Chapter 2548: Old Master Gu
Xuexue spoke of what worried him the most, leaving Old Master Gu stunned, as he asked, "How... how did you know?"
Xuexue smiled, "We are all business people, how could we not know?"
Qinger Building is quite famous in the Capital and has become a great place for entertainment for high officials and nobles.
The Emperor and Old Master Gu both believed that Xuexue only had one Qinger Building, and thus, didn’t take her words seriously.
Old Master Gu sneered, "A newcomer cannot compare to the deep roots of our Gu Family."
Xuexue replied calmly, "As the saying goes, the waves behind push the waves ahead; perhaps it’s time for a change in the position of wealthiest."
"You...!" Old Master Gu glared fiercely at Xuexue, this damn girl, was she not cursing the Gu Family to fall?
Xuexue ignored him and said to The Emperor, "Emperor, Old Master Gu wants to leave. Everyone has their own ambitions, don’t persuade him to stay."
The Emperor looked at Xuexue, dumbfounded, not knowing what she meant.
Xuexue, taking advantage of Old Master Gu’s inattention, winked at him.
The Emperor quickly understood that Situtu Xueer was playing cat-and-mouse with Old Master Gu.
He returned to the Dragon Throne, saying, "If Old Master Gu is tired of Moli Country, he can stay in other countries for a while. Moli Country will welcome him back whenever he wishes."
What The Emperor said was flawless.
"You... you... you..." Old Master Gu was choked with frustration.
"Emperor, my woman was bullied, isn’t it hard to just get a statement?" Old Master Gu was extremely helpless.
Xuexue said, "I’m not at fault, do you say it’s hard?"
Old Master Gu said, "You...!"
Xuexue said, "My status is Princess Consort of War Prince, bestowed by The Emperor himself, known across Moli Country. Aunt Yu, a mere cheap maid, dared to insult the Princess Consort on the street. Not to mention beating her, even killing her would be reasonable, justified, and lawful."
Xuexue’s words were flawless.
The Emperor and Old Master Gu were left speechless by her argument.
Old Master Gu calmed down and thought carefully, realizing it was indeed like this.
When entering the palace, overcome with rage, he neglected these important details, always thinking that Aunt Yu was his woman and shouldn’t be bullied by others.
Xuexue’s words made his anger seem like unreasonable behavior.
In the end, Old Master Gu gained nothing and had to reluctantly bid The Emperor farewell, knowing that reason was not on his side, but he already bore a grudge against Xuexue in his heart.
"How wonderful, how wonderful, the bald guy is leaving, the bald guy is leaving." Xiao Jiu flapped its wings, flew down from the beam, and landed on Xuexue’s shoulder.
Old Master Gu, nearing the door, stumbled slightly at Xiao Jiu’s words, almost falling - this damn bird had given him a nickname.
However, with The Emperor present, he dared not act rashly, so he steadied himself, pretending to be calm, and left the Imperial Study Room.
In his heart, he angrily thought, given the chance, he would pluck this bird’s feathers, skin it, and fry it, letting it know that the Gu Family isn’t easily bullied.
Old Master Gu no longer mentioned withdrawing business from Moli Country, and The Emperor finally did not have to worry. Seeing the bird fly down, he eagerly walked over to observe.
"What are you looking at, annoying pest," Xiao Jiu screeched sharply at The Emperor.
The Emperor not only didn’t get angry but laughed heartily, finding the birds quite amusing.
"Princess Consort of War Prince, this bird has a connection with me, may I keep it for a few days to accompany me?"
The Emperor is supreme; who dares refuse his words?