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Hearing Yu Manxue’s threatening tone, Su Yu furrowed his brow slightly. “It seems that the punishment was too lenient, allowing Yu Manxue to speak so shamelessly.”
“Escort the guests out.” Just when everyone thought Su Yu was about to take further action, he had the father and son from the Yu family sent away.
“Xiao Yu, what are your plans regarding the Yu family?”
“Injuring Xiao He, whether as the mastermind or an accomplice, will come at a cost. Of course, the head of the Yu family will also have to pay the price for his actions.” If words were not enough, then he would make the head of the Yu family learn through action.
“Are you planning to target their assets?”
“Yes, the orders have been given. I wonder how long they can hold out,” Su Yu said indifferently.
This statement left Su Jiu feeling both amused and exasperated, but he chose not to dwell on it.
His gaze quickly fell on the people from the Gu family. Su Jiu curiously pointed at the individuals below and asked, “Xiao Yu, what are your plans for these people?”
“They…,”
“The Gu family will have someone to take care of them. I don’t need to intervene for now.” By now, Lu Lingfeng should have already learned about Gu Xiling’s situation.
“Yuan Bao, send something good to Lu Lingfeng,” Su Yu instructed, looking at Yuan Bao, who had entered at some point.
“Yes, young master.”
After Yuan Bao left, Su Yu looked at the swollen face of Gu Xiruo and felt a sudden wave of nausea.
Rubbing his forehead, he said, “Gu Sheng was disrespectful to me and the consort. He and Gu Xiruo will each receive thirty lashes and then be thrown out.”
He could indeed deal with Gu Xiruo himself and make the Gu family suffer greatly, but it would be meaningless.
Letting Lu Lingfeng deal with Gu Xiruo and the Gu family would surely not disappoint him.
Gu Sheng hadn’t expected Su Yu to know that he was Wang Jinhe’s biological father and still dared to lay hands on him.
“Even if you are Imperial Prince, you cannot lay hands on your father-in-law. This is an act of great disrespect.”
Su Yu stroked his chin, looking at the belligerent Gu Sheng. “You just said you looked down on Xiao He, and now you’re using her status to establish relations. Doesn’t your face hurt?”
“Indeed, I have a father-in-law, but you should understand that my father-in-law is Yu Qingfeng, not you, Gu Sheng. Since you look down on Xiao He’s status, remember your words. In the future, no matter what setbacks the Gu family faces, don’t come looking for Xiao He. She’s just an ordinary person and can’t help. Of course, I won’t allow her to help people of questionable character,” Su Yu said, turning the head of the Gu family into someone of questionable character in his words.
“You…”
“Are you trying to defy authority in front of me? Xiao Yu may be humble, but he is also the Imperial Prince Yu appointed by the Emperor. As for you, you are just a commoner. How dare you speak to Xiao Yu in this manner?” Su Jiu interrupted before Su Yu could speak.
The warning in Su Yu’s words left Gu Sheng seething with resentment. He knew that he couldn’t escape the beating today.
Turning to Gu Yanqi, who had been standing silently beside him, he said, “Good for nothing, utterly useless.”
Gu Yanqi found Gu Sheng’s behavior quite laughable. “You’re not exactly useful either. I don’t see any remarkable abilities from you.” Now that Gu Yanqi had completely severed ties with the head of the Gu family, he didn’t bother to show any respect in his speech.
“Rebels…”
“If you want to argue, do it elsewhere. My mansion is not the place for your quarrels. Take them away and give them a beating,” Su Yu ordered.
After temporarily resolving the matter, Su Yu left with Su Jiu.
When Su Yu returned to the room, Wang Jinhe had already woken up, and the two children were carefully tending to her, which amused Su Yu.
“Well, well, who do we have here? Whose children are being so obedient and well-behaved today?” Su Yu walked over and teased.
Upon hearing Su Jiu’s voice, the two children quickly turned to look. “Daddy, Uncle Wan Gu said that mommy has two little brothers or sisters in her belly. Is it true?”
Seeing the eager and expectant look in Xiao Bao and Zhang Zhilin’s eyes, Su Yu couldn’t help but smile.
“Yes, Xiao Bao, next year you’ll have two little brothers or sisters. Are you happy?”
Xiao Bao nodded eagerly. “Yes, I’m happy. When will the little brothers or sisters come out, Daddy?”
“Probably around June or July next year, Xiao Bao. That’s when you’ll get to see your little brothers or sisters.”
Zhang Zhilin tilted his head and looked at Wang Jinhe’s belly. After staring for a while, he earnestly said, “I’ll protect my little brothers or sisters.”
Su Yu was momentarily taken aback, then he smiled. “Good. Once you’ve learned enough, will you help us protect your little brothers or sisters?”
Zhang Zhilin and Xiao Bao nodded earnestly. “Yes.”
The news of Wang Jinhe’s pregnancy quickly reached the Emperor, the Empress, and the Empress Dowager. They all bestowed numerous gifts upon Wang Jinhe, leaving her feeling somewhat helpless. She truly lacked nothing, but they seemed to fear that she might feel wronged.
However, the feeling of being valued was truly wonderful, and she enjoyed such days.
After becoming pregnant, Wang Jinhe rarely went out. She spent her days at home sewing clothes, helping Su Yu with the accounts, or strolling in the garden with a sense of tranquility.
Most importantly, she spent each day thinking about what to eat.
This peaceful life was disrupted a few days later when Yu Baiya arrived.
Upon hearing the name, Wang Jinhe coldly remarked, “It seems that the affairs of the Yu family are not yet enough.”
Although she hadn’t paid much attention to the Yu family in the past two years, she knew that her uncle had never given up on seeking revenge against Yu Baiya and his family. Many of those involved in the past incident had already been killed by Yu Jingchuan, and the remaining individuals were being toyed with by Yu Jingchuan like mice.
I thought Yu Baiya and his family would be too busy to pay attention to us, but who would have thought that he would come knocking on our door this time.
“What do you think his purpose is for coming?” Wang Jinhe asked Su Yu.
“Probably for the branch of the Yu family,” Su Yu replied. “No matter how the family is divided, it is still part of the Yu family, sharing the same roots. If something happens to the branch family, it will inevitably affect the main family. If the head of the branch family goes to see Yu Baiya, his visit is understandable.”
Wang Jinhe nodded in understanding. “I see. Su Yu, I feel like I’ve been a bit slow lately.”
“How so?” Su Yu raised an eyebrow, asking with interest.
“I’ve been a bit slow to react, and I feel like I’m not understanding things in the moment,” Wang Jinhe said, looking puzzled.
“They say pregnancy makes one slow-witted for three years. You probably have a three-year head start,” Su Yu said, trying to hold back a laugh.
Wang Jinhe pinched the flesh on Su Yu’s waist, displeased. “Don’t think I don’t know you’re making fun of me.”
Su Yu cleared his throat, feeling particularly clever at this moment.
“Don’t think I’m really foolish,” Wang Jinhe glared fiercely at Su Yu, saying irritably.
Su Yu nodded with a suppressed smile. “Alright.”
“By the way, should we let Yu Baiya in?”