Chapter 86 Kindness

"Alright, I'll let her off this time for the sake of you two brothers. But if she dares to do it again, I guarantee I'll kick her out."

Gu Jin was naturally very happy that the old lady had agreed.

Gu Yingjie, who was implicated, was not happy. Just thinking about how he was stopped when he tried to kick someone out last time made him so angry that his teeth ached.

"Second brother, don't be angry. Gu Yingxue has developed feelings for Father and Mother. If you force her to leave, it will only backfire."

On the way back, Gu Shuyan carefully comforted Gu Yingjie.

She knew Gu Yingjie was very unhappy, but Gu Yingxue was still fine, so how could Gu Shuyan let her leave so easily?

"Second brother, we need to look at some things from a long-term perspective."

Gu Renjie's unusual intervention moved Gu Shuyan deeply.

Looking at his slightly gentler expression, it was clear that my brother had indeed taken my words to heart that afternoon!

“I know, but I just can’t stand her. I’ve never liked her since I was a child.”

Gu Yingjie was mischievous as a child, so Gu Yingxue always blamed him for her mistakes, which resulted in Gu Yingjie getting a lot of beatings from his parents.

If Gu Yingxue had always been a young lady of the Marquis's mansion, then he could just beat her up and simply keep his distance from her.

But now Gu Yingxue is not only not his sister, but she is also secretly harming his own sister at every turn. How can Gu Yingjie tolerate this?

"Second brother, a small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. Just watch with peace of mind!"

Gu Shuyan stopped there and didn't continue. Seeing the exchange in Gu Shuyan's eyes, Gu Yingjie immediately became interested.

"Little sister, are you plotting something? No way, you have to include me in all the fun things you do."

Seeing Gu Yingjie's playful nature, Gu Shuyan even doubted whether his title of Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) was genuine. Otherwise, how could someone with such a personality pass the exam?

"Second brother, what bad things could I possibly be up to? Does my sister look like the kind of vicious person you're describing?"

Gu Shuyan looked at Gu Yingjie with an innocent expression, her small eyes blinking so easily that it was hard to believe she was the kind of person with a scheming mind.

“How could Shu’er be such a vicious person? The vicious one is clearly Gu Yingxue. Our Shu’er is the kindest and most lovely person.”

Watching his silly younger brother being fooled by the girl, Gu Renjie rolled his eyes speechlessly. "Father said he wants to talk to us. Second brother, you go ahead first. I have something to tell Shuer."

Gu Yingjie didn't remember Gu Jin giving such an instruction, but since his elder brother had said so, he certainly wouldn't lie to him.

So Gu Yingjie, who had been tricked, left. Gu Renjie looked around and, seeing that no one was around, said to Gu Shuyan, "Now that you're back, don't carry anything alone. And don't worry too much about Gu Yingxue; your older brother will take care of it."

After saying this, Gu Renjie reached out and patted her shoulder, then turned and went to the front yard.

Watching Gu Renjie's departing figure, Gu Shuyan smiled bitterly. How could she be content if she didn't resolve some things herself?

Gu Yingxue was overjoyed to see the maids and servants arranged by Madam Ji leave. She had been cooped up in the room for days and was almost getting moldy. Now that she could finally move around freely, Gu Yingxue naturally couldn't stay still any longer.

"Fei'er, let's go for a walk."

Because of Fei'er's advice and suggestions, Gu Yingxue now trusts Fei'er more and more.

Looking at the already dark sky outside, Fei hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.