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

Chapter 328. Making a Scene
The food at home wasn't even ready when there was a knock on the door.

Gu Kaiyuan was prepared. He sent Bai Suihe to her room and had Granny Pang watch over her before going out to meet the enemy.

Bai Suihe looked at his retreating figure with some regret. She hadn't even been able to witness such a wonderful spectacle.

But for the sake of the baby in her womb, she suppressed her curiosity.

Curiosity killed the cat. She's heavily pregnant now and quite obedient, so she doesn't dare to go out and take risks.

She's probably the most afraid of death of all the transmigrators right now, but she's self-aware enough to know that going out now might only hold them back, so she might as well stay inside and hide.

Sure enough, as soon as Granny Pang locked the door, she heard shouts from outside, "Where is Bai Shi? Let Bai Shi come out!"

"Back then, it was a grand affair with all the matchmakers, betrothal gifts, and sedan chairs carried by eight men. Why should she establish herself as a female household and let you marry into the family?"

Gu Baijiang's voice was louder than ever before. Was this what they called being righteous and confident?

“Miss, don’t pay attention to these people,” Granny Pang quickly reassured Bai Suihe, fearing that she would be affected. “This was not your idea, and the young master will handle it.”

Although they hadn't known each other for long, Granny Pang grew to appreciate Gu Kaiyuan more and more. She thought the lady had chosen a good son-in-law for her young lady.

"Granny, I'm just worried that Gu Kaiyuan's reputation will be completely ruined after what happened today."

“This is inevitable,” Granny Pang said helplessly. If he had a choice, she believed the son-in-law would not have taken this step.

"It's better to have a short pain than a long one. The Gu family is so complicated, and everyone has their own agenda. It's the right thing to stay out of it."

I used to think the Gu family members were pretty good, mostly simple and honest people, but I never expected this..."

Bai Suihe laughed sarcastically, "The main problem is their limited experience. Gu Baijiang can keep them hanging on by offering some benefits, and they'll regret it later."

The Gu family are not kind people, so how many of Gu Baijiang's so-called promises can he keep?

Not to mention the extremely selfish other members of the Gu family; trying to take advantage of them won't be so easy.

If it weren't for Gu Kaiyuan's help several times along the way, would the Gu clan have been able to safely reach Lingnan?

These people have limited vision; for a little immediate gain, they're willing to throw away sentimentality. It's better to see things clearly sooner rather than later.

I just feel a little sorry for Gu Kaiyuan. He will no longer have a family to rely on in this world. This might not be a big deal in later generations, but in ancient times, it will still have some impact.

“Miss is right. Consider the past as being wasted on the dogs. Let’s not meddle in their business anymore.”

At this moment, a commotion arose outside the door. It wasn't just Gu Baijiang; the members of the Gu clan were also shouting for Bai Suihe to come out and explain.

"Have you all made enough of a scene?" Gu Kaiyuan stood boldly in front of the crowd, with Zhuang Datou and Bai family servants blocking his way, and Lin Hua and Lin Wei following closely on either side, weapons in hand, watching their surroundings warily.

"Gu Kaiyuan, what kind of attitude is this?" Gu Kaiping, as the elder brother, put on airs at this moment, "Father and the elders came over, didn't you know to invite them in first?"

"Father?" Gu Kaiyuan smiled at Gu Baijiang. "If I remember correctly, the Gu clan patriarch sent a letter severing ties yesterday. Now we have no relation whatsoever."

"Father?" Gu Kaiping looked surprised; he really didn't know about this.

"That was all a misunderstanding. I'm taking it back now." Gu Baijiang stretched out his hand. "You'll only ever be a member of the Gu family for the rest of your life." What damned talk of leaving a way out? He shouldn't have listened to his uncle's nonsense. With Gu Kaiyuan's selfish nature, he wouldn't care about their lives in the future.

If things really come to an irreversible point, Gu Kaiyuan and the Bai family might even be clapping and cheering behind the scenes.

My son, who used to be well-behaved and sensible, has completely changed since he married that Bai woman.

Damn the Bai family, how did they raise their daughter?
She seemed quite well-behaved in the manor before, but now she's finally showing her true colors.

“That’s impossible. I’ve already left a record with the government,” Gu Kaiyuan sneered. “Besides, I’m a human being, not some Tom, Dick, or Harry. You can’t just take me and throw me away whenever you want. There’s no such logic to that.”

Gu Li said, "Even if your father has made mistakes, can't we sit down and talk things over properly? Why are you being so aggressive?"
Do you think becoming a son-in-law of the Bai family will bring you good fortune? The Bai family is just a merchant family, and merchants are all about profit. You're young and strong now, but when you get old, you might be abandoned.

"Grandpa, don't exaggerate here, but even if that day really comes, I'll accept it."

This was, after all, my choice, a choice I made when I was forced into a corner.

You forgot that you personally delivered the letter severing ties with my family yesterday, and you kept saying you wanted me to leave the clan.

I believe I have taken good care of my clansmen along the way, and whenever you encountered a crisis, I also advised the Bai family to generously donate.

Many of the items you use are provided by the Bai family, so where do you get the nerve to criticize us now?

Gu Li shut up. What Gu Kaiyuan said was true, but it couldn't be revealed in public like this.

He could feel the strange looks the villagers were giving him.

"Now let's talk about your marriage into the family," Gu Baijiang said, seeing that Gu Li wasn't cooperating, so he had to take matters into his own hands. "The Bai family is someone we brought into the family, and we even had a contract drawn up between you at the prefectural government office in the capital. How could you do this..."

"In truth, we are the ones who have wronged the Bai family. She entered the mansion with a grand wedding procession, but because of the Gu family, all of her dowry was confiscated, so now we have to rely on the Bai family's help to make a living."

Along the way, even when she took out her own money, she was ostracized by her family. She bought a car, but couldn't even get a seat..." Gu Kaiyuan looked at the crowd that had gathered around him. Many of them were locals, so he repeated himself.

“Those are just trivial matters and conflicts at home,” Gu Baijiang interrupted him. “Whose family doesn’t have these kinds of bumps and bruises?”
"The Bai family has no rules? Have you forgotten all the rules we've learned over the years?"

"What are the rules in the family? Oh, men are not allowed to take concubines. Our good second brother, however, took a concubine during the mourning period."

“We are just ordinary people now, so the mourning period won’t be so strict,” Gu Kaichen quickly retorted. Ordinary people only need to abstain from meat and women for seven days; there aren’t that many other restrictions.

Ordinary people are lucky to be alive. If they really follow the mourning rituals, who will raise the children and do the work?
"As you said, Second Brother, taking a concubine would break the rules of the family."

And Father, you stipulated that we couldn't take concubines, yet you still kept a mistress outside the family. What rules are left for the Gu family?

"..."

The scene fell silent. Everyone, whether they knew the answer or not, stared at Gu Baijiang in astonishment, wondering how he would respond.

To everyone's surprise, Gu Baijiang waved his hand and said, "Let's put these aside for now. How can you not discuss such a big matter as your marriage into the family without consulting your father?"

Even if I sever all ties with you, I still owe you the debt of raising and nurturing me.

(End of this chapter)