378 Showing Weakness (2)

Gu Jian was swift and decisive. He immediately sent a few trusted aides to the various prefectures to invite the patriarchs and elders.

By the time the elders gathered at the Marquis Mansion, it was already early in the morning. The main hall of the Marquis Mansion's outer courtyard was filled with people. They were either white-haired elders or middle-aged men in their forties or fifties. All of them held their heads high and puffed out their chests. Their smiles were bold and dignified.

Gu Yanfei and Gu Yuan were also there. The siblings were younger and naturally sat at the back.

The hall was very noisy, and there was laughter.

The elders were familiar with each other. Some whispered about the past, while others deliberately looked for Gu Yuan to probe why the Marquis Mansion suddenly wanted to split up.

"Old Master, Marquis."

The servant's salutation caused the hall to fall silent.