Chapter 539: Alliance
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
On a day when it was obviously cold, the head of the Qian family was sweating profusely.
Before Gu Qingluan spoke, he hadn’t thought so deeply about the situation.
Now, after listening to the other party’s a.n.a.lysis, the head of the Qian family felt that their Qian family was in deep trouble!
He asked anxiously, “Guardian Princess, what should 1 and our Qian family do? If we clash with the Yu family, it’s like hitting a rock with an egg!”
“Patriarch Qian, don’t panic. This is just my speculation, and it may not necessarily happen.”
“No, 1 think Guardian Princess, every word you said makes perfect sense.”
Seeing that he was genuinely frightened, and fearing that he wouldn’t be able to sleep well if he returned like this, Gu Qingluan said, “Actually, it’s not that difficult. Although the Yu family is powerful, their influence is limited in Tianjing. As the saying goes, a powerful ent.i.ty may find it difficult to defeat a local opponent who knows the territory well. The Qian family is not alone, you can find a way to ally with other aristocratic families. Earlier, Yu Zinan insulted the entire Tianjing, and that’s the breakthrough. I believe no one will like him.”
The head of the Qian family’s eyes lit up as he listened more intently, clapping his hands together. “1 understand! Your suggestion is to unite the dignitaries who witnessed today’s conflict, form an alliance, and seek help from allies if the Yu family comes to harm us, isn’t it?”
Gu Qingluan smiled and nodded, “That’s close to it.”
“Thank you, Guardian Princess! You are truly my benefactor!”
The head of the Qian family bowed again, expressing his grat.i.tude to Gu Qingluan.
Gu Qingluan remained calm and composed, saying, “Patriarch Qian, there’s no need for excessive courtesy. 1 also disapprove of what the Yu family did. Furthermore, their disturbance at the auction’s entrance was like disrupting my territory. Even without your involvement, 1 wouldn’t have let them off lightly.”
Patriarch Qian thought that her statement of ‘wouldn’t have them off lightly’ referred to the earlier humiliation, which also allowed him to vent his frustration, indirectly giving him some satisfaction.
He couldn’t help but feel that Gu Qingluan was excessively honest and straightforward. Even though she clearly had the opportunity to gain a favor from him, she chose to decline it.
In any case, he would always remember the great kindness she showed him and was determined to repay it someday.
“Patriarch Zhao is resting inside the auction house. You can go and see him.”
Upon hearing Gu Qingluan’s words, the head of the Qian family clasped his fists and said, “I will go ahead, and we will meet later.”
Gu Qingluan nodded and then turned her gaze to Lu Bainian, who hadn’t entered yet.
“Miss Gu, the Yu family is formidable, and First Lady Yu is the most favored among the younger generation of the Yu family. By offending her today, you may encounter many troubles in the future.”
Lu Bainian looked at her with concern.
Gu Qingluan smiled lightly and said, “No need to worry, I have it under control.”
She already gave the necessary warnings, and despite any potential troubles, she remained fearless. Given Lu Bainian’s understanding of her, she should have a surefire plan. Therefore, he didn’t say anything more and suggested, “The charity auction is about to start. Let’s go inside.”
Gu Qingluan nodded. “Sure, did you get hurt when you were pushed earlier?”
“I’m fine.”
The two of them continued walking inside while conversing.
Gu Xiaonan and Feng Yuanxi obediently followed her.
“Sister Huarong, don’t be angry. Getting upset and harming your health would only please that woman.”
Yu Zinan carefully observed the stern expression on Yu Huarong’s face inside the carriage.
The atmosphere inside the carriage was tense to the extreme.
Yu Zinan rarely saw Yu Huarong so angry.
He asked in a hushed tone, “What should we do next?”
Originally, they had planned to attend the auction today to a.s.sert their dominance over Gu Qingluan.
They never expected that they would be foiled by Gu Qingluan before even entering the auction house.
Their plan was disrupted, so now they were left wondering what to do next..
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