Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 720 - 556: Spare His Life

"Is the Capital really that dangerous? Those people’s reach is far too long, extending even into other people’s homes."

After Mrs. Lv spoke, she looked at Gu Chengyu with a worried expression.

"Xiao Bao! Is life in the Capital that difficult for you? Would our presence add more troubles for you?"

Gu Chengyu felt a warmth in his heart; no matter the circumstance, his mother always thought of her son first.

"Mother, it’s alright! Those people just want some information. It won’t affect the daily life. Besides, only Ming Mo and Ming Yan have access to my study. Even if those people have some ulterior motive, they won’t succeed." Gu Chengyu comforted Mrs. Lv.

He didn’t want to frighten her; what if she refused to return to the Capital with him?

Before he came back, his second sister repeatedly urged him to bring their parents to the Capital to stay for a while.

His second sister hadn’t returned home in over three years, and naturally missed their parents. Earlier, she couldn’t travel because of her pregnancy, and later, with Xiao Baozi being too young, it became even more inconvenient to return.

Mr. Gu quietly placed the pipe in his mouth, about to light it, when Mrs. Lv snatched it away.

"Smoking, smoking! Xiao Bao is here!" Mrs. Lv shot Mr. Gu a look, easing the previously heavy atmosphere a bit.

Mr. Gu was baffled; what did his smoking have to do with Xiao Bao? Could he not smoke when Xiao Bao was around?

Gu Chengyu felt like laughing; it seemed like his mother was the one who had traveled through time, already aware that secondhand smoke was harmful to health?

"What do you think your second uncle wants by coming back this time?" Mr. Gu returned to the main topic. He wasn’t sure what to think about this second brother.

After not seeing each other for so many years, the brotherly affection had indeed faded. When he first saw his second brother, he was indeed excited.

But his second brother plotting against his son left him feeling uneasy.

Finally, they reached the main point of discussion.

"Father! He came back to persuade you to go to the Capital with me, perhaps with an ulterior motive of moving into the mansion. Don’t be fooled by him, I see he’s pretty cunning! Someone might be advising him from behind."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Gu felt even more displeased. To scheme against his own son, disregarding brotherly camaraderie.

It seemed the second brother had changed; after all these years, in his eyes, brotherly affection seemed less significant than his own grandson. This was an easy choice for him.

However, it was indeed a difficult decision. Anyone might have chosen the same way!

Even though he understood, he couldn’t forgive since it was his own family being schemed against.

Mr. Gu kept an eye on the courtyard outside the window, wary of Gu Changbai and his wife suddenly coming to the main house.

"Xiao Bao! How do you want to deal with your second uncle?" After a moment of silence, Mr. Gu looked at Gu Chengyu.

Gu Chengyu was speechless; he had no feelings for Gu Changbai and didn’t care about his ultimate fate.

Currently, the most important thing was to find out who was behind the scenes; he wasn’t concerned about anything else. If Gu Changbai failed in his task for that person and exposed them, the consequences would be predictable.

As for Xiao Yao, the child was innocent; he might think of a way.

Gu Chengyu’s silence conveyed his understanding to Mr. Gu.

He sighed quietly, still feeling somewhat compassionate.

"Xiao Bao! Can you at least spare his life in the end?"

Gu Chengyu looked up at Mr. Gu, seeing the hopeful expression on his father’s face, unsure of how to respond.

After thinking, Gu Chengyu said, "Father! Even if I spare him, that person won’t. I’ll think of a way regarding Xiao Yao, but I can’t guarantee anything."

Mr. Gu felt a bit disappointed, but upon reconsideration, realized this was already extraordinarily generous.

He had heard from his elder brother that it was remarkable for Xiao Bao to achieve the rank of Standard Sixth Rank in such a short time, but such a rank was insignificant in the Capital, where aristocratic families and nobles resided.

If the person behind was a behemoth, even Xiao Bao would struggle to save Xiao Yao. Asking Xiao Bao to protect his second brother would be like hitting a stone with an egg.

Mr. Gu came to terms with it and felt at ease. After all, it was the second brother’s choice, and according to what Xiao Bao said, the second brother didn’t seem to feel guilty.

"Just do your best! If he can’t be saved... alas! It’s all fate!" Mr. Gu finished, feeling somewhat melancholic.

"Do you still want the son to protect him? I think he shouldn’t be protected at all; he showed no mercy when scheming against us. You still consider him a brother, but he didn’t treat you as a real brother."

Mrs. Lv now understood the situation; she couldn’t tolerate those scheming her son.

The old man still wanted Xiao Bao to take risks to save Gu Changbai? If that person was enraged and wanted Gu Changbai’s life, how could Xiao Bao stop it?

She wasn’t foolish; the person behind Gu Changbai was capable of scheming and might have found a younger substitute for Xiao Yao, possibly being an influential figure.

Even if not, they were more powerful than her son, at least for now.

"Xiao Bao! Don’t listen to your father; just focus on keeping yourself safe. We’re not King Yan, we don’t meddle in others’ life and death."

Mr. Gu wanted to argue, but when he looked up, he saw Mrs. Lv clearly displeased, her expression particularly gloomy.

"Xiao Bao! Should we tell your elder uncle about this? I’m afraid he’ll be swayed by the second brother too." Mr. Gu changed the topic, mentioning Uncle Gu.

"It’s better not to tell him for now; with so many people in elder uncle’s family, he might inadvertently let it slip or show some indication while interacting with Gu Changbai."

Both sides were brothers, and Gu Changbai’s situation was somewhat understandable. He was afraid Uncle Gu would find himself in a dilemma.

Despite living in the same village for so many years, Gu Changbai was ultimately also his brother.

"This matter doesn’t have much to do with Uncle. We’ll resolve it in a few days, it won’t take long. Father, Mother, don’t worry!"

Mr. Gu nodded; since his son had a plan, he wouldn’t interfere further.

"Father! Let’s set the banquet date soon! See if there’s a good day in the next few days."

Gu Chengyu planned to resolve the Gu Changbai issue after the banquet, to avoid unnecessary complications.

He had been considering not dealing with Gu Changbai until returning to the Capital to trace the source, but there would be too many uncertainties in the Capital; it was better to address it in Jingyuan Prefecture. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Your elder uncle and I had already checked the dates, the third day is a good day, and there’s another good day on the ninth day. Would the ninth day work? The third day feels too rushed."

Gu Chengyu shook his head, deciding to observe Gu Changbai for the next two days. If no one contacts him, he would act directly on the evening after the banquet.

The villagers knew Gu Changbai had returned; if he didn’t show up at the banquet, others would surely question it.

"Let’s make it the third day! Tomorrow I’ll have Ming Mo send the invitations, even the eldest aunt’s place isn’t far, she can make it for the banquet."

Mr. Gu nodded in agreement. After all, they didn’t have to worry about the banquet arrangements; there were servants for the purchases and village women to help.