Chapter 168: Loved by Thousands of Young Girls
Ever since discovering that Zhou Li was doomed, Gu Yu stopped worrying and became more diligent about visiting the imperial palace.
When he wasn’t in the palace, he would lazily lie in his own room.
He’d read books when he had nothing else to do and grab snacks from his space when he was hungry.
His life was quite comfortable.
It was just a little regrettable that he didn’t have his phone or fizzy drinks nearby!
In the meantime, the news that the Wang Clan and the Zhou family were to be beheaded sent shockwaves through the capital.
Not only the civilians of the capital were surprised, but the civil and military officials of the imperial court were even more astonished.
Everyone who worked in the capital knew about the Wang Clan’s powerful background.
It was precisely because of this knowledge that, upon hearing the news about the Wang Clan, they found it incredibly unbelievable!
Had the Emperor been stimulated by something?
Otherwise, why would he have dealt so ruthlessly with the Empress Dowager’s maternal clan?
Exterminating an entire clan was no trivial matter.
Especially issuing such an imperial decree while the Emperor was critically ill, this immediately made some officials with active minds start to scheme.
After much deliberation, they finally arrived at a truly unbelievable conclusion.
The Emperor’s illness was caused by the Wang clan.
If that wasn’t the case, then the crime of Wang Xu embezzling disaster relief grain alone, with the Empress Dowager as his backing, would have meant he’d be released within a few days.
However, not only had he been imprisoned for a long time, but he was now facing execution directly.
The once glorious Wang Clan had now completely vanished.
Of course, there were also some foolish individuals who pleaded with the Emperor for leniency on behalf of the Wang Clan, hoping to handle the matter with less severity and not make a decision they would regret in a moment of anger.
However, their memorials were like mud oxen entering the sea, disappearing without a trace and receiving no response.
Such an attitude also made the civil and military officials aware of the Emperor’s resolve, and no one dared to mention the matter again.
After all, those who were once close to the Wang Clan were now trying to distance themselves from the affair.
And these simpletons were still rushing to get involved, much like carrying a lantern into a latrine.
Seeking death.
Thus, after causing a stir in the capital for a while, the news about the Wang Clan and the Zhou family faded away with no further developments.
This left Gu Qingheng, who was keen on gathering gossip, sighing in disappointment, thinking he might have heard more sensational news about stepping on the Wang Clan!
However, things were good as they were.
The Wang Clan, which had tried to harm the Gu family before, was finally reaping what they had sown!
It was truly satisfying!
Gu Qingheng was so happy that he almost bought big red paper to decorate his door and celebrate.
“Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, guess what I found out!”
As Gu Yu was leisurely reading the Medical Scripture, Gu Qingheng’s voice echoed from afar, making Gu Yu sigh in annoyance, wondering why his younger brother-in-law was so energetic?
He spent all day outside gathering gossip, yet he didn’t seem tired at all!
Especially every time he got news, Gu Qingheng would directly come to find Gu Yu and tirelessly tell him about it.
This made it impossible for Gu Yu to escape, and he felt like he was listening to the news broadcast every day.
Just like now…
“I can’t guess.”
“That answer is too perfunctory! And, brother-in-law, your eyes haven’t moved away from the Medical Scripture, you haven’t even tried to guess!!”
“You’re not even giving me a hint, how am I supposed to guess! Alright, alright, I’ll try again, don’t glare at me.”
Gu Yu did not admit to his brother-in-law’s accusation.
Although he was truly too lazy to guess, speaking his mind at this moment would have dire consequences.
His younger brother-in-law might pester him for a whole day!
To ensure a peaceful afternoon, he should quickly change the subject.
However, looking at Gu Qingheng’s excited demeanor, it was likely not insignificant news.
At the very least, Gu Qingheng wasn’t this excited when talking about gossip like affairs or grave robbing.
And the major event recently was that the Wang Clan and the Zhou family were to be beheaded tomorrow.
Could it be related to…
“The Empress Dowager is dead?”
“Oh my god! Brother-in-law, can you really see the future! You didn’t give any hints at all, but you guessed it directly!”
“Luck, just luck.”
While saying it was luck, Gu Yu was thinking in his heart that Bai Qian had acted quickly.
He had thought it would take a few more days…
However, it wasn’t a big deal.
The situation was already set in stone, so there was no need to worry too much.
Gu Yu really didn’t believe anyone could snatch the meat from Bai Qian… that woman was terrifying!
“Once or twice, it could be called luck, but after doing it so many times, it can’t be explained away!”
“Alright, then I’ll tell you the truth! Actually, your brother-in-law is an immortal descended from heaven, which is why he is so handsome, talented, and loved by thousands of young girls…”
“Ugh, stop talking, I won’t ask anymore, okay!”
Gu Yu’s words inflicted millions of tons of damage on Gu Qingheng. As the damage showed signs of spreading, Gu Qingheng quickly stopped his questioning.
His brother-in-law was becoming more and more thick-skinned!
He could even fabricate such lies, and he was loved by thousands of young girls… thinking about it carefully, there were no other women around his brother-in-law!
However, his brother-in-law was also good-looking, so why weren’t any women approaching him!
Zhang Mazi next door was ugly and unattractive, but because of his wealth and power, he had married his fifteenth concubine yesterday.
Compared to Zhang Mazi, Gu Yu was of heavenly appearance, possessing god-like looks.
Hey, wait, it’s different!
With a wife as beautiful as his sister, his brother-in-law would never look at other women!
“Did you come all this way just to talk about the Empress Dowager being attacked?”
“That’s what I originally intended, but you guessed it all… When will the Empress make her move? My heart is beating wildly with excitement!”
“What are you excited about, you need to stay calm… Holy crap! It’s already today!”
“Brother-in-law, you just said to stay calm!”
“Today, Bai Qian is going to announce the Emperor’s death.”
“What!!!”
Gu Yu also didn’t expect that today would be the day Bai Qian would begin her actions.
He had been so busy doting on his little wife in the imperial palace that he had forgotten such an important matter.
After Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng were both shocked, they didn’t stay cooped up in the room any longer. They quickly divided their tasks, one gathering the people of the Gu Residence, and the other closing the Gu Residence’s main gate.
After the news of the Emperor’s death was released, forces in the capital would undoubtedly act. To prevent ill-intentioned individuals from visiting, they casually affixed a sign to the door that read, “Feeling unwell, not receiving guests today.”
It was very conspicuous, attracting the curiosity of passersby who wondered what had happened at the Gu Residence.
