Chapter 208 Calculation
Grand Tutor Gu added, "On our way back, the Crown Prince kept Lin Pianran under close protection and arranged for her to ride in the same carriage with the Princess."
"Moreover, this future Crown Princess has not only gained the Crown Prince's trust, but even the Princess seems to be very fond of her."
After hearing this, Gu Xiangsi's eyes flashed with jealous anger. She chuckled nonchalantly, "Grandfather, you don't believe that there is true love in the royal family, do you? Even if there is, it's just a temporary impulse. Once they get tired of it, won't they just abandon it like a worn-out shoe?"
"Aren't Wei Ziying and Concubine Li both bloody examples?"
“Only the binding of interests can make the relationship between people indestructible.”
"Lin Pianran is just a beggar, a woman without the support of her mother's family. Isn't she difficult to deal with?"
"Perhaps, we can kill her with just a little finger and a little pressure. Why worry?"
"Thinking too much is just a waste of time!"
Grand Tutor Gu frowned slightly, still feeling that his granddaughter was oversimplifying things.
After all, Lin Pianran had already received an imperial decree to marry, so she was the legitimate future Crown Princess, and no one could interfere.
If Lin Pianran didn't have any tricks, how could she gain Huo Yuchen's attention?
You know, in all these years, he has never seen Huo Yuchen get close to any woman.
And Lin Pianran is the exception.
She must have something extraordinary, but outsiders just don't know it yet.
"Girl, it's a taboo to underestimate the enemy. Although Grandfather has few opportunities to deal with Lin Pianran, but from what your cousin said, she's not that easy to deal with."
"Moreover, this woman is extremely stunning. She's not even a hair behind you in terms of looks. If you want to defeat her, you'll have to find another way."
"I heard that Xiangsi wrote several amazing and brilliant poems, which were praised by many talented scholars and beautiful women. They were passed on by word of mouth and circulated widely. Now there are many people praising you."
"This is your advantage. You must fully utilize it so that everyone can see your talent and look at you differently. This will also allow Huo Yuchen to see your advantage."
Gu Xiangsi's face showed a clear look of pride, and he said confidently, "Grandfather, haven't you heard that Lin Pianran was attacked a few days ago and is still missing, whether he is alive or dead?"
After hearing this, Grand Tutor Gu was also quite surprised.
He asked tentatively, "Did you do that?"
Gu Xiangsi smiled brightly and said playfully, "Grandfather, guess?"
Master Gu stared at Gu Xiangsi's face closely, not missing any of her subtle expressions.
Seeing that Xiangsi still had no guilt and was still calm and composed, he spoke with some worry, "Xiangsi, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has the Black Cloud Guards in his hands. You must not act too rashly. Once he catches you, even grandfather can't save you..."
He didn't expect that his granddaughter would act so quickly and actually attack Lin Pianran.
If I succeed, it would be good, then there will be no evidence.
Once the truth is revealed, it will be a disaster for the Grand Tutor's Mansion.
The smiling face of Gu Xiangsi just now had also restrained the joy on his face.
This child has just returned to the capital and doesn't know Huo Yuchen's temper, character, and methods. Relying solely on information heard from others can be harmful.
Grand Tutor Gu sighed and said seriously, "Girl, there are some things that you shouldn't be too eager for quick success or instant benefits. There are always people better than you!"
"Don't think you're the only one with such clever tricks. Be careful you might fall into someone else's trap!"
"Grandfather, you should have heard that I've made quite a bit of money in the past few years and have hired some of my own people, all of whom are top-notch experts."
"If ordinary people want to bully me, I am not afraid at all."
"It remains to be seen who will win."
When Grand Tutor Gu heard this, he knew that this girl was very opinionated and it would take some time to persuade her.
It is true that a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger!
Perhaps, I have to admit that I am still old. When doing things, I have too many concerns and am afraid of everything.
He could only persuade him earnestly, "Grandfather heard from your father that you are very good at business and have made a lot of money over the years."
"But, I heard this morning that your shop was in trouble. It's obvious that this wasn't an accident. It was definitely a deliberate act of revenge. You'd better be more careful in the future."
"The power structures in the capital are complex and intertwined. Try not to offend other powerful families before you have grown strong enough to make a name for yourself."
"Until the mastermind behind this is identified, you must be careful and guard against him striking again."
After hearing this, Gu Xiangsi's eyes suddenly became sharp.
She said coldly, "I'm afraid she won't dare to attack again. Do you really think your granddaughter is a vegetarian?"
"Do you really think that a tiger that doesn't show its might is a sick cat?"
"The reason my granddaughter suffered such a heavy loss this time was because she didn't take any precautions, which gave her the opportunity to take advantage of her."
"If she dares to attack again, I will make sure she never returns and dies without a burial place..."
Seeing his granddaughter's imposing manner, Grand Tutor Gu became very angry and did not say anything else.
After a few breaths, Gu Xiangsi finally opened his mouth and pleaded, "Grandfather, I have already reported the destruction of the shop to the police. I also ask Grandfather to put pressure on the Jingzhao Prefecture and ask them to find out the mastermind behind this as soon as possible..."
Grand Tutor Gu readily agreed, "I'll have someone take care of this matter right away."
"What are your plans for the shop?"
"I've already ordered my trusted maid to find a suitable shop. It should be reopened soon, and I guarantee it will continue to generate a lot of money in the future."
Grand Tutor Gu thought for a moment and called the housekeeper, "Go and get the deeds to the three shops on Yuyang Street."
The housekeeper returned soon with a stack of deeds in his hand. He then took out the three deeds for Yuyang Street and handed them to Grand Tutor Gu.
Unexpectedly, Grand Tutor Gu took all the land deeds, flipped through them, found a few more deeds, and handed them all to Gu Xiangsi, "Take a look at these deeds. If you can use them, take them all!"
Gu Xiangsi took a quick look and found that the locations of these shops were all good. However, she hesitated when she saw the names on the deeds. "Grandfather, these are my aunt's shops. If she knew about this, wouldn't she be unhappy?"
"We're all family, so it doesn't matter who runs the business, right? Your aunt isn't good at business. Over the years, she's made very little profit, barely making ends meet. If she can play a greater role in your hands, what difference does it make?"
"Don't worry! Grandfather will take care of it and won't let the eldest wife have any complaints."
Gu Xiangsi took the deed and left happily.
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