Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 748 - 584: Arabian Nights
But would Wang Yue agree? She would have to rely on Chang in the future; could she really let go of the Silver about to be in her hands?
Suddenly, the second son came up with an idea.
To say that there are many in the Gu Family who wished for his father’s death is an understatement; Wang Yue and Gu Chengyu are definitely included.
Maybe his grandfather thought so too, and Mrs. Lv; these people were all hoping things wouldn’t go well for the second house.
But the one who would actually do it would either be Gu Chengyu or Wang Yue.
Perhaps his father was harmed by one among them, otherwise with his father’s character, how could he have consumed so much tiger penis powder?
The second son thought about it more and more logically, this kind of thing is hard for anyone to clarify.
He had to find out what happened at that time; he couldn’t just muddle through and bury his father.
The second son tugged at the third son, who was crying sadly; the third son looked at his second brother in confusion. Seeing the second son wink at him, he was somewhat at a loss.
The second son rolled his eyes at the third son, this fool who only knew how to cry.
"Come with me to the latrine!" With that, the second son got up from the ground and headed towards the latrine.
The third son hesitated for a moment, then told Wang Yue something, and followed in the same direction.
Wang Yue and Mrs. Lv watched the two’s backs thoughtfully, until Chang began crying again and Wang Yue held him in her arms to comfort him.
Mrs. Lv glanced at Chang, retracted her outstretched hand.
They weren’t the only ones watching the two; Gu Chengyu also noticed. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶
He knew for sure the second son was up to something. As for the purpose, it was either for the Silver or related to the imperial examination business.
If the second son didn’t implicate him, he naturally couldn’t be bothered to get involved.
Actually, even if no one else did it, he would have taken action himself; the only difference is he would have spared Gu Chengyi’s life. Let him lie on the bed for years, prolonging his breaths.
But if the second son pulled him into this, he couldn’t be blamed for being rude.
Nowadays, all the second son relied on was the profit share from the soap, and the hope of making an official career through the imperial exams.
If he lost these two, the second son would be worse than an autumn cicada. Forget hopping around; he would struggle to support himself.
It’s not that Gu Chengyu underestimated him, it’s just that the second son has spent years doing nothing but studying and socializing with classmates.
This is someone who only knows how to spend Silver, never even thought about earning it himself.
The second son looked around the latrine, finding no one inside, he stood outside waiting for the third son.
As soon as the third son arrived, he immediately asked, "Third brother! Do you think there’s anything suspicious about Father’s death?"
The third son was stunned by this question, "What’s so suspicious?"
The second son was filled with exasperation. This third brother is truly thick-headed, no wonder he couldn’t continue his studies.
Evidently, Father placing his hopes on him during his lifetime was wise, this third brother is surely not going to accomplish much in the future.
He’s been at the county’s soap shop for a few years and only managed to become a little steward, always worrying about others’ family business, completely lacking ambition.
"Think about it! When Gu Chengyu wasn’t back, Father was fine. But coincidentally, as soon as he returned, Father died. Don’t you think it’s too much of a coincidence?"
The second son looked around, making sure no one was coming before speaking these words.
"What? You suspect the Little Uncle killed our Father?" The third son was surprised, raising his voice a bit.
The second son gestured, "Keep your voice down."
The third son swallowed, his throat suddenly feeling dry.
"That can’t be? Why would the Little Uncle do such a thing? He’s an official now and doesn’t live in Shangling Village often. Even if he had issues with Father, still..."
After hearing the second son, the third son also thought it was a bit too much of a coincidence, but he felt that the Little Uncle had no need to do that!
To be honest, the Little Uncle was quite tolerant of his father. His father often mocked the Little Uncle, being extremely disrespectful to the grandfather as well, but the Little Uncle never short-changed their branch on the soap dividends.
He actually thought the Little Uncle was a magnanimous person, as long as it wasn’t excessive, he wouldn’t mind taking a loss.
He was good to the family, especially to the nieces; which one of them didn’t think fondly of him?
If only Father had treated the Little Uncle better, maybe he would have been more helpful with their nephews’ futures.
But his second brother and father always seemed to dislike the Little Uncle, which he couldn’t understand.
"What do you know? The Little Uncle is just afraid our Father might cause trouble for him! He sees Father as a burden he’d rather throw far away. Even me, the Little Uncle doesn’t like. Doesn’t he fear that I might pass the imperial exams, become an official, and outshine him in the Gu Family?"
As the second son spoke, he grew angrier, more convinced that Gu Chengyu was jealous of him, wanting to shine alone in the Gu Family.
The third son looked at his emotionally agitated, red-faced second brother, suddenly finding this person unfamiliar.
Though he had been working in the county the past two years, he hadn’t interacted much with the second brother, who once told him not to visit the private school, as it would disrupt his studies.
At first, he had no thoughts about it, later he realized the reason.
When he first went to the county shop, perhaps Mr. Wang had spoken to Gu Chengyu, so they let him start as a clerk.
Back when he was going from the town to the county, he hadn’t been promoted to a steward yet, the second brother might have felt embarrassed to have a brother who was just a clerk.
After that, he didn’t interact much with the second brother. After all, the second brother was busy with his studies and often socializing with classmates.
He didn’t expect the second brother’s personality to become so extreme, implying just now that the Little Uncle was jealous of his talents, not wanting him to pass the imperial exam and become an official?
Leaving aside the cause of his father’s death, he thought this was nothing short of a joke.
What kind of person is the Little Uncle? He’s heaven’s favored one.
At fourteen, he became an Advanced Scholar, now he’s a Sixth Rank official, would he really be jealous of a second brother who isn’t even a Scholar yet? It’s simply absurd.
"Ahem! Second brother, maybe you have some misunderstanding about the Little Uncle? I don’t think the Little Uncle is the kind of person to do that; otherwise, he wouldn’t have founded the clan school."
The third son frowned, suddenly feeling this wasn’t the moment for this discussion.
The second son, upon hearing this, immediately sneered, and said, "What? Has Gu Chengyu offered you some benefits? Otherwise, why would you side with him like this? Do you not care that Father was murdered?"
The third son was also somewhat angry, "Second brother, stop being so sarcastic. Everyone in the Gu Family and even the villagers can vouch for the Little Uncle’s character, I’m just speaking the truth."
The third son took a deep breath, watching the second son about to fly into a rage, quickly restraining him, "Now isn’t the time for these disputes, since you say there’s something suspicious about Father’s death, we really should talk to the Little Uncle and grandfather about it."
Actually, the third son had some ideas too, though not suspecting Gu Chengyu, he found Aunt Wang and Aunt Li very suspicious.
Though still unhappy, the second son got what he wanted.
So he returned with a gloomy face and said, "I find Aunt Wang and Aunt Li also very suspicious, we must keep a close watch so they don’t escape."
