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Wang Jinhe nodded with a smile, “Yes, but some things were taken away, and it made me a bit unhappy.”
“Oh? Who could be trying to compete with you for shops at this time?” Su Yu knew that Wang Jinhe had long started to target the Xie family’s shops. Now, someone had similar ideas and came to vie with Little He for them.
“It’s someone under Gu Xiruo. However, that person likes her a lot, and since she doesn’t reciprocate the feelings, she deceives him to make him help her earn money. I initially thought she earned it herself.” Now, it seems that the incident at the Embroidery Pavilion has already revealed what kind of person Gu Xiruo is.
Su Yu wasn’t very clear about this matter, and hearing Wang Jinhe’s words was somewhat surprising, “Before, Gu Xiruo had a great reputation in the capital. They said she had the demeanor of a daughter and the courage of a son, even more formidable than her brother. Now it seems she disguised herself too well.”
However, the other person involved was also foolish to be deceived by Gu Xiruo’s words.
“Did you do something?” Seeing Wang Jinhe’s smirking expression, Su Yu raised an eyebrow and asked.
“Not really. I just wanted to see how much trust that person has in Gu Xiruo.” Wang Jinhe innocently looked at Su Yu, indicating that she hadn’t done anything.
Su Yu sighed and playfully poked Wang Jinhe’s head, “You…”
“If Gu Xiruo makes me unhappy, can’t I take care of her?” With Gu Xiruo not present, causing her a bit of trouble was only fair.
“I didn’t say you’re not allowed to deal with her; I just want to remind you to protect yourself when dealing with her. If there’s someone protecting Gu Xiruo, even if you provide evidence, he won’t believe it,” Su Yu comforted in a soft voice.
Wang Jinhe rolled her eyes impolitely and said without goodwill, “He can’t be that foolish, right?”
“It’s not about foolishness; it’s about being too in love.” Love can blind a person, making them believe anything despite what others say.
Wang Jinhe fell silent. Indeed, for the sake of love, people could do some foolish things.
“So, does that mean I won’t be able to enjoy the show?” Wang Jinhe suddenly felt a bit unhappy.
“That’s not necessarily true. The Qing family is already discussing marriage arrangements with the Gu family. No matter how many lies Gu Xiruo tells, she’ll be exposed in the end. Then, we can push from the sidelines. Whether she chooses her fiancé or the person helping her with business and reputation, her fate won’t be good.”
Wang Jinhe’s eyes flickered, “Do you think she’ll manage to keep both men happy?”
If Gu Xiruo could really achieve that, she would be truly impressive.
Su Yu looked at Wang Jinhe helplessly and poked her forehead, “What are you thinking?”
Qing Yukong from the Qing family is not someone with great tolerance, especially considering he got beaten up for Gu Xiruo. If she dared to attempt such a thing, she would face Qing Yukong’s retaliation.
Wang Jinhe rubbed her forehead, frowning, “What if we tell Qing Yukong about the affairs of the person in Gu Xiruo’s hands?”
“And what kind of person is Qing Yukong? Does he really like Gu Xiruo?” Wang Jinhe was a bit puzzled. What does Gu Xiruo have that makes these people act this way toward her?
“He does indeed like her. When Gu Xiruo was young, she helped Qing Yukong, and it can be said that she played a crucial role in his current position. That’s why he treats her well and has been waiting for her.”
“But isn’t Gu Xiruo already nineteen? Why hasn’t she married Qing Yukong?” Wang Jinhe asked in surprise. In ancient times, by the age of sixteen or seventeen, people would say a girl is getting old if she hasn’t married. If Gu Xiruo hasn’t married by the age of nineteen, wouldn’t the Qing family have objections?
Su Yu smiled and remained silent. How could the Qing family not have objections? They were just suppressed by Qing Yukong.
In Qing Yukong’s heart, Gu Xiruo is his wife, and that’s unquestionable. Since that’s the case, whenever Gu Xiruo wants to marry him is her decision, and he won’t pressure her.
The recent insistence from the Qing family about the marriage was entirely because Qing Yukong was severely injured for Gu Xiruo, yet she didn’t visit him a few times.
Initially, it was fine, but as time passed, the head of the Qing family naturally had objections.
Wang Jinhe’s eyes flickered, “Do you think the reason Gu Xiruo is unwilling to get married is that the person in her hands still has some utility value? Or is Qing Yukong also just a pawn for Gu Xiruo?”
“It depends on how ambitious Gu Xiruo truly is. Now that Gu Xiruo is not in the capital, if she comes back and still refuses to get married, the Qing family is likely to turn against her.”
Wang Jinhe looked at Su Yu with shining eyes, “You should send someone to inform Gu Xiruo about her upcoming marriage. Let her know.”
Su Yu’s eyes held a hint of amusement, “Sure, as long as it’s what you want, I’ll agree.”
“Then I’ll leave this matter to you. How about things on the Xie family’s side?” Wang Jinhe asked.
“That matter has been concluded. Apart from the innocent children who knows nothing, everyone else has been sent to the execution grounds, likely to be beheaded alongside Lu Chang.”
Wang Jinhe instinctively frowned, “Is it necessary to kill so many people at once?”
Su Yu paused for a moment, then understood Wang Jinhe’s meaning, “Xiao He, it’s inevitable. The reason why the Emperor did this is to give others a warning.”
“A warning?” Wang Jinhe paused, not understanding what kind of warning Xuan Feiran intended to convey.
“Yes, the Xie family’s involvement in this matter is extensive. Originally, the plan was to act before going to war, but due to the excessive nature of the Xie family’s actions and Xie Chen’s lack of understanding of discretion, they had to act early. Moreover, none of those who supported the Xie family have been touched yet. It’s not that they dare not move but that there are no suitable candidates to target.” Su Yu explained briefly to Wang Jinhe.
With this explanation, Wang Jinhe understood the meaning.
Taking action all at once is not only a warning but also a form of deterrence for the surviving individuals.
Xuan Feiran is reminding them not to do things they shouldn’t, or the fate of the Xie family awaits them.
As for how effective this warning will be, it remains to be seen.
“I suddenly feel that being the emperor is quite challenging. He has to spare innocent children, not let the Xie family’s people live, and also consider the situation in the court.” These burdens are all on Xuan Feiran’s shoulders, making the emperor’s position quite burdensome.
“It’s an inevitable situation. In whatever position one is in, they have to do what’s necessary. Our elder brother is the emperor, and these are the things he has to consider. We can only help with some trivial matters—like provisions, medicines, or bolstering the treasury.”
Apart from that, there’s not much else they can assist with.
Wang Jinhe looked at Su Yu, raising an eyebrow, “Can’t you help with more?”
It’s just that he is unwilling, that’s all.