The concubine stabbed her mistress, and the incident quickly made headlines in the capital.
The newspaper did not name anyone to thank, so ordinary people did not know which family or government this incident happened in.
However, it cannot be hidden from people in the circle.
The story of what happened has already spread throughout the circle.
Every family and every government office was discussing the matter.
What a bold concubine! She actually dared to stab her mistress. It seems that Master Gu is suspected of favoring his concubine over his wife.
The eldest master's family and the neighboring marquis's mansion successively sent people to the Gu Mansion to inquire about the matter.
Lord Gu seemed very irritable.
He ignores everyone who comes.
If pushed to the limit, he would accuse Gu Jiu and Gu Cheng of being unfilial.
"One is eager to seize power and call the shots. The other is eager for me to resign and retire. They're both disobedient and unfilial bastards."
Regarding the matter of resigning from office, the old lady Wei from the Marquis's Mansion sent an invitation to Gu Jiu, inviting him to her house for a chat.
Gu Jiu came to the Marquis' Mansion as agreed.
Old Madam Wei held Gu Jiu's hand and kept saying that he had lost weight.
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "Thank you for your concern, old lady."
Old Madam Wei never forgot to nag, "It's better to be fatter."
"I'm just right now, neither fat nor thin. Madam, don't worry about me, I'm fine." Gu Jiu said with a smile.
Old Madam Wei was relieved. "His Royal Highness the First Prince is not at home. If you have any difficulties, please send someone to tell me. The Marquis' Mansion is also your family home."
Gu Jiu smiled and nodded, "I know. When there are difficulties, I will definitely not be polite."
"You can't write two Gu characters with one stroke. When you come to the Marquis' Mansion, treat it as your own home. I called you here mainly to ask about your father. Do you really want him to resign?"
Gu Jiu nodded and said affirmatively: "I dare not hide it from you, Madam. My niece really wants my father to resign."
"Why is that? That concubine Xue has been reported to the authorities, and the matter will be resolved sooner or later. Why should your father resign?" Old Madam Wei didn't understand.
Gu Jiu pondered for a moment before saying, "I often think that my father's life was ruined by women. After Aunt Tan left, Aunt Xue came. After Aunt Xue left, there would be Aunt Zhang and Aunt Li next time. To be honest, my father was really confused when it came to women."
Old Madam Wei looked solemn.
She frowned slightly, "This old man is asking an inappropriate question, Xiaojiu, do you hate your father because your biological mother died prematurely?"
Gu Jiu shook his head, his face calm, "I don't hate my father. I just don't want him to continue to harm the children of the Gu family."
Old Madam Wei frowned and asked, "Disaster? That's a bit strong. Is it really that serious?"
Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled, "I only dare to say this in front of the old lady."
"You go ahead. Don't worry about me spreading the news."
Gu Jiu raised his head and said in a loud voice, "Mrs. Xue today is so similar to Madam Xie in her youth. Both were good concubines, both were doted on, and both were arrogant and overbearing. My father's old habits have remained unchanged for decades."
Upon hearing this, the old lady Wei was shocked. "Are you saying that Concubine Xue might follow the example of Concubine Xie and become the first wife?"
Gu Jiu shook his head. "Since Concubine Xue has taken action, there's no chance of her becoming the first wife. But even without Concubine Xue, there will still be Concubine Zhang and Concubine Li. I really don't want to see my father, in his seventies or eighties, still wanting to make a concubine his first wife. It's truly disgusting. However, given my father's temper, if Madam Xie were to pass away one day, he'd really do something like make a favored concubine his first wife."
Madam Wei asked, "What does this have to do with asking him to resign?"
Gu Jiu said, "My father's greatest support is nothing more than his position as an official appointed by the imperial court. Without his official position, he would lose his confidence and naturally wouldn't dare to act recklessly."
Old Madam Wei sighed, "Why is it so?"
Gu Jiu said, "We should be thankful that Madam Xie has woken up, otherwise the Gu family would have to observe mourning. If my father ever makes another concubine his principal wife, the Gu family would have to worship her like an ancestor and observe mourning even after her death. It's truly disgusting."
Gu Jiu made no secret of his dissatisfaction with Lord Gu.
So the old lady Wei knew that Gu Jiu had made up his mind and would not change it.
She said, "Your father will never resign. No official would easily give up his position."
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Don't worry about this matter, old lady. I have my own way to force him to submit."
Old Madam Wei asked, "Have you ever thought about how your father will spend his time after resigning from office? Don't let him cause more trouble."
Gu Jiu said, "Imitate my old man's life in his old age." He did not allow Lord Gu to step out of the door.
Mr. Gu was willing to die to save Mr. Gu's life.
It's time to let Lord Gu have a taste of Mr. Gu's old age life.
Old Madam Wei sighed.
Gu Jiu said that he did not bear any grudge against Lord Gu, but this was definitely a lie.
The love between father and daughter is so cruel, what else can it be but hatred?
Old Madam Wei warned: "Be careful people will call you unfilial."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Thank you for the reminder, old lady. I won't give anyone the opportunity to scold me for being unfilial."
When it comes to manipulating public opinion, who can surpass her in this era?
…
A few days later, Lord Gu received the dismissal document from the Ministry of Personnel.
Lord Gu couldn't believe it and was greatly surprised.
He ran to the Ministry of Personnel to question his superiors.
He retorted with just one word from others.
"Lord Gu favors his concubine over his wife, and his personal ethics are corrupt. He has served in the Taichang Temple for many years, but has made no achievements. Instead, his accounts are unclear, and there are many complaints from the Taichang Temple. What qualifications do you have to serve as an official? If you are dissatisfied with the Ministry of Personnel's handling of this matter, then I ask the Dali Temple to investigate thoroughly. Do you dare?"
Lord Gu doesn't dare.
Few officials have clean bottoms, and Lord Gu is certainly not clean either.
He walked out of the Ministry of Personnel with a pale face, feeling as if he had lost his parents and was disheartened.
When the cold wind blew, my whole body shivered.
Lord Gu suddenly came to his senses.
"It must be Gu Jiu! She must have done something."
Lord Gu didn't care about anything and ordered the coachman to drive to the eldest prince's mansion.
He got off the carriage and knocked on the gate of the eldest prince's mansion, "Gu Jiu, come out here. You unfilial..."
Before he could finish his words, the side door of the eldest prince's mansion opened, and two strong men grabbed Lord Gu and dragged him directly inside.
Bang!
The door is closed.
The driver was dumbfounded, and the servant was dumbfounded.
The neighbors around didn't have time to climb up to see the gossip, as the matter was over at lightning speed.
In the eldest prince's palace.
Two strong men dragged Lord Gu to the study in the outer courtyard and then let go.
Gu Jiu had been waiting for a long time.
As soon as he was free, Master Gu jumped up and pointed at Gu Jiu and cursed, "You unfilial daughter, who gave you the courage? I will go to the officials and file a complaint with the emperor. I want everyone to know your true face."
Gu Jiu asked Lord Gu to sit down and talk, but Lord Gu ignored him.
She smiled contemptuously, "Father is so forgetful. You are no longer an official, so how can you file a complaint with the emperor?"
Lord Gu stood there in a daze, his face pale and his whole body trembling.
If you are not an official, it would be like being skinned and standing naked in public.
Gu Jiu continued to attack him, "If father wants to ask my uncle or the Marquis' Mansion to help you, I think it's better not to. It will embarrass father. Neither my uncle nor the Marquis' Mansion will help you."
Lord Gu gnashed his teeth and said, "Why don't you stand up for me? You disobedient and unfilial bastard, may heaven strike you with lightning. Why don't you stand up for me?"
Gu Jiu said coldly, "Why should we stand up for you? What qualifications do you have to let everyone stand up for you? Have you ever given back to the Gu family? Have you ever brought honor to your ancestors? Have you ever taken care of the younger generation in the clan and set an example for them? You haven't done anything, so why should the Gu family stand up for you? I'm afraid everyone has been hoping for your downfall for a long time."
Bang!
Lord Gu picked up the paperweight on the table and smashed it to the ground.
"You're the one who did all this. You're a married woman, so what right do you have to interfere in my affairs? I became an official to bring honor to my family and to set an example for the younger generation."
Wang Yiru was facing a powerful enemy, fearing that Lord Gu would suddenly attack and hurt people.
Gu Jiu signaled Wang Yi not to be nervous.
It is clear that Lord Gu is a coward, a paper tiger.
On the surface, he yells louder than anyone else, but on the inside he is very weak.
She said to Lord Gu, "Father said that as a married woman, I have no right to interfere in your affairs. But father, do you know that if it weren't for me, you would have been dismissed from office years ago? What you did these years, do you really think it's so secret that no one knows? Should we ask the Dali Temple to investigate and see if you can get out of the Dali Temple prison?"
"Ridiculous! Nonsense! This is clearly a false accusation! Don't forget, when you were betrothed to Liu Zhao, it was me who protected you, defied all odds, and prepared a full 40,000 taels of dowry for you, allowing you to marry in style without having to endure the humiliation of being in the palace."
"Thank you, father, for all you did for me. I will never forget it."
"Since you haven't forgotten, how dare you treat me like this? You're repaying kindness with hatred and forcing me into a dead end. You're disobedient and unfilial, a heinous crime, and you deserve to die!"
Gu Jiu smiled coldly, "I deserve to die! Is father innocent? Now that things have come to this, no matter how much father says, it will be useless."
"This matter can still be salvaged." Lord Gu suddenly rushed to the table, scaring Wang Yi.
He said anxiously, "Please inform the Ministry of Personnel. I can still be reinstated before the news spreads. Let's put this matter behind us and pretend it never happened."
Gu Jiu stared at Lord Gu, wondering how foolish and naive Lord Gu was to think that she would change her mind.
She pointed to the door and said, "Father, please go back!"
"What do you mean?" Lord Gu stared at Gu Jiu fiercely, "You don't want to help me, right? You've ruined my future, so don't blame me for not caring about the relationship between father and daughter. I'm going to ruin you too."
Gu Jiu sneered, "Father, are you sure you can destroy me? What can you do to destroy me? Go to the government and sue me for being unfilial? Are you sure the government will accept the case? Or should I ask you, can you even walk through the government gate?"
"What did you say? It's not enough that you destroyed me, you even want to kill my father? I should have known you were no pushover, cruel and ruthless, to actually dare to kill my father. Who gave you the guts? Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?"
Gu Jiu sneered and said, "Don't worry, father. I won't kill my father. Come, send Master Gu back and keep him under strict supervision."
"Let me go, let me go. You, wuwu..."
Two strong men dragged Lord Gu away.
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