Princess and the General

Finally Smiling (Part One)

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The hall fell silent.

After a long pause, Gu HuaiJiang spoke in a heavy voice, “It can’t be helped.”

He initially thought that Yu Guan was a normal actor who had selfishly wanted to deceive Gu WenQing and have Gu WenQing to himself.

Looking at him now, he knew that this was not the case.

Just by looking at the way that he was dressed, with his simple yet refined clothes, and hearing the resolute tone of his voice, he knew that he was someone with integrity.

In the end, Gu WenQing was a child raised in Marquis Gu’s Manor.
He would not stray from the proper path and become friends with people who harbored wicked thoughts.

Yu Fu took advantage of this timing to speak: “Head general, I just went outside the city to fetch Yu Guan, and guess what happened? When third brother and the others went, they kicked down Yu Guan’s door, and a group of girls was gathered around him and insulting him, faulting him for being too clean and being unwilling to associate with them.
That group only left after I arrived.
Who knows just how much Yu Guan would have suffered if I had not gone.”

Everyone immediately knew what sort of people those girls were upon hearing Yu Fu’s words, as they had heard a bit about Yu Guan living in a shady area.

Gu HanMo furrowed his brow then looked at Yu Guan, who was standing respectfully near the entrance to the hall.
The look in his eyes no longer held any of the previous contempt.

Instead, it looked a little… apologetic.

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If not for him kicking down the door, Yu Guan would not have been subjected to such humiliation.

Gu WenQing cupped his hands and said: “Father, although Yu Guan lives in that sort of a place, he has never done that sort of thing.
If that was not the case, how could son have saved his life back then?”

Gu HuaiJiang nodded, “Father has heard about this.
There were some people who tried to force Yu Guan to do something against his principles, and that was why you saved him.
This was initially a good thing, and since your conduct has been proper, father will not stop you from continuing to visit him.”

Gu WenQing was so happy that he forgot himself and looked toward Yu Guan.
The latter looked to be in disbelief, but he continued to look at Gu HuaiJiang with a gaze that was full of reverence.

He had previously heard Gu WenQing speak about this Marquis Gu.
Who knew that not only was he adept at killing enemies on the battlefield, but he was also so open-minded.

Gu HuaiJiang stood up and said: “It’s just that the recent situation at Marquis Gu’s Manor has not been very stable.
There have been some abnormal happenings, but they do not matter much.
In the future…”

He looked at Yu Guan, “It’s not that this general detests you, as this general finds you to have integrity and do admire you, but your status has yet to be resolved.”

“Head general, I have an idea.”

Yu Fu looked at him with a smile, her eyes shining strangely.
Who knew what idea she had in mind.

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Forget it, he would just go with it.

Gu HuaiJiang helplessly shook his head.
When he passed by Gu HanMo’s side, he patted him on the shoulder.

When he left, Gu HanMo tossed the cane that he held to the side, and Gu Yi hastily caught it.

“Since father has agreed, there’s nothing else to say.”

Saying this, he left without looking back.

Gu Yi mimicked his tone, paying great attention to detail, “Since father has agreed, there’s nothing else to say.
Hahaha!”

Since Gu HanMo had already left, Gu ShuBai and Gu JiuGe also stood up.

They never had as strong of an opinion as Gu HanMo.
Now that there was approval from Gu HuaiJiang and a great deal of support from Yu Fu, they were perfectly happy to grant her wish.

With the older brothers and elders having already left, the younger ones were freed from needing to be restrained and immediately became lively.

Gu Xiang patted Yu Guan’s shoulder, and Yu Guan’s entire body swayed, nearly sustaining an internal injury.

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Gu Xiang hastily helped support him, “Apologies, we brothers have quite a bit of strength from training in martial arts, and I forgot that your body is frailer.
Don’t take it to heart.
In truth, third brother is soft-hearted but has a sharp tongue.
I can tell that he’s already changed his attitude.”

Yu Guan gratefully waved to him, “It’s fine.
It’s just that I was too nervous earlier, so my legs are feeling a little weak.
To be able to keep fourth young sir from being struck even one additional time makes me rejoice.
I do not dare ask the third young sir to change.”

Gu Yi helped Gu WenQing up from the floor, “Fourth brother was caned fifteen times.
Third brother did not hold back in the slightest.
It would be best to quickly call for an imperial physician to take a look.”

“No, third brother did hold back.”

Gu WenQing did not seem to be in pain, standing up on his own, “If third brother really did not hold back, I would be completely unable to stand up right now.
He really does have a soft heart but a sharp tongue.
He looked furious, but he really could not bring himself to do it.”

Yu Guan had delicate skin and had never experienced such a serious injury.
Upon seeing Gu WenQing’s injury, he was startled.

His voice had changed from his nervousness, “We should help him back to his room first and dress the wound, right?”

Yu Fu was concerned and said: “Fourth brother, are you able to hold out?”

“Don’t worry, I can.”

“Since you can, don’t rush to apply the medicine.
Go and visit third brother in his room first!”

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Yu Fu’s words shocked everyone.
Thinking carefully, they understood the deeper meaning behind this.

This was true.
Gu HanMo’s prejudices did not form overnight.
Even if he saw today that Yu Guan was not the type of person that he had imagined, he still could not change his attitude.

It would be better to have Gu WenQing go and advise him.
Gu HanMo was worried about his younger brothers and would surely be swayed.
In the future, Gu WenQing and Yu Guan would be able to meet without any worries.

This would settle matters once and for all.

Gu WenQing said: “Yu Fu, many thanks to you for what you have done today.
If not for you, who knows how things would have ended.
I will go and see third brother right now.
It’s just that Yu Guan…”

Yu Fu knew what he was worried about, “Don’t worry.
I have already made arrangements for Yu Guan’s matter.
Go quickly!”

Gu Xiang shoved Gu Yi, “What are you in a daze for? We’re helping fourth brother get there.
Letting him go to third brother on his own, he might get beaten to death without anyone knowing!”

Yu Fu burst out laughing.
Gu WenQing wanted to raise a hand to hit Gu Xiang but weakly lowered it.

“You two are just going to take advantage of this time while I am hurt to bully me.
In a few days, it will be you guys who will suffer.”

Yu Guan watched the three brothers depart, and a faint smile appeared on his face, “Ever since seeing the third young sir at my house, fourth young sir has been extremely uneasy.
Now, he’s finally smiling.”