TFWYH – Chapter 698 The Letter Was Switched

However, the way Prime Minister Gu behaved appeared entirely different in Huangfu Rongan’s eyes.

To her, it seemed that Prime Minister Gu was worried about Huangfu Ronglan—worried that Huangfu Ronglan’s parasite-removal treatment might fail.

Huangfu Rongan lowered her gaze slightly, a trace of coldness flashing through her eyes.

She could not allow Huangfu Ronglan to recover.

Otherwise, Huangfu Ronglan would take away Grandfather, Father, and even her title as Princess.

When Xique returned, she caught sight of the sinister look in Huangfu Rongan’s eyes.

Huangfu Rongan noticed her as well and immediately scolded,

“I only asked you to fetch something, and you took this long? What are you even useful for? Hurry up and follow me!”

“Please forgive me, Princess,” Xique said. Daring not to utter another word, she silently fell into step behind her.

Harboring their own thoughts, the grandfather and granddaughter arrived at the Lin Garden Waterside Pavilion, only to run into Gu Yanshuang, who had also hurried over.

The moment Gu Yanshuang saw Prime Minister Gu, the muscles in her face twitched slightly. Forcing out a smile, she said,

“Father, what brings you here?”

Prime Minister Gu: …

As if I wanted to come.

If I hadn’t, who knows what you were planning to do?

Pulling his daughter aside, Prime Minister Gu immediately demanded,

“What’s going on with you? Why didn’t you reply to the letter I sent?”

“The letter?” Gu Yanshuang looked bewildered before suddenly remembering. “Oh, that letter. I read it, but I didn’t think there was any need to reply. Besides, I listened to you and tried approaching the Eldest Prince’s Consort. But that bitch is so stupid. No matter how friendly I was, she acted like she couldn’t understand a thing. Father, why did you want me to win her over? Is she even worthy of it?”

Prime Minister Gu frowned suspiciously.

“When did I ever tell you to win over the Eldest Prince’s Consort?”

“You did! In the letter sent by carrier pigeon last time!” Gu Yanshuang replied, utterly confused by the situation.

Being the old fox that he was, Prime Minister Gu quickly pieced things together.

The letter he had sent to Gu Yanshuang had been tampered with.

No wonder Gu Yanshuang had remained so calm.

She truly knew nothing at all.

As for who had switched the letter…

Who else could it be besides Ling Yu?

I have underestimated that boy, Prime Minister Gu thought, narrowing his eyes dangerously.

Yet the moment he looked at his somewhat foolish daughter, he could only sigh helplessly.

“Shuang’er, you need to prepare yourself mentally.”

“For what?” Gu Yanshuang became even more confused.

Prime Minister Gu opened his mouth, intending to tell her that Gu Yanran was still alive and that Ling Yu was actually Gu Yanran’s son.

Just then, Huangfu Yi’s voice rang out.

“Father-in-law, have you also come to see Ronglan?”

The father and daughter looked up to see Huangfu Yi approaching with Ling Yu at his side.

The moment Prime Minister Gu had arrived, the guards stationed around the Lin Garden Waterside Pavilion had spotted him and immediately informed Huangfu Yi.

Huangfu Yi: …

Hadn’t I specifically ordered that no one was to be allowed in?

What exactly are the Black Scale Cavalry doing?

Still, since the man had already arrived, Huangfu Yi could hardly pretend otherwise.

So, while Tang Wan and Mu Qingfeng were in the midst of removing Ronglan’s parasite, he hurried out to greet them.

Of course, his expression was far from pleasant.

Seeing Huangfu Yi, Prime Minister Gu had no choice but to swallow the truth he had been about to reveal to Gu Yanshuang.

Offering a perfunctory salute, he said,

“Greetings, Second Prince. This old man heard that Ronglan would undergo parasite removal today. Concerned for her well-being, I came to pay her a visit. I hope Your Highness will not take offense.”

“You are too courteous, Prime Minister.”

Huangfu Yi made a token gesture of support, then cast a cold glance toward Gu Yanshuang before replying politely,

“You are Ronglan’s maternal grandfather. It is only natural for you to come see her. How could I possibly blame you?”

However…

Gu Yanshuang’s audacity was becoming increasingly excessive.

He had clearly ordered that no one was to be admitted.

Yet this woman had disregarded his instructions entirely and allowed someone inside anyway.