The Rebirth of an Orphan

Not long after, Zhao Xihua walked into the room after taking a bath. She glanced at Gu Lun who was standing motionless in front of the balcony. It seemed that this man was really angry.

"Pingshui, go help Chunfeng apply the medicine."

"Yes, don't worry, sister. I have prepared the medicine, and Aqiang has also called Dr. Wu from the front yard to treat you."

Pingshui has arranged everything. Fortunately, the injuries of sister and Chunfeng were not serious. Only Aqiang was more seriously injured. In addition to some skin injuries, the ribs in his waist were also broken. He will probably need to rest for a while.

Pingshui led all the servants out of the room, and the room suddenly became quiet. Zhao Xihua stood behind Gu Lun and looked at the tall figure in front of her, thinking that it was time to tell Gu Lun about the house.

She had bought herself a villa in Kyoto before, and the people there were all her own people. She had kept all this a secret from Gu Lun. She had always believed that the Gu family was not her final destination, and she needed to find a foothold for herself, just like Huichuntang in Yuncheng, to find a home for herself.

I didn't want to tell Gu Lun about these things, but I didn't expect that I was unlucky today and such a big thing would happen. It's impossible for Gu Lun to not know about it.

Zhao Xihua whispered: "Gu Lun, what happened today..."

"You don't have to say anything," Gu Lun waved his hand at Zhao Xihua, stopping her from saying anything. Then he turned around and pulled Zhao Xihua to sit on the sandalwood bench.

Looking at Gu Lun's expression, Zhao Xihua didn't dare to pull her hand away. She just gritted her teeth and let Gu Lun hold her hand and sit next to him.

Gu Lun didn't say anything, but took out a bottle of plaster, dug out the crystal clear plaster with a faint fragrance from it and applied it on Zhao Xihua's injured wrist. It was cool and comfortable, and Zhao Xihua's nervous mood was relieved a lot.

"Alan, the Zhao family from Yuncheng sent a letter today. They will come to Kyoto in a few days." Zhao Xihua paused and said, "The whole family will come."

Gu Lun did not stop while helping Zhao Xi apply the medicine. He just said lightly: "There is a villa in the alley at the easternmost end of Wenhua Street. It has three floors and a courtyard. There is also a garden at the back. There is a plum forest in the courtyard where you can enjoy the scenery. The Zhao family can be arranged there when they come."

Gu Lun's fingers gently pressed Zhao Xihua's wrist, gently helping her to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. He had a thin layer of calluses on his palms because he often used weapons, and it felt different when he touched Zhao Xihua's hand.

"Also, your father has arrived in Kyoto to wait for a position. His political achievements in Yuncheng are pretty good, so he should have no problem getting promoted to an official in the capital this time. He can still work in the Ministry of Finance."

Zhao Xihua calmly concealed the complex expressions on her face. She hated her father. After all, although he was not responsible for the death of her biological father and mother, they were closely related to him.

But after all, it was he who risked his life to rescue his biological mother from prison, and gave her the identity of the fourth daughter of the Zhao family. It was also he who raised her. Since Gu Lun was willing to help because he was her father, she didn't say anything else, but she was still a little touched.

Gu Lun helped Zhao Xi apply the medicine and let go of her hand, saying, "As for your elder brother, I'm not afraid of you laughing at him. He is just a dandy and opportunistic person with no real talent or knowledge, but he is ambitious. The key is..."

Gu Lun raised his eyes and looked at Zhao Xihua: "Sun Xiao was supposed to marry you, but he and his mother schemed against him. I have to thank him for this, otherwise I would not be able to marry you now."

Zhao Xihua didn't know why he brought up this matter again. She had already let go of the grudge between her and Sun Xiao a long time ago, and now that it was brought up again she felt a little embarrassed.

Gu Lun looked at Zhao Xihua and continued, "It's understandable that Zhao Chenyang planned for his own sister, but he shouldn't have locked you up in a dilapidated temple on the mountain for a night and ruined your reputation. I can't tolerate this."

"Zhao Chenyang also wrote to me, he wants to have a military position in the Armament Department."

Zhao Xihua was a little stunned when she heard this, she only knew that Zhao Chenyang had always been arrogant, but she didn't expect him to be like this. The Armament Department is an opportunity only the second generation of officials in Kyoto can have. As long as he enters the Armament Department, it will only be a matter of time before he can bring honor to his family.

Moreover, not just anyone can enter the Armament Department. Zhao Chenyang has no ability and only relies on his sisters to get to the top. It's really embarrassing.

Zhao Xihua felt so embarrassed for Zhao Chenyang.

"If someone like Zhao Chenyang joins the Armament Department, he will definitely cause trouble. If he does, it will affect the Zhao family and possibly you. I think he should take the civil service exam that opens this year. If he passes, he will be transferred to a local official position. If he fails, I will arrange a leisurely official position for him so that he can live a peaceful life and avoid causing trouble for you."

Zhao Xihua nodded, thinking that Gu Lun's arrangement was very suitable. She knew very well what kind of person her eldest brother was. Not getting into trouble and not spending money recklessly was her greatest contribution to the Zhao family.

She looked at Gu Lun and said, "Thank you."

Gu Lun raised his head and rubbed Zhao Xihua's hair: "There is no need for us to thank you, but you have to make it clear to the Zhao family. Come to Kyoto and treat them as relatives. If they do something wrong... especially to you, and hurt your feelings, no matter if it hurts others or hurts your heart, ask them to clean their necks. Be sure to tell them, understand?"

Zhao Xihua didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but she felt warm in her heart.

After Gu Lun finished speaking, he stood up, walked out of the bedroom and went to the study. After a while, he brought in a piece of white paper. There was something densely written on the paper, which seemed to be a list of items.

Gu Lun handed the list to Zhao Xihua. Zhao Xihua took it and looked at it with some surprise on his face. This was not an ordinary list. It contained some people's names, and behind each name were some words about martial arts skills.

"Alan, this..." Zhao Xihua was a little confused.

Gu Lun glanced at Zhao Xihua calmly and said, "I won't investigate Aqiang's affairs."

Zhao Xihua's face changed. The house bought by Aqiang and herself were all her private properties. They were a way for herself to escape. She didn't want to explain it clearly to Gu Lun, but she didn't expect that Gu Lun would find out anyway.

After a long while, Zhao Xihua looked at Gu Lun and said, "Thank you."

Gu Lun snorted coldly, "Which woman from a noble family doesn't have her own private property? But you, with a car and a confidant who can't do martial arts, think you can get around in Kyoto without any problems? You're lucky today to have met that kid from the Ling family. If no one helps you, have you thought about the consequences?"

Zhao Xihua knew that what happened today caught Gu Lun off guard. If something really happened, not only would she be humiliated, but Gu Lun would also lose face. Even if Gu Lun tried to remedy the situation, it would be of no avail. Just thinking about it really made her scared.