Next, the mother and daughter chatted about everyday gossip, and Gu Changsheng was unable to hear any more useful information.
From the conversation between mother and daughter, Gu Changsheng could tell that both of them were trying their best to protect the Gu family's medicine business, and it seemed that they could be trusted.
And after thinking about it in his mind, he felt that although the third aunt's family had some complaints about Gu Qifeng and Gu Zongyuan, it would be better to come forward and contact them. After all, Gu Ming had repeatedly emphasized in his will that he should arrange for his beautiful concubines.
and their children.
Thinking of this, Gu Changsheng crouched quietly and walked to the door of the house, knocking twice on the door panel.
"Knock knock!" A crisp knocking sound sounded, and the room suddenly became silent!
After a while, Gu Lian's slightly nervous voice sounded in the room.
"I wonder which master is visiting late at night, why don't you show up and want to see him?"
Gu Changsheng smiled slightly and said loudly: "My nephew Gu Changsheng, on my father's order, came to pay homage to my third aunt!"
"Immortality!" Gu Lian exclaimed.
Apparently, Gu Changsheng's sudden arrival caused everyone in the house to fall into shock.
After a while, Gu Lian's voice came from inside to let in: "Come in and talk!"
The door of the house was gently opened from the inside, and Gu Changsheng stepped over the threshold and walked in.
As soon as he entered the room, Gu Changsheng saw a woman in her forties sitting in front of an Eight Immortals table. Next to her stood a beautiful woman with a stack of account books in her hand and a gold-encrusted book in front of her.
white jade abacus.
At this time, Gu Lian did not rush forward to recognize each other, but had a calm expression on her face, waiting for Gu Changsheng to take the initiative to show the token in front of her.
The woman standing next to her blinked her dark eyes and looked curiously at the rumored eldest cousin. She had a solemn expression, half-smiling, and exuded a shrewd and mature atmosphere.
Gu Changsheng scanned his eyes and confirmed that there was no third person in the room, then he came to Gu Lian and bowed.
"Hello, third aunt!"
Gu Lian's eyes flashed with joy. Her nephew's voice and appearance didn't change much, and she recognized him at a glance.
However, she did not immediately respond to Gu Changsheng's greeting, but stretched out her right hand, revealing her palm.
Gu Changsheng naturally knew the other party's intention, so he took out the suicide note and sachet from his arms and handed them over with both hands.
Seeing that Gu Changsheng acted appropriately and was respectful to his elders, Gu Lian nodded with satisfaction, took the suicide note and looked at it carefully, and glanced at the ring on Gu Changsheng's hand with her peripheral vision.
"This letter is indeed my elder brother's handwriting. Come over here." Gu Lian relaxed a little and waved to Gu Changsheng.
When Gu Changsheng approached, she slowly stood up, motioned to Gu Changsheng to raise her left hand, and gently leaned towards him with the ring on her right hand.
As soon as they got closer, the dragon-shaped patterns on the two rings lit up at the same time, and the two rings were put together without any gaps.
"Yes, this Qinglan ring is real!" Gu Lian showed a warm smile at this time and said softly.
Before they could exchange greetings, Gu Lian turned her head and ordered her daughter in a tone that left no room for doubt:
"Jinlan, go and ask your second uncle to come over and tell him that there is news from Gushan! Remember, you have to do it quietly and don't alert anyone else, including your father!"
"Mom, please don't worry, I will handle it carefully!" Pei Jinlan rarely saw her mother so nervous, and knew that there must be something fishy about this matter, but she still walked out quietly, only to look more when she turned around to close the door.
I glanced at him and seemed to be confused about this big cousin who suddenly appeared.
"Chang Sheng, come here and sit here, let your aunt take a good look at you!" Gu Lian turned around and became calm and relaxed again.
"Okay!" Gu Changsheng was not restrained and sat down next to Gu Lian in high spirits.
"Can you tell me about your experience in Jiuxiao Clan over the years?" Gu Lian said with a smile. The two of them have not seen each other for many years and are not familiar with each other. Rather than having an awkward conversation, it is better to let Gu Changsheng talk about his own affairs and take the opportunity to get to know each other better.
His details.
"Follow your orders!" Gu Changsheng organized his thoughts and hid the fact that he was assassinated after taking the Foundation Establishment Pill. There was nothing else to hide, so he spoke to Gu Lian slowly and selectively.
"Eight years ago, I was selected by the Jiuxiao Sect to practice in the mountains. I was favored by Grandmaster Yun Qing of Leixiao Peak and accepted me as a disciple. Since then, my cultivation has grown by leaps and bounds..."
Gu Changsheng naturally told the story of his experience in Jiuxiao Clan, which was 80% true and 20% false, especially the experience after the failure of foundation building. He only mentioned it in one sentence. Gu Lian always had a smiling expression and listened quietly without asking any questions.
sentence.
"... Just like that, half a year ago I finally advanced to the thirteenth level of Qi Refining, and I was waiting for the right time to take the elixir to build the foundation. Who would have thought that I would suddenly receive the news of the death of my parents, alas..."
"It's beyond my expectation that cultivating immortals is so risky! Even if you succeed in building the foundation, you will only be able to live for a hundred more years. It is better to just swallow the Immortality Pill..." Gu Lian finished listening to Gu Changsheng's falsehood and trueness.
After the practice process, he sighed and suddenly asked quietly.
Immortality Pill! Only a fool would take the pill that turns oneself into a living dead! When Gu Changsheng heard this, he felt a little disdain for the third aunt, but he still replied with sincerity and fear on his face:
"There is also this kind of elixir? Master has never told his nephew about it. It should be a new thing that came out recently!" Gu Changsheng didn't want to go into details and wanted to just briefly mention it.
"Haha, is it because your master couldn't get this immortality pill that's why he didn't tell you?" Gu Lian said with a half-smile, but the meaning behind her words was very disrespectful to immortal cultivators.
"Maybe!" Gu Changsheng said, but secretly smiled bitterly in his heart. This Gu Lian has been deceived and does not know the dangers of this pill!
Gu Lian looked quite proud and opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something else.
At this moment, there were slight chaotic footsteps outside the house, and then someone opened the door.
An old man walked in slowly from outside the door. He was in his sixties, tall and thin, with a swarthy face, a head of white hair shawl, and a bunch of white beard on his chin. The old man kept moving with a cane.
He was coughing softly, and looking at his hard work, it seemed that he might die at any time, which was very worrying.
When Gu Lian saw this man, she quickly stood up and walked forward, holding the old man's right hand.
When Gu Changsheng saw this, he quickly stood up, but he couldn't believe that the person in front of him was his second uncle Gu Song. He just stood aside respectfully and said nothing.
"Second brother, I had no choice but to wake you up late at night. Changsheng is back!" Gu Lian said with an apologetic look.
After confirming the identity of the other party, Gu Changsheng immediately stepped forward and bowed to the old man. This was a courtesy to the elders and he could not neglect the other party.
As for why the other party became like this, there must be a reason, and it won't be too late to ask clearly later.
"Oh, is this my eldest nephew Changsheng? It seems that your appearance has not changed much, but have you checked this token, Third Sister?" Gu Song's expression was stiff, with a fake smile on his face, and his voice was low and hoarse.
asked in a voice.
"I've checked it all. Qinglan Jie is also right. Second brother, why don't you come and check it too?" Gu Lian replied carefully.
"Now that you've checked it out, I'm relieved. You two can follow me, and Jin Lan shouldn't follow!" Gu Song casually pointed his finger at Gu Changsheng and Gu Lian, his words full of command.
A tone that leaves no room for doubt.
"Yes!" Pei Jinlan didn't mean to object at all. She bowed her head very respectfully and stepped aside, not even daring to look directly at Gu Song.
Gu Changsheng saw Gu Lian following Gu Song out of the house and immediately followed him. The two followed Gu Song into a forest filled with mist.
Gu Song led the two of them slowly along a quiet mountain path and passed through a small forest. A lush courtyard full of bamboos appeared in front of them, and the Gu family ancestral hall appeared in front of the three of them.