Chapter 464: w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s Dismissal

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Gu Hongkangs face briefly tensed, but he swiftly composed himself. He said, Do you still hold a grudge against w.a.n.g s.h.i.+? Ive thoroughly looked into the matter. Your mothers death was indeed connected to w.a.n.g s.h.i.+, and she should have faced consequences for her actions. However, w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ is now in a dire state, practically on her deathbed. I a.s.sume you take some satisfaction in that. Ive instructed your father to draft a divorce letter, and w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ is no longer the Matriarch of the Gu family. If youre still unhappy, you can deal with her as you see fit; shes residing in the villa on the outskirts. As for the servants who played a role in your mothers tragedy, Ive had them apprehended, and they are currently held at the Gu residence, awaiting your decision.

Gu Qingluan was extremely surprised.

Old Master Gu had just returned, and he had already resolved this matter?

With such determination, not even Gu Zhicheng could match it.

It seemed that the other party was genuinely interested in forming a good relations.h.i.+p with her.

However

Gu Qingluans eyelids drooped slightly.

People like this were even more terrifying than Gu Zhicheng.

Although Gu Zhicheng was selfish, he hesitated to take action against w.a.n.g s.h.i.+, partly due to concerns for Gu Lingxue and partly because of his lingering feelings.

But Gu Hongkangs actions showed a pure pursuit of self-interest. In his eyes, emotions and family ties were far less important than the familys interests.

After a moment of contemplation, Gu Qingluan smiled and said, I admire the Old Masters methods. However, 1 wonder if the head of the Gu family holds any grudges against me for how youve treated w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ on my behalf?

That boy used to be infatuated with w.a.n.g s.h.i.+, but after my scolding, he has come to his senses. You can rest a.s.sured he wont treat you the way he did before. If he dares to insult or harm you again, you tell your grandfather, and 1 will discipline him for venting his anger on you! Gu Hongkang looked at her with a kind expression.

This kind of good grandfather was what the original owner had wanted back then.

Unfortunately, during her fifteen years in the Gu family, no one from the Gu family had ever stood up for her.

Gu Qingluan sneered. Old Master, your skills are quite impressive. Youve managed to sweep all those unsavory matters under the rug so smoothly. Someone who didnt know might think that w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ completely ruled over the Jun Residence.

Gu Hongkangs expression stiffened again, and he felt somewhat displeased.

He had already been so humble, yet she still had a haughty tone, showing her newfound confidence.

However, considering Gu Qingluans influence and the forces backing her, he ultimately restrained his anger.

Dont listen to the rumors from outsiders. The Jun Residence has always been reserved for you. Its just that you were young and in poor health back then, so it wasnt suitable to hand it over to you.

More hypocritical and disgusting excuses!

Gu Qingluan didnt want to continue dealing with the other party and said lazily, I dont want to dwell on the past. Ive grown accustomed to living in the Jun Residence. I have no intention of returning to the Gu family. The Emperor has appointed me as the Guardian Princess of the Nation and bestowed me with a mansion. Even if I dont live in the Jun Residence, 1 will still move to the Princess mansion. Theres no need to bring up the matter of me moving again. As for all of you in the future, dont come and provoke me. Lets all live peacefully. If you insist on seeking a path to self-destruction, then 1 wont show any mercy!

She said this in a very impolite manner, and how could Gu Hongkang not be annoyed?

But what could he do?

When he returned, Gu Qingluan had already grown her wings. She not only had formidable strength herself but also the protection of the royal family and the love of the people. If he continued to quarrel with her, it would only harm the Gu familys reputation, and ultimately, other n.o.ble families would benefit from it.

In truth, when Gu Hongkang came to see Gu Qingluan, he didnt have much hope that he could persuade her to return to the Gu family.

With the words Gu Qingluan had just spoken, it was already enough.

Before leaving, Gu Hongkang promised, Later, 1 will have those servants who were involved in the wrongdoing brought here.

As he watched the two carriages move away in the distance, Bo He couldnt help but ask, A/Iistress, are you really planning to let the Gu family off?