Slap!
Gu Youfu angrily slapped Mrs. Gu Zhang across the face, scolding: "Mrs. Gu Zhang, who are you calling less of a man? Lord Lai's disinterest in our branch of the family is all your fault! If you could bear another healthy son, wouldn't Lord Lai support us?"
Mrs. Gu Zhang, startled and fearing Gu Youfu would take a concubine to bear a son, immediately cried and admitted her mistake: "My husband, I was wrong. I misspoke in haste. Please don't be angry."
She added, "Our Chengli isn't bad either. As long as he studies hard, he will certainly make something of himself."
Gu Chengli immediately puffed up his chest and proclaimed, "Father, mother is right. I will diligently study and achieve great things to make you proud."
Gu Chengli was no fool. He knew his father despised his lame leg and had always wanted to take a concubine to bear a healthy son. His mother had spoken, and he had to listen, ensuring his father had no excuse to seek a concubine.
