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Regardless of what Gu Yiqing was doing over there, her father Gu Qingyuan clearly knew that it was dangerous, but he still wanted him to bring his daughter along when he passed by Lin An.

Yes … He just picked it up casually and didn't send anyone to pick it up. It was probably because he was afraid of being caught and pretended to show it to the other families.

Gu Jinzhu's heart felt like it was being boiled by waves of ice-cold water, causing her to feel bone-chilling cold from the inside to the outside.

Although he did not hold much hope for this father, he was still a blood relative. Who would have thought that he would be so heartless!

She bit her lips and could only sneer.

The sound of teeth clattering came from behind her. She turned around and saw that Yun Xiang's face was shocked to the extreme. Trembling, she grabbed her sleeve and called out, "Miss …"

The conversation on the other side was still being transmitted intermittently, but Gu Jinzhu no longer wanted to continue listening and closed the window.

The two people on the other side of the stairs were not the least bit surprised. The servant in black clothes hesitated for a moment and said, "Master, after the eldest young miss heard this, she wouldn't come with us anymore, right?"

Gu Yiqing didn't say anything for a long time. When she saw the slim figure behind the window disappearing, she said lightly, "If that's the case, then it's for the best."

His trip had been really hasty. If it weren't for the fact that Yang Shao was a wealthy merchant, he wouldn't have wasted a night here if it wasn't for the fact that it would be beneficial to him in the future.

When Lady Yao heard of his trip, she asked him to bring Gu Jinzhu back along the way. After all, the Yang family had already sent a letter for her to pick up.

However, no one mentioned the dangers of his trip here. No one even cared how dangerous it was for him to bring a girl to the Land of Chaos. One could imagine the intentions of Mrs Yao!

Gu Qingyuan knew everything was going on, yet he had tacitly agreed to Mistress Yao's request. He hadn't even sent anyone else. It could be seen how indifferent he was to his daughter.

He hadn't taken his niece to heart in the beginning, but the moment he saw her, he was distracted by her clear eyes that were like spring water. That silence, that hidden sharpness made him not want to see such a girl die in a mob for no reason.

Thus, he had purposely let her hear his words tonight, hoping that she would understand his situation in the future. If she was naive enough to think that the Duke of Guo's estate would raise both hands to welcome her back, then even if he returned to the Gu family safely, he would be tortured to death for no reason.

He originally wanted to keep her in the Yang family, but after hearing that the Yang family treated her harshly, he made other arrangements for her.

If she was aware of the situation and did not follow him, he would have long since arranged a proper identity for her. He would leave behind the money and at the very least ensure her safety for the rest of her life.

In the end, he felt a trace of pity for her. Since there was a dangerous place in front of them, what was the need to jump in?

It all depended on this girl's choice.

He raised his head and looked at the dark sky. Then, he turned to Meng Xueyi and said, "Go back."

The servant in black quietly followed behind him.

After hearing those words, Gu Jinzhu was unable to sleep soundly. The room was cold, and even though it was a new bed, she could still feel the moist, cold air seeping into her bones.

On the bed, Yun Xiang kept turning over. It was obvious that she couldn't fall asleep either. She tightly wrapped herself in the quilt and did not know when she finally fell asleep.

The next day, the beads were awakened by the sound of rain dripping on the windowsill. When she opened her eyes, she saw that the outer room was faintly discernible.

She moved a bit and felt a little dizzy. Her temple seemed to have been hit by something as it throbbed in pain.

She rubbed her forehead and sat up, feeling pain all over her body. Every movement she made felt as if her bones were shattered.

When she heard the sound of the curtain being lifted, she asked softly, "Miss, are you awake?"

Gu Jinzhu rubbed her forehead and said, "Pour me a cup of water."

As soon as the words left her mouth, she felt that something was wrong. Her voice was so hoarse that it felt as if a knife had cut her throat, causing her to feel a burning pain.

Yun Xiang was also startled. She hurriedly poured some water and poured it into her cup. Only when the warm water entered her mouth did Gu Jinzhu feel much better.

Yun Xiang looked at her tired expression and asked worriedly, "Miss, did you not rest well?" Do you want to sleep a little longer? "

Gu Jinzhu didn't answer but instead asked, "Third Uncle …" Are you up? "

The two guest rooms were right next to each other. There was a sound coming from the other side of the door.

Yun Xiang hesitated for a moment before saying, "Third Master is already up. Then Big Brother guard also went down early to pack some things."

Gu Jinzhu nodded and said, "Rise."

Bea came in and drew up the curtain. The two girls waited for Gu Jinzhu to wash up.

In fact, it was just dawn now, and because of the overcast weather, the interior of the room was dark.

When Yun Xiang saw that Gu Jinzhu's expression didn't look good, it was obvious that there was a hint of green on her face. She couldn't help but say, "Why don't this servant tell San Ye about it? We … "Can we just stay here?"

When she heard the words from last night, she was truly scared. Although she had a rough understanding of the Gu Estate, she hadn't thought that the young miss would be in such a dire situation.

If she had known earlier that things would turn out like this, she would have stayed in the Yang Mansion.

Gu Jinzhu shook her head without even thinking about it. Although Gu Yiqing had made it clear, she had never thought about staying.

The Gu Estate was still her home. With her mother's memorial tablet and her roots there, it was impossible for her not to return for the rest of her life.

When she saw her determination, Yun Xiang sighed softly. She was afraid that Gu Jinzhu would be cold, so she took out a thick silk-blue peonies from the box and covered her with a large cloak.

After breakfast, the three of them went downstairs and out the door. A gust of wind blew over with the rain. Gu Jinzhu shivered and couldn't help but wrap her cloak tightly around her.

Gu Yiqing and his servants were already waiting by the side of the carriage. Although he was wearing a straw cape, it couldn't hide his handsome and dignified appearance.

Gu Jinzhu went over and blessed Gu Yiqing. She wore a hood, revealing only her palm-sized face. Because she didn't sleep well at night, her face appeared pale and tired.

Gu Yiqing paused for a moment, then suddenly said, "Have you decided?"

These words were asked without any reason, but Gu Jinzhu understood in an instant. She pursed her lips and nodded.

Gu Yiqing couldn't help but look at her deeply and said, "Actually, I've already arranged …"

Before he could finish, she interrupted him. "No need!"

She pursed her lips slightly, but her expression was incomparably resolute. "Third Uncle, you're overthinking things. The Gu Estate is the home of Jinzhu. No matter what, we have to go back. There's no reason for us to give it up just because Jiu Zhe took over the nest."

She was clearly just a thirteen-year-old girl, and her face even had some immaturity, yet she was like a little budding rose, showing off her sharp thorns.