Chapter 98 Rumors Spread...
The Prime Minister's official duties were really busy, and Chen Yuan rested for most of the day without seeing Gu Huailing.
There were hurried footsteps outside the yard, and a servant ran in with sweat all over his forehead.
"Afu, why are you back?"
"Madam, please go and take a look. The young master and Miss Gu Yao just returned to the capital and started a fight with some noble children."
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The restaurant was in a mess, and Shen Zhao and Gu Yao were surrounded by several noble sons and their servants.
Chen Zhao had bruises on his face, but he protected Gu Yao well.
Gu Yao picked up a bench and threw it at the greasy-haired man in front of her, "I'll teach you a lesson. If you dare to insult my sister-in-law again, I'll beat you to death!"
The greasy-haired and powdered man snorted, "I'm telling the truth. Even a three-year-old child knows that your sister-in-law and Prince Gu are having an affair. The wife of the Prime Minister is having an affair with her own brother-in-law. You have no sense of shame at all!"
"Yes, such a shameless woman should be thrown into a pig cage!"
Chen Zhao had a cold face and kicked the man in the stomach, "Say that again, will you?"
The greasy-haired man clutched his stomach. "My father is the Censor-in-Chief, and you dare to hit me? I'll flood your house with saliva tomorrow!"
A man nearby said, "Why waste time talking to him? There are only two of them. Let's beat them up!"
Shen Yuan saw this scene as soon as she entered the restaurant. She looked at Sanjiu and said, "Go help Yao'er!"
Sanjiu had a blank expression on his face. He shook his head left and right with two "clicks" and walked over.
That group of playboys relied on their numbers to barely fight Shen Zhao to a draw.
As soon as Sanjiu joined, the situation changed immediately.
Those dandy young men with greasy hair and powdered faces were beaten to the point of crying for their parents in no time.
Gu Yao piled the people together, clapped her hands, and ran towards Chen Yuan in surprise, "Sister-in-law, I missed you so much."
When the group of playboys saw Chen Yuan walk in, they immediately quieted down.
The one who was shouting the loudest just now is the silentest now.
Shen Yuan held Gu Yao in his arms and said, "You've become thinner and darker."
She looked at the restaurant that had been smashed beyond recognition.
His gaze shifted to the restaurant owner, "Can we eat on the second floor?"
The shopkeeper nodded quickly.
Chen Yuan looked at Sanjiu and said, "Please go upstairs to eat, gentlemen. I want to know how our Gu Mansion will be flooded with saliva tomorrow."
The group of playboys subconsciously wanted to run away, but were all "respectfully" invited up by Sanjiu.
In the end, they were all holding their stomachs and were so full that they couldn't speak. Only then did Chen Yuan let them go.
Gu Yao still looked angry. "Sister-in-law, aren't you angry? They slandered you like that."
You have to know how important a woman's reputation is. If you are not careful, a drop of saliva can drown someone.
Chen Yuan looked at Gu Yao, "It's all nonsense, why should I be angry? Zhao'er and Yao'er, remember, the best way to deal with rumors is to face them head-on."
Her eyes slowly narrowed. "If this matter is directed at me, it's simple, but if it's directed at your eldest brother, it's a different story."
The next day, a ballad spread throughout the streets and alleys.
Willows on the east street, poplars on the west street.
There is someone guarding the empty room in the Marquis's mansion.
Mrs. Gu is looking at her lover.
At night, I embroidered mandarin ducks with my uncle.
The news spread quickly, and even the emperor heard about the nursery rhyme.
During the morning court session, the Emperor said to Gu Huailing, "As a loyal minister, you must not only be of high moral character, but also discipline your family."
"Huai Ling, you are my Prime Minister and the face of our Great Jin. Your reputation is not just a family matter."
Gu Huailing stood there, not even raising his eyelids, and simply said, "It's all nonsense. Your Majesty, thank you for your trouble."
"My wife is a dignified and noble person, and my wife and I are deeply in love."
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will thoroughly investigate this matter and will give you an explanation."
After the court session, several censors walked around Gu Huailing.
Unexpectedly, Gu Huailing walked ahead of them.
"I heard that my wife invited the sons of several masters to dinner yesterday?"
A deep and slow voice sounded.
Several censors quickly wiped the sweat off their faces with their sleeves.
"As censors, you should know the meaning of nonsense."
"Yes, it's all because of my rebellious son. Don't worry, sir. I will punish him severely when I get back."
Gu Huailing raised his eyes, his features dark and expressionless, "If I can't even supervise the people in the government office, how can I supervise all the officials?"
When several people heard this, their legs went weak and they knelt down.
Gu Huailing didn't even bother to look at them. His deep and slow voice echoed again, "Tomorrow, I want to see your resignations."
Gu Huailing punished several censors without mercy.
All the officials were terrified and immediately returned to their homes to restrain everyone, fearing that they would accidentally cause trouble.
After Gu Huailing returned home, his expression was as calm as ever.
Chen Yuan was a little nervous. She quickly walked over and looked at Gu Huailing, "Master, why are you back so early today? What did you hear?"
There was a hint of nervousness in her tone.
Gu Huailing held her in his arms and said, "It's all my fault. I made Madam feel wronged."
Chen Yuan shook his head. "I'm not afraid of rumors, but I'm worried about you in the court. If these rumors are spread by your political enemies, then we must investigate them as soon as possible."
A hint of hostility flashed in Gu Huailing's dark eyes. "It was someone from our mansion. After the rumor spread, he was taken advantage of."
As long as it wasn't spread by someone from the imperial court, it would be fine. Shen Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
"Don't worry, Madam. I have my own way to settle this matter."
Shen Yuan looked at him seriously, "Your Excellency can use your status to pressure everyone and force them to shut up."
"But will everyone shut up? Don't you know that what the common people on the street like most is to stare at the backyards of the major mansions in the capital? If we suppress them by force, it will only backfire and make people talk behind their backs even more."
Gu Huailing looked into the woman's extremely clear eyes, and the hostility in his body gradually subsided.
He looked at Shen Yuan, "What do you think, Madam?"
Shen Yuan waved to him, "Sir, come here."
Gu Huailing looked at her and nodded, then summoned Sanjiu. "Don't worry about ordinary people. If anyone gathers together to deliberately spread rumors, arrest them all."
Shen Yuan did not refute again.
Gu Huailing was so good to her, so good that she almost forgot.
If this man stomps his feet, the Prime Minister, who has thunderous means, will tremble in the capital.
The next morning, Chen Yuan took his servants to Ronghuiyuan.
Gu Jingchu has been very quiet these days.
It was so quiet that Shen Yuan thought he had recovered.
When Gu Jingchu saw her, he turned his face away for the first time. He said coldly, "Sister-in-law, don't you want me anymore? Why are you still here?"
Chen Yuan looked at him and asked, "Who told you that? I'm going to take you to the lake today. Do you want to go?"
Gu Jingchu's face, which was originally a little angry, immediately became extremely happy.
He jumped around Shen Yuan, repeating, "Let's go boating on the lake! My sister-in-law is taking me boating on the lake!"
Gu Yao was watching from the side in amazement. She nudged Taozi with her elbow and said, "Is this really stupid?"
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