Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 834: Going Home

Other members of the Gu Family were also causing a scene, Gu Youlu shouted at the protectors surrounding him, "Get lost! I want to see Uncle Lai, Uncle Lai loves me so much, he won’t drive me away!"

The protectors were not very articulate, but the Lai Family’s Granny housekeeper was persuasive, "Elder Lu San, your situation has caused too much trouble, dragging down the Lord, you must leave the Prefecture for a while, otherwise other officials will certainly impeach the Lord. For the sake of the Lord’s official position, please bear with it."

"Moreover, you’re going to the house on Moxiang Street, a place you’re familiar with, it’s spacious, and your entire family can live comfortably."

She then looked at Ms. Zheng, who was huddled in a corner clutching Gu Chengzhi, and said with a smile, "Third Grandma Gu has been saying this courtyard is too cramped, so move into the house on Moxiang Street. It’s spacious, and you can live with Young Master Chengzhi without having to squeeze in with Elder Lu San."

Gu Youlu had slept with the sick Flower Fairy, and it was certain he had contracted a venereal disease. Ms. Zheng was terrified recently, wanting to move out of the courtyard. But the Vice Magistrate’s courtyard was limited, all occupied by people, with no extra space for her.

Ms. Zheng, fearing she would contract the venereal disease, cursed Gu Youlu half to death. Now hearing the nanny’s words, she persuaded Gu Youlu, "Husband, let’s move. Granny said Lord Lai won’t abandon us, will still give us our monthly salary, and when the situation calms down, we’ll be brought back."

"Shut up, you fool! Dare to say more and I’ll divorce you!" Gu Youlu angrily cursed Ms. Zheng. This vile woman didn’t understand that once they left the Vice Magistrate’s place, people outside would despise them even more. Who would respect him and call him Elder Lu San?

Ms. Zheng was not at all afraid now; divorce her? Ha, a beast with a venereal disease, divorcing her, who else could he marry? Prostitutes from the brothel wouldn’t want to marry him.

The Lai Family’s nanny also said, "Elder Lu San, Third Young Madam Gu is right, the Lord said he would bring you back later. For now, leave the Prefecture temporarily, wait..."

"Wait for what, you old devout woman, get lost! I want to see Uncle Lai!" Gu Youlu roared at the Lai Family’s nanny, charged toward her wanting to choke her. But the protectors held him back with wooden sticks, unable to move, he could only howl in anger.

Seeing Gu Youlu like a mad dog, the Lai Family’s nanny no longer gave him face, saying to the protectors, "Knock him out and take him away, lest the Lord waits impatiently."

Time was running late; they had no time to tussle with Gu Youlu.

The protectors, exhausted by Gu Youlu’s antics, didn’t hold back and thumped him, knocking Gu Youlu out. But wary of his venereal disease, they didn’t touch him, instead let the lower servants with long gloves carry him away.

The Lai Family’s nanny said nothing, merely instructed Ms. Zheng, "Third Grandma Gu, take Brother Zhi and follow the old servant."

Ms. Zheng quickly grabbed Gu Chengzhi and followed the Lai Family’s nanny.

Lord Lai was very fond of Gu Youlu, but he was just one person, and thus did not come to see Gu Youlu, instead went to comfort Gu Chengxian.

Gu Chengxian was despondent, many of Lord Lai’s words went unheard, eventually, Lord Lai lost patience and had him carried away.

As for Gu Youfu’s family, they weren’t so fortunate; as soon as the protectors entered the courtyard, they began moving things. Gu Youfu and Ms. Zhang tried to stop them but were beaten by the protectors.

Gu Chengli was scared, trembling by the pillar, not daring to speak.

Gu Rong watched coldly, realizing both the Lai Family and Old Gu Family were unreliable. With a turn of heart, she began strategizing for her future.

The Old Gu Family was tough to handle; the Lai Family’s protectors took two hours to finally send the Old Gu Family to the house on Moxiang Street.

Granny Gu kept watching around eagerly, hoping to see Lord Lai, but Lord Lai deeply resented her for not educating her children well; he certainly wouldn’t come to see her.

Granny Gu felt aggrieved, tears streamed continuously.

Elder Gu thought she cried because being chased out by the Lai Family was humiliating, comforted her, "Old woman, don’t cry, this house is nice. We live here excellently, can be our own master, no longer suffer the Lai Family’s wrath."

Granny Gu’s eyes widened immediately upon hearing this, she spat at Elder Gu.

Elder Gu was stunned, then angered, this wretched old woman was getting more unreasonable with age, she dared to disdain him.

But he didn’t know, Granny Gu had scorned him all her life, never respected him. She married him out of necessity.

Ms. Zheng, being shrewd, jumped off the mule cart before it stopped, pulling Gu Chengzhi and ran into the house, straight to the back yard, choosing the right two best courtyards. She instructed Gu Chengzhi, "If anyone comes, say this courtyard is your father’s, don’t let them in. If they dare chase you out, sit on the ground and cry!"

Having said that, she hurried to occupy the second courtyard on the right.

The mother and son each sat in one courtyard; when Ms. Zhang came rushing with Gu Rong, she was furious beyond measure.

Damn Ms. Zheng, truly without rules; the elder brother and sister-in-law hadn’t picked a courtyard, yet she occupied two, only three people, could they live in two courtyards?

Ms. Zheng covered her mouth, chuckled, "Second Sister-in-law is here, running over to visit so late at night, hurry find a courtyard to settle in, or you’ll be busy until dawn before sleeping."

Ms. Zhang was about to cry with rage, the left courtyard was occupied by Mrs. Gu, the right should have been their family’s, but Ms. Zheng took it.

But Gu Youlu was favored; she dared not evict Ms. Zheng, only could leave with Gu Rong.

Gu Dagu’s family and Little Sister Gu didn’t get good courtyards, immediately stirring trouble, crying to Granny Gu.

Zhu Wu and his crew watched as the Old Gu Family squabbled like mad over courtyards, and were fed up. Ultimately, let them be, took the protectors and left.

The Old Gu Family argued until dawn, finally reassigning the courtyard.

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Gu Jinli had a nice sleep, after hearing Daqing’s report about the Old Gu Family’s affairs, she laughed, "They’re truly a bunch of senseless lunatics."

She instructed Daqing, "Go find the storytellers, make sure they tell the story of the Old Gu Family being driven out of the Vice Magistrate’s place."

Since witnessing a storyteller’s prowess three years ago, Gu Jinli skillfully utilized them, vowing to spread the decrepit reputation of the Old Gu Family and Lord Lai’s incompetence far and wide.

"Yes," Daqing responded, leaving the house.

That morning, storytellers throughout He’an Prefecture began sharing the gossip of the Old Gu Family’s eviction from the Vice Magistrate’s place — including their courtyard disputes with violent outbursts, Ms. Zheng and Gu Dagu disdaining their men’s venereal disease, refusing to share a courtyard — told with great flair.

The Prefecture City People laughed at the Old Gu Family again, further tarnishing their reputation.

Gu Jinli, inside her house, spent the day listening to gossip, her mood was delightful.

After the gossip, she sent Sanxi to buy various ingredients to start making delicious food for Qin San Lang. Once done, all placed into bamboo boxes, just waiting for Qin San Lang to return, ready to head out.

Qin San Lang returned near evening, dismounted without washing his face, saying, "Xiao Yu, are things packed? We need to leave quickly."