At the main entrance of the General's Manor.
The various branches of the Gu family had arrived with their entire households. Counting the accompanying servants and maids, there were easily twenty to thirty people.
Gu Zhifeng of the Gu family's first branch was there with his wife, three sons, and daughters-in-law. Servants followed behind them carrying gifts, making it look as though they were here for a formal visit.
"Eldest Brother, we're here today to demand an explanation. What's with all these gifts?" Gu Wenqing of the third branch asked sarcastically, eyeing the packages.
"The children prepared these. I had nothing to do with it," Gu Zhifeng said, washing his hands of the matter completely.
"Who doesn't know your temper, Eldest Brother? My nieces-in-law are all obedient. They wouldn't have dared to do this without your say-so." Gu Wenqing scoffed. "We all grew up in the same courtyard. We know each other inside and out. Is there any point in saying things like that?"
