Gu Qiusha was most worried about Xi Zuer.
After all, Bao Gucheng was an outsider, and there was nothing to criticize about enforcing the law impartially. But Xi Zuer was different; she was part of the Gu Family. According to the more traditional view, "protecting one’s kin" is correct, while "upholding justice over family loyalty" is not a concept everyone can accept.
She wasn’t sure how the traditional Mr. Gu would view the tragic news of his most beloved daughter, Lao Wu, passing away in custody.
She had always been the pride of Mr. Gu’s heart.
He even always wanted to arrange a marriage between Lao Wu and Bao Gucheng.
Gu Qiusha’s tense emotions were quickly noticed by Gu Yuzhi. He understood what she was worried about, and after a mont of contemplation, he was the first to speak: "Elder, regarding Shiyin’s imprisonnt, although Mr. Bo and Zuer were present at the scene, they had their difficulties too..."
Although he didn’t like Bao Gucheng ticulously approaching Xi Zuer, circling around like a wolf with ulterior motives, he could discern the priorities. At this mont, he had to protect Xi Zuer on behalf of Xiao Sha, which ant he must protect Bao Gucheng as well.
Unexpectedly.
Just as Gu Yuzhi started, Mr. Gu waved him off: "You don’t need to say anything more."
The depth of his tone made everyone present feel even more somber.
Gu Yuzhi felt a pang of frustration in his heart and couldn’t help but glare at Bao Gucheng.
Darn kid, if you hadn’t repeatedly caused trouble earlier, Mr. Gu wouldn’t have interrupted so readily. Now, great, wait for the thunder to strike you, and you’ve dragged Zuer into this too!
However, Bao Gucheng just returned his gaze lightly, appearing very calm, without a hint of gratitude or worry.
Seeing this made Gu Yuzhi even more frustrated.
He turned his head, trying to comfort Mr. Gu again, but to his surprise, Mr. Gu sighed deeply and stopped him: "Gucheng and I already talked before dinner. What happened with Lao Wu, she brought it upon herself. No one else is to bla. Listening to the foolish things she’s done is embarrassing. She should have honestly accepted the legal punishnt, admitted her guilt, and corrected her mistakes, to still be worthy as a child of the Gu Family. But now, she’s evaded punishnt through suicide... It makes regret ever looking up to her. In the end, she was soone entirely consud by selfishness and self-interest."
The heavy sigh couldn’t hide the pain of disappointnt in her failure to live up to expectations.
Gu Yuzhi was astonished in his heart!
He never expected Mr. Gu would accept Gu Shiyin’s fate.
Even more unexpected was that Bao Gucheng had already reported this matter to Mr. Gu, preemptively addressing this issue and guiding Mr. Gu’s perspective before anyone else.
Is that big-tailed wolf really so ticulous and skillful in handling things?
Surprised, Gu Yuzhi watched Bao Gucheng with even more caution.
Gu Qiusha looked at Bao Gucheng with eyes full of admiration and relief: "Mr. Bo, thank you for discussing these matters with Mr. Gu. The situation with Lao Wu was too complicated, involving family sha, and we didn’t have a chance to explain everything in detail. It was you who understood the whole story."
Bao Gucheng nodded modestly: "Fourth Miss, you give too much credit. Although Gu Shiyin tarnished the Gu Family na, the honor that Miss Zuer has brought to the Gu Family surpasses hers by a hundredfold. Just the evaluation of the Pangu Tomb alone is an invaluable contribution to the nation."
He said as he turned to Mr. Gu: "Elder, you have managed your family well, and the new generation is flourishing. Even Xi Rubao achieved second place in the Imperial University’s military training this ti. The misconduct of a few individuals cannot harm the foundation of the Gu Family. As an Empire citizen, she was a disgrace to the country. As a mber of the Gu Family, she was a disgrace to her ancestors. You may consider her as fleeting and insignificant."
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