Of course, Gu Qingcheng’s “sincerity” does not stop there.
In addition to her unreserved dedication and sincere help, Gu Qingcheng also shows her vulnerable side.
It was the third month since Chen Duan's army arrived in Jiangling.
He was still confronting the Northern Dynasty troops across the river.
Both sides fought tenaciously.
Chen Duan had a stable rear base and a steady supply of logistical supplies, so he was not in a hurry at all.
He even considered colluding with generals in other defense zones and secretly recruiting them.
Horseshoes were also used by Chen Duan to cooperate with others.
Chen Duan gained many benefits, and horseshoes quickly spread in the Southern Dynasties.
Soon, the Northern Dynasty generals across the river also knew about it.
"how so?"
"Has the secret of the horseshoe been discovered?"
"These southern barbarians are so cunning!"
"...Actually, it's been a secret for several years, and it's not been revealed until now. It's already quite difficult!"
The generals of the Northern Dynasty were either confused, cursed, or understood.
But whatever their mental state, they were still somewhat unhappy about the theft of the secret horseshoe.
Soon, the news reached Pingcheng, the capital of the Northern Dynasty, causing a new wave of shock.
Gu, the hero who originally presented the horseshoes, has now become the victim of public criticism.
The people of the Northern Dynasty had reason to suspect that it was the Gu family who did it:
First, the Gu family was originally a clan of the Southern Dynasty. They were in Cao's camp but their hearts were with Han.
Second, the marriage between Gu Youyi and Yuwen Heng affected the interests of some old Xianbei nobles.
They had intended to cause sabotage, and the horseshoe leak incident just happened to be the perfect excuse!
Third, as a fugitive family, the Gu family entered the power center of the Northern Dynasty in the shortest time, which in itself aroused jealousy.
Now, it's just a counterattack.
"My dear, what should I do?"
Xie was a little worried.
She was frightened by the rumors outside.
Like Xiao, after experiencing an escape, Xie also had a shadow in her heart.
The turmoil in Pingcheng this time is somewhat similar to the "storm on the horizon" in Jiankang back then.
And this time, it should be more terrifying than last time.
Last time, they were forced by Chen Jing, but they were able to escape to the Northern Dynasty.
This time, the nobles of the Northern Dynasty launched a violent storm against the Gu family. Where could they escape to?
And the most important point is that Gu Youyi and Yuwen Heng are engaged, and the wedding ceremony will be held when Gu Youyi reaches the age of 15.
If the Gu family fled the Northern Dynasty, what would Gu Youyi do?
Is she going to be left alone?
Xie was worried, and even more unwilling to accept it——
In addition to the mother-daughter affection for Gu Youyi, she also has an investment in power.
Yuwen Heng was an emperor who could unify the north and the south and rule the world.
Gu Youyi is the queen.
And the Gu family will become the most honorable in-laws.
As Gu Youyi's mother, Xie was also granted the title of First-Rank Lady!
Once you escape from the Northern Dynasty, all of this will be in vain!
"Wait and see!"
As Gu Yi's younger brother, Gu Ji may not be as outstanding as Gu Yi, but he is also a true child of aristocratic family.
He is proficient in the six arts of a gentleman, has a noble temperament, and is knowledgeable and talented.
In terms of appearance, he is as handsome as his elder brother.
Nearly forty years old, Gu Yi has three strands of beautiful beard and wears a loose Taoist robe, which gives him the temperament of an immortal.
Gu Ji saw his wife Xie's anxiety, hesitation, and struggle.
He remained calm and only sighed slightly in his heart.
Alas, I don’t know if my wife has changed or if this is just her nature.
After arriving in the Northern Dynasty, Gu Ji recognized her less and less.
Gu Ji was also quite disappointed with his daughter Gu Youyi.
As a noble lady from a prominent family, although Gu Youyi was not the eldest daughter of the eldest son, she was also a girl who received a good education.
How could she be so shallow?
No sense of family at all?
Of course, Gu Ji didn't want his daughter to sacrifice herself for the family.
However, the Gu family gave her a noble surname and extremely favorable living conditions. Why didn't she have the slightest gratitude towards the Gu family?
Okay, let’s take a step back and not ask for her gratitude!
But we can't hate the Gu family either.
Look at what she has done in these years?
He was wholeheartedly trying to curry favor with the Yuwen family and used the Gu family's resources to help Yuwen Heng rise to power.
Yuwen Heng became powerful, but instead of giving back to the Gu family, he made things difficult for them, both openly and covertly.
What happened with Gu Hong made Gu Ji completely disappointed!
What makes Gu Ji most sad is not only that he cannot raise his daughter well, but also his wife's little thoughts.
Gu Youyi was young and ignorant, and when she made mistakes, it was because her parents failed to teach her well.
But what about Xie?
As the mistress of the second branch of the Gu family, she is as selfish and cold-hearted as Gu Youyi.
If it weren't for the love they had as a married couple, and if it weren't for their other children, Gu Ji really wanted to divorce Xie.
Of course, for now, even if I want to divorce, it is not appropriate.
"Just wait, wait a few days..."
Looking at Xie's somewhat unfamiliar face, Gu Ji made a decision.
"Wait and see? Sir, what do you mean by that? How can we just sit there and wait for death?"
"Or, I'll let Li Nu go find General Yuwen."
"What's out there are just rumors. How could our Gu family betray the Northern Dynasty?"
"Others may not understand, but General Yuwen should believe in us!"
"...If all else fails, then we can move up Li Nu's wedding?"
Xie was a little confused at first.
But as we talked, we came up with an idea.
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