Chapter 84: Truly Not Easy to Deal With
With Gu Qingheng insisting on going, Gu Yu did not refuse him, only asking his younger brother-in-law to stay put and watch, without causing any trouble.
Otherwise, Gu Yu couldn’t guarantee that if such an opportunity arose again, Mengyao would still agree to let Qingheng come along.
Upon hearing his elder sister’s name, Gu Qingheng nodded in understanding, clearly aware that Mengyao would indeed do so.
However, this time, he really just wanted to observe from the side.
He would absolutely not do anything else!
“Ayu, it’s better if Qingheng doesn’t go!”
“Sister, I’m already 11 years old, not a child! You can’t restrict my actions. Besides, my brother-in-law has already agreed. He won’t go back on his word to me!”
Indeed, when Mengyao heard that Qingheng was to be brought along, she immediately shook her head at Gu Yu, not wanting her younger brother to be seen by the Wang Clan, fearing they might harm him.
Before Gu Yu could speak, Gu Qingheng preemptively said a few words, very displeased that his sister still saw him as a child.
When he was the same age, his brother-in-law had already married into their family.
He wasn’t that young.
And Gu Yu, after hearing his younger brother-in-law’s words, thought that he should also try to persuade his wife, to make her believe that going to the county office this time would not have any impact on Gu Qingheng.
Currently, Gu Qingheng held quite a bit of medicinal powder in his hands.
If the Wang Clan people really wanted to make a move against him, it was uncertain who would end up in trouble!
After Gu Yu spent a good while helping to prepare her mentally, Mengyao finally agreed to let Gu Qingheng accompany them, which made Gu Qingheng unable to help but cheer.
However, after the excited expression on his face and being lectured by Mengyao on the way, Gu Qingheng became as wilted as a frosted eggplant.
Gu Yu watched from the side, feeling an urge to laugh, but upon seeing his dejected younger brother-in-law, he thought it best not to add insult to injury.
“Instructor Gu, please come in.”
When the Gu family of three finally arrived at the county office, the bailiff guarding the entrance couldn’t help but show an excited expression upon seeing Gu Mengyao, clearly thrilled to see his former instructor.
Gu Mengyao was also very patient with her students, only Gu Yu stood by like a guard, staring intently.
Seeing this, Gu Qingheng couldn’t help but shake his head helplessly, thinking how his brother-in-law had so many inner thoughts!
However, when the three of them stepped inside the county office, they saw Magistrate Bai looking embarrassed, talking to a man with his back to them.
From his back alone, it was impossible to tell who the man was.
It made Gu Yu very curious, wondering who the Wang Clan had sent to escort the disaster relief grain that would make Magistrate Bai wear such an expression?
Later, upon hearing the sound at the entrance, the man with his back to them turned around.
Upon seeing Xu Wang appear before him, Gu Yu finally understood why Magistrate Bai had worn that expression.
It was the patriarch of the Wang Clan, Xu Wang, who was escorting this disaster relief grain, which was truly unexpected!
Moreover, the information blockade was extremely tight.
Even the Alliance couldn’t find out, which clearly showed the Wang Clan’s wariness.
“Gu Yu, it’s really been a long time!”
“If Patriarch Wang says so, didn’t we just meet in the capital? I remember when we met at the altar, your expression was also very bad! Just like now, you look very frightening!”
Upon seeing Gu Yu and the others finally appear, Xu Wang’s face immediately broke into a bright smile. He then stopped talking to Magistrate Bai and quickly walked towards the Gu family of three.
However, Gu Yu’s skill at provoking people had not diminished at all, making Xu Wang feel an impulse to strangle Gu Yu right then and there upon hearing his words.
But, the time was not yet ripe.
He had to endure.
If Gu Yu were just an ordinary citizen, Xu Wang would have already killed him, saving himself the annoyance of always having him jump around in front of him, making him feel very unhappy.
But, Gu Yu had good luck.
His father-in-law, Gu Qing, had some abilities, and that old geezer Gongsun Jie, prevented Xu Wang from moving against him openly.
However, sending people to assassinate him discreetly was also not an option, as Gu Mengyao was highly skilled, and ordinary assassins were no match for her.
Under such circumstances, the Wang Clan could only allow the Gu family to cause trouble for a little longer.
And now, the time to resolve things was fast approaching.
This disaster relief grain was a perfect excuse.
And upon hearing Gu Yu’s words, the others couldn’t help but look at him with surprise, not knowing what ability Gu Yu possessed that he dared to speak to the patriarch of the Wang Clan like that.
Did he not fear Xu Wang’s anger?
Although the main force of the convoy escorting the disaster relief grain from the capital was the Wang Clan, there were also quite a few minor officials accompanying them, prepared to appease the civilians.
And with the Wang Clan as their superior, they had naturally done their homework… especially regarding their patriarch, Xu Wang, about whom they had very comprehensive knowledge.
Before, they had just thought of it as material for conversation, but who would have expected… that Xu Wang himself would be personally leading the escort of the disaster relief grain this time.
It made these minor officials extremely surprised.
However, besides knowing Xu Wang’s preferences, they had some other understanding.
For example, the beautiful young man speaking to Xu Wang at the moment was definitely Gu Yu from the Gu family.
He had received praise from the Emperor and was bestowed with an Iron Certificate of Immunity.
“Haha, you’re still as humorous as ever. However, I can’t chat with you in detail this time. I must distribute the disaster relief grain as quickly as possible to put the Emperor in the capital at ease.”
“Is that so? Then why did you call me over? Am I bored?”
“…”
Seeing Xu Wang’s fake smile, Gu Yu felt a little displeased.
Therefore, while others breathed a sigh of relief at Xu Wang’s words, what came out of Gu Yu’s mouth again made their hearts tighten.
Gu Yu was truly like a newborn calf unafraid of tigers, daring to say anything!
Xu Wang was not only the patriarch of the Wang Clan but also the biological younger brother of the current Empress Dowager. Even if he caused a colossal amount of trouble this time, it wouldn’t be a big deal.
On the contrary, Gu Yu, who had always been at odds with him, was likely in grave danger this time!
However, since Gu Yu dared to say it, he had long known the consequences of doing so.
At this moment, Gu Yu wore a smile, but his gaze towards Xu Wang was very impatient, thinking that he had made this trip just to watch Xu Wang put on a show?
If that were the case, it would be truly boring.
“By the grace of the Emperor, after the natural disaster occurred, His Majesty, pitying the suffering of the people, specially dispatched disaster relief grain. You were called here because if we were to distribute the grain together, wouldn’t it be delightful? After all, it is the Emperor’s entrustment…”
“But I haven’t received any imperial decree. Could it be that Patriarch Wang has one?”
Hearing Xu Wang’s intention to have him join in distributing the disaster relief grain, Gu Yu couldn’t help but let out a chuckle. As Xu Wang tried to use the Emperor as a reason to shut him up, Gu Yu immediately retorted.
These words made Xu Wang frown immediately.
This Gu Yu was truly not easy to deal with.
