CHAPTER 1659: CHAPTER 1659: FAMILY MISFORTUNE (2)

Alian suddenly widened her eyes, raised her hand to point at her, wanting to say something, but unfortunately she couldn’t utter a word and fell straight onto the ground, devoid of breath.

This place is on the outskirts of the town, a farmhouse likely not abandoned, so it’s unclear whether the owner sold the yard or was killed by those people.

Regardless, it will eventually be discovered one day.

As for when it will be discovered, that’s not for her to decide. Anyway, she wouldn’t bother her godfather now during the festive season.

When she returned home, the sky was mildly lit, and Sini, still young, had been waiting for her elder sister to return but couldn’t hold out and went back to bed.

Dabai kept vigil in the yard, and nothing was amiss at home.

Such a significant commotion couldn’t have gone unnoticed because Yang Ruxin realized upon her return that Dao Xuzi and Tang Wanqian had also popped in from outside. Seeing Yang Ruxin look at them, they couldn’t help but stroke their beards: "Just walking around, sleep then."

Yang Ruxin laughed, these two old men are adorable; they heard the commotion, afraid she might suffer, thus secretly followed her. However, their skills are so superior that Du Juan and Du Man didn’t even notice.

And Zhou Xiao was aware too, for he stood on the balcony the whole time and only turned back into his room upon seeing everyone return.

In short, everyone who should know was aware, while those who shouldn’t remained oblivious. Among those who knew, none were talkative about it.

Following this came all sorts of New Year greetings, eating, and drinking.

Now about Deng Da, he led two injured subordinates out of the estate, fleeing without rest until dawn broke, finally halting by a stream in a small grove.

After drinking some water and washing their faces, the three of them sighed with relief and leaned against the tree trunks.

"Young master, what do we do next?" asked the first attendant to Deng Da.

"Go back." Deng Da sighed. Nearly everyone he brought had perished, even Alian was dead. If he stayed, it would only mean waiting to die. He hadn’t expected that woman to be so formidable.

Both attendants heaved a sigh of relief.

In Beijing, Xuanwu Store, at the Gu Family’s study.

"So, is he really that rebellious son?" Gu Sheng frowned deeply.

"Honored Teacher, the student wouldn’t mistake." Yao Fangshuo nodded hastily, "It is indeed the eldest son, but now his name is Gu Qingheng... always beside the Crown Prince..."

Gu Sheng was silent for a long time before finally sighing: "An unfortunate family indeed."

Yao Fangshuo kept his head down without speaking. Every family has its scandals. Back then, the Gu Family’s incident was quite notorious. He didn’t fully understand the specifics; supposedly, the eldest son harassed the stepmother and was caught in public, prompting Madam Xiaogu to ram into a pillar. Fortunately, a maid pulled her away slightly, saving her from a direct hit, yet she was unconscious for three to four days...

Subsequently, it seems the Gu eldest son harbored murderous intent, setting fire to Qingfeng Academy... and hence that generation’s Prodigy became a legend. Everyone presumed he had died, yet he actually survived, even making significant achievements at the border now.

More critically, he is now a trusted aide by the Crown Prince and was bestowed the Imperial Sword by the Emperor.