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Back then, the child’s condition was really poor. He thought the child would never recover. He had been happy to see the young master’s improved state, but his eyes had become distant, as if they no longer recognized him.
“Sir, the young master no longer recognizes us. It’s better for us to keep our distance,” the steward said earnestly, looking at Old Master Gu.
Old Master Gu glared at the steward. “Are you teaching me how to do things?”
“I dare not, but the young master is now the young master of the Imperial Prince’s Royal Mansion. If we continue to pester Prince Yu, he will not let it go. This wouldn’t be fair to the other young masters in the mansion,” the steward said helplessly.
Upon hearing the steward’s words, Old Master Gu frowned slightly. Although it was unpleasant to hear, he couldn’t deny that it was true. If they continued to pester Su Yu, he definitely wouldn’t let it go.
Soon, this news reached Gu Jing. She was playing with her youngest son when she heard about it.
Gu Jing looked at her maid. “What did you say? My brother’s official position is in trouble? How is that possible?”
Her brother was doing well at the Ministry of Revenue, so how could his position suddenly change?
“I heard it was because of the visit by the old master and the others to the Princess yesterday,” the maid said softly.
These were not things she could meddle in. She was also afraid that Gu Jing would take her anger out on her.
Gu Jing’s face turned grim as she handed her child to the nursemaid and went out with her maid to find Wang Jinhe.
Coincidentally, Wang Jinhe was out shopping with her maid when she encountered the furious Gu Jing on the street.
Upon seeing Gu Jing, Wang Jinhe initially thought of walking past her as a stranger, but Gu Jing was clearly heading straight for her.
“What do you mean by this?” Gu Jing demanded, looking at Wang Jinhe.
Wang Jinhe looked at Gu Jing with some confusion. “What are you talking about?”
Wang Jinhe immediately understood why Gu Jing had come to find her. She wore a serene smile on her face. “Since a choice has been made, it should be handled according to the rules. If your family can’t handle it, I don’t mind lending a hand. No need to thank me.”
Gu Jing hadn’t expected that this matter was truly related to Wang Jinhe. “You…”
“Gu Jing, I don’t care what you want to do or what you’re thinking, but if you dare to harm Xiao Zhi, I will make your family compensate him. This is just the beginning. You can try if you don’t believe me,” Wang Jinhe said with a playful look in her eyes.
Gu Jing trembled with anger, pointing at Wang Jinhe. “You’ve gone too far.”
“Gu Jing, you’ve made your choice. Our families are not related by blood. Strictly speaking, you should kneel before me. I’ll let it go this time, but don’t forget next time,” Wang Jinhe said, ignoring Gu Jing’s angry demeanor and smiling.
Upon hearing Wang Jinhe’s words, Gu Jing looked at her, and the look in her eyes made the companion beside Wang Jinhe, Qiu Yi, feel wary.
“Madam Zhang, may I remind you that those who dare to harm the young lady will not have a good ending. If you don’t believe it, go and ask the Yu family and the other branch of the Gu family,” Qiu Yi said.
Gu Jing’s malicious intent was completely dispelled by Qiu Yi’s words. Indeed, Qiu Yi was right. The disparity in status between her and Wang Jinhe was too great. If she really did something, the consequences would be unimaginable, and that was not what she wanted to see.
“You’re overthinking it,” Qiu Yi said, looking at Gu Jing, knowing what was on her mind.
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave,” Qiu Yi said, walking away from Gu Jing.
As she left, Gu Jing subconsciously turned to look at Wang Jinhe’s departing figure.
The two of them began to gradually drift apart.
Gu Jing suddenly felt uncomfortable, but she quickly regained her composure. She hadn’t done anything wrong.
“Just now, Miss, Gu Jing was about to attack you,” Qiu Yi said coldly, with a hint of gloom in her eyes.
Wang Jinhe naturally understood. Gu Jing had intended to push her, right? She had just been startled by Gu Jing’s words.
“After this, Gu Jing probably won’t dare to come and cause trouble for you,” Qiu Yi continued, chattering away.
“And as long as you keep your distance from that woman, I can’t help but feel that Gu Jing has become very strange lately,” Qiu Yi added, still concerned.
Wang Jinhe looked at Qiu Yi helplessly. “I’ll listen to you. Let’s go and look at something else.”
Wang Jinhe’s shopping mood was not affected by Gu Jing, but Gu Jing, feeling agitated, went to find Old Master Gu at the Gu family.
“Father, my brother…”
Old Master Gu nodded, his expression somewhat grim. “I never expected the Prince to do such a thing.”
“Father, what should we do next?”
“Our family already has few connections in the court. If something else happens, it will be troublesome. We won’t oppose Prince Yu in the future. As for Xiao Zhi, we can only give up on him,” Old Master Gu said with a sigh, sounding resigned.
Gu Jing didn’t want to give up. “Father, do you realize how many connections Xiao Zhi will have if he continues to follow Prince Yu for a few years? This is beneficial for both our family and our Childrens marriage.”
Old Master Gu knew it was beneficial, but what did it have to do with their family?
“Don’t dwell on this matter. If we provoke the Prince and his wife again, things won’t be so simple,” Old Master Gu said. It was no longer a matter of personal feelings or family ties.
This time, Su Yu and his wife just wanted to teach their family a lesson, to stop them from disturbing Xiao Zhi’s life. If they continued to do such things in the future, Su Yu’s methods would probably be even harsher. He wouldn’t show any mercy just because they had known each other before, or because Gu Jing was Xiao Zhi’s mother.
Gu Jing felt agitated. “Xiao Zhi is fine now. Is it necessary for them to do this?”
Moreover, the Gu family was Xiao Zhi’s maternal family, and their actions were excessive.
Old Master Gu looked at his daughter with a helpless expression and shook his head. “We all understand this issue, but the biggest problem is that they are no longer willing to have much involvement with us.”
“I know what you’re thinking. You want to use them to pave the way for your son, right? I advise you to retract such thoughts, or you will be the one to suffer in the future,” Old Master Gu said to Gu Jing in a solemn tone.
From the events of the past few days, it’s clear that Wang Jinhe and her husband are not easily swayed. Previously, they may have had reservations because of Xiao Zhi, but now they no longer have any.
Gu Jing still felt somewhat resentful, but she had to heed her father’s words. As for the future, who could say for sure? What if Xiao Zhi was willing to help in the future?
“Gu Jing, if Xiao Zhi still remembers you, perhaps you might have some use. But don’t forget that Xiao Zhi doesn’t remember anything now, and he has no emotional attachment to you. It’s wishful thinking to expect anything from him,” Old Master Gu said.