[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal":3,"chapter-concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-chapter-294":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1248084,1677,"Chapter 294: 193: Who Really Commands the Gu Family?","concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-chapter-294",294,"\u003Cp>Chapter 294: Chapter 193: Who Really Commands the Gu Family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yue also looked at Lord Jun in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t expected Lord Jun to admit to everything so directly…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Elder Gu Liang paused in his steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden in his sleeve, his palm involuntarily gathered Spiritual Energy, ready to silence the Second Prince at Young Master’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha… Hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t expect my brother-in-law to be someone who enjoys joking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, that’s good. It seems Little Sister won’t find it boring in the Gu Family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Cheng was stunned for a moment, then laughed heartily once he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Changge had admitted it, he dared not do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, just from this brief meeting, his initial judgment of Changge had already changed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought Changge was a hidden talent, but now it seemed this person was not simple…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mention of Wang Yu was just to show goodwill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not only did the other party not accept his goodwill, but he also made it clear that he didn’t need it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changge smiled, offered no explanation, and continued walking towards the Council Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Elder Gu Liang dissipated the Spiritual Energy in his palm and followed silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Gu Qianjun, who was following behind, let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after escorting the Young Master to the Council Hall did he excuse himself to go inform the Second Elder about what the Young Master had said earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the Council Hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Cheng bowed to Gu Zhan, who was sitting in the Gu Family Head’s seat: “Junior pays respects to the Gu Family Head.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And to all the esteemed Gu Family elders,” he added, turning to the other Elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His manners were impeccable, leaving no room for criticism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having experienced the death of the Fifth Prince at the Gu Family’s hand, Wang Cheng was a bit scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gu Family did not care about the life and death of a prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Provide a seat for His Highness the Second Prince.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhan nodded slightly and gestured to a Deacon to arrange seating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two seats were brought out and arranged alongside the Elders’ seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Cheng, unreservedly, walked over to his chair and sat down, glancing at Changge, thinking the other seat was prepared for his brother-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the Gu Family… didn’t quite take Little Sister seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even intending to offer her a seat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master, don’t just stand there…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry and sit down, I’ll brew you a pot of tea. Hehe, this is the new tea just offered from Tiannan City. Try it and see if it suits your taste. If it does, I will send someone to deliver it to Young Master Palace later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Gu Liang quickly spoke, urging Changge to sit, and started brewing the tea himself, not letting the Deacons interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changge, upon hearing this, directly went to the seat next to the Family Head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhan had previously altered the main seat somewhat, though many Elders were reluctant, but Changge felt this was already quite acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t let himself, a Young Master, sit above the Family Head…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be like crapping on the Family Head’s neck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Elders said, if it happened, it happened, he still felt it inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Cheng was somewhat confused by this scene, having thought the seat beside him was for his brother-in-law Changge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the other party had directly sat at a position equal to the Family Head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his own side, Little Sister had already gracefully walked over and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Brother needn’t be too surprised.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Jun’s status… is different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yue couldn’t help but speak up after seeing his surprised expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed different…” Wang Cheng muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a scene would be unthinkable in their Northern Domain Royal Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gu Family Head is equivalent to his own father, the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention daring to sit alongside his father, even the Crown Prince wouldn’t dare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And an Elder personally brewing tea for him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Gu Liang had prepared the tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pouring two cups, he smiled and handed one to Changge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Elder.” Changge graciously accepted it, lightly sniffed the fragrant tea. Although he didn’t understand tea, he could still appreciate its refreshing fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Elder Gu Liang picked up the other cup,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhan instinctively raised his hand, ready to take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Elder Gu Liang simply picked up the teacup, walked past him, sat in his own seat, gently blew on the tea a few times, and then started drinking it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhan’s extended hand froze mid-air, and he could only unconsciously retract it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene made Wang Cheng’s eyelids twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly was going on with the Gu Family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did the Young Master hold a higher position than the Family Head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Elder seemed to care only about the Young Master, ignoring the Family Head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Family Head Grandfather’s face turning somewhat dark, Changge set down his own teacup and personally poured him one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respectfully offering it with both hands: “Grandfather, please have some tea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm.” Gu Zhan’s expression relaxed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave the Young Master a deep look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself that these Elders were no match for the Young Master!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, this time, Junior has come only to visit relatives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father Emperor has entrusted me to bring a few items for the Gu Family Head to review.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Wang Cheng found it peculiar, seeing this scene, he felt somewhat reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then took out a simple Space Ring, containing numerous Elixirs and Spirit Stones, all gestures of goodwill from the Northern Domain Royal Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, given the incident in Duanbei City, the Northern Domain Royal Family was also concerned about affecting their relationship with the Gu Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Heavenly Cold Sect…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was even more troublesome, as the Crown Prince personally came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed to mend and ease relations, after all, during the last incident, their Northern Domain Royal Family stood by while the Heavenly Cold Sect lost a Ninth Grade, and the Gu Family almost lost an Eighth Grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Gu Family turned disaster into fortune, as Gu Kuang emerged from a desperate situation and became a Ninth Grade!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, a Deacon took the Space Ring, planning to present it.\u003C\u002Fp>",1058,"2026-06-05T15:31:36.912Z",1,"novelbin.me","5de430be59201fab63dcb1166e7732b97bc4831db41737e98576b0a1f40ed8f8","concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-chapter-295","concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-chapter-46",611,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fconcubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-cover.jpg"]