Gu Shanyun fell into a wave of confusion.
The young woman gently patted Gu Shanyun's shoulder and said softly, "Father, what are you doing?"
Gu Shanyun took a careful look at Gu Zhan again, slowly turned his head, and spoke softly, "Rou'Er, go investigate Gu Qianhu's background immediately."
Gu Rou looked doubtful and said, "Father, you're not secretly betraying my mother, are you…"
"Don't talk nonsense." Gu Shanyun lowered his voice, "When our Gu Family faced a calamity years ago, the clan's children scattered, and even now, there are many whose whereabouts are unknown. This Gu Qianhu carries our surname, and his appearance is similar to mine—it's very likely he's one of the Gu family children lost back then. His age fits those who went missing."
Gu Rou understood, and said with a smiling face, "Wouldn't that mean I'll get another brother?"
After that, Gu Rou quietly left the great hall.
Not long after,
