Chapter 1528: Chapter 1531: Gu Wu Has Arrived
Gu Wu hurriedly knelt down, feeling that these powerful people in Beijing were truly terrifying, and quickly said: “I dare not speak recklessly, I swear every word is true!”
Zhang, the Pri Minister, remained composed and calmly glanced at his furious daughter, saying: “Prince Ning only returned to his ancestry a few years ago; before that, he was not a prince!”
Zhang Shiyu replied coldly: “Yet before that, his status was no less than that of a prince; he was the senior disciple of Tianzong!”
Although Zhang Shiyu might not know, Chancellor Zhang was very well aware.
The events that transpired on the hillside behind Lotus Village were secrets the Dao Family could not touch. Tianzong’s senior disciple being a hunter in Lotus Village was rely a cover; the real reason was related to those secrets.
Now that the Dao Sect has ceased to hold power and has truly beco Taoists living deep in the mountains, he felt there was nothing wrong with speaking about these matters.
He sighed: “Shiyu, Jin Zijin couldn’t possibly be a hunter marrying a village girl; however, what do you truly know about the Dao Family? There’s a grand secret behind the hills of Lotus Village. He didn’t go to Lotus Village without purpose. Just look at how Yu Jizi isn’t even a match for him, and you will understand. You’re still too young, which is why you couldn’t compete against Gu Youyou!”
“Father, do you believe he married Gu Youyou in Lotus Village?”
The Pri Minister laughed heartily: “I do believe it, yes. Not only to conceal his identity, but also because Gu Youyou was involved too. Back then, your father didn’t understand many things. Now, after hearing this brother Gu speak, I understand everything. Alas! Daughter, that bridal selection wasn’t your defeat, but rather a sche set by them. So pitiful how knowingly we’ve been deceived all these years. Hmph! Dare to deceive everyone, I will ensure they lose their reputation!”
After observing for a while and hearing everything, Gu Wu finally understood that this Pri Minister and his daughter Zhang Shiyu were enemies of Gu Youyou and Jin Zijin. So now…
The young beggar beside him gently tugged at Gu Wu’s clothes and whispered: “Father, did you say sothing you shouldn’t have, causing trouble for elder sister?”
“Seems like it!” Gu Wu felt a chill run down his spine.
However, thinking again, he already had enmity with Gu Youyou. A foe’s enemy is a friend, right? Receiving care from the Pri Minister and dealing with Gu Youyou and Jin Zijin would certainly be better than seeking a living with Gu Youyou, wouldn’t it?
The Pri Minister smiled, his attitude toward Gu Wu having turned a complete 180 degrees.
He smiled, saying to Gu Wu: “It’s getting late; how about… Brother Gu and your son wash up and have a good night’s rest?” The situation was too suffocating.
That night, the servants at the Pri Minister Residence bemoaned their misfortune for eight generations, having to clean the two beggars and being kept up till late.
…
The next day, Gu Youyou heard from the gatekeeper.
“My lady, last night Miss Zhang ca and said she needed to see our Prince on urgent business concerning you. I refused her entry.”
Gu Youyou, while reviewing accounts from various places, replied: “Hmm, well done. Our residence doesn’t fear her; we just don’t want too much interaction with such people!”
“Ah, we servants understand!”
“Also, two beggars ca, one claiming to be your third uncle. We thought how could you have beggar relatives? Definitely impostors, so we chased them away!”
Gu Youyou’s hand shook slightly, allowing a drop of ink to spread upon the rice paper.
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