Chapter 346 Ye Lanxin's ex-in-laws
Gu Ruanci looked at him very seriously and said, "What does it have to do with me what the Zhou family has become? Prince Zhou, why should I forgive you? Aren't your Zhou family still alive?"
This answer made Zhou Yuxiu feel cold all over.
"We are all my mother's children. Do we have to go this far?"
Gu Ruanci was still serious: "I am, you are not. After all, this identity was given up by you ten years ago, wasn't it?"
Seeing Zhou Yuxiu was about to say something, Gu Ruanci silenced him and added, "Prince Zhou, let me remind you that your regrets today are all based on the fact that I'm doing well while your Zhou family is declining. Your mother, also from the Ye family, is unable to provide you with sufficient support... Even if Zhou Zhili were to suddenly die before my eyes, I would not forgive the Zhou family. You can tell Zhou Zhili this when you return, or you can keep it for yourself and digest it slowly. I'll make a list of the things you damaged and send it to your Jing'an Marquis Mansion. Remember to compensate me when the time comes."
After saying that, he asked someone to show the guest away.
Zhou Zhili and Xu Dongting were escorted out with their mouths covered, and in the end they still didn't get to speak to Gu Ruanci.
Zhou Yuxiu was completely defeated by Gu Ruanci's attitude, but he felt more helpless and unwilling.
He turned his head hard and stared in the direction of Gu Ruanci with wide eyes, but all he could see was Gu Ruanci's extremely cold face.
He felt mixed emotions, thinking about how he had quarreled with his father today, and even how he had sent his pregnant wife back to her parents' home in anger. However, such a sincere gesture had no effect on Gu Ruanci.
He thought that Gu Ruanci would hate them and would be unwilling to forgive them, but he didn't expect her to be so resolute and not leave any room for maneuver.
He has been thinking of a compromise these days, that is, his father and mother had to be together due to some accidents and unavoidable circumstances, but he had no way to explain it to his mother.
In this way, they can give an explanation to Gu Runci and continue to get along with Ye Lanxin.
But if he couldn't even get past himself, how could he lie to Gu Ruanci?
All the words seemed so pale and powerless when they came to my lips.
Yes, they made the decision themselves back then, so what qualifications do they have to ask for Gu Ruanci's forgiveness now?
Zhou Yuxiu was eventually kicked out of the restaurant in a mess. Standing outside the restaurant, he looked at the tightly closed door and felt an unprecedented sense of frustration in his heart.
He knew that from now on, there was really no way for them and Gu Ruanci to reconcile.
He sighed, turned and left, his back looking particularly lonely.
Gu Ruanci stood by the window on the second floor of the restaurant, watching him walk away quietly, without a trace of emotion in her eyes. To her, the Zhou family had long become a thing of the past, and her future would surely see the extinction of all members of the Zhou family.
Lu Enyan did not try to persuade her. Gu Ruanci would not change her mind because of any action taken by the Zhou family.
"It seems you really don't need my help right now, but I have some news for you. Among those returning with the Yamato delegation this time, there are acquaintances of the Zhou family. To be more precise, they should be acquaintances of the wife of the Marquis of Jing'an."
Gu Ruanci asked, "Is he from the Qingyang Marquis Mansion back then?"
Lu Enyan had always been aware of her intelligence, but it was indeed shocking that she could guess it so quickly.
"Well, something happened in the Marquis of Qingyang's Mansion that year. Ye Lanxin's ex-husband died suddenly. The second branch of the Marquis of Qingyang's Mansion voluntarily gave up the title and went to the border to collect intelligence on Yamato. It has been more than ten years. Most people in Dizhou City should have forgotten who they are." Lu Enyan said.
"I won't forget it, that incident was quite famous back then. After all, the Qingyang Marquis's Mansion was suspected of collaborating with the enemy, Yamato. If it weren't for the sacrifice made by the Second House, I'm afraid Ye Lanxin, as the widow of the Qingyang Marquis's son, would definitely be under further investigation."
After Gu Ruanci finished speaking, she added, "Now that they're back, Ye Lanxin and her family are reunited. After all, the length of time Ye Lanxin was pregnant with Zhou Qinzhu was truly mysterious. We don't even know if it was Zhou Zhili's or her ex-husband's..."
Lu Enyan also smiled: "That depends on how Ye Lanxin reacts after the people from the second house come back."
"I'm curious about how Ye Lanxin will face these old friends, especially her ex-husband's relatives. Back then, she did everything to protect herself." Gu Ruanci raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of teasing in his tone.
Lu Enyan nodded: "Indeed, their return this time will probably stir up some turmoil in Dizhou City again. However, this may not be a bad opportunity for you."
Gu Ruanci's eyes flickered when he heard this: "You mean..."
Lu Enyan chuckled, "The affairs of the Qingyang Marquisate are far more complicated than the common people imagine. Ye Lanxin's relationship with the Zhou family, as well as Zhou Qinzhu's background, are all points that can be exploited. As long as it is handled properly, Ye Lanxin will not just be ruined."
Gu Ruanci was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "I understand, I will pay attention to this matter."
Lu Enyan smiled with relief: "Finally, I can help the county lady a little. During this period of time, don't be fooled by those superficial warmth."
The two smiled at each other, each having his own plans in mind.
The wind in Dizhou City never stops.
After Zhou Yuxiu returned to the Zhou family, he was in a very bad state.
He didn't drink much, so he didn't get drunk, but he was drunk nonetheless.
Seeing his condition, Zhou Zhili became even more furious. He wanted to teach him a lesson and ask him to go to Ye's house to pick up the person immediately, but he couldn't bear to do it.
Zhou Yuxiu lay on the ground with tears in his eyes, saying that anyone could kill him or cut him up as they pleased. His life was already at a loss, and he didn't know what to do next.
Zhou Zhili could only sigh, and finally waved his hand to have someone take him back to sober up.
Not long after, Gu Ruanci's men came to Zhou's house to ask for the money Zhou Yuxiu paid for breaking things in the restaurant today.
Zhou Zhili didn't have a good temper, and Gu Ruanci's people were neither humble nor arrogant. They just stood at the door of Zhou's house and didn't go in.
Zhou Yuzhi originally thought that Gu Ruanci was taking the opportunity to humiliate him, but later he heard from Zhou Yuxiu's attendants that these were all true, so he persuaded Zhou Zhili to take out the money.
He personally escorted him to the door and said some sarcastic words, saying that the Princess of Chaoyang might have seen that the things in the store were not good and deliberately induced his eldest brother to smash the things.
After receiving the money, Gu Ruanci's people were not angry about his words, but politely told him that Zhou Yuxiu was helping Ye Lingyue vent her anger. As for the compensation money, if the Zhou family had any objections, they could go to the government for appeal.
The Zhou family naturally couldn't afford to lose this person, but Zhou Yuxiu's reason for beating him gave Zhou Yuzhi hope.
At least, in the eldest brother's heart, his sister-in-law still needs to be protected.
"Father, I'll just stay at home and watch over you. Please go to the Ye family yourself..."
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