Just as Ming Mo arrived at the door, he saw Zhu Pang holding sothing in his arms, walking back to his room with a wide smile on his face.
Ming Mo called out to Young Master Zhu and gave Zhu Pang a strange look.
"My lord! It’s estimated that we’ll arrive in the capital this evening."
Gu Chengyu nodded, "Go and inform the old master and the others, tell the servants to get the luggage ready. Also, let the Ye Family know that once we reach the capital, we’ll send soone to escort them to Lord Ye’s residence."
"Yes! My lord."
This ti, the Ye Family not only brought along those three teenage boys, but also the eldest sister and brother-in-law of the Ye Family were brought by Gu Chengyu.
It was previously agreed with Ye Zhiqiu to bring his eldest sister and brother-in-law to the capital to help him with his business.
"Xiao Bao! I’ve heard from Ming Mo that we’ll soon be reaching the capital. We have so many people; I wonder if your residence can accommodate us all."
Gu Chengchi entered the room, looking rather cheerful.
Having stayed on the boat for about half a month, he felt as if he was about to grow mushrooms.
"We don’t have that many people; my residence is quite large, and it can certainly accommodate us."
Gu Chengyi smiled. This ti, many people ca to the capital with him.
His parents, the third household, the fourth household, along with Da Lang and the third son, plus Dashun and Wuzi—all of them ca.
Gu Chengyu even spent over two hundred taels on the boat fare alone this ti.
It’s worth noting that this ti Doctor Li and Mrs. Yao also ca along to the capital.
Only the main household and eldest sister were unwilling to co, but Gu Chengli wanted Da Lang to go along with Gu Chengyu to see the capital, so he wouldn’t be deceived by others, having never traveled far before.
Eldest sister Gu Xi couldn’t bear to leave her bean product workshop; she felt quite alright staying in Shanhe Town and didn’t want to co to the capital, only promising to visit them in the capital if she ever got the chance later.
Gu Chengyu understood Gu Xi’s mindset. Gu Xi didn’t have the sa parents as them and thought coming to the capital would only bring discomfort.
With a modest wealth, Gu Xi didn’t seek great wealth and status, only wishing for a peaceful and stable life. As long as there were no worries about daily necessities and a little surplus, she was satisfied.
As for the third son, Gu Chengyu called him over, intending to have him stay at a restaurant in the capital for a while, before following Yu Tuanzi to work.
Gu Chengyu planned to have Xiao Sanzi take the lead in forming a team of patrol personnel.
In addition, soone needed to be chosen in the capital to handle affairs, as he couldn’t fully trust just Yu Tuanzi and the third son.
"We’ll stay at your residence first, and once I buy a shop or a house in the capital, we’ll move out."
Gu Chengchi wasn’t the type to take advantage, not even if it was his own brother.
As the saying goes, familiarity breeds contempt; living together long-term is bound to lead to friction.
Even his wife, Mrs. Zhao, felt the sa; it’s never as comfortable living at a brother’s place as having their own ho.
"Fourth Brother, you’re being too formal. Previously, it was just at that residence, and it felt sowhat deserted. Now that you’re all here, the place will have more life and warmth."
Regarding Fourth Brother wanting to move out, Gu Chengyu didn’t try to stop him much.
After all, the Gu Family had already split up, and if Fourth Brother wanted to stay in the capital long-term, he’d need his own residence.
Moreover, although Doctor Li and Mrs. Yao were only visiting the capital for a period, living at his place would certainly be uncomfortable too.
"This ti, Eldest Aunt didn’t co along; she might hold so grudges against you."
Gu Chengchi sat in the chair, recalling how the whole family of Eldest Aunt insisted on coming along, making him feel dizzy.
Gu Chengyu sneered, "She has no silver, no skills—does she expect to sell tofu in the capital? With her skills, how much could she possibly earn? I don’t want to be supporting her family for life."
"You’ve t her two grandsons too; one is calculative and full of sches, while the other is even more of a wastrel than the typical young masters. Bringing them to the capital would be foolish; if they ca, they’d surely cause trouble."
Talking about Gu Xiu, a hint of annoyance crept into Gu Chengyu’s tone.
Gu Xiu was truly thick-skinned, frequently visiting Shangling Village, trying to convince him to bring her family to the capital.
Even after being refused several tis, she was persistent, eventually conceding to only bringing the two grandsons to the capital.
Gu Chengyu naturally refused, knowing that Liao Dong was a troublemaker.
The two chatted for a while, eventually moving past the topic of Gu Xiu.
"Fourth Brother, why did Uncle Li decide to co to the capital this ti?"
Gu Chengyu was just a bit puzzled; ever since Doctor Li arrived in Shangling Village, he had stayed there without traveling far.
Could it be that he was worried about Fourth Brother, so he ca to the capital to offer so support?
However, he always felt that there was more to the story. Because when Doctor Li talked about the capital, his expression was sowhat complex.
It was as if he felt a mix of nostalgia and reluctance, a thousand emotions overwhelming his heart.
Gu Chengyu suspected that Doctor Li had lived in the capital before, but why he ca to Shangling Village later remained unknown.
Gu Chengchi, being Doctor Li’s disciple, naturally knew a bit about the inside story.
"Master says I haven’t honed my skills well enough. Previously, in the town, there was no fear, as any tough decisions could always seek his help in ergencies. But now that we’re headed to the capital, there are countless clinics of all sizes here, and being under the Imperial City, he’s afraid my inadequate skills might cause trouble."
Gu Chengyu made no comnt, feeling this wasn’t the full picture.
"However, later I heard from Master that Mistress was originally from the capital, but she hasn’t returned for many years. He didn’t delve into the specifics, but I think their return this ti might have other purposes."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chengyu suddenly realized.
No wonder when he first saw Mrs. Yao, he thought she was a well-educated, elegant woman; it seed like Mrs. Yao’s family wasn’t of humble origins.
Suddenly, Gu Chengyu thought of sothing.
He frowned, then shook his head with a wry smile, dismissing it internally as impossible.
"Sir! How many years have passed since we left the capital?" Mrs. Yao looked out at the vast expanse of the river, her heart heavy with emotions.
Doctor Li sighed, stepping forward to embrace Mrs. Yao’s shoulders.
"Sixteen years, hasn’t it been? Don’t dwell on it too much; so many years have passed. Since we’ve decided to return, we must face it bravely."
Tears welled up in Mrs. Yao’s eyes; she bowed her head to Doctor Li’s chest.
"If you haven’t made up your mind yet, we can stay in the capital for a few days and then head back, how about that?"
Seeing the worried look on Mrs. Yao’s face, Doctor Li felt uncomfortable inside.
"In truth, what difference does coming back make? You still can’t reclaim your identity; they won’t accept us."
Doctor Li suddenly felt uneasy, a certain resistance brewing within him towards the capital; he didn’t want to lose Mrs. Yao.
Mrs. Yao shook her head, choosing not to reply.
Yet, Doctor Li’s thoughts drifted to that noble child, that tough, intelligent boy. His departure from the capital back then was partly because of this child.
But now that he’s returning, who knows if it will stir up any trouble?
Sixteen years have passed now; that child must have reached the age of maturity.
He hoped that after so many years, the matter had faded, with that person no longer rembering him.
Nevertheless, he couldn’t shake the unease from his heart as he returned to the capital.
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