latelenovela Chapter 411 Gu Chenglin's Stepmother Appears
Chapter 411 Gu Chenglin's Stepmother Appears
Duke Rong stared at his youngest son, finally unable to suppress his eagerness.
He snapped angrily, "Speak your mind! Get to the point! Stop dawdling, what kind of behavior is this!"
Dongfang Jin...
Is it about to collapse?
Or is this just his true nature?
Gu Yunxiao sighed and gently advised, "Father, don't get angry."
When did his father become like this?
How could she show such a vulgar side in front of her younger brother and sister-in-law?
Duke Rong then looked at Dongfang Jin, his expression instantly softening as he said gently, "Jin girl, tell me, what exactly happened?"
Dongfang Jin...
How could she know.
Gu Chenglin didn't tell her either.
Seeing his daughter-in-law's blank expression, Duke Rong glared at Gu Chenglin and rolled his eyes.
He said, "Little Jin'er, you are intelligent and quick-witted. In the future, you should help your elder brother's family and your sister-in-law more."
Your sister-in-law is sometimes too straightforward, and she offends people without even realizing it.
However, many of their businesses are operating at a loss, only generating buzz.
Look..."
Hehe, as long as she takes care of things in the future, the family business will flourish.
Don't think he doesn't know; the "strategist" behind the Empress's Lingyun Pavilion is this girl.
Hmph! Anyone who's associated with this girl is making a fortune every day.
No, we've got a chance this time, we have to make him help our family a lot.
Thinking of this, she gave her youngest son a disdainful look.
They really got incredibly lucky.
Even in that godforsaken place of Lingwu Village, you can still find such a "golden nugget" to marry.
Looking at the Duke of Rong's constantly changing expression, Dongfang Jin smiled helplessly; this question had gone too far off track.
Weren't you just staring at the token in Gu Chenglin's hand?
However, as a junior, she felt it best to clarify things to avoid creating discord within the family.
With a smile and a graceful demeanor, she said in a clear and melodious voice, "Father, rest assured, your daughter-in-law will do her utmost."
However, Chenglin cannot take over her mother-in-law's power; there are indeed other reasons behind this..."
So she told them the whole story about their contract with Gu Chenglin and her cousin.
Seeing that she had even mentioned this, Gu Chenglin didn't hide anything anymore and recounted his meeting with Feng and Lei after arriving in Beijing.
After listening, the Duke of Rongguo's expression turned solemn, his gaze became deep, and he fell into deep thought for a long time.
His fingers unconsciously tapped lightly on the armrest of the seat, his mind filled with countless thoughts.
After a long silence, he sighed slowly, his voice filled with emotion and helplessness: "Never mind, it was all given to you by your mother anyway."
"You brothers can decide how to distribute it."
He thought to himself, "I never expected that Cang Nanxi would actually agree to his youngest son not entering the court."
Because of his status, he had no interest in court intrigues since childhood.
When others discussed power struggles and intrigues, he always pretended to be detached from the situation.
My mother used to worry about this a lot.
After all, in the turbulent capital of Kyoto, being indifferent to matters of the court would undoubtedly put oneself in a dangerous situation.
Now, she has her youngest son, who was abandoned in that remote place when he was a child.
What makes him even more hesitant to show himself is the "secret" that Gu Chenglin carries.
But this secret, this so-called secret, is no longer a secret in this imperial court.
What pained and troubled him even more was the ordeal Gu Chenglin suffered after being abandoned by the Gu family in Lingwu Village.
During those years, Gu Chenglin suffered all kinds of abuse in the Gu family, being beaten and verbally abused constantly.
Whenever the news reached his ears, he wished he could rush back immediately, kill them all, and protect his son.
But reality was like an insurmountable chasm, leaving him unable to move.
The power of Duke Zheng Sihan of Wu State loomed over the Gu family like a dark cloud.
If he makes the slightest move, he may not only fail to save his son, but also drag the entire Gu family into an abyss of no return.
The flickering candlelight reflected the pain and struggle on his face.
He questioned himself countless times: what kind of father am I if I can't even protect my son?
But what can he do in the face of this complex situation?
Over the years, apart from the emperors of each dynasty, no one knew that the Gu family was the secret service that controlled the secret forces of other countries.
Cang Nanxi is the one who controls the covert forces.
When Zheng Sihan was still alive, he acted with extreme arrogance. This was also due to Master Fakong's prophecy.
His gaze was fixed on the Gu family, as well as the families that were related to the Hua and Jun families by marriage.
Whenever a newborn is born in one of these families, Zheng family spies will appear silently, like persistent ghosts.
Those people use special things to test newborn babies, and if any unusual birthmark appears, it's a sign of a newborn.
Those children would all die inexplicably.
And the number of offspring in these families is decreasing with each generation.
By his generation, he and Cang Nanxi, one in the open and one in the shadows, had painstakingly managed their relationship for many years.
Even though Cang Nanxi held power, he dared not rashly make a move against that old scoundrel Zheng Sihan.
However, unexpectedly, the massive Duke Wu's mansion was destroyed overnight without any effort.
Who on earth was behind this? He still has no clue.
And the emperor's nephew also kept silent about the matter, keeping the news tightly under wraps.
Although he was full of doubts, he couldn't ask them openly and honestly.
Every time he thinks about this, it feels like a million ants are gnawing at his heart, causing him unbearable pain.
Thinking of this, he clenched his fist, his knuckles turning white.
After all, in this complex world, the power of the imperial court is crucial to the rise and fall of a family.
But at this moment, he thought of the outstanding military achievements of Helian Yan's youngest son on the border.
However, it was like a stone sinking into the sea, failing to stir up even the slightest ripple in the imperial court.
Upon closer reflection, this might be related to the oath made by the youngest son and his nephew, the emperor.
This was probably done intentionally by Cang Nanxi.
They didn't want their youngest son to get involved in court intrigues, so they deliberately concealed this honor.
Thinking of this, although Duke Rong felt regret, he had to admit that this might be the best choice for his youngest son.
Staying away from the intrigues and power struggles of the court and avoiding the treacherous political vortex might allow him to live a peaceful and smooth life.
Perhaps this was also the wish of Cang Nanxi and his wife. Thinking of his eldest son marrying a man and his eldest daughter who died in that fight, they understood.
Furthermore, his eldest son, Gu Yunxiao, has gradually taken over many family affairs.
With the help of his youngest son and his wife, he also demonstrated extraordinary talent.
With him maneuvering in the court and his youngest son and his wife helping him behind the scenes, the family's foundation can be stabilized.
Thinking this, the Duke of Rong's tense brows finally began to relax.
His tone suddenly changed as he looked at the four children, letting out a cold laugh with a hint of self-mockery: "In your memories, have you always thought..."
"Is your father nothing more than a foolish man who indulges in debauchery and lusts over beautiful women?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a soft footstep came from behind the screen.
It was Hua Miaoyan, the Duchess who had already divorced the Duke of Rong, who slowly appeared.
When Gu Yunxiao saw the person who had arrived, his eyes widened instantly, his face filled with astonishment, and he blurted out, "Auntie?"
At the same time, Ruyi's playful voice rang in Dongfang Jin's mind: "Jin-jie, how is it? Isn't this a wonderful surprise!"
Dongfang Jin felt a surge of curiosity. [Ruyi, I don't know what to do now. It seems the plot is more different than we imagined.]
Ruyi then reassured her, "Let's keep watching the show. I feel like the plot is about to take a dramatic turn."
Dongfang Jin wholeheartedly agreed, saying, "Indeed, I feel this matter isn't that simple."
Gu Yunxi also looked incredulous, muttering to herself, "Auntie?"
She was filled with doubt. Hadn't her aunt already divorced her father?
How did you end up here?