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

Chapters 650 and 651. The End
Bai Suihe said, "Those ships are still very useful to your sister. If you want them directly, you can go and discuss it with your sister."

Bai Suihe's words silenced the two brothers; they truly didn't have the guts.

However, when they thought of Rongchao's other businesses, the two brothers gave up the idea. Those businesses were now managed by the two uncles of the Bai family. What would it mean if they interfered again?
"Then, Father, can we continue building boats in the small fishing village? You won't need to find us another place."

Gu Kaiyuan said, "I'm afraid the small fishing village is no longer suitable. I think you could choose an island to settle down on."

Look at your sister, she built her own empire from scratch.

You two brothers, although you may not be as talented or intelligent as your sister, I believe she would be willing to support you if you wanted to make something of yourself. What do you think of those islands overseas?

Gu Kaiyuan had mentioned it to them before, but both of them thought Gu Kaiyuan was joking, and neither of them wanted to go to those islands to become natives.

But things are different now. My sister has already reached that position, so it's not impossible for them to consider it.

At worst, they can simply not establish their own lineage and instead tie themselves to their sister, paying tribute every year. This would be a way for them, as the younger brothers, to show their filial piety towards their sister, and perhaps they would be less harsh on them in the future.

The two brothers blinked, and together they made a decision: "We'll listen to our sister when the time comes."

Bai Suihe, "..."

Gu Kaiyuan, “…”

Those two rascals are as unlikable as ever. They're still here, so why do they listen to their older sister in everything?

Bai Suihe glanced at the three of them, father and sons, and then, too lazy to pay them any attention, simply closed her eyes.

The convoy swayed and bumped along the way, receiving a warm welcome from officials at various locations, and finally arrived in the capital.

Seeing this place they hadn't visited in over a decade, the two had never intended to set foot there again. Little did they expect that, after all the twists and turns, they would return in this way.

As she was escorted into the palace by civil and military officials, Bai Suihe recognized some familiar faces among the procession.

Gu Xingyang seems to have a knack for managing people. All those who followed him before have found new places, and compared to this daughter, she seems more like a time traveler.

But upon closer reflection, the other person did indeed travel through time with her, and probably put in even more effort than she did in places she was unaware of.

Gu Xingyang stood at the palace gate and saw the carriage enter. She immediately went to greet it. Here, she had already prepared the special jade carriage for the emperor and empress dowager.

He helped his parents onto the jade carriage and then walked alongside them.

Wherever he went, palace servants and guards knelt down, creating a strong sense of ceremony.

Gu Kaiyuan and Bai Suihe suppressed their discomfort and went to the West Palace that Gu Xingyang had specially prepared for them; from now on, this would be their territory.

“You’re becoming more and more imposing now,” Bai Suihe said, holding Gu Xingyang’s hand tightly from the moment she entered the palace after nearly three years apart. “You must have suffered a lot.”

Gu Xingyang's actions can be considered a power grab, and the difficulties involved are unimaginable.

All Bai Suihe and the others could do to help was to spend money and resources, especially on food from their spatial storage, which they also contributed a lot of! However, her subsidies were only a small part; the real big part came from those several deserted islands overseas, which they planted with potatoes, sweet potatoes, and the like. With these high-yield crops, they really won over the hearts of many.

"Mother, look, I'm perfectly fine," Gu Xingyang said, turning around in front of them with only good news. "But I've lost a little weight, Mother. You'd better give me some good nutrition."

"There is an imperial kitchen in this palace, and my cooking skills are nothing to brag about." Bai Suihe smiled with her eyes crinkling, but she also knew her own limitations. She could do small-scale cooking, but she couldn't make exquisite dishes.

“That’s different. I love the taste of my mother’s cooking. Over the years, I’ve only been able to occasionally treat myself to a meal at my uncle’s restaurant. Although it’s only about 50% similar, it’s enough to ease my longing.”

Bai Suihe tapped her forehead. Although they hadn't seen each other for several years, she was still the same daughter. "You, whatever you want to eat later, Mom will make it for you."

The two Gu brothers pouted; whenever they met their eldest sister, their parents always showed favoritism.

Look at their eyes, they're so tender, it's nothing compared to the look of disappointment they give each other.

However, when Gu Xingyang's eyes swept over them, the two brothers immediately changed their expressions, grinning from ear to ear, and said in unison, "Sister, we've missed you so much."

Gu Xingyang glanced at them and said, "If your eyes are sincere, I'll believe you. I've been away from home for the past few years, and I've heard that you've all fallen behind in your studies."

The Gu brothers felt a chill run down their spines, knowing that nothing could be hidden from their older sister. Even after she left, they still had to send someone to keep an eye on things at home.

“We don’t have the talent for studying, but don’t worry, sister, we’re very good at martial arts. We’ll protect you from now on.”

"Hehe, you think I need more people to protect me? Protect yourselves first. Since you think you're doing well in martial arts, then you can go to the military camp to train."

Gu Xingyang had thought about this issue before, but she didn't want her parents to be without their children to keep them company, so she resisted the urge to bring them out.

But things are different now. The world is at peace, and military power has been returned to her hands. She sent the two brothers to the military camp to correct their bad habits.

"Isn't that unnecessary? There's no more fighting on the border."

This sister is incredibly capable. Not only did she successfully usurp the throne, but she also subdued those small border countries. Before she even conquered the capital, they were already paying tribute to her.

If they went there at this time, they wouldn't be treated like mascots, but rather fawned over. Although life wouldn't be difficult, they would still suffer. That place was poor and remote, and they really couldn't make it there.

Little did they know that even though there was no war to fight now, Gu Xingyang had her own training system, and the army under her reforms was no longer what it used to be.

It's impossible for Gu Xingchen and his brothers to go there and live a good life; they might even receive special treatment.

“You are my own brothers, and as your older sister, of course I would not let you be in danger. It is precisely because there are no hidden dangers on the border that I am sending you there to train.”

Seeing the slyness in her daughter's eyes, Bai Suihe chuckled and toured the West Palace with Gu Kaiyuan. "This is where we'll be staying. Let's take a good look at the rest and let the siblings figure it out themselves."

Gu Kaiyuan had no objections, since his daughter would never harm his two sons.

For some reason, Gu Xingchen and his brother readily agreed, and for a period of three years. They even made a bold statement, saying that they would not come back to embarrass their sister if they did not make something of themselves.

Hearing the laughter coming from outside, Bai Suihe and the others smiled without saying a word. These days are really good.