Gu Family Old Residence—
On the day of Madam Gu’s seventieth birthday, the Gu Family Old Residence was teeming with guests. Many prominent figures in Kyoto had arrived, bearing gifts to offer their congratulations. Because the Gu family held an unshakable, powerful position throughout Kyoto, many sought to curry favor or forge connections, hoping to gain greater advantages.
However, most of them were here for Gu Jingzhan. Everyone wanted to use this opportunity to establish a connection with him, hoping to smooth their own paths in the business world. Yet, rumors persisted in the outside world that the Gu family’s internal relations were strained, and that Gu Jingzhan had fallen out severely with Madam Gu over his decision to marry Xiang Wanniao. Consequently, they were uncertain whether Gu Jingzhan would even appear on such a special day. Regardless, they had to try their luck. What if they happened to run into him? In such a social setting, everyone harbored their own hidden agendas.
Chapter 74