Though adopted, we're still of the same clan, and if the Third Prince can't ascend to that position, the Gu Family will be in great danger.
If they end up implicated like Mrs. Zhou, that would be truly unfair.
"I've been discussing with the clan leader these days, but there are many differing opinions within the family.
Some fear that if the Gu Family reinstates its official position, it will come after them for revenge. Hence, they prefer to keep things quiet, plus having family members in court serves as a deterrent to others."
Bai Suihe furrowed her brows, "Have you not mentioned the pros and cons to them?"
"It's ultimately about interests," Kai Yuan came to realize, even though Gu Baijiang hasn't extended any support to the Gu Family, as long as he is in court, the local officials dare not excessively trouble the Gu Family.
Sometimes, just having that name can solve many problems, like taxes and military service; they tend to show leniency for Gu Baijiang's sake.
