Bab 226: Still Alive (2)

His movement affected the wound in his right shoulder and he grimaced.

Madam Gu, who had her eyes lowered, suddenly looked up. An intense shadow flashed across her turbid old eyes, as if there was a ferocious beast hiding inside that only needed to open its mouth to eat people. It was fierce and gloomy.

That gaze shocked Gu Jian.

Gu Jian couldn't continue. He closed his mouth in embarrassment and felt his shoulder hurt even more.

Madam Gu glanced at him from the corner of her eye and said calmly, "Go."

These words were addressed to Granny Li.

"Yes, Madam," Granny Li mumbled. She bowed and hurried out.

Outside the ancestral hall, the old maid who had come to pass the message was waiting expectantly. When she saw Granny Li, she welcomed her with a smile and said, "Granny Li, the eldest son-in-law is already at the outer gate."

What?! Granny Li's expression changed slightly.