Chapter 615: Informer
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Gu Qin’er stood trembling in place, her face as pale as paper. Her frail body swayed unsteadily, as if a gust of wind could easily blow her over.
She stammered, “Big sister, I was wrong. 1 really didn’t want to…”
Her plea sounded so feeble, reduced to mechanical repetition.
Even she herself believed her actions were unforgivable.
That was Gu Qingluan’s son, her own nephew, whom she had almost harmed to death. How could she expect forgiveness from Gu Qingluan?
Gu Jinyue had only insulted Gu Xiaonan as an “illegitimate child,” and she had her tongue cut out. The magnitude of Gu Qin’er’s wrongdoing far exceeded Gu Jinyue’s, and Gu Qingluan would surely not forgive her.
Gu Jinyue, at the very least, had her father’s protection. As for herself? She was just a concubine-born daughter, easily disposable at any moment. No one would stand up for her now, and she truly felt doomed this time.
Gu Qiner was engulfed in despair, her mind muddled and heavy. She reflected on many things, yet it seemed like she couldn’t come up with any meaningful thoughts.
She had once looked down on her sister, Gu Si’er, for being impulsive and foolish.
But how was she any better in the end?
In the end, she had walked the same path, or even a more miserable one than her sister.
“I can spare your life,” a familiar female voice suddenly reached Gu Qiner1 s ears.
It was as if a ray of sunlight had pierced through the clouds and illuminated her world.
Gu Qin er doubted if she had heard correctly, and she looked up at Gu Qingluan in a daze.
T won’t kill you,” Gu Qingluan said, looking into her eyes.
A glimmer of hope appeared in Gu Qin’er’s eyes, but she couldn’t help but be suspicious.
Did the other party really want to let her go?
Gu Qingluan continued, “But there is one condition.”
As expected…
A trace of understanding flickered in Gu Qin’er’s eyes.
There were no free lunches in the world, and unexpected windfalls would not fall into her lap.
“Please, big sister, tell me.”
Gu Qingluan said, “I want you to stay in the Gu family and be my informant.”
Gu Qin’er’s face showed surprise.
Gu Qingluan remained calm, “Isn’t this what you wanted?”
To establish a connection with her.
Now, she gave the other party an opportunity.
Initially, Gu Qingluan had contemplated killing Gu Qin’er.
However, upon further thought, killing her would not eliminate the Gu family as a potential threat.
Since she was about to leave Tianjing and could not focus on this matter, having someone from the Gu family as her informant would allow her to monitor their every move.
Of course, using Gu Qin’er was a risky move.
Gu Qin’er was not a submissive person, and she might act deceptively.
Using the other party meant she had to take the risk of being betrayed by them.
Gu Qingluan was willing to give her a chance, especially considering the letter Gu Qin’er had written for her nephew, Gu Xiaonan.
As for what Gu Qin’er would ultimately choose, it depended on her.
If Gu Qin’er acted arrogantly and double- crossed her, Gu Qingluan had countermeasures in mind.
If she didn’t seize this opportunity, she would regret it in the future.
Gu Qin’er had no idea what was going on in Gu Qingluan’s mind.
She thought she was doomed, but unexpectedly, a glimmer of hope emerged.
She couldn’t help but doubt if there was a catch in all of this.
Upon second thought, she realized she had nothing to lose.
She might not gain much, but at least she wouldn’t suffer.
If she didn’t agree, she probably wouldn’t even make it out of this mansion alive.
“Alright, I agree.”
Gu Qingluan responded, “You don’t need to rush to answer. Even if you decline,
I will let you go this time. I’ll give you a day to consider. If you still agree afterward, you’ll have to follow my orders.”
A hint of surprise appeared in Gu Qin’er’s eyes.
Was Gu Qingluan really this easy to deal with?
She couldn’t help but suspect if this woman had been possessed by someone else.
However, when she met Gu Qingluan’s bright eyes, which seemed capable of seeing through everything, Gu Qin’er realized she was overthinking.
Gu Qingluan had given her two choices, but in reality, she didn’t need to think too much about which one to choose.
When she had decided to align herself with Gu Qingluan in the first place, she already made her choice.
Nonetheless, she nodded in agreement.
She wanted to make it appear as if she had carefully considered her decision.
Gu Qingluan said, “Then go back and think it over. When you’re sure, let me know. But be prepared, this time 1’11 spare you, but when you return to the Gu family, another ordeal awaits you.”
Gu Qin’er’s body tensed slightly.
Did her grandfather know about her actions yesterday?
She wasn’t Gu Lingxue, and there wasn’t much affection between her and her grandfather.
This time when she returned, she would likely face severe consequences.
She bowed to Gu Qingluan and said, “Thankyou for the reminder, big sister. I will take my leave.”
At this moment, in the main residence of the Gu family,
Both Gu Jinrong and Gu Jinyue had excited expressions on their faces.
“Grandfather, why hasn’t the person arrived yet? Didn’t they say they were at the city gates?’’ Gu Jinrong impatiently asked.
Gu Zhixin glanced at the elderly man at rhe head of rhe table and scolded his impatient son, “Why are you in such a hurry? We’ve already sent someone to welcome them. They should be here in just a little while.”
However, even after a while, the expected guest had not arrived.
They were anxiously waiting for Wei Lao, and at this moment, he was in the crowd, watching with interest as a child of about four or five years old helped an injured old man tend to his wounds..