Chapter 453 - 380 Cancel Ye Cheng’s inheritance rights_3
"If it were someone else, perhaps we could understand, but he’s the young master of the Gu family, the heir recognized by Mr. Gu himself, when such things happen to him, they are simply incomprehensible," Mr. Cheng stood up, "According to the Imperial Capital’s regulations, if an heir’s character is not suitable, their qualification can be revoked."
"Young Master Gu hasn’t returned to the Imperial Capital for three years, and upon his return, all sorts of scandalous news follows. First, it was the fling with Miss Xu, then the marriage scandal with the rural woman, and now there’s the incident involving a servant of the Xu family. Through these three incidents, we have enough reason to doubt Young Master Gu’s character; he seems promiscuous and lacks the proper qualities to assume the role of the next Family Head of the Gu family. Do you all agree with my statement?" Mr. Wan looked around, his provocative intent clear.
Some gazes inevitably fell on Old Man Gu.
The Prime Minister had recently traveled abroad and was not at home.
Madam Gu was also not present today; only Old Man Gu had come with Gu Yecheng.
As for the woman with Gu Yecheng, though she was the daughter of the Quan family, she was raised in the countryside after all. To remain standing in such a situation already proved her courage.
A person of fainter heart might have already had weak knees and been unable to stand.
"These are but youthful indiscretions, unworthy of being escalated to a discussion of heir qualification. I see that Yecheng is genuinely unwell; let him go back to rest. As for the matter of the heir, the Prime Minister is still young, and he could very well work for another ten or twenty years; surely he has his own considerations," Mr. Xu said outwardly while inwardly feeling quite pleased. Old Man Gu, oh Old Man Gu, your most beloved grandson isn’t perfect, he’s ill, so resign yourself to it.
"Old Man Gu, while you hold great respect in the Imperial Capital, you are surely more familiar with the Imperial Capital’s inheritance regulations than us. Young Master Gu’s abilities are indeed notable, but since his return, there have been repeated scandals. We believe he does not meet the qualifications for an heir," Mr. Cheng persisted, "We all here in this room are prominent figures of the Imperial Capital, so let’s hear it, is this not the case?"
Named directly, Old Man Gu simply glanced at Yecheng, his face bearing not a hint of worry. If he had not guessed wrong, as long as Xiaofeng was by Yecheng’s side, Yecheng’s illness wouldn’t present too much of a problem.