Chapter 97 is very thought-provoking!
Since Tang Lian and the others still had training missions, they didn’t stay here for long. They reluctantly said goodbye to Mengyao and Gu Yu, then decisively turned and left, disappearing quickly.
Mengyao was also a bit sad about the farewell, but thinking that they would meet again in the future, she didn’t dwell on it too much, just waiting for Tang Lian’s training to end so they could sit down and chat properly.
“Mengyao, are you alright!”
“I’m fine, it’s just that I haven’t seen Lian’er for a long time. Seeing her now suddenly makes me very emotional.”
“In the future, there will be opportunities to meet again.”
Upon hearing Mengyao’s words, Gu Yu immediately spoke to comfort her. As he spoke, he looked down at the bracelet in his hand, thinking that it was great that Tang Lian hadn’t forgotten his younger brother-in-law.
This way, he wouldn’t have to worry about his younger brother-in-law crying all day after being dumped. Just thinking about it was unbearable!
“If Qingheng knew about this, he would definitely regret not coming along.”
After the sadness of parting had somewhat subsided, Mengyao suddenly remembered her brother’s longing for Tang Lian and felt it was a pity.
Missing such a good opportunity, the next meeting would be years later.
This long period of time would be a significant test for both Gu Qingheng and Tang Lian.
Gu Yu had also been worried about this issue before, but seeing Tang Lian blush when mentioning Gu Qingheng made Gu Yu clearly aware that the other party had not forgotten Gu Qingheng; instead, she missed him dearly due to the long separation.
This was only possible in ancient times. If it were modern times, Gu Yu felt… perhaps it wouldn’t have developed this way.
Cough, cough, it wasn’t that Gu Yu was overthinking, but he had seen many long-distance relationships end, and the outcomes weren’t very good.
However, the advantage of different eras was also evident here.
For this reason, Gu Yu wanted to speak more good words for his younger brother-in-law.
Apart from Gu Qingheng’s sometimes childish behavior, everything else was quite good. His academic growth alone was unmatched.
Upon hearing that Gu Qingheng was becoming increasingly knowledgeable, Tang Lian was also happy for him and expressed her great anticipation for their reunion.
By then, the two of them would surely become the people they expected.
Seeing the determination on Tang Lian’s face, Gu Yu immediately felt relieved, thinking that his younger brother-in-law was safely seated and had nothing to worry about.
The young boys who had come with Tang Lian, however, showed expressions of vigilance upon hearing Gu Qingheng’s name. Clearly, they understood some of the relationship between Gu Qingheng and Tang Lian.
However, since Tang Lian was not someone who would easily change her affection, Gu Yu was no longer worried.
“We just met by chance, and perhaps there will be opportunities in the future. After all, Tang Lian has training missions and will often go out.”
“Yes, I hope they can… meet again in the future.”
“Don’t overthink it anymore. Let’s focus on our plans now. We’ve thrown away all our worries to come here, so we should enjoy it promptly!”
“Okay.”
Finally, after Gu Yu couldn’t help but steal a kiss, Mengyao smiled slightly and didn’t dwell on these matters any further. Instead, she hugged Gu Yu and kissed him back, enjoying their rare leisurely vacation.
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“My Lord Magistrate, there haven’t been any major issues with the disaster relief grain over there. Distribution continues as usual today.”
“That shouldn’t be the case! Weren’t we told that a lot of disaster relief grain was lost that day? How can it still be supplied now… Wang Xu, where did you get the grain!”
“Perhaps it was purchased with money. After all, the Wang Clan is a large and wealthy family with an abundance of silver, so it wouldn’t be difficult to buy some grain.”
“It wouldn’t be difficult in normal times, but now that the earth dragon has appeared, grain prices have risen sharply, and it’s impossible to find sellers even if you want to buy it. It was a stroke of luck that I was able to purchase a large amount of grain from the Gu family before.”
Since Wang Xu and his group arrived, Lian Town has been much quieter.
The refugees who had originally planned to cause trouble amid the chaos were beheaded by soldiers before they could even start, making them afraid to continue their unrest, lest their heads be chopped off like that.
However, Magistrate Bai was more agitated than usual.
Ultimately, it was all because of Wang Xu.
Regarding the issue of disaster relief grain, Magistrate Bai lay awake in bed at night, pondering for a long time but could never figure out where Wang Xu bought the grain.
It’s not that money alone can buy grain now; it also depends on whether someone is willing to sell it.
“Regardless, after the disaster relief grain is distributed, Wang Xu and his group will also leave Lian Town… By then, Your Lordship Magistrate won’t have to overthink things anymore.”
“Alas, I hope so! I’ve had enough of living in fear. Once the Wang Clan leaves, Lian Town will return to peace! By the way, what about the Gu family’s situation?”
Hearing what the new advisor said, Magistrate Bai couldn’t help but sigh. Then, he stopped dwelling on these matters and instead asked about the Gu family’s situation.
After witnessing the confrontation between Wang Xu and Gu Yu, Magistrate Bai felt that he had underestimated the Gu family in the past… Gu Yu alone was so formidable that he could contend with the clan leader of the Wang Clan without being at a disadvantage.
Such ability is remarkable no matter where it is!
It’s just that Gu Yu doesn’t have an official position. Otherwise, Magistrate Bai would truly look forward to how things would develop and how far Gu Yu could go!
However, judging by the current development of the Gu family, even without Gu Yu being an official, their future is limitless!
Having an outstanding wife and a formidable father-in-law is truly great luck.
“According to the reports from my subordinates, Mengyao and Gu Yu are out and have not returned. Gu Qingheng is staying at a friend’s house and has not been affected.”
“The people of the Gu family are no ordinary individuals!”
“Your Lordship Magistrate, while the Wang Clan is still in Lian Town, should we still pay them a visit?”
“Go, why not! Before Wang Xu leaves Lian Town, I must visit them every day. If anything happens in the future, I’ll be able to stand my ground and won’t be implicated.”
As he spoke, Magistrate Bai thought of the letters he had recently received, and a smile appeared on his face.
It was likely that even until now, Wang Xu didn’t know he had been targeted.
No matter where the grain came from, if its origin was not legitimate, he would be finished.
Unlike the solitary Gu family, Director Qingshan’s influence was considerable. At the very least, once Wang Xu returned to the capital, numerous officials could jointly impeach him, which would be enough to cause his downfall.
However, Director Qingshan had hidden his strength for many years. His decision to act now indicated that he had exhausted his patience!
But without the support of a powerful faction, Director Qingshan would likely not act rashly.
The intricacies of this matter are truly thought-provoking!
