Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 637 - 473 Changed the Mind

"He’s currently still a Standard Sixth Rank, thinking about these things is too early." Wu An planned to close his eyes and rest, having understood He Jisheng’s intentions.

He wanted to sow discord between him and his teacher and others, making him resentful, thus dissatisfied with his teacher, dissatisfied with Gu Chengyu.

But Wu An found it strange, though He Jisheng had some disagreements with his teacher before, he had never done something like this to provoke.

Could it be because of the addition of Gu Chengyu? Wu An suddenly smiled, was He Jisheng jealous?

By the time Gu Chengyu and others arrived at the mansion, it was precisely 3:45 PM, the carriage entered through the side gate.

"Where are the people detained?"

Ming Yan handed the carriage to a servant of the outer courtyard and turned back, "They’re temporarily settled in Qilan Courtyard."

Gu Chengyu nodded; Qilan Courtyard was an empty courtyard in the inner compound, where Ji Fuhu used to live next door.

Just as Gu Chengyu was about to take Ming Yan to Qilan Courtyard, the steward from the outer courtyard hurried over.

"Sir! The Second Old Master Gu has arrived, I’ve already had him taken to the side hall to wait." Since the master hadn’t given special instructions, Steward Chen only dared to call him Second Old Master Gu.

Upon hearing this, Gu Chengyu frowned, how could they have coincidentally run into each other? Could it be that Gu Changbai knew it was Ming Yan and them who caught Gu Wanfang?

Seeing Gu Chengyu frown, Steward Chen couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Previously, whenever the master knew Gu Changbai was coming, he instructed to receive him in the side hall, could it be that today the master didn’t want to see Gu Changbai?

"You go back to the inner court first, I’ll go and meet my second uncle." Gu Chengyu instructed Ming Yan; no matter the purpose of Gu Changbai’s arrival, he had to meet him.

Ming Yan understood Gu Chengyu’s intention and responded, then turned and went to Qilan Courtyard.

When Gu Chengyu arrived, Gu Changbai was sitting in a round chair deep in thought.

"Second Uncle! Coming over so late, have you figured things out?" Gu Chengyu sat at the chief seat as soon as he entered the side hall.

Gu Changbai waited for him this late; it was either knowing they had caught Gu Wanfang or to talk about the visit to Jingyuan Prefecture or Yingnan Mansion last time.

Gu Changbai hurriedly stood up from his chair, smiling, "Last time I was mistaken, you were right, staying in the Capital is indeed costly."

Gu Chengyu was somewhat surprised. He glanced at the smiling Gu Changbai, curious as to why Gu Changbai had changed his mind. Could it be that Gu Changbai had already consulted with the people behind him?

Would Gu Changbai give up? And what about Xiao Yao? He wondered slightly, could it be that Gu Changbai knew Gu Wanfang had been caught by them and thought he wanted to use it to blackmail him?

Or had they changed their strategy, preparing to attack from elsewhere? In any case, he would not give them leverage here; those people might realize appealing to his softer side wouldn’t work and try another method.

And what method could there be? Naturally, it would be through his parents. If they targeted his parents, it might indeed bring Gu Changbai close to his father.

"It’s good that Second Uncle can figure things out. Don’t worry, with Fang staying in the Capital, I’ll keep an eye out for him. Tomorrow I’ll have someone ask the boatman when the ship to Yingnan Mansion sets sail."

Gu Chengyu couldn’t help but test the waters as he closely watched Gu Changbai’s expression, waiting to see if his response matched his expectations.

Sure enough, when Gu Changbai heard of going to Yingnan Mansion, he looked a bit uneasy.

"I haven’t been back to the old land in years and miss your father and oldest uncle very much. I think it’s better to return to Jingyuan. With brothers and nephews to look after in Jingyuan Prefecture, it’s much better than being a stranger in Yingnan Mansion. I’m not young anymore, it’s time to return to my roots."

After saying this, Gu Changbai felt a moment of blankness. These two sentences were his true thoughts as well; it’s hard to leave one’s homeland, and the older one gets, the more one misses it.

Gu Chengyu slightly curled his lips; after all, he was about to return home shortly. Even if Gu Changbai returned to Jingyuan Prefecture, he wouldn’t be able to stir up any trouble.

"Returning to Jingyuan Prefecture, we’ll have to renovate the old house to see if we can still live in it." Gu Changbai recalled his old homestead, right next to the third brother’s household.

Just as well that the two houses were close; living at the third brother’s place permanently wouldn’t be appropriate.

Actually, if Xiao Yao hadn’t been taken away, he also planned to return to Shangling Village in the coming years.

Gu Chengyu looked at him in surprise after hearing this, then spoke, "When Second Uncle left back then, the house wasn’t paid for, so it was considered the village’s. Now it’s been bought by my family and a new courtyard has been built."

After so many years, Gu Changbai was still thinking about that old house? When they left back then, the village chief had told them that without payment, the house would belong to the village.

Gu Changbai was utterly shocked upon hearing this, and his face turned slightly pale. "The house is gone? Then where shall we live when we return?"

Gu Chengyu grew a bit impatient, suddenly losing interest.

He also found it strange that a mysterious person would spend so much effort on someone like him, who was just a Secondary Sixth Rank, and his mansion held no secrets that would require spies.

Even if Gu Changbai lived in the mansion, he wouldn’t even have access to his study, so what use could he be? It was indeed puzzling.

"What are Second Uncle’s plans then?"

Seeing Gu Chengyu’s loss of patience, Gu Changbai could only murmur, "I’ll return to Jingyuan Prefecture first, and I’ll inevitably have to bother your family then. As for Fang staying in the Capital to study, what does nephew think?"

Gu Chengyu inwardly scoffed, thinking that once Gu Changbai returned to Jingyuan Prefecture, who knew how he might incite his parents!

"Since Second Uncle has decided, I’ll have someone check tomorrow when the ship sets sail." Gu Chengyu picked up a teacup, ready to see him off.

Gu Changbai hadn’t mentioned Gu Wanfang since entering, which meant he certainly didn’t know Gu Wanfang was at his mansion, and he now just wanted to send him away as quickly as possible.

Gu Changbai’s words were cut short when he saw Gu Chengyu offering tea to say goodbye, so he had to sullenly close his mouth.

"Prince! I’ve followed your instructions and informed him." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

In Prince Jing Mansion’s study, a man dressed in black bowed to the man wielding a writing brush.

"Hmm! Leave! Keep a close watch, and don’t let Gu Wanfang slip by; he might know something."

Prince Jing, without looking up, was sketching a landscape painting as he spoke.

"Yes!" The black-clad man received the order and quickly disappeared from the study.

"Prince! I’m afraid Gu Changbai can’t handle big matters, it’s more reliable to insert a couple of people as servants in the Gu Mansion." Xiao Chengzi had no hope for Gu Changbai, thinking he wasn’t a clever person.

Prince Jing laughed a little, "How could those servants get close to the study? There aren’t many servants in the Gu Mansion and they’re well-managed; his family’s capable people are quite numerous. Besides, the status of a servant is ultimately inconvenient."

Having finished the painting, Prince Jing put down the brush to admire his masterpiece.

Xiao Chengzi had many questions to ask, but didn’t know where to start.

Finally, unable to hold back, he spoke up, "Prince! Mr. Gu is just a Sixth Rank official, not a noble son, nor a court minister, nor has he done anything secret for the Emperor, why do you value him so highly?"