With that, he turned, mounted his horse, and rode off toward the Government Office.
Gu Gaoxu then turned to Lu Yuan, who stood behind him with a strange expression, and grinned.
"Let's keep things separate.
Brother Lu, you have a way of dealing with the Liu Family, but I'm afraid that will take some time.
But this matter is urgent. We can't wait. No matter what, we have to get the officials out here to protect the Zhao Family's estate first.
Don't worry. Whatever happens, you and I are in this together.
If you need any help, Brother Lu, just say the word. If I can help, I absolutely will!"
Lu Yuan blinked as he listened to Gu Gaoxu.
'Heh... this kid.'
'He's actually quite the stand-up guy!'
'If I didn't know what this kid was going to pull later, I'd actually want to be his friend.'
But he didn't say anything more for now.
Lu Yuan led Gu Gaoxu into the carriage, and they headed straight for the factory outside the city.
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