Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 364 - 200: Falling Out

"Clan Leader! I’ll tell you! I’ve been with Gu Chengyi for three or four years. It was he who promised me he would divorce his wife, and that’s why I got involved with him. He even said he would give his mother-in-law some silver and divorce her sooner, then marry me. That’s what he said. Otherwise, why would I get involved with him?"

Wang Yue figured that since Gu Chengyi was so shrewd, he certainly wouldn’t make such a promise to her. On usual days, he would at most use some silver coins to coax her. Both were previously consensual in their relationship, each content in their situation. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Later, as Wang Yue and Gu Chengyi’s encounters increased, she inevitably developed some negative intentions.

She also had a son. Her in-laws kicked both her and her son out, and the household relied entirely on her to exchange her body for some silver. If she could really be with Gu Chengyi, she wouldn’t have to worry about future days.

Although Lin Wu was her old flame, Lin Wu had no money. Wang Yue was afraid that if Gu Chengyi came over, they would run into each other, so she gradually broke it off. It was only a couple of years ago that when Gu Chengyi stopped coming, and without any money, she had to turn back to Lin Wu.

The relationship with Gu Chengyi was only rekindled more than a month ago. For this, she even bought the most expensive perfume from a shop in town, tidied herself up properly, planning to rekindle her relationship with Gu Chengyi.

She also knew that she wasn’t young anymore, and if she didn’t use some means to offer herself, Gu Chengyi wouldn’t remember her.

She knew all too well that Gu Chengyi had his eyes on a young bride from a neighboring village, but since she had just gotten married, it was difficult for him to make a move.

To be honest, in her opinion, Gu Chengyi had a peculiar fetish and liked to steal.

Would the young bride, fresh and dewy like a flower, even be interested in him? He just had a few pieces of silver! Without the silver, who would care?

In those two years when the relationship was off, Wang Yue tried everything but couldn’t reconcile with Gu Chengyi. It was still more than a month ago, at night, when she took advantage of his drunkenness, brought him to her house, slipped something in his water, and only then did they get together again.

Originally, she wanted to plan and have Gu Chengyi marry her, but she was caught before she even started.

She still didn’t understand how the Yang Family knew. Could they have seen something? It didn’t seem possible!

Gu Chengyi would always sneak through the hills to enter the courtyard, being very cautious.

She thought of Aunt Wang. Only their two houses were the closest. Could Aunt Wang have seen and told?

She bitterly cursed Aunt Wang for being a wretch.

In truth, Wang Yue didn’t know that it wasn’t Aunt Wang who set her up, but her beloved son.

"You wretch! How dare you slander me. Uncle! Don’t listen to her nonsense. I have money now. How could I fancy someone like her? Wouldn’t I be able to afford a concubine?"

Gu Chengyi was indeed puzzled. Wang Yue wasn’t particularly beautiful. Back when He was often not at home, Wang Yue liked to flirt, so it wasn’t surprising he fell into her snare.

He only continued with her out of a mindset that it didn’t hurt to have a little fun. But as he thought more about it, something felt wrong. Wang Yue’s figure wasn’t all that impressive, considering her age.

Yet every time he visited, he felt completely satisfied. This feeling was indescribable.

His father had warned him not to associate with Wang Yue anymore. He had agreed back then, thinking he could muster some self-control. But who would have thought, whenever he encountered Wang Yue, just a little teaser from her and he would be unable to control himself again. This left him truly perplexed.

Uncle Gu noticed Gu Chengyi’s denial and turned his thoughts around. If what he said was true, then this matter would be easy to resolve. Whether what Gu Chengyi said was true or not, he wouldn’t concern himself.

Gu Chengyi was his nephew. Besides, if he made a mistake, it would bring disgrace to the entire Gu Family. And Wang Yue was no saint; she wasn’t innocent either.

"Yang Clan Leader! Don’t you see? It’s Mrs. Wang who stirred up trouble! Gu Chengyi was set up by her. We’ve suffered from this, and our reputation is harmed. Our clan just had a scholar, which is a commendable achievement, and now you’ve stirred it up."

Yang Clan Leader, hearing Gu Chengyi’s words, actually found it reasonable. From what he knew, the Gu Family received a good sum from soap profits every year!

Soap? That’s a luxury for the affluent! He had seen it in the town’s shop before; the cheapest piece was 300 coins, and the expensive ones went for more than a tael of silver! The clerk said that wasn’t even the most expensive kind!

No doubt Gu Chengyi had money; one could tell just by looking at his clothes, which were satin, smooth, and glossy. What was Wang Yue compared to that? Among the village women, she did stand out, but he could afford to buy a young, pretty girl!

But this was all in his thoughts. He wouldn’t say such things aloud. Today, he was here to gain benefits for the Yang clan, be it in silver or other conditions, and the Gu Family had to comply.

"Gu Lizheng! How can you shirk the responsibility like this? We caught them in the act, naturally, with evidence. Their relationship didn’t just start a year or two ago! Before denying it, see if our Yang Family agrees first."

He finished speaking and glanced at Gu Chengyu. Seeing that Gu Chengyu remained silent, he felt the matter was well in hand. It seemed that Gu Chengyu and his brother were at odds. As long as Gu Chengyu didn’t help his brother, their plan would progress smoothly.

Gu Chengyu had no intention of helping? Indeed, he didn’t want to, but now he had no choice. If the Yang Family wanted money, let his brother pay. But since they insisted on him returning for the trial, there must be a request for him.

Perhaps these people wanted to latch on like a leech and never leave him alone. He wasn’t speaking up because the time wasn’t ripe, and there were many unclear details, like who leaked information and what gains they hoped to achieve; these were unknowns. He planned to wait a bit longer.

"Then present your witness. I’d like to see who wants to slander me?" Gu Chengyi said, suddenly feeling a wave of dizziness. His mind grew muddled, his voice weakened.

Gu Chengyu happened to look up and noticed it. He assumed Gu Chengyi had been heavily beaten by the Yangs, so he didn’t think further.

Wang Yue had thought it through: no matter what, she was in trouble today. Suddenly recalling something, her previously resentful expression calmed down. She had a way to save her life; the Gu Family wouldn’t let her die.

"Seems you won’t cry until you see the coffin! Then I shall bring out the witness!" Yang Clan Leader sneered at Gu Chengyi. Did he think by denying, they’d be at a loss?

Gu Chengyu was curious who the witness was. By logic, only Aunt Wang might have stumbled upon them. Could it be Aunt Wang?

No! Gu Chengyu immediately dismissed the thought. The situation disadvantaged the Gu Family, and Aunt Wang was close to the Gu Family; she wouldn’t speak out, let alone inform the Yang Family.