The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 898 - 892: The Coachman Outside the City Became Ill

Chapter 898: Chapter 892: The Coachman Outside the City Became Ill

"You think you’re funny by suggesting that to me?"

"I’m sincerely offering you advice." Gu Youyou couldn’t help but laugh and said, "If I were you, I would find myself a good son-in-law, someone with silver, good looks, and competence. All you’re missing is someone to warm your bed. Get a compliant one to bear children, and if he disobeys, just sweep him out with a big broom, you..."

"Oh, stop, stop..." Miss Du couldn’t listen anymore and said, "Those shocking words of yours, if outsiders heard, it would be terrible. You needn’t worry about my affairs; I’m quite content as it is."

"Then are you lamenting that no one will offer incense for the Du Family after your death?" Gu Youyou suddenly thought of something and added, "By the way, isn’t the second son of the Jie Family not in Beijing anymore?"

At the mention of the second son of the Jie Family, Miss Du’s expression darkened as she said, "How would I know about his matters?"

Gu Youyou casually said, "I heard he used to frequent the Manxiu Building to see you; has it been a long time?"

Miss Du tugged at the corner of her mouth and said, "After he returned to Beijing last year for the ancestor worship, he hasn’t visited since."

"I saw him when I went to East Sea Fusang City. He was dressed as a Gate Guard and had become a guard of Fusang City."

Gu Youyou always felt that Miss Du’s insistence on not marrying was still somehow connected to Jie Zhonglin.

Personally, she hoped she wouldn’t get involved with Jie Zhonglin anymore, which is why she suggested she remarry. But what someone else thinks, how could she control that? So she just wanted to give a reminder and see if Miss Du really didn’t know, or what was going on?

Seeing Miss Du’s surprised expression, it seemed she really didn’t know.

After a while, Miss Du said, "The eldest brother of the Jie Family holds the office second to the Great General of East Sea in Fusang City. He arranged the guard position for the second son as a form of trial, I guess."

Miss Du didn’t like this topic very much and quickly shifted it back to Gu Youyou.

"I heard your chronic condition has healed, and it’s likely that Madam Lin is anxious to find you a suitable family. With your personality, you’re not really suited for backhouse women."

Gu Youyou laughed it off, saying, "Well, let nature take its course. Who can guess what will happen tomorrow based on today?"

...

Her body had recovered, and the poison had been resolved, making Gu Youyou feel much lighter.

Her interest in researching those medications also waned, which displeased Searcy, who said, "How can you achieve great things with such laziness? Don’t go out today, help me check if this formula is correct."

Searcy was a very studious girl, quick at learning. If she were in the modern era, she’d be a super top student. Gu Youyou taught her everything she had learned over the years, as long as she wanted to learn, almost faster than Gu Youyou imagined.

Gu Youyou sighed that the disciple she formally accepted never learned much, and the benefits were all taken by her.

Gu Youyou pouted and said, "I haven’t entered the palace for a long time, and even the eunuch came asking after my disciple there. If I don’t go soon, an imperial decree will follow. I’m not checking it today; take a break as well. I heard the young coachman at the station outside the city has fallen ill recently, and they want you to give him a diagnosis."

Searcy frowned and said, "Are you talking about Gui Yunxi?"

"Yes." Gu Youyou nodded. "Who else could it be?"

"What illness does he have? Such a hassle."

Though she said that, she was already packing up her things.