Young Master Changge's Noble Character—As They Say, Fortune and Misfortune Are Intertwined
Young Master Changge’s Noble Character—As They Say, Fortune and Misfortune Are Intertwined
Meanwhile, in the main hall of the Ji Family, numerous Ji Family higher-ups and old antiques had gathered, though at this moment they were all very quiet, standing off to the side in a rather deferential manner.
In the center, a woman with a haggard countenance was in the midst of reuniting with “Su Qingge.”
The two of them were sincere and heartfelt, their eyes reddened, tightly gripping each other’s hands—the very picture of a long-awaited reunion.
This woman was naturally the mother of Su Qingge and Ji Qingxuan, Ji Xue.
All these years, she had been confined, strictly forbidden from taking even half a step outside her courtyard.
Today was the first time she had left the courtyard where she resided. She had been told that her other daughter had come looking for her, which made Ji Xue so emotional she nearly shed tears.
She had no knowledge of the matter of Ji Qingxuan and Su Qingge swapping identities.
The two daughters looked exactly alike. As long as they put in a little effort to imitate each other’s mannerisms and bearing, even she, their birth mother, could not tell who was who.
“I heard about you from your younger sister before, and sure enough, you really do look just like her!”
“These years must have been so hard on you. It’s your mother who has failed you both...”
Ji Xue’s eyes reddened, her words choked with sobs. She had never imagined she would see the light of day again.
She had never dared to hope for such a thing, because she knew it was impossible—she was destined to grow old and die in that quiet, secluded courtyard.
Yet today, the clan had unanimously decided to rescind her punishment and even restore her former status.
Ji Xue understood that all of this was brought to her by her daughter Su Qingge—or more precisely, because of that young man by her daughter’s side.
Her daughter had gained an unimaginably powerful backer.
Even the Ji Family had to yield before him and read his mood.
This filled her heart with both relief and bitterness. If her daughter had not met Gu Changge, how much suffering would she have had to endure?
“Young Master Changge, we have prepared a luncheon on our end. Once Qingge and Ji Xue finish their mother-daughter reunion, we can dine.”
The Ji Family Head, Ji Hao, spoke rather deferentially, now putting on the airs of a fine uncle.
Gu Changge nodded slightly and did not refuse.
If he had not already known about the matter between Su Qingge and Ji Qingxuan, even he would have been fooled by Ji Qingxuan’s acting at this moment.
“On the way here, I heard that your Ji Family’s ancestor, Ji Shengchu-qianbei, is currently trapped somewhere. I wonder whether this news is true or false?”
At this moment, Gu Changge seemed to recall something. He raised an eyebrow and asked in an unhurried manner.
Hearing these words, the expressions of the actual Ji Family members in the great hall all shifted slightly.
They had not expected Gu Changge to suddenly ask such a question. How had he learned of this news?
One had to know, they had not yet decided to spread this news.
“Where did Young Master Changge hear this news?”
“Regarding this matter, we actually have not yet decided whether to inform the outside world.”
However, at this point, they could not very well press the matter further. The Ji Family Head, Ji Hao, recovered his natural expression and spoke.
“Oh, then it seems this news is true.”
Gu Changge nodded as if in sudden realization, then smiled faintly. “Ji Shengchu-qianbei’s deeds back then fill this junior with considerable admiration. Now hearing that he is trapped somewhere, I cannot help but feel somewhat worried. If the Ji Family intends to rescue Ji Shengchu-qianbei, I am willing to lead the Gu Family’s people there and contribute our strength.”
“What?”
Hearing these words, the Ji Family members in the hall were first stunned, then came to their senses, eyes wide, hardly daring to believe it.
Gu Changge was willing to help rescue their ancestor?
Would he really be so kind?
Many were utterly shocked by this, but sensing that Gu Changge did not seem to be joking at this moment, expressions of excitement and delight could not help but appear on their faces.
Even the Ji Family Head, Ji Hao, took a deep breath to calm himself, yet his face likewise showed some delight, and his voice trembled slightly as he said, “If Young Master Changge is willing to lend a hand, our entire Ji Family, from top to bottom, will naturally be endlessly grateful.”
As long as he had these words from Gu Changge, he could immediately order the clan members to spread the news of their ancestor being trapped in Kun Mountain throughout every corner of the Upper Realm.
Previously, they had worried that because of this matter, the Ji Family’s enemies would come seeking them out, fighting with their backs to the wall and joining forces to move against them.
Over these years, the Ji Family had grown steadily weaker. If their many enemies struck together, they might very well collapse before they could even rescue their ancestor.
That was why he had been hesitating—after all, this matter had both advantages and disadvantages.
But with Gu Changge’s words, the situation became entirely different, giving Ji Hao considerable confidence.
With Gu Changge’s help, the entire Ji Family would also serve as an indescribable deterrent to their hostile forces, in an intangible way.
“There is no need for that. Ji Shengchu-qianbei rendered great meritorious service to the Upper Realm back then, sheltering billions upon billions of living beings. Now that he has met with misfortune, how could we, as his juniors, stand by and watch him die without helping?” Gu Changge shook his head gently and smiled faintly.
Hearing these words, the Ji Family members—whose goodwill toward Gu Changge had already multiplied because of what had just happened—admired him all the more.
Such a righteous and awe-inspiring matter, when spoken by Gu Changge, seemed casual and effortless, as if it were not worth mentioning at all.
One could only say he was truly worthy of being Young Master Changge—his temperament and realm of mind were far beyond anything they could reach.
Ji Chuyue and Ji Yaoxing, the brother and sister pair who had just walked into the great hall, were also both stunned upon hearing these words.
Ji Chuyue especially—her beautiful eyes stared blankly at Gu Changge, unable to imagine that these were words the Gu Changge she had once known could say.
In her impression, Gu Changge was not only immensely powerful but also extremely deep and calculating, never stopping until he achieved his goals—cold and ruthless.
She had previously been worried, thinking that Gu Changge would very likely prevent them from rescuing their ancestor.
But now, Gu Changge was actually willing to proactively offer his help.
“Gu Changge’s thoughts truly are beyond my ability to fathom...”
Ji Yaoxing’s heart was also secretly shaken, quite surprised.
He had guessed that Gu Changge would not intervene in this matter, but he had never imagined that Gu Changge would actually be willing to help.
Whatever the reason, for the entire Ji Family, this could be called an enormous kindness, one worthy of their eternal remembrance.
“Young Master Changge’s noble character and integrity truly fill us with admiration.”
The many Ji Family higher-ups and old antiques also spoke up at this moment, their expressions much more deferential—and these words came from genuine sincerity.
Afterward, at the luncheon, the Ji Family Head Ji Hao and the others explained to Gu Changge in detail how they had learned that the Ji Family ancestor was trapped in Kun Mountain.
Kun Mountain was extremely famous throughout the entire Upper Realm—it was a Life Forbidden Area where even Sacred Emperor Realm beings dared only wander around the periphery.
In places slightly deeper within Kun Mountain, even a small puddle could contain boundless peril.
After all, Kun Mountain was also called Immortal King Mountain. Legend had it that an Immortal King had perished within. Countless years had passed, yet even a single residual drop of Immortal King blood contained unimaginable might, enough to obliterate everything.
“So Ji Shengchu-qianbei is trapped within Kun Mountain...”
“So many years have passed, yet he is still among the living. One can only say he truly lives up to his name.”
Gu Changge nodded with some sudden understanding, seemingly somewhat admiring, though inwardly he was rather thoughtful.
Although Kun Mountain was fraught with peril, as they say, fortune and misfortune are intertwined—it naturally held unimaginable opportunities within.
The Ji Family ancestor could not possibly have been trapped in Kun Mountain for no reason at all.