After my luck was stolen, I led my whole family to defy fate and change our destiny.

Chapter 136 Going home

Lin Xiaoxiao, standing in the crowd, watched this scene with gritted teeth, wondering where things went wrong.

Liu En, who should have died, is still alive. Chen Liu should hate the Ministry of Personnel. Why did they come out to testify?

And then there's Li Dazhi. His mother was kicked out by Su Xiuran, yet he still went to testify. Are all these people out of their minds?

She was furious. She looked at the emperor sitting in the first seat. She glanced at Chu Yuan as he passed by. He was handsome, mature and composed, and every word and action of his exuded nobility.

Rich, powerful, and handsome, he was supreme. Her eyes flickered slightly; this was the epitome of manhood.

She glared at the people in the hall, then turned and left.

【What's there to congratulate? My father was innocent, yet he was imprisoned for so long. Besides, the title of Marquis of Beiding originally belonged to my elder brother. He got what he deserved, so what's there to congratulate?】

Chu Jingyan: "..."

Second Prince: "..." Is this considered a bucket of cold water?

Today, Gu Chenshi has already revealed the matter of inheriting the title. With so many people below, he naturally has to bestow the title upon him. Otherwise, how can he silence the gossip?

[The Emperor hasn't forgotten. He did it on purpose. If it weren't for Madam Gu Chen bringing it up today, and with so many people present, he wouldn't have bestowed the title of eldest brother.]

Sigh... I didn't expect Madam Gu to do one good thing in the end.

If Madam Gu knew that her casual complaint would lead to Gu Yu'an becoming the Marquis of Beiding, she would be filled with remorse and would want to bang her head against a pillar again.

Seeing that her husband and son were unharmed, Su Xiuran turned and left, saying, "Let's go."

Chunhe looked at her husband and then at Su Xiuran: "Madam, aren't you going back with the master?"

Su Xiuran glanced inside again: "Let's go back and make some chicken soup for the master, then wait for them to come home."

Chunhe looked at Su Xiuran with a smile: "Madam is so thoughtful. Madam loves Master the most."

Su Xiuran smiled knowingly and left with her people.

When Gu Mingtang and Gu Yu'an returned, Su Xiuran, Gu Liyao, and Gu Ziming were already waiting at the entrance of the Gu residence.

Gu Mingtang got off the carriage, looked at the plaque of the Minister's Mansion, and then at the people who came to take him home. His eyes were slightly red.

"I'm back"

Su Xiuran nodded, her eyes also reddening.

"Master, please turn off the fire basin," Chunhe said.

"it is good"

Gu Mingtang stepped over the brazier, and Chunhe and Mingzhu patted him with mugwort, as if brushing off ashes.

"Tap it, and all bad luck will go away."

"Tap it, and the little people will all go away."

Chunhe: "Master, please wash your hands."

Gu Mingtang obediently washed his hands.

After the two maids finished their work, Gu Mingtang took a step closer to Su Xiuran and said, "You've lost weight."

"Dad, welcome home."

"Welcome home," Gu Ziming said, hugging Gu Mingtang's leg tightly.

Gu Mingtang patted Gu Liyao's arm, then picked up Gu Ziming and led everyone back to the mansion.

Beneath his wide sleeves, Gu Mingtang quietly took Su Xiuran's hand. Su Xiuran tried to pull away several times but couldn't, so she let him have his way.

The sound of firecrackers crackling and popping rang out outside the door.

Mingzhu covered her mouth and chuckled from behind; the master and mistress still had such a good relationship.

Gu Mingtang returned to the mansion, took a bath, and went back to the main hall. At this time, Gu Linglong also returned.

Gu Mingtang picked up Gu Linglong with delight: "Oh, my Linglong, did you miss Daddy? Daddy missed you so much!"

[Think about it, think about it, really, really want to!]

Gu Mingtang grinned, "You've gained weight and matured a bit. Before, you were all wrinkled and looked like a little old man."

Gu Linglong: "..."

Gu Linglong pouted, "I'm not an old man, I'm a beautiful young woman!"

Gu Mingtang pressed his forehead against Gu Linglong's: "Our Linglong is the most beautiful."

Hmph, fine, I forgive you.

As Chunhe served the dishes, she said, "Although the master has been inside for quite some time, he is still as handsome as ever."

Gu Linglong smugly chimed in, "Of course! Zhou Zhixing is taking care of things, and I also sent some little devils. My dad's beans were all ground by those little devils I sent."

It turned out to be his daughter. Gu Mingtang's heart softened completely. It took him a moment to realize that his daughter actually had such abilities and could even command little devils.

I felt both proud and worried. That was a little devil! Just as I was feeling anxious, my daughter told me...

I'm their boss, they all have to listen to me.

Gu Mingtang touched his daughter's hand, a feeling of joy at having found her again filling his heart.

The family hadn't been together for a long time, and they talked for quite a while. This reunion dinner lasted longer than usual, even though they didn't have the custom of not talking while eating or sleeping.

A servant reported, "Master, Madam, the old Duke and Madam have arrived."

Su Xiuran stood up: "Please come in quickly."

Duke Su brought his entire family in.

Gu Mingtang stood up and bowed solemnly: "Father-in-law, please accept my bow. While I was away, my wife and children thanked my father-in-law and mother-in-law for their care."

Duke Su helped him up and patted his shoulder: "It's good that you're back safe and sound. Xiu'er is your wife and my daughter too. There's no need to thank me. Get up quickly. We're family, no need for formalities."

"it is good"

"Maternal grandfather, maternal grandmother, maternal uncle and aunt, cousin"

Gu Yu'an and the others exchanged greetings.

Su Zihao joked, "I dare not accept your courtesy, young marquis."

Gu Yu'an laughed and said, "Cousin, you're joking."

Duke Su instructed Gu Yu'an: "I have also heard about today's events. His Majesty probably only bestowed upon you the title of Marquis of Beiding after Gu Chenshi brought it up. Now that you have neither official rank nor political achievements, you must be even more cautious in your words and actions."

"Yes, I will follow my grandfather's teachings."

The old lady, supported by her maid, sat down in a chair: "Quickly, let me hold Linglong."

Mingzhu carefully placed Gu Linglong in the old lady's arms: "Madam, please hold her well."

The old lady touched Gu Linglong's little face: "Oh, my little darling, I've missed you so much!"

Gu Linglong smiled, but her expression changed when she looked into her grandmother's eyes.

[How did my grandmother's eyesight deteriorate so drastically? I suspect that everything she sees is now just a blurry white. The tumor in her brain has also grown larger. If it continues to grow for a few more days, my grandmother will probably go completely blind. The tumor is blocking her nerves, and she won't be long before she passes away. Alas...]

Hearing her daughter's words, Su Xiuran's heart sank. Why was this family so plagued by misfortune? Her husband had just come out, and now her mother was about to pass away.

Su Zihao felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this. He used to be unruly and caused his grandmother a lot of worry. Now that he had become fond of reading, his grandmother was about to pass away before she could even enjoy her happiness for more than a few days.

Su Zihao felt as if a stone was stuck in his heart. He sat down, clutching his chest, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

Su Xiuran tried to hide her trembling voice: "Mother, I feel like your eyes are worse than before. Shall I get you a doctor to take a look?"

The old lady waved her hand and said, "My dear daughter, you mean well, but there's no need. Many doctors have said my eyes are incurable."