strictlysupreme Chapter 267 The Mad Couple 31
Chapter 267 The Mad Couple 31
Wu Chufeng didn't care what Wu Wanqing thought.
In his eyes, they were nothing but ants, so why should he have so many emotions about them?
Having reached this point, he had long understood that power was the most important thing.
Everyone in the family tries to please his father.
Wang Cuihua, who was in charge of the backyard, could decide whether he was full or hungry.
An emperor with supreme power can wipe out Wu Daniu's life's struggles with a single sentence.
Therefore, someone like Wu Wanqing, who has lost her husband and relies solely on Wu Daniu's favored daughter and mother, is of no use.
It's just an ant.
The fate of ants is nothing more than a single word from someone in a position of power like him.
In the Wu family now, he is the one in power.
Even if his father, Wu Daniu, gave up this position, so what?
He had foreseen this the day he brought Ji Xiaosong into the Wu family.
Given Wu Daniu's character and temperament, he was bound to achieve what he has today.
That evening, Wu Chufeng sent someone to take Wu Wanqing home.
Not only that, but they also arranged for a guard from the Vice Minister's residence to keep an eye on her.
The Vice Minister's residence has a small courtyard, many guards, and many servants. Sending one of them out won't make much of a difference.
Xiao Mumu's funeral was rather meager.
Wu Wanqing was afraid that Wu Chufeng would be unhappy, so she didn't even dare to invite Wu Daniu over.
But Wu Daniu eventually found out about it. After all, someone who could fall into a cesspool and drown is always a topic of gossip.
His worst fears came true.
Wu Daniu arrived at Wu Chufeng's study and looked at the bookshelves full of books, feeling somewhat dazed.
"Chu Feng, do you think I made a mistake back then?"
Wu Chufeng raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at his father who looked somewhat weathered, and a subtle ripple stirred in his heart.
He stopped tidying up the books he was doing, slowly walked up to Wu Daniu, and had a faint smile on his face.
"Father, what makes you say that? You have lived an upright life, always acting with a clear conscience. What could you possibly have done wrong?"
His tone seemed gentle, but it actually carried a hint of aloofness.
Wu Daniu sighed deeply, slowly sat down in the chair in the study, his gaze fixed on the ground, seemingly lost in deep memories.
“In my life, I consider myself to have accomplished something. I had hoped that my family would prosper under my protection, but now… Mu Mu, that child, is gone just like that, and died such a miserable death. I keep wondering if I spoiled her too much, which led her down this path of no return, or if I made a mistake in the family's affairs, which led to this situation.”
At this point, he raised his head, his eyes filled with weariness and confusion, and looked straight at Wu Chufeng.
Wu Chufeng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint hint of mockery.
“Father, what you say is quite interesting. Xiao Mumu acted so recklessly at my and Xiao Song’s wedding. Can this be explained by mere pampering? She has no respect for others and acts recklessly. She only has herself to blame for what happened. As for the family, isn’t it thriving under my management now? Look at my position in the court, it’s much more secure than it was back then.”
Wu Daniu frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing across his face. "Chu Feng, how can you say that? Mu Mu is, after all, your niece. Don't you care about family ties at all?"
Wu Chufeng sneered, "Family ties? In this world, power is the most reliable thing. What use is family ties without power? If my sister can recognize reality and stop causing trouble, I will naturally not mistreat her. But if she is stubborn, then don't blame me for being impolite. Besides, I didn't kill Xiao Mumu, and I don't want to explain this anymore."
Upon hearing Wu Chufeng's cold-hearted remarks, Wu Daniu felt a sharp pain in his heart.
He lowered his head again, his hands unconsciously gripping the armrests of the chair, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.
After a long silence, he slowly spoke, his voice filled with weariness and helplessness: "Chu Feng, I admit that in this world, power is indeed crucial. Perhaps you are right, Mu Mu's fate is her own doing. But our Wu family cannot afford any more setbacks now."
Wu Daniu raised his head, his eyes full of earnestness, and looked straight at Wu Chufeng:
“Your younger brothers are still young and do not understand the complexities and cruelty of this world. I have lost power and am no longer able to protect them. I know that you have now established yourself in the court and have enough power. I beg you, for the sake of them being your own brothers, to protect them more in the future.”
Wu Chufeng narrowed his eyes slightly. "Father, whether these younger brothers will amount to anything in the future depends on themselves. I can provide them with opportunities, but if they are unambitious and act recklessly, I will not blindly protect them."
Wu Daniu nodded slightly. He knew Wu Chufeng's personality well, and getting such a reply from him was already the best possible outcome.
"Chu Feng, I understand that you have your reasons. I only hope that you can remember your blood ties and lend them a hand when they encounter difficulties."
As Wu Daniu spoke, he slowly stood up, his figure appearing even more hunched.
He walked toward the study door, each step heavy.
He stopped again at the door and looked back at Wu Chufeng intently.
Then, he let out a long sigh and slowly disappeared into the darkness outside the study door.
Wu Chufeng stood by the study window, gazing in the direction his father had left. He stood there for a long time until the figure completely disappeared into the darkness before slowly turning around to go back to his room to rest.
Upon entering the bedroom, a faint fragrance filled the air. Ji Xiaosong had finished bathing and was sitting on the edge of the bed, holding an ancient book in her hands, her expression focused.
She wore a plain-colored inner garment, her long hair cascading down her shoulders. The flickering candlelight illuminated her gentle face, adding to her charm.
Wu Chufeng's gaze was instantly drawn to her, and the weariness and gloom in his heart seemed to dissipate a little at that moment.
He tiptoed closer, sat down beside Ji Xiaosong, and gently stroked a strand of hair behind her ear.
Ji Xiaosong noticed his approach, looked up, met his gaze, her eyes full of concern: "Did your conversation with Father go well today? You seemed a little serious when you came back."
Wu Chufeng sighed slightly and briefly told Ji Xiaosong about his conversation with Wu Daniu that day.
Ji Xiaosong listened quietly, then gently held his hand and comforted him, "The affairs of this world are inherently complex. The rise and fall of a family is not something that one person can control. You have already done very well, so don't worry too much."
Wu Chufeng did a very good job, but to become the Vice Minister of War so soon after coming of age is not something an ordinary person can hold onto.
“Songsong, talking with my father today made me realize even more that you are the only person I cherish most in this world. Our life has been busy but fulfilling since we got married. However, there has always been a thought in my heart that I want to share with you.”