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“I already have a lot on my plate, I wouldn’t be able to handle more,” Wang Jinhe said helplessly, spreading her hands.
Lou Manqing’s mouth twitched as he looked at Wang Jinhe, feeling like she was showing off, though he had no proof.
“I’m not joking. Between what Su Yu has, what I currently have, and what my father possesses, you know my elder brother can’t manage my father’s business affairs. As for my younger brother, he’s just a three-year-old kid. I’ll have to oversee his share for at least twelve years before I can pass it on. I also need to focus on improving high-yield crop varieties. Business matters can only be handled by Su Yu and me. With so much to manage, we barely have time to spend with our children,” Wang Jinhe explained earnestly. It wasn’t about boasting; she and Su Yu genuinely had a lot on their plates.
Su Yu had to oversee not only his personal assets but also manage all of the Su family’s business to prevent any decline in their assets. This was the reality they faced.
Even though Su Yu was in Xie Family Village, he was constantly occupied. Apart from teaching a few children, he spent most of his days busy in the study. When necessary, he had to run errands as well.
Additionally, there were tasks in Forget Sorrow City that required his attention.
If Su Yu couldn’t manage everything on his own, Wang Jinhe would need to step in.
With so much to manage between the two of them, it’s truly overwhelming, and there are no words to adequately describe the extent of their responsibilities.
Lou Manqing looked surprised at Wang Jinhe, realizing that with all these responsibilities, there was hardly room for anything else.
“You’re right. If there were even more to handle, both of you would be truly exhausted,” Lou Manqing acknowledged that managing the high-yield crop varieties was of utmost importance, as it directly impacted the people’s harvest in the coming year.
“That’s why I won’t meddle in the Gu family’s affairs. Besides, my severed ties with the Gu family are no joke. With Gu Yanqi in the picture, the Gu family won’t fall into chaos. Even if Gu Xiruo desires control, she won’t have the opportunity, as Gu Yanqi is the rightful heir, while she is merely an adopted daughter,” Wang Jinhe explained.
Lou Manqing looked at Wang Jinhe seriously for the first time, realizing that she truly understood everything but chose not to voice it out loud.
Seeing Wang Jinhe in this light, Lou Manqing sighed lightly and said, “In the end, Sister-in-law, we have underestimated you.”
“It’s just because Su Yu isn’t around,” Wang Jinhe remarked. If Su Yu were present, she wouldn’t need to intervene in these matters; she would manage them herself.
“Are you really not worried about the Gu family?” Lou Manqing suddenly had a thought and looked at Wang Jinhe inquiringly.
Wang Jinhe chuckled softly, “What does it have to do with us if Gu Sheng is handling things on his own? The rest of the Gu family is unaware of these matters; only Gu Sheng and Gu Xiruo know. It’s up to them how things unfold between father and daughter.”
“You know everything?” Lou Manqing asked, surprised.
“Yes, I know everything. Why else do you think I severed ties with Gu Sheng? It’s all for a reason,” Wang Jinhe raised an eyebrow.
Lou Manqing disapproved as he looked at Wang Jinhe’s hand, “Do you not realize how precious your hand is? How could you do such a thing?”
“Isn’t everything settled now? Why are you all so worried?” Wang Jinhe moved her hand slightly, expressing her helplessness.
“I have to do this. While seeking help from the Emperor is an option, it’s not entirely legitimate. By ensuring everything is above board, in case things escalate, he won’t be implicated in the affairs of the Royal Mansion,” Wang Jinhe explained.
“Sister-in-law, rest assured, I’ll have someone keep an eye on Gu Sheng to prevent any actions that could harm the Royal Mansion,” Lou Manqing assured her.
Having previously investigated the Gu family, he knew that Gu Sheng had done enough to warrant severe consequences, taking advantage of the reputation of Su Yu and his wife.
Initially planning to inform Wang Jinhe about the situation together, Lou Manqing was surprised to find out she already knew.
“Alright, then I’ll make Gu Sheng regret it for the rest of his life.” To go to such lengths for an adopted daughter truly showcased great paternal love.
For Gu Xiruo, Gu Sheng was indeed a good father, so much so that it made Wang Jinhe question if Gu Yanqi wasn’t his biological child, but rather Gu Xiruo.
However, the truth proved otherwise, confirming Gu Yanqi as his son. Despite this, Wang Jinhe could understand Gu Sheng’s actions towards Gu Xiruo, but she found it difficult to comprehend his treatment of his son, Gu Yanqi.
What was Gu Sheng thinking? Sacrificing his son and the well-being of the entire family for an adopted daughter.
“Does Gu Yanqi know about this matter?” Lou Manqing asked with interest.
“I haven’t told him yet. Saying too much might be too much for Gu Yanqi to accept, knowing his father is capable of such actions,” Wang Jinhe said with a wry smile.
Although her words sounded like a joke, Lou Manqing could sense the seriousness in her tone.
“Madam Gu was indeed killed by Gu Sheng. This incident was already a blow to Gu Yanqi. If I were to tell him that Gu Sheng sacrificed lives for Gu Xiruo’s sake, disregarding everyone else, do you think Gu Yanqi could bear that?” Wang Jinhe asked Lou Manqing.
One blow is enough; adding more would likely be too much for Gu Yanqi, even if he is a man.
That’s why she chose not to elaborate further.
Lou Manqing shrugged and said, “Sister-in-law, you are being overly kind to him.”
“…,” Wang Jinhe suddenly felt a reluctance to continue the conversation with Lou Manqing.
“By the way, Sister-in-law, Qing Yukong returned last night. However, the situation between Gu Xiruo and Madam Qing is currently chaotic,” Lou Manqing added.
“Moreover, Qing Yukong returned just when Gu Xiruo was expressing her dissatisfaction towards Madam Qing.” Gu Xiruo’s criticisms of Madam Qing were heard by Qing Yukong.
Wang Jinhe became intrigued, “Such incidents indeed! But I’m more curious about whose side Qing Yukong is on.”
“Of course, he’s on Madam Qing’s side. Yesterday, Gu Xiruo’s actions towards Madam Qing went a bit too far, even Qing Yukong couldn’t overlook it,” Lou Manqing said with a hint of schadenfreude.
“Madam Qing must be pleased,” Wang Jinhe chuckled.
Madam Qing should be grateful that her son is filial, or else she might have been enraged to the point of fainting.
“Sister-in-law, let me tell you, Madam Qing was actually so angry yesterday that she fainted. Qing Yukong asked Gu Xiruo to apologize to Madam Qing, but Gu Xiruo still felt she did nothing wrong, which further angered Qing Yukong,” Lou Manqing couldn’t help but laugh as he shared the incident.
Gu Xiruo is indeed quite formidable, capable of thoroughly infuriating a man who adores her.
It’s quite intriguing.
Wang Jinhe stroked her chin, pondering what Gu Xiruo’s next move might be.
In the Qing residence, Gu Xiruo sat in her room with a stern expression.
The events of yesterday were still vivid in her mind.
Qing Yukong actually chose Madam. Qing, that old woman. He even made her apologize to the old woman first? Why should she apologize?