Chapter 77 A Little Indulgent

waste. This son didn't put on a show of being eager to learn anymore, and instead comes to ask for lessons every day.Who becomes the heir apparent doesn't really matter to him. Whether it's his son...Gu Xiuming:

He stiffened all over, grinding his teeth with rage.

Poisonous woman!

Meng Jin Yao is a poisonous woman!

Even her father was deceived by her false appearance!

He was still arrogant a moment ago, but when he saw his father, he immediately changed his face and complained to his father as a victim. He was the one who was furious, yet he played the victim. Who is really being bullied here

Zhou Yun was a little dumbfounded. Had his wife's change of expression been too quick However, the young master's reaction was indeed slow. When his wife spoke softly and sweetly, he should have been wary and played along with her motherly affection. He should have waited until the master passed by before continuing their argument.

Gu Jingxi was helpless. He originally thought that the two children should have finished their fight, but he didn't expect that the little girl would give him another surprise. Now he didn't want to get involved, but he had to.

The atmosphere fell silent for a few breaths. Gu Xiaming shot Meng Jinyao a resentful glance, his eyes seemed to say: "Poisonous woman, you did it on purpose!"

Meng Jin Yao understood his gaze and winked at him, silently responding: It was intentional!

But she didn't expect Gu Xiuming to be so oblivious. When her attitude suddenly changed, he should have realized someone was around! Who knew this guy would even scold her She had no choice but to go along with it and act bad on purpose.

She was the bad guy, but she wasn't ashamed. Who made Gu Xiuming provoke her first He even ridiculed and warned her not to be lonely, to elope and shame the Gu family, which was simply slander against her chastity.

Gu Xiuming's throat tightened, he took a deep breath, then slowly turned around. Facing his father's unpredictable expression, his heart pounded. He called out weakly, "Father,"

Gu Jingxi glanced at his restless wife and then at his unrepentant son. These two, mother and son, were a match made in hell; both restless individuals. However, overall, his son's behavior was worse. This son had truly been pushing the boundaries of his understanding recently.

He frowned and said in a low voice, “Xiuming, even if she is younger, she is your elder and your mother. A son should respect and be filial to his mother, not speak ill of her.”

After being disciplined by his father and confined to his room for reflection, and having copied the family rules a hundred times, Gu Shuming showed some improvement. He understood that a true hero doesn't suffer losses right in front of him. If he were to accuse Meng Jinyao of being vicious at this moment, he would definitely be criticized. So before he was scolded, he immediately admitted his mistake and did so with a good attitude: "Father, son knows he was wrong. Son shouldn't have spoken disrespectfully to mother.

"Since you know it's wrong, why do it" Gu Jingxi said, raising his eyes to look at the little girl behind him, and then continued, "Father never thought of divorcing his wife, not before, and not in the future."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiuming's face turned pale. His father was responding to what he had just said to Meng Jinyao, that he wanted his father to divorce Meng Jinyao. Now that his father clearly stated he would not divorce his wife, he hurriedly said: "Father, please calm down. What my son said to Mother just now were just angry words."

Meng Jinyo also spoke in time: "Husband, since Xiuming knows he was wrong, let's just forget about it."

She was acting like a gentle and loving mother, which made Gu Xiuming furious. However, he dared not act recklessly in front of his father, so he could only curse inwardly: "Hypocritical! Insincere!"

Gu Jingxi said, "Since your mother has said so, this time I won't pursue your mistake. Go back and copy the family rules ten times as a punishment." He then changed the subject, "Your studies have been neglected for over a month. Now that you are released from confinement, go back to the academy to study. Don't just idle around at home all day."

Gu Xiuming heard that it was only ten copies of the family rules, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly replied: "Father, I will return to the academy to study tomorrow."

Gu Jingxi nodded and said, "Hmm" Then he asked, "Is there anything else"

"There is none. My son will go back now to copy the family rules. Once he's finished, he will present them to Father for review." Gu Shuming said this, then bowed to Gu Jingxi and Meng Jinyao, then left.

After he left, Gu Jingxi strode towards Meng Jin Yao and softly called her: "Madam,"

Meng Jin Yao also squeezed out a smile and crisply called him: "Husband"

"What just happened" Gu Jingxi asked, feigning ignorance.

Meng Jinyo blinked innocently and said, "Husband, don't you see Your son is bullying me." She sighed softly, looking downcast as she cupped her chest like Xi Shi, lamenting, "Ai, I'm not his biological mother. I don't ask for him to treat me like a real mother, but at least give me some respect. But he speaks to me harshly."

Seeing this, Gu Jingxi's mouth twitched slightly. He asked directly, "Who won the argument just now"

Meng Jinyao lied without batting an eyelid, responding without hesitation: "That must be your son. He's so fierce-looking, as you can see, there's no way I could have won an argument with him."

The little girl was truly wicked at this moment, but the words lacked any persuasiveness. It was baffling how she could so confidently and brazenly utter a falsehood.

Gu Jingxi chuckled: "Little liar"

Meng Jinyo was utterly innocent: "My husband, wouldn't you believe me"

Ning Dong stood behind her, unable to see the expression on her face. Zhou Yun, however, saw it clearly. He sighed helplessly, rubbing his forehead and thinking: “My lady, which girl who lost an argument could be as composed as you You're clearly in a position of victory, that's why you can afford to be "tolerant."

Gu Jingxi's gaze was fixed on her, he stared at her for a moment, then slowly said: "I just had the good fortune to see Madam arguing with Xiu Ming. Madam is quick-witted, not only did she not suffer any losses, but she also left Xiu Ming speechless."

Meng Jinyao:：“……”

Since you've already seen it, why ask who won the argument

After a long silence, Meng Jinyang stubbornly retorted, "So what He provoked me first! He insinuated that I'd been unfaithful and asked me to spare the Gu family from shame. If someone is bringing shame upon the Gu family, isn't it him"

Gu Jingxi pursed her lips and smiled: "Otherwise, Madam, why do you think I would have him copy the family rules"

Upon hearing this, Meng Jin Yao understood. Punishing Gu Xiu Ming by making him copy the family rules was because she knew that he was disrespectful towards elders first and foremost.

She raised her eyes, glanced at Gu Jingxi, and hesitated: "I lied, husband won't punish me either, will you"

Gu Jingxi raised an eyebrow and said in a light voice, “Madam, do you think these little tricks of yours can fool me You might be able to fool a three-year-old, but your husband has examined countless criminals over the years and has never seen anyone with such poor lying skills.”

Meng Jin Yao: …

What's going on Even though I don't think she'll get in trouble, she seems a bit down. Is her lying that bad So bad that it's obvious at first glance

Gu Jingxi wouldn't hold it against her and said, "I still have other things to attend to. I won't be back for dinner tonight.

The topic changed too abruptly, Meng Jin Yao blinked, stammering in response, "Then, my husband should go busy first."

Gu Jingxi nodded slightly and turned to leave.

Zhou Yun also followed his master's steps, stepping back a little and quietly raising his head to look at his master. His master was currently cold and indifferent, neither happy nor angry, seemingly unaffected by what had just happened.

He also couldn't tell if it was his imagination, but he felt that the Marquis was strict and fair to the young master, but much more gentle and indulgent to his wife, even bordering on pampering.mic matters."Meng Jinyu lacked interest and merely responded with an "oh" before changing the subject. "Husband, do you have anything else to attend to If not, then let's have dinner first."Gu Jingxi...