Chapter 249: Chapter 249: Notification
Gu Kaiyuan didn’t want to listen or continue to entangle with Chen Dafu. He was preparing to sidestep him, but Chen Dafu blocked his way again.
"Don’t you care why nothing happened to your father?"
Gu Kaiyuan replied, "Mr. Chen, you must be joking. There are so many people here, and many families are unharmed. It’s just unlucky for you to have run into trouble."
"Keep pretending. Those black-clad men were clearly after the Gu Family, but an old woman who came to seek refuge pointed in your direction and told them the Gu Family was there.
As soon as they heard that, they headed straight for you, and we got caught up at that time."
Chen Dafu felt very wronged. Originally, those black-clad men didn’t lay a hand on passers-by. It was because of Xu Shuanghong’s shout that they got into trouble.
He couldn’t find anyone else, but shouldn’t Gu Kaiyuan bear some responsibility?
Gu Kaiyuan feigned surprise, "Could it be that Mrs. Xu brought those black-clad men here?
I’m an honest person, never making enemies with others."
"You’re honest?" Chen Dafu sneered, "All the brains of the Gu Family are in you.
"I’ve given you the news, shouldn’t you give something in return?"
Gu Kaiyuan took three copper coins from his pocket, "This is all I have on me right now. Do you want them?"
With some disdain but still honest, Chen Dafu quickly grabbed the three copper coins from Gu Kaiyuan’s hand, "Alright, for old times’ sake, I’ll let it go cheap for you.
But don’t go forward now. The Gu Family is hiding in the carriage and must be in a sorry state. If you go over now, Gu Baijiang won’t like it."
Gu Kaiyuan didn’t care about the Gu Family’s goodwill. Since their side caused trouble, he had to go, lest they keep "thinking about it."
"At that time, those black-clad men came menacingly and probably had prior information, heading straight for the Gu Family.
Of course, they alarmed some people along the way. Someone shouted that there were black-clad men, and your father and brothers rushed into the carriage to hide first.
The rest of the Gu Family did the same; they are quite experienced at avoiding trouble.
But the Xu mother and daughter weren’t so lucky. It was already crowded inside, and it was hard for them to squeeze in. She pushed her youngest daughter in but someone kicked her down.
This delay allowed the black-clad men to catch up. Even if they wanted to flee, it was too late.
I remember the lead black-clad man pointed a knife at them, asking if Gu Baijiang was inside.
The Xu mother and daughters were so scared their faces turned white, and their legs trembled."
Gu Kaiyuan sized up Chen Dafu, "Mr. Chen, you sure are brave and observant to see things so clearly."
Chen Dafu scratched his head, unfazed, "We had no choice. We live close to you, and without a carriage to hide us, we were forced to watch the drama unfold."
"Do you want to hear more? If so, listen carefully and don’t interrupt."
Gu Kaiyuan noticed the curtain on the Gu Family’s side had lifted slightly and, maintaining his composure, signaled Chen Dafu to continue.
"Let me tell you, those three women are not good people, especially the older one. With a quick mind, she pointed to the back and shouted, ’The Gu Family’s carriage is over there, and there are many people guarding it.’"
"Those black-clad men, not very bright themselves, believed it and menacingly headed your way.
You know our home is behind yours, so we suffered first.
My little son and eldest grandson, trying to protect the family, got slashed in the chaos. Tell me, where can we find justice?
There are no doctors or medicines here. Who knows if the wounds will get infected? No, I have to get an explanation from the Gu Family for this."
Gu Kaiyuan said, "Go find whoever brought the trouble!"
"You’re too serious about everything. After all, we’re family..." Seeing Gu Kaiyuan’s face darken, Chen Dafu waved his hand, not continuing,
"Alright, let’s get back to business. You know your clan is still at the back. When the black-clad men asked where the Gu Family was, these people were already frightened. Who knew which Gu Family they were asking about? They all pointed behind, and the Gu Family clansmen had back luck, but at least they were quick-witted. They all mingled into the crowd and scattered in a run."
Gu Kaiyuan finally understood why someone shouted that the Gu Family’s boys were over there. They were talking about the Gu Family clansmen. He nearly forgot and didn’t know of their casualties.
Gu Baijiang’s sins are truly numerous. They stayed here safe and sound while others suffered on their behalf. What kind of luck is that?
The Xu mother and daughters, hiding in the carriage, turned red with embarrassment when they heard Chen Dafu lay bare their secrets outside.
Xu Shuanghong weakly spoke, "Baijiang, I was too anxious then, only wanting to divert the black-clad men, not knowing your third son was in that direction."
Gu Baijiang knew she was lying but still comforted her, "I know you meant well for us. Kaiyuan will surely understand your good intentions. Besides, he had so many to protect him and came out unscathed."
Liu Yun’s gaze at Xu Shuanghong grew wary. She turned to see Gu Kaiping and Gu Antong also looking serious, knowing they shared the same thoughts.
Now, she wondered if the old man was truly captivated by this woman, or if he had other plans, speaking in line with her words and not pointing out obvious flaws.
Gu Kaiyuan sighed deeply, "Grand-uncle and his family are truly pitiful, exiled due to our family’s implication, and now used as scapegoats. I don’t know how they’re doing. I have to go see."
With that, Gu Kaiyuan was about to head towards the Gu Family clansmen when Gu Baijiang could no longer sit still. He quickly lifted the curtain and shouted, "Coming here without checking on your father? Where are you rushing off to now?"
Xu Shuanghong also stepped down, standing by his side.
"Father, I heard that grand-uncle and his family suffered unjustly, pushed out as scapegoats by someone with ulterior motives. I want to check on their condition.
After all, those black-clad men are so ruthless, the losses must be numerous."
"Shut up! Who pushed them out as scapegoats?" Of course, Gu Baijiang wouldn’t let Gu Kaiyuan leave. If this matter got out, the uncle’s side would hold a grudge, and if someone got harmed or lost their life due to this, it wouldn’t end well.
"But it was this Mrs. Xu who pointed to the back direction..."
