Chapter 809: Going for Revenge

Gu Jinli looked up at him and saw that he was anxious, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes. She smiled happily, "Don’t worry, I’m laughing not because I’m too angry, but because I finally get the chance to take revenge. Originally, I thought I’d never encounter them again in my lifetime, but unexpectedly, they’ve come back. It’s perfect to clean them up and avenge my family."

The Old Gu Family tormented her family for many years; this resentment cannot go unavenged.

Qin San Lang asked, "How do you plan to take revenge? Tell me, I’ll do it for you."

Gu Jinli replied, "Of course, by poisoning their entire family, let them taste the agony of being tormented."

After speaking, she glanced at Qin San Lang and asked, "Do you think I’m ruthless?"

Although she had come from another place and had no emotional ties to the Old Gu Family, to outsiders, the Old Gu Family are her relatives. Elder Gu, Granny Gu are her grandparents, and Gu Youfu they are her uncles.

Qin San Lang shook his head, "No, it’s the Old Gu Family who harmed your family first. What they did to your family is something a real grandparent could never do."

Still...

"I still want to do it for you."

He was born into a noble family, and the Great Chu was only established for three generations. In the founding nobles, including the first Emperor of Great Chu, some disgraceful deeds were done.

For instance, after achieving fame and success, abandoning their first wives.

There were even some who looked down on the children born of their first wives for being country bumpkins, poorly raised, without strong maternal family backing, completely disregarding their sons, allowing the newly married noble lady wife to torment and frame the children of the first wife.

In short, such things happened a lot.

There were also those first wife’s children who became successful afterward and didn’t associate with their fathers.

However, officials denounced them as unfilial, claiming that those who wouldn’t honor their biological fathers wouldn’t be loyal to the court, demanding the Emperor dismiss these unfilial officials.

The Emperor listened and indeed dismissed quite a few officials who didn’t recognize their biological fathers.

Some officials compromised, suppressing guilt towards their mothers, leading their whole family to kneel before their old fathers and stepmothers, seeking forgiveness to resume their positions.

"Xiao Yu, Great Chu values filial piety, that’s why I want to take revenge for you." Qin San Lang looked at Gu Jinli with eyes full of affection and worry, not wanting her to be criticized for not being filial to her grandparents.

Gu Jinli smiled and said, "Don’t worry, I’ll quietly poison them; no one will know."

She deeply hated the Old Gu Family and knowing they returned but cannot personally avenge, she would suffocate from the frustration.

"They have no remorse when they learned my family is doing well, they even wanted to seize my family’s livelihood. These bastards, if I don’t handle them first, my family will suffer in the future."

Seeing her insist on avenging herself, Qin San Lang reluctantly agreed, "Alright, give me a day. Once I’ve arranged everything, I’ll accompany you to the prefecture."

Gu Jinli knew he was worried for her and was set on following her, feeling a bit of guilt, "I’m causing you to take a leave again."

Qin San Lang raised his hand, tugged on her bun with a smile, "No worries, no need to take leave, I’ll conveniently head to the Prefecture garrison."

The Company Commander at the County Military Office needs to visit the Prefecture garrison from time to time to report. As long as the training matters at the Military Office are handled and there’s no major incident requiring county soldiers, he can go to the prefecture or take a break for a few days.

Still...

He looked at her with a smile, "If you feel guilty, just treat me a bit better."

Gu Jinli glared at him, "You really know how to ask for benefits. Am I not treating you well enough?"

Qin San Lang: "Well enough, but I still want better."

Gu Jinli’s face turned red, "Let’s talk about it later."

Now, without the formal title, treating him this way is against the norm.

Qin San Lang wasn’t disappointed but rather delighted, nodding, "Alright, let’s discuss it later."

Having a later means she has feelings.

Seeing her blushing fiercely, he mimicked her, extending his hand to poke her cheek with his finger, "Soft."

Gu Jinli angrily grabbed his hand and bit it, "If you dare to poke again, I’ll bite off your hand."

Qin San Lang knew she was just saying it, not caring, simply smiling at her, and fearing she’d be embarrassed and angry, he asked, "Should we tell your parents about this?"

Gu Jinli shook her head, "Let’s talk after revenge. You know my parents’ temperament; if they are told in advance, I’ll have concerns about taking revenge; better keep it under wraps for now."

Qin San Lang wholeheartedly agreed, then asked, "Should we tell Good Brother An?"

In ten days, Gu Jin’an will take his exam, telling him now might distract him.

Gu Jinli thought about it, "Keep it secret for now, if we can hide it just tell him after the exam, if not, we’ll let him know."

Qin San Lang had no objections and after talking for an hour, hurriedly returned to the Military Office to arrange matters.

The next day, Gu Jinli told her family she was going to Songzi Manor to check the soy sauce and prepare for the March auction of ham.

Ever since she started making soy sauce, she often visited Songzi Manor to oversee the taste, and after starting the ham, she went there even more often, sometimes staying for ten days or half a month.

Neither Gu Dashan nor Mrs. Cui suspected anything, only reminding her, "Your brother must come back before his exam. We’ll all send him off."

Gu Jinli nodded, "Yes, rest assured, I’ll definitely be back before February 15."

After getting approval from Gu Dashan and Mrs. Cui, she went to the pharmaceutical workshop to find Nanny Tao, Mu Tong, Feng Jin, and Qiu Lang. She asked them to take care of the workshop and the village end; then she instructed Gu Jinxiu on some matters, making sure she took Sister Li and the others with her, before packing with Mrs. Cui to leave.

On the morning of February 6, after finishing the morning chores at the workshop, Gu Dashan drove the mule cart to send Gu Jinli and Xiao Ji to Songzi Manor.

Passing through the town, they visited Master Ouyang’s Family and met Gu Jin’an.

Hearing about Gu Jinli going to Songzi Manor for the soy sauce and ham auction preparation, Gu Jin’an raised his eyebrows slightly, said nothing, exchanged a few words with Gu Jinli, and let them go to Songzi Manor.

Only in the afternoon, as Gu Dashan drove the mule cart home, Gu Jin’an visited Songzi Manor, he happened to meet Qin San Lang, and his face darkened, "What are you hiding from me?"

Gu Jinli laughed, "Big brother is really sharp, how can anything be hidden from you? But how did you know we’re hiding something?"

Gu Jin’an: "You’re so lazy, every year if the soy sauce isn’t coming out, you wouldn’t go to Songzi Manor to check it. This excuse seems too diligent, making me suspicious."

Gu Jinli’s mouth twitched, "Am I really that lazy? I used two reasons this time, plus preparing the ham auction in March!"