Chapter 281 Don't get involved
Gu Jin listened to his daughter's analysis and nodded in agreement, "Shu'er is right, His Majesty must be thinking the same thing. But who brought up this idea in His Majesty's mind?"
Gu Jin sighed slightly as he said this. He understood Gu Renjie's thoughts over the years.
Gu Jin couldn't think of anyone else besides those two people who would bring this up before His Majesty.
"Shu'er, I don't want to drag you into this mess," Gu Jin said, looking at his daughter with remorse.
Gu Shuyan didn't feel like she was dragged into this situation. Being in the center of power, even if you remain unmoved, those people still won't let you go.
"Father, your son will never let anything happen to the Marquis's mansion."
Gu Renjie had arrived at some unknown time. Upon hearing his father's words, Gu Renjie pushed open the door and walked in.
Upon seeing Gu Renjie, Gu Jin's expression immediately turned grim again, but since there were no outsiders present, he no longer had so many reservations.
Do you know how risky you're taking?!
Gu Jin knew that Gu Renjie wanted to enter the cabinet, but why did it have to be at this time?
“I know I’ve worried you, but the situation is so unpredictable. Rather than passively accepting everything, we should take the initiative. At least that way, we’ll have the power in our own hands.”
Gu Renjie had worried and hesitated before, but Yun Yichen was right when he said that the Gu family was destined to get involved from the beginning twenty years ago.
In that case, taking the initiative sooner rather than later will prevent us from being too passive.
Seeing the determination in Gu Yingjie's eyes, Gu Jin sighed helplessly. His son had grown up and had his own ideas; perhaps he really should let go.
“No matter who is behind you, your sister must not be involved. The Sun family has already set their sights on your sister. I am worried about the selection of the Fifth Prince’s principal wife. I fear that they want to choose your sister.”
Although no such words were said over there, Gu Jin was a man who could easily see through the other party's thoughts.
"Father, rest assured, your son will never allow them to do that."
Gu Renjie never revealed who pushed him, and thankfully neither Gu Jin nor Gu Shuyan asked.
At the Yun residence, Yun Yichen had already received the emperor's decree before the eunuch arrived.
Thinking of the Marquis's mansion being elevated to new heights once again, Yun Yichen's lips unconsciously curled up.
"Everything seems to be going according to plan!"
After Yun Yichen finished speaking, he glanced at Zhong Lin and said, "I have some business to take care of outside the city tonight. Be careful how you deal with Xu Yunzhi's men."
Xu Yunzhi had been keeping an eye on the Yun family mansion, and Yun Yichen had known all along. Besides, the Yun family mansion and the Yi'an Marquis's mansion were separated by only one gate, so Xu Yunzhi didn't need to bother sending two groups of people.
"Don't worry, Master, no one will know that you went out."
Zhong Lin patted his chest confidently. He was already an expert at this kind of thing. Those people wanted to find out information, but they had no chance at all.
So, after nightfall, Yun Yichen changed into night clothes and, after Zhong Lin lured away the people who were watching him, quietly left the courtyard of the Yun residence.
The snow in the snowfield had not yet melted, but a new round of snowflakes began to dance in the air again. Yun Yichen moved very fast and soon came out of the capital.
Everything was going so smoothly. The night was still unusually quiet. The wind howled and swirled up the snowflakes. Yun Yichen was heading towards his destination against the wind when suddenly the sound of wind mixed with footsteps came. Before Yun Yichen could react, a long sword pierced through the air.
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