CHAPTER 114: CHAPTER 114: THE FOX SPIRIT

An Junxi initially thought that her father and mother would soon reconcile; after all, they had been together for decades, so how could there be an overnight grudge?

It turned out she was wrong.

The house remained tense. Gu Kuangyong and Liang Huiyun never appeared at the same dining table; if one was in the living room, the other would be in the garden. They wouldn’t even glance at each other when meeting on the stairs.

Seventh Uncle was so angry that he called the family doctor for two consecutive days. He summoned the two to the study for a lecture: "You’re both in your fifties. What issue can’t be resolved with a proper conversation? Must you make a spectacle for everyone, becoming the laughingstock of the younger generation?"

Liang Huiyun did not back down. She said, "Seventh Uncle, you know how he has treated me all these years. I’ve put up with him, but bringing that vixen Zhang Miaoyan back, I can’t tolerate it..."

Gu Kuangyong’s forehead veins popped: "Who are you calling a vixen? I’ve told you she’s a student I’m sponsoring. Can you stop being unreasonable?"

"Unreasonable? I know she’s the daughter of your old flame. Didn’t get the woman, now going after her daughter..."

Gu Kuangyong pointed at her nose and scolded: "Liang Huiyun, how filthy can your thoughts be? Insult them again, and I’ll divorce you!"

Liang Huiyun smashed a tea set and, with trembling lips, said, "Dream on! Gu Kuangyong, you’ll never get rid of me in this life! That woman was just a servant, and I can’t scold her? You dare compare her to me? Zhang Miaoyan is the daughter of a vixen, so she is a vixen too! Bringing her in and out all day, what are you up to?"

Gu Kuangyong couldn’t say another word. He took two heart pills, felt a little better, and slammed the door on his way out, ignoring the presence of the Seventh Uncle.

Liang Huiyun sat in a chair, the veins on the back of her hands popping as she gripped the armrest, suppressing immense anger, "That woman has been dead for so many years, yet she still haunts us!"

Seventh Uncle watched the drama almost breaking his cane, hitting his chest, "This is truly a sin!"

The family doctor instructed An Junxi that the Seventh Uncle couldn’t handle any more stress, or he might have to be admitted to a private hospital.

An Junxi felt immense pressure. Every night, she would chat with the Seventh Uncle, trying to ease his worries.

The once-spirited face of the Seventh Uncle now looked old and worn. He told An Junxi, "Jun Xi, I’ve had no children all my life. My eldest brother’s children and grandchildren are like my own. My elder brother has been gone for years. If he knew how Kuang Yong and Huiyun are living, he wouldn’t rest in peace even in his grave."

An Junxi didn’t think it was her place to comment on elders’ issues. She said, "Seventh Uncle, Father and Mother might need some time to cool off. They won’t really divorce. Don’t worry."

The Seventh Uncle sighed, "This is the tragedy of a political marriage. Huiyun sacrificed her happiness for the family. I can’t blame her. You are the daughter-in-law, so be more considerate of her. She may say harsh words sometimes, but her heart is not bad."

An Junxi nodded, "I will."

"You are a good child, really working hard."

When he was young, he also thought if a marriage could maximize family interests, what’s wrong with that? If it were the old days, he wouldn’t have agreed to Yi Ke marrying a girl with no family background. Yi Ke is the heir of the family; his wife should be a socialite from a powerful family.

Yin Yue fit the bill, but what was the result?

People, in the end, need to use time to buy lessons.

The mansion was tense these days. Even Gu Jin Xiu knew to talk less and read more. At mealtimes, he wouldn’t pick at food he disliked. Only when An Junxi took him back to his room did he dare ask, "When will Grandpa and Grandma make up?"

An Junxi urged him to shower and sleep, "Be a good boy. Grandpa and Grandma will reconcile soon."

Gu Jin Xiu wasn’t so easily fooled, "They didn’t fight because of me. It’s all Zhang Miaoyan’s fault."

An Junxi tapped his head, "It’s Sister Miaoyan. Why are you calling her by her full name?"

Gu Jin Xiu said, "Grandma calls her a vixen."

An Junxi picked him up and put him on the sofa, saying seriously, "Misunderstandings between adults shouldn’t be parroted by children, especially not bad words."

Gu Jin Xiu was usually obedient in front of An Junxi, "Alright, I won’t call her that anymore."

"That’s a good boy," An Junxi kissed him, "I have to go check on Grandma. You shower and sleep by yourself."

Gu Jin Xiu took his little bathrobe and went to shower.

As An Junxi left Gu Jin Xiu’s room, she saw Gu Qianlan coming downstairs, carrying a bag and wearing delicate makeup, clearly intending to go out.

Checking the time, it was past nine o’clock. She asked, "Qian Nuan, where are you going?"

Gu Qianlan rarely spoke to An Junxi. When An Junxi spoke to her, she didn’t want to respond, "Where I go is none of your business."

"Mother doesn’t like you going out at night. Why don’t you stay home the next few days and don’t upset her?"

Gu Qianlan approached, arms crossed and aggressive, "What, are you scolding me as my sister-in-law? You’re an outsider; I’m the eldest daughter in this house. How do you have the right to control me? Don’t think marrying my brother makes everyone respect you."

An Junxi didn’t bother arguing and walked away directly.

She had seen plenty of spoiled rich girls and wasn’t about to get mad.

Gu Qianlan wanted to continue scolding, but her phone rang, and she hurried downstairs.

An Junxi shook her head. Truly a spoiled heiress. No wonder Mother-in-law treated her so well. Given the parents were close to divorce, she still had the mind to go out and play, less mature than Jin Xiu.

She walked to her mother-in-law’s door and knocked, "Mother, it’s me."

Liang Huiyun’s voice came after a long while, "Come in."

An Junxi entered and sat down, "Mother, you haven’t eaten much tonight. Is there something you particularly want? I can make it for you."

Liang Huiyun shook her head, "No appetite."

An Junxi said, "How about I give you a massage?"

Liang Huiyun didn’t speak, closing her eyes.

An Junxi walked behind her and gently massaged her temples and shoulders.

After a while, seeing her mother-in-law about to fall asleep, she was about to stop when Liang Huiyun said, "I heard Zhang Miaoyan is staying at Xiao Yang’s place?"

An Junxi genuinely didn’t know, "I have no idea."

"So many places to stay, but she chooses to stay alone with a man under one roof. Vixen really doesn’t know boundaries."

An Junxi knew better than to reply; the more said, the more mistakes made. She chose to remain silent.

Liang Huiyun continued, "Find a time to make a surprise visit to headquarters, check out Yi Ke’s office."

An Junxi didn’t understand, "Why?"