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Chapter 219 Lord Gu Gets Beaten

When she got closer, Su Yue bowed respectfully to the old man, clasped her hands in front of her, and said softly, "Greetings, Grandfather."

"Good, good... child, you've suffered so much all these years wandering alone." Old Master Gu's face was full of affection as he quickly reached out to help Su Yue up.

He gently took her hand and pulled her closer, examining her carefully from head to toe. "You look like your mother."

“It’s not bitter, really not bitter, Grandfather, don’t worry. It’s just that I’m not by your side, and during holidays I always feel lonely and unloved, and it’s inevitable that I feel a little sad.” He had just finished speaking.

Su Yue's eyes instantly welled up with tears, glistening as if they might roll down at any moment.

Seeing this, the old Marquis Gu felt a pang of sadness. He reached out his rough hand and gently stroked Su Yue's cheek, wanting to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes.

Just then, he realized that his eyes had also become slightly red.

However, Lord Gu, who was standing to the side, snorted coldly, his face instantly turning gloomy. He said in an annoyed tone, "Hmph! Look at you. A dignified seven-foot man, all you do is cry and whine all day long. What kind of person are you?"

I really don't know how your maternal grandfather raised you.

Gu Yuan, who had been standing to the side with his head down, felt a surge of resentment when he heard his father criticizing his maternal grandfather's family.

If Su Yue hadn't repeatedly warned him not to act impulsively, he probably would have already lost his temper and rushed forward to spit a mouthful of saliva at Lord Gu.

I really don't know how he can be so shameless. As a father, he has never fulfilled his responsibilities, and now he's blaming others.

Su Yue wouldn't indulge him. Since he was just a fake son anyway, she retorted without any politeness: "Hmph, that can only be attributed to your poor upbringing! After all, someone like me is just a wild child who was born with a father but raised without one."

If it weren't for the love and care of my maternal grandfather's family, I probably would have died long ago in some obscure corner of the Gu family mansion.

After saying that, Su Yue suddenly collapsed at the feet of Old Marquis Gu, and said in a tearful voice, "I knew it, I shouldn't have come back here at all."

My return must have displeased or disgusted some people.

Your grandson is unfilial and humbly begs for your forgiveness, grandfather. Since that's the case, I'd better return to my maternal grandfather's house as soon as possible!

After saying that, Su Yue slowly raised her head, and everyone then realized that her originally clear and bright eyes were now filled with tears, as if those tears would burst out at any moment.

However, the tears hovered at the edge of her eyes, about to fall but not quite, making Su Yue look even more pitiful and evoking feelings of sympathy.

Then, Su Yue continued sadly, "With this departure, I'm afraid I'll never have the chance to stay by my grandfather's side again and fulfill my filial duty to you!"

After saying that, she resolutely stood up and made as if to turn and leave.

Lord Gu saw his grandson whom he hadn't seen for many years.

Feeling so wronged, I also feel a bit uneasy. As I get older, I just want to be surrounded by my children and grandchildren.

The old Marquis Gu, his face contorted with rage, raised his cane high and swung it at the old Marquis Gu without mercy, shouting, "Look at the nonsense you're spouting!"

You can't even raise your own son properly. Others have worked so hard to raise him for you, and yet you're here making such sarcastic remarks. Aren't you afraid of hurting your child's feelings?

Today I'm going to teach you a lesson, you unfilial son! You're practically driving me crazy with anger!

Faced with his menacing father, Lord Gu knew in his heart that the other party would not really go all out, nor did he dare to dodge too much.

After all, he was genuinely worried that if he angered his father to the point of having a stroke, something bad might happen to him.

Thus, despite Lord Gu's best efforts to avoid the cane's attacks, he ultimately failed to dodge completely and took two solid blows from the stick.

Just then, a woman dressed in gorgeous clothes and exuding elegance ran forward.

This woman's name is Jiang Ying, and she is currently the mistress of Lord Gu's household.

Jiang Ying rushed to Lord Gu without hesitation, spreading her arms to stop the old man from continuing to wave his cane.

At the same time, tears streamed down her face like a burst dam, and she cried so pitifully that it broke everyone's heart.

She sobbed as she gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a silk handkerchief, crying out, "Father, please stop hitting my husband! If you must punish someone, then just beat and scold your daughter-in-law."

It's all my daughter-in-law's fault for not taking good care of Yuan'er, which led to him being taken away by his maternal grandparents.

That's why the child has grown up to look like this. The whole blame lies with the daughter-in-law; she's utterly incompetent and useless!

It must be said that Jiang Ying's wife is truly a remarkable actress. Her performance was so vivid and moving that it touched everyone present.

Su Yue wanted to applaud this person and give him an award; no wonder Gu Yuan said this person was difficult to deal with.

"Yes! Grandfather, please stop hitting Father. If you must hit someone, hit Yuan'er instead. It's all Yuan'er's fault. Yuan'er shouldn't even be alive!"

Su Yue cried out in a hoarse voice, her sorrowful cries even louder and more piercing than those of Madam Gu, Jiang Ying, standing beside her, moving everyone who heard it.

She cried as she went to Lord Gu and hugged his hand tightly as he was waving it around to hit someone, refusing to let go no matter what.

At the same time, she didn't forget to steal a glance at Jiang Ying standing next to her out of the corner of her eye.

Upon hearing Su Yue's words, the old Marquis Gu first snorted coldly, then seemed to suddenly deflate, casually throwing the cane he was holding to the ground, turning around and slowly walking back to his seat.

After calming himself down a bit, he began to instruct the servants to prepare the meal.

After everything was arranged, the old Marquis Gu turned his gaze to Su Yue again, his eyes full of affection, and said softly, "Yuan'er! You have suffered so much these years. Fortunately, you have finally returned safely. From now on, you can stay at home in peace."

This will always be your home. I'd like to see who dares to point fingers or criticize you now!

As he spoke, he stretched out a large, warm hand and gently pulled Su Yue to his side.

After a brief pause, Lord Gu continued, "By the way, your two older brothers were unable to come and greet you in person today. I hope you won't hold a grudge because of this."

Actually, they didn't intentionally not come; they're both recuperating in their own courtyards right now. (After saying this...)