After Xiao Fubao's life was stolen, he became the favorite of everyone in the capital

Chapter 486 Resurrection
Lady Xian Guogong didn't like Niu Niu in the first place. If she didn't think that Niu Niu was liked by the emperor and the empress dowager, and having more daughters would make it easier to satisfy her ambitions, she would never have made this trip.

At this moment, as she listened to Niu Niu's rebuttal, her displeasure reached its peak. If this place was not her home, she would have called someone to punish Niu Niu long ago.

"Because respecting elders is what every younger generation should do." said Lady Xianguogong.

Niuniu raised her little face, looked directly at Lady Xian Guogong, and said in a crisp voice: "But as a junior, we can't just stand by and watch our elders make mistakes. Helping our elders correct their mistakes is also a form of respect."

When Gu Mingda heard his daughter explain her ideas so clearly, he could hardly hide the pride on his face.

But the anger in Lady Xian Guogong's heart continued to rise, and she asked, "Do you usually talk to your adoptive parents like this?"

Niuniu nodded and said with a smile: "If I find out that my parents have done something wrong, they will praise me!"

The expression on Lady Xianguogong's face almost cracked. She turned around and looked at the Gu couple with a strange look.

Gu Mingda smiled and said, "We have very low expectations for our children. As long as they can grow up to be independent and have good character, that's enough. Niuniu can find the mistakes of her parents, which shows that she is a very thoughtful child. In the future, even if she is in danger, she will be able to get out of trouble on her own."

Gu Mingda's educational views were obviously a huge shock to the Xianguogong family of three.

"It's really the opposite of Tiangang..." said the wife of Duke Xian.

Qin Jing quickly pulled his mother back and praised her, "Uncle Gu, I knew you were always different. I couldn't come up with such an idea even after racking my brains. I think I need to learn more from you in the future."

Gu Mingda said a few humble words.

Duke Xian looked at his son, then at his wife, and felt that if he continued this topic, the situation would be awkward, so he continued to play the role of a peacemaker:

"Niuniu, I heard that when you were in the palace, the Queen Mother doted on you very much. She would get anxious if she couldn't see you for a moment. Is this true?"

Niuniu shook her head: "My Lord, how can this be true? I spend most of my time studying in the palace, and the Queen Mother often doesn't see me!"

When Duke Xian heard her addressing the empress dowager, his eyes looked at his daughter with even more passion. Thinking that this child had been granted marriage to Li Xuan, the future glory of Duke Xian's mansion might depend on Niu Niu.

Of course, if Li Xuan fails in his bid for the throne, Duke Xian's Mansion will be able to find a way out because of Niu Niu's special circumstances. Duke Xian feels that the little girl in front of him is a good deal that is sure to make a profit.

"Why call me Duke? That's too polite. You are obviously my daughter. Just call me daddy and let me hear it." Duke Xian said with a smile.

Niu Niu pursed her lips. She was not prepared to call a stranger "dad" at all. It was also difficult for her to regard the man in front of her, who exuded a disgusting aura, as her real father.

The wife of Duke Xian also said, "Yes, you should call me mother."

When Niu Niu heard this, she took a step back in fear. Her body's resistance could not be faked.

Lady Xian Guogong's face was covered with dark clouds again. "You, child, have no sympathy for the hardship of pregnancy and childbirth. You kept calling me so strange from the beginning to the end."

Niu Niu lowered her head slightly. She didn’t want to explain anything. She just couldn’t get over the hurdle in her heart.

Lady Xian wanted to scold him a few more times.

Qin Jing held her again: "Mother, Niu Niu is timid, please don't scare her. You promised me before you went out." Lady Xianguogong then restrained herself slightly, but she still couldn't like Niu Niu. She always felt that her daughter should be more well-behaved and sensible, and more in line with her imagination of the future queen.

"Uncle Gu, don't rush into anything. Niu Niu may not be ready yet. We'll say goodbye today." Qin Jing took the initiative to end this unpleasant visit.

Duke Xian and his wife both looked at Qin Jing with surprise. Obviously, the current situation was not what they expected, or rather, they felt that they should discuss taking Niu Niu away now.

Qin Jing looked at his parents with a look that brooked no rejection.

Duke Xian still cared about his son's reputation, so he didn't refute him on the spot. Instead, he smiled and said, "Niuniu, Daddy is very happy to see you grow up into a beautiful girl. In a few days, Daddy will take you to visit Duke Xian's mansion."

Duke Xian took his wife with him to say goodbye.

After leaving the Gu family and getting on the carriage, Lady Xian Guogong said unhappily, "Didn't we agree to take the person back today?"

"Mother, since Niu Niu is resisting, why are you rushing into it?" Qin Jing advised earnestly.

Lady Xian Guogong snorted coldly and said, "Between the Xian Guogong Mansion and the Gu Family, anyone with a brain knows which one to choose."

Qin Jing really didn't understand where his mother's superiority came from: "The Gu family are all gentle and polite. They treat Niuniu, their adopted daughter, without any prejudice and treat her as their own. She may feel that the Gu family is more like her own family."

"That's because she is not smart and doesn't know what is good for her." Lady Xian Guogong said.

Qin Jing didn't expect to come back again, and said directly: "Mother, if Niuniu doesn't want to, I will never force her to return to the Duke of Xian's Mansion."

"Even if we don't mention it, the Gu family should have taken the initiative to ask someone to send it back. What's the big deal about occupying someone else's daughter? Besides, we gave them so many things, and they probably haven't even seen many of these treasures!" Lady Xianguogong said as a matter of course.

Qin Jing shook his head gently: "Compared to those expensive gifts we sent, the Gu family always cares more about Niuniu."

Lady Xian was speechless for a moment, but she was still full of confidence in her heart.

Duke Xian suddenly said, "This is actually a good idea. Since the child is unwilling to acknowledge us in public, then we can acknowledge him in private. Otherwise, we can take the child back to Duke Xian's mansion to live with him for a while every now and then. This way, it will not be conspicuous, but it can also keep us in touch and will not make Jingshu uncomfortable."

Lady Xian Guogong raised her eyebrows: "Jingshu is upset? She still has the nerve to be upset? She has occupied someone else's identity for so many years, even if Gu Xi scolds her and beats her, it is all right."

If Lady Xian Guogong had a vague dislike for Niu Niu, then her current feelings towards Qin Jingshu were a mixture of years of disgust and an inexplicable hatred for her.

Qin Jing felt exhausted. The work in the government office was already heavy enough, but his mother had never thought of taking some time off.

"Okay, even if Jingshu is not my biological daughter, she is still my niece. Why do you always target her?" Duke Xian said unhappily.

The wife of Duke Xian stopped talking.

Although this matter had never been made public, it still reached the palace at the fastest speed.

The emperor was like a dead ashes in an incense burner, and ran to the Queen Mother's palace and said, "Mother, you previously arranged a marriage between the daughter of the Gu family and Li Xuan. Now Niuniu is no longer a daughter of the Gu family. Should we reconsider this matter?"