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“I became famous in the capital?” Wang Jinhe looked at Su Yu in astonishment. When did she become famous in the capital? Why didn’t she know about it?
Su Yu nodded with a serious expression, “Yes, indeed. It was when you became famous in the capital, first for the threshing machine, and later for the watermelons. The melons you grew became very popular in the capital.”
Wang Jinhe stared at Su Yu dumbfoundedly, “Really? Just because of that, I became famous?”
What kind of peculiar people were in the capital?
“Because your melons shone brightly at the Empress Dowager’s birthday banquet. I’m not surprised at the result.” Su Yu briefly explained the events surrounding the Empress Dowager’s birthday.
After hearing it, Wang Jinhe’s expression was somewhat speechless.
Were these people from other countries lacking common sense? If they had some, they wouldn’t have done such things.
“Is their brains made of tofu residue?” Wang Jinhe couldn’t help but ask.
“At that time, it was a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl who said that. She even said a lot of unpleasant things. In the end, she brought out some watermelons, claiming they were a birthday gift for the Empress Dowager. As a result, the Empress Dowager brought out all the melons she bought from you, cut them in front of everyone, and directly humiliated them. Especially since the taste of those melons was much better than those from their country. In the end, those people could only leave with their tails between their legs, unable to say anything.” Su Yu found this incident somewhat amusing.
That country was known for growing various fruits, and watermelons were one of them. Their intention in doing so was likely to make the Emperor willingly purchase watermelons from their country, achieving both face and substance. However, little did they know that our country produced even better melons this year—large and sweet. As a result, they lost a round to the Emperor.
Putting these two incidents together, Wang Jinhe was now gaining fame.
“Now I truly understand the saying ‘People fear fame as pigs fear fattening.’ Just because of this inexplicable incident, I’ve attracted so much trouble,” Wang Jinhe was almost infuriated.
“Indeed, but there’s one thing I still don’t understand. Even if it’s for that reason, why would she come to investigate me?” They were from different worlds, and Gu Xiruo seemed to be going too far.
Su Yu gently shook his head, also puzzled by this. What could be the woman’s motive?
Thinking about the previous speculations, Su Yu seemed to have some understanding.
“If you are from the Gu family, everything makes sense. She investigated you because she knows of your existence and wants to confirm whether you pose a threat to her,” Su Yu expressed his thoughts after considering for a moment.
“If I’m really from the Gu family, and we’re either close sisters or distant cousins, what’s the point of her doing this? Even if that were the case, I might not necessarily go back. Why is she in such a hurry?” Wang Jinhe found it strange. Just because of her name, someone investigated her?
It was simply inexplicable.
Su Yu remained silent. If they were family, Gu Xiruo’s actions were indeed hard to understand. But what if they weren’t family?
This thought made Su Yu squint his eyes. After considering for a while, he spoke, “Jinhe, what if you’re not from the same family?”
“Not from the same family? What do you mean?”
“As far as I know, there have never been twins in Gu Xiruo’s parents’ families, and you two don’t look alike. Moreover, Gu Xiruo seems to bear some resemblance to the Hong couple.” Su Yu had seen Gu Xiruo twice. She didn’t resemble her parents, but there was a slight resemblance to the Hong couple in her facial features.
Wang Jinhe looked at Su Yu in shock, “You’re not joking, are you?”
If what Su Yu said was true, everything made sense.
If Gu Xiruo wasn’t from the Gu family and their lives had been swapped, and Gu Xiruo knew about it, even knowing Wang Jinhe’s name, that would explain why Gu Xiruo, upon learning of her favor with the Emperor, was worried she might go to the capital.
Wang Jinhe furrowed her brows slightly, “All of this is just speculation on our part. Maybe it’s not like this?”
“Whether our speculation is correct, we’ll know soon. If you and Gu Xiruo were really switched when you were young, then everything adds up.” While Gu Xiruo investigated Wang Jinhe, she also had the Hong couple come to find her. One purpose was to confirm if she was the child they lost, and the second was, if confirmed, to find a way to take her away. This way, even if the Emperor favored her, she wouldn’t have the chance to go to the capital, eliminating any threat to Gu Xiruo.
Wang Jinhe frowned tightly. She wasn’t pleased with this so-called Gu Xiruo at all.
“Su Yu, have your people investigate this quickly. I want to know what the relationship is between me and Gu Xiruo, as well as the connection between the Hong couple and Gu Xiruo,” Wang Jinhe was genuinely angry.
Su Yu reached out and tapped Wang Jinhe’s forehead, “With me around, do you think you’ll be treated unfairly?”
Wang Jinhe nodded in satisfaction, “That’s more like it. Hurry up and have your people do it. Send them some fruits afterwards.”
“No need. It’s an honor for them to carry out tasks for the Young Madam. Do they dare to have opinions?” Su Yu squinted.
Wang Jinhe rolled her eyes at Su Yu, saying without much kindness, “Aren’t you afraid of them quitting their jobs later on because you’re exploiting them?”
“Don’t worry, they’ve wanted to see you and Xiao Bao for a long time. Now that you have something for them to do, they’ll definitely be happy,” Su Yu assured confidently.
During this period, Wan Gu and the others had written numerous letters asking when they could take the young master back.
Isn’t this just a matter of time? Wang Jinhe wondered why these people were so anxious.
“Is it really like that?” she asked.
“Yes, they’ve sent many letters urging me, asking what you and Little Bao like, as they are preparing gifts for you both,” Su Yu said, chuckling at the thought of his subordinates.
Wang Jinhe couldn’t help but laugh too. Were all of Su Yu’s subordinates this amusing?
“In the future, be kinder to your subordinates. They are truly putting their hearts into your lifelong affairs,” Wang Jinhe said with a suppressed smile.
“Well, in the future, whenever you have something good here, just give them a bit. It saves me from always being accused of forgetting my duties,” Su Yu said with exaggerated generosity.
Wang Jinhe raised an eyebrow, looking at Su Yu. So, you know what kind of person you are.
After the Hong Couple left, she said somewhat nervously, “What should we do now? She is indeed the child from back then.”
“First, send the news to Xiao Ruo to prepare her mentally,” the man said calmly, looking at Hong Shi.
When Xiao Ruo asked them to do this, she only said to confirm whether she was the same person.