Such a grand scene was the bloodiest one since the reign of Emperor Qin Zongdi of the Great Chu.
It certainly indicates that a new round of succession struggle is about to begin.
As a result, the Gu family and others were completely eliminated and drowned in this storm!
Watching an execution is cruel, but that doesn’t mean it ends there.
All family members were sent into exile.
The place the Gu family was going to was northern Xinjiang. It wasn't the hardest place, but it was definitely not a good place either.
It would take about three to four months to hike from the capital, which is like walking from autumn to winter.
Everyone was dragged to the Shili Pavilion at the city gate in a daze.
This place is also known as the Farewell Pavilion.
Those who were about to embark on a land of exile were allowed to say goodbye to their relatives and friends here and to make various supplies. This was also a good way to reduce the consumption of government resources.
There were already many people waiting there at this time.
Bai was anxiously looking for her family.
Fortunately or unfortunately, she did not see her mother or her brother, but only the housekeeper and a few servants.
The housekeeper also saw the young lady and came over to bow awkwardly.
"Miss, the master and mistress are in trouble! It's not that they don't want to save your son-in-law, it's that they simply don't have the ability to save him!"
"Then why didn't they come to see me off?"
"Well, something happened at home, and they can't leave. Miss, please take this bundle. It's prepared for you by your wife. Please... take care of yourself in the future!"
The housekeeper left quickly after saying this without waiting for Bai's reply.
It was like the last straw that broke the camel's back. Bai sat on the ground, crying and laughing. Was she abandoned by her parents?
Most people had people to see them off, but Aunt Mao didn't even have one because she had no relatives. Her parents had both died long ago, and her uncle's family wished her dead, so how could they possibly see her off?
"Auntie!"
A clear and pleasant voice came, so familiar.
Several people stared in amazement at the woman with a sweaty face carrying a heavy bag.
"Fortunately, I made it in time, Auntie, Fourth Miss, Fifth Young Master. I finally made it in time."
Aunt Mao smiled:
"Xiangye, why are you here? How did you know we were leaving today? Didn't I tell you to go back to your hometown? How could you come to see us off?"
"I'm not here to see you off. I'm here to go with you."
"What? What nonsense are you talking about? How far is Xinjiang North? We are not going there to enjoy ourselves, why are you following us? You have family here, go back quickly."
Aunt Mao pushed the fragrant leaves anxiously.
Xiangye smiled and turned sideways:
"You can't push me away this time, so I'll have to rely on you. If I don't leave, that house will be a hellhole. If I go back, I won't survive. You are the best person in the world for me. I will serve you for the rest of my life."
"Silly girl, silly girl, who would endure hardship and still climb the pole?"
Gu Shengmo happily pounced on Xiangye:
"Sister Xiangye, I thought I would never see you again!"
"This servant will always take care of the young master from now on."
Xiang Ye smiled and patted Gu Shengmo on the back.
Aunt Mao also saw that Xiang Ye would not compromise this time, so she said helplessly:
"It's okay if you want me to agree, but you must agree to one condition of mine."
"Aunt, you said that as long as you let me follow you, I will agree to anything."
Aunt Mao pointed at her with her bound hands:
"All I ask is that you stop calling yourself a slave. You are a free person now, and I don't want you to be a slave anymore. If you are willing, you will be the children's aunt. From now on, if I have a bite to eat, I will never deprive you of anything. I am your sister now, and from now on I will be your mother's family."
Xiangye burst into tears:
"Auntie..."
Wen Xi quickly wiped her tears with her sleeve.
"Shame on you, auntie. Mo'er is going to laugh at you too."
Gu Shengmo clapped his hands with his eyes shining brightly:
"I have an aunt, I have an aunt, can Sister Xiangye be my aunt?"
Xiangye couldn't refuse such warmth, nor did she want to refuse. She only secretly vowed in her heart that she must take good care of her aunt's family to repay this kindness.
After about half an hour, the yamen runner banged the bowl in his hand and shouted:
"The time has come, and the people who are seeing them off have left. The prisoners have hurriedly risen and are on their way."
"The Chen family goes to the westernmost side, the Hu family stands there, the Gu family stands here, and the Lu family stands to the east."
No matter how reluctant you are, you must eventually say goodbye, and no matter how many tears you shed, it will be of no use.
This separation may last for half a lifetime, or even a lifetime.
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