The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Gong Chenghai has never been so domineering before. Today's scene can definitely be regarded as the most glorious moment in his life.

Looking at Gong Chenghai like this, Liu couldn't help but sigh in her heart. If he had done this earlier, the family would not have fallen into this situation.

But it's never too late to mend the situation. As long as we start making changes now and don't involve Gong Jianzhou, it will be fine.

Gong Chenghai's position as the head of the Gong family was not for nothing. After he finished speaking, the woman who had been making a lot of noise and the brothers who had been fanning the flames behind his back all shut up.

Over the years, they have done a lot of shameful things behind the scenes.

If those things were to be exposed, not only would they be kicked out of the house, but they wouldn't even be able to keep their lives.

What's more, Gong Chenghai just said that Gong Jianzhou is now the second son of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. Who can afford to offend such a powerful backer?

The misfortune they suffered today was all due to that useless bastard Gong Chengyu.

Gong Chenghai and his men couldn't afford to offend him, so it was easy for them to deal with Gong Chengyu's widow and embezzle the money left by Gong Chengyu.

"Okay, we've finished talking about everything. Except for the fourth brother's family, everyone should go back and pack up and prepare to move out."

Gong Chenghai looked at the people in front of him coldly, and his tone of voice was also cold. How could he not know what these people were planning in their minds?

It is more reliable to expect wolves to change their brutal and greedy nature than to believe that the dead can be resurrected.

Although Gong Chengyu caused such a big disaster and ruined the entire Duke Tang's Mansion, he is still Gong Chenghai's younger brother after all.

Although he is dead, Gong Chenghai still has to protect his widow and children. He cannot let his family line be without successors.

Gong Chenghai had spoken, so even if those people were unwilling, they had to leave.

Mei, who had been hiding aside pretending to be a quail because she was afraid of losing her shelter, was now terrified and huddled there, not daring to move.

"Mei, you should know the nature of those people who just left."

Gong Chenghai looked at Mei, who was cowering aside and didn't even dare to move, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. This Mei was just a bully who relied on the power of others.

She is always showing off when nothing happens, and wants to act arrogantly in front of others, but when something really happens, she becomes as weak as a coward and is of no use at all.

How could Mei dare to say a word now? When Gong Chenghai scolded those people just now, she figured out one thing.

That was her husband Gong Chengyu, who had committed acts of treason and was punishable by everyone in Yunli.

Gong Chengyu died and everything was over, but she and her two children were still alive. Others couldn't do anything to Gong Chengyu, but who could guarantee that they wouldn't do anything to them?

Just as Liu said just now, her parents' family would not take her and her two children in, let alone protect them. Instead, they would probably avoid them like snakes, scorpions and beasts, and had already drawn a clear line with them.

If Gong Chenghai had also driven away the three of them at this time, they would really have had no chance of survival.

Those people who just left are all ruthless people. If you fall into their hands, it would be better to die.

Seeing that Mei didn't say anything, Gong Chenghai continued, "Old Four is gone now, so don't blame anyone for what he did."

"Even if Jianzhou doesn't kill him, someone else will kill him in the future."

"Rather than letting him fall into the hands of others, bringing disaster to the Gong family and causing the living to suffer a fate worse than death, it would be better for him to die at the hands of Jianzhou and give the whole family a glimmer of hope."

"Now everyone in Shangjing knows that Gong Chengyu is colluding with the Xirong people and betraying the country."

"If you stay in Shangjing under these circumstances, you will undoubtedly die."

"I plan to send you three back to your hometown in Haozhou. There, you have the protection of your family, and your life won't be too difficult."

"Also, there are two children. If there are any members of the clan who have no heirs, we can adopt these two children."

"After all, if they were branded as traitors, it would affect Yingjie's marriage and Haoge's studies in the future."

"You don't need to worry or be afraid. The two children are now sensible. No one can change the fact that you are their mother."

"Also, no matter how much money you have, you must learn to hide your wealth and not reveal it to anyone."

"Without protection, that money will become a death warrant for you and your two children."

"Only by hiding well can you save your lives."

Mei was unable to say a word at this time. As a woman who had lived in the inner house for a long time, did she have any other choice except to listen to Gong Chenghai?

The answer is no. Besides, the solution Gong Chenghai gave her at this time was already the best.

Now she really has no other choice but to listen to Gong Chenghai and use this method to save herself.

Gong Chenghai glanced at Mei, who looked like a fool, and in his heart he had already assumed that she agreed to his proposal.

In fact, Gong Chenghai had to do this regardless of whether Mei agreed or not.

The reason why he asked Dong Mei's opinion was just a formality.

"Since you don't have any objections, then go back and pack your things. I'll send someone to take you back to Haozhou tomorrow."

"Don't worry, I will leave a few people to secretly protect you and the two children. You can tell me through them if there is anything."

After Gong Chenghai said this, he winked at Liu, who immediately understood and asked the maidservant serving her to help Mei up and send her back.

When there was no one else in the yard, Gong Chenghai turned around and glared at Hui Shi, saying, "You're really brave!"

Hui lowered her head and said nothing. Anyway, things had been done. As long as her goal was achieved, that was enough. She didn't care whether Gong Chenghai was angry or not.

Seeing that Hui just kept her head down and said nothing, Gong Chenghai had no way to deal with her, so he could only shake his sleeves and leave unhappily.

After Gong Chenghai left, Liu looked at Hui with fear. Her body went limp and she almost fell down. Fortunately, Gong Jianzhou was quick to support her.

"You scared me to death. You are really brave."

Looking at Huishi coming over, Liu's hand was shaking as she held hers.

Originally, Hui thought it was nothing, but when she saw Liu like this, she suddenly became confused and scared for some reason.

She just felt weak all over and didn't even have the strength to stand up.

"It's okay, Second Mother, Third Mother, don't be afraid. Without these annoying vampires following us, our family can live in peace."

Looking at the frightened Liu and Hui, Gong Jianzhou whispered to comfort them.

Liu and Hui looked at each other, and both of them felt relieved.

Before this, who could have imagined that one day they would be able to get rid of those people, no longer have to look at their faces, no longer have to listen to their orders, and be able to live their own lives?

For this reason, Hui's lie just now was worth it. If something happened, Liu was willing to bear the consequences with her.

"Rong Niang, come, help your mother up and go back to her room to rest first."

Seeing his sister hiding and peeking, Gong Jianzhou waved to her to come over.

Upon hearing her brother's instructions, Rong Niang hurried over to help Liu.

"No rest, no rest, no need to rest." Although her body was still weak, she was in a good mood. Thinking that she had hope for the future, Liu felt that it didn't matter whether she rested or not.

"You and the housekeeper sort out the accounts, and I will take people to pack the luggage and valuables." Liu looked at Hui and said with a smile.

"Okay, I'll do as you say." Huishi smiled and nodded in agreement.

This person who had been in despair suddenly saw the light and had hope. The excitement in his heart could not be described in words.

"By the way, Master, where are we moving to? Is it in the suburbs of Beijing?"

Liu, who was about to pack her luggage, looked at Gong Jianzhou and suddenly asked.

Knowing how big the place she was moving to and where it was would allow her to decide how much stuff to take with her.

"Well, I don't know yet, but I'll know in a moment."

Since the title of Earl of Changyuan was conferred by the Empress herself, the mansion must have been given by the Empress as well.

A few people were still talking here when they saw the servant beside Gong Chenghai running over.

"My Lord, the angel announcing the decree has arrived, and the Master wants you to hurry over."

When they heard that another angel was coming to announce the decree, Liu and Hui's faces changed immediately.

Seeing Liu and Hui's nervous expressions, Gong Jianzhou smiled and comforted them, saying, "Don't worry, it's a good thing. We will know where our new home is soon."

Looking at Gong Jianzhou's departing figure, Liu was still worried. She turned around and told Rong Niang, "Rong Niang, go and follow him quietly."

"Oh, I got it." Rong Niang followed Gong Jianzhou without saying a word.

When Gong Jianzhou arrived, the angel announcing the decree was waiting for him.

Before the decree was announced, the angel started to be polite to Gong Jianzhou, "Congratulations, Earl Changyuan."

"Congratulations, congratulations. This is all thanks to the Queen." Gong Jianzhou responded with a fist salute.

"Lord Changyuan is young and promising. Young people are to be feared." The angel announcing the decree smiled and nodded, saying, "Then let us accept the decree."

"Your servant Gong Jianzhou accepts the imperial decree." Gong Jianzhou immediately knelt down and listened to the imperial decree.

The imperial edict simply praised Gong Jianzhou and mentioned that he was conferred the title of Earl of Changyuan.

The whole process was simple and short, but everything that needed to be said was said.

Rong Niang, who was eavesdropping on the side, didn't bother to listen to what was said after hearing that her brother was conferred the title of Earl of Changyuan, and ran back without caring about what was said next.

Before Rong Niang entered the yard, a voice came over, "Mother, Mother."

"Hey, don't panic, what happened?" Liu, who had been waiting in the yard out of worry, immediately went over when she heard her daughter's anxious cry.

"Rong Niang, what's wrong?" Seeing Rong Niang running out of breath, Liu's heart was in a knot.

"Ah, mother, brother, brother, he, he..." Rong Niang, who had run all the way back, was almost out of breath and could not finish her words.

"Don't panic, kid. Come and drink some water first and take it easy." Seeing Rong Niang's face flushed from running, Hui Shi took out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat and asked the maid to bring her some water to drink.

After Rong Niang drank the water, her breathing became stable, and she spoke, "Mother, my brother has been conferred the title of Earl of Changyuan."

"What did you say?" Liu's first reaction was that she had misheard.

He just stripped my father of the title of Duke of Tang, and then immediately made his son the Earl of Changyuan. Is there such a good thing in the world?

"Oh, mother, it's true. I heard it clearly and there is no mistake." Seeing that Liu didn't believe it, Rong Niang quickly assured her.

It was Hui who reacted first. She supported Liu and said, "Rong Niang, what you said is correct. Didn't the eldest master say it when he left just now? It's a good thing."

Liu looked at Hui and recalled what Gong Jianzhou had said when he left. All her doubts vanished. "Quick, quick, prepare a red envelope. A large one, one hundred taels, no, three hundred taels."

"Sister, calm down. Three hundred taels is too much. One hundred taels is enough. Don't forget, we are no longer the Duke of Tang's Mansion. We need to be low-key. Being too ostentatious will not be good for the eldest son."

Hui was still clear-headed, unlike Liu who lost her composure when she panicked.

"Yes, I was confused." Liu looked at Hui and said, "Just do as you said, one hundred taels will be enough."

"Seal it quickly and send it over immediately. Don't delay anything."

"Okay, I'll wrap it right away, don't worry." After Hui Shi finished speaking, she turned around and went back to the house. Soon she came out with the wrapped red envelope.

Hui gave the red envelope to Rong Niang and said, "Rong Jie'er, go back and find the right opportunity to give this red envelope to your eldest brother."

"Oh, no problem, I'll go right away." Rong Niang took the red envelope from Hui Shi's hand, turned around and ran away again.

Watching Rong Niang leave, Hui supported Liu and said, "Sister, the days ahead are truly promising."

"Yes, there is hope, there is hope." As Liu spoke, her eyes became wet.

Rong Niang's red envelope arrived at the right time. After Gong Jianzhou exchanged greetings with the angel who announced the decree, he stuffed the red envelope in and sent the person away.

After sending off the angel announcing the decree, Gong Jianzhou turned around and looked at Rong Niang, smiling and saying, "You're not worried anymore now, are you?"

"Big Brother won't let you be without a place to live or a home."

"Yes, brother." Rong Niang, who had always been very tough, completely let go of her worries at this moment and threw herself into Gong Jianzhou's arms and cried.

"Okay, stop crying. Let's go back and tell Second Mother and Third Mother about this and get ready to move to our new home."

Gong Jianzhou held Rong Niang in his arms, and the brother and sister completely ignored Gong Chenghai beside them, and walked away together, talking and laughing.

Gong Chenghai was very angry and depressed, but he could do nothing about it.

It didn't take long for the news that Gong Jianzhou was conferred the title of Earl of Changyuan to spread throughout the entire Tang Guogong Mansion. However, by this time the family had already been divided, and it was impossible for them to benefit from it.