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

Chapter 157. Eating melon seeds
Bai Suihe smiled but did not answer, and went straight to find a seat.

She came along to watch the drama unfold, so of course she had to be there in person to get the firsthand information.

"Father, you called me over because you have something to discuss." Gu Kaiyuan helped by throwing two pieces of firewood into the fire. He had to help out since he was here, even though the fire was already burning brightly.

“You shouldn’t have revealed the Third Prince’s identity today,” Gu Kaiping was the first to jump out and criticize.

Gu Kaiyuan said, "Brother, are you mistaken? What do you mean by exposing the Third Prince's identity? Do you think the Third Prince's identity can be hidden?"
Don't forget, so many of us came from the capital together; a large portion of us know each other.

Gu Kaiping was speechless, but Gu Kaiyuan didn't let it go. "You can just laugh at yourself for the sake of it. Why did you take it so seriously?"
I was desperate at the time; I couldn't just watch the Third Prince defy public opinion for such a trivial matter concerning our family.

"..." Gu Kaiping looked bewildered. How could this be considered good for the Third Prince?
Gu Kaiyuan slapped his thigh and said, "Big brother, why don't you understand yet? The matter between us and Grandfather is a family matter. The Third Prince's involvement inevitably gives people the impression that he is abusing his power."

National laws and family rules each have their own systems and regulations. Even His Majesty cannot interfere in family affairs, let alone the Third Prince, who is not yet the ruler.

"How dare you!" Gu Baijiang quickly looked around and pointed at Gu Kaiyuan. "You're becoming more and more outspoken. You're trying to get your whole family killed."

“Father,” Gu Kaiyuan said dismissively, “you called me here just to make all sorts of accusations, but when it comes to questioning me, shouldn’t I at least have a chance to defend myself?”

I'm doing this for the sake of my family and the entire clan.

"In that situation, it would be disadvantageous for us to anger either the Third Prince or our Great-Grandfather." Gu Kaiyuan said in a serious tone, "I think Father, instead of criticizing me, you should talk to my eldest brother. Our family's reputation and my eldest niece's reputation are almost ruined by him."

Listen to what my elder brother said earlier, it's like he'd love to sell his daughter. When has our Gu family's legitimate daughter ever been treated so lightly?

Gu Kaiyuan was genuinely angry when he said this. Even if he broke ties with this family later, he would still be implicated in some way.

His good baby must not be affected in the slightest in the future.

The thought of having a cousin who would become his concubine filled Gu Kaiyuan with rage, and he wanted to kill any possibility of it happening.

Instead of being a proper wife, she insisted on becoming someone else's concubine, which shows how good her upbringing was.

Gu Antong was also furious. Her father had really put her in a terrible situation, completely disregarding her life or death.

Liu Yun sided with Gu Kaiyuan this time. Gu Kaiping was simply outrageous. How could he say such things in that setting?
The second wife sat aside and watched the commotion. The more the third wife and the first wife made a scene, the better it would be for them.

“Your eldest brother’s mistake was unintentional,” Gu Baijiang still defended his eldest son.

Gu Kaiyuan had anticipated this outcome, so he wasn't upset. Instead, he looked at Gu Antong with sympathy.

Gu Antong was so angry at this sudden display of sympathy that her face turned red.

She needs her third uncle's sympathy, this shameless man.

And what kind of look was that from Third Aunt? Was she watching me make a fool of myself, or laughing at me?
If Bai Suihe knew, she would probably cry foul. It's true that she was just watching the show, but she didn't mean to mock her. She just felt sorry for Gu Antong. In the face of power, even the slightest bit of family affection couldn't protect her from the storm, and she even had to be prepared to be used.

"Whatever Father says goes," Gu Kaiyuan said indifferently. "I'm afraid my niece won't have a high status when she enters the manor, and she might even have to be prepared to be attacked by others." Gu Kaiping then looked apologetic and said to Gu Antong, "Tong'er, I really didn't mean it at the time. I just thought that if you could leave with the Third Prince, you wouldn't have to suffer with us anymore."

Gu Antong was deeply moved. "Dad, I know you're doing this for my own good. I won't be easily swayed by others."

Bai Suihe winked at Gu Kaiyuan, "See? Your good deed is seen as having ulterior motives by others."

Gu Kaiyuan wasn't disappointed. He knew who these people were anyway. Now he could just talk to them and wear down their patience each time, so he could achieve his goal.

“Let bygones be bygones,” Gu Baijiang said, having summoned Gu Kaiyuan for other reasons as well. “After we left, what did you say to your great-grandfather?”

"So that's what Dad wanted to ask about. Actually, it's nothing. I just wanted to tell my great-grandfather about all the hardships we've had over the years."

We want them to give Dad some time, to give us a chance to make amends.

"They still want to make amends? This is all in the past..." Gu Kaichen asked in surprise, "Do they still want to make any excessive demands?"

Gu Kaiyuan ignored him. "Father, after all, the entire family lost its home and property because of us. This matter will not be easily forgotten until we give an explanation."

Moreover, I think my great-grandfather isn't joking about wanting to expel our branch of the clan. If it really comes to that, how will my elder brothers and the others pursue their careers in government?

Gu Kaiyuan knew that to strike a snake, you have to hit its vital spot, so the Gu brothers all shut up.

No one can bear the consequences, not to mention they have a son and will have grandchildren in the future, so they have to think about it.

"Didn't you give them a heads-up, or tell them about their relationship with the Third Prince?"

Gu Kaiyuan looked bewildered. "Father, what is our relationship with the Third Prince? Isn't it because his carriage frame was damaged that he temporarily traveled with us?"

Gu Baijiang really wanted to hit someone at this moment. Even if Gu Kaiyuan was stupid, he wouldn't be this stupid. It was obvious that he was deliberately trying to anger him. But he really hadn't mentioned these things to him, so he really couldn't refute it.

Bai Suihe lowered her head, puffed out her cheeks, and finally couldn't hold back any longer. She bit her tongue lightly to stop herself from laughing.

“Oh, I know,” Gu Kaiyuan said, glancing knowingly at Gu Antong. “Antong might be taken into the prince’s residence in the future.”

Bai Suihe pinched her arm hard. Gu Kaiyuan really knew how to bring up the most awkward things. Why did he have to use the word "Na"? She didn't even need to look to know how ugly the eldest son's face looked right now.

Xu Yulan didn't have her patience and grinned. Gu Kaichen, who was sitting next to her, pinched her hard, and she quickly covered her mouth and sat up straight. "Why is this smoke so pungent?"

……

“Grandfather, look at Third Uncle,” Gu Antong could no longer sit still. She covered her face and ran back to the carriage. Liu Yun glared at Gu Kaiyuan and quickly followed to comfort him.

Bai Suihe gently patted Gu Kaiyuan's back at this moment, "Husband, why do you tell everyone the truth?"