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Gu Zhiping stared in astonishment: "This...isn't this a big deal?"

Gu Zhiyi raised her eyebrows slightly, a complicated expression flashed in her eyes, but she still maintained a calm demeanor and gently opened her red lips: "Cousin, don't you understand? In this Gu Mansion, big and small things, which one is not related to the family's reputation? But this matter still needs to be considered in the long run."

Gu Zhiping bit her lower lip tightly, the astonishment on her face gradually replaced by confusion: "Sister, so what you mean is... this matter is not out of control?"

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, with a gleam in her eyes: "That's right. If this matter is handled properly, it may be able to turn danger into safety, and even bring unexpected gains to the Gu family."

A hint of curiosity flashed across Gu Zhiping's eyes: "So how do you plan to deal with this, sister?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes full of confidence: "First, we have to find out the truth of the matter. There must be something fishy going on, and we can't let the reputation of the Gu Mansion be ruined. Secondly, we have to appease people's hearts and stabilize the situation in the mansion. Finally, we will find a suitable opportunity to make the truth known."

After hearing this, Gu Zhiping's eyes flashed with respect: "Sister is indeed very wise, so what should we do now?"

Gu Zhiyi pondered for a moment and said, "Let's go to the study first to check for clues. Then, we will go to our father to discuss countermeasures."

After the two finished talking, they went to the study together. Along the way, Gu Zhiping followed closely behind Gu Zhiyi, and her admiration for her sister became stronger and stronger.

In the study, Gu Zhiyi was flipping through a book, thinking and saying, "Cousin, who do you think is behind this?"

Gu Zhiping frowned and thought: "This matter involves the reputation of the Gu Mansion, so it should be someone in the mansion. But I really can't think of who it is."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with a sharpness: "This matter is of no small importance, proceed with caution. The most important thing now is to find evidence."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes lit up, and she picked up the book and said to Gu Zhiping, "Cousin, look here. This book records a secret related to the Gu Mansion, which may be related to this matter."

Gu Zhiping took the book, read it carefully, and said in surprise: "Sister, if the secret is true, then there is a turning point in that matter."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly: "That's right. Let's tell father about this right away and see what he decides."

The two returned to the front hall and met their father, Gu Zhongyu. Gu Zhiyi handed the book to her father and briefly explained what happened. After hearing this, Gu Zhongyu's face became serious. He thought for a moment and said, "This matter is very serious. Let me think about it carefully. You go back first and don't tell anyone."

Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping left the front hall and returned to their rooms. Gu Zhiping asked worriedly, "Sister, how do you think father will handle this matter?"

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently: "Father is a cautious person, he will definitely think it over carefully. All we can do now is wait."

In the evening, Gu Zhongyu called Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping to his study. He looked at them and said seriously, "After a few days of investigation, I have a clue. Someone is secretly manipulating this matter and trying to destroy the reputation of the Gu family."

Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping asked nervously: "Father, how should we deal with this?"

Gu Zhongyu's eyes flashed with determination: "We must take advantage of this opportunity to catch those who are trying to destroy the reputation of the Gu Mansion."

After hearing this, Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping's eyes flashed with excitement. Gu Zhiyi said, "Father, what should we do specifically?"

Gu Zhongyu pondered for a moment and said, "Tomorrow, I will arrange a banquet and invite relatives and friends from inside and outside the palace. At that time, you can take the opportunity to observe everyone's expressions and see if you can find out who is behind it."

Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping responded in unison: "Yes, sir."

……

On the second day, the Gu Mansion banquet was held as scheduled. Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping shuttled among the crowd, closely observing everyone's expressions and actions. Just when they felt that the clues were becoming more and more vague, they suddenly found a familiar figure.

Gu Zhiyi whispered, "Cousin, look at that man, he seems to know something."

Gu Zhiping took a closer look, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes: "Sister, he is the housekeeper of the Gu Mansion, how could he know this?"

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with a cold light: "It seems that we are getting closer and closer to the truth. Next, we have to find a way to get close to him and get him to talk."

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Gu Zhiyi looked at Gu Zhiping with amusement: "Then in your opinion, how can I be considered as not a coward?"

Gu Zhiping frowned slightly, with a hint of confusion in her eyes. She pursed her lips and then slowly said, "Cousin, in my opinion, you don't need to care too much about other people's opinions. Just do what you think is right and stick to your inner beliefs, and that's true strength."

Gu Zhiyi smiled lightly, with a more playful look in her eyes: "Oh? What if what I insist on is contrary to others?"

Gu Zhiping's eyes were firm as she answered, "Then you need to persevere even more. Beliefs are something that are unique to each individual. As long as you firmly believe in it, you cannot give up even if the whole world is against you."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flickered. She looked at Gu Zhiping and seemed to see her own past. She smiled and said, "You make it sound simple, but in this world, there are not so many ideal things."

Gu Zhiping smiled slightly. She looked at Gu Zhiyi with determination in her eyes: "Cousin, I know the pain in your heart. But although the world is complicated, we still need to stick to our original intentions. Only in this way can we live out our true selves."

Gu Zhiyi smiled. She looked at Gu Zhiping with admiration in her eyes: "You are really good at speaking. But I like it."

Gu Zhiping's cheeks turned slightly red. She lowered her head and said softly, "Thank you for your compliment, cousin."

Gu Zhiyi looked at her and laughed secretly in her heart. She suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Do you know why I let you stay by my side?"

Gu Zhiping was stunned. She raised her head, looked at Gu Zhiyi, and shook her head in confusion.

Gu Zhiyi smiled. She looked at Gu Zhiping with a deep look in her eyes. "Because you are similar to me, you have the same persistence and perseverance that I once had. I let you stay by my side because I want you to remind me not to forget my original intention."

Gu Zhiping looked at Gu Zhiyi with emotion, tears glistening in her eyes, and she said softly, "Cousin, I won't let you down."

Gu Zhiyi smiled, patted Gu Zhiping on the shoulder, then turned and left.

Gu Zhiyi was reading in the study when Gu Zhiping rushed in. Her face was pale and her eyes were full of fear.

"Miss, this is bad! Father...he's been framed!"

Gu Zhiyi was stunned. She put down the book in her hand and looked at Gu Zhiping firmly: "What did you say? Father was framed?"

Gu Zhiping nodded, tears welling up in her eyes: "Yes, Miss. Father is now imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice. We must find a way to rescue him."

Gu Zhiyi took a deep breath. She looked at Gu Zhiping with a firm look in her eyes. "I understand. Go inform mother first. I'll find a way."

Gu Zhiping nodded, turned and left, tears streaming down her face.