ge'er aside to sit down, his expression gentle yet resolute.
“Child, I know you love your sister and want to protect her. But you must understand that instead of begging for someone else's protection, you should stand on your own two feet.”
"Only when you are strong will others not dare to bully you easily, and even those around you will have to think twice."
Chu Ruohan knew that Gu Junze saw his former self in Lu Ge'er and felt compassion for him.
Lu Ge'er listened, nodding thoughtfully, but his eyes still showed confusion: "Uncle, I'm just a child, how can I become strong?"
"Do you see Ying Qing? If you were as skilled in martial arts as him, would you still be afraid of those people?"
Seeing the change in Lu Ge'er's eyes from confusion to determination, Gu Junze smiled.
“Those servants only dare to bully you because they see you as young and without anyone to protect you. You must understand that you are the master of this mansion, a descendant of the Gu family, and you are born with your own pride and confidence.”
Gu Junze leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed on Lu Ge'er's eyes, as if trying to imprint these beliefs deep into his heart.
"The art of managing subordinates requires a combination of kindness and severity..."
At this moment, Gu Junze was like a towering mountain in Lu Ge'er's heart.
No one had ever told him these things.
"Uncle, Brother Lü will remember this."
Chu Ruohan stroked his hair. "Brother Lu, as for Aunt Chun, you should know that the more you show weakness, the more unscrupulous she will become. If things really escalate, your grandfather will not stand idly by."
"Aunt Chun's behavior is nothing more than forgetting her place because she is temporarily favored."
As she spoke, Chu Ruohan's tone became sharper, "You should use your weaknesses where they are needed to maximize their effectiveness."
The phrase "greatest function" kept popping into Lu Ge'er's mind.
He really envied Xuan-ge'er, who got to choose his parents again...
At this moment, Doctor Qian and Yingqing walked in. "Lan'er's condition has stabilized, and her fever has subsided. As long as she takes her medicine on time and takes good care of herself, she should recover soon."
Lu Ge'er's face lit up with a long-lost smile, and he bowed deeply to Doctor Qian, "That's wonderful, thank you Doctor Qian!"
Just as he stood up, he seemed to suddenly remember something, turned around abruptly, and knelt straight in front of Ying Qing. With a "thump," his knees hit the ground, making a dull sound.
Yingqing was startled by this sudden action. Why was he kneeling again?
He instinctively took a step back. "Young master, what are you doing?"
"Master... Uncle said that as long as I become strong, I can protect my sister, and no one will be able to bully us anymore. You are highly skilled in martial arts, please take me as your disciple!"
Ying Qing was at a loss for words. When did the young master take on a disciple for him?
He turned his pleading gaze to Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan.
Gu Junze nodded slightly. "Yingqing, accept it."
Since the Crown Prince had spoken, how could he refuse? Ying Qing reluctantly agreed.
"Thank you, Master! I will definitely study hard!"
Chu Ruohan instructed, "Haitang, go to the kitchen and make something for the two children."
"Choose some light and nourishing ingredients. Lan Jie'er has just recovered from her fever and her spleen and stomach are still weak. Make a yam and lean pork porridge, and steam a basket of soft egg custard. Remember to add less salt."
Since Gu Yun left, Haitang has become Chu Ruohan's personal maid.
"Yes, young mistress." Haitang accepted the order and left.
On the other side, when Master Gu returned from his shift, he learned that Gu Jiacheng had dared to cause trouble at the Marquis of Anyang's residence.
His face was so gloomy it seemed to drip water, and he strode towards the ancestral hall.
Before even entering the ancestral hall, they could hear Gu Jiacheng shouting inside, "Why can't I go and propose to Miss Yang..."
Enraged, Master Gu kicked open the ancestral hall door, yelling, "How dare you! You still have the nerve to shout here!"
When Gu Jiacheng saw his father come in, the anger in his heart flared up again.
"Father, how could you collude with outsiders to scheme against me? The adoption document actually severed my ties with Xuan-ge'er."
Master Gu was trembling with rage. "You unfilial son, how dare you turn the tables on me!"
“Since ancient times, once someone is adopted out, they become that person’s child. You yourself have impure thoughts, yet you still dare to try to use Brother Xuan to scheme against them.”
"Bring on the family discipline!" Several servants immediately carried in the instruments of torture.
Upon seeing this, Gu Jiacheng turned pale with fright. "Father, I know I was wrong, please forgive me!"
Gu Jiacheng was beaten until his skin was torn and his flesh was ripped open, and he screamed in agony.
Master Gu sighed, “I have inquired about Yang Zhaozhao. Although she is an unfavored concubine’s daughter, her status is comparable to yours. If you wish to marry her, I will propose marriage for you.”
what?
Gu Jiacheng stared in disbelief, his eyes wide. She was actually a concubine's daughter?
That bitch lied to him...