The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space

Chapter 2223: Chapter 2223: Heading to Tongcheng (Part 1)

Dapu East Village is about fifty or sixty miles from Yucheng, the Gu Family.

Originally, Gu Kun had gone to Beijing with his son, but later felt ashamed because of Zou Qiuyue and returned to the old residence in the Shu Region.

The only merit Gu Kun had was his exceptional ability to judge the situation. Previously, when his son pursued the Shu family’s daughter, he believed that the Shu Family had the background and influence that would benefit his son, and crucially, it would also benefit the Gu Family, so he supported it.

Later, when his son got tired of Shu Manzhi and fell for Zou Qiuyue, he thought the Gu Family had already developed well enough, and leaving the Shu Family would be fine, so he tacitly agreed to his son taking a concubine.

Of course, there was another reason. Shu Manzhi was truly a noble and talented woman; her grace was something ordinary people couldn’t match, and she carried herself with a dignity that allowed her to interact with others gracefully and confidently, making many feel ashamed in her presence.

Even towards him, her father-in-law, she never had a flattering or fawning attitude.

But Zou Qiuyue was different. She had a sweet tongue and was adept at pleasing others, always meeting people with enthusiasm and care, giving a sense of superiority.

Later on, Shu Manzhi died, the Shu Family withdrew from the Court, and Zou Qiuyue bore a son for the Gu Family, so he didn’t care how his son treated Shu Manzhi and his eldest grandson.

In any case, he didn’t want to see that woman anymore.

However, fate plays tricks. Zou Qiuyue turned out to be unworthy. Now, many were enemies of the Shu Family, his son had been cuckolded, and the grandson he had doted on was actually someone else’s child. Indeed, his heart felt as though it was steeped in bitter herbs.

"Master." At this moment, the Hidden Guard sent out returned, kneeling on one knee to report the findings. "Mast... Gu Qingheng and his family have already arrived at the Shu Family."

"They went?" Gu Kun opened his slightly narrowed eyes.

The Hidden Guard nodded.

"Keep monitoring the Shu Family." Gu Kun waved his hand.

The Hidden Guard instantly disappeared from the room.

"Butler." Gu Kun pondered for a moment and then suddenly called out loudly.

Quickly, a gray-haired man rushed in from outside: "Old Master."

"Prepare to go to Tongcheng immediately." Gu Kun stood up.

The next day after breakfast, Shu Xing prepared to take Gu Qingheng and Yang Ruxin to the academy. Previously, Shu Xing had gone to the academy in Dapu East Village, adopting some of Yang Ruxin’s methods, which proved to be effective. For instance, in the past, they offered free education to impoverished students from underprivileged backgrounds, but after returning, they reformed this policy, no longer offering education for free. Instead, they provided opportunities to earn money, such as working in the shops under Shu Family’s second master during their free time, helping transcribe manuscripts, or doing cleaning and laundry tasks. Although tiring, he found the students’ spirits were better.

"This is what you mean by preserving their self-esteem." Shu Xing was full of praise for Yang Ruxin.

"People are like this," Yang Ruxin nodded. "When they get something for nothing, they might initially feel grateful, but over time they come to see it as a matter of course and it creates a habit of stretching out their hands, which harms them."

"I really didn’t expect, for someone so young, you have such deep insights into things." Shu Xing laughed heartily.

However, just as they stepped outside the gate, they noticed a carriage approaching.

Gu Qingheng looked at the carriage coming from afar, his beautiful eyes narrowing, his whole demeanor turning cold.