"At the time, the master didn’t foresee the Gu Family would face today," Wu Qingshui understood what Mrs. Bai was angry about, and it was mostly her concern for the young lady.

Now the lady is angry, which she can understand, but she cannot let the lady vent all her rage on the master; in the end, it would only benefit others. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"The Gu Family’s reputation is good, plus the young lady is marrying well.

Though the Gu Mansion is in trouble, the young master has made arrangements, so hopefully the young lady won’t have a hard life in the future." Wu Qingshui could only persuade in this way.

"At least Gu Kaiyuan is decent, or I would be more worried," Mrs. Bai sighed, "However, even if the person is good, life must go on.

Now they’re exiled to Lingnan, where they say bandits run rampant, it’s wet and rainy, and poisonous things are rampant, very dangerous."

"Madam, this is an unchangeable fact, we can prepare more medicinal materials for the young lady in advance.

The young master mentioned they’ll be exiled the day after tomorrow, what should we prepare? I’ll arrange it right away."

Nanny Wu could only divert the lady’s attention this way, and these things should be prepared early.

"You’re right, we have several medicine shops under our name, you should have several shopkeepers come over early tomorrow morning, best to stock a variety of medicines.

Also, how many silver notes do I have left? Give them all to He Er.

Prepare some food as well, cannot let the child be wronged, she’s still pregnant."

Thinking of this, Mrs. Bai’s eyes reddened, her daughter will endure great suffering.

"Madam, you forgot the preparations made by the young master and lady previously, the things have already been moved to the estate today, it seems the young master prepared earlier.

And Old Madam Gu is difficult to deal with, if you give too much, the young lady might be targeted."

Previously being the wife of a ranking official, she was cautious in her actions, but now that she’s returned to her original form, she will reveal her true nature.

She recounted her experiences in prison before, hoping the lady would understand this familial connection more.

"Afraid the young lady will have a hard time in the Gu Family in the future."

"She dares," Mrs. Bai slammed the table, "Previously she had her title, now what does she have?

Find two families right away, if they’re willing to settle in Lingnan, I won’t mistreat them."

"Today Dongmei and Chunxiang came to me, it seems they wish to continue following the young lady." Nanny Wu had already thought about how to arrange them, but these things need to

"They’re loyal indeed, have you found out where Taohua and the others have been settled?

If the government releases them, remember to buy them back first thing."

This was something the daughter had entrusted before, Mrs. Bai naturally kept it in mind.

Feeling moved by her daughter’s kindness, it was due to that kindness that people were willing to follow her loyally, "I’m watching over Dongmei and Chunxiang’s arrangements, ask their families’ opinions, if unwilling, we won’t force."

Sending people to Lingnan requires their genuine willingness, otherwise, being so far away, she can’t provide much support, and the daughter might be bullied by wicked servants.

"I understand, it’s getting late, madam you should rest early, there’s still much to do tomorrow."

Mrs. Bai nodded, the Bai Family unwilling to help the daughter cannot deter her motherly obligation.

She must maintain her health to protect He Er longer.

☆

Gu Baijiang remained silent all night, even when Gu Kaiping asked why, knowing it’s an injustice, why not appeal?

He had no choice, unsure where a flaw was exposed for the Crown Prince to know his stance.

This time the Third Prince is silent, and of course the Princes are even more reckless, leading to this outcome, it was his carefully maintained reputation earlier, and lack of real evidence that led to such an edict.

Actually, the Emperor and Princes knew, he was merely a scapegoat, but what does it matter? They only need a result.

Seeing Gu Kaiyuan taken away, went through calculations in his mind.

Now the Gu Family is in trouble, he sorted through relatives and friends, the final hope lay with the Bai Family.

The Bai Family had some capabilities, able to establish connections in such a short time.

What made him uncomfortable was being able to take the old third out, why leave them behind?

"Father, the Third Brother has not returned," Gu Kaiping awoke and immediately looked toward the opposite cell, seeing only Gu Kaichen alone.

"It’s likely arranged by the Bai Family," Gu Baijiang opened his eyes, "Exile is unavoidable, our family will have to rely on your Third Brother."

"But the Bai Family are merely merchants, what can they offer us aid?

I feel we should implore the Marquis, perhaps they might speak favorably before the Emperor, since we’re truly wronged."

Gu Baijiang glanced at his eldest son, eyes profound, "You think the Marquis Mansion would care about this? With the current Marquis, what connections do they have in the court?"

Then he had made every effort to find a good match for Gu Kaiping, barely managing to marry a concubine daughter from the Marquis family.

Old Marquis helped somewhat when he was alive, unfortunately Kai Ping had bad luck, when he entered service, the old Marquis passed, though the two families were related by marriage, no affection existed.

This foolish son didn’t notice their ceremonial gifts were always perfunctorily returned.

"Blame the Liu Family," Gu Kaiping said with displeasure, "I told her several times these years to sincerely apologize to her legitimate mother, but she had to put on airs, unknowingly offending people."

"Now saying this is of no use, initially I hoped to find a supportive marital connection for your second brother, but your mother lacked foresight and settled on Xu Yulan herself.

Seems the Xu Family definitely won’t send help, multiplying the calculations, the Bai Family can be helpful.

Though not influential enough to negotiate in court, at least life assistance is possible.

I know you and your second brother always look down on your third brother, but no matter what, you’re siblings, I hope you maintain harmony."

Gu Kaiping contemplated for a while, then nodded, "I’ll mentor Kai Yuan more in the future, just unsure how Kai Yuan is now, will he return?"

"He’ll return, at night there’s opportunity, during the day these prison guards aren’t that bold."

Soon after speaking, saw Gu Kaiyuan brought back, and observed his good spirits, seemingly rested well overnight.

Passing their cell, Gu Kaiyuan discreetly slipped a paper bag into the cell, "Father, son brought breakfast for you, it’s not much, bear with it."

After saying so, he walked into the opened cell door, where Gu Kaichen, crouched in the corner, quickly jumped up, "Kai Yuan, can you speak with your Yue Family to arrange something for us too?"

Gu Kaiyuan, "Second Brother, why think that way? I am merely lucky because of my wife, fortunate to have a full meal, daring not to ask for more."