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

Chapter 135 135. Goddaughter
I originally thought it would take some time to find out the inside story, but I didn't expect to find out some of it from my mother.

Liu Yun mentally added another note to Bai Suihe's name, still unsure how to give her daughter a hard time to make her care so much.

"The Bai family is extremely wealthy; no one knows exactly how many businesses they own."

Your grandfather's success today is also due to the great care he received from the Bai family.

Despite the Bai family's unassuming nature, it is said that their favorite thing to do is to sponsor students from poor families, and many officials in the court have benefited from their kindness.

However, due to limited knowledge and resources, very few students from poor families can attain high positions.

Your grandfather was fortunate enough to be promoted to the rank of Second-Rank Vice Minister, which allowed him to marry his eldest daughter into the Gu family.

"Don't underestimate the Bai family just because they're merchants. When it comes to connections, the Gu family is far superior."

"But why are they ignoring Third Aunt?"

"Silly girl, do you really think the Bai family didn't do anything?" Liu Yun sighed. In fact, everyone had already seen through it, but there was no evidence.

"Do you really think your third aunt's two maids are that loyal? They've already been released from their indentures, yet they still come here to do this servant work?"

"The Bai family is just changing the name but not the substance, so that others can't say anything and the Gu family can't take advantage of them anymore."

"Since you know, why don't you point it out?"

Gu Antong was unwilling. She was the eldest daughter of the Gu family, and the Gu family had not split up. Why couldn't she enjoy the benefits?

"What do you mean? The household registration and travel permits that Dongmei and the others produced are genuine, and the escorts also agree. We are criminals now, how can we let people of good status be yelled at by us?"

"But my third aunt..."

"That's because they choose to interact this way, what can you say?"

Gu Antong's shoulders slumped. "What a clever scheme."

"Let them scheme," Liu Yun said, hoping to provoke Gu Antong's fighting spirit. "As long as my son becomes successful in the future, we can settle accounts with them later."

I think Gu Kaiyuan is right. We shouldn't try to solve our own problems; we should go to your grandfather.

Gu Antong: "What can my grandfather do?"
Could you bring us a change of clothes? Or could you prepare some delicious food for us?

The Third Prince felt extremely uncomfortable in the carriage; even the blankets smelled strange. If this continued, he might have to leave in just a few days.

"Why do you think the Third Prince came here? Why was your grandfather attacked and killed several times?"

I've been guessing these past few days that your grandfather probably has something the Third Prince and his group want, and the question now is whether they've reached an agreement.

This is also my son's opportunity. If your grandfather is willing to use the leverage he holds for you, how could you not soar to great heights?

Gu Antong's eyes lit up, but she quickly regained her composure. "Mother, it's not that easy. Even if Grandfather were to help, he would help Father, Second Uncle, or Anliang."

Despite being favored in the Gu family, she knew her place and knew she couldn't compare to the men in the household.

"It's all about human effort. How will we know if we don't try?" Liu Yun said confidently. "These princes have grown up, and the Third Prince's mother is the most favored Consort Liang. They are not without a chance to compete."

For the Gu family to return to the imperial court, without a powerful in-law, it would be virtually impossible. However, if they were to ally themselves with the Third Prince, things might be different.

"As long as my son can bear a child or two for the Third Prince, even if he only ends up being a prince, my son, as the mother of a county prince or princess, will still elevate our family's status."

Gu Antong blushed when she heard this. Her mother was really something, how did she end up talking about having children?
Liu Yun was about to comfort Gu Antong when her third sister-in-law returned carrying a bucket of water. "Sister-in-law, you're all so leisurely, leaving me here as a maid."

"Second sister-in-law, this was already divided up. We, the eldest son's family, are responsible for gathering firewood and cooking, while you are responsible for other miscellaneous tasks. How can this be such a great injustice?"

"You are only responsible for two things, but there are countless other miscellaneous tasks."

That master bosses me around like I'm nothing, treating me like a maid. Xu Yulan plopped down next to them, feeling resentful seeing the mother and daughter so relaxed.

"You know, he needs to rinse his mouth after eating. He hasn't done much all day, and he still needs to wash up. I've already brought him water several times, and it's barely enough."

"We're in exile! We're exhausted after a whole day, and we still have to be their slaves. We can't possibly endure another day like this."

"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, they're important people. If you serve them well now, you'll have more goodwill in the future. Who knows, if they're happy, they might help your second brother or An Wei get a good position. Then your second brother's wife will finally be able to enjoy her hardship." Liu Yun was best at making empty promises, and she was already spouting them off.

"That's still some unknown. I don't want to do it anymore right now. How about we switch, sister-in-law?"

This time, Liu Yun didn't refuse. Instead, contrary to her usual behavior, she readily agreed, "I have no objection. If not, we can switch tomorrow."

Xu Yulan was somewhat suspicious. When did her sister-in-law become so easy to talk to? Could there be a trap she didn't know about?

“Then let’s talk about it tomorrow,” Xu Yulan said, not thinking that Liu Yun would be so easy to talk to. Now that her aunt was no longer on her side, she was being extra careful.

"I'm exhausted after a long day. You guys watch the fire and remember to boil plenty of water. Who knows if that person will need water in the middle of the night?" Xu Yulan yawned, too lazy to wash up. Anyway, she wasn't like Gu Antong, eager to climb the social ladder.

Xu Yulan lay down immediately after simply spreading out her bedding next to the fire.

Gu Antong looked away with some disdain and saw that Gu Kaiping was already laying out an oilcloth, which was specially arranged for his grandfather and two younger brothers.

"Rest now, you've had a long day." Liu Yun didn't want to say anything more, unsure if Xu Yulan was really asleep.

“Master,” Ming Peifeng said, tidying up the carriage before letting Rong Ruiyuan in.

“Peifeng, let’s not keep our people too close. We should give others a chance too.”

"But what about Master's safety?"

"Don't worry, those guards won't just stand by and watch. Our people will make their move when the time is right."

"Isn't this too risky?" After all, these people from the Gu family don't even know any fancy moves, how could they possibly protect their master's safety? They might even slack off at a crucial moment.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. We don't have much time left, and we need to get what we want in the next few days."

My father has assigned me a task, and if I fail to complete it, I will be attacked by my brothers in court, and my reputation with my father will also decline.

"No news from the capital yet?"

"Not yet, but it should be soon..."

(End of this chapter)