Chapter 246: Tit for tat, the dust settles

"When you left, Master, no one thought you would be gone for so long."

Cang, who was already a chubby, 200-pound, clean-skinned fat man, said cautiously, "This... It's human nature for young people to admire Ai."

Seeing Cang Dan's frightened look, Gu Dan sneered, "Is that what I'm talking about? I want you to explain why you married so many people."

Just as Cang said, young people admire Ai.

Gu Dan had been gone for such a long time, so of course he was not blaming Cang for marrying him without telling him.

If the age of six to sixteen is the time when the foundation of a person's character is formed, then the age of sixteen to twenty-six is ​​usually the time when a person changes the most.

During the time when Cang had grown up and changed the most, Gu Dan was not there and naturally would not interfere.

But marrying so many wives and concubines at once is really outrageous.

Although it was not uncommon for men to have three wives and four concubines in this era, and the emperor had three palaces, six courtyards and seventy-two concubines, this was the first time that Gu Dan had encountered such a natural stud, and a guy he had raised with his own hands!

It is said that a red flower becomes redder when it is close to a red flower, and a black flower becomes blacker when it is close to a black flower. In what way is Cang like him? Gu Dan expressed doubt.

“Ahem.”

Cang coughed twice in embarrassment and explained, "In the third year after you left, Cui'er became pregnant. We couldn't wait, so we got married before Master came back."

Gu Dan just looked at him silently. This was just one.

"Later, Yun'er, Yan'er, Duo'er, and Qi'er."

Cang named a series of dishes, and after noticing Gu Danhei's gloomy expression, he finally shut up and forced a smile, saying, "It's all because of a series of coincidences."

"The coincidence you mentioned is really different from others!

Tell me the truth, how many wives did you marry during my absence? How many children do you have?

"Not as many as you think. He married about thirteen women and had nine children."

Cang said very carefully.

"Hiss~"

Gu Dan took a deep breath and understood the hidden meaning of Cang's words.

There are thirteen who got married, what about those who didn’t? !

Gu Dan looked Cang up and down, wondering why he hadn't noticed that this boy had the potential to be a rapist before? A sex-hungry ghost is no more than this.

"Master, please don't misunderstand me. I have never used any coercion, bribery, or forced marriage! Even if you were not here, Brother Xun, His Majesty, and even the Master were watching. If I dared to do that, you would have cut me into pieces long ago, right?"

Cang hurriedly explained: "We are united together, it is absolutely consensual, there is nothing else involved!"

"Oh!"

Gu Dan sneered, "What do they want from you? Your 200 pounds? When the children of the aristocratic families do evil things, which one of them doesn't say that others are 'willing'?"

"I"

Cang's face flushed red, but his mind was still clear, and he said immediately: "Master, please don't look down on me. I am now a fifth-rank official in the court, well-read, upright, and have never done anything evil. Although I have married more people, it is all consensual, and there is no falsehood. If you don't believe my one-sided words, you can ask Brother Xun, ask His Majesty, or even ask the master!"

It is difficult for people to prove themselves.

Although Cang firmly believed that he just liked a few more people, it was not easy for him to explain such a thing himself.

"I'll ask."

After glancing at Cang a few times, Gu Dan's expression relaxed.

Although what Cang did was still outrageous, Cang grew up in a small courtyard after all.

Look at who are the people he is seeing and hearing when he is snuggling up to you?

Gu Dan, Xun Ke and Qin Li win!

Any one of them can be regarded as a representative of righteousness in the world. Even a piece of black stone should be dyed white, right?

Even if others would cover up for Cang and turn a blind eye because of his relationship with Cang, Qin Lisheng would never give Cang any face, even Wang Mang's words would be useless.

Gu Dan was very sure about this.

Since Cang was able to appear in front of him safely, he should not have violated public order and good customs, or even moral laws. It's just that he inevitably appears to be a little reckless.

"How will you arrange for your wives, concubines and children?"

After thinking about it, Gu Dan still asked.

Now that he was back, he was naturally not used to being surrounded by a group of beautiful girls - not to mention that these girls were the women of his disciples who had grown up under his care.

As for letting him see the child again? Impossible, absolutely impossible! If another guy like Cang appeared among them, his reputation would be ruined in an instant, and it would be impossible to wash it clean.

When he thought of this possibility, Gu Dan felt his scalp tingling.

Although he doesn't care about his reputation, he doesn't want to take the blame! Not caring doesn't mean he likes rumors!

"Don't worry. I have used my salary to buy a big house, and they live there on weekdays. As for the children, you don't need to bother the master to worry about them. I have specially hired teachers, all of whom are talented and practical. No matter how big or small the family is, any crime will be severely punished, and no violation of the law will be tolerated."

Cang spoke without hesitation, and it was obvious that he had already prepared for this kind of thing. "After you come back, if you want to see them, you can ask them to come and visit you. If Master doesn't want to, I will never let them bother you!"

Gu Dan has always appeared quite indifferent in front of outsiders, but only after spending a long time with him can one notice the deep warmth buried beneath that indifference.

Cang knew very well that his master never liked to have too much interaction with unfamiliar people. If he really wanted to leave the bunch of little ones in the house to Gu Dan to take care of, he might not even be able to walk out of the courtyard.

"You've thought it through."

Gu Dan still nodded. What if he didn’t nod?

The children have grown up and have their own lives and their own choices. After all, they are no longer children and can find an excuse to hang them on a tree if they look unhappy.

Cang already has a child of his own and is married, so he can’t just break up the couple, right?

Gu Dan is not that kind of person.

As long as Cang really doesn't use means of force or bribery, then let it be what it wants. Out of sight, out of mind.

"Let's not talk about this for now."

Having escaped a disaster, Cang heaved a sigh of relief and immediately changed the subject, "Master, did you also come back after hearing the news?"

My master has never married anyone, so it is indeed a bit unusual for him to marry so many. It would not sound good if it gets out, so not mentioning it is the best option.

"The sound of wind?"

Gu Dan raised his eyebrows slightly, "What's the rumor?"

"Brother Xun and the Giant are about to start a fight, and your Majesty can't stop them, let alone me."

Cang scratched his chubby cheek and said helplessly: "If you don't come back, even His Majesty won't know what to do."

"Are Xun Ke and Qin Lisheng about to fight?"

Gu Dan was also quite surprised.

When Xun Ke was young, Qin Lisheng would discuss things with him every few days, and then beat Xun Ke with force, which made Xun Ke so angry that he practiced martial arts hard, and secretly wrote some short articles at night to vent his feelings.

But as Xun Ke grew older and began to practice martial arts on his own initiative, Qin Lisheng never fought with Xun Ke again.

After so many years, Xun Ke is not a petty person. Why does he want to fight after growing up? He can't be trying to get back the face he got when he was pinned to the ground! "Yes!"

Cang nodded repeatedly, "It's a long story. You were away for so long, and a lot of things happened. Now Brother Xun is the Minister of Rites, in charge of the etiquette of the world, and as a result, he had a conflict with the great master. At the beginning, it was just a slight conflict, but in the past few years, it has become more and more serious, and everyone in the court knows about it.

The key is that no one dares to give a definite answer to this matter. Even His Majesty can only persuade both sides and cannot give a definite answer. It is not a good thing to drag it on like this. Fortunately, you are back. "

"oh?"

Gu Dan was a little suspicious.

Wang Mang was not a man without decisiveness, otherwise he would not have allowed Wang Mang to rule the world.

If it was just a simple contradiction, no matter how you look at it, Wang Mang would not have been able to play the game of mediation.

Perhaps it should be said that when Wang Mang was trying to smooth things over, he had already expressed his attitude.

He definitely supports Xun Ke.

Because in the Xia Dynasty, supporting Mohism itself was a right thing to do, so why would one need to stand in the middle and be caught in a dilemma?

Since it will be difficult, it means going against the Mohist school!

Although Wang Mang was an emperor, he borrowed too much of Mo Qiu's reputation when he ascended the throne, and Mohism became the state religion.

Even though Qin Lisheng did not interfere much in the affairs of the imperial court, it would be too disrespectful to treat the Mohist school as nothing.

From the time when the Xia Dynasty established itself until now, in the past twenty years, both its propaganda and its work have been deeply tied to the Mohist School. How can this be explained in just a few words?

Now that there is a conflict with the Mohist School, but it is difficult to resolve it head-on, the only option is to resort to the tactic of procrastination.

But doing so would not make the matter go away. It would only make it worse. This was not the way of a wise man, unless Wang Mang was sure that he would win if he continued to do so! Gu's thoughts turned rapidly. He was not a stupid person. He had figured out the twists and turns in an instant.

Even though he still didn't know what had happened that could have caused Wang Mang, Xun Ke and Qin Lisheng to confront each other and refuse to give in, he had already figured out what they were thinking.

After all, they were a group of people he had watched grow up, and he knew all of their minds and schemes well.

"Then go and take a look first."

Gu Dan also became somewhat interested.

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Since the founding of the Xia Dynasty, he has never been involved in anything except two national policies.

From what he saw and heard along the way back, it was enough to show that the Xia Dynasty was running well, and it did not disappoint him.

But since Cang has placed his hopes on him for this matter, it may be that in Cang's opinion, it is indeed difficult to tell who is better between the two, and even he himself cannot make up his mind. He hopes that he, a man who has great weight in front of Xun Ke, Wang Mang, and Qin Lisheng, will speak up to resolve the matter.

As long as he opens his mouth, all the troubles can stop and the power can be used in one place without making everyone confront each other and refusing to give in.

After all, although these people are all juniors in Gu Dan's eyes, Cang Cai is actually the younger one. Even though he has married so many wives and concubines now, it cannot be said that he has no say, but it can only be said that he can't afford to offend any of them.

The two were about to rush to the palace, but when they opened the door, they saw a beautifully dressed and pretty woman wandering in front of the door, walking back and forth in front of the courtyard gate.

When the door opened, the woman was startled and took a few steps back.

Then his eyes were firmly fixed on Cang, and after looking at his face for a while, he asked, "Are you Cang?"

Cang was in a terrible state and said anxiously, "Master, I promise, I really don't know this!"

"hehe."

Gu Dan forced a smile. If he hadn't seen so many wives and concubines, he might have believed it, but now "He is Cang. Miss, do you have anything to say? It doesn't hurt to tell me. If you have been wronged or bullied by him, just speak up and I will give you justice!"

Gu Dan waved his hand lightly, and an invisible energy shot out, directly blocking Cang's mouth.

"No, no."

The woman waved her hands repeatedly and explained, "Excuse me, is this the former Mohist martial arts gym?"

Mojia Martial Arts School This name has been around for a while and no one has mentioned it anymore. When he heard it suddenly, Gu Dan nodded slightly, "That's right."

"That should be correct."

The woman showed a beautiful smile on her face and pointed to her cheek, "Cang, it's me!"

Cang, whose mouth was blocked by the true qi, said: "???"

Who are you?

Do we know each other well?!

I haven't even seen you, okay! Sister, if you talk nonsense at this time, I'm afraid someone will die! Cang, who couldn't speak, could only squeeze out a "woohoo" sound from his throat and shook his head wildly from side to side, like a rattle.

Perhaps she noticed Cang's embarrassment, the woman's smile became even brighter, and she said, "We were neighbors before! When we were kids, you burned books for me to keep me warm. Don't you remember?"

"Uh-huh!"

Cang, who was shaking his head frantically, was stunned for a moment, then recalled the days when he was hung up and beaten, and shook his head even harder, wishing he could leave an afterimage.

Not to mention Cang's reaction for now, Gu Dan immediately remembered it.

"Are you Aunt Li's granddaughter?"

Gu Dan remembers it very clearly.

Gu Dan still remembers it vividly when the little girl sat in Xiaoying's arms and said casually, "Sister, I want to be a dog."

It was precisely because he had witnessed so much suffering that he left home as soon as he was promoted to Grand Master.

However, the little girl at that time was still a small child, but now she has grown into a graceful, elegant and graceful young lady.

I guess she probably has forgotten what she said, after all, children speak without restraint.

"yes."

The woman nodded gently, "Grandma always said that without the help of Cang's elders, I would definitely not be able to return to my hometown alive. She told me to remember to come back and thank Cang and his elders when I grow up."

She was too young at that time and could not remember anything. She could only vaguely remember the naughty child who burned books for her to keep warm, so she did not dare to recognize him.

But grandma kept talking about it, and even her last words before she died were about it, so she made a special trip here - but in fact she had no real intention of seeing it.

It's been twenty years since we brought up this old matter.

Even the dynasties have changed, how could the neighbors still be there? Even if they were, how could they have any impression of her? At that time, she was just a child who could hardly speak fluently.

But it was a life-saving favor after all, and even if it was just to give an answer to her grandmother's spirit in heaven, she had to come in person. But she never thought that she would actually meet Cang.

"I wonder where the elders who saved us are? I want to thank them in person."

The woman said seriously: "Without their help, I would definitely not have grown this big."

Cang's gaze involuntarily turned to Gu Dan.

Gu Dan stood there like a sculpture, not saying a word for a long time.

Over the years, he has indeed saved many, many people.

To exaggerate a little more, there is nothing wrong with the Xia Dynasty and the people living in Daqi, Dayong, Daqing and Dayue being grateful to him.

But the little girl in front of him was not the one he saved.

He prepared gifts and money for Aunt Li, but Aunt Li refused them all.

The one who really helped her family was Lin Xiaoyi.

It was Lin Xiaoyi who secretly sent someone to escort them back to their hometown.

The person the girl should really thank is Lin Xiaoyi.

But Lin Xiaoyi is no longer here.

He didn't give the girl an answer.

But at this moment, I actually felt a little relieved - relieved that Xiaoying was not here.

The memories that are evoked inadvertently are the ones that truly touch people's hearts.

Perhaps, he should not have been so defensive towards Lin Xiaoyi at the beginning. If he had appeared closer, Lin Xiaoyi might not have taken revenge in her own way.

But there are no ifs.

No one can be sure what others are thinking, let alone foresee everything that will happen in the future.

"She's gone."

Gu Dan waved his hand and dispersed the Qi that was blocking Cang's mouth, "Let Cang accompany you to stroll around the imperial capital. Now that you are here, you can also take a look at the place where your ancestors lived."

After saying this, without any hesitation, he walked towards the palace.

The woman stared at Gu Dan's back, not knowing what was going on.

I just vaguely heard Gu Dan chanting something strange.

"Today I feel sad, but today I am traveling leisurely.

We parted this morning, when will we meet again? "

(End of this chapter)