Chapter Eighteen: Unlucky Child

ionable."Meng Jiny Yao immediately understood. It turned out that the other party felt she had a hidden illness and owed her something, so they compensated her financially. But who would dislike money...Sun, seeing this, cursed inwardly: "You little wretch!"

Gu Jingxi was still not giving them a way down, and was greatly shocked: "Ai Yao is Meng Bo's most beloved child"

He glanced at the three children behind the couple and continued, "Those three aren't very favored, wouldn't their treatment be even worse After all, they are flesh and blood. Even though Meng Bo is treating his children like this, he isn't afraid that they will be unfilial in the future."

Meng Jin Yao almost couldn't help but laugh out loud. She didn't expect that Gu Jing Xi, who was usually so serious, also knew how to be playful and mischievous. She glanced at her three younger siblings, noticing their strange expressions. Her gaze finally settled on her second younger brother, Meng Cheng Zhang. Seeing him looking back at her, she smirked and nodded slightly.

Meng Dongyuan felt awkward and smiled sheepishly, saying: "Son-in-law, you have to be strict with the children, otherwise they won't amount to anything." He then turned to look at the three children and immediately changed the subject, introducing them one by one: "Son-in-law, this is Ayao's second sister Ayu, second brother Chengzhang, and third brother Chengxing. Come and meet your elder brother-in-law."

The three siblings responded in unison and immediately stepped forward to greet him.

The awkward moment was finally over. Meng Dongyuan and Mrs. Sun had lost face today, feeling a burning sensation on their faces, but they dared not act out. They forced smiles and invited their daughter and son-in-law in.

Upon arriving at Rongfutang, Gu Jingxi and Meng Jinyao paid their respects to Madam Meng.

Old Madam Meng noticed that Gu Jingxi only called her "Old Madam Meng," not "Grandmother" like the eldest granddaughter. Her heart skipped a beat, wondering if it was because of what happened on the wedding day or today's incident. But in the end, she weighed herself and didn't dare to call Gu Jingxi by name, saying: "Lord Hou, Ayao is naturally willful and doesn't understand the rules. If she has done anything wrong, Lord Hou should just punish her as you see fit. After all, it is my son who failed to teach his daughter properly."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingxi's brows furrowed slightly. He didn't expect that as a member of the family, Madam Meng would treat her granddaughter with such disdain. His voice was flat as he said: "Where did Old Madam get that from Ai Yao is gentle and virtuous, dignified and graceful. She knows how to act with propriety and restraint. Even Mother praised Ai Yao for having the same demeanor as when she was a young mother-in-law."

As soon as these words were spoken, the smile on Mrs. Sun's face almost vanished. She knew very well that Gu Jingxi's "mother-in-law" wasn't her, but rather her husband's short-lived first wife.

Meng Jinyu and Meng Chengxing felt sorry for their mother being wronged, and their resentment towards their elder sister deepened. However, Meng Chengzhang was secretly happy in his heart. Finally, someone was protecting his elder sister, giving her support. From now on, she wouldn't have to be so tired.

Madam Meng hadn't expected Gu Jingxi to speak like that. With a single, light remark, she had pushed her into an awkward position. Thinking perhaps it was this ominous star who had added fuel to the fire in front of Gu Jingxi, despite her displeasure, she could only stammer back: "That's good then. I was worried Ayao would cause trouble for the Gu family."

Gu Jingxi glanced at his wife sitting beside him, her head bowed and eyes downcast. Besides bowing to the elders, she didn't say a word the whole time. He found it strange. She wasn't like this when she was at the Gu family. Perhaps she was frightened by being bullied at the Meng family and instinctively dared not speak.

He couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for the poor child. Just born, her mother had passed away. With a stepmother, her own father had become her stepfather. Probably because she was a girl, even her grandmother didn't pay much attention to her. He replied softly: "Old Madam Meng is overthinking things. Ayao is knowledgeable and well-behaved. To have a daughter-in-law like Ayao is a blessing for our Gu family." replied, "His words cannot shake my thoughts in the slightest. I'm just angry.Niang said: “Madam, just let the young master’s words go in one ear and out the other. Since his words are unpleasant, yo...