xymnovel Chapter 1217 - 1053: Keeping Him Is a Menace
Chapter 1217 - 1053: Keeping Him Is a Menace
Gu Chengyu was taken aback upon hearing this, what did it mean? It was related to him?Wait, the surname Lv? Gu Chengyu paused for a moment, then sighed, "Is it related to my mother’s side?"
Ding Jiu nodded, it wasn’t surprising that the master guessed it, his master was always omnipotent.
"Exactly! Master Lv and the old lady are cousins by blood, his branch started doing business in the Capital during Master Lv’s father’s time." Ding Jiu also thought that things in this world were truly coincidental, his master caught a criminal and ended up encountering a cousin.
Gu Chengyu was silent for a while, then finally said, "Keep watching the Lv Family, report if there are any movements."
"Yes!"
"Hiss~" A suppressed sound of inhalation was heard, causing Gu Chengyu to smile slightly, but there was a shadow of somberness in his eyes.
"Didn’t you just say you weren’t afraid of death? Why is this little injury causing such pain?"
Gu Wanqian gently touched the white cloth wrapped around his neck, although ointment had been applied, it still felt burning hot.
"The medicine was just applied, it won’t stop the pain so quickly, remember not to get it wet. Although it seems like it’s bleeding a lot, actually it’s just a superficial injury, no need to worry excessively. I will prescribe another remedy, the wound on your neck will heal in a few days."
An elderly doctor was tidying up his medicine box, speaking kindly.
"Thank you very much, Doctor Mo!" Gu Chengyu thanked him with a smile, then proceeded to have the old doctor sent back.
"Since you have an injury on your neck, it’s not convenient to go back, to avoid worrying your grandmother. It might be better for you to stay at the mansion for a few more days, it’s not too late to return once you’re healed."
Gu Wanqian hesitated upon hearing these words, the Map Master and Bu Ke had already fallen into Little Uncle’s hands. If these two couldn’t endure and disclosed him, what would Little Uncle do to him?
Staying with Little Uncle was simply too dangerous. If Little Uncle decided to hand him over to the court for disposal, he could imagine what fate awaited him.
After all, he was of the Da Xing Imperial Family. If he fell into the hands of the Dayan Royal Family, the implications for Da Xing were obvious, primarily, his own life would be in jeopardy.
Moreover, the master behind the Map Master, regardless of their purpose, one thing was certain, the other party still wanted to use him to navigate among those royal disciples.
If that person came, it wasn’t his choice whether he stayed or left. In addition, he was indeed tempted by the Map Master’s words, he wanted to know what truly happened back then, why did he end up in Dayan?
And who exactly was behind the attack on his mother? With these thoughts, Gu Wanqian felt somewhat unwilling.
With the capture of the Map Master, would that person immediately send someone to take him back upon receiving the news? After all, he’s extremely dangerous now, once exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Gu Wanqian still didn’t know that the Map Master had died, otherwise he wouldn’t be so nervous and worried.
Thus, Gu Wanqian felt that staying at the Gu Mansion was indeed inconvenient.
"If I’m away for a few days, how could grandmother not worry about me? This minor injury is nothing, I just need to clarify things to grandmother."
Gu Chengyu couldn’t help but feel somewhat disappointed seeing Gu Wanqian’s silence earlier.
It seems this nephew doesn’t trust him at all, and isn’t planning to reveal even a bit to him.
But then again, if he were Gu Wanqian, wouldn’t he also refrain from speaking? After all, when it comes to matters concerning life and death, who can truly entrust their life to someone else?
"If that’s the case, I won’t force you to stay. You were injured today, so let Xiao Sanzi handle the business matters! I think he has matured over the years and can manage things on his own. Let him take over the rouge and powder business, you don’t need to worry about it, I’ll send Xiao Sanzi to meet with you for handover tomorrow."
Since Gu Wanqian seemed to have other intentions, Gu Chengyu naturally wouldn’t feel secure leaving his business in the other’s hands. If the other party decided to leave and abandon the matter, who would clean up the mess left behind?
As for doing anything shady with the accounts, stealing his Silver, he hadn’t considered that. Although several powder shops had opened in many State capitals and business was thriving, Gu Chengyu didn’t place much importance on these.
The other party was of royal lineage, since that person had sent someone, it was evident how much they valued it. Wouldn’t there be plenty of money to spend upon his return?
As for arresting Gu Wanqian now, Gu Chengyu didn’t have such thoughts. Gu Wanqian had followed him for many years, and had no other intentions before, so naturally he couldn’t bring himself to act.
If the other party were to leave Dayan, then they would likely have no connections anymore. Allowing the other party to depart could be seen as preserving the bond from years past.
Of course, if Gu Wanqian intended to harm him, then he couldn’t be blamed for being merciless and ruthless.
Gu Wanqian abruptly raised his head, feeling startled, Little Uncle still suspected him.
"Don’t overthink it, I was just considering that you’re not young anymore, two years older than me, isn’t it time for marriage? I noticed you seem to have some thoughts about Miss Lv, so why not arrange the marriage during this period. In a few months, I have new business to entrust to you."
Gu Chengyu deliberately didn’t mention the family background of the Lv Family, he wanted to see if Gu Wanqian truly knew about the relationship between the Lv Family and the Gu Family. Was doing business with the Lv Family a coincidence or intentional?
Knowing that Lv Yunqing was his cousin, she would be Gu Wanqian’s elder. Encountering her, both emotionally and logically, Gu Wanqian should address her as aunt.
Gu Wanqian blushed and smiled shyly, "I still need to ask grandmother about this matter, I can’t make a decision myself."
"Certainly!" Gu Chengyu smiled, then added, "No need to return today, have some food and medicine, then rest early."
At this moment, Gu Wanqian felt somewhat uncertain, he previously thought Little Uncle was suspicious of him, but looking at him now speaking warmly, his eyes filled with concern and teasing, he wasn’t sure anymore.
Gu Chengyu turned and left the courtyard, his expression turned somber.
Once he returned to his own courtyard, Ding Shier and others arrived, bringing news from other families.
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In Chengqian Palace, candlelight flickered, paper money burned in a fire basin, the hall was very quiet. The firelight illuminated the face of the kneeling woman nearby, her gaze was vague, appearing somewhat eerie.
The wind blew through the white curtains, taking advantage of the pitch-black night, inevitably giving a chilling feeling.
"Mother, please rest, I can handle things here," the Crown Prince stepped forward, holding the Empress’s hand, feeling it ice-cold to the core.
The Empress watched the wavering candlelight blown by the wind, her expression was very peculiar. There was no heartbreaking sorrow, nor anxious unease.
"You may leave now!" the Empress instructed the palace maids and eunuchs standing aside.
The Crown Prince found it odd but didn’t ask, he felt his mother wanted to say something to him.
"You shouldn’t keep Gu Chengyu! Why not directly transfer him to guard the border? Keeping him here is just inviting trouble!"