Chapter 11 Her appearance is changing the fate of the Gu family
That's a house search. Even if they rush to pawn their belongings tomorrow morning, they won't be faster than the emperor's edict. After all, a house search takes people by surprise. How can they just watch them find a way to take away the money?
"Sisters-in-law, I'm afraid it's too late now. Let alone going to a pawn shop in the evening, even if you pawn your money, it will be found wherever you put it."
Gu Yanchen's words were like a blow to the head, and several people were instantly silent.
"What should we do? We can't just watch these things go into the dog emperor's stomach!"
The second sister-in-law, Chang Yue'e, was more direct, and her hatred towards the emperor reached its peak at this time.
The matter was too urgent and pressing, and Gu Yanchen couldn't think of a corresponding strategy.
Just when everyone was getting anxious, Ran Qingxuan, who had been standing silently at the side, spoke.
"Mother-in-law, I want to ask, when the fourth and fifth sisters-in-law came to Beijing, did they report to the government?"
Gu Yanchen suddenly raised his head and looked at Old Madam Gu, and both saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.
"Yeah, how could I have forgotten about this."
"Fourth sister-in-law and fifth sister-in-law, the documents submitted by the Gu family to the government three months ago for the trip to Beijing did not include your three names. This was because you were taking Xuan'er to Philadelphia for medical treatment at the time and arrived in Beijing half a month late!"
Fourth sister-in-law Jiang Ruxue and fifth sister-in-law Fang Jin suddenly remembered.
"Yes, half a month later we went to Beijing, the soldiers guarding the city asked us what we were doing there. My mother-in-law always taught us to be low-key when we were out, so we said we were going to Beijing to see a doctor for our child. I didn't expect..."
The remaining sisters-in-law were delighted when they heard this, as this way the money they had would not be wasted on others.
"Very good, very good. Xuan'er is young and weak, so the three of you can leave Beijing safely tomorrow morning. This way, no matter what happens to the Gu family, at least you don't have to suffer with them."
Seeing that the fourth and fifth sisters-in-law were about to speak, Ran Qingxuan stood aside and persuaded them.
"Fourth sister-in-law, fifth sister-in-law, the road of exile is cold and bitter. We adults can get through it if we can hold on, but the children are still young. If something happens again, the spirit of fifth brother in heaven will not be at peace."
"Yes, Fifth Sister-in-law, we are unlucky and have not been able to leave descendants for the Gu family. Xuan'er is Fifth Brother's only bloodline, so we should protect her well. Sixth Sister-in-law's words make sense, and you must not make a fool of yourself at this time."
"What the eldest daughter-in-law said is right. The fourth daughter-in-law is very careful. With her by your side, you two can take care of each other. I am here to say that you two must take good care of yourselves and Xuan'er, and you are not allowed to say anything about staying behind."
Seeing that Old Madam Gu spoke with a stern face, the fourth and fifth sisters-in-law burst into tears.
"Mother-in-law, we will follow from a distance when the time comes. You must persevere."
Ran Qingxuan knew that perhaps it was because of her arrival that the fate of all the people in the Gu family being killed along the way was changed!
Seeing that the problem was resolved, Gu Yanchen felt relieved.
Dahei had to leave the city anyway, and although there would be a risk of being discovered if there were more people, he had a hunch that with Ran Qingxuan around, she would make every possible preparation.
Old Madam Gu took the other daughters-in-law back to pack up their jewelry and valuables. Ran Qingxuan asked Gu Yanchen to stay with his fourth and fifth sisters-in-law, and he went into the next room.
He flashed into the space, took out a small bottle of experimental medicine and antidote, and Ran Qingxuan quickly returned to the room.
"Sixth brother, do you have any instructions for us to stay?"
Gu Yanchen didn't know what Ran Qingxuan meant. Just as he was about to signal them to wait, he saw Ran Qingxuan come in with a serious expression.
"Fifth sister-in-law, even though your names did not appear on the document for the Gu family to enter the capital, we still need to take precautions."
He stretched out his hand and showed them the potion he had just taken.
"This is a drug that is harmless to the human body. It just produces small red particles after entering the human body. It looks a bit scary, but it is actually very safe."
Gu Yanchen frowned when he heard it.
"You mean, let them take these medicines and pretend to be sick to get out of Beijing?"
Ran Qingxuan nodded, but his eyes were always on Xuan'er.
Noticing her gaze, Fifth Sister-in-law Fang Jin's face changed and she asked with a sob.
"Can't I?"
Ran Qingxuan shook his head and said, "Only children will not be suspected. When the time comes, you can dress up a little and make yourself look a little embarrassed. The soldiers will definitely not check carefully. This way, you can leave the capital safely."
"Is there an antidote?"
Gu Yanchen thought this method was feasible, but he was worried about the safety of his niece, so he asked solemnly.
"This medicine is harmless to the human body. If you don't believe me, I can inject myself first and then take the antidote after the reaction occurs."
"No, I believe you."
Gu Yanchen believed that Ran Qingxuan would not harm them for no reason, but he chose to take the risk himself.
"Give me the injection and then the antidote."
Fifth sister-in-law Fang Jin held Xuan'er and was about to say something, but Ran Qingxuan made a quick decision, put the medicine into the needleless syringe, and pressed the button on Gu Yanchen's arm.
He thought it would be painful like being given anesthesia, but he only felt a chill on his arm and Ran Qingxuan withdrew his hand.
"Are you ready?"
"Okay, in half a quarter of an hour you will have red spots on your body, and they will disappear in half a quarter of an hour after you take the antidote."
In ancient times, a quarter of an hour was equal to ten minutes. Sure enough, after five minutes, red spots began to appear on Gu Yanchen's arms. They were so densely packed that it looked really scary.
"Sixth brother, are you feeling unwell?"
"No, I don't feel any discomfort."
He couldn't see what he looked like, but his fourth and fifth sisters-in-law standing beside him could see it very clearly.
The dense red dots spread directly to his face, and his entire face looked like it was dripping with blood.
Seeing the reaction, Ran Qingxuan immediately fed Gu Yanchen a pill. Five minutes later, the red spots on Gu Yanchen's face began to disappear. During the whole process, he just sat there as if nothing had happened.
Seeing that it was indeed safe, Fifth Sister-in-law Fang Jin nodded and agreed to take the risk.
Ran Qingxuan took out a new needleless syringe from his sleeve and inserted most of the medicine into it.
After carefully explaining the usage process, Ran Qingxuan handed the two pills to the two sisters-in-law in front of him.
"To be on the safe side, each of you will receive one antidote. Once you successfully leave the capital and reach a safe place, immediately give it to Xuan'er."
Fifth sister-in-law Fang Jin put away the medicine with red eyes. She was willing to take the risk in order to ensure that the Gu family could survive after being exiled.
After the two of them left with the child, Gu Yanchen looked at Ran Qingxuan without any intention of looking away.
Feeling somewhat uncomfortable being looked at by his deep eyes, Ran Qingxuan shrank his neck guiltily.
Then, Gu Yanchen asked seriously: "The matter of the warehouse is related to you!"
The affirmative question proved that even though he had doubts in his heart, he was already certain that this matter was related to Ran Qingxuan.
Even though Ran Qingxuan was thick-skinned, he was a little at a loss at the moment.
Thinking of countless excuses or trying to get rid of suspicion is ultimately futile.
After all, Gu Yanchen is not stupid. Once a lie is told, he will have to use countless lies to cover it up. This is a bit too tiring.
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