Chapter 100: A Bitter Truth Untold

e If I were you, I would find a secluded place, tie a white silk scarf around my neck, and end my life, so as not to disgrace myself in this world!""Outrageous!"Before Meng Jin Yao could retort, a roa...Over there, Meng Jin Yao and Gu Jing Xi were suddenly called away with a message to go to Shou'an Hall. The couple didn't know what had happened, so they immediately went to Shou'an Hall.

Gu Jing Sheng and Zhang's couple also received the message and immediately rushed to Shou'an Hall. Their mother usually wouldn't suddenly call for them, if she called for them, something must have happened. They were worried, but when they saw the third couple also rushing over, they felt a little more at ease.

Gu Jing Sheng stopped his steps and asked, "Third brother, third sister-in-law, were you also sent by mother"

Meng Jinyao and Gu Jingxi nodded lightly.

Gu Jing Sheng then asked, "Did mother say why she wanted us to come"

Gu Jingxi responded softly: "This mother didn't say, but nothing has happened recently, it shouldn't be anything important. Big brother, please rest assured."

Hearing this, Gu Jingheng didn't think much of it. If there was anything, his third brother would bear it.

Four people entered the flower hall, but they didn't see anyone from the second room. They only saw four people kneeling on the ground. Although they couldn't see their faces, looking at them from behind, besides Li Wan'er, the other three had messy hair.

Upon seeing this, the four people inwardly thought that something was amiss.

Zhang shi was most fond of her youngest son. Seeing his figure, she hurried forward to check on him. She looked down and saw that her son's hair was disheveled, his clothes were torn, he had a bruised nose and swollen face, and blood was coming from the corner of his mouth. She almost fainted from fright.

She had doted on her youngest son as he grew up, never having suffered such a grievous wound.

Zhang's eyes were red and swollen as she rushed over to hug her son. She asked anxiously, "My child, what happened to you Your eyes are purple and swollen. Are you hurt" She reached out to touch his face, but fearing she might hurt him, she hesitated and slowly withdrew her hand. Tears welled up in her eyes as she felt immense pain for him.

The spoiled child gets the milk. When it's time to complain, complain.

"With that, Gu Xiwen honestly replied: "Third brother's punch is effective."

Zhang shi, upon hearing this, suddenly turned her head to look at the three people beside her son. Her third brother-in-law's younger brother was also there, though he too had a bruised nose and swollen face, his condition slightly better than her son's. Gu Xiu Ming had no wounds on his face, only his hair was disheveled. As for Li Wan Er, she remained unharmed, dressed neatly.

She initially determined that the three young men were fighting amongst themselves.

It's fine that they fought, but their own precious son is the most injured, while Gu Xiuming is unharmed. How can she swallow this anger

Zhang immediately flew into a rage, shouting angrily, "Xiuming, what's wrong with you How could you beat up our Xiuwen along with your second uncle He's your brother! You beat your own brother like this, how can you bear to do it"

Saying that, she turned her gaze to the third brother and his wife, directly accusing them: "Third brother, third sister-in-law, how did you educate your children The two of them beat up Xiujian together, and they were so cruel. What kind of hatred could this be"

Gu Xiuwen hurriedly corrected, "Mother, it was me and my second uncle who beat the third brother."

Zhang's face stiffened, disbelief etched on her features: "Xiuwen, you...you're saying that you and Master Meng Er were the ones who beat up your older brother"

Suddenly, she felt embarrassed for her earlier outburst and quickly gave her son a wink, saying, "My dear, Mother knows you've been hurt, but why are you so muddle-headed You can't just say things like that! Why would you go around telling Meng Er Gongzi that your third brother did something to you"

Meng Jin Yao stepped forward and glanced at the four people kneeling on the ground. Without even guessing, she could determine that Gu Xiu Ming was definitely in the wrong. She knew her younger brother well; he wouldn't fight for no reason. And Xiu Wen was also a good-natured boy. In a soft voice, she said: "Big sister-in-law, I think it's best to first ask them why they got into a fight."

Upon hearing this, Zhang shi nervously glanced at Gu Jingxi. Now that her son was outnumbered, if her son had made a mistake first, how could this be good Her third uncle always distinguished between reward and punishment, punishing the younger generation who made mistakes without any mercy.

"Mother"

Just then, Gu Jing Sheng's voice sounded.

Meng Jiny Yao and Gu Jingxi also bowed to Madam Gu, and softly addressed her as: "Mother"

Zhang raised her eyes and saw her mother-in-law approaching. She quickly let go of her son, called out "Mother," and then eagerly went forward to help her mother-in-law to a seat.

Elder Madam Gu glanced at her, allowing herself to be supported as she walked. She knew what the woman was thinking; she must be afraid that her son would be punished, so she came before the elders first to show obedience, hoping for a lighter punishment. But this time, she overestimated things. It was Xiu Ming who was wrong in the first place, so he should be punished first.

Madam Gu sat down and motioned for her two sons and daughters-in-law to sit as well. Then, she looked at the four people kneeling on the ground. Her voice was both kind and authoritative: “Since both of your parents are here, you should first tell us why you came to blows so that we elders can understand the ins and outs of the situation and make a judgment. Xiu Ming, as the elder brother, why don’t you start”

As soon as his words left his mouth, Gu Xiaming's face tightened.

Gu Xiwen gloated and glanced at his older brother. He used to think his third brother was pretty good, but recently he felt that his third brother was a fool. Until today, seeing his third brother's unreasonable and slandering appearance, he suddenly realized that his third brother wasn't just doing things foolishly, it seemed that his third aunt chose the right person by marrying his third uncle. Marrying his third brother would definitely lead to being spoiled concubines and destroyed wives.

He suppressed the urge to smile, lest he pull at the wound on his lip. Looking at Madam Gu, he acted demurely: “Grandmother, since Third Brother doesn’t want to say anything, perhaps I can”

Grandmother Gu nodded. "Good, then Xiuwen will speak."

Gu Xiwen narrated the events slowly: "Grandma, it's like this..."

Elders perhaps didn't notice this child had a quick tongue before, but now they have. He's especially articulate, like a storyteller, describing even the details of the time and the expressions people made when speaking. He's very detailed in his accounts.

Gu Xiuming's face grew increasingly grim as he listened.

Li Wan'er was also in a panic. Although she had not intervened in today's events, they were related to her. The elders had never looked favorably upon her, and if they labeled her a "beautiful trouble" and drove her out of the Gu family, how could she possibly manage

Gu Jing Sheng and Zhang's wife finally put their minds at ease. It wasn't their son who was wrong, nor was it their son who started the fight. Now, it seemed like their son was the most seriously injured. His sister-in-law's brother was also hurt, his face bruised, only Xiu Ming was in the best condition.

Xiuming started the trouble, attacked first, and slandered his third sister-in-law's reputation. In the end, he injured Xiuwen and Meng Er Gongzi.

On one side is the only son, on the other the beloved wife, as well as the younger brother-in-law and nephew. It's up to the third brother to handle this impartially.

Gu Xiwen said at last, pointing to his own face, crying and wailing: "Grandmother, look, what a cruel hand my third brother has! He beat me like this I can't even speak now because my mouth hurts. Also, second uncle, second uncle was hurt too.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiuming felt a surge of anger that made his liver ache. He had no way to express his grievance. Today, he finally realized how cunning his fourth brother was. In reality, his injuries were no less severe than those of Gu Xiwen and Meng Chengzhang. His wounds were simply concealed by his clothing. However, he couldn't possibly remove his clothes in public to prove it; such an act would be uncivilized, and with the ladies present, his father would immediately cast him out.ts your eyes, and this ledger doesn't have to be finished today."Meng Jinyao also felt tired, she put down her account book, rubbed her brow, and nodded lightly: "Okay, you accompany me for a walk."Qi...