The Rebirth of an Orphan

Gu Lun glanced at Gu Yan, whose face was ashen, and laughed inwardly. He did not expect that the dignified head of the Gu family would come to his daughter-in-law in person to question her for a vicious servant.

This was not the case where she was in the main building but came to the East Garden on her own. It must be that Gu Yayu cried in front of her father, so much so that her father didn't even know the basic rules of the aristocratic family and came to the young generation in person to question him.

Gu Lun secretly felt a little sad in his heart. He was afraid that the century-old Gu family would be ruined by this foolish man. But since he was here, no matter who bullied his paintings, he would be skinned alive and leave in disgrace.

Zhao Xihua didn't expect Gu Yan to come as well, which really surprised her. After all, Gu Yan was a well-known figure in Kyoto. Even if he wanted to call him to task, he wouldn't come to his son and daughter-in-law's house to make trouble. Not to mention the dignified Gu family, even ordinary families wouldn't do such a thing.

She then looked at Mrs. Hua beside her. Her eyes were red because she must have cried. After all, even a hero can be tempted by a beautiful woman. She must have put some eye drops on Gu Yan.

However, since they were here, she and Gu Lun walked up to Gu Yan and bowed respectfully.

"Humph," Gu Yan took Madam Hua to sit on the chairs brought by the servants at the door, then pointed at Zhao Xihua and said, "Come here, take this vicious woman down for me."

"Father." Gu Lun stepped forward and blocked Zhao Xihua behind him and said, "Father, what are you talking about? Hua'er is virtuous and obedient. What did she do wrong? Father, are you going to hit her?"

Gu Yan pointed at Zhao Xihua and scolded her harshly, "What did she do wrong? Look at what your wife did wrong. She has been causing unrest in our family for only a few days, and now she has even beaten your sister's wet nurse to death. What is she going to do? Does she really want to bully us?"

Gu Lun laughed coldly, "Father, everyone knows that Hua'er is the head of the family now. Hua'er invited her to come and she couldn't refuse. After she came, she humiliated her master with words. How can this be? Hua'er used family rules against her. Which one of them was not in accordance with the family rules? So what was her fault?"

"You—" Gu Yan was suddenly furious, but had no way to refute his son.

Even if He's mother offended Zhao Xihua, she would not beat her to death. He did not like such cruel means, but his son protected her, so he did not know what to do.

"Master," Madam Hua covered her lips with a handkerchief and choked with sobs, "Mrs. He is also my distant sister. I have never treated her as a servant all these years. This time she died in an unclear way. Please, Master, make the decision and give me an explanation."

Mrs. Hua knelt down in front of Gu Yan and said with great determination on her face: "If Zhao Xihua, this vicious woman, doesn't leave, I will have no place to stay in this family, so let me resign and return home."

As soon as Mrs. Hua finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on Zhao Xihua. This new young mistress had only been in the Gu family for a few days and she had already forced the mistress to this point. How unfilial of her!

Gu Lun also knew what kind of person his father was. After all, he was a soldier who had been to the battlefield and had seen all kinds of life and death, but he just couldn't get past Hualan Nazhu.

As expected, when Madam Hua cried, Gu Yan immediately lost his composure. He hurriedly supported Madam Hua and tried to persuade her kindly. While comforting Madam Hua, he turned to Zhao Xihua who was standing with her back bowed, and angrily said, "What else do you want to say? Although Mother He offended you, don't you know who you are?"

What do you mean by "who is she?" This is not something a father-in-law can say. It is really a bit inappropriate to say this.

But before Zhao Xihua could speak, Gu Lun couldn't help but said, "Father, she is not what you said. She is your daughter-in-law, the young mistress of the Gu family, and my wife who was married to me in a formal ceremony. Please be careful with your words."

"You—" Gu Yan's face suddenly turned red. Although Gu Lun and he were not on good terms with each other normally, he had never embarrassed him in front of so many people like this.

"Master, Master, look at him... look at what he said?" Madam Hua cried to Gu Yan again with tears in her eyes: "I know I am not his biological mother. He came back this time to target me everywhere. I can't do anything. Sister Liang Wan has been dead for so many years. I also know that I will never be as good as Sister Liang Wan in this life. I don't have one or two good friends to help me. I'd better go back to the countryside."

Gu Lun's eyes were immediately filled with murderous intent. What did he mean by "I thought about it once or twice"? Wasn't he accusing his mother of having received help from that childhood sweetheart? Wasn't he still trying to smear the man even though he was dead?

This is also the key point that Gu Yan cannot let go. Zhao Xihua, who was standing aside, saw the change in Gu Yan's expression and couldn't help but sneer inwardly. Gu Yan is okay as an official, but he is really not a decent man.

Vicious, such a vicious heart!

Gu Yan still pointed at Zhao Xihua and said, "You are not a decent person. You are just an orphan from Yuncheng. Your reputation is extremely bad. We have been generous to tolerate you until now. Now you are harming innocent people. Do you really think that my Gu family is a place beyond the law? Come on, arrest this bitch and lock her up in the ancestral hall first."

"Father—" Gu Lun rushed forward, the black gun in his hand pointed at his father.

"Whoever dares to touch her, how about trying my marksmanship?" Gu Lun's tall figure blocked Zhao Xihua. No one, not even the Lord, could touch Gu Lun's woman, and yet he wanted her to kneel in the ancestral hall? Go and dream on.

Gu Lun pointed his gun directly at Gu Yan's face, which actually scared Gu Yan so much that he stood there in a daze.

"Are you going to rebel, you little beast?" Gu Yan's voice became deeper, but also a little panic-stricken. It would be a lie to say that he was not afraid. This kid even dared to plot against the princes. He was really worried that he would do something to kill his father. He slowly stepped back, panic-stricken and disorderly.

"Gu Lun, no." Zhao Xihua was also shocked. Although she knew that Gu Lun was a fearless man, pointing a gun at her father still scared everyone.

Zhao Xihua pushed Gu Lun's arm down and pulled him behind him. However, when he held Gu Lun's arm, he could feel that Gu Lun's arm was trembling. He was really angry.

His biological mother is his bottom line. Mrs. Hua is indeed ruthless and always uses the dead Liang Wan to sow discord between the father and son.

"Father, please listen to what Huaer has to say." Although Zhao Xihua was criticized by Gu Yan, she did not have the slightest resentment. She was so calm that even Mrs. Hua was a little surprised. How courageous is this woman? She can still deal with it calmly even at this point. Is she seeing a ghost?