Chapter 720: Arrival of Yu Qingfeng and his Brother

When he arrived at the mourning hall, many people were there offering their condolences, and Gu Yanqi was kneeling there.

Seeing Gu Yanqi like this, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but think of Gu Xiruo.

Despite the passing of Madam Gu, she didn’t seem sad at all. In fact, she appeared to be quite happy.

This was not the outcome Gu Sheng had hoped for.

“Yanqi, come out, I need to talk to you,” Gu Sheng stood at the door and called out to Gu Yanqi.

Gu Yanqi remained kneeling without lifting his head, which displeased Gu Sheng.

“Yanqi, I am talking to you, can’t you hear me?” Gu Sheng looked at Gu Yanqi with annoyance and scolded him angrily.

Veins bulging on Gu Yanqi’s forehead, Gu Sheng wondered if the Gu Family’s reputation hadn’t been completely tarnished yet.

“Father, I hope you can understand the current situation. Is what you want to discuss more important than Mother?” Gu Yanqi’s words to Gu Sheng now carried a sharp edge.

The actions of Wang Jinhe had filled Gu Yanqi with deep resentment towards Gu Sheng.

Upon learning that the Emperor had decreed the severance of ties with Wang Jinhe, he was actually very pleased.

Because Xiao He was now free, she could do whatever she wanted in the future without having to listen to Gu Sheng’s criticisms or tolerate anything because of him.

Seeing Gu Yanqi approach him in such a condescending manner, Gu Sheng realized that his son, who was completely disobedient, was not going to listen to him at all.

“I want you to go and tell Wang Jinhe that you will give up the position as the Head of the Gu Family,” Gu Sheng ordered Gu Yanqi.

Upon hearing Gu Sheng’s shameless words, the people around them all had dark expressions.

Even those who had a good relationship with Gu Sheng couldn’t bear it anymore. “Gu Sheng, do you even realize what you’re saying? Gu Xiruo is just your adopted daughter. Are you willing to treat your own son this way for the sake of an adopted daughter?”

“He is her brother. What’s wrong with showing some consideration for his sister?” Gu Sheng retorted, displeased.

Regardless, he still wanted to make a final effort for Gu Xiruo.

After enduring for several days, Gu Yanqi’s eyes were already red, and upon hearing Gu Sheng’s words, they became even redder.

“Who does Gu Xiruo think she is to be called my sister? I don’t have such a ruthless sister. My only sister is Princess Jinhe, and no one else can be my sister except her. Even if I were to give up the position of Family Head, it would only be for Princess Wang Jinhe. What is Gu Xiruo to me?”

Unable to tolerate any criticism of Gu Xiruo, Gu Sheng couldn’t bear to hear Gu Yanqi’s words. Regardless of the situation, he slapped Gu Sheng across the face. “She has already severed ties with us, and yet you are still so stubborn.”

“It’s not me who is stubborn, it’s you.”

“Given Gu Xiruo’s thirst for power, once you can no longer satisfy her, you will lose your usefulness.”

“After you lose all your value, can Gu Xiruo still act like a loving daughter in front of you? It’s impressive how you managed to break up your family for an adopted daughter. There probably isn’t anyone else in the capital like you,” Gu Yanqi sneered.

“You…”

“If you are unwilling to take care of my mother, then leave and stop being a nuisance here.” For Gu Yanqi, the current Gu Sheng was nothing but a nuisance, and nothing more.

Gu Sheng felt extremely upset seeing the people around him whispering and pointing fingers. With a dark expression, he turned and walked away.

Gu Yanqi breathed a sigh of relief. Tomorrow was the day of his mother’s burial, and he couldn’t let these people delay any more time.

Upon returning to the palace to report, Xuan Feiran sneered when he learned that Gu Sheng refused to accept the imperial decree. “Does Gu Sheng really think he can reject the imperial decree just because he doesn’t want it?”

“He doesn’t refuse the imperial decree, he just doesn’t want to sever ties with me,” Wang Jinhe said indifferently.

“Now that our relationship is severed, I can do whatever I want without any constraints,” Wang Jinhe said nonchalantly.

This statement left everyone present feeling helpless, especially when they looked at Wang Jinhe’s tightly controlled hands.

Seeing everyone’s attention on her injury, Wang Jinhe cleared her throat and placed her hand behind her back. “I have Nan Qiao taking care of it, it will be fine in a few days. You don’t need to worry too much.”

“If you need anything, just tell me directly. I can find anything for you.”

Wang Jinhe looked helplessly at Xuan Feiran. “Brother, you really don’t need to worry. We have plenty of good things in our hands too.”

“By the way, Brother, my father and uncle should be coming back soon. They might already be on their way.” Wang Jinhe thought of this matter and informed Xuan Feiran in advance to avoid catching him off guard later, as it would be his fault then.

“What happened?” Previously, he had heard from Su Yu that Yu Qingfeng’s family had no intention of returning to the capital. Who would have thought they were coming back this time?

“It’s about the death of my uncle and aunt.”

Xuan Feiran nodded understandingly. “So that’s the situation. When they arrive, you can inform them, and if you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask me.”

Wang Jinhe looked surprised at Xuan Feiran. “Brother, you are unusually generous this time. Is there a problem?”

Giving Wang Jinhe a look, how could she speak like that? What did she mean by “unusually generous this time”?

“A few years ago, when they were still at the Yu Family, there were constant natural disasters, and the border was occasionally harassed. It was your grandfather who came with people to help my father overcome those difficulties. Your grandfather and his people are considered lifesavers to the court. Now that there is a need, I will naturally lend a hand,” Xuan Feiran explained.

Wang Jinhe nodded in understanding. So that was the reason.

“I understand. I will inform them when my father and uncle return. I’m sure they will be very pleased,” Wang Jinhe said with a smile.

In the afternoon, Wang Jinhe left the palace and returned to the Wang Mansion.

Upon her return, Wang Jinhe began a secluded life, with no one allowed to see her except for the members of the Su family.

On that day, two weary travelers arrived at the Royal Mansion.

“May I ask who you are looking for?”

“I am the father of your Princess Consort, here to discuss some matters with her,” said Yu Qingfeng, addressing the gatekeeper.

The gentle words earned some trust from the gatekeeper. “Please wait a moment, I will inform the Princess.”

When the Prince left, he specifically instructed them not to allow strangers into the Royal Mansion, and they had been diligent in following this directive.

Only those approved by the Princess could enter to see her, and if she did not wish to see someone, their efforts would be in vain.

Upon learning that Yu Qingfeng and the others had arrived, Princess Jinhe was delighted and hurried to the entrance to welcome them.

Seeing Wang Jinhe, the smile on the Yu Brother’s  increased, however, Yu Jingchuan quickly noticed the bandaged hand of Wang Jinhe. “What happened to your hand?”

“Who did this to you?” Prompted by Yu Jingchuan’s observation, Yu Qingfeng also noticed Wang Jinhe’s injured hand.

“Father, Uncle, you have traveled for a long time. Please come in and rest first. We can discuss this matter later, is that alright?”