Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity

Chapter 1219 - 1005: Farewell

"Big brother, Fourth Brother, it has been more than two years since we parted ways; how have you been?" The Crown Prince looked at the two Vassal Kings, his eyes full of tears, and stepped forward to grasp Prince Gong’s hand.Prince Gong, held by the Crown Prince, felt a wave of disgust in his heart.

The Crown Prince is always this hypocritical, unlike the third brother, whose dislike for him is always evident.

He had forgotten that the third brother has now become just as hypocritical as this person. Having become a monk, he is probably still knocking on a wooden fish in the side hall.

"Two years apart, I miss both of my brothers dearly!" Prince Jing stepped forward, placing his palm on the other’s shoulder, filled with nostalgia in his eyes.

The Crown Prince froze, his shoulders instantly stiffening. The Hidden Guards behind the Crown Prince gripped their sword hilts, eyes fixed on Prince Jing.

"Ahem! Second Brother misses you too."

While these two were exchanging dry pleasantries, Prince Gong’s gaze drifted over to Gu Chengyu standing among the courtiers.

Gu Chengyu, who had been bowing his head pondering the next plan, suddenly felt a scorching gaze burning on him. He abruptly raised his head and collided with deep and dark eyes.

Prince Gong nodded towards Gu Chengyu, leaving Gu Chengyu suspicious. What did Prince Gong mean by this? With so many courtiers present, why greet only him?

However, courtesy must not be neglected, so after Gu Chengyu made a respectful bow, he turned his gaze to the floor ahead.

The entire court was solemn, all eyes filled with white, yet Prince Gong could quickly locate Gu Chengyu in all that whiteness. No reason other than this person being dazzling.

"Father’s death came so suddenly, though you have endured long travel, the National Mourning has been ongoing for several days now, and you must hurry to the spirit position to fulfill your duty of mourning."

"Second Brother is right, Big Brother, let’s go!" Prince Jing, face full of grief, white garment fluttering, eyes slightly red.

Prince Jing turned his head, only to find Prince Gong’s gaze fixed on a certain place. His heart stirred, following Prince Gong’s gaze. That tall and slender figure was none other than Gu Chengyu, wasn’t it?

He remembered the rumors circulating in the Capital previously, then squinted his eyes, a cold arc forming at the corner of his mouth.

...

Late at night, Gu Wanqian tossed and turned on the bed. Suddenly, a faint sound came to his ear, startling him to sit up from the bed.

In the darkness, he listened intently for any movement inside the room. But after a moment, the room remained silent.

"Who is it?" He asked in a trembling voice, feeling afraid.

He did not know martial arts, and given his sensitive identity, he had nearly been exposed before; naturally, he was fearful at the moment.

"Young Master! The master sent me to fetch you!" A hoarse voice appeared in the room, easing Gu Wanqian’s tense emotions a little.

Gu Wanqian paused for a while, "Who are you?"

Suddenly, a faint candlelight appeared inside the room. Gu Wanqian squinted his eyes open to see a vague figure before him.

"Young Master, our people are already waiting in the courtyard. The master says that changes are happening within the Da Xing Royal Family and wants you to return quickly. Besides, your identity has already been exposed; staying in Dayan is undoubtedly dangerous. The master instructs us to set out immediately and head to Da Xing."

Upon hearing these words, Gu Wanqian knew this person was indeed sent by that so-called master to fetch him.

"I’m not going back." He thought of his grandmother sleeping in the next room, feeling very conflicted.

"This time, whether Young Master goes or not, you must go. The master has said that extraordinary measures can be taken if necessary. Hopefully, the Young Master won’t make things difficult for us, as we are also following orders."

"What do you want? Don’t harm my grandmother!" Gu Wanqian was somewhat frightened upon hearing these words. If he didn’t leave, what would they do with his grandmother?

His face turned slightly pale; they had treated him with courtesy before, but now their patience was gone.

"That depends on whether Young Master cooperates." This person’s voice was exceedingly cold, making Gu Wanqian very uncomfortable.

"If you dare to harm my grandmother, I would rather die than return to Dayan." He shouted in a low voice angrily.

"That old lady doesn’t have much time left, why is Young Master so persistent?"

"What do you mean?" Gu Wanqian was taken aback, his heart panicking. What did they mean by no time left, had they harmed his grandmother?

"Brother Qian?" An elderly voice sounded from the courtyard, startling Gu Wanqian who was confronting the man in black inside.

"Grandma!" Gu Wanqian hurriedly got out of bed to open the door without bothering to put on his outer garment.

As soon as he opened the door, he was shocked. He saw not only his grandmother standing outside but also several men in black behind her.

Gu Wanqian was taken aback and wanted to ask, but his grandmother pushed him back into the room.

"Don’t speak, listen to me first." His grandma intercepted his words and started speaking on her own.

"Brother Qian, since your family has found you, you must know about your origins. I don’t know exactly what family you come from, but you must be of an illustrious background."

Saying this, she took out something from her bosom and handed it to Gu Wanqian.

"Back then, your grandfather and I went to Yingnan Mansion to visit relatives, but my eldest son fell ill upon arriving in the Capital and passed away within half a month. His wife couldn’t bear the blow and followed him, carrying an unborn grandson. Alas, those are things of the past, and I don’t wish to recall them. Your grandfather and I, having lost our close kin, were planning to return home but found you in a rundown temple."

Li reminisced about the old days, thinking of her deceased son, involuntary tears sparkling in her eyes.

"This Jade Pendant was found in your swaddling clothes back then. When you were little, although our family lived in hardship, we never considered selling this Jade Pendant. Since it relates to your origins, the quality of the Jade Pendant is so fine that ordinary families can’t afford it. It seems your family must have had their difficulties to abandon you in that temple. I thought you’d grow up and no one would come to find you, you would be a child of the Gu Family for life, but unexpectedly..."

Li broke down in tears by this point.

"Grandmother!" Gu Wanqian took the Jade Pendant and found it to be carved with a lily flower, like something a woman would wear.

This made him recall his mother; could this be her personal belonging? He gripped the Jade Pendant tightly, sadness flooding his heart.

"Go! Don’t come back; I’m already seriously ill and don’t have much time left. You should’ve been a child of a wealthy family but suffered with me. Now that your family has come, you should recognize your ancestry."

Li covered her mouth, letting out sorrowful sobs.

"Grandmother, isn’t your illness cured? Why say such dispiriting things? I’m not leaving; you said you wanted to see me marry and have children." As Gu Wanqian finished speaking, tears streamed down his cheeks.

Tears blurred his vision, and suddenly he couldn’t see the woman’s face clearly anymore.