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

Chapters 653 and 654. Gu Baijiang's Side Story 2
"We are acting under orders," the garrison commander sneered, taking another step forward. The Gu family quickly retreated, and the villagers who had come to watch the commotion also hurriedly ran away.

Just who is the Gu family? And why is there an imperial edict targeting them?

“You must have made a mistake,” Liu Yun said with a smile. “I am His Majesty’s aunt, and these are all His Majesty’s relatives. If you don’t believe me, you can call Gu Kaiyuan and Bai Suihe over. They can testify.”

"How dare you address the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager by their names!" The soldiers behind him all drew their swords. "We are here on imperial orders. We advise you to behave yourselves."

“This is outrageous! She’s the empress now, how can she keep us trapped?”

"I understand. She's afraid others will know she's unfilial." Over the years, Xu Yulan has aged considerably due to hard work, and her health has deteriorated in recent years. If she could enjoy a few years of wealth and luxury before she dies, then it would be worth it.

The leading general gave them a cold glance and stopped arguing with them. In any case, it was impossible for them to pass through their area.

The villagers were also getting anxious. What were they going to do if these people were guarding this place?
The village chief mustered his courage and asked the soldiers, only to find that the order only applied to the Gu family and that other villagers were not affected and could still go out freely. He breathed a sigh of relief.

However, everyone felt uneasy. With these officers and soldiers guarding the area, their safety was guaranteed, but getting in and out was quite troublesome, requiring various checks.

If this happens, it will be a negative factor when others come to visit relatives or friends, or when their children get married. Does this mean their little village will be isolated along with the Gu family?

“You can leave if you want. We will help you register your household and provide you with land outside.”

The village chief was surprised by this unexpected windfall. Upon inquiring, he discovered that the village they were given was much larger than their current one, with much better farmland. After discussing it with everyone, they all decided to move.

No matter how much the Gu family verbally promised that they now ruled the world, seeing the guards at the village entrance made it clear that this was the main reason.

Even if it's His Majesty, or their family, there's probably no gratitude, only enmity.

They wanted to stay as far away from such families as possible, so the villagers discussed it and decided to relocate together.

As for the land left here, the garrison commander didn't argue with them and gave it all to the Gu family.

If they had received such a windfall a few days ago, they would have been overjoyed. But now they are trapped in the village. What do they need so much land for?
Plant them all? That would be like working them to death like oxen.

The family was scrambled back into the house, where they sat together, looking at each other in bewilderment.

The first to be unable to bear it were Gu Anwei's wives. They thought it was a joyous occasion, but they never expected it to turn into such a disaster.

"Grandfather, what exactly is going on?" Gu Anwei's wife, Liu Mei, looked nervous. Wasn't it supposed to be their sister-in-law who was now the emperor? They hadn't even had time to process this incredible news before they were trapped in this village.

Gu Anliang's wife, Huang Yu, held her child with a tense expression, "We can't leave this village. They won't want to kill us, will they?"

The Gu family members all looked grim; only they knew about the past.

They just didn't expect that after so many years, Gu Kaiyuan's family would still hold such a grudge.

Even if you don't want them to benefit from this, don't trap them here.

But don't they think they wouldn't want to benefit from this? It's precisely to prevent them from causing trouble.

"Liu, take them away first." Gu Baijiang didn't want to explain to them right now; he was already annoyed.

Liu Yun is now completely bewildered. She had finally seen a glimmer of hope, only to be dashed back to square one, even worse than before. Now the whole family is in the village, a reunion in a way, but it also means they are completely trapped here.

Putting herself in their shoes, Liu Yun suddenly understood why Bai Suihe and the others did what they did. If it were her, she probably would have been even more shameless.

Only Gu's father remained in the hall. After a moment of silence, Gu Kaichen said, "Father, shall we just stay here and obediently?"
Even if he doesn't acknowledge us, he can't keep us trapped here. Anwei is about to take the imperial examination; if we're stuck here, everything will be over.

If Gu Kaiyuan can't be relied upon, does he have to ruin his own son?

"Then what do you suggest we do? Go out and fight those soldiers to the death?" Gu Baijiang was naturally anxious. "Don't rush, let's see what we can do first."

He felt that all of this was orchestrated by Bai Suihe and her daughter, with the aim of preventing them from leaving the Gu family and competing with them for power.

After all, no family would want a girl to occupy the family business. If they could find a way to contact Gu Kaiyuan, there might still be a chance for things to turn around.

"Where is Gu Kaiyuan now? Do you know?"

"Father, are you confused? We already know from the news that they have been welcomed to the capital by the officials, and they will probably be going to the palace by now." Gu Kaiping said with dissatisfaction, "You're not still thinking of looking for Gu Kaiyuan, are you? I don't think Gu Kaiyuan is innocent. I'm afraid this was his idea."

This kid is very good at hiding his true colors; everyone could tell he was hiding it when they were on their way to exile.

Otherwise, how could the Bai family have stirred up so much trouble?

Gu Baijiang: "You don't really think Gu Kaiyuan has the ability to conquer the world?"
Although you three brothers are not close, you understand each other's personalities. Gu Kaiyuan has not received much education, and he simply cannot accomplish this task.

This matter is probably being fueled by the Bai family. Our current goal is to leave here first, and then slowly win over the new emperor. Perhaps our Gu family descendants will still have a chance, otherwise…”

Their idea was good, but unfortunately, from today onwards, the entire Gu family in this small mountain village will be under surveillance.

Even if they were occasionally allowed to go out to buy supplies, soldiers would follow them closely, making it impossible for them to leave.

As the years passed, the Gu family finally gave up hope. Gu Kaiyuan was truly ruthless; no matter how many letters they wrote, he ignored them.

Later, they became too lazy to resist and led their children and grandchildren to live a simple life of farming and weaving in this small mountain village.

The ban on this small mountain village was lifted only after Gu Baijiang passed away.

The Gu brothers then realized that Gu Kaiyuan and his men had not been guarding against the entire Gu family, but only against Gu Baijiang.

That makes sense. Apart from Gu Baijiang, who else could control Gu Kaiyuan and his group?

The supplies sent in over the years were actually Gu Kaiyuan's way of providing for the old man's retirement.

Thinking of these brothers, the two felt even worse.

The soldiers at the entrance of the village have now withdrawn, and the village has been handed over to them in a roundabout way, but so what?

After so many years of setbacks, their children and grandchildren have long lost interest in officialdom...