Chapter 41: The Young Master is Favored

Listening to the familiar voice, Zhao Xian subconsciously raised her head to carefully examine the woman in front of her.

She was unmistakably her foster mother who raised her.

The same gentle and kind demeanor, the same tone of voice.

Zhao Xian felt an uncontrollable urge to rush forward and hug her, but she restrained herself.

Because she knew, perhaps this person was her foster mother from a past life? So she didn’t recognize her, and if she were to rush over, she might scare her to death.

However, none of this mattered now. What mattered was that she had finally seen her mother again, and in this lifetime, she would take care of her until the end.

Zhao Xian took a deep breath and reached out to help her up. “Mother, there’s no need for formality. I’ve been busy lately and haven’t had the chance to visit you. Please forgive me for that.”

Her words brought silence to the scene.

Even Gu Xian, who she was holding onto, was stunned. She was terrified! She had thought that if her son brought Zhao Xian back, the most she could expect was a nod of acknowledgment. But now, this unexpected turn of events left her at a loss for words. What should she do now?

Being called “mother” by Zhao Xian, she wondered if she was hearing things. How could this be possible? This was Zhao, the infamous traitor, who was so well-known that they had heard about her far and wide. The rumors were too frightening.

Gu Xian was dumbfounded, and her daughter, who stood beside her, finally broke the silence. “Mother, hurry and let her come inside before we continue talking.” She was also incredulous. She hadn’t expected this turn of events and was almost left speechless.

Gu Tingshu couldn’t help but glance at Zhao Xian, wondering what was going on.

But regardless, she was still very grateful.

“No, no, we understand that you’ve been busy with official matters. It doesn’t matter when you come. It’s just that our son has caused you trouble. He’s been spoiled since he was a child. I hope you’ll bear with him more.” Gu Tingshu’s mother stuttered as she spoke.

“No, he’s fine… very obedient.” Zhao Xian hadn’t expected that her nominal husband would turn out to be her foster mother’s son. Although he was her foster mother from a past life, she still found the coincidence incredibly strange.

Now, she knew that no matter what the reason, she couldn’t ignore Gu Tingshu.

“Mother, let’s go inside!” Gu Tingshu said awkwardly, holding onto his parents as they walked towards the house. Zhao Xian followed beside the embarrassed Gu Tingshu, and the group entered the Gu family’s residence.

Once Zhao Xian entered the house, the guards and the Gu family’s steward immediately began moving things

The Gu Family’s Steward watched as item after item was recorded.

Seeing so many valuable items and knowing that there were still many more to come, she couldn’t help but feel pleased. It was clear that their young master was favored.

After Zhao Xian and the others entered the Gu family’s home, firecrackers were set off at the door, bang bang…

The sound of firecrackers indicated that the son of the Gu family, who had been married off, had brought a daughter-in-law back…

As soon as Zhao Xian entered the door of the Gu family, on the other side, the magistrate of Gu County had already received the news. She immediately returned home and began urging her parents.

“Father, mother, Second Sister really shouldn’t have done this. The Prime Minister is a prominent figure in the court. Now that she’s come to visit, it’s only right that she be welcomed to the main house. But instead, without informing us, she welcomed the Prime Minister to such a shabby place. Where are we supposed to put the face of the Gu family?” The one speaking at this moment was naturally the magistrate of the Gu family’s main house.

Upon hearing her daughter’s words, the elderly couple’s faces instantly fell.

“This rascal! Prepare to go and pay respects to the Prime Minister.” She also felt that her second daughter had acted improperly.