In the county government office, Gu Wei, who was originally reviewing documents, heard the guard's voice, immediately put his brush on the pen holder, got up and walked out.

From a distance, I saw a young girl in a green shirt, standing aside with her arms folded, followed by a skinny little girl with a pale face.

Xie Ling glanced at him and immediately looked away.

Everyone saw that the man, who had originally looked indifferent and cold, like a god, suddenly softened his expression, even to the point of being cautious, and his voice was gentle.

"A Ling, why don't you go in now that you're back?"

Xie Ling didn't say anything.

His eyes turned quietly to the woman kneeling on the ground.

Doukou stared blankly with her eyes wide open, watching Gu Wei approaching step by step. For a moment, she thought she saw an immortal.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart that this man is such a perfect match for my master.

In addition to Doukou, there was another pair of eyes staring at Gu Wei.

The woman didn't expect that the man Cen Rensheng asked her to seduce was so handsome.

His eyebrows were like swords, his eyes were like stars, he had a straight nose and thin lips. He was wearing a black robe embroidered with cranes. He was standing there casually with his arms folded lazily, but every inch of him was captivating.

Looking across the entire Lingnan region, you won’t find anyone more handsome and elegant than him.

But in his eyes, there was only one person.

This is a perfect match, the woman told herself in her heart.

But before coming, Cen Rensheng's words rang in my ears.

She bit her lip.

When he raised his eyes again, his gaze was firm.

He quietly raised his hand and made a gesture to the servants and maids standing beside the sedan chair in the distance.

The next moment, the celebratory sound of suona rang out, accompanied by the rapid beats of gongs and drums, instantly lighting up this cold night.

It was not very late yet, and most people were still in bed, sitting in the yard chatting.

Hearing the joyful sounds that only occur at a wedding, every household opened their doors and windows and looked towards the source of the sound.

Whose wedding is happening so late at night?

Seeing the scene in front of the county magistrate's mansion, the citizens' gossipy hearts were completely ignited.

Why is there a woman wearing a concubine's wedding dress sitting at the gate of the county magistrate's mansion? Aren't the county magistrate and his wife a loving couple?

Suddenly, countless pairs of sparkling eyes appeared in the darkness, full of gossip and curiosity, staring at the entrance of the county government office.

And when the woman looked up, everyone, both men and women, held their breath.

Even in such dim moonlight, one could still see the woman's beautiful facial features, her slightly raised fox eyes, her bright red cherry lips, her thin back, and her stubborn yet delicate appearance.

This is an extremely rare beauty, whose every frown and smile can drive all men in the world crazy.

The maidservant beside the sedan chair scattered colorful flowers and said loudly: "The magistrate of Yong'an County, Cen Rensheng, would like to give Lord Zhou a beautiful concubine. I hope you will accept it."

The woman in the light red wedding dress moved at the sound, bowed to Gu Wei, and then looked at Xie Ling.

The tone was calm, without any ups and downs.

"The concubine's room is thick with smoke. I am here to see my master and his wife."

Gu Wei narrowed his dark eyes slightly, with a hint of danger, and immediately turned sideways to avoid the gift.

The smoke was not embarrassed and just knelt on the cold floor.

In Beijiang State, colleagues have always had the custom of giving "beauties" to each other, which is elegantly called "jiaoli".

If you don't accept it, you're not giving that person face, and you'll also lose face.

Heroes naturally love beauties, and being romantic not only keeps one’s reputation intact, but also adds to one’s personal charm.

What kind of man is he if he can't even accept a concubine?

How can he face the turbulent court when his wife is afraid of him, and how can he make his subordinates believe in his abilities?

This dynasty was a very typical feudal society. Women had a low status and being dominated by one's wife was not a compliment but a shame and one would be looked down upon.

The smoke is smart.

This high-profile publicity made it difficult for Gu Wei to save face.

If Gu Wei was a typical civil servant, he would definitely accept her.

Otherwise, no matter how talented he is among his colleagues in the future, when others mention his name, they will only mock him as a coward who is afraid of his wife.

This is a serious stain for civil servants who value their reputation.

Xie Ling kept crossing her arms and watching the show from the sidelines.

At this moment, he tilted his head slightly.

She was a little curious about what Gu Wei would do.

No matter how talented and brilliant Gu Wei is, he is still an ancient man who has been influenced by feudal culture since childhood.

Not only Xie Ling was curious, but the common people in the distance, including the scholars and staff in the county government, all pricked up their ears and opened their eyes wide.

These scholars of letters are all Gu Wei's trusted confidants who have been urgently trained in recent days.

Although they are not as good as the old subordinates, they are still quite capable to use. Compared with the previous staff, their knowledge and vision are naturally dozens of levels higher.

These scholars were genuinely concerned about Gu Wei and were extremely worried.

With so many eyes watching us right now, I wonder how many spies from other forces are hiding in the dark.

Take this concubine in first, and you can drive her out later with any excuse. The main thing is that we have to save our face now, otherwise our reputation will be ruined!

Otherwise, when people mention Gu Wei in the future, no matter how talented he is, they will only make fun of him and say that he is a henpecked husband.

If a wise man came to seek refuge, he might give up because of this. After all, how could a man who even his wife feared have the courage to conquer the world?

My lord, my lord, please don't be confused!

While the scribes were sweating profusely.

An extremely cold voice passed through the chilly wind of early autumn and reached the ears of hundreds of scholars and yamen runners.

Every word.

Clearly discernible.

"Madam, Shi Jin will only have you in his life and will never take a concubine."

The jade crown is cold and aloof, and it also makes Gu Wei's eyes look indifferent and wild.

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