Chapter 788 790. Discussion
Gu Wenheng also arranged for someone to keep an eye on the family. Seeing that his wife was worried, he said, "Go talk to Hu Dong about this later and ask him to keep an eye on Fu County. If there are any strangers entering the town, investigate first."
After all, Bai Jinglie knew exactly where their bottom line was, and he was just afraid that this person had evil intentions.
"I guess he doesn't dare to attack that side yet, and maybe he hasn't thought of it yet.
Let's seize the initiative and escort the person to Shangjing as soon as possible. This matter cannot be kept secret. Everyone who should know must know it. I want to see if Bai Jinglie dares to make any small moves. "
Jin Qianqian said with hatred that the two families, which had originally lived in peace and had some friendship, became enemies because of Bai Jinglie's selfish motives.
The fault in this matter was originally Bai Jinglie's, but he didn't expect the other party to hold on to it.
Gu Wenheng had the same intention and was ready to send the person away today.
As for Wu Hao, he was the one who opened up the doors to several aristocratic families, so naturally he had to keep him in his hands as a bargaining chip.
Soon, several major families realized that this was just the beginning.
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As soon as Hou Cunjin came out of the ancient mansion, Wu Nanping, who had been waiting outside, immediately stopped him.
The other families were waiting and watching, but the Wu family couldn't.
It was his family members who had caused the trouble in the first place, and when the time comes to settle accounts, they will be the first to bear the brunt.
It’s just that Hou Cunjin took such a long time in there that he felt very uneasy outside.
The person was taken to a teahouse not far away. As soon as the waiter brought the tea, he immediately and impatiently sent everyone around him away.
"Master Hou, what's going on?"
Hou Cunjin shook his head and repeated what his son-in-law had said verbatim with a serious expression.
"This matter is a bit difficult to handle. Your kid is too bold. He doesn't even know the other party's background, but he dares to help?
It’s a pity that I can’t see him now, otherwise I really have to go and ask him clearly. Does he really not know, or is he just deceiving you?
When I heard my son-in-law talking about those top figures, I became nervous. Although we have a small business here, we are just ordinary people after all.
We cannot afford to offend any of these nobles, let alone get involved."
Wu Nanping's face turned pale, and he swallowed several times before he said, "Is this news true? Does it really involve the Marquis' Mansion?"
Hou Cunjin, "How can this be false?
Unfortunately, I also mentioned that I wanted to meet your boy, but my son-in-law has no say in the matter. I heard that these people are now being watched by Lord Gu's personal attendants.
Now there are two options. Either we wait and know everything once the verdict is announced. "
"What about another way?" If Wu Hao had just committed a crime, Wu Nanping would not want to bother with him. At most, he could help him use his connections to make his life easier in prison.
But now it seems that it won't work. If we are not careful, the whole family will be implicated, and the whole family might be convicted. This path will definitely not work.
"Then it's up to you, the head of the Wu family. This was caused by the kid from the Wu family. You elders should take the lead and at least show your attitude.
Now that the person has been detained, it would be unreasonable for you to continue to ignore him. In my opinion, you should go and ask to see Lord Gu.
Governor Liang has made it clear that he doesn't care about this matter. It all depends on whether Lord Gu is willing to raise his hand."
If Wu Nanping still had a lucky mentality before, after hearing the news brought by Hou Cunjin, he would not dare to put on airs like before.
This time he lowered his posture and said, "Master Hou, we have been friends for generations. This time, my Wu family is really in trouble. I hope Master Hou can help."
Hou Cunjin was secretly pleased, but he said politely, "Of course. I don't dare to take on other things, but I can still take on the task of building a bridge."
The implication is that this is the best he can do and he can't help with anything else.
Wu Nanping was already very satisfied to hear this sentence. If he could work together with other companies to convince them, this hurdle might be overcome.
The most urgent thing was to go back and discuss a solution with the other families. He did not let Hou Cunjin leave, but directly dragged him to the place agreed with the other families.
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Day 2
When Gu Wenheng heard that Hou Cunjin brought the head of the Wu family to visit him, he did not refuse and directly had them brought into the yamen.
Hou Cunjin and Wu Nanping bowed, and Gu Wenheng did not make things difficult for them and directly allowed them to sit down.
"I have wanted to visit Lord Gu for a long time, but I never found the opportunity. I hope Lord Gu can forgive me for my rash visit." Wu Nanping said sincerely.
Gu Wenheng, "I know that you, Master Wu, are usually busy..."
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The three of them discussed in the yamen for half a day. When it was getting dark, Wu Nanping came out of the yamen tiredly.
As soon as he got on the carriage, he collapsed on the seat.
After all, Hou Cunjin is related to Gu Wenheng and has met him several times, so he is much calmer than him.
He said to the driver, "Take your master back home first."
"Wait, let's go to the Meng family first." Wu Nanping raised his hand to stop them.
"Your clothes are all wet. If you don't go back and change them first, I'm afraid your body won't be able to bear it." Hou Cunjin said with some sympathy. Just now, the head of the Wu family had taken on all the pressure.
Wu Nanping, "No problem, I have a spare set in my car, and we can borrow a place to change it at Wu's house. Let's go and discuss it without delay."
Seeing that he said so, Hou Cunjin naturally didn't say anything more and asked the coachman outside to set off quickly.
Inside the yamen, Gu Wenheng also summoned Cen Gaosong and others.
Although Cen Gaosong and his men got some news, Lord Gu kept the matter strictly secret, so they only knew fragments of information.
In the past two days, several major families almost trampled on their doorsteps, but they were also clueless when asked.
After listening to Gu Wenheng's story and his plan, Cen Gaosong and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The conflict between Gu Wenheng and Wu'an Hou was a personal grudge and had nothing to do with them.
Moreover, the people had already been sent to the capital, and they had nothing to do with it, so there would be no problem at all.
It’s just that the local Wu family is a little difficult to deal with. However, no matter how old a family they are, they are still just common people. As officials, they have inherent advantages.
Moreover, the major families in this area are too powerful, and it is time to reshuffle the cards.
Since Gu Wenheng is willing to stand up, they certainly have no objection and are willing to cooperate.
Wu Haicong knew that his eldest uncle was also involved this time, but he was not really worried. With his relationship with Lord Gu, the loss would not be too great.
"Master Gu, do you think the other families will agree with the decision made by Master Wu?" Li Mingyun, who has been doing business here for many years, was the first to raise an opinion.
Gu Wenheng, "Whether they agree or not depends on how Wu Nanping persuades them.
Their families have been intermarried for so many years that they have long been inseparable. If they do not want to fall apart, going in and out together is their only choice."
(End of this chapter)
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