"It's better to be safe than sorry!"

"What are we going to say when we get back?"

"To tell the truth."

Ji Liansheng knew very well that if any other clan elder had come, they would have immediately turned back.

Back when the Ji family was at its zenith, they couldn't defeat Qi Wang. Now that Qi Wang is old, do they think they can defeat him?

Qi Wang is old, and so are they!

"I can't bear the shame!"

Ji Lianju disagreed: "Brother, let's not go looking for Mingjing. Can we just take the carriage directly to the Gu family to demand an explanation? That evil spirit has nothing to do with the Gu family, so he definitely won't go there."

Ji Liansheng: "Are you sure they're completely unrelated?"

Ji Liansheng was eventually persuaded and went to the Gu family together.

Meanwhile, the gray-clad old man, who seemed to have no connection whatsoever with the Gu family, had already gone to the Gu family with the blue-clad old man before them.

Shangguan Wu was still taking a nap at this time.

A phone call woke her up.

It was Mi Yanghua calling.

His very first words were like a bombshell.

"Did you know that Elder Qi has come out of seclusion to the capital?"

"???"

Shangguan Wu knows... my ass!

Suddenly snapping out of her daze, she sat up abruptly: "Where are we?"

"Judging from the flight they boarded, they have already landed at the Imperial City Airport. If they are not here on business, then they are most likely here to see you, and they may be at your house now."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wu was startled again: "Them? How many people are there?"

Did the village chief take everyone on a trip?

"Two people, Elder Qi and Elder Huang."

"!!!"

It turns out that Grandpa Village Chief and Master Huang came together!

Shangguan Wu silently prayed that the two elders had come to the Imperial City on a whim. If not... it would be best for her to return to Baiyin Village to rest and prepare for childbirth.

Not hearing Shangguan Wu's voice, Mi Yanghua said again, "You can't just let Old Master Qi go out alone, can you?"

Thinking of the venomous snake area outside Hakuin Village, Shangguan Wu's lips twitched slightly: "I will pass on these words to Grandpa Village Chief."

Mi Yanghua immediately laughed and scolded, "You brat, I originally had some good news to tell you, but it seems I'd better not. You can worry about it yourself."

Shangguan Wu assumed he had news of Gu Yunzhen, and immediately coaxed him sweetly, "Oh dear, Uncle Mi is so wise and extraordinary, how could he possibly hold a grudge against a junior like me? Please be magnanimous and tell me what good news it is~"

Mi Yanghua laughed twice before telling her, "Two elders from the Ji family have also come to the capital. It seems they're here to settle scores with you."

Shangguan Wu: "...What kind of good news is this?"

Let them come, she's not afraid of them.

"With Elder Qi and Elder Huang around, those old fogies from the Ji family wouldn't dare utter a single word, believe it or not."

"Is there a story behind it?" Shangguan Wu asked curiously.

Mi Yanghua didn't want to talk about it, mainly because the story was too long to be told in just a few words.

"You should think about how to appease Elder Qi and Elder Huang. My men just sent word that their car is heading towards the Gu family."

Shangguan Wu: "..."

I hate people who only give a brief overview and then expect me to guess the rest.

After the call ended, she got up and washed up as quickly as possible, getting herself ready.

When Shangguan Wu, dressed neatly, came downstairs to the living room.

Job had just led the distinguished guest through the door.

A bright smile bloomed on Shangguan Wuqiao's face as she went to greet them: "Grandpa Village Chief, Master Huang!"

The old man in gray clothes represents hope.

Grandpa Qi looked her over; her complexion was rosy, her lips were red, and her teeth were white—she looked very well-maintained. He gave a haughty snort: "We didn't come to see you!"

Shangguan Wushui's smile deepened as she hugged the old man affectionately, saying, "I missed you all!"

Grandpa Qi called her out: "Bullshit!"

Do you think they won't return to Hakugakure?

"Don't tell me you forgot where the village gate is, or I'll break your legs right here and now!" Old Master Qi said fiercely.

Shangguan Wu wasn't intimidated by him at all.

She released the village chief and led an old man into the living room, where she sat down.

Just then, Job and his servants came in carrying tea and snacks.

Shangguan Wu served tea to the two old men.

At this moment, it was as if she were not the fourth young mistress, but an ordinary granddaughter who was being dutiful to her elders.

Job knew that the fourth young mistress was very capable.

But he had no idea that the fourth young mistress was so capable!

The two elders in front of us, Elder Qi and Elder Huang, are titans of their field!

Any one of them going out would cause a public opinion earthquake. If other people knew that the two elders were in Gujia, the Gujia door would probably be worn down by people!

But the big shot in his eyes treated the fourth young mistress like his own granddaughter. I doubt anyone would believe that if he told them.

Job looked shocked.

The two old men ignored everyone else and were focused on enjoying the 'brat's' service.

A bite of snacks and a sip of tea.

It felt like I was back in Hakuin Village.

The two old men were so comfortable they wanted to go to sleep.

Shangguan Wu asked with concern, "Master Huang, did you and Grandpa Village Chief have a smooth journey?"

Grandpa Huang glanced at Qi Wang and said, "It went quite smoothly."

Shangguan Wu noticed his expression and could easily guess that something had happened on the way, but she didn't ask anything. She only said, "You must have had a long journey. I'll arrange rooms for you. Get some sleep first, and we can talk when you wake up!"

Grandpa Qi waved his hand: "No need, we're in good spirits!"

Shangguan Wu: "..."

"If you hadn't closed your eyes, I might have believed you. Alright, this is my house, and you all have to listen to me. Go to sleep now, or I'll give you acupuncture!"

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