Chapter 501: Honor (2)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“My father is innocent!”
“Whether you believe it or not, just wait and see.”
“Everyone, don’t be so easily provoked!”
As she spoke, she slowly looked around at everyone. Her clear eyes were dark and suffused with a faint light.
Everyone was silent.
Gu Yanfei continued, “As Gu Ce’s daughter, 1 will definitely give the Great Jin an explanation.”
She said this last sentence firmly and unhurriedly. Her tone didn’t fluctuate at all, as if she had suppressed all her emotions.
She looked calm, but only she knew that she wasn’t so calm. There was a slight lump in her throat.
Gu Ce’s daughter.
In two lifetimes, this was the first time she had said this in front of so many people.
Yes, I’m Gu Ce’s daughter.
I’m proud of this.
Tears flashed in Gu Yanfei’s eyes. She turned around and crossed the high threshold again.
There was a squeak.
The vermilion door of the Gu Mansion closed heavily in front of everyone.
Ever since the Gu family’s position as a marquis was taken away, there were no longer any brass nails on the door that represented the Marquis’s residence.
There was still a mess outside the door. The commoners surrounding the door all looked at the plaque and door in front of them in a daze.
In the crowd, someone said slowly, “Why don’t we go back? Wait a while.”
“That’s right. Even if the imperial court wants to vindicate Gu… the Marquis, there should be real evidence,” the middle-aged woman said seriously with burning eyes. She was completely convinced by Gu Yanfei. “Second Lady Gu is the little immortal who saved us from our suffering. She should be able to see the karma.”
Many people nodded.
Suddenly, a young man in the crowd snorted angrily. “Second Lady Gu is a god, but Gu Ce is her father. Of course, she has to help her father. Otherwise, why would there be a saying that goes, ‘help your family and not reason’?”
Some people immediately wavered and felt that this sentence made sense. No matter how powerful Second Lady Gu was, everyone had their own selfish motives.
“Second Lady Gu asked us not to be provoked… Young man, are you provoking us?” The thin old woman with white hair looked at the young man who had just spoken warily.
The others also turned to look at the young man in the green shirt and became vigilant.
The young man’s eyes darted around. He raised his neck and said, “What provocation?! I’m just telling the truth.”
“Wait!” The middle-aged woman strode towards the young man and narrowed her eyes at him. She pointed at his nose and said affirmatively, “You were the one who said that Second Lady Gu is the daughter of a traitor. You even said that like father, like daughter!”
When she said that, the others also recalled. A few of them remembered and said, “Yes, it was him just now!”
“He smashed that rotten egg just now too, right?”
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The voices outside the residence became more and more agitated and high-pitched. They also intermittently entered the Gu Mansion.
Gu Yanfei, who was on the other side of the door, only paused for a moment before continuing to walk forward. She planned to return to Yuheng Garden and forget about the people outside.
At this moment, she had completely regained her calm. Her eyes were like spring lakes, calm and unruffled.
“Second Sister!”
From afar, a girl in a light yellow dress rushed over.
Gu Yunzhen jogged towards Gu Yanfei. She looked anxious and asked with concern, “Are you alright?”
Gu Yunzhen grabbed Gu Yanfei’s right arm and walked until she was panting.
As soon as she heard the news, she rushed over.
“I’m fine.” Gu Yanfei gave Gu Yunzhen a comforting smile. “Everyone has dispersed.”
Gu Yunzhen sized Gu Yanfei up. After confirming that she didn’t bump into anything and wasn’t stained with any vegetables, she was relieved.
“I’ll go to your place to sit.” Gu Yunzhen smiled and held Gu Yanfei’s arm as they walked towards the garden.
The spring breeze blew against their faces, accompanied by the fragrance of spring. It gently brushed against the fair cheeks of the two girls.
As they walked, they chatted and laughed.
“Second Sister.” Gu Yunzhen smiled and said, “I originally planned to look for you at Yuheng Garden. I wanted to ask you if you were going to Tianhe Garden on the day of National Day?”
“I think so,” Gu Yanfei said uncertainly.
“All!” Gu Yunzhen stopped in her tracks and exclaimed.
“…” Gu Yanfei blinked and was at a loss..