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

Chapter 379. The Separate Courtyard
Gu Xingyang wasn't trying to take credit; if she had a choice, she would also be willing to be a peacemaker.

“Suihe,” Gu Kaiyuan placed the child next to Bai Suihe and held Bai Suihe’s hands tightly, “It’s all my fault. I couldn’t protect you.”

Bai Suihe finally remembered him, but why was there a hint of estrangement in her eyes? Was she still blaming him?

"No, if we have another conflict with the Gu family, whose side will you take?"

Thinking of all the memories, Bai Suihe still felt somewhat resentful.

She used to be an observer; what happened to others was a story, but for her, it was an accident.

"After all this time, can't you see my stance?"
From now on, I have absolutely no connection with the Gu family. Whether they live or die is none of my business.

"What if it's Gu Baijiang..."

"I've already paid back everything I owed," Gu Kaiyuan replied decisively, as if afraid that the mother and daughter would hold another grudge against him if he hesitated even slightly. "From now on, I'll stay here and take care of our little family. Whatever you want to do, I'll be there for you."

Bai Suihe, "Don't you want to know why I fainted?"

Gu Kaiyuan blinked. Wasn't it because his memory had returned?

By the way, when we were talking about the Bai family earlier, was it because of the Bai family?

Bai Suihe recounted the final fate of the Bai family from her memory, and Gu Kaiyuan's face turned ashen. This was truly something the Third Prince and the Gu family were capable of.

Gu Baijiang has a lot of silver hidden away, but it's not enough to win people's hearts and build up a private army.

How could these people possibly let go of such a fat sheep as the Bai family, especially one they had a grudge against?

If you look at it that way, both he and Bai Suihe have family feuds.

“We’ve gained the upper hand this time, so we definitely won’t let them have their way again,” Gu Kaiyuan said solemnly. “The Third Prince isn’t as successful as he was in the last life. I’ll give him a little more push later.”

Bai Suihe said, "The key to completely eliminating hidden dangers is to take care of your family; it all depends on whether you're willing to give them up."

Gu Kaiyuan said, "You said it, I have nothing I'm reluctant to part with."

“The Gu family cannot be tied to the Third Prince.” Bai Suihe’s voice was cold and sharp. “Gu Antong cannot rely on the power of the royal family either.”

Thinking of the time she saw Gu Antong leading people to the Bai family's warehouse, where all the gold and silver except for the gold and silver given to the Third Prince as capital fell into her hands, and she used these good things to start winning people's hearts everywhere, how could she not hate her?

Gu Kaiyuan said, "I will find someone to take care of it."

Upon hearing about the Bai family's fate, Gu Kaiyuan knew that Gu Antong's time to die had come.

I was thinking of letting her keep running wild, but without the money Gu Baijiang had saved up, let's see what she can do now.

I was thinking of watching them fight amongst themselves after they returned to Beijing, but now I have to change my plans.

"My head doesn't hurt anymore. Help me up, I need to write a letter back home."

Previously, he only wanted to repay the debt of gratitude to the Bai family for giving birth to him, but now that she is Bai Suihe herself, she cannot watch the Bai family fall into danger.

None of the princes in the capital are good people. They are after the throne and power. Sooner or later, they will set their sights on the Bai family. It would be best to think of a way out for the Bai family before they make a move.

Although Gu Kaiyuan was somewhat worried, he still obediently helped her up. "Why don't you suggest I write it?"

Bai Suihe's memory has returned, but it's no longer the messy, dog-crawling style of before, nor is it that of a semi-illiterate person. Of course, there's no need to worry about revealing any flaws and having Gu Kaiyuan write for her again.

"Just prepare the writing materials for me; I need to write a letter to my mother."

Bai Suihe now feels a sense of urgency when she thinks about how her family is still in Beijing.

The Bai family has become quite conspicuous throughout the Rong Kingdom, especially among the emperors, who, despite lacking real ability, love to reap the benefits. Gu Xingyang said, "Mother, don't worry, things are different now."

The Third Prince is currently preoccupied with his own problems, while his maternal grandparents' family is safe for the time being...

Bai Suihe said, "I dare not gamble on that. Who knows if Rong Ruiyuan will become desperate and target the Bai family first if he fails to find the money?"

Gu Kaiyuan had already prepared the brush, ink, paper and inkstone. Bai Suihe sat up and felt dizzy for a moment, but she quickly overcame it.

Gu Kaiyuan picked the child up again and said, "You can write slowly for now. I'll leave the child with the nanny and the others to take care of him."

Bai Suihe didn't even look up. "Go ahead."

The father and daughter, ...

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Just when Gu Antong felt like she was about to fall apart, she finally arrived in the capital.

Looking at the city walls before them, the Gu family felt a pang of sadness. They had left here in disgrace back then, and although they were returning in a carriage with guards by their side, it was still a different story.

The third prince did not take them to his residence, but instead ordered his men to send them to a small courtyard under his own name.

Watching Rong Ruiyuan ride away at full speed, the Gu family knew that he was in a hurry to explain himself to the emperor and would probably be reprimanded.

But the Gu family wasn't worried. After all, they were father and son, and if anyone made a mistake, it would be someone else's fault.

I just don't know who's so unlucky to be used as a shield this time.

Gu Baijiang glanced at Ming Peifeng and saw that his face was deathly pale. He couldn't help but go over to comfort him, "Maybe there's still a chance for things to turn around."

Ming Peifeng nodded with a wry smile, "Now all we can do is hope for this."

"Lord Gu has never been to this villa before. Let me lead you inside."

He was just trying to make himself look good by saying that; the Third Prince certainly wouldn't allow him to run around like that now.

I didn't see those guards ostensibly protecting me; they were actually just keeping watch.

They weren't just wary of the Gu family, but also of him.

Gu Baijiang saw through their scheme but didn't say anything. He simply gestured for them to enter, and the group then entered the courtyard.

I wonder what the Third Prince intended to do with this villa. It's not far from the South Gate, and although it's not a large place with only two courtyards, it's been tidied up quite neatly.

The decorations here are quite ordinary, probably not even comparable to those of wealthy landlords.

I don't know if this is just for show, or if the Third Prince is really that poor.

Any imperial gift from the palace placed here would at least elevate its status, but it doesn't.

“This is the place His Highness the Third Prince prepared for meetings,” Ming Peifeng thought, contemplating his possible fate. He now only wanted to grasp at Gu Baijiang as his last straw, hoping that he might need Gu Baijiang's help to plead for him at a crucial moment.

The journey was described in great detail, and the situation of the neighbors was also briefly mentioned.

The Gu family's house had already been confiscated and has now been bestowed by the emperor upon other officials; there's no going back.

The Third Prince brought people here to settle down because he really had no other choice.

Although the Third Prince was born into the royal family, his mother's family was not prominent, so apart from his meager salary, he relied on the Consort's subsidies.

(End of this chapter)