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Chapter 189: My Heart Turned Cold (One More)

    

ed, "Are we really going to eat at Ren Huaiyi's house later"Gao Ershu didn't have any burden, he said bluntly, "Go, why not go Huaiyi invited you sincerely, it's not just empty talk."Xu Deshou reminde...At night, the couple lay on the kang and whispered secrets to each other.

"Daughter-in-law, I've been discreetly trying to find out Xiao Yu's true parentage. Do you have any guesses about his real father"

Gu Huanxi knew what was in her heart and didn't rush to guess. What she cared about was, "Who did you ask Haven't you revealed anything that would make people suspicious"

Xu Huaiyi assured him, “Don’t worry, I was careful. At lunchtime today in the academy, everyone gathered together to chat. I didn’t plan on asking anything at first, just afraid of revealing any clues. Coincidentally, someone brought up the most famous playboy sons in Beijing because they also studied at Jingwu Academy. So naturally, the conversation flowed to them, including Li Tan. I casually asked about him, of course, I asked about the others too. Others only thought I was from Qingzhou and didn't know anything, just curious…”

Hearing this, Gu Huan felt relieved and asked, "Which family's residence did Li Tan's younger sister enter"

Xu Huaiyi sighed, "The Crown Prince's Mansion."

Gu Huanxi frowned, "So it's from the Crown Prince's mansion."

Hearing her tone was off, Xu Huaiyi quickly asked, "What's wrong Is this eldest prince unreliable Does he have no hope of winning the throne"

Gu Huan looked at him with a half-smile, "Why are you so anxious Does the crown prince's ascension have anything to do with you"

Xu Huaiyi said with a dry smile, "Why would I be in a hurry I'm worried about our little Yu. The battle for the succession to the throne is incredibly dangerous. We may not have eaten pork, but we've definitely seen pigs run! The winner takes all, the loser pays. How many defeated princes have ended well If the eldest prince has no hope, what will happen to Little Yu Wouldn't she be doomed"

Gu Huanxi hummed, "Xiao Yu isn't the legitimate grandson of the Crown Prince's Mansion anymore. He is our son, with my surname Gu. Even if the Crown Prince fails and is imprisoned or executed, it won't affect him."

That's how it is, but what if...

What if

Xu Huaiyi choked.

Gu Huanxi gave him a glance. "Unless you're restless."

Xu Huaiyi said with a mixture of evasiveness and flattery, "Daughter-in-law, heavens and earth bear witness, I don't have any ambitions. Would I really care about something like the rank of Imperial Tutor It's just that I feel sorry for Xiaoyu. Of course, more importantly, it's for our own sake. We can't break with him now, abandoning him is not an option. So we can only weather the storm together. I have a gut feeling his identity won't be kept secret forever. Whether it's discovered by others or he himself becomes restless and reveals it, there will inevitably be a conflict in the future. He has royal blood flowing through him, destined to never live a peaceful life."

How could Gu Huanxi not know Ever since they adopted Gu Xiaoyu, the gears of fate began to turn, rotating in a direction beyond their control.

"Go with the flow."

Xu Huaiyi, upon hearing this, probed tentatively, "Aren't you going to stop him"

Gu Huanxi softly said, "Can I stop you From now on, you'll be living at the Wushu Academy. You can do whatever you want, associate with whomever you please. As long as you don't tell me, I won't know anything. How could I possibly stop you Besides, haven't I always let you get your way After all this, I might as well be blind."

Xu Huaiyi immediately replied, "How is that possible Wife, you've hit a nerve! I can't fool anyone, especially not you. I am staying at the academy and can't return home, but only you know this secret. If we want to meet, it's just a matter of minutes. Whether it's lunchtime or evening, as long as you summon me, I will appear instantly. And if you want to know anything, just ask! I always report my whereabouts when I go out."

Seeing him so eager, she softened her heart and scolded playfully, "Alright, alright, I was just teasing you. You actually took it seriously You really are clueless."

Xu Huaiyi lamented, "My heart towards you is as clear as day and night. How could I bear this from you"

Just coax him with a few words to please him.

Xu Huaiyi took advantage of the situation to bargain for a lower price, then broke into a smile again and continued his previous words, "Daughter-in-law, don't you also think that we will have to pick sides sooner or later"

Gu Huanxi let out a helpless "Hmm."

"Because of the little fish"

He is just one.

"What about the second point Our identities"

"No, it's the reborn Peace County Lord Meng Yao."

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I almost forgot about her. It's true though, any reborn person thinks they're favored by heaven, like the daughter of God. They wouldn't be living their second life if they didn't stir up some trouble."

"When you get to the academy, find out secretly if the Meng family has sent any daughters into the prince's inner court."

Xu Huaiyi's eyes lit up. "That's right, since she was reborn, she must know who will become the emperor in the future. Marrying the Meng family girl into the palace early would be like making an investment..." His voice paused, and he frowned again. "What if the Meng family girl enters another prince's harem"

Doesn't that mean the Crown Prince has no hope at all

The struggle for succession has always been incredibly difficult, let alone changing history...

Even Xu Huaiyi, at this moment, felt a chill down his spine.

Gu Huanxi said faintly, "The eldest prince is the eldest son of a concubine. Although he is the eldest, he is not favored. Moreover, his mother died early, and her family's status is not high. It is said to be the magistrate of some mansion in the south, far away from the capital, completely unable to exert any influence. The second prince is the legitimate son of the Empress, the third and fourth princes' mothers are all concubines, and their families are also influential. The fifth prince's mother is the emperor's favorite concubine. These few have a chance to fight for it, but only the eldest prince is not optimistic about."

Xu Huaiyi listened, his heart sinking even further. "This hope is truly slim," he said.

If you want to rise to power, you have to eliminate all the princes.

Gu Huanxi said again, "It is said that the eldest prince has a gentle and soft nature. He enjoys writing poetry and calligraphy, raising flowers and grasses. He wouldn't even kill a chicken. Years ago, he lived like a retired prince."

Hsu Huai-yi, “…”

No need to say anything, just go to sleep.

The next day, after breakfast, Xu Huaiyi sent Wei Liang to the market to buy vegetables, preparing for a luncheon. He went to the tofu workshop himself and visited several households to invite people. Those he knew well had to be informed, including Xu Chang and Xu Maoyuan. Gao's family, Liu's family, and even his fourth uncle's family were all visited. He also personally went to Hu Chang's place.

When Hu, the village head, heard that he had been admitted to the prestigious Jingwu Sports School, he was overjoyed. He held onto him, asking him countless questions. If it weren't for knowing he had other matters to attend to, he wouldn't have let go.

After he left, Hu Cu Chang said to Chang Sun, "Heaven finally opened its eyes and gave our village a way out. The people from Xu Jia Village are so good, they're great..."

As soon as Xu Jiacun arrived, the village came alive. In just a few days, miracles occurred, with Buddha's light shining down and thoroughly washing away the ominous reputation that had plagued the village for five years. Afterwards, he set up shops selling land, opened a tofu workshop, and even went around setting up stalls at various locations. Needless to say, this buzz was palpable. Although the benefits hadn't yet reached them directly, they could still feel the vibrant energy.

Most importantly, there is still Xu Huaiyi.riage shop are simpler, with shared bunk beds, but they aren't exposed to the wind or rain. They can also have hot water and a fire basin for warmth, and they are quite content with this.It's better t...