Chapter 2740: Chapter 2740: Another Matter
But such a major incident not only failed to serve as a warning for Lady Gong, but she also believed that as long as she had her two sons, she could do whatever she pleased outside, and someone would cover for her.
The social connections in the capital are complex, yet Lady Gong is simple-minded, often swayed by others and uttering nonsense.
If not for the Emperor turning a blind eye because of the brothers Gong Jian and Gong Cheng, Lady Gong would have been thrown into prison countless times by now.
"Tsk."
An Jiuyue clicked her tongue lightly.
"The old saying âMarry a virtuous wifeâ certainly holds some truth."
She finally understood why the Gong brothers didnât even want to come home during the New Year.
"Gong Jian hustles around outside every day, and whatever achievements he earns are all spent on Lady Gong, arenât they? This probably balances out the merits and demerits, doesnât it?"
Others learn from setbacks and grow wiser, but observing Lady Gong, it seemed she wouldnât grow wiser no matter how much she lost.
"Forget it, letâs not talk about them. In a few days, weâll be heading to Huayan Peak. Over these days, you should encourage the children to cultivate more and keep them from playing outside. And as for An Jiuyue, sheâs already learning medicine refinement, but she has to take it slow."
Qian Jiyun didnât wish to bring up Lady Gong either, as even Gongâs own sons felt exasperated when mentioning her, let alone outsiders.
It seemed that Gong Jian had left after repeatedly advising his mother, but unfortunately, it was to no avail.
"Tonight, Iâll get in touch with Even Yan Nuo and the others to see if thereâs anything we need to bring," she said.
"Alright."
Qian Jiyun responded.
Keeping an eye on the children wasnât too challenging; they managed to keep themselves in check. When it came to cultivation, no one was more diligent than they were.
However, there was another matter that needed to be handled.
...
That night.
Qian Jiyun, alone, moved through the night, quickly reaching the rooftop of a certain residence.
Looking down, he saw the residence below was brightly lit. Even at such a late hour, no one seemed inclined to rest, each engrossed in their own affairs.
This was the Fu Family, specifically Fu Mingâs Fu Family.
"Father, if you ask me, we should leave right away and not concern ourselves with those people," a young man standing beside a middle-aged man said while stamping his feet.
"Our oldest cousin is with Uncleâs family, and the Emperor wonât do anything to them. But for us, being discovered to have connections with the Retired Emperor is a crime that could lead to our extinction!"
The capital was already rife with unease, and if they stayed any longer, there would be only one path left for them.
He was still young and didnât wish to tread that final path.
"Everything, including my son, has been prepared to ensure that the Emperorâs men wonât be able to trace us. All the evidence points to Uncleâs family from now on; itâs as if theyâre the ones connected to the Retired Emperor, and our branch has nothing to do with it."
He said.
So even if they left, nothing would happen. Even if the Emperor suspected, without evidence to convict them, what could he do?
"You resign from your post and leave with us. Let Uncleâs family face it, rest assured, they have cousin Fu Ming, do you think the Emperor would really have the power to kill them?"
Seeing the hesitancy on the middle-aged manâs face, the young man persuaded again.
"Father, listen to my brother. We should leave tomorrow. Our uncleâs family has cousin Fu Ming, theyâll be fine, but we donât have such a backing.
If caught by the Emperor, it would be... Father, you have to think about your daughter and brother."
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