Chapter 33 A True or False Plea

Gu Jin refused without even thinking.

Seeing her father's resolute gaze, Gu Shuyan stepped forward and grabbed his sleeve. "Father, if we can't go during the day, we can go at night! Do you think there are court hearings at night?"

Gu Shuyan's plea for leniency surprised Gu Yingxue.

Would she really be so kind as to help me?

As it turned out, Gu Shuyan certainly wasn't going to be so kind as to help her. Chunyan had helped her do plenty of bad things in her past life; letting her go would be a waste of all her effort!

Seeing his two daughters looking at him pleadingly, Gu Jin could only nod, even though he was unwilling.

"Chunxiang, help your young lady back to rest. I've made arrangements for someone to come and pick her up tonight."

Seeing that Gu Jin had agreed, Gu Yingxue immediately got up and left.

After the two had walked away, Gu Shuyan turned back to Gu Jin and said, "Father, you won't blame your daughter for meddling, will you?"

Seeing his daughter's downcast head and guilty expression, Gu Jin sighed softly, "You're a good child. Chunyan and Yingxue grew up together, so their feelings for each other are naturally different, which is only natural. Don't worry, your father will definitely find a way to rescue Chunyan."

Gu Jin was an upright and honest official throughout his life, never showing favoritism; otherwise, he would not have risen to the position of Minister of Personnel.

Judging from his tone, could it be that he's going to put pressure on the yamen for the sake of a maid?

Gu Shuyan wasn't trying to frame her father with this whole scheme, so with a quick glance, she said, "It's understandable that Sister Yingxue is worried, which is why I'm pleading for her. But has Father considered what if Chunyan was the one who killed her? Keeping such a person in the manor could lead to her developing malicious intentions and endangering the entire household."

Although Gu Shuyan's words were somewhat alarmist, they were not without reason.

As a master's personal maid, what is required is loyalty and a clean background. If even this cannot be satisfied, who would dare to keep her by their side?

"Don't worry! Father knows what he's doing. You go back first! Your two older brothers will be back soon, so you need to get ready."

"Yes, daughter, I'll go back and dress up nicely."

After Gu Shuyan finished speaking, she left with the pearls.

Regarding Chunyan, Gu Shuyan knew that some things couldn't be said too much or too clearly. After all, if a smart person like Gu Jin accidentally said too much, it would arouse his suspicion.

After exiting through the front gate, Gu Shuyan glanced around and, seeing that no one else was there, whispered a few words in Pearl's ear.

Pearl nodded seriously upon hearing this, then turned and headed towards the Snow Courtyard.

evening!

After carefully dressing up, Gu Shuyan went out with Madam Ji to welcome her two older brothers who were returning from taking the imperial examination.

The air was slightly cool, and a gentle breeze lifted the hem of her skirt, making Gu Shuyan's already slender figure appear even thinner.

But she seemed oblivious to the cold, standing on tiptoe and constantly peering into the distance.

"Mother, look at our carriage! It's my brothers coming home."

Suddenly a carriage came into view, and seeing the familiar logo, Gu Shuyan immediately jumped up.

Her face was full of joy, and she was even more excited than Ji Shi.

The maids and servants standing nearby couldn't help but wonder why the young lady was so happy when she hadn't even met the two young masters yet.

But they had no idea how Gu Shuyan felt about seeing her brothers again after a lifetime. In her previous life, her two brothers had died because of her, and now that they were finally going to meet again, Gu Shuyan was truly happy.