Chapter 4 Girl, how is this kid

"If your father asks later, just tell him that you don't want to study," Zheng said seriously.

"After all, you don't know anything, you can't even read a few words, let alone play musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Not to mention learning about world strategies, martial arts, medical skills, and other things from the masters. It would be a waste of opportunity." Zheng's expression was earnest.

Gu Jinyan looked at Zheng.

In the previous life, she had doubts and always felt that her mother seemed to favor her cousin a thousand times more than herself, but she always thought that she was her real mother, and even if that was the case, it was for her own good.

She trusted her, let her assist Zhou Huaiyu well, and arranged everything for her through her father.

And in the end?

What a desolate ending?

What a mother!

No wonder!

From start to finish, Zheng was not her real mother!

They stole her identity, even used up her last bit of value, and then heartlessly abandoned her.

"Mother is your real mother, she is planning for your future, can she harm you?" Zheng tried to dispel her doubts.

In the previous life, although it seemed that Master Lu Yan had never taken a disciple, she didn't know why he wanted to take her as a disciple in this life.

But everything that belonged to her, she wanted it all!

Why should she give in to others!

Listening to Zheng's words, it was truly absurd.

"If my mother is planning for my future, why would she let me give up such a good opportunity?" Gu Jinyan said directly, looking at Zheng like a sharp knife.

Zheng suddenly became speechless, and for a moment, she was a little flustered.

It took her a moment to regain her composure. How could she know? She was confused because of what happened yesterday!

Zheng was about to speak when Xiaoqiu reported from outside, "The master is here."

Zheng's expression froze.

When Mr. Guo came in and saw Zheng, his face didn't look good. "Go and pay respects to the old lady, I have something to discuss with Ayan."

Mr. Guo didn't like Zheng being present when he talked to Gu Jinyan.

She was always too cautious when she was around.

Zheng hesitated for a moment, thinking about yesterday's incident. Mr. Guo hadn't held her accountable for it yet, and if she didn't comply now, she would be in the wrong. If she thought about it seriously, he could even divorce her.

Zheng signaled to her and then turned and left.

"Did your mother hit you again?" Mr. Guo's face was stern and displeased. "Ayan, you..."

Mr. Guo seemed unsure of what to say. He wanted to say that she shouldn't do this, but Zheng was Ayan's real mother, and Ayan had never complained about Zheng. Whenever Zheng treated her kindly, Ayan would come to him happily and excitedly tell him about it.

"Father, it's nothing, I didn't have time to avoid it this time..." Gu Jinyan said apologetically, lowering her head.

She did it on purpose, just to let her father see, that's why she didn't avoid it in time.

Seeing Gu Jinyan say this, Mr. Guo was overjoyed. Ayan finally understood a little bit. He said seriously, "Then I won't let your mother hit you in the future."

After that, he took out a scroll and handed it to Gu Jinyan, indicating for her to open it, as if she would definitely like it once she did.

Mr. Guo would even pluck the moon from the sky for her if he could, but she had never shown any interest in painting from childhood to adulthood.

Why give her a painting?

When she opened it, Gu Jinyan's eyes went blank...

Ah, this...

"Daughter, what do you think of this young man? He's tender and gentle, a perfect husband for you!" Mr. Guo said as if he was presenting a treasure. "I've never liked that young man from the Anqing Duke's Mansion. He looks shifty and unattractive. The Anqing Duke's Mansion is so poor that if you hadn't helped them, they wouldn't even have enough to eat."

"If you like this handsome young man, I'll bring him to you."

Gu Jinyan was at a loss. She was a person of integrity, not someone who coveted beauty. She wanted to make this clear.

But she had no choice. Her father was a bandit, after all, and he really cared for her.

So she had another task, to set her father straight.

"Father, this young man is just a commoner. How can we just bring him over like this? Isn't that bullying?" Gu Jinyan tried to reason with her father.

Mr. Guo nodded.

His daughter didn't like commoner boys.

He had to find a boy with a better background. He would think about it again.

Gu Jinyan breathed a sigh of relief. Her father was reasonable and would soon set things right.

"Alright, Father understands. It's getting late, let's go and pay respects to the old lady." Mr. Guo said.

Gu Jinyan obediently followed Mr. Guo out.

Mr. Guo was in a great mood.

His daughter had changed a lot. She was starting to resist her foolish and dull mother, and she didn't make a fuss about marrying a poor boy. This was a good thing.

When they arrived at the old lady's courtyard, the room, which had been filled with laughter and joy, fell silent.

As the mother who raised two outstanding sons, the North Town Marquis and Mr. Guo, the old lady was dignified and imposing, and her presence commanded respect.

Don't even mention the younger generation like Gu Jinyin, even the legitimate sons of the Marquis of Zhenbei and the Grand Secretary feel a bit uneasy when they see the old lady.

When Gu Jinyu saw the old lady coming out, she went forward to support her, looking very ingratiating.

After all, the old lady was the absolute authority in the Gu family.

Gu Kaiji was already seated at the head of the table.

Gu Jinyan explained that the younger generation couldn't sit without being given a seat. Zheng, walking to Gu Jinyin's side, pinched her, wanting to know how she managed to persuade Gu Kaiji not to pay respects to Master Lu Yan.

At this moment,

Gu Jinyu smiled and said, "Grandmother, Master Lu Yan is about to accept me as his first personal disciple."

After speaking, Gu Jinyu looked smugly at Gu Jinyin and smiled.

In her heart, she felt triumphant, thinking, "Even if all this is yours, so what? No matter what, in the end, you will have to obediently yield to her! You will have to bow down and yield to her!"

The old lady's face showed a satisfied and pleased smile, "Master Lu Yan is the foremost figure in our court. He excels in both literary and military strategies, worldly wisdom, medical knowledge, and even the art of divination. Even the emperor treats him with great respect."