I Have Medicine

Chapter 589 - (Coming Out) It’s time to rely on Mom now

The person who opened the door was a beautiful woman, graceful and with a gentle charm. It was Liu Suyan, Gongyi Tianheng’s mother. She wasn’t like Gongyi Yan, Gongyi Zhuoyue, and others who had a great interest in martial arts. Therefore, even though she had also gained some martial arts insights from the stone wall, she often stayed at home and never went out.

At this moment, she came to greet them. As soon as she opened the door, her face lit up with a joyous smile upon seeing her beloved eldest son. Immediately after, she showered him with a series of concerned questions: “Heng’er, you’re actually back? Are you hurt? Was this trip smooth? Or are you leaving again soon?”

Gongyi Tianheng answered each question, letting her take his arm and lead him inside. Gu Zuo also followed them in. Liu Suyan noticed the young man who had initially hung back, and she also smiled kindly at him: “Ah Zuo is here too, come in quickly.”

Knowing that it was “better to face it head-on,” Gu Zuo took a deep breath and quickly stepped through the door.

Gongyi Yan and Gongyi Zhuoyue were still absent. They had been extremely busy for days, and to gather them, they would have to send a battle slave to invite them. Liu Suyan, as usual, motioned for Gongyi Tianheng and Gu Zuo to sit down, but the two exchanged a glance and did not. This sight made Liu Suyan pause slightly.

Gongyi Tianheng pondered for a moment. With only his mother present, it might be best to tell her first, and then inform his father and grandfather… As for Tianyang Mingxia and the others, as the eldest brother, he didn’t need to specifically tell them about this.

Gu Zuo’s nervousness intensified. In this world, his situation was called homosexuality! Although it wasn’t unheard of, it wasn’t the norm. Just having male companions for pleasure was one thing, but genuinely marrying a man… even those who genuinely couldn’t get close to women would find it hard to do, because even with a tiny bit of hope, they were expected to balance Yin and Yang and leave behind descendants. At most, one might take a male concubine, or have a private liaison with a man without affecting marriage and procreation.

He couldn’t be sure what the Gongyi family’s attitude would be towards this. His Big Brother, after all, was the Gongyi family’s eldest son and legitimate grandson… Not marrying to focus on martial arts was one thing; getting married and only marrying a man was another entirely.

Liu Suyan took in both their expressions. After her body stiffened slightly, she let out a soft sigh, and a flicker of understanding passed through her eyes.

Gongyi Tianheng didn’t miss Liu Suyan’s expression, and his heart stirred: “Mother, are you…”

Liu Suyan didn’t speak, her beautiful, limpid eyes fixed on her eldest son’s face.

Gongyi Tianheng didn’t wait for Liu Suyan to speak first. Instead, he stated frankly: “Mother, Ah Zuo and I are deeply in love and wish to become partners in the future… This matter should be announced to our elders.”

Liu Suyan closed her eyes, then nodded gently: “Heng’er, have you decided?” She then looked at Gu Zuo, her expression devoid of contempt, “Ah Zuo, have you also decided?”

Gongyi Tianheng said earnestly: “This affection, this intention, is unwavering.”

Gu Zuo hadn’t expected Liu Suyan to ask so casually, so he also immediately replied seriously: “I’m the same as Big Brother, completely sincere.”

Liu Suyan sighed again: “You two are both excellent descendants. Now that feelings have developed over time, and your wills are firm, I, as a mother, am unwilling to spoil such a union. The path of martial arts is long; if you two can support each other, it’s not a bad thing.”

Gu Zuo felt a wave of relief. She accepted it so easily…

Gongyi Tianheng asked: “Mother, have you guessed this for a long time?”

Liu Suyan said gently: “A mother naturally understands her own child, and I am no exception.” Moreover, besides being a mother who deeply understood her son, she was also a woman. Initially, the bond between Gongyi Tianheng and Gu Zuo wasn’t obvious, so she naturally couldn’t see anything. But once she noticed a hint, she paid close attention and realized that when Gu Zuo looked at Gongyi Tianheng, his gaze was exactly like hers when her affection for her husband was at its strongest. One must know that in this world, lovers’ affections are the hardest to hide, and when facing someone who’s looking closely, they become even more undeniable.

Gu Zuo had an epiphany. ‘Right, women are always more observant. He and Big Brother would have to be more careful in the future.’ Gu Zuo mumbled, as the “culprit” who had ‘taken’ his Big Brother, he didn’t know what to say to satisfy Liu Suyan when faced with her understanding.

Liu Suyan saw Gu Zuo’s tense demeanor and didn’t force him to say anything. Instead, she brought it up herself: “This matter still needs to be told to your father and grandfather.” She paused slightly, “You two rest here first. I, your mother, will go personally to invite them back, and on the way, I’ll give them a heads-up for you.” Her words revealed a mother’s deep affection.

Gu Zuo was touched. He had two fathers and never felt a lack of love in his childhood, but he had never experienced a mother like Liu Suyan, never felt that distinct type of tender care and affection that mothers and fathers provide. Seeing Liu Suyan’s various behaviors towards his Big Brother made him deeply moved and happy for his Big Brother. In this world, mothers always hope for the best for their children. And Liu Suyan was a woman from ancient times; after knowing this, she would undoubtedly have more regrets than someone in the same situation in modern times. Yet, she was still willing to understand her eldest son and do something for him. This showed that in her heart, her eldest son’s feelings were far more important than any intangible notions.

A warmth also appeared in Gongyi Tianheng’s eyes. He usually maintained his composure in front of his parents, but at this moment, he couldn’t help but lightly touch Liu Suyan’s forearm, then let go: “Thank you, Mother.”

Liu Suyan’s eyes were full of softness: “My son, there’s no need. The Gongyi family has helped you very little, but has benefited greatly from you. We shouldn’t overly restrict you. Furthermore, Ah Zuo has made great contributions since he came to our Gongyi family and has been completely selfless towards you. Such a person, even if a man, I, your mother, am extremely fond of. Since Heng’er is devoted to Ah Zuo, you must not betray him in the future. You must not take three wives and four concubines, do you understand?”

Gongyi Tianheng smiled: “Mother, rest assured, your son understands.”

Gu Zuo also felt a bit touched and looked at Liu Suyan with gratitude: “Godmother…”

Liu Suyan smiled: “Heng’er and Ah Zuo, wait here. Your mother will be back shortly.”

Gongyi Tianheng said: “Perhaps Ah Zuo and I should accompany Mother?”

Liu Suyan slightly shook her head: “No need, just wait.”

Then, Liu Suyan pushed open the door and left.

Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng stood quietly in the courtyard, their emotions quite complex. “Big Brother, Godmother is very kind.”

Gongyi Tianheng also nodded lightly. “Mother has always been gentle, showing great maternal love towards us children.”

Indeed, in the Gongyi family, Liu Suyan’s presence wasn’t particularly prominent; she simply came across as warm and amiable. However, when faced with a situation like this, Gu Zuo saw her inner strength beneath her gentle exterior. Even though she usually seemed to defer to her husband and father-in-law, her current proactive actions showed she was by no means without her own opinions. Or perhaps, she truly was a woman of noble family, and it was only when her own children were concerned that she would reveal a mother’s resolve.

About an hour later, footsteps were heard from outside again. This time, three people returned: Liu Suyan, and the other two were naturally Gongyi Yan and Gongyi Zhuoyue.

The moment the footsteps sounded, Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng exchanged a glance. Gu Zuo had already picked up Little Changsheng again, holding him in his arms. Then, they watched the doorway as Gongyi Yan and Gongyi Zhuoyue stepped inside.

Gu Zuo quickly and carefully observed them. He didn’t know what Liu Suyan had done, but neither Gongyi Zhuoyue nor Gongyi Yan showed any signs of displeasure. On the contrary, upon seeing Gu Zuo, they both nodded kindly to him, just as they always did. This reaction made Gu Zuo feel incredibly relieved, and even more grateful to Liu Suyan. Regardless, during such a “coming out,” it was truly wonderful to have someone in your partner’s family who understood and offered support first.

At the same time, Gongyi Yan and Gongyi Zhuoyue’s gazes fell upon the infant in Gu Zuo’s arms.

Liu Suyan was the last to enter, her expression normal. She saw Gongyi Yan and Gongyi Zhuoyue standing still and thought they had changed their minds again. She couldn’t help but furrow her delicate brows, feeling a little displeased. After she had brought it up, her husband and father-in-law had clearly only been surprised for a moment before nodding in agreement, only saying they’d return to ask for details. So why, upon seeing the person, had they suddenly become unwilling?

However, following their gazes, Liu Suyan also saw the infant in Gu Zuo’s arms and immediately froze as well.

It wasn’t for any other reason, but the infant’s appearance was simply as if her eldest son, Gongyi Tianheng, and his beloved partner, Gu Zuo, had merged. Anyone who saw him would exclaim that this was their biological son!

But how could two men have a biological son? Could it be a twist of fate that they found such an infant who resembled them so closely, and thus, feeling it was a heaven-sent connection, they returned to confess to them? It must be said, the thought that flashed through Liu Suyan’s mind at that moment was perfectly reasonable.

Gu Zuo, having already been mortified by his Papa’s earlier outlandish idea, quickly spoke before the three elders could say anything. “Elders, this is mine and Big Brother’s son…” His words came out quickly as he, with the most concise phrasing, immediately revealed Little Changsheng’s origin.

The three elders listened, transitioning from initial shock to gradual calm, and then to a state of profound emotion. It seemed they were progressively accepting the reality. At the same time, their gazes towards Little Changsheng filled with immense fondness. If there had been any lingering discomfort—perhaps a three-tenths hidden unease—in Gongyi Yan and Gongyi Zhuoyue when they first entered, there was now not a trace left. Their discomfort had stemmed from regretting that their eldest son/grandson had no descendants. But now that there was an heir, one who had perfectly inherited the bloodlines of both parties, there was naturally not the slightest bit of dissatisfaction remaining.

Their acceptance of Gu Zuo also increased from ninety percent to a full hundred percent.

As for Little Changsheng’s surname… anyway, Gongyi Tianheng, as the eldest son and legitimate grandson, certainly wouldn’t care for the Gongyi family’s minor assets. So, letting Shi Changsheng remain independent outside the family wasn’t bad at all. After all, he was still their direct descendant.