Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Chapter 134. Unveiling
Bai Suihe inwardly scoffed at Gu Antong's wishful thinking. How could a smart businesswoman put all her eggs in one basket?

Marrying her into the Gu family was probably a form of opportunism by Master Bai. Although her aunts married men who were not particularly prominent, their families still had considerable influence.

“From beginning to end, only the Gu family needed the Bai family. Your grandfather was able to go to the capital for the imperial examination because of the Bai family’s support.” Bai Suihe had to intimidate Gu Antong today and shatter her illusions so that they wouldn’t come looking for trouble every now and then.

At first, Bai Suihe was just watching with amusement, but after it happened so many times, she started to get tired of it.

This family is like an unkillable cockroach, quite annoying, but there's no way to get away from them for the time being.

Gu Antong didn't believe it and looked at Gu Kaiyuan. Gu Kaiyuan nodded in agreement, "If you don't believe me, you can go back and ask your grandfather or your father."

On that day, your father couldn't afford the dowry to marry your mother, so he had to ask the Bai family for help.

"Speaking of which, your father and mother were able to get married thanks to the Bai family's generosity."

Gu Antong's pupils contracted. She hadn't gotten any benefit from this, but instead had found herself a benefactor...

Bai Suihe added fuel to the fire, "Speaking of which, the Third Prince's principal wife is somewhat related to my Bai family. Why don't you go and ask the Third Prince?"

Given the Bai family head's methods, how could he not make multiple preparations if he wanted to gain a foothold in the capital, a city teeming with dignitaries?

Although the original owner's father prioritized his own interests, he did not stop Madam Bai from helping her. Bai Suihe could not really let it go unchecked, lest Gu Antong gain power one day and bite people like a mad dog.

According to the book, Gu Antong entered the Third Prince's residence, where there were many internal and external troubles. When that moment finally came, she would definitely inform Madam Bai in advance to prepare.

It seems that Gu Antong will face even greater difficulties at that time.

Gu Antong felt a sharp pain in her chest. She had been too naive, thinking only that by climbing up to the Third Prince, she could change her family's and her own current situation. She didn't realize that there were still mountains pressing down on her.

Unless she has no great ambitions in this life and is willing to remain unknown in the inner quarters.

But she was personally taught by Liu Yun, so how could she not know that success cannot be achieved without striving?

In an instant, she was filled with fighting spirit again. With her looks and talent, she was determined to fight her way out.

"Does my third aunt mean she doesn't want to help me?"

Bai Suihe didn't expect that even after everything had been explained so bluntly, he was still making a fuss. She glanced at Gu Kaiyuan and said, "You should handle this matter. After all, you're a member of the Gu family."

After Bai Suihe finished speaking, she returned to the carriage with Dongmei's help.

"Third Uncle, aren't you going to do anything about it?"

Gu Kaiyuan said, "How am I supposed to manage this? I'm still relying on them for food. If I go back with you, will I even have a place to stay?"

Thinking of the suffering her father and the others had endured today, Gu Antong immediately smiled calmly and said, "What are you saying, Uncle? Of course, I am. My father and second uncle were talking about you earlier."

Gu Kaiyuan said, "While pushing the cart, I kept saying, 'Thank you so much for always remembering me during the most difficult times.'"

Gu Antong was momentarily at a loss for words after Gu Kaiyuan's blunt remarks. Mainly, she was still quite naive and her personality hadn't evolved yet. The feeling of being seen through made her cheeks flush.

"As your uncle, let me give you some advice: be down-to-earth and understand your place."

"If you really want something, instead of begging your distant uncle and aunt, you should go to your grandfather. For the sake of the entire Gu family, I think your grandfather would be willing to do his best for you." After Gu Kaiyuan finished speaking, he added a few more pieces of firewood to the fire. Anyway, they had gathered enough firewood to burn until dawn.

Gu Antong knew that the purpose of this trip could not be achieved, so she could only leave with resentment.

As soon as they sat down by the Gu family's bonfire, Liu Yun sighed, "Your third uncle and aunt are a bit heartless. Don't go there to suffer their mistreatment anymore."

"Mom, we're all family, why won't they help us?"

"Silly child, it's their own loss if they don't help. When you have a bright future, you can use what happened today to make them suffer the consequences." Was Liu Yun not angry?

Of course she was angry. She didn't want Gu Antong to suffer the cold shoulder from the third son and his wife. She didn't stop her, but she wanted her daughter to experience it firsthand so that she could distinguish who was good to her in the future.

Uncles and aunts are all from a different branch of the family. In the future, all the resources of the Third Prince's side should naturally be allocated to Kaiping and Anliang. How could they be allowed to benefit others?

Gu Antong was unaware of Liu Yun's little scheme, but she was annoyed and said, "Mother, do you think I can't wear this same dress every day?"
I really don't want to wear those old, worn-out clothes anymore.

"But what can I do now? I have nowhere to buy it." Liu Yun is willing to spend money now, but the circumstances don't allow it.

"My third uncle told me to ask my grandfather for help if I need anything in the future. Do you think my grandfather will be able to help?"

Liu Yun's eyes flickered. "Your third uncle actually spoke like a human being this time. We should have a proper talk with your grandfather about this."

"But what about the rules that Grandfather set before?"

“What bullshit rules,” Liu Yun said, finding it really satisfying to swear. “Your grandfather set these rules back then just to arrange a good marriage for your father and his family.”

Unfortunately, his so-called rules were seen as mere child's play by the wealthy and powerful.

"You were too young before, so I didn't want to tell you these things. Only your maternal grandmother, being in the inner quarters, was unaware of the intricacies involved. She was tricked by the old Lady Hou, which is why she fell into the trap."

Liu Yun's face contorted as she spoke of this, "What noble family, what scholarly family? To put it bluntly, they were just a bunch of paupers."

But there's no turning back now that the arrow has been released; even if your mother regrets it, there's nothing she can do to change it.

After entering the Gu family, I worked diligently. If I hadn't been shrewd, I would have lost all of my dowry long ago.

Unfortunately, despite all the scheming, the royal family still benefited in the end.

I have no idea where my dowry went. Just thinking about it makes me so angry; it was all money I had carefully saved up.

Upon seeing Gu Antong, Liu Yun suddenly realized that she had gone off-topic again, "Do you think your second uncle marrying your second aunt was something your grandmother did intentionally?"

By then, everyone had already seen through the Gu family's hypocrisy. Gu Kaichen was getting older and his studies weren't progressing, so your grandfather simply went along with it and let your grandmother make the decision.

"What about Third Aunt?"

"That was obtained through your grandfather's begging. If your grandfather hadn't been promoted to Vice Minister of War a few years ago, the Bai family wouldn't have taken him seriously at all."

Gu Antong immediately sat up straight. "Is there some explanation from the Bai family? Why is Third Aunt so assertive?"