Chapter 74

The two spoke at the same time, then fell silent together...

Inside the carriage, there was another moment of stillness, then they spoke again in unison:

"Prince Zhou." The son of Lady Shu, and the eldest prince.

"Over ninety percent." Last night was so intense; that young lady was completely worn out by Prince Chu. Without any protection, Qin Yunchu would definitely be in trouble.

This damned默契 (rapport)!

After saying that, Gu Qiancheng complained inwardly but maintained a calm expression: "So it's Prince Zhou. No wonder the madam was so arrogant; this backing is indeed solid." Even daring to report the death of a woman Prince Chu played with, it seems Prince Zhou is looking for trouble.

"In the past, many girls have died at Chunyi Tower, but this is the first time a report has been made." Qin Jiyin was simply looking for a topic to break the awkwardness in the carriage. Discussing whether Qin Yunchu had a venereal disease was clearly inappropriate.

"Is Prince Zhou doing this on purpose? I doubt he expected this case to be related to the secret room murder you are investigating." Prince Zhou is clearly trying to take advantage of the situation to get Qin Yunchu into trouble and embarrass the Zhao王府 (Prince's Mansion).

"Hmm." Qin Jiyin nodded. Seeing that Qin Jiyin was in a good mood, Gu Qiancheng tentatively asked: "This time, Prince Zhao should step in to block Prince Zhou's attack, right?"

In politics, there are no eternal friends. An alliance for interests can just as easily turn into a rivalry. Since Prince Zhou has directly insulted the Zhao王府 (Prince's Mansion), if Prince Zhao remains silent, he would be seen as weak.

"I am just about to visit Uncle Zhao." Letting a woman with a venereal disease serve Qin Yunchu at Chunyi Tower, even if it was a coincidence, Prince Zhao wouldn't believe it, and neither would he let Prince Zhao believe it.

After all, Chunyi Tower is Prince Zhou's property, and Yunchu is the heir of Prince Zhao.

When talking to smart people, a hint is enough. Gu Qiancheng chuckled: I didn't realize Prince Qin was so devious...

They continued to chat intermittently, and soon they arrived at the side gate of the Gu residence. However, Qin Jiyin didn't stop the carriage but had the driver park it at the main gate and sent someone to announce their arrival.

He's here!

"Your Highness?" Gu Qiancheng found her eyelids twitching; she had a bad feeling.

Would it really be okay to enter and leave with Prince Qin?

"To establish your authority, so that when I need you, you won't be picking beans in the prayer hall." Qin Jiyin said it lightly, but Gu Qiancheng was terrified: "Your Highness, it's really not necessary."

She had already used Prince Qin to establish her authority; there was no need to make it so obvious. If one day she was no longer useful to Prince Qin, she would be in a very bad situation.

After all, the higher you are lifted, the harder you fall.

"I don't want this to delay my affairs." Qin Jiyin wouldn't accept refusal. At this point, Gu Qiancheng couldn't refuse because...

The old master and Duke Gu personally came to the main gate to welcome Prince Qin.

"Get out of the carriage." Qin Jiyin got out first, then helped Gu Qiancheng out. He did a perfect job of maintaining appearances, giving Gu Qiancheng enough face.

Seeing the Gu family men lined up and bowing according to the rules, Qin Jiyin didn't even smile, just lightly supporting the old master: "Old Master Gu, you are too polite. I merely brought Qiancheng back; there's no need for such a grand welcome."

After saying that, he turned and got back into the carriage without a kind word, leaving Gu Qiancheng and the others looking at each other in confusion: What does Prince Qin mean?

Only the old master guessed that Prince Qin was warning the Gu family not to neglect Qiancheng, as she was the woman he, Qin Jiyin, wanted to protect.

This granddaughter, not marrying Prince Chu, might have a greater destiny.

The old master's gaze towards Gu Qiancheng was filled with more affection and indulgence. Duke Gu's eyes flickered, and no one knew what he was thinking. Only Uncle Gu Three was genuinely happy for her.

Gu Chengzhi, the son of Lady Gu and Qianxue's younger brother, looked at her with the eyes of a father's killer...

This child, though only ten years old, was spoiled by Lady Gu, arrogant and conceited, and unlikely to amount to much. Gu Qiancheng completely ignored him, supporting the old master and walking inside.

"Grandfather, I have something to report." Gu Qiancheng whispered, letting everyone know she wasn't flattering but had been instructed by Prince Qin.

"Good." The old master was very pleased, unaffected even by being slighted by Qin Jiyin.

Prince Qin's dissatisfaction with the Gu family indicated his greater importance to Qiancheng, which was a good thing.

Duke Gu strained to hear what Gu Qiancheng was saying to the old master, but after a long time, he heard nothing important. As they approached a fork in the path, the old master paused: "Go about your business; Qiancheng will accompany me back."

"Grandfather, I want to go, I want to go..." Gu Chengzhi, with an innocent face, his eyes glinting with malice, spoke up...

Though arrogant, he had a bit of cunning, knowing that at this moment, only he could pretend to be young and follow, then report back to his father.

The old master didn't speak, just looked at him with a half-smile. Gu Chengzhi, being a child, couldn't withstand the old master's pressure and weakly said: "Grandfather? Can't I go?"

"Older brother, properly educate Chengzhi. The Gu family doesn't need him." The old master didn't scold his grandson but warned Duke Gu.

Don't think that being the designated heir means you can be ignorant and unskilled.

"Grandfather..." Gu Chengzhi was truly frightened. He always considered himself the heir of the Gu family, acting arrogantly in front of the second and third branches, ordering them around and threatening to kick them out if he was unhappy...

The old master's words not only made Gu Chengzhi feel threatened but also frightened Duke Gu. Only Uncle Gu Two smiled, his eyes gleaming...

Besides the eldest, the only legitimate son of the Gu family was him. If Chengzhi couldn't inherit the Gu family, wouldn't that mean he had a chance?

Uncle Gu Two's eyes sparkled with delight, while Uncle Gu Three remained silent. No matter what, the Gu family's assets wouldn't fall to him, a illegitimate son.

The old master saw the reactions of his three sons, sighed, and, supported by Gu Qiancheng, returned to his living quarters.

"Accompany this old man for a game of chess." The old master was in a bad mood and needed to calm down. Gu Qiancheng naturally obliged.

Halfway through the game, seeing that the old master had calmed down, Gu Qiancheng said: "Grandfather, Prince Chu went to a brothel and may have contracted a venereal disease."

Thud... The chess piece in the old master's hand fell to the ground, rolling a few times before stopping.

"Prince Chu went to a brothel?" The old master's heart almost stopped.

People like them, what beautiful women haven't they seen? Why go to a brothel and contract such a strange disease?

Gu Qiancheng nodded: "Prince Qin personally investigated, so it must be true. The Zhao王府 (Prince's Mansion) will soon receive the news."

She wouldn't admit that she maliciously reminded the old master that he could give up on Qianxue because...

With such a major scandal and a venereal disease, Qin Yunchu would likely be deposed...

The Zhao王府 (Prince's Mansion) has more than one legitimate son. Replacing him, whether by the Prince or the Princess, would be accepted!

To the readers:

I'm being nice to Prince Yunchu, right? Hahaha...

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