Zhou Jiao frowned. If there really were these twelve lives lost, it wouldn’t be surprising for so events to happen later. What does family by marriage an? It’s all about the power of the Yue Family! The people who ca to Beijing at that ti must have been trusted mbers of the family. With so many dead, it’s natural to forge a feud.
And the old man from Gu Si Fang, Gu Ruyi’s father, accused the Zhou Family of having great guts. Was it because these twelve people posed a threat to the Zhou Family that they were eliminated at the intersection?
And was the subsequent destruction and ruin of the Zhou Family by the Eight-Nation Alliance linked to those twelve lives? Did those by marriage form an alliance with the side branches of the Gu Family for revenge?
Mrs. Hu paused here, took a breath, and looked hesitantly at Zhou Jiao and her husband. She wasn’t sure if she should set conditions first or do them a favor before ntioning them.
Thinking of Mr. Yu’s character from her mory, she knew that today, this couple would definitely report the matter to Zhou Xiaozheng. As Mr. Yu’s son, he should at least have so traits of his parents, right?
For the sake of her grandson, Mrs. Hu decided to take a gamble. If she spoke, it would be seen as a favor, and maybe the Zhou father and daughter would repay kindness just like their ancestors!
Thinking about what needed to be said, Mrs. Hu stood up, looked around, saw that it was empty, and felt relieved before sitting back down.
Zhou Jiao calmly looked at the other party. She knew that sothing secret was about to be discussed. Why? Heh... the other party wasn’t short on money, simply bargaining for advantageous positions and transfers for their descendants!
"Miss Zhou. By rights, I shouldn’t say this because I don’t even know if it’s true. A few years ago, before the eldest master was imprisoned, he t once, and I asked him if he could escape this ti. He told a few words. He said he couldn’t afford to offend either side now and could only take one step at a ti.
Now soone has given word that as long as he keeps quiet, he will be safe. But he said he was still worried that day because he couldn’t trust the other party’s character.
However, he finally smiled and said if he was really pushed to the limit, he would find his niece’s husband, and he didn’t believe the Zhou Family wouldn’t avenge their extermination. Later, when I asked him who that person was, he kept his mouth shut.
It wasn’t long before he was arrested. I saw sothing was wrong; wasn’t he supposed to be safe? It ant trouble had occurred! Shortly after, he really died."
No one understood Uncle Gu’s case better than the couple, having followed it all the way to his imprisonnt. So later when he was exiled, was it tampered with?
Zhou Jiao’s expression remained steady, but Zhang Guoqing noticed her clenched fists in anger.
He sighed, thinking he should have t Old Man Gu back then, but her father-in-law’s temperant was just like Zhou Jiao’s, refusing to listen to the enemy’s repentance. Stubborn just the sa!
It’s truly destiny!
However, it doesn’t matter! Being able to act under her father-in-law’s nose ans the opponent’s forces weren’t small. Sending twelve people to Shangjing City back then suggested most were Southern, and after investigating those by marriage, eliminating them would make things clear as day. Better than waiting for the opponent to strike in the dark!
Mrs. Hu finished speaking and looked at the couple apprehensively. If not for her grandson and to eliminate future troubles, she truly wouldn’t want to reveal these secrets.
One misstep, and the whole family could be wiped out! She gambled! Betting on the Zhou Family just once! Having lived for half a life, she prided herself on her judgnt of people.
Mrs. Hu’s thoughts were also what Zhang Guoqing considered. If Mrs. Hu’s words leaked, it would definitely result in their family’s massacre. Perhaps this old couple acted well enough to deceive the opponent’s n.
Mrs. Hu’s words also carried an intention of using a borrowed knife to kill.
But their family had to step into the trap anyway, no other choice! If her father-in-law discovered hidden truths and enemies behind the Zhou Family’s extermination, he’d truly lose his mind in rage!
Maybe the enemies also feared her father-in-law, which is why they waited in silence! A few years ago, the fall of those two prominent families in Beijing scared many!
"What I said today, I’ll never admit to it later. Don’t bla ! Really, gods fighting while we small people suffer."
Zhang Guoqing nodded, glancing at his deep-thinking wife, and spoke softly, "Today we discussed your grandson and granddaughter-in-law’s issues. We completely heard nothing else."
Mrs. Hu looked at him gratefully. This one truly has a good heart! How could anyone not see through her little tricks? Yet, the other party didn’t expose her directly, preserving her dignity. Fine, if the eldest grandson can’t be transferred back, she’ll find another way. Good people are rare.
Zhou Jiao glanced and interjected, "You told us all this today. As long as you don’t leak it, besides my dad, no one else will know. But, Mrs. Hu, we don’t owe you a favor. Let’s call it mutual benefit!"
Mrs. Hu didn’t get angry, instead she laughed, "You’ve got the sa temper as your grandmother! No idea how Gu Ruyi that old woman tolerated you those years ago?"
Tolerate? Heh... what can a stroke patient do? If not worried that one day heaven would be blind and let that old witch reveal Lin Lishan’s lineage, they wouldn’t let her die so soon!
Seeing things settled, Mrs. Hu waved to her daughter-in-law and stood up, "I’m leaving then. So things can’t be rushed, take it slow. There aren’t many families by marriage from the Gu Family in Beijing. Those in Jinling got nearly wiped out. A few who are officials now defected from the National Army, and they can’t withstand scrutiny."
Zhou Jiao watched her finish speaking, slowly walking out, and sighed. Just said they didn’t owe any favors, yet she pulled this trick again. This old woman really has had enough!
These pieces of information weren’t spoken casually, indicating they also watched those people, but unfortunately, their powers were insignificant. Thus, encountering her, they resort to using a borrowed knife to kill.
Sigh... let’s consider it repaying a favor. Such won, Zhou Jiao wouldn’t cross nor wants further ties. Underestimate at your peril!
She and Zhang Guoqing exchanged smiles. She spoke, "Your grandson isn’t suitable to be transferred back now. The previous replacent scandal was too big. Wait till the year’s end, find a way to transfer him from the original corps, wait half a year, and when in a new place, use his health as a reason to transfer back to his original hotown."
Hearing this, Mrs. Hu nodded delightedly. She could tell from the words that only her grandson could be transferred out, and that was enough. Indeed, as Mr. Yu and Miss Gu’s offspring, showing enough righteousness!
Seeing her daughter-in-law approach, she said no more, bowed her hands to Zhou Jiao, and left. These matters should stay only among the three of them. She understood the rule!
Next was the issue regarding that granddaughter-in-law...
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