Chapter 1398: Joyful Reunion
Chapter 1398: Chapter 1398: Joyful Reunion
Third Grandma paused, standing in the middle of the courtyard, she asked Xiao Tuan, "Xiao Tuan, did you hear any sound? Is there a carriage arriving?"
Third Grandma has gotten older, her hearing isn’t as good as it used to be.
"Yes, it sounds like a carriage, I guess it’s the Eldest Young Master and the others coming back!" Xiao Tuan was so happy he couldn’t contain himself and immediately ran toward the gate, turning back to remind Third Grandma, "Don’t worry, take it slow, I’ll go check for you. If it’s the Eldest Young Master and the others coming back, I’ll call you immediately!"
"Eh eh eh, go quickly!" Third Grandma was extremely joyful and hurriedly turned to walk toward the gate.
Da Tuan had already opened the gate and dashed outside, but worried that someone might sneak into the house, he hadn’t gone far, keeping an eye on the gate while watching toward the village’s end road. Indeed, he saw clusters of burning torches.
"Eldest Young Master, Eldest Young Master, is it you?!" Da Tuan was quite cautious, raising his voice to ask first.
Xiao Tuan laughed upon hearing, "Brother, it’s definitely the Eldest Young Master and the others returning. If it were strangers, Uncle Wang wouldn’t let them in."
With that, he ran forward but smartly stuck close to the wall, avoiding the middle of the road to prevent being hit by the carriage in the dark.
"Brother Da Tuan, it’s us, the case is closed, we won, Eldest Young Master and Second Young Master are back!" Zezi shouted boldly.
Da Tuan was very pleased, immediately ran back to support Third Grandma, "Third Grandma, Eldest Young Master and the others are back, the case is closed, we won!"
"Really!" Third Grandma was moved to tears, "Good, good, God bless us."
Not only did they win the case, but Brother An and Brother Cheng also managed to return in time, avoiding any mishap.
"Third Aunt, is it Brother An and the others who came back?" Mrs. Cui heard the noise and hurried out.
Gu Dashan then helped Third Grandpa to follow closely behind, both craning their necks toward the gate, eager to see if Brother An and the others were entering.
"They’re back, they’re back, quickly come to greet them." Third Grandma was overwhelmed with joy, already out the gate and standing on the land outside waiting.
Soon, Gu Jin’an’s carriage reached near.
After Zezi halted the carriage, Brother Cheng lifted the curtain and jumped off, rushing toward Third Grandma, "Third Grandma, we’re back, I missed you so much."
"Oh my goodness, the darling of Third Grandma is finally back. Third Grandma missed you too." Third Grandma joyously hugged Brother Cheng, then frowned, "Our Brother Cheng has gotten thinner, this trip must have been hard."
Gu Jin’an laughed after hearing, raising his voice, "Third Grandma, Brother Cheng hasn’t lost any weight. We were fortunate to benefit from Young Master Dou’s generosity, enjoying excellent food and drinks, even gained some weight."
Saying this, he walked over, paying respects to Third Grandma.
"Don’t bother with the formalities, quickly come up." Third Grandma examined Gu Jin’an thoroughly, feeling distressed, "Thinner, thinner, you brothers have all lost weight. Over the next few days, Third Grandma will cook something good for you to replenish yourselves."
Brother Cheng’s face fell, "No need for Third Grandma to personally cook, just let Aunt Miao handle it with the servants."
Having grown picky after being spoiled by Second Sister’s culinary skills, he couldn’t stomach the bland and tasteless dishes cooked by Third Grandma—lacking oil and salt.
Third Grandma tapped Brother Cheng’s head lightly, "You rascal, disdaining Third Grandma’s culinary skills."
Seeing Luo Wu arrived as well, she furrowed her brows, "Brother Wu, why have you come over? Today is your wedding day, before the auspicious time you can’t come to the bride’s house, it’s inauspicious."
Luo Wu was delighted to have married Gu Jinxiu, his face brimming with smiles, "It’s fine, Third Grandma, I’m not entering, just came to see Brother An and them."
He then expressed guilt, "Originally, I should’ve gone with them, couldn’t make it, now that they’ve returned, naturally I should come by and see."
Gu Jin’an saw Luo Wu still cared about his family, his heart was contented.
Third Grandma was also very happy, then inquired about Gu Dexing and the others, "Brother Xing and them, have they returned home?"
Gu Jin’an nodded, "Yes, they’re all home resting, Young Master Dou is staying at the house in town, he’ll come to the wedding feast tomorrow."
Upon saying this, seeing Mrs. Cui and the others arrived, he paid them respects, "Father, Mother, Third Grandpa, we’ve returned safely."
"It’s good you’re back." Mrs. Cui was overwhelmed with happiness, running over to grasp Gu Jin’an’s hand, scrutinizing him, "Your eyes are all dark black, you mustn’t have slept well. Come in and eat something, then take a nap, before the auspicious time someone will wake you."
Third Grandma: "Your mother is right, don’t say anything else, eat first, then sleep."
Gu Dashan and Third Grandpa both nodded in agreement, the family surrounding them into the main room, Old Zhu’s wife quickly brought the dishes, allowing Gu Jin’an and others to eat.
After sending the carriage and horses to the stable, Zezi and others were also led by Wang Yongfu’s wife to a room beside the kitchen to eat.
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Gu Jinxiu was already awake, hearing that Gu Jin’an and them were back, she was thrilled, wanting to come out and see, but was stopped by Sister Li, "Miss, you can’t go out, or else it’s inauspicious."
Third Grandma, Boss Lady, and the matchmaker had all explained that before the groom arrives to pick her up, Sister Xiu couldn’t leave the house.
Knowing she shouldn’t go out to meet them, Gu Jinxiu called for Tong Xiaoxue, "You go out and see Brother An and them, ask about the case, and see how their journey went."
"Okay, I’ll go at once." Tong Xiaoxue happily ran out to see Gu Jin’an and them.
Gu Jin’an and the others were eating, Brother Cheng stuffed his mouth full, speaking unclearly, "Warm, delicious!"
Gu Dashan laughed and patted his head, "Swallow before speaking, otherwise your elder brother will punish you."
Brother Cheng had always been under Brother An’s care, and for the past two years, Brother Cheng had been a bit mischievous, with Brother An managing him very strictly.
Brother Cheng also feared Brother An, hurriedly nodded, swallowed the food in his mouth, upon seeing Tong Xiaoxue, he quickly asked, "Did Big Sister send you over? Tell her, we’ll go see her shortly."
Mother said Big Sister can’t leave the house right now, but it’s okay, they can go to see Big Sister.
"That’ll do, Big Sister misses you dearly, she was stopped by Sister Li only then she didn’t come out to see the two Young Masters." Tong Xiaoxue smiled and conveyed what Gu Jinxiu had entrusted.
Gu Jin’an said, "The case went smoothly, Manager Feng, the Chai Family, Assistant Judge Jia’s house were all arrested. We’re doing well, not hard, and haven’t fallen ill, Big Sister can rest easy."
Tong Xiaoxue was pleased upon hearing, and went back to report to Gu Jinxiu.
Gu Jinxiu was relieved upon hearing.
A little more than a quarter-hour later, Third Grandma and Mrs. Cui brought Gu Jin’an, Brother Cheng to Gu Jinxiu’s courtyard, standing by the window to meet Gu Jinxiu.
"Brother An, Brother Cheng, this trip must’ve been hard, it’s good you returned safely." Gu Jinxiu handed two pairs of leather gloves to Gu Jin’an and them through the window, "It’s the design drawn by Xiao Yu, now that it’s cold, you can wear these."
Gu Jin’an accepted them and looked at Gu Jinxiu saying, "Don’t worry, Big Sister, we’re all fine, the case was won, Brother Cheng’s reputation as being hard to bully has spread, you can rest easy about getting married."
He further talked about Brother Cheng leading Hu Dawen to the court, and achieving victory.