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She was one of Gu Caiwei's aunts who had stayed behind in Phoenix Hall to find a son-in-law. Her name was Gu Yunshang and she was in charge of the Four Water Courtyard, in charge of purchasing.
"Fifth Sister, what are you talking about?" Another beautiful ruffian with the same eyebrows was standing in the yard, holding a sandalwood-colored fan. "Does this matter have something to do with Erya? Although the second girl isn't close to us, she wouldn't go so far as to harm her uncle. "
Her name was Gu Yuncai. Like Gu Yunshang, she was in charge of the library in the Clear Literature Institute. The majority of disciples of Phoenix Hall had to go through her if they wanted to learn anything. She was similar to a training elder in Confucian orthodoxy and had great authority.
"That's hard to say. I heard that Yan Shifang has a good relationship with the second girl. Some time ago, I heard from Fourth Brother that he wanted to ask the second girl for a job in South Field Manor on behalf of a friend. I don't know how they ended up being unhappy. Not only are they Golden Hook Bandits, but they're also robbing the manor. Wouldn't that be a joke? Even if the Golden Hook Bandits had several more galls, they wouldn't dare to provoke Phoenix Hall. "
Luo Shuanghe wanted to say something but was stopped by Gu Caiwei's sharp gaze. She faintly smiled and said, "Fifth Aunt, don't you think it's too early to say such things? Once uncle wakes up, we'll know what happened. It's better than making groundless speculations here. Today is great grandmother's birthday, so there's no need to make her unhappy. "
"Little Wei's words are very reasonable. It was because of this that I didn't tell the Hall Master. You two sisters shouldn't cause trouble here. "
Standing in the middle of the courtyard was Vice Hall Master Gu Tingkun. He was thin and wore a dark purple robe with a white jade crown on his head. There was a single dimple on his cheek and his smile was like a spring breeze. He was around forty years old and had a refined and elegant appearance. He didn't seem like a monstrous character who wielded great authority.
Gu Yun Shang said, "Big Brother, Second Lass is still young and has not been at home since she was young, so we can't control her. Her temperament is wild, and I heard that Swallow Dock used to be a business with no capital, no different from the Golden Hook Bandits. He's so vicious, cruel, and cold-blooded. He must have used some kind of trick to make Erya listen to something she shouldn't have. Now we don't even know whether Fourth Brother is alive or dead. In my opinion, we should let Erya live at home. We should take care of her for Second Sister. "
Luo Shuanghe angrily said, "Fourth Master's injury has nothing to do with Second Young Lady. Fifth Young Lady, don't slander me!"
"Our master is talking, why are you interrupting as a servant?"
"What are you arguing about?!" Gu Tingkun put on the imposing manner of a big brother, "Not to mention that Lao Si is still alive, even if he's dead, what does it have to do with Xiaowei? Before Second Sister passed away, she earnestly urged us to take good care of Xiaowei. Have you all completely forgotten about it? "
Gu Yun Shang immediately wiped away her tears and said with a choked voice, "My pitiful Sister Yun Xiang, Dao Court's Lord Taixuan, Kunlun's Headmaster Su, all had thoughts of accepting her as a disciple back then. They even said that with Sister's talent, she would definitely become a True Sovereign in the future. If Phoenix Hall could produce another True Sovereign, it would definitely rise to another level. Why, why did she pass away … "
A pale, beardless man hurriedly walked up and hugged her, comforting her. Naturally, only her husband would dare to do such a thing.
This husband, who had married into the family, felt heartache for his wife. He angrily said, "Isn't that so? With Second Sister's talent, not to mention the current generation, even if we look back five hundred years, we definitely won't be able to find a second one. To actually pass away like this, it's such a pity and hateful!"
What was the pity?
What was the hatred? In Phoenix Hall, there was no clearer answer.
Most of the gazes were focused on Gu Caiwei.
Gu Caiwei's small face was pale. Her small hands were clenched into fists. She bit her lower lip and lowered her head in silence.
Gu Yun Zhi sadly took out a handkerchief and said in a mournful tone, "When Second Sister was alive, she doted on Fourth Brother the most. If her spirit in heaven knows that Fourth Brother is lying on the bed right now, unable to predict whether he will live or die, she would definitely be incomparably sad. And Qingyou, this pitiful child, never had her mother's love since she was young. Who knows how many times she secretly cried behind our backs. She even said that the person she hated the most was the murderer of Second Sister … "
"Nonsense!" Luo Shuang He shouted, "Eldest Miss has never said such words! Eldest Miss has never hated Second Miss! "
Gu Yun Zhi sneered, "You are the Hall Master's personal maid, not Qingyou. How do you know that she doesn't hate? The human heart is made of flesh. As children, how can they not love their parents? As long as their heart hurts, there is no reason for them not to hate. "
At this time, a cold shout came from inside the room, "What are you guys making a racket for? If you keep this up, I won't give you any treatment. Think of a way yourselves!"
"Shut up," Gu Tingkun glared at his two younger sisters and scolded, "You two, it's already been so many years. Why are you still bringing it up? Improper things!"
"Yes." The two of them didn't dare to say anything else.
Luo Shuang He felt her breathing become more and more difficult. She thought that if she was like this, what about Second Miss?
The door to the room was opened. Su Xingyu stood at the door with a cold expression, "I need an assistant. Caiwei meimei, come in and help me. If the others want him to live, then back away from me!"
At this moment, they naturally had to listen to him. Gu Caiwei entered the room and the others were forced to retreat several zhang away.
Inside the room, Gu Caiwei looked from afar. Gu Tingwei was lying on the bed, his breathing steady. It seemed like he was no longer in danger. She smiled at Su Xingyu, "Su Dage, thank you."
Su Xingyu said unhappily, "What are you thanking me for?"
Gu Caiwei smiled, "Thank you for helping me out."
Su Xingyu's expression relaxed slightly, "If you thank me for saving him, I won't want to speak to you again in the future."
Gu Caiwei blinked, playfully saying, "Su Dage, you're willing to?"
"Don't play dumb with me," Su Xingyu's face darkened, "I've heard a bit about it before, but I didn't know that your relatives were like this. All of them ganged up to make things difficult for a little girl like you. A group of people blinded by profit, they really don't even care about their faces! No wonder Palace Head Gu was willing to send you to the Lotus Seat. If you were left here, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to grow up safely. "
"It's not that serious," Gu Caiwei said with a smile, "At most, they were a bit excessive with their words. If they really wanted to threaten my personal safety, with Great Grandmother here, they wouldn't dare."
"You also know that it's because of your Great Grandmother that they don't dare. It can be seen that they don't have a trace of family affection for you." Su Xingyu was even angrier, "If that's the case, why do you have to endure it? With your ability, these jumping clowns can be unforgettable for the rest of their lives with just a little trick. "
"After all, they are my mother's biological siblings," Gu Caiwei said, "Mother used her life in exchange for my life, so of course I should bear this."
"What does this have to do with you?
What does it have to do with me? " Su Xingyu rubbed his swollen temples, "Forget it, this is your family's matter. Why should an outsider like me get involved? It'll only make people dislike me for nothing."
Gu Caiwei said with a smile, "Brother Su is not an outsider. The door of Phoenix Hall will always be open to you."
"But it's not your heart." Su Xingyu sighed, then pointed to Gu Tingwei on the bed and said, "Tell me about this person. I vaguely heard something just now. What's going on? Speaking of Yan Shifang, isn't it that Yan Li?"
"How's his injury?" Gu Caiwei asked.
"His muscles and bones aren't injured, so he'll be fine. He's just been poisoned," Su Xingyu said.
"Poison?" Gu Caiwei said in surprise. "He … Yan Li would never use poison on people, not to mention that he wouldn't either."
"That's right," Su Xingyu said. "This poison isn't considered fatal, but it will make people suffer. It was originally the most common method used in the Fifteen Kingdoms to extort confessions by torture."
Gu Caiwei frowned and said, "Yan Li wrote in his letter that he only broke one of his fingers. How did he get poisoned and suffer such a serious injury?"
Su Xingyu said meaningfully, "Let me say something that I shouldn't say. I'm afraid that it's another trick by your relatives. As for what their purpose is, you should know better than me."
Gu Caiwei pondered for a moment, then smiled faintly and said, "Yes, they won't give up so easily." Although his tone was light, there was still a hint of disappointment.
If there were no expectations, there would be no disappointment.
"Big brother Su, I know what I'm doing. Can I ask you not to say anything?" she asked Su Xingyu.
"I'll try my best." Su Xingyu opened the door and said coldly to the people outside, "I've saved him. Come in and see for yourself."
The crowd swarmed in and surrounded the bed. After Gu Tingkun took his pulse, he smiled and said, "He's stabilized, he's stabilized. I really don't know what grudge the person who poisoned him had with fourth brother, to actually use such a torturous method. Fortunately, Hero Su of Dragon Elephant Mountain was here, otherwise I really wouldn't know what to do."
Gu Yunshang then bowed to Su Xingyu, "Many thanks to Hero Su for saving my fourth brother."
Su Xingyu only sneered and said nothing.
"Little Wei," Gu Tingkun turned around and faced Gu Caiwei, "This matter can be big or small. Your uncle's concerns are the same as yours. We don't want to alarm the Hall Master and make her happy on her birthday. So, I've already given strict orders not to report this matter to the Hall Master. What do you think? "
"That's naturally good," Gu Caiwei said in a soft voice.
Gu Tingkun sincerely said, "Very well. You know very well how uncle usually treats you. I only have one question for you. Does your fourth uncle's injury have anything to do with you?"
Gu Caiwei lightly clenched her teeth, about to say something.
"Of course not!" Luo Shuanghe was the first to speak.
Gu Tingkun's eyes were sharp. He swept his eyes over her and said, "Is that so? You better think this through. Fourth Brother was injured in Southern Field Manor. Now that I've heard that Southern Field Manor is managed by Swallow Fort, can I assume that Swallow Fort stole something from our Phoenix Hall? If this is the case, then how can the face of Phoenix Hall be insulted so easily? I can only personally bring people to take it back. After all, it was left behind by my second sister for my second daughter. It cannot fall into the hands of outsiders. "
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