Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

The title of Earl Rong'an was gone, which was like the sky falling for Earl Rong'an's family, no, for Gu Yu's maternal grandfather's family.

The You family had been on the decline, and had been barely maintaining its dignity as a wealthy and powerful family by relying on the title. Now that the title is gone, the You family will completely lose its voice among the official class in the capital.

If the You family wants to revive, they can only wait for their grandchildren to emerge...

In the main hall of the front yard of the You Mansion, Gu Yu's grandfather You Shichang sat at the head of the table with his head lowered. He had maintained this posture for a long time.

The other people in the You Mansion were either sitting or standing, trying to reduce their presence, not daring to make any sound or noise.

An atmosphere of sadness and hidden resentment filled the hall, making it difficult to breathe.

After an unknown amount of time, You Shichang raised his head with a smile on his face: "I'm going to pick up Sui Sui, do you want to come with me?"

Ok?

The others looked at You Shichang blankly, unable to react for a moment.

"Dad, Marquis Zhaoping will not agree..."

“I am the child’s biological grandfather!” You Shichang shouted, the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a sinister and twisted look that was visible to the naked eye: “The title is gone, and if I can’t bring Sui Sui back, won’t my You family become a huge joke!”

The other people in the hall had never seen You Shichang so furious, and they were so frightened that their breathing slowed down involuntarily.

You Shichang took a deep breath, stood up, and his face returned to normal: "Prepare a generous gift and go to Zhaoping Marquis Mansion!"

……

Cheng Wan didn't know that Gu Yu's maternal grandparents would come to Marquis Zhaoping's Mansion for the third time to take Sui Sui away. She and Xu Zhinian had just returned to Marquis Zhaoping's Mansion after visiting the two shops awarded by the emperor.

"Ah Wan, what are you thinking about?"

Cheng Wan looked up, squinted at the sunset in the sky, and said in a faint voice: "Niannian, Gu Yan has lost another relative."

Xu Zhinian pursed her lips, feeling a little upset but not knowing what to say.

"Ah Wan, Master Ji suddenly fell ill and died. There is nothing anyone can do about it. Don't be too sad. Master Gu... Master Gu..." Xu Zhinian bit his lower lip and choked slightly: "Everything will get better slowly."

Xu Zhinian sincerely believed that Gu Yan's grandfather Ji Anying died of a serious illness, and he felt sorry for Ji Anying and sad for Gu Yan.

Cheng Wan turned her head and looked at Xu Zhinian's slightly red eyes. She hid the obscurity in her eyes and smiled at Xu Zhinian: "You are right, everything will get better slowly." But the grievance and pain in that person's heart will probably remain for a lifetime...

When Xu Zhinian saw Cheng Wan smile, his heart instantly calmed down.

For her, as long as Cheng Wan is happy, she will feel at ease.

"Ah Wan, the restaurant that the emperor awarded is much bigger than Suiyilou. It will be a big project to renovate it. Have you thought about how to renovate it?"

"I've thought about it, but I have to put this matter on hold for a while."

After saying that, Cheng Wan's eyes flashed.

Just now, Jin Jin reminded Cheng Wan that Chen Changtong was walking towards her quickly.

Cheng Wan had a hunch that it was probably because of Gu Yu’s maternal grandparents.

"My Lord, Gu Yu's grandfather, Lord You, has brought many members of the You family to see you, my Lord."

Cheng Wan raised an eyebrow, feeling happy that his premonition had been confirmed, and ordered Chen Changtong: "Bring them over, I'll wait for them in the main hall of the front yard."

Chen Changtong took the order and left.

"A Wan..." Xu Zhinian looked at Cheng Wan worriedly, frowning slightly.

She also heard that Earl Rong'an had lost his title.

At this time, the You family came to ask to see Cheng Wan, and she was worried that they were here to cause trouble for Cheng Wan.

Cheng Wan stretched out his hand to smooth the space between Xu Zhinian's eyebrows and joked, "Don't frown, you'll become an old woman later."

"It's already this late, and you still have the heart to joke?!"

Xu Zhinian was so angry that she sometimes really admired Cheng Wan's generosity.

Cheng Wan tilted his head with a smile, and said in a brisk voice: "It's okay, I'm the Marquis, what can they do to me? Besides, I didn't do anything."

When Xu Zhinian heard this, she felt that it was indeed true, but she was still a little worried, so she followed Cheng Wan to the main hall in the front yard with a worried look on her face.

The main hall in the front yard of Zhaoping Marquis Mansion.

You Shichang calmly looked at Cheng Wan at the top of the table, and suddenly became alert. Then he bowed his head and saluted Cheng Wan: "This humble official greets Marquis Zhaoping."

The You family members behind You Shichang also followed suit and saluted.

Cheng Wan smiled and nodded slightly to You Shichang as a return gesture: "Please take a seat. Someone, serve the tea."

You Shichang sat down and looked at Cheng Wan with an apologetic look on his face: "My Lord, my wife was anxious to pick up the child, and I made a mistake because of distraction. I hope you will forgive me."

"What crime can I forgive? Under the emperor's feet, the emperor will decide whether to do right or wrong. Lord You, do you think this is reasonable?"

You Shichang's fingers trembled, and he smiled: "My Lord, that's right."

You Shichang looked at Cheng Wan's calm face, a gloomy look flashed in his eyes, and continued:

"My Lord, you are a smart man, you must have guessed why I came here.

My eldest daughter only gave birth to Suisui. Poor Suisui lost her father and mother at a young age. As his grandfather, I feel sorry for Suisui from the bottom of my heart.

My Lord, I know that you are concerned about the promise you made to Sui Sui's uncle, so you are worried about letting us take Sui Sui away.

But Lord, we are all relatives connected to Sui Sui by blood. If we are not kind to Sui Sui, how many people in this world will be kind to Sui Sui?"

You Shichang wiped the moisture from his eyes with his sleeve and smiled bitterly: "My Lord, please forgive me for making fun of you. I just thought of my poor daughter and grandson whom I haven't seen for a long time, and I felt a little sad for a moment."

A white-haired old man was wiping his tears, looking sad, thinking about his daughter and grandson.

Most people watching this scene would probably just cry along with him, and then curse Cheng Wan for being mean and vicious.

Cheng Wan looked at You Shichang, who was lowering his head, with great interest, and lost his focus at an inappropriate time: "Jin Jin, I find that the acting skills of these ancient people are better than each other."

The average actor and actress.

"My Lord, this is already the third time we have come to pick up Sui Sui. Please understand that I am already half buried in the ground and allow me to take back my grandson."

As he spoke, You Shichang shed two more tears.

Fortunately, Cheng Wan didn't close his eyes because he couldn't bear to look at it.

"Yes, Lord Marquis, as your uncle, I haven't seen Sui Sui for a long time. Lord Marquis, please be kind and let us take Sui Sui back."

You Shichang's eldest son, You Songjin, spoke in a pleading tone, but his words made Cheng Wan look like a bully...

The women of the You family covered their mouths with handkerchiefs and cried.

“Looking at the way you are, if someone doesn’t know, they would think that I have done something to you.” Cheng Wan shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. “Sui Sui is in good condition right now. I have already ordered someone to tell my mother to bring Sui Sui here. You will see Sui Sui.”