Carrying a Lucky Charm, I Thrive with My Husband on the Road to Exile

Chapter 333: Chapter 333: Testing the Waters

Throughout this meal, Zhu Ziqiang was merely a side character. In the end, after feasting on food and wine, he quickly left, disregarding Gu Kaiyuan’s attempts to keep him.

Although Gu Kaiyuan and Chen Dafu did not neglect him, occasionally inviting him to drink and eat, he always felt out of place.

Additionally, their conversation was too profound for him; he seemed to understand, but couldn’t truly grasp it.

Finally, when Chen Dafu put down his bowl and chopsticks, Zhu Ziqiang quickly found an excuse about family matters and hurriedly left.

Outside the door, he quietly patted his chest, realizing that ordinary people like him were not on the same path as those people.

Nine out of ten sentences he couldn’t understand, and the one he did, he dared not delve deeper into.

It seemed that Gu Kaiyuan was planning to live here long-term. What a shame for such a good house and land.

At the table, only Chen Dafu and Gu Kaiyuan remained. Gu Kaiyuan squinted at Chen Dafu, "Mr. Chen, since your mission is complete, why haven’t you returned?"

Chen Dafu laughed heartily, "I couldn’t fool you, kid.

All along, I thought I was being cautious. How did you figure it out?"

Gu Kaiyuan was silent for a moment. Can I tell you that I’ve lived this life again?

Of course, he couldn’t mention that he had already received news from the capital that the bandit suppression team had set out.

"Mr. Chen’s reputation has always been good. Yet this time, you’re exiled due to an unfounded accusation.

The current Emperor is an enlightened ruler and would not wrongly judge a case."

Chen Dafu raised an eyebrow, looking at him, "Oh, so you also think the Emperor is wise?

Then your Gu Family truly isn’t wronged."

Gu Kaiyuan, "Mr. Chen, I now have nothing to do with the Gu Family."

This person is indeed a trusted aide of the current regime, just rather deeply concealed.

Having a chance to express his stance, he had to clarify quickly.

"Mr. Chen, in your heart, you also know whether the Gu Family is wronged, otherwise you wouldn’t keep such a close watch."

"So, it’s because I was closely following the Gu Family that you noticed something was amiss," Chen Dafu said, holding his belly, remarking that today’s meal was the best he’d had in months, "Speaking of which, I’ve been dragged into the Gu Family’s trouble."

Gu Kaiyuan, "Though entangled, it seems Mr. Chen hasn’t suffered any losses."

The fact that the Gu Family’s silver was dwindling also had something to do with this man since he had contributed to the effort.

"Ah, there was no choice. Everyone is just trying to survive, but are you really willing to let go?"

Gu Kaiyuan, "I don’t understand what you’re saying?"

"Your father still has a large sum of silver. Aren’t you tempted?"

Gu Kaiyuan, "Is this also your motive, Mr. Chen?"

Chen Dafu waved his hand, "I’m merely curious. Such a significant amount of silver, your father is quite skilled in hiding it securely.

Now that the Emperor is in his prime, it’s foolish of Mr. Gu to be used as a sword by others.

There were times I wanted to have a good chat with him, but he always diverted the topic.

I feel that handing it over to the Third Prince is not as good as giving it directly to the Emperor, at least that could redeem yourself."

Gu Kaiyuan looked at Chen Dafu as if he were a fool, "Mr. Chen, are these discussions meant for me?

Perhaps you should have a good conversation with Mr. Gu."

"You are a family. With such significant merits, aren’t you tempted?"

Gu Kaiyuan pursed his lips, "Mr. Chen, you really do hold me in high regard. Do you think such a significant matter can be detected by an unappreciated son like me?

There’s really no need for you to dig for information from me here.

I think you should directly talk to my elder brother; he likely has great interest in such immense wealth."

"Haha, I’m just trying to see if you know anything. If this overwhelming wealth falls on your head."

Gu Kaiyuan rolled his eyes, thinking, didn’t fall on his head, but it all rests with his wife.

"Mr. Chen really likes to joke; it’s just that the thought process is rather naive.

Now, as night falls and the road becomes challenging to navigate, I won’t keep you, Mr. Chen."

Chen Dafu wasn’t bothered by being edged out and slowly stood up, "Today, I truly interrupted your family’s gathering, but if you have this good fortune again, don’t forget to let me know."

After speaking, he happily left. When he was far away, Gu Kaiyuan shook his head, "With such a character, the Emperor really has a unique taste."

"Unique taste?" Bai Suihe emerged after seeing Chen leave, "What did he say?"

"Nothing much, just probing to see if I know something." Gu Kaiyuan helped her back inside, while the maid waiting to tidy up had already started busying herself.

"Have you eaten yet?"

Bai Suihe, "I ate long ago. You’ve worked hard today."

Gu Kaiyuan looked at her belly and gently caressed it, "You are pregnant now, these matters don’t need your concern, I will take care of it all.

Has the baby woken up in the past few days?"

Bai Suihe shook her head, "I’m afraid she really won’t wake up until birth, as she said. We can only wait patiently."

Knowing that the baby in the womb was unusual, Bai Suihe didn’t dare lower her guard, fearing causing any harm to her.

Especially as the due date approached, she kept herself even more secluded. Despite today’s excitement, no matter how curious she was, she had to restrain herself.

It was only after hearing the commotion that she came out.

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After the events of that day, several days passed, and many who were exiled with them had already packed up and returned to the capital, yet there was no sign of movement from Tian Village.

The village chief, having gone out to scout and returned with a grim face, saw that after others left, they left their land to the village, allowing for an extra season’s harvest without reporting to the county office. But now, with these villagers not leaving, any ideas they had were futile.

These days, he wandered around the village with his hands behind his back, but the townspeople neither tended to their fields nor stopped buying New Year’s goods, were they really planning to celebrate the New Year here?

When he reached the end of the village, he saw that enviable large manor and the fields outside...

Sighing, he was about to leave when suddenly he heard a commotion coming from the manor.

Now being somewhat older, he couldn’t hear clearly, but as the village chief, he took a few more steps forward, as it was essential to be informed first in case of an emergency.

The Gu Family lived at the end of the village, surrounded by a tall wall, and the main gates were often closed.

Just as Zhu Ziqiang wondered if he should knock and ask directly, he suddenly heard shouting from inside, "Quickly, boil the water. Where is the midwife? Is everything prepared?"

Only then did Zhu Ziqiang remember that Gu Kaiyuan’s wife’s belly seemed quite big, and it looked like she was about to give birth.

Thinking it over, he decided to leave since there was nothing he could do to help with childbirth, but he could have his wife take a look to see if there was anything they could assist with.

"She’s about to give birth?" Tian Cuifen quickly washed her hands, "How do you know?"