Gu Kaiyuan wore an expression of disbelief, "Mother was fine before, how could she be gone now?

Second Brother, didn’t you say you knew medicine? Is this how you treated Mother?

Didn’t you claim to have read many books? Then why don’t you bring Mother back?

If you can’t save her, why did you pretend? It’s your fault Mother is gone."

Gu Kaiyuan’s outburst made the faces of the Gu Family change.

Especially Gu Kaichen, who clutched his chest, full of guilt, thinking Mother was fine, why did this happen?

Blame it on himself for boasting in the past; he really didn’t know any medicine, nor had he read any medical books, why didn’t he make it clear before?

Now it’s too late, couldn’t find a doctor, and delayed Mother’s life.

"Gu Kaiyuan, don’t speak recklessly," Xu Yulan came back to her senses, thinking her husband still has to take civil exams in the future, his reputation must not be tarnished, "Aunt was seriously injured to begin with, we have no medicine here, my husband merely read a few medical books, when did he ever claim he could treat illnesses?

Mother’s wound reopening was because..."

Xu Yulan turned her gaze towards Gu Baijiang, her face turning even paler, frightened, she quickly bit her lips.

"Because of what? Because you didn’t take good care of her?" Gu Kaiyuan didn’t let it go as she fell silent, "At that time, you and Sister-in-law both fought to care for Mother, and this is how you took care of her."

Liu Yun and Xu Yulan were caught up by his words, their minds also falling into confusion.

How did they end up taking care of her like this?

No, this wasn’t their fault, if Father-in-law hadn’t kicked that time...

The sisters-in-law turned their gaze to Gu Baijiang again, and Gu Baijiang, despite having thick skin, couldn’t handle it at this moment.

After all, he really did kick Xu Huizhen in front of the two daughters-in-law and grandchildren, otherwise, Xu Huizhen’s wound wouldn’t have reopened, causing her to lose her life.

"What’s the use of saying all this now? Quickly tidy up your mother, wait to rest, and then settle her."

As soon as the ox cart stopped, Ma Zhi was already approaching with a whip, "I don’t care what’s happening here, you can’t stop, move quickly."

They were in the back, and had already heard clearly, Old Madam Gu had died.

Although there was some sympathy in their hearts, they couldn’t stop on their account.

Every day was scheduled, otherwise, how could they manage to reach each post station just in time?

If they don’t complete their resupply on time, are these people going to travel on an empty stomach?

"We’re leaving now," Gu Baijiang dared not offend these escorts; if next time there are any attackers and they don’t lend a hand, their family would be at the mercy of others.

"Gu Kaiyuan, stop messing around here, hurry and move."

Gu Kaiyuan, "Mother is gone, I want to fulfill my final filial duty in front of her."

"Is this the time to talk about that?" Gu Baijiang didn’t understand why his son was so foolish, somewhat regretting why he listened to Mrs. Xu at the time and didn’t let him study more?

No matter how unruly, under the guidance of a good teacher, he would have benefited somewhat.

"Then, Elder Brother, you guide the ox, I’ll go call Ms. Bai, so she can serve Mother with Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law."

Gu Kaiyuan turned to run back but was stopped by Liu Yun, "Third Brother, it’s better not to trouble Third Sister-in-law.

She is currently pregnant, afraid of disturbing Mother."

"Is there such a saying?" Gu Kaiyuan looked around at everyone, clearly showing disbelief, "We’re all family, where does this saying come from?"

Liu Yun, "I’m telling the truth, you’ve never encountered these matters, but we’ve helped in households and know these customs."

"But Ms. Bai not showing up, isn’t that simply unfilial?"

"You can’t say that, everyone knows Third Sister-in-law’s current situation, we won’t be strict."

Gu Kaiyuan only somewhat relented, "Then I’ll believe Sister-in-law for the time being, later I’ll ask the elders, I’m sure they have more experience than Sister-in-law."

After saying this, Gu Kaiyuan walked over and continued guiding the ox, but his expression was very sorrowful, occasionally lifting his sleeve to wipe his face.

Inside the carriage

The conditions were limited, plus Xu Huizhen had soiled all her clothes before, so they could only manage to find a relatively intact and clean set to help her change into.

The Liu Family, Xu Yulan, and Gu Antong were busy, sweating profusely, just barely managing to change the clothes.

"Sister-in-law, why didn’t you let Ms. Bai come over?" Xu Yulan asked while sorting Xu Huizhen’s hair, finally finding the time.

"The taboo I mentioned really exists, though we are down and out now, we can’t afford to concern ourselves, but better to believe in it.

Besides, with Bai Suihe quite far along, do you truly dare command her to do things?

If anything happened, and that big-mouthed Third Brother started shouting, how about our reputation then?"

Liu Yun saw it clearly, the three Gu brothers weren’t easy to handle.

Gu Kaiyuan used to hide well, ever since exile to now, who has taken advantage of them as a couple?

Earlier, he preemptively attacked, throwing dirt on their second room several times, only the unfortunate second sister-in-law didn’t notice.

She herself once got caught off guard, when she realised what was happening, there was no chance to clear things up.

In any case, as long as the third couple doesn’t cause trouble, they’d best leave each other alone. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Their target was with the Father, there was no need to waste time on irrelevant people.

Who knew Mrs. Xu was so foolish to bring up this question?

"Ms. Bai really does have it easy, just hope her stomach behaves this time, unlike in the household, stirring up trouble over nothing."

Liu Yun ignored her, Bai Suihe had been faking while in the household, probably only Xu’s aunt and niece were deceived.

But what does that have to do with them?

Gu Kaiyuan didn’t gain Father’s favor, nor Mother’s liking, if there were really any good things at home, their room wouldn’t get a share, their only opponent now was the second room, she wished for the third room to tussle with the second.

"Let’s finish up quickly and rest, it’ll be a busy night." Liu Yun handed the last task to Xu Yulan, then took Gu Antong to lie back and rested their eyes.

"Mom, I’m scared," today’s experience truly frightened Gu Antong, her hands were still trembling.

Liu Ying clasped her hands, feeling how cold they were, and consoled, "Don’t be afraid, this is your grandmother, she will certainly not harm you.

She will only bless you and your siblings, with a prosperous and safe future, my daughter will have a good path ahead."

Liu Yun was not unafraid in her heart, but she couldn’t show it.

"I’m afraid of Grandfather," Gu Antong murmured softly in her ear, "Grandmother, it’s all because of Grandfather..."

"Don’t talk nonsense," Liu Yun fearfully covered her mouth and, seeing Xu Yulan not watching, whispered a warning, "Your Grandfather didn’t mean it, keep this matter to yourself, no matter who, not even your father, you mustn’t tell.

If this gets out, your future marriage will be difficult, do you understand what I’m saying?"