Early in the morning, Gu Jiu returned to the Gu Mansion in a carriage.
Lord Gu took a day off and stayed at home.
Today is the first time that father and daughter have met since they parted in the first month of the lunar year.
When Lord Gu saw Gu Jiu, his eyes looked strange.
Aunt Tan died tragically!
People who came out of the palace were beaten with sticks, and they were very cruel.
Although he didn't look seriously injured on the outside, he actually had internal injuries.
When Lord Gu thought about the pain Aunt Tan had endured before her death, he couldn't control his anger towards Gu Jiu.
I have never heard that children can teach their father's concubine a lesson.
I have never seen children beat or kill their father's concubine without telling anyone beforehand and acting on their own initiative.
This is not only an act of insubordination, but also a provocation to patriarchy and an act of filial piety.
It was simply because he was intimidated by the imperial family, intimidated by Liu Zhao, or for various other reasons. It certainly wasn't because Gu Jiu was too fierce. Even if it was because of Gu Jiu, Lord Gu wouldn't admit it.
In a nutshell, Lord Gu didn't go looking for Gu Jiu afterwards for a variety of reasons. It wasn't because he was cowardly, nor was it because he was afraid that Gu Jiu would punish him.
Even though Lord Gu could go and sue Gu Jiu for being unfilial.
However, after Gu Jiu was destroyed, Lord Gu's own career also came to an end.
The royal family will not tolerate the father of an unfilial daughter-in-law jumping around in the court.
Liu Zhao would not allow his father-in-law, who had reported his daughter-in-law, to live at ease.
A man of insight is a hero. Is this cowardice?
Lord Gu: Whoever dares to say this is a coward, I will fight him to the end.
You dare to say that I am a coward? You must be kidding.
Look at him, he is now glaring at Gu Jiu.
This unfilial daughter still remembered to come back.
hehe!
Lord Gu frowned and asked angrily, "Why are you back when it's not a festival? Every time you come back, someone in your family dies. When will it be my turn? You shouted in advance, and before I die, I will make preparations."
Gu Cheng looked embarrassed and whispered to Lord Gu.
However, Lord Gu refused to listen and even accused Gu Yan of being unfilial.
Gu Yan was speechless.
Gu Jiu is in a good mood today, so he won't argue with Lord Gu.
"After more than half a year, I didn't expect Dad to still be so angry. I heard that anger damages the liver. Your daughter sees that your father looks a little sallow. How about asking a doctor to come and see if he has liver fire?"
"presumptuous!"
Master Gu shouted at Gu Jiu, "Are you deliberately trying to anger me to death? What evil did I do in my past life to give birth to a scoundrel like you in this life?"
Gu Jiu softly retorted, "I didn't know I was such a bad boy. A bad boy can even earn His Majesty's reward for my mother's family. This bad boy is really high-class."
"If you really care about this family, you won't just earn financial rewards, you should also..."
"You have an official position and a title, right?" Gu Jiu interrupted Master Gu, looking at him with a half-smile. "Father doesn't have the ability to get promoted himself, so he relies on his daughter to help you get promoted and make money. You really have the character of a scholar!"
"You, you, you actually dare to ridicule this official. You are extremely unfilial and disobedient!"
Lord Gu was so angry at Gu Jiu that his heart ached. He covered his chest and looked like he couldn't breathe.
Gu Jiu directly retorted, "Is the father going to the government office to sue his daughter for being unfilial?"
Master Gu pointed at her and kept saying “you, you, you…”
You talked for a long time but couldn't form a complete sentence.
Gu Jiu smiled knowingly, "It seems that father does not want to go to the government office to sue his daughter for being unfilial. I thank you for your tolerance."
After saying this, she stood up and thanked him solemnly with a very respectful attitude.
Lord Gu was stunned by Gu Jiu's actions.
I have never seen such a shameless person!
How shameless!
Gu Jiu sat back in his chair and said, "Since father doesn't intend to sue me, let's get down to business."
"Auntie Tan..." Lord Gu opened his mouth, but was frozen by Gu Jiusen's cold gaze.
Hearing the name "Auntie Tan", Gu Jiu's aura suddenly changed, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, ready to kill anyone who stood in his way. A truly deadly weapon.
Lord Gu swallowed subconsciously. He was actually frightened by his own daughter.
joke!
He has been in officialdom for decades, so how could he be scared by his daughter?
It must be an illusion, it must be an illusion.
He couldn't be frightened, just as he couldn't give in.
Gu Jiu asked coldly, "Father, are you sure you want to talk to me about Aunt Tan? Are you sure you want to bring up old scores?"
Lord Gu's throat rolled, "You, you, what do you want to do?"
Gu Jiu suddenly smiled, and the atmosphere in the room warmed up, no longer as cold as before.
Gu Jiu picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then said, "My daughter came back today to discuss my brother Gu Ting's marriage. Father, are you sure you want to talk to me about Aunt Tan?"
Master Gu was confused at first, then he jumped up, "What did you say? The boss's marriage? You told the boss about a marriage?"
Gu Jiu put down his teacup. "Brother Gu Ting's marriage has been finalized. He is the third daughter of Marquis Lu. This marriage has been approved by Marquis Lu himself. Next, it is our Gu family who will go to Marquis Lu's mansion to propose on behalf of brother."
"It's settled? How come I didn't know? Ridiculous! Marriage is a matter of life and death, decided by parents and matchmakers. Without my consent, the marriage is not settled."
Lord Gu changed his previous weak attitude and took a very tough stance.
Gu Jiu bent his fingers and tapped the table lightly, again and again.
She just tapped the table but didn't say anything.
This just puts a lot of pressure on people.
It was summer and the temperature was high, and soon Lord Gu was sweating profusely.
He took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Why are you knocking on the table? Don't you have anything to say?"
Gu Jiu smiled and asked softly, "Why would father be dissatisfied with marrying into the Marquis of Lu's mansion?"
"I'm not satisfied with anything." Lord Gu was very tough.
Gu Jiu chuckled twice, "Then tell me, father, which girl is better than the girl from the Marquis of Lu's mansion?"
Mr. Gu was at a loss for words for a moment, then he argued, "Don't mention girls from other families. This marriage doesn't count without my approval."
"Then may I ask, father, why am I here today? Isn't it just to ask for your consent? Only if you nod your approval will I send a matchmaker to your house."
Lord Gu laughed. "Ask for my opinion? Is that how you're going to ask for my opinion? Ridiculous!"
Gu Jiu maintained his patience. "My eldest brother is already quite old, my third brother already has two children, and my second brother is married. Only my eldest brother has not found a marriage yet. Now that he has finally found a good match, my father immediately disapproves. Does he intend for my eldest brother to remain a bachelor for the rest of his life?"
"Tell him to join the army. If he had stayed in the capital, I would have found a good match for him long ago." Lord Gu snorted. This lord just doesn't agree with this marriage. What is your attitude?
Gu Jiu frowned slightly. In the middle of summer, it was easy to get really angry if he kept arguing like this!
Gu Jiu said, "The Marquis of Lu's Mansion, with its first-class family background, doesn't that meet Father's requirements? Father doesn't even look down on the Marquis of Lu's Mansion. Could it be that my brother will only be satisfied if he marries the princess?"
"Nonsense!" Lord Gu scolded harshly, "Under what circumstances was this marriage agreed upon? Did the eldest brother write back to inform us beforehand? Nothing was disclosed beforehand, and now they're engaged! How could such a hasty marriage be arranged? Absurd! Such an absurd marriage, naturally, I will not agree to it."
Lord Gu’s attitude is so firm.
He could finally act like a real father in front of Gu Jiu, so how could he let this opportunity go?
Gu Jiu narrowed his eyes. "Father, is it because my elder brother didn't ask for your opinion beforehand, or is it because of me, that you object to this marriage? Other than that, I can't think of any other reason to refuse to marry into the Lu Marquis Mansion."
Lord Gu sneered, "No matter what the reason is, I just don't agree."
Gu Jiu smiled contemptuously, "Father, do you think you have the right to do so?"
Lord Gu was startled, his face changing color. "What do you mean by that? Explain clearly. What do you mean by 'I have no right to say no'? The eldest son is my son. How can I not have a say in his marriage?"
Gu Jiu smiled and reminded him, "Father, have you forgotten who you are going to marry? You are going to marry the notorious Marquis of Lu, who has killed countless people!
When my father was working in Jinzhou, he must have dealt with the Duke of Lu. He should know what kind of person he is better than I do.
He had arranged a marriage for his precious daughter, marrying her off to the Gu family, but her father actually disagreed? The father thought he was slapping his daughter in the face, but he didn't realize he was actually slapping the Duke of Lu in the face.
Over the years, what happened to those who dared not give face to Marquis Lu or even slapped him in the face? Do you want me to tell my father one by one?
My father rejected this marriage proposal today. Tomorrow the news will reach the northwest and reach the ears of Marquis Lu. I wonder if Marquis Lu will remember my father severely.
Father, guess again, after the news reaches the northwest, how long will it take for you to completely bid farewell to your official career and resign in disgrace?"
Lord Gu's face suddenly turned pale, and he roared at Gu Jiu, "Don't talk nonsense!"
Gu Jiu said softly, "Is my daughter talking nonsense? I think I know it very well. Please tell me whether I agree or reject this marriage."
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