Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 1009: There Is One More Person

The Shadow Guard Captain was pleased to see the Second Young Lady leave, fearing that if she stayed, even those who survived might not make it.

After the incidents last night and this morning, the Shadow Guard Captain realized that Qin San Lang and the Gu Family were not to be trifled with, and the Gu Family People were not the naïve upstart peasants they seemed. On the contrary, the Gu Family People were very intelligent, especially Gu Jin’an, who effortlessly threatened the Second Young Lady for a lifetime with just a few words.

The Second Young Lady smashed a room full of things after Gu Jin’an left, but then that maid named Silver returned and demanded a hundred taels of silver in compensation, saying she couldn’t leave without paying.

The Second Young Lady, infuriated at the time, ordered Yun Qing to hit her, but Silver knew how to fight and instead slapped Yun Qing twice, swelling Yun Qing’s beautiful face.

However, he felt rather relieved listening outside... My unjustly slain brothers, you can rest easy now, for the Second Young Lady has finally reaped the consequences of her own actions.

Although Shadow Guards are not supposed to have any emotions, the Second Young Lady’s blatant disregard for their lives made him quite angry.

Zongzheng Ya also felt that she had lost terribly; she was indignant and wanted to recover what she lost, but all the solutions she thought of during the mule cart ride proved futile.

Gu Jin’an was too formidable; with just one move, he had her firmly under his control. If she dared to take reckless action, Gu Jin’an would make her pay with the annihilation of her entire family!

The Zongzheng Family had worked hard for over a thousand years and could not be ruined by the Gu Family. Furthermore, it frustrated her that she didn’t dare to tell her family about this and ask them to deal with the Gu Family or steal back the copper seal.

She sneaked out this time; if her family learned that she had done such a foolish thing, they might just pretend she had died of illness to preserve the clan.

Don’t think the family wouldn’t do this; in noble families, daughters dying of illness when they cause trouble is quite common.

Moreover, she was the legitimate second daughter; above her was an older sister who had already brought honor to the Zongzheng Family, and below her was a younger sister. If she really died of illness, it wouldn’t be a pity, as the younger sister would simply rise up and take her place.

In addition to not being able to have her family help in eliminating the Gu Family, there was also the obstacle of Qin San Lang.

If he truly was the True Dragon, then harming the Gu Family who had been kind to him would lead to consequences no better than being made into a human swine. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

After much contemplation, Zongzheng Ya finally reached a conclusion that made her spit blood: she was truly subdued and could not lay a finger on the Gu Family or the Gu Family’s daughter.

Nanny Zong, seeing Zongzheng Ya filled with rage, advised, "Second Young Lady, don’t think about it anymore; this matter is over."

Then, taking a risk, she boldly added, "The more the Second Young Lady thinks about it, the more dissatisfied she will be, leading to even more foolish actions. You’ve already made one mistake and can’t afford to make another."

The Gu Family dared not act decisively either, as doing so would not benefit them. That’s why Gu Family Big Brother Gu didn’t inform Shangguan family about this incident.

But if the Young Lady makes another foolish move and harms the Gu Family People, Gu Family Big Brother Gu certainly won’t let the Young Lady or the Zongzheng Family off the hook, which could lead to the extermination of nine clans.

"True Dragon or not, that’s something for ten years later; who knows if what he said is true or false? Second Young Lady, don’t ruin yourself over such elusive words."

Nanny Zong advised with earnestness, and Zongzheng Ya regained her sense, responding, "Don’t worry, Nanny, after one setback, I’ve learned from experience; I won’t let my anger drive me to do anything that harms me."

Nanny Zong sighed in relief and happily said, "It’s good that the Young Lady has figured it out."

She added a reminder: "In the future, keep your distance from that gentleman."

Such a person who spouts nonsense and is an outsider has no benefits for the Young Lady to associate with.

But Zongzheng Ya didn’t want to give up on Ning Ji, the uncanny predictor: "He’s too rare, and of the four things he predicted, only one was wrong; it’s too soon to give up on him."

However, she decided to give up on Qin San Lang, simply because Ning Ji mentioned someone else who would rise to great power in the future, though he would be violent, disliked, and short-lived.

Yet, as long as she devoted herself to assisting him and won people’s hearts for him, securing his throne, even if he died young, her son could succeed him and take the throne, making her the Empress Dowager!

It must be said, Zongzheng Ya was very practical and not entirely foolish; this indeed was a strategy that could elevate her overnight.

Nanny Zong, noticing Zongzheng Ya’s expression, thought she was still resentful, and quickly said, "Young Lady..."

Just as she began to speak, Zongzheng Ya interrupted, "Don’t say it, Nanny. I know what you’re going to say. Rest assured, I don’t want Qin San Lang anymore; since he chooses to fall and likes a farmer girl, let him marry the farmer girl."

She was curious to see how he would rise to greatness without the powerful support of his wife’s family.

In an era of great contention, heroes abound; without the support of a wife’s family, even if you are the True Dragon, you can be torn apart by other heroes.

Nanny Zong, upon hearing this, finally held her tongue and attended to Zongzheng Ya as they headed towards Central State.

Silver soon relayed the news of Zongzheng Ya’s departure to Gu Jinli and Qin San Lang.

Gu Jinli, upon hearing the news, said, "She’s smart enough not to make a move that leaves no room for maneuvering."

Qin San Lang replied, "She wouldn’t. These noble daughters are very smart and only do what’s beneficial to them. If they see signs of trouble, they’ll withdraw in time and clean up afterward."

They won’t risk small losses that could plunge them into eternal damnation.

Gu Jinli glanced at Qin San Lang and tugged at his sleeve, asking, "You’re quite knowledgeable; have you interacted with many noble daughters?"

Qin San Lang laughed, "Haven’t interacted with them; it’s just that my mother told me some things, saying that noble daughters and the daughters of nobles are taught by gentlemen about strategy from a young age, making them understand the importance of advantages and disadvantages. As long as they are not complete fools, after learning for ten years, they would know the principle of timely retreat and self-preservation."

Qin San Lang didn’t want to discuss Zongzheng Ya’s affairs; having already had his mood spoilt by her yesterday, he pointed towards the window, saying, "Talk about something interesting; hurry up and listen."

"That eldest brother of the Ge Family is utterly mad; in order to inherit the Ge Family early, he didn’t hesitate to poison his ailing father, wanting Old Master Ge to die soon so he could inherit the Ge Family. He even fabricated a will, falsely claiming that Old Master Ge left seventy percent of the family’s wealth to him, with the other brothers sharing thirty percent."

"Old Master Ge has four legitimate sons and six bastards; how can the brothers below him divide just thirty percent of the wealth?"

"But Ge Family’s eldest brother doesn’t care and wants to poison Old Master Ge and fabricate a will. What he didn’t realize, however, is that his brothers were not pushovers either; they also poisoned Old Master Ge. The overdose caused the poison to flare up, and now everyone in the household is aware of the mess. Currently, it’s causing quite a stir at home."

Ke Yuli was right; the Ge Family is now in turmoil, almost tearing off the roof. But what they are arguing about is not who poisoned Old Master Ge but who leaked the family drama to Shenghe Building?!

The whole family is gathered together, cursing the grandchild who exposed the Ge Family’s matters.

And they’re cursing Ke Yuli, "That bastard with the surname Ke dared to use our family’s affairs to make money; if I don’t kill him, I won’t bear the surname Ge!"

However, Ke Yuli proved to be more formidable; having just purchased the story of the Ge Family, he immediately sent someone to Linhe Prefecture to give Little Old Lady Ge a warning, saying that her brother was harmed by her nephew and grandnephew.