"So, Elder Bai also has connections with Fuyun Island." Fu Muqian sighed. If the people in the Capital Elders Council all have connections with people on Fuyun Island, then what about other people?

The political circles in Beijing are practically riddled with holes.

“They’ve hidden it well,” Shen Juanqing also said. Everyone knows Bai Lao’s reputation. They always thought he was a refined, gentle, and highly respected elder. Who would have thought that he would have such shady dealings in secret!

"Ziyan, the Gu family's spider web truly lives up to its reputation."

The fact that such a secret matter was uncovered suggests that what Zili said back then was probably true; even a spider web could probably tell which family member got up to use the toilet in the middle of the night.

He glanced at Hua Yueli without realizing it.

But then I saw that person…

With one arm around Zhou Zhi's waist, if it weren't for the straight-cut robe, he probably would have reached inside.

Indeed, the friendship between this arrogant guy and Ziyan is not something that can be changed so easily.

Gu Nanyan didn't care about anything. They had known each other since they were young and knew what kind of people the other was. Naturally, she didn't think that Shen Juanqing was threatening her. "The Gu family has been stationed in the capital for as many years as the spider web has existed."

Just a casual remark.

"So hurry up and curry favor with A-Jin and A-Shen, who knows who might be the next to take power." Gu Nanyan smiled.

In a sense, she was no different from the Gu family.

It's perfectly normal for the Gu family siblings to fight each other.

The younger generation of the Gu family now submits to her only because they have been beaten into submission.

Even if the eldest daughter manages to seize the ring symbolizing the head of the Gu family at her 100-day celebration, Gu Nanyan won't say much if she fails to protect it and is defeated by her younger brother in the future.

Do not discipline children beyond your generation, and do not participate in disputes among younger generations.

It's an unspoken rule among the Gu family.

“That’s true. When he’s a little older, I’ll send Ninth Brother over.” The younger generation of the Hua family has been studying with the younger generation of the Gu family since childhood. The Gu family’s background is far more profound than that of the Hua family.

This is how it has been passed down from generation to generation.

Although the two stars of the capital back then were Gu Xiuhuang and Wei Shengsui.

However, the two were almost complete strangers, and Gu Xiuhuang's closest friend was none other than the current President Hua.

President Hua may appear mild-mannered and polite now, but he was also impetuous in his youth.

President Hua also played a significant role in Gu Xiuhuang's successful entry into Fuyun Island and his near poisoning of everyone on the island.

During his conversation with Zhou Zhi, Shen Beian learned that Hua Zejiu was only four or five years old, yet he had already begun learning all sorts of lessons.

Hua Yueli's words implied that his two children might learn even more than Hua Zejiu in the future...

Thinking of this, Shen Beian paused in his bowl, his spoon still holding the ice cream.

He received a happy education. If it weren't for his interest in tradition since childhood, and if Gu Nanyan hadn't forced him to study, he probably wouldn't have been able to get into Peking University, let alone skip a grade.

Gu Nanyan is different, and so are all these people.

They received an absolutely elite education from a young age, and most of the family's resources were devoted to them, all in order to cultivate outstanding successors.

Shen Beian also knew that one of his two children would eventually inherit the Gu family business, while the other would assist him.

The education they received was naturally not like his, but...

They are still too young.

Hua Yueli and Zhou Zhi have almost never argued. Although Hua Yueli is a bit mischievous, she really dotes on Zhou Zhi. However, they have had quite a few conflicts over the education of their child.

The two of them...

Perhaps I should have a good talk with Yan Yan tonight.

Although Shen Bei'an did some things, he was not an unreasonable person, nor was he someone who liked to argue.

"We still need to keep a close eye on the capital. Although Fuyun Island will be closed for a period of time, no one knows if they have other ways to send messages."

Gu Nanyan reminded him.

"Don't worry, once Fuyun Island is sealed off, the capital will become lively again." Hua Yueli leaned against Zhou Zhi, her beautiful eyes full of smiles. The storm in the shadows was concealed, but her demonic aura was hard to hide.

Zhou Zhi squeezed Hua Yueli's hand, and Hua Yueli tilted her head and kissed Zhou Zhi's lips. Only then did the evil aura around her dissipate, and she was once again the seemingly pure and noble Young Master Hua.

Only Zi Yan and Boss Zhou could keep Hua Yue Li in check with her arrogant and crazy personality.

Ziyan relies on physical (force) output, while Boss Zhou relies on chemical output.

"Place more people around yourself and around Boss Zhou, otherwise it will be ugly if things get out of hand." Gu Nanyan's voice was calm, but the concern in it was genuine.

“I know.” Hua Yueli raised her eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips. “The online comments are also being controlled. I should really thank Fifth Master.”

This statement is from the bottom of my heart.

"Just don't screw me over later." Shen Bei'an ate his ice cream slowly, not even glancing at Hua Yueli.

This guy is so cunning; he'd even betray his own father, let alone his mortal enemy.

"No way."

"Alright, that's about enough. Let's leave it at that. We'll head out separately and contact each other again when we get to Fuyun Island." Ziya Jingmo stood up; it was time to go home and sleep.

“Yes,” Wei Shengxi followed up, “I’ll go with Zi Mo, and you and Young Master Xie, Zi Qing…”

Yi Shuihan and Fengyun are two separate factions, and the fact that the leaders of these two factions are going together will likely cause a lot of controversy on Fuyun Island.

“It’s alright,” Shen Juanqing said, not thinking anything of it. “Fengyun hasn’t been around for long, so it’s perfectly normal for them to find an alliance.”

Xie Yunyu used to think that being alone was quite nice, but after meeting Shen Juanqing, she realized that having someone by her side was even better.

"I've already made arrangements for Fengyun, there won't be any problems." Fengyun has absolutely nothing to do with 711, but Xie Yunyu still intends to thoroughly investigate this trip back to Fuyun Island.

"Don't worry, if all else fails, just imitate Uncle Gu. Zi Mo, you can be considered Uncle Gu's direct disciple, you can't let Uncle Gu down." Fu Muqian took the outer robe and tied it on Wei Shengxi.

Wei Shengxi's health has improved significantly; at least she no longer needs to carry a hand warmer and wear a cloak in the summer.

“That’s not bad either,” Gu Nanyan said.

"Hahaha, indeed, very good."

Others chimed in, saying that poisoning was indeed the simplest way to escape.

After the group left, Aunt Wang came over to pack her things, while Gu Nanyan and Shen Beian washed up and prepared to go to bed.

"Yan Yan, tell me the truth, are you ready for A Jin and A Shen to start their studies?" Shen Bei'an tried his best to keep his tone calm.

Gu Nanyan didn't hide anything, "Yes, the family had already made arrangements before the two of them were even born. I made the final adjustments."

This is the case for all the children of the Gu family; the family makes the basic arrangements, and the parents make the final decision.

In the darkness, Shen Bei'an pressed against Gu Nan'an's chest, listening to the steady thumping of his heart, clutching Gu Nan'an's robe, and after a long while, he only managed to say, "I believe you."

He should trust Yan Yan; she won't let him down, not for anything.

Gu Nanyan lowered his head and placed a kiss on the top of Shen Bei'an's head. "Sleep."

For Gu Nanyan, her husband's trust was the best calming agent.