The Rebirth of an Orphan

Before reaching the main hall, I saw a group of people standing at the door to greet me from afar. Leading the group was Zhao Yan, and standing on both sides of him were Old Lady Zhao and Madam Zhao. Behind them were members of the Zhao family, standing in an orderly and respectful manner.

Gu Lun can now crush anyone in the Zhao family with just one finger. Now that the fourth son-in-law has come to visit, how could Zhao Yan dare to neglect him?

In his heart, he was still somewhat wary of Gu Lun. Although he was known as his father-in-law, he was only a small local official in Yuncheng after all, while the other party was a favorite of the president, the leader of the powerful reformist faction, and even the most capable aide to the Ninth Prince.

Once the Ninth Prince finally sits in that position, Gu Lun will be a figure at the level of assisting the country, and he can really decide the life and death of the Zhao family with just a flick of his finger.

He hurried down the stairs, a rare smile on his usually stern face, and he seemed a little awkward for some reason.

Gu Lun resolved the awkward situation, stepped forward and bowed to Zhao Yan: "My son-in-law greets my father-in-law."

Zhao Yan didn't expect Gu Lun to put aside his airs and be so polite to him. He was a little surprised and even a little proud. Although he held a low position, his two sons-in-law were more powerful than the other, which was rare in the world.

Zhao Xihua didn't expect that Gu Lun would go to such lengths for her, but before the truth came out, she couldn't explain her life story to Gu Lun, so she could only continue to act out this absurd drama.

"You're welcome, you're welcome. We are a family now, just get along well." Zhao Yan personally stepped forward to support Gu Lun, then looked at Zhao Xihua beside him.

I haven't seen this girl for half a year, and she looks more and more like the girl from 20 years ago. She has risked her life and property for him, but why doesn't she like him?

The hatred in Zhao Yan's eyes flashed away, and then replaced with the gentleness of a loving father. He smiled and said to Zhao Xihua, "Hua'er, before you were in Kyoto and your father was in Yuncheng. Even if I missed you, I couldn't see you. Now our family is together again, and we can take care of each other in the future. If you have nothing to do, you can come and visit more often."

If it weren't for what happened at the Zhao family before, Zhao Xihua would really be moved by Zhao Yan's warmth, but now she has become indifferent to these tricks of the Zhao family and just treats them normally.

"Thank you, father, for your concern." Then he followed Gu Lun and the Zhao family into the main hall. Just as he sat down, he heard the housekeeper outside smiling and reporting: "Master, the eldest brother-in-law and the eldest daughter are here to see you!"

Zhao Xihua looked up at the entrance of the main hall, but Gu Lun's face sank without a trace. What? That damn Sun Xiao also came to Kyoto? Why did he choose to visit at this time?

As soon as the housekeeper finished speaking, two people walked in from the door of the main hall. They were Zhao Ziqin, the eldest daughter of the Zhao family, and Sun Xiao, the eldest son of the Sun family.

As soon as Sun Xiao entered the room, the most eye-catching thing was the white fox fur coat he was wearing, which highlighted his handsome and elegant demeanor.

But Zhao Ziqin, who was following closely behind him, seemed like a different person. He had lost a lot of weight, looked unsightly, and looked a little sick. The gorgeous dress he tried to hide made it even more obvious, and he looked haggard and weird.

As soon as Sun Xiao walked into the main hall, he saw Gu Lun and Zhao Xihua at the head of the guest room. He had only heard that his father-in-law had come to Kyoto, so he wanted to come and see him. Unexpectedly, he ran into Zhao Xihua and his wife.

Three months had passed since the two of them had fallen out, and seeing the person in front of him again still made him feel deeply hurt. Seeing her sitting next to Gu Lun obediently, looking radiant, and obviously living a good life, he was living in hell day and night.

Sun Xiao calmed down and greeted the elders such as Old Lady Zhao and Zhao Yan. Then he met Gu Lun's cold eyes and asked sarcastically, "The young master of the Gu family is here too?"

Gu Lun looked at him for a long time before saying, "Yes, brother-in-law!"

The atmosphere in the main hall was a little cold, and Zhao Xihua felt a little embarrassed looking at the scene. Although she and Sun Xiao had experienced some life and death situations before and almost made it to the end, she felt an indescribable sense of strangeness looking at him now.

As soon as Gu Lun finished speaking, Sun Xiao subconsciously glanced at Zhao Xihua beside Gu Lun. It seemed that this girl really fell in love with Gu Lun.

After all, he and Zhao Xihua were close friends before, so he could see the expression on this girl's face. The look in her eyes and expression when she looked at Gu Lun, including every change in her emotions, told everyone without exception that her heart was completely focused on that man.

She finally forgot about him, Sun Xiao.

He suppressed his heartache and looked at Zhao Xihua and asked, "How is Fourth Sister?"

"To answer my brother-in-law, I am living well in Kyoto and everything is going well."

Although Sun Xiao knew this would be the answer, he couldn't help but tremble when he heard that clear and beautiful voice. He suppressed a smile and said, "That's good, that's good."

Zhao Ziqin looked towards Sun Xiao with a somewhat cold expression, without any more attachment and admiration as before. Everyone said that the eldest son of the Sun family was gentle and elegant, and was also the eldest heir of the number one family in Yuncheng. She, Zhao Ziqin, was a perfect match for Sun Xiao.

It's just that others only see the surface of her brilliance, but they don't know that she has been a widow in the Sun family's eldest son's room day and night for half a year since she married. The old lady Sun also used words to provoke her everywhere, asking why there was no movement in her belly? She even said that she couldn't have children and ruined the eldest son Sun's life.

But she couldn't tell this to outsiders. She knew that Sun Xiao hated her to death and he was taking revenge on her in the cruelest way in the world.

She stared fiercely at Zhao Xihua in front of her. It was this woman who had harmed her to such an extent. She hated her so much, really hated her so much!

Sun Xiao didn't know what to say anymore. He just turned around and looked at Zhao Yan and his wife and said, "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, my aunt is going to hold a banquet at home tomorrow. I would like to invite you and the sisters of the Zhao family to come. My aunt will send the invitation over then."

Then he turned to look at Zhao Xihua and Gu Lun and said, "Fourth sister and fourth brother-in-law, come along too."

Zhao Xihua knew that Sun Xiao and Miss Nangong were now completely on the side of the Third Prince. The last time the Fourth Prince was in trouble was when Sun Xiao went to Kyoto to show his loyalty to the Third Prince. This was also what Gu Lun told her intermittently.

Gu Lun turned around and looked at Zhao Xihua and said with a smile: "This matter still has to be decided by my Huaer."

Zhao Xihua raised her eyebrows. What do you mean she has the final say? Go or not, how can she decide? Whenever this guy talks about Sun Xiao, he is always sarcastic and won't talk properly.