However, he was now powerless to save the situation. All he could do was hope that Gu Sang could leave the Gu family safely.
Gu Sang sat opposite Li Rong. Seeing that Li Rong didn't say a word, she couldn't help but feel puzzled. She asked, "Li Rong, what's wrong? What exactly are we going to do at the palace banquet?"
"It's nothing. I just wanted you to know that we must be careful tonight and not give anything away, otherwise I won't be able to protect you." Li Rong reminded Gu Sang. After all, what they were going to do was too dangerous. If they were not careful, Gu Sang and Gu Yun might be in mortal danger.
Upon hearing this, Gu Sang nodded to indicate that she understood. She smiled at Li Rong and said, "Yes, Li Rong, I understand. Don't worry, I will be careful and will definitely not let myself make any mistakes."
When Li Rong saw Gu Sang speak, her expression was serious, and she didn't seem to be lying. Moreover, there was a hint of firmness in her tone, which made Li Rong doubt her own judgment. Was she still Gu Sang? Why was she so calm in front of her? Could it be that she had already discovered something? Thinking of this, Li Rong felt even more worried.
Seeing that Li Rong remained silent, Gu Sang couldn't help but ask curiously, "Li Rong, why haven't you said anything? Is there something you want to tell me?"
When Li Rong heard Gu Sang call her, she came back to her senses and said to Gu Sang, "Well, there is something you must promise me. No matter what happens, you must not tell the Gu family what you are thinking. Do you understand?"
"I understand. I won't tell anyone, and you don't need to worry about it," Gu Sang replied with a slight smile to Li Rong.
Seeing how well-behaved Gu Sang was, Li Rong felt much more at ease. Afterwards, the two of them headed together to the venue for the palace banquet.
Gu Sang and Li Rong arrived at the palace gate. Li Rong led Gu Sang into the palace. At the palace gate, Gu Sang saw a woman dressed in purple waiting at the gate.
Gu Sang immediately recognized the woman standing at the door waiting for her and Li Rong. She was very puzzled. She didn't know this woman. Why would this woman come here at this time? Judging from her attire, she seemed to be attending some kind of large banquet.
Gu Sang looked towards the entrance. At that moment, a carriage stopped at the palace gate. Gu Sang and Li Rong walked towards the carriage together. A guard stepped out of the carriage and opened the door. A person slowly stepped out of the carriage. This person was Gu Sang's great-aunt, Gu Lin'er.
Gu Lin'er saw Li Rong walking forward, smiled gently at her, and said, "Li Rong, you've finally arrived."
Li Rong looked at Gu Lin'er in front of him and nodded indifferently. Then, he turned his gaze to Gu Sang. Upon seeing this, Gu Sang bowed slightly to Li Rong and called out, "Li Rong."
"Miss Gu." When Li Rong heard Gu Sang call him, he turned around and called out to her in a low voice.
After Li Rong finished speaking, she turned her gaze back to Gu Lin'er and said coldly, "Miss Gu, what brings you here? The palace banquet hasn't even started yet, what are you doing here?"
"I came here on my father's orders to bring my nephew Gu Sang back to the Gu family. I know that Gu Sang must be very upset because he was kicked out by Old Master Gu. However, Old Master Gu has always treated Gu Sang well, and he is getting old now. As his granddaughter, Gu Sang should go back and keep him company more often. So I specially sent a maid to fetch Gu Sang. Gu Sang, is what Li Rong said right?" Gu Lin'er explained to Gu Sang with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Gu Sang looked at Gu Lin'er, smiled, and nodded, saying, "Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking. So, I specially sent Aunt Gu's personal maid, Cui Xiang, to take me into the palace, so I won't get lost."
As soon as Gu Sang finished speaking, Li Rong sneered and mocked her, "Miss Gu, you're really thoughtful, but it's all just a show. You don't need to go to such lengths to get rid of that little bitch Gu Yun. What's the point of doing this? If you want Gu Sang to leave the Gu family, isn't it a simple matter?"
After Li Rong finished speaking, he glanced at Gu Lin'er with a strong sense of hostility in his eyes and his tone was full of contempt, as if he were looking down on Gu Sang.
Gu Sang was immediately embarrassed by Li Rong's words. Gu Lin'er also felt embarrassed by Li Rong's mockery. She glared at Li Rong and said, "Li Rong, what do you mean by that?"
"Don't you understand the literal meaning?" Upon hearing Gu Lin'er's words, Li Rong's lips curled into a wicked smile as he coldly questioned her.
"Hmph!" Gu Lin'er snorted fiercely, then continued to say to Li Rong, "Li Rong, although I admire you, I advise you not to be so arrogant anymore. Let me tell you, the Gu family is not someone you can afford to offend. If you dare to be so arrogant, you will be the one who suffers."
"I know how to handle my own affairs," Li Rong said calmly to Gu Lin'er, before leading Gu Sang into the palace.
Gu Sang entered the palace and immediately saw the Emperor and Empress Dowager, who were chatting on a high platform. Gu Sang and Li Rong walked up to the platform.
Gu Sang bowed slightly to the Emperor and Empress Dowager and said, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, I, Gu Sang, greet Your Majesty and Empress Dowager."
Standing behind Gu Sang, Li Rong respectfully addressed the Emperor and Empress Dowager, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty and Empress Dowager. May Your Majesty and Empress Dowager enjoy boundless blessings and peace. Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress."
Li Rong and Gu Sang bowed to the Emperor and Empress Dowager.
Seeing the interaction between Gu Sang and Li Rong, the emperor was very pleased. He smiled and waved to them, saying with a smile, "Miss Gu, Li Rong, please get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Gu Sang and Li Rong said at the same time. Then, Gu Sang and Li Rong walked one after the other to the Emperor and Empress Dowager and stood in front of them.
The Emperor looked at Gu Sang and Li Rong with a kind smile on his face and said to them with a smile.
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