Chapter 136 Resentment

Putting aside the fact that he hasn't yet climbed the social ladder and taken a step further, even if he were to be appointed to the position of Minister, if Gu Jin wanted to trip him up, he would only be able to move down.

He has put in so much effort over the years to climb to his current position. It would be truly not worth ruining his future for such a trivial matter.

Seeing that Ouyang Biao was truly enraged this time, the servant immediately disregarded the consequences and revealed the identity of Madam Ouyang, who had instructed him.

"Madam? Why would Madam give you such instructions?"

Ouyang Biao was puzzled. His wife had always been very sensible in her actions, and as a result, his affection for her was well-known throughout the capital.

But why is Madam acting so recklessly today?

"It seems that your lady is unwilling to let the second young lady accompany my younger sister. A few days ago at the Duke of Anguo's mansion, my mother found the second young lady to be a good friend and intended to have her be my younger sister's tutor. I never expected your mansion to be so resistant."

At this point, Gu Yingjie's smile vanished. He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ouyang Biao and continued, "Since your family is reluctant to part with the Second Miss, I will go back and inform my father so that we can find another tutor for my sister. It's just a pity that when Miss Anguo volunteered, my mother refused her. Thinking about it now, I really feel sorry for Miss Luo."

After saying that, Gu Yingjie left the Ouyang residence without waiting for Ouyang Biao's reaction.

Judging from his posture, Gu Yingjie seemed to have left in a huff.

But to think of him as so simple would be a grave mistake.

As a member of the Gu family and raised under the guidance of his father and elder brother, Gu Yingjie could not have passed the imperial examination at such a young age if he didn't have some brains.

For example, when Gu Yingjie left in a huff, Ouyang Biao was extremely anxious.

Putting aside the fact that the Marquis's family had taken a liking to his daughter, which would have been of great benefit to him, the fact that the young lady of the Duke of Anguo's family had offered herself but was politely declined had already offended the Duke of Anguo's family.

If Ouyang Jing still refuses to go to the Marquis's residence, the Marquis of Yi'an's residence can naturally invite Miss Luo again. Both families are quite powerful and will certainly not make enemies over such a small matter.

However, from now on, the Ouyang family will definitely become a thorn in the side of both families. If the two sides try to trip him up, he won't be able to continue as the Vice Minister.

Thinking of this, Ouyang Biao could no longer stand still and hurriedly went to Ouyang Jing's courtyard.

Ouyang Jing was being confined to her room by Madam Ouyang at the moment. When she saw Ouyang Biao come in from outside, she couldn't help but look at him in surprise.

"Why is Father here?"

More than five years have passed since his mother's death, and in those five years, Ouyang Biao has never once set foot in her courtyard.

At first, Ouyang Jing harbored resentment and hatred, but after countless disappointments with this father, her heart gradually calmed down.

Years later, when Ouyang Biao appeared in her house, Ouyang Jing couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

"Get ready immediately and head to the Marquis of Yi'an's residence."

Ouyang Biao was only thinking about not offending the two most powerful families in the world, so he didn't pay attention to the expectation in his daughter's eyes. Or rather, even if he did notice it, what difference would it make? He didn't like this daughter anyway, so why would he care what she was thinking?

"Did Miss Gu send someone? But Mother won't let her daughter go."

The anticipation was fleeting; the next second, Ouyang Jing reverted to her usual mild and obedient self.