The next day.
Outside the Nalan Family estate, a figure slowly approached.
"Greetings, Master Gu He!"
When the guards at the gate saw who had arrived, their expressions immediately turned solemn. Burning reverence shone in their eyes as they hurriedly cupped their fists, bowed their heads, and greeted him respectfully.
Gu He exuded a refined, scholarly air, leaving a fresh medicinal fragrance in his wake.
He nodded lightly to the guards, then stepped into the Nalan Family estate.
Given Gu He's standing, the Nalan Family's guards naturally dared not obstruct him in the slightest. They hurriedly stepped aside and bowed to welcome him.
"If I'm not mistaken, Master Gu He came today because of what happened yesterday."
"You mean Master Gu He is here to avenge Mr. Liu Ling?"
Only after Gu He disappeared into the estate did the guards at the gate release long breaths of relief. They immediately gathered together and began speaking in hushed voices.
They had naturally heard something of what had happened within the Nalan Family yesterday.
Thus, seeing Gu He arrive today had sent their hearts into their throats. They feared that if he was displeased, he might vent his anger on them.
After all, their standing was utterly insignificant compared to Gu He's.
Even if Gu He took his anger out on them, probably no one would say a word, much less stand up for them.
Fortunately, judging by Gu He's cultivation of character, he was unlikely to do such a thing.
After entering the Nalan Family estate, Gu He headed straight for the Main Hall with practiced familiarity. News of his visit had already reached Nalan Su.
By the time Gu He arrived at the Main Hall, Nalan Su and Nalan Jie had been waiting for quite some time.
"Master Gu He,