Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 641: Chapter 488: The Restless Little Bun

”You’re already such a grown person, how can you be so irresponsible? Marriage is not a matter to be taken lightly, how can you not take it to heart?”

Facing her foster father’s questioning, Gu Changsheng nodded earnestly like pounding garlic!

Seeing this, Mr. Ban Shan sighed with frustration and spoke with deep concern, ”My daughter, although you have been married once, that doesn’t count! Back then, you were young and alone, driven to extremes by the need to survive! This time it’s for real!”

Upon hearing these words, Gu Changsheng lowered her head to hide the twitching at the corner of her mouth.

What was her foster father getting at? Was he expecting her to be old hat at this because of the bride-price negotiation and betrothal?

Gu Changsheng really wanted to tell him loudly that this was indeed her first time being carried in a bridal sedan! That previous marriage had nothing to do with her at all!

”My daughter, I know you are proud and have high standards...”

Slander! When had she ever been proud? When had she ever had high standards? If she had high standards, would she have fallen for an evildoer like that?

This was outright slander!

”You and Zhou Mu are truly fond of each other, and to forge a good marriage openly and honorably is a wonderful thing. Why don’t you take it more seriously?”

She wasn’t indifferent! She just hated these tedious etiquettes!

Moreover... she wasn’t ready yet. Getting engaged so haphazardly was a bit too much for her to accept...

Seeing her silent and head bowed, Mr. Ban Shan shook his head with a sigh, turned to the nanny standing below, and instructed, ”It troubles me to say this, Nanny, but my daughter is unfortunately disappointing. Please, take extra care with her so she doesn’t mess up the bride-price ceremony!”

”You overstate matters, sir. It is my great fortune to guide the County Princess Consort in etiquette!” the old nanny replied upon hearing this, bowing her head and turning to Gu Changsheng, ”County Princess Consort, the etiquette lessons are not yet finished. Let’s continue!”

At these words, Gu Changsheng’s face instantly fell!

With no options left, seeing her vigilant foster father at her side, Gu Changsheng could only follow and continue learning the cumbersome rituals!

What’s so good about getting married? These damned etiquettes nearly made her kneecaps grow calluses!

She was going mad!

”Mom, if you marry Uncle Wood, what should I call him afterward?” The little meat bun asked while sitting in his mother’s lap, blinking his round and plump eyes.

Hearing this, Gu Changsheng rubbed his little head, ”Whatever you like, your Uncle Wood isn’t the type to fuss over these things!”

”Oh...” The little meat bun replied obediently, his little face soon dimming as he hesitantly asked, ”Mom, if you’re with Uncle Wood, will you not want me anymore?”

Gu Changsheng was taken aback and a flicker of pity crossed her eyes as she spoke gently, ”Why would you ask such a thing?”

The little meat bun twisted his chubby hands together, hesitated, and then spoke aggrievedly, ”They say, I am an attached son, a burden, and won’t be liked...”

A sharp light flashed in Gu Changsheng’s eyes as she straightened the little meat bun’s body to meet his eyes, speaking firmly, ”Yaoyao, who told you this?”

Her little meat bun, only four or five years old, was already sensitive despite his young age!

Unless someone had deliberately whispered these things to him, he could not possibly feel so disheartened!

The little meat bun looked up at his mother, tears of grievance welling in his eyes, and spoke in a soft, mushy voice, ”Mom, am I really a burden? Are the things they said true?”

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng couldn’t bear to ask further and immediately drew her precious son into her arms to comfort him softly, ”My little meat bun is the cutest child in the world! How could you be a burden? My son, don’t listen to others’ nonsense, you will always be Mom’s most treasured son! Uncle Wood loves you so much, Yuan Bao loves you, Master Bao loves you too, they are all Uncle Wood’s family, and none of them dislike you, right?”

The little meat bun buried his face in his mother’s chest and nodded his head upon hearing this, his voice milky and soft, ”Yes, Uncle Wood loves me, Master Bao loves me, Yuan Bao loves me too...”

”But Mom, I don’t want to leave our home, nor do I want you to marry into Uncle Wood’s family! I don’t want to change homes...”

Gu Changsheng could feel the slight trembling of the little person in her arms and sense his unease.

From the beginning, her little meat bun had always been so attached to her!

”Alright! If Yaoyao doesn’t want to move, then we won’t move. Mom and you will always live in our residence!” Gu Changsheng said without hesitation.

”Really? Uncle Wood won’t be unhappy?” Gu Ze’s face lit up with surprise as he lifted his head upon hearing the news.

Gu Changsheng looked at him with a face full of tenderness and softly soothed him, ”How could he be? Your Uncle Wood loves you the most. If you’re uneasy, he’ll be distressed! Yaoyao, don’t believe what others say. You have to feel the goodness he has towards you with your heart. Although he isn’t your birth father, his affection for you is genuine. If he knew how insecure you felt, he would definitely be heartbroken!”

Upon hearing this, Gu Ze’s brow furrowed as he remembered Uncle Wood teaching him to write and practice martial arts, and he immediately became anxious, ”What should I do? Mother, what if Uncle Wood gets angry? Will he stop liking me? Will he no longer want to marry you?”

Gu Changsheng laughed upon hearing this, ”Silly boy! How could that be! Your Uncle Wood will be with Mother, accompanying you as you grow up into an adult, watching you find a beautiful wife...”

”Can’t I find two wives?” Gu Ze, feeling relieved by the response, immediately perked up, forgetting his prior unease as he asked with joy.

”Gosh! You greedy little thing! Marry two wives? With your tiny frame, can you HOLD them?” Gu Changsheng retorted with a laugh, and promptly tapped his little head.

”Marry two wives, one to take care of Mother and another for Uncle Wood, ah, no, I need three to also look after Grandpa, ah, that’s still not enough, there’s also Master Bao...” Gu Ze rubbed his head, counting on his fingers, and soon his face twisted like a steamed bun, ”Oh my, thinking this through, I need to find a lot of wives. There are so many people to take care of...”

Gu Changsheng, hearing this, laughed heartily, playing with his son for a while. When Yue Xilou dragged him off to practice martial arts, watching the little figure leave, Gu Changsheng’s expression instantly turned grave, and he called out sternly to someone behind him, ”Someone come here! Go and investigate! I want to see who’s got the nerve to lay their hands on my Yaoyao!”

”At your command!” The towering figure of Kun Nu appeared behind Gu Changsheng, responding in a deep voice before vanishing from sight.

A dangerous flicker sparked in Gu Changsheng’s eyes, his face a mask of frost as he glanced at the brightly decorated Gu Residence, a murderous intent passing through his gaze!

Someone dared to bewitch his little bundle of joy! Such a deed was absolutely unforgivable!

”My lady, don’t be angry, there are just some people who can’t stand to see others happy! It’s jealousy!” Si Xi said timidly from the side, his face creased with worry.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng clenched his fists tighter, ”Anything done against me is fair play, but let it be by skill! Whoever dares to target my son shouldn’t blame me for turning ruthless!”

At that, Gu Changsheng turned his head, his gaze icy as he looked at Si Xi and spoke with gravity, ”Pass on a message to that evildoer for me. Tell him to keep his valued junior sister in check. If there’s a next time, don’t expect me to show any mercy!”

Si Xi’s heart squeezed at the words, his eyes wide in amazement, ”My lady, are you suggesting those words were spoken to the Young Master by Miss Di?”

Gu Changsheng’s face remained stern, silent.

Before the Imperial Clan of Capital City arrived in Liuzhou City, the only one who wanted to break up her and Zhou Mu was that lingering Di Lanyue!

Unexpectedly, she did have some ability, managing to plant malicious words in her little bundle of joy’s ear!

Realizing his lady’s reaction, Si Xi thought for a moment and then understood that what she had said was likely true, and the matter could indeed be the doing of Di Lanyue!

”My lady, if you already know Di Lanyue is behind this, why have Mr. Kun Nu investigate? We might as well go straight to the County Prince’s Mansion and give her a good thrashing!” Si Xi expressed indignantly.

Using their innocent and naïve Young Master in her schemes, not sparing even a child—such low behavior was intolerable!

”Hmph!” Gu Changsheng snorted coldly at the suggestion, ”What I had Kun Nu investigate is how those words got into my son’s ears. As for settling accounts with her, the bride-pride ceremony is imminent, and I don’t want any complications!”

”If she knows what’s good for her, then fine. But if she dares to cause any trouble, she can’t blame me then!”

Seeing this, Si Xi hurriedly stepped forward, ”My lady, don’t be upset. The Foster Father has already sent an invitation to Mr. Di, and he has entered Liuzhou Region and will certainly arrive in Liuzhou City before the bride-pride ceremony. By then, Di Lanyue will surely not cause further issues!”

At that news, a dangerous glint narrowed Gu Changsheng’s phoenix eyes, reflecting a trace of contemplation, ”Are you saying Mr. Di will also be present at the ceremony?”

”Yes! Mr. Di is Foster Father’s mentor; it’s only proper for him to witness the marriage discussions!” Si Xi replied with a smile.

Upon hearing this, a cold curve slowly formed at the corner of Gu Changsheng’s mouth as she spoke coolly, ”In that case, the days before Mr. Di arrives will truly be Di Lanyue’s last chance...”

If she thought Di Lanyue would willingly watch Zhou Mu and her complete the bride-pride ceremony, Gu Changsheng would never believe it!

Si Xi felt a sense of urgency at her words, ”What does my lady mean?”

”What I mean is, these next few days are likely to be quite eventful...” said Gu Changsheng, lifting her chin toward the blossoming Flower Tree, speaking with a sneer.

Di Lanyue’s feelings for Zhou Mu were an open secret! Once the bride-pride ceremony with Zhou Mu was completed, nothing could be changed, and once Mr. Di arrived, she wouldn’t dare to cause any further trouble!

So now, before Mr. Di’s arrival, these few days were Di Lanyue’s final opportunity, and how could she let it slip by?

Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but feel a bit of anticipation, wondering just what sort of move that wild, brash girl would make this time?