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

Chapter 341. The Summoning
When Rong Ruiyuan heard him mention this matter, his expression froze for a moment. If the silver he brought could buy a portion of the land in Zhang County, that would be the best he could hope for; the rest would depend on the tributes from the other county magistrates.

If Gu Baijiang were sensible and handed over the money in his hand, his assets could at least multiply several times.

"Go and inform Gu Baijiang that I have arrived in Zhang County and tell him to come see me as soon as possible." Rong Ruiyuan thought for a moment and then continued, "Remember to have Gu Antong come along as well."

Since she's already being used as a shield, she should just do her job.

Ming Peifeng naturally wanted Gu Baijiang to take out the money as soon as possible. He had given Gu Baijiang a lot of money along the way, and he had also lent Gu Baijiang some money privately, promising to pay it back several times over.

With this money, he could at least get some soup too.

The Gu family hasn't come to the city these days, and I don't know what they've been busy with at home all day.

Little did they know that the Gu family had little money and could only stay in the village as much as possible to reduce their expenses.

Rong Ruiyuan hadn't thought to inform the Gu family in the past few days, and of course he wouldn't interfere.

After instructing someone to go to Tian Village, Ming Peifeng asked with concern, "Your Highness, Gu Baijiang has always been very dissatisfied with not being able to help him regain his official position, and I'm afraid he won't compromise easily."

“It’s not that people have ambition, it’s that they lack self-awareness. In his current state, even if I do everything in my power to help him return to the court, the Emperor and the officials will not want to see him.” Rong Ruiyuan was unwilling to admit his own incompetence and directly shifted the blame.

Ming Peifeng, "What about Master Gu?"

"He is not a concern. If Gu Baijiang is sensible, I might as well give him a helping hand, considering how he helped me."

"They'll be here in a bit, and they'll need your help..."

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Gu Baijiang and his group arrived quickly. Upon hearing that the Third Prince had arrived in Zhang County and wanted to summon him, they immediately changed into their best robes and prepared to enter the city.

The messenger, finding that he was alone, said, "Bring your young lady along as well."

Gu Antong's eyes lit up; the Third Prince still remembered her.

Liu Yun immediately went to do her hair and makeup, putting on all the carefully selected headdresses.

Although it's not as exquisite and luxurious, at least she's no longer a village girl.

As the mother and daughter went out, they saw Xu Shuanghong standing to the side with Fan Meilin, who said with a flattering expression, "An Tong looks a bit frail going out like this. Let Meilin come along so she can help out."

Gu Antong sized up Fan Meiling, who had dressed up quite carefully. She was alluring and looked weak, her intentions practically written all over her face.

Her own status is not even settled yet, and these people are already trying to steal her boyfriend; their intentions are despicable.

Liu Yun's face darkened. "Do you think the Third Prince can be seen by just anyone?"
"And you're supposed to help out? There's so much work to do around the house, waiting for you to do it, but I've never seen you be very diligent."

"Liu, how dare you speak to me like that?" Xu Shuanghong tried to use seniority to suppress her, and she had done so many times these past few days. However, that old man Gu Baijiang was inhuman and always favored his own son. It was difficult to be a stepmother, let alone a stepmother-in-law.

“Madam,” Liu Yun didn’t even bother with the pretense she had before, “we know what you’re thinking. If you behave yourself, we’re willing to give you face. But when you shouldn’t reach out, you’d better keep your hands to yourself. Otherwise, even my father-in-law probably won’t tolerate you.”

After Liu Yun finished speaking, she ignored the unpleasant expressions on the mother and daughter's faces and led Gu Antong directly towards the carriage. Gu Baijiang was already waiting in the carriage. Seeing the newly dressed Gu Antong, he nodded in satisfaction and invited his eldest son and his wife to get into the carriage together.

The second branch of the family objected, and Gu Kaichen quickly stepped forward, "Father, let's go too."

"What are you going to do? Stay home and keep watch." Gu Baijiang glared at him, then looked kindly at his grandson following behind him. "Anwei, you come along too."

Xu Yulan was delighted to hear this. It didn't matter whether she and her husband went or not, but it would be a great thing if her son could show his face in front of the Third Prince again.

As for Gu Anliang of the eldest branch, even though he wanted to go, he didn't go forward because he knew that his grandfather had already made arrangements to balance the two branches.

When he saw Liu Yun about to speak, he quickly stopped her with a look and shook his head. At this critical moment, there could be no argument.

Xu Shuanghong pushed her daughter forward, and Gu Baijiang gave her a cold look. "Madam, I'll leave the household affairs to you."

After Gu Baijiang finished speaking, he immediately lowered the curtain. He hadn't even settled things for his Gu family yet, so how could he possibly care about Xu Shuanghong and her daughter?

His Highness specifically instructed An Tong to go over this time, so he has to reassess the value of this granddaughter. Some of his previous thoughts can only be put aside for now, and he can't let his heart drift away from his granddaughter.

Gu Kaichen watched the carriage drive away before turning away. He had no standing in the family now, so he might as well go to the next village to have some fun.

Xu Yulan didn't mind his departure. It was better that he wasn't home, so he wouldn't have to follow that little cutie around every day.

Even in that state, he's still restless. Even if he manages to seduce someone, he's still a hen that can't lay eggs.

As the Gu family members left one by one, Xu Shuanghong and her daughter stood there in a daze. So what were they after?
Fan Meibao stood with her arms crossed and laughed, "Look, this is what you all planned, but in the end it all came to nothing."

After saying that, she hummed a song and went back to her room. Since she was already like this, she could do whatever made her comfortable. Now, no one in the Gu family dared to order her around anymore, because she really could go crazy, and when she did, she would scare everyone. That was fine...

Gu Kaiyuan knew that the Gu family had moved to the city, but he didn't care because after much deliberation, he finally settled on the name Gu Xingyang.

He is currently holding Xiaoxingyang in the yard, letting her bask in the sun. He heard from Suihe that it's good for children to get more sun, so he asked Granny Pang. She didn't object, but just said to avoid the wind and not let the child get cold.

The sun was shining brightly, and the father and daughter were sitting comfortably in the sunlight, chatting casually.

"Father, aren't you curious about the Gu family's trip to the city?"

"Is our baby curious?" He didn't really treat Gu Xingyang in his arms like a baby; he would also talk to her about some things at home.

Of course, this only applies when she is awake. Even though this little baby is full of energy when she is awake, she does sleep a lot.

"Does Father know?"

"I know a little," Gu Kaiyuan said, feeling he was being modest. "When the Third Prince arrives, he'll probably ask him for money again."

Gu Xingyang grinned, "Daddy, what do you think they'll do if they find out the money is missing?"

Gu Kaiyuan squinted at the road ahead, "What to do? Just let it be..."

(End of this chapter)