Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1229 - 514: Niu Yanghui Gets Promoted (Part 2)

Gu Zhe’s face changed dramatically.

Mr. Yu Shan asked suspiciously: "What’s wrong?" Seeing this expression, there must be something bad.

Gu Zhe didn’t hide it from Mr. Yu Shan and repeated what Gu Li said to Yueyao at that time. At this moment, cold sweat appeared on Gu Zhe’s forehead. His grandfather had painstakingly paved the way for him, but it was almost ruined by Gu Li. Losing the position of County Magistrate of Taicang County was not the most important thing; the most significant was that refusing his aunt meant losing Prefect Niu as a backing. His career was almost wrecked by Gu Li.

Mr. Yu Shan was not very angry, he just sighed heavily: "I plan to return to my hometown next spring. When I’m gone, your mother will rely entirely on you." He had been scheming for Gu Zhe with all his heart, all for Dong Yuan’s sake. It is said that raising children for a hundred years means constant worry, and he deeply felt it now.

Hearing these words, Gu Zhe felt inexplicably distressed. Everyone in the family knew Mr. Yu Shan was going back to his hometown to adopt a successor, but this matter had been dragging on for more than two years, and everyone had almost forgotten.

Gu Zhe felt very uncomfortable in his heart. He knew it was the Gu family that was in the wrong; they had clearly agreed initially but finally went back on their word. Gu Zhe choked up and said: "Grandfather..."

Mr. Yu Shan was very calm and said with a smile: "There is no feast that doesn’t come to an end. I will enjoy my old age in the Capital City, and you can see me when you come to the Capital City in the future."

Gu Zhe’s nose was sour.

The inside members of the Gu Family clan were aware that Gu Zhe had filled the vacancy of County Magistrate of Taicang County, and they all had ideas. It was well-known that taking a position in a local place definitely required some trustworthy people to assist. Letting their own children follow would undoubtedly be beneficial, whether for a little profit or to broaden their horizons.

Since the family split, Dong Yuan had distanced herself from the other three sisters-in-law much. On this rare day, they all came to visit. Their purpose was naturally to hope that Gu Zhe would take their sons out to seek a career.

Dong Yuan refused without hesitation. Whoever she takes with her will definitely not be her nephews; she knew them too well, none of whom could be relied on, and taking them along would only cause trouble for her son.

The three Madams of the Gu family left angrily.

When Gu Zhe heard what Dong Yuan said, he replied: "Mother, don’t worry, I am clear about it. I will definitely take reliable people with me this time to Taicang County, as no outsiders are more dependable than family brothers. Gu Zhe often interacted with members of the clan and understood the situation well, so he finally chose two people; they were not only of good character but also capable.

Gu Zhe stayed at home for two days before going to take office. The night before his departure, Gu Li found Gu Zhe and said: "Big brother, let me go to Suzhou with you tomorrow!"

A bad feeling flashed through Gu Zhe’s heart: "What are you going to do in Suzhou?"

Gu Li looked full of guilt: "I want to go and apologize to Aunt. It was my fault for what happened last time." What Gu Zhe didn’t know was that seeing Gu Zhe so successful made Gu Li very regretful, and combined with Madam Miao whispering in his ear, Gu Li felt he should first apologize to Yueyao and then also ask Yueyao to help him get a position, even if it was of the eighth rank, it would be fine.

Gu Zhe replied without hesitation: "You don’t need to go to Suzhou; Aunt will not see you."

Gu Li’s face alternated between blue and white: "How do you know Aunt won’t see me?"

Gu Zhe recalled a phrase Mr. Yu Shan once said, that Gu Li was ruined. In the past, Gu Li was dispirited, but Gu Zhe still had hope for him, thinking he would eventually pull himself together. But now Gu Zhe knew his brother was truly hopeless: "You leaked that Aunt planned to tour the Qinhuai River at night; Aunt didn’t pursue it because of Grandfather’s face. After that incident, do you think Aunt will see you?" Leaking whereabouts is a major taboo.

Gu Li argued: "I was just drunk that day, and in a state of unconsciousness, it slipped out; I didn’t do it on purpose."

Gu Zhe’s entire body stiffened. Gu Li knowing about Aunt’s night tour of the Qinhuai River was because Gu Zhe told Gu Li. Fortunately, Aunt didn’t hold him accountable; otherwise... Thinking of this, Gu Zhe felt uneasy and thought it necessary to explain this matter to Grandfather.

At this moment, Gu Zhe was no longer in the mood to argue with Gu Li: "If you want to go to Suzhou, I can’t stop you." However, he was determined not to go to Suzhou to see Yueyao with Gu Li.

Gu Li trembled with anger after hearing Gu Zhe’s words.

Gu Zhe ignored him and went to see Mr. Yu Shan in the Upper Chamber, telling him about the incident: "Grandfather, will Aunt be angry even with me?" Last time he went to see Yueyao but didn’t meet her, and Gu Zhe was very worried he might not see her this time in Suzhou either.