Chapter 799: Ask Me, and I’ll Tell You

For the first time, Gu Sheng felt truly powerless, as Wang Jinhe’s words struck a deep chord within him.

Gritting his teeth, Gu Sheng followed her into the room, where he fell silent upon seeing his son lying on the bed.

Observing Gu Sheng’s silent demeanor, Wang Jinhe couldn’t help but be somewhat ironic. “Seeing your son in this state, poisoned by your daughter whom you have cherished so dearly, do you have anything to say?”

Gu Xiruo, standing nearby, darkened in expression upon hearing Wang Jinhe’s words. “Stop talking nonsense. What does this have to do with me?”

“Whether it concerns you, you know best. You admitted to your past actions, but now, when faced with these current events, you don’t even dare to admit to anything?” Wang Jinhe’s words made Gu Xiruo glare at her in anger.

With such accusations hanging over her, it would complicate everything she attempted in the future. This was not a favorable situation.

Wearing a cold expression, Gu Xiruo spoke up, “Without evidence, it’s best not to spread baseless accusations, Princess. Don’t think being a princess gives you the right to slander others without consequences.”

Wang Jinhe smiled without saying a word. Evidence? It would naturally be provided to Gu Xiruo later. She just hoped that Gu Xiruo wouldn’t be too surprised when the time came.

Seeing Wang Jinhe’s demeanor, Gu Xiruo had a sense of foreboding and warily asked, “What are you up to?”

Wang Jinhe innocently pointed to herself and said, “I’m not up to anything.”

She simply wanted Gu Xiruo to face the consequences when the time came. Wouldn’t she be delighted then?

However, Gu Xiruo didn’t believe a word of Wang Jinhe’s schemes. “Don’t try to deceive me.”

Before Wang Jinhe could say more, Nan Qiao emerged from inside, reassuringly saying, “Don’t worry, Sister-in-law. The antidote is being prepared by Wan Gu and me.”

“When will he wake up?” Wang Jinhe directed this question at Gu Xiruo, noticing her nervously clasping her own hands, with her gaze flickering towards Nan Qiao.

“In a few days, he should be fine.”

“Thank you for all your hard work.”

“It’s no trouble. I’ll go discuss things further with Wan Gu.” Nan Qiao only came out to share this good news with Wang Jinhe.

Wang Jinhe nodded with a smile, watching Nan Qiao head back inside to speak with Wan Gu.

Turning to Gu Xiruo, she asked, “Do you think there will be evidence pointing to you poisoning him once he wakes up?”

Gu Xiruo looked into the room, eyes lowered to conceal the rage within.

She and Gu Yanqi knew the truth. If he truly woke up, it wouldn’t bode well for her. She couldn’t and wouldn’t let that happen.

Gu Yanqi, you pushed me to this.

Wouldn’t it be better if you just stayed dead? Why linger here to torment me?

Yuan Bao trailed behind Wang Jinhe, observing Gu Xiruo closely, noticing the intensity of the anger in her eyes.

Gu Xiruo was indeed too naive, easily manipulated by a few words from Wang Jinhe.

How could someone like her get others to act on her behalf?

Gu Sheng looked at Gu Xiruo. “You saved Yanqi, and we…”

“He is himself, and you are yourself. You cannot be generalized or compared. You have no right to do so,” Wang Jinhe stated coldly.

Gu Xiruo glared at Gu Sheng with resentment. He had promised to cherish her the most, yet now he was also seeking Wang Jinhe, hoping to reconcile with her.

Did he think she would allow such a thing to happen? Let Wang Jinhe come back and replace her?

“Dad, you may want to get involved with someone, but unfortunately, they’re not interested,” Gu Xiruo sarcastically remarked while looking at Gu Sheng.

Turning to face Gu Xiruo, Gu Sheng’s expression darkened upon hearing her sarcastic tone. “It’s none of your concern.”

“Not my concern? Dad, that’s not right. In the past, you were so good to me that you were willing to forsake this biological daughter for me. Now you want to cozy up to her. What do you think she feels? Couldn’t she see you as merely using her?” Gu Xiruo asked with a smile, not angry but rather amused.

Gu Sheng trembled with anger. What was this troublemaker up to?

Staring coldly at Gu Xiruo, he questioned, “What do you want?”

“I don’t want anything. I’m just reminding my father of certain things. If you mind, then consider I never said anything,” Gu Xiruo looked at Gu Sheng with a look of helplessness, as if she had been greatly wronged.

Wang Jinhe watched with interest as they bickered back and forth.

Gu Xiruo was indeed right in questioning Gu Sheng’s motives. However, the current situation didn’t seem suitable for delving into that discussion.

“Gu Sheng, you don’t need to waste your scheming efforts on me. The best relationship between us is that of strangers,” Wang Jinhe firmly declared her stance.

Gu Xiruo chuckled, “See? I told you. She doesn’t need your so-called fatherly presence at all.”

After so many years without a biological father in the picture, why would she suddenly want one now?

Gu Sheng truly overestimated his importance.

“If I’m not mistaken, she has loving foster parents who care for her. You, who have hurt her foster father, are simply unnecessary,” Gu Xiruo’s words felt like a sharp knife piercing Gu Sheng’s heart.

Gu Sheng glared at Gu Xiruo. “Shut up. This is not the place for you to speak.”

Gu Xiruo, displeased by Gu Sheng’s reprimand at that moment, looked back at him with discontent.

“Father, you better think carefully before speaking to me. Don’t end up regretting it for the rest of your life,” Gu Xiruo warned Gu Sheng.

Wang Jinhe observed Gu Sheng’s somewhat apprehensive demeanor, her brows slightly furrowed in thought.

What leverage did Gu Xiruo hold over Gu Sheng, or what was going on?

It was strange how Gu Sheng fell silent just because of one statement from Gu Xiruo.

“Are you curious about why he’s behaving like this? Do you want to know? If you do, ask me, and I’ll tell you,” Gu Xiruo excitedly asked Wang Jinhe.

Wang Jinhe turned and walked back into the room, unwilling to engage with the provocations.

Yuan Bao followed Wang Jinhe, speaking loud enough for everyone to hear, “Miss Gu seems to have some mental issues. You should keep your distance from her to avoid getting hurt.”

Wang Jinhe couldn’t help but smile at Yuan Bao’s remark, finding it somewhat amusing.

Initially feeling pleased with herself, Gu Xiruo became furious upon hearing Yuan Bao’s words.

That darn Yuan Bao, how dare…

Yuan Bao’s words were like a slap in the face, serving no purpose but to belittle her.

But it didn’t end there. Yuan Bao continued, “Thinking that holding something over Gu Sheng gives you the power to threaten our princess. What were you thinking?”

“Yuan Bao, others can hear you. It’s not appropriate to speak so loudly,” Wang Jinhe finally couldn’t resist turning to Yuan Bao and offering a gentle reminder.