Chapter 1601 - 584: The Fake True Daughter (Part 5)_3

No, it shouldn’t be an ordinary person, but a young master raised with indulgence.

When he was still the third young master of the Marquis Mansion, he was naturally a noble with both literary and martial talents, and exceptional looks.

But when he fell into civilian life, he had to face basic needs like food, drink, and excretion as soon as he opened his eyes, some hidden flaws in him began to slowly surface.

Selfishness, seeking benefit and avoiding harm, these are common human traits, but they are particularly evident in Gu Jingyuan.

To verify her suspicion, He Tiantian also conducted tests on the road—

First, she used her monthly condition as an excuse to sleep in separate rooms, then announced to the outside world that they were "brother and sister."

The former was tolerable, but the latter was truly improper.

If Gu Jingyuan was truly a straightforward person, even if he wouldn’t reveal it in public, he would secretly inquire about the reasons from He Tiantian.

Gu Jingyuan did not do that!

It is clear that inside Gu Jingyuan’s heart, he has already identified himself as the third young master of the Marquis Mansion, and He Dian, the wife he sought, does not match him.

He is even somewhat pleased with He Tiantian’s "tactful wisdom," so when he returns to the Capital City and acknowledges his roots, there will be fewer troubles.

As for whether the "secret" will be exposed in the future, that is a matter for later.

Perhaps by then Gu Jingyuan will have fully recovered his memory, feel justified, and confidently be the third young master of the Marquis Mansion.

If any incident breaks out again, he will no longer feel restless or lack confidence.

Once again, seeking benefit and avoiding harm!

He Tiantian silently sighed.

She said this not to vilify Gu Jingyuan.

But to tell the Ma Family and others that Gu Jingyuan is not completely innocent.

He Dian is at fault, Gu Jingyuan is also at fault.

Passing through the vast front yard, they finally arrived at the central main hall.

The Marchioness guided the people into the hall and then seated them according to the host, guest, and honor seniority.

He Tiantian, as a guest and someone who had done a favor for the Marquis Mansion, naturally sat at the head.

"This, this doesn’t seem right?"

He Tiantian made a helpless gesture and quickly looked at Gu Jingyuan.

Although Gu Jingyuan hadn’t completely recovered his memory, as he entered the familiar environment, his demeanor became increasingly comfortable.

This place is his home, where he has lived for over twenty years.

Every corner holds his memories.

The memories might be incomplete, but Gu Jingyuan still has an incredibly familiar feeling.

The fragments of memories in his mind are numerous, almost piecing together into a whole patch.

Perhaps only lacking the most crucial fragments, but these are enough for Gu Jingyuan to not show any awkwardness.

However, being busy familiarizing himself with the environment and searching for memories, he momentarily did not notice He Tiantian’s embarrassment.

He Tiantian: ... This damn man, totally unreliable!

Ma Family was indeed very pleased to see "He Dian" in this timid, inadequate state.

Thoroughly laughing several times inside, she then acted as if she suddenly noticed the "guest’s" helplessness, smiled and came up to persuade, "Sister, you should sit as mother instructed!"

While speaking, she affectionately took He Tiantian’s arm and forcefully pressed her onto the seat.

"Yes! Yes yes!"

Upon hearing Ma Family’s voice, Gu Jingyuan finally noticed the situation on He Tiantian’s side.

He hurriedly smiled and agreed.

He Tiantian still had an anxious expression, but ultimately sat down.

However, she didn’t dare sit properly, her rear only touched the edge of the chair.

Seeing her timid and hesitant demeanor, the Marchioness was a bit disdainful.

But then she thought, this Lady He is merely her son’s "life-saving benefactor," not his woman.

No matter how inadequate she might be, it has nothing to do with their family.

If outsiders see this, they wouldn’t mock but instead feel that the Marquis Nanning’s Mansion is benevolent and grateful.

Upon realizing this, the Marchioness’s disdain for Lady He was significantly dulled.

Her smile became more genuine, "That’s right, just consider yourself at home."

Next came the tea service, followed by the Marchioness’s careful inquiry into what happened after Gu Jingyuan was injured.

Upon hearing that Gu Jingyuan lay in bed for almost half a year before recovering, the Marchioness was heartbroken and wiped her tears away.

The Ma Family also cried silently.

She seemed to realize her inappropriate demeanor, hurriedly apologized to the Marchioness in a low voice: "Mother, your daughter-in-law was disrespectful!"

After speaking, she took the chance to go out to compose herself.

The Marchioness did not suspect anything, instead felt some pity for her daughter-in-law: Alas, Brother Yuan was missing for more than a year, naturally as his mother, I am heartbroken, but the one most tormented is the Ma Family.

Blunt as it may be to say, the Marchioness had three sons, Gu Jingyuan was neither the eldest nor the most outstanding child, the Marchioness was sad but ultimately limited.

As for the Ma Family, she has only Gu Jingyuan as a husband.

If she had no children and her husband died, she could remarry.

But she gave birth to three children for the Gu Family, her eldest son is almost ten years old, and soon enough she could be matchmaking, she’s also capable of being a mother-in-law, it’s impossible and she doesn’t want to remarry.

So, with Gu Jingyuan’s incident, the entire third branch’s world is on the verge of collapse...