Chapter 869 872. Appointment
Gu Wenheng naturally had to explain in detail this clan rule that everyone was confused about.
"So no one in your house has broken this rule until now?"
"No," Gu Wenheng continued without waiting for the other party to ask, "No one in the entire clan broke this rule."
“…”
The gentlemen's eyes sparkled after hearing this. If they had come here just for the grain seeds before, they would have to consider other things now.
Every family has a girl of the right age, who is a perfect candidate for marriage.
Putting aside this family rule, considering Gu Wenheng's ability and Madam Gu's financial resources, this is simply the best choice.
Not to mention those who love their girls, everyone wants to fight for it shamelessly.
With so many people here at this moment, it's impossible for anyone to rush forward, but everyone is even more enthusiastic towards Gu Wenheng.
Even Liao Weidong was tempted. He had previously thought of sending his granddaughter to the palace, but the palace had no plans for a beauty contest.
It is not impossible for Gu Wenheng to get married.
Gu Wenheng threw out the bait and didn't intend to dwell on the matter any further. The one who would really make the final decision was the child's mother, so he called the shopkeeper and told him to serve the food.
Of course, the kitchen focused on this table. After a while, the table was filled with Tianfu Restaurant's signature dishes.
The waiter who served the food also specially placed a few vegetarian dishes in front of Gu Wenheng.
Gu Wenheng took this opportunity to replace the wine with tea to remind people that he would not stay with them for long due to the occasion today.
Knowing that there was no hope for grain, everyone turned their grief and anger into appetite, drinking and eating to their heart's content.
When the table was cleared, no one could stand except Gu Wenheng.
They were then taken back to their palaces by their respective servants, and the emperor and the emperor emeritus in the palace both received the news.
The emperor just felt that these people were too idle. He was still working hard to review memorials, but these people were living a carefree life. What was even more hateful was that they got drunk at noon. If there was any urgent matter in the afternoon, there would be no one to deal with it.
The retired emperor Hua Shunming was smacking his lips in the palace, wanting to find someone to have a drink with, but unfortunately it was impossible in this lifetime.
"Xiao Lezi, we have been master and servant for decades, which is the longest time we have been together. Why don't you go find two jugs of good wine and have a few drinks together?"
Le San was now somewhat accustomed to the emperor's sudden thoughts, and said with a smile, "I have no objection, but I am afraid that the queen mother and the emperor will skin me alive.
Your Majesty, if you feel sorry for me, please don’t say this anymore.”
The emperor really forgot that he couldn't drink any alcohol at the moment.
"Heh," Hua Shunming pointed at Le San, "You old fellow, you are becoming more and more difficult to talk to.
When I was the emperor, you would obey me. How long has it been since I abdicated? You are trying to stop me with words. "
Le San, "Your Majesty, I am a coward. I am willing to sacrifice my life anyway. I believe in your protection."
At least I can leave an intact body...
After being together for a lifetime, Hua Shunming actually understood, "Alright, alright, I knew you didn't have the guts.
I just remember that I had a pleasant chat with a few old ministers last time. We have known each other for many years. How about I call them in?"
Le San, "…Retired Emperor, you forgot that the last time the old masters went back, they were all in poor health."
Although it was not announced to the public, how could it be hidden from the royal family?
"It is said that being an emperor is a lonely life, and this statement is really true." Hua Shunming suddenly felt extremely bored. Over the years, there were countless people around him, but none of them could be confided in him.
“…”
No one in the entire palace answered, making Hua Shunming look even more lonely.
"well……"
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Fu County
It was too late for County Magistrate Gao to receive the news, as the officials and soldiers sent from the capital had already entered the village.
He quickly put on his official robe and hurried to Gaoling Village with a group of yamen runners.
"The Gu family is really good at keeping it a secret. I am the county magistrate after all, so I should at least inform them." County Magistrate Gao was sweating profusely while sitting in the carriage, and he did not forget to complain to the legal advisor beside him.
I didn't do my job well this time, and I received several letters of reprimand from my superiors. My future is ruined because of this.
"It's really a bit tactless," in order to divert Shang Feng's anger, the master also echoed, "It's hard for you to help them maintain peace in this area all these years. Even if you are in a high position, you shouldn't act like this."
After being provoked like this, County Magistrate Gao also felt that he was being humiliated.
For Lord Gu and his family, this is just a matter of raising their hands.
If he had given him some advice when he came to me to sign the contract that day, he wouldn't be so passive and embarrassed now.
The most important point is that the matter was not reported directly by him. He did not even get a single bit of credit for this extraordinary achievement, which made him feel even more furious.
Now the imperial envoy sent from above has arrived, but he, the official in charge, is not present.
This was a complete disrespect for himself. He lifted the curtain and ordered the driver outside, "Go faster."
The road from the county seat to Gaoling Village has long been built to be wide and flat.
It didn't take long to get there, but we were stopped at the entrance of the village.
Facing the rows of soldiers, County Magistrate Gao quickly straightened his official hat and said, "Sir, I am the county magistrate of this prefecture. May I have permission to pass through?"
"No outsiders are allowed to enter. The county magistrate should wait for news outside." The guards here were fourth-rank sword-carrying guards, and naturally did not take the seventh-rank county magistrate seriously.
Magistrate Gao also saw the official robes on his body, so he naturally did not dare to force him. "I wonder if you could help go in and inform him? Just say that Magistrate Gao is visiting Madam Gu."
The other party did not refuse this request, and soon called a soldier nearby to help go in and notify.
County Magistrate Gao also took this opportunity to establish a relationship, "Sir, the new grain has appeared in the territory under my jurisdiction, which is also a blessing for this area of land. I heard that several imperial envoys came from Shangjing this time. I wonder which sir they are?"
The other party looked at him and did not hide anything. "This time, Lord Mao and General Xiao are here to escort the grain. Since this is a serious matter, I hope the magistrate will cooperate with us."
If you have time, don't block here.
County Magistrate Gao, "…I also heard the news and came to see if there is anything I can help with.
Look, I have brought the county government officials here.”
Just because there are so many of you, you cannot come in and out as you please. The guards took a look and wondered what was going on with these civil servants.
Knowing that something important is happening, he still came here to join in the fun.
The request to see Madam Gu was fake, but wanting to enter the village was real!
However, this was not within his job scope, so he ignored the other party and began to pay attention to his surroundings.
But they didn't know that there were so many people here that even the villagers would avoid them. Who would dare to come forward without knowing the situation?
The ignorant Magistrate Gao: "..."
(End of this chapter)
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