Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 639 - 475: Coercion and Temptation

Gu Wanfang lowered his eyelids, not daring to meet Gu Chengyu’s gaze.

Though this Little Uncle was young, he exuded a strong sense of oppression.

At a glance, Gu Chengyu knew that Gu Wanfang had concerns.

It seemed that without coercion or inducement, Gu Wanfang would not speak.

"Where did your Xiao Yao go?" Gu Chengyu’s abrupt question sent a chill down Gu Wanfang’s spine.

His grandfather had told the outside world that Xiao Yao had already passed from illness. Why would Little Uncle ask such a thing? Could it be that Little Uncle already knew of Grandpa’s plans to come to the Capital?

"Don’t tell me your Xiao Yao is gone; I know he’s still alive. Tell me what you know, and I won’t treat you badly."

Gu Chengyu knew Xiao Yao was surely in someone else’s hands. He deliberately refrained from saying he would rescue Xiao Yao to see Gu Wanfang’s character.

If he truly forwent his brother for his future, Gu Chengyu would not support Gu Wanfang either.

Because a person like that, with a corrupt conscience, would do the Gu Family no good even if they achieved great success in the future.

Hearing Gu Chengyu’s promise, Gu Wanfang took a deep breath in his heart.

He understood Little Uncle’s meaning; as long as he agreed to Little Uncle, he would no longer worry about his studies in the future.

As long as Little Uncle remained in the court, he would pave the way for him.

He had to admit, he was tempted.

But then he thought, Xiao Yao was his brother.

His father had been gone for so many years, and his mother had remarried. How could there be no feelings between him and Xiao Yao?

Resolving himself, Gu Wanfang shook his head, "Grandpa said Xiao Yao succumbed to a sudden illness; I have not seen Xiao Yao, and Grandpa would not lie to me."

No matter if Little Uncle had received any information, he would not reveal anything about Xiao Yao.

Grandfather had only told him a few words, saying that person was very formidable, and Little Uncle was no match for them.

However, that person asked Grandfather to come to the Capital to find Little Uncle, so they must have had some intention.

If he did something harmful to Little Uncle, then Grandfather would be the Gu Family’s sinner.

Besides, his family and Little Uncle’s family were not far apart. If something happened to Little Uncle, they might be implicated.

Hence, ever since he found out, he has been uneasy.

To say he was very worried about Little Uncle was not quite true.

Because he hadn’t met him before and had no emotional ties, he naturally wouldn’t worry much.

However, he did have a guilty conscience. Of course, his main concern was the fear of implicating his own family.

Gu Chengyu was satisfied with this test. Not being familiar with Gu Wanfang, he wouldn’t have any fondness for him.

Choosing his brother over him was only normal.

"As long as you tell me what you know, I will find a way to rescue Xiao Yao."

Gu Chengyu found this boy had decent character and thus showed a bit more patience.

Gu Wanfang suddenly lifted his head to look at Gu Chengyu, seeing him staring intently, waiting for a reply.

At this moment, he was having an internal struggle. Could Little Uncle really save Xiao Yao?

If Little Uncle was ultimately unable to save Xiao Yao, how could he face Xiao Yao, and his father in the afterlife?

Gu Chengyu saw Gu Wanfang’s slight hesitation and decided to turn up the heat.

"Don’t get it wrong; do you think your grandfather, by aiding others in undermining me, will ensure Xiao Yao’s safe return? No, impossible! Not only won’t Xiao Yao return, but your entire family could be doomed. Even your Second Uncle in Yingnan Mansion might accompany you to the afterlife."

Gu Wanfang was startled by Gu Chengyu’s words, "No, that’s impossible. Grandpa said that person..."

Halfway through his sentence, Gu Wanfang hastily shut his mouth.

Sweat formed on his forehead as he said this, and he uneasily lowered his head again.

By now, Gu Chengyu knew that Gu Wanfang had started to believe his words.

"Do you think those people will let you go? Your entire family are witnesses, even your Second Uncle probably knows. Remember, only dead men tell no tales."

Gu Chengyu was not being alarmist; those in power had no qualms about killing innocents.

Gu Wanfang turned pale with fright. Having been in the Capital for two months, he had witnessed the coldness of human nature.

Those aristocratic young masters and wealthy lords always looked down on the poor and lowly servants.

Someone like him wasn’t even worth a glance.

That person must have a significant status; even if they killed his entire family, no one would avenge them.

"Tell me what you know. I’ll send your grandfather back to Jingyuan Prefecture tomorrow. I’ll handle Xiao Yao’s matter; you weigh it yourself. I just want to know who is behind your grandfather. Do you think your grandfather’s little tricks can scheme against me?"

Gu Chengyu scoffed; these grandfather and grandson were truly naive.

When his patience ran out, he could easily knock them out and send them back to South Mansion.

Give them some punishment so they can never come to the Capital again; it was effortlessly simple. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Before I lose my patience, I advise you to confess. If it weren’t for our kinship, do you think I would tolerate you to now?"

Seeing that Little Uncle was truly losing patience, Gu Wanfang stopped hiding.

"I don’t know much. Xiao Yao was indeed taken by someone; Grandpa only told me that much. We came to the Capital to seek you because of Xiao Yao. Although Grandpa didn’t say it, I’m not stupid; I could guess."

Gu Wanfang sneaked a glance at Gu Chengyu, seeing no reaction, felt uneasy, fearing Little Uncle thought he knew too little.

So he continued: "What that person wants Grandpa to do, Grandpa hasn’t told me. But I’ve guessed some; even if nothing else, first and foremost, it’s to connect with you, ideally moving into your mansion..."

Gu Wanfang grew awkward at this point, after all, they came scheming against Little Uncle, yet lived off Little Uncle’s Silver Coin before, biting the hand that fed them.

"That Hua Lian is indeed your elder sister, right?"

Gu Chengyu didn’t care about Gu Wanfang’s thoughts, as long as he confirmed a few questions.

"Absolutely, Grandpa says so. Elder sister is Hua Lian. Little Uncle, Hua Lian, is she... alright?"

Gu Wanfang cautiously asked, fearing he’d step on Little Uncle’s sore spot.

After all, he didn’t believe Little Uncle redeemed someone just to look at them, being men, and not knowing elder sister’s identity before, having a relationship seemed normal.

Gu Chengyu couldn’t help but roll his eyes, and said irritably, "As for Hua Lian, rest assured, I’m not interested."

Gu Chengyu saw they didn’t believe him, so he made up this excuse.

Gu Wanfang stifled, glancing at Gu Chengyu, agreed!

Little Uncle himself looked like a blooming flower, his elder sister merely looked like their mother, just somewhat pretty, that’s all!

Last time in the mansion, even the maids looked quite good.

"Did you see how your grandfather met with those people?"