A good generation of loyal ministers were actually accused of unwarranted crimes, and they would not be safe even if they died.
Song Shujing is also unjust! She was exiled thousands of miles away, and she might have died on the way. Even if she didn't die, seeing her family fall apart and still suffering, it would probably be worse than death.
And Guo Shi, he always harmed others and himself. If it weren't for his greed, he wouldn't have caused such disasters. It's a pity for his family, who was implicated by him, and they didn't end well in the end.
Fortunately, the Guo family left three bloodlines earlier, and Gu Chengyu also left the foundation of the Guo family.
Gu Chengyu felt chills all over. In this political game, innocent people were involved, and they were treated as pawns by those who played power games.
Only at this moment did he deeply feel that this was the true supremacy of imperial power, and this was the empire of the Zhao family.
As a result, the eldest prince would at most be punished privately, but it would be impossible to deal with him publicly.
After committing such a big mistake, it was resolved so lightly. The emperor didn't want to investigate thoroughly from the beginning, right? Gu Chengyu had a new understanding of the eldest prince's favor.
"Sir! I just received a post at the concierge. It was sent by the Hu family." When the steward of the outer courtyard sent the daily posts, he separated the posts from the Hu family. After all, they were court officials, and the others were just
Invitation to the literary conference.
"Oh? Let me take a look!" Gu Chengyu didn't have to guess to know that Hu Maoshen couldn't stand it anymore. Hu Maoshen might want to discuss countermeasures with him, or he might want him to produce stronger evidence.
Sure enough, Gu Chengyu opened the post, and it said that he had an appointment with Gu Chengyu. The place was actually at his restaurant, and the time was noon. Gu Chengyu pondered for a while, and now that the matter has come to this, even Gu Chengyu can't do anything, unless the emperor changes his attitude.
, otherwise this outcome will be irreversible.
Not to mention that he has no evidence at all. Even if Hu Maoshen is unwilling, he can't dig his own grave, right?
Although he didn't want to go, they had helped him before. No matter what Hu Maoshen's starting point was, they had indirectly helped him.
Besides, we will work together in the officialdom in the future, so it would be unreasonable not to see each other.
Gu Chengyu suddenly thought of the three children sent out by Guo Mansion. He was so busy during this period that he forgot about it. However, now that the case is over, the three children are temporarily placed in the market, relatively
It would be safer to hide in the city!
The legitimate daughter is already twelve years old, and she is not an ignorant child. She must know what is going on at home. Now that the Guo Mansion has been raided, if the girl does something unexpected, it is possible that Gu Chengyu will be implicated.
"As for the three children who came out of the Guo Mansion, ask the guards to watch them more carefully and don't let them escape." Gu Chengyu planned to wait for the news to pass and then send these three people away, far away. Guo Mansion
The old man had prepared a lot of silver and expensive jewelry for his three children.
However, in order not to arouse suspicion, he only gave the dowry to the female family members and did not dare to touch the rest.
Otherwise, when the property is confiscated, no money is found, which will only increase the dispute.
"By the way, the girl said she wanted to see the young master and thank you in person! She said she still had something important for you."
Ming Mo almost forgot about this matter. It was the guard who was guarding the three people who reported it to him. He was busy with things today, so he almost forgot. Ming Mo patted his head.
Gu Chengyu was a little strange. What did the girl want to see him for? Did she think he had the ability to save them? As for the important things, they were of no use to him. However, he changed his mind and thought it might as well go and take a look.
"Tell her, I will go there later, and I may not arrive until Xu time." Xu time is almost the curfew, so late, it will not attract anyone's attention. He has Qinggong, and he wants to avoid the patrolling soldiers.
easy.
It should be enough to talk to Hu Maoshen for an hour. In fact, it won't take that long at all, because there is no room for change in this matter.
As soon as Youshi arrived, Gu Chengyu arrived at Juxiang Tower. Gu Wanqian had already received the news and came out from the restaurant to greet him.
"Uncle! Mr. Hu is already here." Gu Wanqian has been helping out in the restaurant recently. Gu Chengyu thought that he could find something to do for him. The restaurant has a boss named Niu, so there is no need for another shopkeeper.
"Well! Come to my house tomorrow. I want to do some other business recently and need to find a workshop. You can buy me some servants and I will leave all the business to you."
Gu Chengyu entered the restaurant, ignored the bustling lobby, and went directly to the private room on the second floor.
When Gu Wanqian heard this, his face suddenly became a little happy. He has been helping in the restaurant for the past two years, sometimes taking care of Yipinzhai's account books. He has learned almost the same, but his uncle's livelihood is only so much, so he gradually
I feel like I have nothing to do.
His grandma dragged someone to write a letter, saying that he was old and it was time for him to get a wife. However, he refused because he felt that he was only sixteen years old, which was not too old. In the past few years, he had been working for his uncle and saved
He has paid almost three hundred taels of silver. If he waits a few more years, he will be able to buy a small house in Nancheng, and he will have his own nest.
Now my uncle has given me another job. As long as I do a good job, I will get more silver rewards and monthly money. After all, he is considered to be on his own. When he buys a house, he will bring his mother to the capital and live with him.
Gu Chengyu is not old now and has not thought about major life events. Even the letter from home did not mention this matter. Gu Chengyu naturally cannot think of it. He has never thought that the people around him are old enough to marry and have children.
Therefore, he never thought about Gu Wanqian's life events. After all, in his heart, sixteen is still young!
Seeing that the elegant room was about to arrive, Gu Wanqian, who was leading the way, quickly calmed down his emotions, "Uncle! Then Mr. Hu is inside!"
Gu Chengyu nodded, opened the door of the private room and walked straight in.
"Mr. Gu!"
As soon as Gu Chengyu saw the person, Hu Maoshen called him. Then he saluted Hu Maoshen, "Master Hu!"
"I have an appointment with Mr. Gu today. Mr. Gu must also know the purpose of my visit." Hu Maoshen waited for Gu Chengyu to sit down and then got to the point directly.
Of course Gu Chengyu knew what Hu Maoshen meant when he saw him, but he smiled and said nothing. Ming Mo stepped forward to pour tea for Gu Chengyu and added a bowl for Hu Maoshen.
Hu Mao frowned deeply. The last time Gu Chengyu was anxious, his attitude was not like today. Now that he is the anxious person, the feeling is not so wonderful.
"Master Hu, what happened last time is over. I wonder what Master Hu wants to do with me?" Gu Chengyu pretended to be confused, pretending to understand. He was not going to get involved in this matter anymore. His most important thing now was to prepare for the imperial examination, and other court officials
As long as it does not endanger his interests, he only needs to know about it.