Chapter 280 Going to the Study

"Yes, brother, it's a good thing that Renjie is joining the cabinet. Even if he didn't discuss it with you, don't get so upset."

As he spoke, Second Master Gu even presumptuously whispered in Gu Jin's ear, "At least we're giving him some face; it wouldn't sound good if word got out."

Gu Jin glanced at Second Master Gu, and was truly speechless with admiration for his younger brother.

He actually thinks getting into the cabinet is a good thing! So many people are watching the Gu family now; one wrong move and the whole family is finished. And this younger brother is still foolish enough to think it's a good thing.

"Shu'er, come with me to the study."

Gu Jin ignored Second Master Gu and strode away, bypassing the crowd.

Gu Shuyan was called out, so she naturally had to leave. After the others were left, the second branch of the family went up to congratulate Gu Renjie.

With something on his mind, Gu Renjie said a few words in a roundabout way before quickly taking his leave.

"Second brother, don't take it to heart. Your eldest brother and Renjie have never had any disagreements. They are probably both feeling bad right now. Please forgive any neglect."

Looking at the second branch of the family, Madam Ji naturally couldn't leave them hanging any longer. Fortunately, Second Master Gu didn't take it to heart.

Now he's thinking that he'll have another powerful backer when he goes out in the future, and even his son will have another powerful backer.

Imagine a cabinet minister's cousin; when he goes to school and enters an academy, wouldn't all the teachers be scrambling to take him?

The old lady looked at her second son, whose expression betrayed her true feelings, sighed, and said to her two granddaughters, "Yuxin and Yuhe, help your grandmother back!"

Gu Yuxin and Gu Yuhe are doing well in the old lady's courtyard now, and they listen to the old lady's words very well. As soon as she speaks, the two of them obediently respond.

As Aunt Qiao watched her two daughters being led away and her son no longer being as affectionate towards her as before, she felt increasingly uneasy.

"What's wrong with you, sister? Why does your expression look a little scary?"

Seeing Aunt Qiao's hatred, Niao Cui felt extremely satisfied. Now that someone else had lost their beloved, wasn't it her turn to feel uncomfortable?

"Mind your own business. Don't hang around in front of me if you have nothing to do."

Aunt Qiao rolled her eyes at Niao Cui as she spoke, then strode back to the backyard. Niao Cui watched her departing figure, a cold glint flashing in her heart. When she looked at Second Master Gu again, her face was already adorned with a charming expression.

These days, Master Gu has been staying at her place almost all the time. Although he sometimes goes to Aunt Qiao's place, it's mostly because of their past relationship.

Niao Cui believed that as long as she worked harder, the day when Aunt Qiao would be completely abandoned by everyone was not far off.

After Gu Shuyan followed Gu Jin to the study, Gu Jin didn't say a word.

After a long pause, he finally asked Gu Shuyan, "What do you think of His Majesty's actions?"

Gu Shuyan didn't expect Gu Jin to ask her this, but seeing that Gu Jin wasn't just asking casually, Gu Shuyan could only ponder it seriously.

"Although the Crown Prince is currently under house arrest, he has not been deposed. Any ambitious princes will naturally seize this opportunity to make their mark. However, our Emperor has no intention of replacing the Crown Prince, so he must safeguard the Crown Prince's position during this period. The way to do this is naturally to suppress the momentum of his other sons, Mao Jian. For so many years, the Marquis's Mansion has never openly or secretly taken sides, so His Majesty's deliberate placement of my brother in the cabinet is also a warning."

Gu Shuyan didn't know how Yun Yichen and Gu Renjie discussed it later, but the emperor's idea was probably based on this.