If the Third Prince truly cared, he wouldn't have left them here ignored and neglected for so long. His actions today were likely forced by circumstance. Their return to the capital, along with An Tong's dowry when she entered his mansion, couldn't have gone unnoticed. Yet, after the Third Prince got what he wanted, his attitude toward the Gu family—who had sacrificed everything for him—became rather intriguing. This perceived ingratitude could even become grounds for his enemies to attack him. Therefore, to win over public opinion, he had put on that display today.
No wonder Rong Ruiyuan had deigned to greet him and his son in public today. But Gu Baijiang didn't care about the underlying motives. As long as he secured tangible benefits, that was all that mattered.
