Chapter 291： nightmare

Chapter 291 Nightmare

"I know you don't like publicity. I invited relatives for today's meal. I wanted everyone to know that you are our son from now on, but I didn't expect that it would be a double happiness." Gu Mingda told the truth.

Originally, to get married seriously, they had to hold a big banquet and invite relatives and friends just like the time the Sun family met Niu Niu.

But Xie Xingchuan was very secretive about Xie's family, and it was inconvenient for Gu Mingda to keep asking. But if he just recognized his godson so casually, Gu Mingda felt wronged by the child.

Gu Mingda could only take this opportunity to inform his relatives and friends in the capital about Xie Xingchuan's change of identity.

Even so, Xie Xingchuan was still very moved, and he had the illusion that everyone had gathered specially to celebrate his birthday.

The unsmiling young man now had a slight smile on half of his face exposed under the mask.

He had mentioned his birthday wishes at Xie's house in the past, but his mother got furious and his father sighed, as if it was something treasonous for him to celebrate his birthday.

His mother even reprimanded him with words such as "My birthday is a mother's day, so what does it have to do with you?" and even punished him not to eat on his birthday.

As time goes by, Xie Xingchuan will no longer be born.

But how can a child not look forward to his birthday? He joined the army with his father at the age of ten to gain experience. Looking at the soldiers in the army, even when he was in his twenties or thirties, he still received letters from his parents reminding him to have a good meal on his birthday.

Xie Xingchuan also asked the robes how their families viewed their birthdays.

"That is the day that belongs to me in the year. Of course my parents must remember it closely." Paoze said with a smile.

Xie Xingchuan also wants to have a day of his own.

"Thank you twelve years ago today, my brother was born, and now he can be my brother! Today is such a special day!" Niu Niu said with her face in her hands.

Xie Xingchuan looked at the bright-eyed little girl in front of him and felt as if a beam of sunshine was pouring down, and his whole body was warm.

The pain of being scolded and suppressed by her mother for many years seemed to have mostly dissipated with Niu Niu's words.

"Happy birthday, father, I wish you happiness every year and happiness every year!" Gu Mingda patted his shoulder and said with a smile.

Zhang Yunniang was also looking at him with a smile.

Xie Xingchuan looked around everyone's faces. There was no reprimand or scolding, only pure blessings and concern, as if his birthday was some great good thing. He thought in hindsight that celebrating a birthday is such a happy thing.

Early the next morning, Gu Mingda asked someone to hitch a carriage, saying that he was going to take Gu Yan and Gu Zhao back to Baiyun Town.

Yesterday was not a day off for Gu Yan and Gu Zhao. They both came back temporarily. Going out early would allow Gu Yan to catch up with morning classes.

Perhaps because she got up too early, Niu Niu was not in good spirits. She leaned against Gu Mingda and took a nap with her eyes closed.

Gu Yan was sitting on the carriage, reciting something in a low voice.

Gu Zhao on the side was much more relaxed than him, but he was also talking about something.

After Gu Mingda got closer, he heard clearly and wanted to slap his unfortunate son.

Gu Zhaozheng said: "Slow down, slow down, slow down!"

Gu Zhao was not as studious as Gu Yan, so it would be good if he could relax for a moment. At this moment, he was fully expecting the horses pulling the cart to move slower.

But Gu Mingda didn't tolerate him either. He opened the curtain of the carriage and said to the outside: "Let the horse run faster, so as not to delay Ayan's studies."

Qi Dashan, who was driving the car, immediately responded.

Gu Zhao felt the carriage jolt suddenly. He opened the curtain of the carriage and saw the scenery on both sides of the official road receding crazily. "Slow down, slow down! I'm going to vomit! I'm carsick!" Gu Zhao shouted.

Gu Mingda said coldly: "If you feel sick, take motion sickness medicine. Anyway, your master is from Xinglin, and the medicine he prepares is extremely effective."

Gu Zhao shrank his neck and said submissively: "Master said, it's medicine that's three parts poison. Dad, you don't feel sorry for me at all!"

Gu Mingda glanced at him and asked, "What else did your master teach you?"

When Gu Zhao heard this, his face suddenly froze and he stuttered: "Concoct the medicinal materials...identify the medicinal materials...help him raise insects...memorize medical books..."

"What medical books did you memorize?" Gu Mingda asked.

Gu Zhao said casually: "The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic."

"Remember everything?" Gu Mingda asked.

"I remember roughly." Gu Zhao replied thinking he was smart.

"Then let me test you. The "Suwen" volume in the "Huangdi Neijing" says that in the third month of spring, this is called hair and Chen. The heaven and the earth are born, and all things are prosperous... Why do you explain this?"

When Gu Zhao heard this, his face instantly stiffened. He did not expect that Gu Mingda could also memorize the "Huangdi Neijing".

He couldn't understand why his father was memorizing this as it wasn't the Four Books and Five Classics.

He didn't understand the deep meaning of the recitation. He just wanted to finish reciting it quickly and then go play with bugs.

Gu Mingda had a dark face: "I read it all over the place but don't understand its meaning. What's the use of it?"

Gu Zhao lowered his head guiltily.

"Do you think it's easy for an imperial doctor to be your master?" Gu Mingda asked.

Gu Zhao shook his head.

"If it weren't for a fateful gathering, where would you have such an opportunity? I understand that you are young now and cannot concentrate on studying, so I won't force you. Now that you have such a good opportunity, if you continue to be so ignorant, do you really want to Have you lived your whole life in a daze?" Gu Mingda asked.

It was true that the other children were too ambitious, but Gu Zhao always looked like he didn't know what to say. He couldn't help but say a few more words.

Gu Yan didn't continue to endorse at this time. He opened his mouth and wanted to say a few words to help his brother, but Gu Zhao was unreasonable.

Niuniu, on the other hand, pulled Gu Mingda and said, "Dad, don't be angry, don't make yourself angry. If you are sad, Niuniu will be worried!"

When Gu Mingda saw Niuniu, the expression on his face that was originally like a dark cloud softened. Now he couldn't help but think that his daughter was more well-behaved and knew how to worry about him, unlike Gu Zhao, who could always find reasons to make him angry.

Niuniu turned her head again and took Gu Zhao's hand.

"Brother, dad spoke a little hastily, but we are all a family. Although some words are unpleasant, dad is also doing it for your own good."

Gu Zhao nodded gloomily. Although he felt a little uncomfortable listening to his father's scolding, he also understood Gu Mingda's good intentions.

Niu Niu continued: "What dad said is right. There are actually not many opportunities."

Gu Zhao raised his head and glanced at his sister.

Niu Niu whispered again: "I had a dream last night. I dreamed that I was still in that house and they threw me in the woodshed. My whole body was hot and I felt like I was going to die. In the dream, I didn't wait for my mother to pick me up. Instead, they stuffed me into a square box, and I couldn't even stretch my legs and feet..."