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“You guys go ahead and order. I have something to attend to and will be back soon,” he said before leaving.
He lightly knocked on the door of Wang Jinhe’s private room, “May I come in?”
Wang Jinhe was surprised to see Gu Yanqi, “What are you here for?”
Seeing Wang Jinhe’s surprise mixed with caution, Gu Yanqi felt somewhat helpless, “I came to give you something.”
“What is it?”
Gu Yanqi handed the item to Wang Jinhe, “I haven’t looked inside, but according to Mother, it contains evidence related to the incident involving the Yu Jingchuan family, along with a list of individuals involved.”
One sentence caused Wang Jinhe’s face to change instantly. She looked at Gu Yanqi in disbelief, “What did you say? Are you sure the contents are related to my uncle’s family?”
Gu Yanqi nodded, “That’s what my mother said.”
“She used it to threaten Gu Sheng. He has been searching for it recently, and Mother asked me to give it to you,” Gu Yanqi said to Wang Jinhe cautiously.
He was worried that Wang Jinhe might not want the item if she knew it was related to his mother.
Wang Jinhe indeed hesitated to accept it, but since it was related to her uncle’s family, she wanted to know the truth of the past. She believed her uncle would also want to know.
“I’ll take the item. Thank you,” Wang Jinhe accepted the item and thanked Gu Yanqi.
Gu Yanqi breathed a sigh of relief and whispered to Wang Jinhe, “Mother knows she was wrong. She asked me to apologize to you.”
Upon hearing Gu Yanqi’s words, Wang Jinhe’s smile disappeared. She looked at Gu Yanqi coldly and said, “I’ll take the item, but there’s no need for an apology.”
Although Gu Yanqi was somewhat disappointed, he had already anticipated the outcome and wasn’t too saddened by it.
“I have to go. My friend is waiting for me, and I can’t be away for too long,” he said before leaving, showing no intention of lingering with Wang Jinhe.
Wang Jinhe found this somewhat strange, considering that Gu Yanqi’s previous actions had been repulsive and even hateful.
However, it was for the best. At least it would prevent her from feeling agitated and worrying about potential issues.
After sitting for a while, Wang Jinhe left.
Upon returning home, she opened the item given to her by Gu Yanqi and examined its contents. After reading through it, her face turned pale.
How could this be…
Wang Jinhe looked at the evidence, took a deep breath, and then wrote a letter to Yu Bailin and the others.
Once the letter was ready, she had it delivered by a messenger hawk.
Father and the others have been reluctant to return to the capital city, but it seems they have no choice now.
Several days later, Yu Qingfeng received a letter from Wang Jinhe. He initially thought it would contain some casual family news, but upon reading its contents, he was left dumbfounded.
“How could this be?”
“Qingfeng, what’s wrong?”
Yu Qingfeng turned to look at Yu Jingchuan beside him and handed him the letter, “Brother, take a look at this.”
Yu Jingchuan had returned three days ago, coming back early for the New Year and to spend time with Yu Bailin and his wife.
With a sense of bewilderment, Yu Jingchuan looked at what Yu Qingfeng had given him. After reading it, the table in front of Yu Jingchuan was shattered by his inner power.
“Qingfeng, we’re going back to the capital city,” Yu Jingchuan said hoarsely.
He had thought it was only the doing of the Yu Baiya family, but he hadn’t expected that there were others involved as well.
“Alright, Brother, we have kept the imperial decree appointing Father as Marquis. Let’s return openly with this decree,” Yu Qingfeng said to Yu Jingchuan.
“How did you know?”
“When Xiao Yu and the others returned earlier this year, they brought it back with them. Xiao Yu said it was a gift from the Emperor, indicating that we might need it in the future.”
Yu Jingchuan still held a favorable opinion of the Emperor.
After all, who wouldn’t like an Emperor who is capable and considers the well-being of the people?
Initially, Xuan Feiran was Father’s most favored candidate for the heir, and he had indeed lived up to expectations.
“Alright.”
“We’ll inform Father and Mother. The two of us will handle this matter. As for our young ones and parents, they will stay here.” After all, his younger brother had a newborn son who was not even three years old. Bringing them along would only make them targets, which was not what he wanted.
“Understood.”
Yu Jingchuan went to inform Yu Bailin about the matter, while Yu Qingfeng sought out Gu Jiuning.
Upon learning the truth, Gu Jiuning supported Yu Qingfeng’s decision to seek revenge.
“It’s fine for you and your brother to seek revenge, but remember to come back safely.”
“Don’t worry.”
After both sides agreed, the Yu brothers hurried back to the capital city.
While they were on their way back, something happened in the capital city.
This incident was somewhat related to Wang Jinhe.
It was because Madam Gu had passed away.
Upon hearing this news, Wang Jinhe was somewhat surprised.
“Madam Gu passed away?” Wang Jinhe looked at Yuan Xu in astonishment.
When she had seen Gu Yanqi earlier, he had implied that she was fine. How could she have passed away in just a few days?
“How did she die?” Wang Jinhe didn’t realize her voice was trembling.
“I heard from the Gu family that she passed away from an illness, but I don’t think it’s that simple,” Yuan Xu said, frowning.
“What’s the matter? We’ll know how she died once I and Luo Hou go over to take a look,” Nan Qiao spoke up.
Wang Jinhe looked at Nan Qiao, “Thank you for your help.”
“Why be so polite, Sister-in-law?”
That evening, Nan Qiao and Luo Hou went to the Gu family together.
At the mourning site, they only saw Gu Yanqi alone keeping vigil.
“What brings you here so late?” Gu Yanqi asked calmly as he looked at the sudden appearance of the two.
Upon hearing this, Nan Qiao scrutinized Gu Yanqi and said, “We’re here to find out how your mother passed away.”
After a long silence, Gu Yanqi nodded in agreement, “Alright.”
The moment Nan Qiao opened the coffin and saw Madam Gu’s body, she knew what had happened.
“Do you know how my mother died?” Gu Yanqi asked Nan Qiao.
He didn’t believe his mother died of illness. Just the day before, they had dinner together, and now she was gone, supposedly poisoned and died suddenly. It seemed like a sinister plot.
“I know she died from poisoning.”
Upon hearing that Madam Gu was poisoned, Gu Yanqi already had an idea of what had happened. It seemed that his mother had anticipated it, as the words she had spoken would bring her harm.
Seeing Gu Yanqi gritting his teeth in anger, Nan Qiao and the others curiously asked, “Do you know who killed your mother?”
“I do. I will avenge my mother,” Gu Yanqi said, his eyes filled with hatred towards Gu Sheng’s direction.
All of this was for an adopted daughter.
For the sake of an adopted daughter, he abandoned his biological daughter and even his beloved wife.
What kind of power does this adopted daughter possess to make Gu Sheng do such things?
“Our task is done. We’ll take our leave. Condolences,” Nan Qiao said before leaving.
Gu Yanqi remained silent as he watched them depart.
After they left, Gu Xiruo, dressed in plain clothes, appeared at the mourning hall. “Mother…”
“Escort Lady Qing out.”