Seeing Gu Sinian's expression relax, Qian Yuanbao's hanging heart finally settled. He resumed his usual playful demeanor, "Then I'll be going. I'm still busy moving. With the moving and settling in these few days, letting A Nuan and the child stay temporarily, that's acceptable, right?"
Gu Sinian reluctantly agreed.
Qian Yuanbao left in high spirits.
He was going back to claim credit.
After Gu Sinian returned to his residence, he told Qi Zhenzhen about the matter. Qi Zhenzhen was very happy for Li Nuan. During that time, Li Nuan had been extremely worried, and even her frequent attempts to comfort her were of no avail.
Now that Qian Yuanbao had safely returned and obtained an official position, Li Nuan could finally put her mind at ease.
Gu Sinian looked resentfully at Qi Zhenzhen busying herself. He wanted to help but couldn't, so he went to see his own little girl.
Old Madam Gu was also there.
She looked at the little girl's chubby arms and legs, smiling so broadly her mouth couldn't close.
The little one babbled, and the elder exclaimed, "Our An An is so good," followed by, "Our An An is so beautiful."
Gu Sinian couldn't get a word in.
Before, his grandmother's eyes were only on him, her eldest grandson.
Now, his grandmother's eyes were solely on An An, her great-granddaughter.
It was Nanny Fang who noticed Gu Sinian, greeting him with a smile, pouring him tea, and serving tea snacks.
"It's been a long time since this old servant saw the Old Madam so happy. It's all thanks to the little小姐," Nanny Fang said. "The Old Madam even ate half a bowl more at dinner today."
Nanny Fang had followed Old Madam Gu since childhood. Although she had married later, her husband was short-lived, and before they could even have children, he passed away. Old Madam Gu later tried to find her another match, but Nanny Fang refused.
Afterward, Nanny Fang devoted herself to Old Madam Gu, managing all her affairs.
In the days prior, Old Madam Gu had appeared strong in front of others but sighed in private, which greatly worried Nanny Fang.
The physicians had said that if Old Madam Gu continued to be consumed by melancholy, it would be very detrimental to her health and affect her lifespan.
Now, seeing the Old Madam smiling happily, she was finally relieved.
"Nanny, don't worry. Here, Grandmother will definitely be happy every day," Gu Sinian said with a firm tone.
"I believe you, I believe you," Nanny Fang said, her eyes turning red.
"Nanny, you can also rest assured and live out your days here," Gu Sinian added.
Nanny Fang's tears could no longer be held back.
"My dear, why are you crying? Those who know understand you are shedding tears of joy. Those who don't might think you've suffered great grievances! Didn't I tell you, from now on, when you're happy, smile, smile to your heart's content," Old Madam Gu handed her handkerchief to Nanny Fang. "Quickly wipe your tears."
"This servant is happy, happy," Nanny Fang said, choking back sobs.
"I've finally come to terms with it. Children and grandchildren have their own fortunes. As elders, we can't worry about everything. From now on, I won't manage or think about anything else," Old Madam Gu said. "A Nian is filial. You will follow me, and we will live here peacefully."
Enjoying the company of her great-grandchildren, wasn't that better than looking at that troublesome Gu Changwei?
As for the Duke's mansion declining?
Having no face to see the ancestors?
Whether she would truly see the ancestors after death was still debatable.
Besides, even if she did, it would be Gu Changwei who would have no face.
She had worked hard for the Duke's mansion her entire life, and she had every right to be confident.
Nanny Fang responded repeatedly, "This servant listens to everything the Old Madam says."
"Ya ya ya," Gu Sui'an waved her little fists, very excited.
"See? Our An An also thinks what I say is right," Old Madam Gu said with a face full of smiles. "I've lived for more than half my life, and I've never seen a child as clever as our An An."