Chapter 39

Eighty-Eight Thousand and Eight Hundred Taels for Good Fortune

Gu Si er was startled.

Even now, you remain stubborn! Apologize to your older sister!

Gu Si er couldnt understand what was happening. Why was everyone siding with Gu Qingluan?

Wasnt her mother the one who despised Gu Qingluan the most?

And why was Fifth Sister speaking up for Gu Qingluan?

In an instant, she felt isolated and abandoned, as everyone around her became unfamiliar.

Gu Qiner stepped forward, taking hold of her arm. Xiao Qi, please listen to Mother and apologize to your older sister.

Gu Si er tried to pull her arm away, feeling a slight pinch, and heard Gu Qiner whisper in a low voice, Apologize.

It was a tone that left no room for argument.

Normally, Gu Si er would obediently follow Gu Qiners words, but in her clouded mind, fueled by anger, she suddenly regained her clarity. Although she didnt understand why Gu Qiner was acting this way, she suppressed her pent-up frustration and reluctantly offered an apology.

Gu Qiner pleaded with Gu Qingluan and w.a.n.g s.h.i.+.

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ pondered, Little Seven is still young and naive. Qingluan, how about we let this matter go?

After all, both Gu Qiner and Gu Si er were like p.a.w.ns in her hands. If she were to discard one so quickly, she would have to deal with the headache of finding another.

Gu Qingluan glanced at the injury on Gu Si ers face.

Today, she had endured enough of all unwelcome events.

In the game of cat and mouse, one must always play with the prey a few more times.

Killing it off with just one strike was not nearly as amusing.

I wont hold it against the young girl, as per Madam Gus wishes, Gu Qingluan said.

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ displayed a satisfied smile.

Gu Qingluan disliked seeing her smile. She raised an eyebrow, revealing a hint of wicked amus.e.m.e.nt. Theres something Id like to say to Madam Gu.

What is it? w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ asked.

Parents are responsible for their childrens behavior. Xiao Qi calling you Mother is a reflection of the upbringing you provided. If a young girl like her is already capable of falsely accusing others, people might a.s.sume its because you, as her mother, failed to properly teach her. If word were to spread

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s expression immediately turned dark. Are you threatening me?

Gu Qingluan smiled lightly. How could you call it a threat? Im just kindly giving you a reminder.

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s voice turned cold. As long as you dont speak, they wont speak either!

Her gaze swept over the people present with an icy coldness.

Those who met her gaze lowered their heads, trembling.

Well, Ill do my best, but I cant guarantee that I can control my own mouth, Gu Qingluan replied.

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ looked at her with a sinister gaze. What do you want?

Gu Qingluan suddenly turned to her maid and asked, Qianxi, have you ever heard a saying?

Qianxi asked, Master, which saying are you referring to?

Money makes the world go round.

Qianxi chuckled, Of course, Ive heard that! Money makes everything easier. Most things in this world can be solved with money. If it can be solved with money, then its no big deal!

Then, both the master and servant looked at w.a.n.g s.h.i.+.

Had they gone mad with money?

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ stared at Gu Qingluan in disbelief.

Gu Qingluan calmly observed her, without a hint of embarra.s.sment on her face.

How much do you want? w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ suppressed her anger and asked.

For good fortune, eighty-eight thousand and eight hundred taels of gold, Gu Qingluan replied.

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s eyes widened. Say it again!

Madam, our master said a total of eighty-eight thousand and eight hundred taels, all in gold. Will you be providing the gold, or shall it be in silver notes? Qianxi said with a smirk.

Granny Zhao, who stood by Lady w.a.n.gs side, exclaimed angrily, Eighty-eight thousand and eight hundred taels? Thats daylight robbery!

Master, didnt they say that the Gu family has swallowed up the fortune of the former wealthiest family in Tianjing? If they cant even produce eighty-eight thousand and eight hundred taels, they are being too stingy, arent they? Qianxi whispered in surprise to Gu Qingluan.

Though her voice was low, everyone could hear her words loud and clear!