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Although Gu Yanqi had some minor flaws, he was much better compared to Gu Sheng and his family. As for Gu Qing and his group, they appeared to be acting in the family’s best interest, but in reality, they were seeking their own benefits.
“They still want to gain something from me, don’t they? As long as they can invite me back, they will be hailed as heroes of the Gu family. It will be effortless for them to ask for something in return later,” Wang Jinhe remarked.
“Indeed, but once Gu Xiruo has the idea of becoming the head of the Gu family, she won’t let it go so easily,” Su Yu said, squinting his eyes.
With Gu Yanqi in the front and the elders of the Gu family in the back, it was uncertain how Gu Xiruo would act.
“No need to say, if Gu Qing and the others find out about Gu Xiruo’s intentions, they definitely won’t let it go so easily,” Wang Jinhe shook her head.
“Indeed, if Gu Xiruo really wants to take over the entire Gu family, there is only one way,” Su Yu said meaningfully.
Wang Jinhe turned to look at Su Yu, and she instantly understood what method he was referring to. Her hands subconsciously clenched, and her voice became hoarse, “Do you think Gu Xiruo would really do that?”
“She would.”
Gu Xiruo may appear affectionate and kind to many men, but in reality, she is a fickle person. She never considers the people around her, only what she can gain for herself.
“With no chance left with Lu Lingfeng, and dissatisfied with Qing Yukong’s status, now that the Gu family knows about the things she has been trying to hide, each of these incidents is pushing Gu Xiruo towards an extreme,” Su Yu explained.
She didn’t have any other options for the time being. The only thing she could do was to gain control of the Gu family. Once she had the Gu family under her control, combined with what she already possessed, she might be able to compete with others.
Wang Jinhe frowned, feeling somewhat uncomfortable. “Gu Xiruo’s ambitions are truly grand.”
“It’s quite normal. She’s used to being high and mighty. If her noble friends were to find out that she’s just an illegitimate child without knowing her parents, the adopted daughter of the Gu family, even if Gu Sheng and the others treat her well, it won’t change the fact that she will be isolated,” Su Yu explained. Due to the fabric incident, Gu Xiruo’s reputation among her friends was already tarnished, and now with this new development, she would surely try to remedy the situation.
“If you’re not in a hurry to deal with the Gu family, we can actually just sit back and watch for now,” Su Yu suggested.
Wang Jinhe was taken aback. “Are you saying…”
“Yes.”
After returning home, Gu Xiruo went to find Qing Yukong.
Upon hearing that Gu Xiruo had come to see him, Qing Yukong waved his hand, signaling for the people in the room to leave.
“You’re back? How is everything at home?” Qing Yukong asked gently.
Gu Xiruo looked at Qing Yukong unhappily and said, “The elders at home have a problem with me.”
“Why?” Qing Yukong inquired.
“They found out that my identity was switched with Wang Jinhe’s, and now they see me as just an adopted daughter. They can’t stand the sight of me,” Gu Xiruo said with a bitter smile.
Qing Yukong was aware of this matter, and upon hearing Gu Xiruo’s words, he furrowed his brow slightly. “I can’t believe this is happening.”
Gu Xiruo nodded helplessly. “I never intended to compete with Wang Jinhe for anything, so why can’t they accept me? I also heard that the elders went to the Royal Mansion to see Wang Jinhe, probably to invite her back.”
“But still, Wang Jinhe is the Princess and a county princess, with so much already in her possession. Why do they want to take away even my last family member?” Gu Xiruo’s tears fell uncontrollably.
Qing Yukong couldn’t help but feel heartbroken seeing Gu Xiruo in such a state. He reached out to wipe away her tears and said, “What do you want to do? Tell me, and I’ll see if I can help you.”
Gu Xiruo had been waiting for Qing Yukong to ask this question.
“Husband, I want the Gu family,” Gu Xiruo said earnestly, looking at Qing Yukong without hiding her ambitious desires.
Qing Yukong was taken aback and looked at Gu Xiruo in surprise. “You want the Gu family?”
“Yes, today I heard from my father that my grandfather originally intended to pass the leadership of the Gu family to my aunt. However, due to issues with the Yu family, my aunt was unable to take on the responsibility, and the position fell to my father,” Gu Xiruo explained, carefully selecting what she could disclose to Qing Yukong. Naturally, she didn’t mention the scheming between Gu Sheng and Gu Jiuning.
“I thought, if my aunt could have been the head of the family, why couldn’t I?”
“With Gu Yanqi around, the elders of your family won’t agree to you becoming the head of the Gu family. Moreover, they are currently trying to bring Wang Jinhe back. Your chances are even slimmer,” Qing Yukong said, shaking his head as he looked at Gu Xiruo.
If Gu Xiruo could become the head of the Gu family, it would naturally be a good thing for him. However, this matter was not easy at all. In terms of strength, Gu Yanqi was far superior to Gu Xiruo, and in terms of status, Wang Jinhe’s position was beyond Gu Xiruo’s reach. Trying to compete with these two would not bode well for Gu Xiruo.
“The person I want to deal with won’t include Wang Jinhe. She won’t return to the Gu family at all,” Gu Xiruo said confidently.
Qing Yukong looked at Gu Xiruo with some surprise. “Why are you so sure?”
Gu Xiruo raised an eyebrow and looked at Qing Yukong. “Our most authoritative elder, Gu Qing, was confronted by Wang Jinhe. She has no goodwill towards the Gu family, and she doesn’t even want to see anyone from the Gu family. In addition to the previous incidents, she will be even less likely to return to the Gu family. As for Gu Jiuning, she probably no longer has the ability to control the Gu family. I just need to deal with Gu Yanqi and the elders, and then there won’t be a problem.”
Her confident demeanor intrigued Qing Yukong. Her idea was quite good, but it was also limited in its effectiveness. The implementation of this plan would be very troublesome.
Firstly, dealing with Gu Yanqi would be troublesome. Moreover, Gu Yanqi’s attitude towards Gu Xiruo had always been lukewarm, and she was well aware of this. Their relationship had deteriorated to the point where Gu Yanqi didn’t even show up at their wedding.
“Xiruo, your first concern should be how to find Gu Yanqi. He has disappeared since leaving the capital, and it won’t be easy to locate him. Furthermore, convincing him to relinquish his inheritance rights will be even more challenging,” Qing Yukong analyzed with Gu Xiruo.
However, Gu Xiruo sneered. Why make him give up his inheritance rights? It would be more effective to simply make him lose the eligibility for inheritance.
“I will consider this carefully later. If I have to take action, I definitely won’t let myself be at a disadvantage,” Gu Xiruo reassured.
Qing Yukong understood the underlying message. Gu Xiruo was seeking his help. Although he felt somewhat disappointed in Gu Xiruo, seeing her wholehearted dedication to developing her own strength, he couldn’t help but feel a tinge of heartache.
“As long as you’re aware of what you’re doing,” he said.