"But in the last two years, there have been more and more open conflicts. Almost everyone in the family knows that the master and the head of the family are at odds."
Gu Jiangli nodded.
very good.
That suited her perfectly.
A father she'd never met was trying to take advantage of her, so why didn't she turn the tables and take advantage of him instead?
"Lotus, after you go back, tell my father that I know my identity, and I will do as he says."
"When the time comes, whatever orders he gives, please relay them to me truthfully, okay?"
Lotus asked, puzzled, "Miss, I don't understand what you want to do?"
Gu Jiangli smiled faintly: "I want to help the Xie family overcome their tribulation."
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When Xie Shiyan opened the door, Hehua and Gu Jiangli had just finished explaining everything.
Gu Jiangli went straight to his side and took his arm.
The movements were practiced skillfully, as if they had done it hundreds or thousands of times.
Xie Shiyan didn't avoid her, letting her lean against him naturally, and asked:
"Are you done talking?"
Gu Jiangli smiled. "It's over."
Then he winked at Lotus, who understood and bowed, intending to take her leave.
"General Xie, I have already explained the situation at home to Miss. I apologize for disturbing you today and will take my leave now."
Xie Shiyan's gaze followed her intently until Shuang'er led her completely away.
Gu Jiangli also noticed that Xie Shiyan's suspicion of the lotus flower had not dissipated, so she spoke up:
"Shi Yan, please don't release the news that I'm a member of the Gu family for the time being, okay?"
Xie Shiyan's attention then shifted from the lotus flower to Gu Jiangli's face.
Why?
Gu Jiangli smiled slyly: "Because the Gu family is far from simple."
"Are you saying that you're not simple either?"
“Indeed.” Gu Jiangli paused slightly, then said, “I am Gu Jiangli, the granddaughter of the thirteen banner leaders of the Xuanyu Army of the Southern Lin Kingdom.”
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