Shocked! The Young Master's Petite Darling Is a Master of Mysteries-Chapter 481: Can’t Afford to Offend, Can’t Afford to Provoke

Chapter 481: Chapter 481: Can’t Afford to Offend, Can’t Afford to Provoke

Ordinary people need half a month to travel from the Wood Clan to the Xuanmen Gu Family, but Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan used the Space-Time Gate.

With the Space-Time Gate, it only takes a breath to get from the Wood Clan to the Xuanmen Gu Family.

A moment ago, the newlyweds were attending a wedding in the Wood Clan, and the next moment, they were already at the entrance of the Xuanmen Gu Family.

Xia Mian looked up, squinting slightly at the plaque of the Xuanmen Gu Family.

The two words "Gu Mansion" were embossed in gold, emitting a dazzling light under the midday sun.

As soon as Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan appeared at the Gu Family entrance, the guards of the mansion noticed them.

Immediately, the guard’s face subtly changed. Back when Xia Mian brought Gu Zhi to the family to acknowledge her ancestry, it caused quite a stir, and this incident wasn’t long past; everyone still harbored some fear towards Xia Mian.

Adding to that, the Gu Family recently faced some turmoil. Gu Zhi and the Family Head had a falling out; she was punished by the Family Head, and no one knows if she’s dead or alive. Xia Mian showing up now leaves them unsure if she’s friend or foe.

Seeing the guards on high alert, Xia Mian squinted slightly again and then slowly stepped onto the Gu Family steps.

"What brings Miss Xia to the Gu Family?" The guard quickly asked as Xia Mian seemed intent on barging in.

Xia Mian smiled lightly, "Can’t I visit an old friend for no reason?"

As she spoke, her steps didn’t stop; she continued toward the Gu Family.

Sweat appeared on the guard’s forehead.

He couldn’t afford to offend Xia Mian, but if she got into the Gu Family, he didn’t know if the Family Head would forgive him.

The guard nervously took a step back, "Please wait a moment, Miss Xia, I need to report this!"

Leaving those words, the guard sprinted away and disappeared in no time.

He went to inform the Family Head, so even if Xia Mian barged in and caused trouble, it had nothing to do with him...

Watching the guard vanish quickly, Xia Mian looked puzzled, tilting her head slightly to Lu Zechuan, "Why is he so excitable?"

Lu Zechuan chuckled lightly, "Perhaps... a guilty conscience?"

Xia Mian nodded thoughtfully, "You make a good point."

Xia Mian squinted her eyes. If it was indeed a guilty conscience, did that mean Gu Zhi was really in trouble?

Xia Mian instinctively quickened her pace.

Lu Zechuan followed behind Xia Mian, squinting slightly.

Since Xia Mian started meddling in his affairs, he realized she was kind-hearted. As long as someone earned her trust, she gave them her wholehearted devotion.

Such people often exhaust themselves running around for others, but Lu Zechuan believed kindness was a shining trait in Xia Mian.

This world is already filled with too much indifference and scheming.

Even he had once resorted to unscrupulous means to achieve his goals.

Anyone can be kind, but one must have the means to afford kindness.

While Lu Zechuan’s thoughts shifted, Xia Mian had already quickly reached the Gu Family’s main hall.

Xia Mian had been to the Xuanmen Gu Family before, and before leaving, Gu Xing had shown them around, so she was quite familiar with the place.

Minutes later, Gu Yuan blocked Xia Mian in the corridor leading to Gu Zhi’s quarters.

"Miss Xia," Gu Yuan stood in front of Xia Mian, forcing a somewhat awkward smile, "It’s truly an honor for our Gu Family to receive you as a guest."

After a pause, Gu Yuan continued, "However, Miss Xia, as a guest, isn’t it inappropriate to storm through someone’s residence like this?"

Gu Yuan was close to cursing.

Weren’t Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan supposed to attend a wedding in the Wood Clan?

What time was it now? Huh? It was just past noon, and these two, who should have been attending a wedding in the Wood Clan, appeared at his Gu Family?!

Gu Yuan felt his brain was a bit overloaded.

What could have gone wrong to make Xia Mian so impatient to rush to the Xuanmen Gu Family?

Under Gu Yuan’s pained smile, Xia Mian softly lifted the corner of her lips, "Family Head Gu, you seem quite anxious?"

Xia Mian’s thin lips curved lightly, a hint of a smile in her eyes, "What are you worried about?"

Gu Yuan’s heart skipped a beat. How could he forget that this Divine Clan lady was never one to be trifled with! How could he lose his composure in front of her?

Gu Yuan relaxed slightly before responding with a hearty laugh, "Isn’t it true that Miss Xia should be at the Wood Clan for the wedding with Mr. Lu today? Seeing you here unexpectedly got me a bit excited."

Gu Yuan forced himself to calm down.

Since Xia Mian had talked to him about Gu Zhi yesterday, he knew she wasn’t easily deceived; he just didn’t expect she’d visit the Gu Family so soon.

Xia Mian gave Gu Yuan a gentle smile, "Where is Gu Zhi? I want to see her."

Xia Mian didn’t beat around the bush; she came here for Gu Zhi, so she needed to know whether she was dead or alive.

Gu Yuan was taken aback, clearly not expecting Xia Mian to be so direct.

However, he quickly regained composure, "Miss Xia, it’s an honor for my daughter that you’re thinking of her. Please take a seat; I’ll have her brought to you immediately."

As Gu Yuan spoke, he led Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan to the guest room, instructing the servants to serve them attentively before leaving the room.

Gu Yuan was genuinely intimidated by Xia Mian.

Xia Mian was now not only the Divine Clan’s lady but also the Wood Clan’s granddaughter-in-law.

If he offended Xia Mian, he would face the wrath of both the Divine and Wood Clans.

Feeling repressed, and unable to act against Xia Mian, Gu Yuan had no choice but to release Gu Zhi.

Fortunately, he had checked on that wretched girl as soon as he returned yesterday.

If he had gone any later yesterday, that stubborn girl might already be dead now!

Though he managed to get that wretched girl out, her condition was dire.

If Xia Mian saw Gu Zhi like that, Gu Yuan knew he’d be in for another barrage of accusations.

Gu Yuan was extremely annoyed, yet Xia Mian, like a plague, sat stubbornly in the guest room, refusing to leave without a resolution.

Gu Yuan entered Gu Zhi’s room.

The room was filled with a strong aroma of herbs.

Gu Yuan frowned and gently held his breath.

Gu Zhi was half-sitting on the bed. Hearing movement, she turned her head.

Her face was pale, devoid of any color.

Upon seeing Gu Yuan, she slightly curled her lips, an icy chill in her eyes, "What do you want this time?" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Gu Yuan adjusted his expression, "Ah Zhi, I’ve come to see you! No matter what, you’re my biological daughter; how could I demand your life for a small mistake?"