Chapter Three: Becoming His Mother

On the road, the imperial physician had already heard Ningdong's account, but Ningdong concealed some important matters, only saying that she had suddenly developed a high fever last night, but it sub...Everyone followed Meng Jin Yao's gaze and, upon seeing Gu Jing Xi, gasped in unison.

Isn't Meng Jinyao crazy

Gu Jingxi was originally her fiance's father, now his fiancée is going to become his wife

If Gu Jingxi and Gu Xiuming were the same generation, there wouldn't be a problem. But Gu Jingxi is Gu Xiuming's father, an elder. How could an elder marry a wife who should belong to a younger generation

This is unethical.

Gu Jingxi was a person who remained unfazed even when Mount Tai collapsed before him. Hearing his prospective daughter-in-law's shocking words, his expression instantly cracked, and he narrowed his eyes at Meng Jinyao.

Meng Jinyao met Gu Jingxi's indifferent gaze, her heart skipped a beat. To say she wasn't nervous or afraid was a lie. She couldn't choose between the two grandchildren of the Gu family, but Gu Jingxi was the best option. She had no way out; returning to the Meng family wouldn't be any better than staying with the Gus.

Gu Xiumin, I'm sorry. I made you a laughingstock on your wedding day. You couldn't be Gu Xiumin's bride, so become his new mother-in-law, his elder. In the future, I will settle accounts with you.

The only drawback is that Gu Jingxi isn't doing well. Back then, he was injured while saving the Emperor and suffered from a hidden ailment. That's why he didn't marry at 29. They adopted a child from a distant branch of the family to inherit the lineage.

But if he's incapable, it doesn't matter; a man who can't perform wouldn't take on multiple concubines to make his wife feel uncomfortable.

Everyone in the room stared at Meng Jinyao, thinking she was crazy. Even Gu Lao Fu, who had lived a long life and seen many storms, was speechless with shock. The guests whispered to each other.

For a moment, Gu Jingxi frowned and said, "Miss Meng, do you know what you're saying"

Meng Jiny Yao tried her best to keep calm, making her voice sound as tranquil and composed as possible. She said slowly, "Lord Gu, as the saying goes, 'a son is responsible for his father's debt.' Conversely, 'a father is responsible for his son's debt.' You failed to discipline your son properly, resulting in him eloping on his wedding day with another woman, making me a laughingstock. As his father, you are responsible for repaying this debt."

At first glance, this sounded reasonable. The guests were taken aback, but the more they pondered it, the more they felt something was amiss.

But Gu Jingxi apologized, "It's my fault as a parent. I apologize to Miss Meng. My two nephews are not yet married. Since they have stepped forward, it means they agree to marry Miss Meng. Miss Meng can choose from them."

Meng Jinyao replied, "I don't like any of them. I think Lord Gu is quite good. Not only is he talented and intelligent, but he also has excellent character. He will certainly be a responsible husband in the future." She turned to look at Old Madam Gu, "Madam, you just said that all the unmarried sons of the Gu family are available for me to choose from. Now that I have chosen Lord Gu, do your words still count"

Old Madam Gu listened to her words, her eyes couldn't help but flit between her son and Meng Jin Yao. A talented man and a beautiful woman, they were quite a match.

She suddenly realized that she could take this opportunity to have her son marry. Her son had never married because of his illness, which had become a burden on her heart. Now, with this ready-made wife, her son would have someone who understood and cared for him, ensuring he wouldn't be lonely in his old age.

Anyway, since the family has already created such a joke, what's scarier than a more outrageous one

So, Old Madam Gu seized the opportunity and replied to Meng Jin Yao, “Meng girl, my words just now naturally count. ” She turned her head to look at her eldest son and continued, “Our Gu family has always been a family of our word, not someone who speaks without keeping their promise.”

Gu Jingxi tapped the table lightly with his fingers, his face showing no emotion. He looked at Meng Jinyao again, stared at her for a long time, and asked in a soft voice: "Miss Meng, have you thought it through"

Meng Jin Yao's voice was firm: "I've made up my mind."

Hearing this, Gu Jingxi stood up and walked to her side. He took the other end of the red silk ribbon and said to the matchmaker, "Don't miss the auspicious time.". Sun, seeing her hesitation, and hinted: "In my opinion, it's better not to go out today. The carriage wheel broke, and you bumped your forehead. If it had been worse, you might have bled! And if so...