Gu Liulang's closest and most important relatives in this world are his grandparents.

He was led to a side hall to sit and drink tea. Even though the hall was very warm, he was in great distress.

"Young Master Gu, the Lady invites you."

Aunt Ge received instructions from her employer to meet with the young master of the Gu family.

"good."

Finally, he was to be summoned. Gu Liulang stood up impatiently, straightened his clothes, and followed.

A moment later—

Gu Liulang arrived at the reception room and immediately looked at his grandparents.

They discovered that the two were being treated with great courtesy, with pastries and tea served to them, and two fine fox fur coats placed on their backs.

"This humble commoner, Gu Liulang, pays his respects to the Lady."

Although he felt a little bitter, he did not forget the purpose of his trip: to expose the corrupt officials in Yunshui County, as well as the merchants who framed the Gu family!

"No need for formalities. I am already aware of my family's affairs. Just present the evidence and testimony, and leave the rest to me."

Jiang Yue tried her best to make her tone sound kind and approachable. The young man in front of her had taken care of her grandparents for several years and was filial to them. She was very grateful to him for his kindness and respect.

To clear the name of the Gu family and reclaim everything that belongs to them is not only to repay the wrongdoer, but also for the sake of my maternal grandparents.

"This humble subject obeys!"

Gu Liulang's heart skipped a beat. The princess was calling him "little brother"?!

Overwhelmed with excitement, he looked at his grandparents.

Is that what he meant?

After seeing the little actions of the dutiful grandson that his grandparents had been praising, Jiang Yue jokingly tried to scare him:

"It's late at night. Why don't you three stay overnight at the County Lord's residence to prevent anyone from trying to kill you and cover up the crime?"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Your Highness."

Grandpa Gu obediently stood up and clasped his hands in greeting, everything understood without a word.

Gu Liulang felt his brain was a bit overwhelmed. When did his grandfather get on the good side of the princess?

"Liulang, come here and call your elder sister."

Mrs. Xu waved, signaling her grandson to come and call for help.

"Ah, elder sister~"

Gu Liulang stammered, "When did Grandma recognize her goddaughter?"

"More than thirty years ago, your grandmother and I were newlyweds. While traveling, we encountered danger and ended up in a poor mountain village. Your aunt's grandparents took us in, and then..."

Grandpa Gu forced himself to explain, hoping his grandson would be a little foolish when he shouldn't be so clever.

"Oh, no wonder~"

Fortunately, although Gu Liulang found it somewhat unbelievable, there seemed to be no other reason for his grandparents to lie to him except for this reasonable explanation.

"My grandparents were still thinking about Uncle Gu before they passed away, but unfortunately, due to the chaos of war, they lost contact..."

Jiang Yue added a sentimental comment from the side, then took her grandmother's hand, indicating that she would sleep with her aunt tonight so the two could catch up...

Aunt Ge led the distinguished guests back to the guest room, which had been furnished very nicely.

There were two warm new quilts, pillows, and a charcoal stove that was burning brightly.

There is a copper pipe on the stove that vents the gas outside, so there is no need to worry about carbon monoxide poisoning.

Aunt Ge curtsied and apologized, saying:

"The preparations were hastily made, so please make do with us for the night, dear guests."

"Not at all, thank you so much, manager!"

Seeing how thoughtfully and meticulously the interior was arranged, Gu Liulang felt even more uneasy.

After seeing off the steward from the Lady's residence, he closed the door and hurriedly asked his master:

"Sir, do you really have a past relationship with the elders of the Princess's family?"

"How could this be fake? You brat, it's a good thing your grandma and I came together, otherwise..."

Grandpa Gu had little affection for his adopted son, but he did have some affection for his adopted grandson who had taken care of him and his wife for several years.

But the elderly couple's deepest affection is still for their granddaughter!

We found my granddaughter!

With their granddaughter's talent, the elderly couple no longer need to live in fear!

"Add some water for me to soak my feet before I go to sleep."

"Oh~"

Seeing that his grandfather was very relaxed and seemed to be enjoying himself at home, Gu Liulang gradually lowered his guard.

They were family-oriented, penniless, and had nothing that the Lady could possibly care about!

What else could she possibly want besides having a past relationship with her grandparents?

Yes, that must be it.

Thinking about it this way, the princess, oh no, my elder sister, is still a kind person who cherishes the past!

Thinking about the cold treatment his relatives had given him over the years, and then looking at his sister whom he had only met once, he felt a lump in his throat.

"Be smart, your older sister has had a very difficult journey."

Grandpa Gu meant to be quick-witted, not clever.

Clever younger people are more likable.

Those who are too smart are sometimes disliked.

"Okay, Grandpa."

Gu Liulang clearly understood the deeper meaning in his grandfather's words. He never expected that he could get on his older sister's good side!

This taste is absolutely amazing!

On the other side, in the main courtyard, the lights were on full display.

After a long separation, relatives from two lifetimes reunited, and there's so much to say.

The maid on night duty brought over a midnight snack, added charcoal, a hot water bottle, and a new quilt before leaving.

"Grandma, from now on you and Grandpa can live with me. I'm capable of ensuring you have enough to eat and wear and can enjoy your old age in peace."

"Not for now. It's already great that we've reunited. If I were to move to your place prematurely, it wouldn't be good if someone with ulterior motives or your current family members discovered something amiss."

"Okay~"

“My dear, although your grandfather and I are not living a life of great wealth, Liu Lang has been very good to us. We can’t bear to abandon him and live a good life with you.”

"Grandma, what exactly happened to the Gu family?"

"Sigh, when your grandfather and I transmigrated here, the Gu family was already in dire straits and had been framed."

Later, based on what happened and what the servants said, your grandfather and I deduced that it was a newly rising Shangguan family in Jinling…”

"Grandma, do you remember I told you that this is a world in a book, and the female lead is a girl from the Shangguan family? According to the plot of TV dramas, this female lead is the female protagonist, the crown prince is the male protagonist, and I got the script of the villain's mother..."

"What~"

"Grandma, please don't get excited. I've already gone against the grain. The plot has veered off course. The female lead is now the Crown Prince's concubine, not the Crown Princess from the original story. And my little third son has grown into a fine young man in terms of character, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor skills. He has a good marriage and a bright future..."

She became a county princess!

The plot has completely deviated from the original work, and she has no idea how it will develop in the future.

"No matter what, we must live on. Grandpa and Grandma don't want to search anymore..."

Madam Xu nodded. Although rebirth was unbelievable, they were indeed flesh and blood.

Everyone has attachments, and for this elderly couple, those attachments were nothing more than their granddaughter and their grandson, Liulang, with whom they had grown fond of each other over the years...