Chapter 380 Had Enough Fun
Granny Wu had dismissed the rest of the servants, leaving only herself and Nian Yong to accompany the old lady.
Hearing this, he quickly lowered his voice and said, "Madam, you're being too hasty. You've always said that the current emperor is the most just and impartial, how could he possibly dismiss a general for such a trivial matter?"
"The imperial edict says that the general went too far in his outings, corrupted the court's discipline, and was absent from work for three days without cause. This is a serious offense. If it weren't for the fact that the general's father and brothers sacrificed for the country, I'm afraid it would be far more than just being demoted to a commoner."
Upon hearing this, the old woman slowly came to her senses.
Gu Yan did indeed say he had requested half a month's leave, but it has now exceeded that by several days. This wretched child has neither extended his leave nor reported to the military camp, and is now infamous far and wide.
It was indeed justified for the emperor to dismiss him from his post.
But how did things get so serious?
Not long ago, Gu Jia was a rising star in the court, and his grandson was the most sought-after young talent in the capital.
How did things gradually escalate to this point of no return after she strongly opposed Gu Yan and Meng Xiyao being together?
Gu Yan's reputation is already utterly ruined. Even when he was a general, he had difficulty arranging his marriage, and now he has been dismissed from his post...
Thinking of this, the old lady turned to look at Nian Yong: "The marriage of the two children should be arranged as soon as possible..."
“Madam, I was just about to tell you about this.” Nian Yong quickly said, “In my opinion, let’s just let this matter go. You can’t force things. General, the master probably won’t agree. Madam, you should discuss it with the master first.”
Gu Yan is now a commoner with such a bad reputation, and who knows if he's even impotent. How could he possibly let his daughter jump into a fire pit?
Although the Gu family still has some money and is still considered his employer even without his official position, since his daughters are all married to families of equal status, why not find a normal man with whom they have mutual affection?
After finishing his speech, Nian Yong worried that the old lady would pester him, so he excused himself, saying he had other things to do.
When the old lady saw the marriage that was in her hands fall through, Nian Yong's attitude towards her was not as respectful as before, and he even changed his address for Gu Yan from "General" to "Master". She felt a lump in her throat, unable to breathe.
But this is not the only thing that bothers me.
Gu Yan lost his official position and stopped receiving a salary.
Although there are still some savings in the mansion, they will eventually run out. And with Guyan being so absurd now, how long can he last?
The Gu family has a long and distinguished history, with ancestors who were officials. Now, Gu Yan has lost the official position she had just obtained. How can she give an explanation to the ancestors of the Gu family?
She was so worried that her vision blurred and she almost fainted. The culprit was still somewhere enjoying himself. Thinking of this, the old woman stood still and gritted her teeth.
"Have the men we sent to find that wicked creature returned?"
Just as Granny Wu was about to answer, she saw a guard rushing over from a distance.
He was panting heavily as he ran, and he spoke rapidly and urgently.
"Madam, I've found the general, but he refuses to come back. He said he won't be back tonight either..."
He was unaware that Gu Yan had been dismissed from his official post.
The old lady had no time to explain; she was now frantic and only wanted to bring Gu Yan back immediately to tell him the extent of the trouble he had caused.
"Where is this wicked child? He has no choice today. He must return, whether he likes it or not. I will personally go and invite him back."
The guard blushed, "In...in Xiaofeng Pavilion, you can't go there."
The elderly woman, leaning on her cane, tapped it on the ground, her eyes cold and sharp.
"It's just a brothel, isn't it? If that wretched child can go there, why can't I? Lead the way!"
The guard stood motionless, his face flushed red.
“You really can’t go. Xiaofeng Pavilion is called a brothel, but it’s not really a brothel. It’s full of men, and the servants are men… You can’t go in. The manager won’t let you in.”
"Oh, my wretched child..." The old woman closed her eyes in anguish.
The guard explained it so clearly, and she wasn't stupid; she immediately knew that Gu Yan had gone to the most despised male brothel in the capital.
A place specifically for providing entertainment for perverted men.
Rumors are circulating everywhere that Gu Yan is impotent, yet he still chooses to go to such a place that is most likely to arouse suspicion.
The old lady had cut off Gu Yan's money these days, but Gu Yan still stole valuables from the house to pawn for money. No one knows what valuable things he stole today, but he went to an even dirtier and messier place to have fun.
Granny Wu advised, "Madam, you should stay here and wait for the young master to return."
"Lead the way!" The old lady stared intently at the guard, determined not to give up until she got there.
She wanted to see if this wretched child was just being stubborn or had truly gone mad.
The guards had no choice but to obediently lead the way.
Xiaofeng Pavilion is located in a dark alley in the east of the city. The entrance is very tall, and the three characters of Xiaofeng Pavilion are written in a charming and alluring way. The fragrance of rouge can be smelled from afar.
As the guard said, the old lady and her entourage arrived at the door, where they were immediately stopped by the thugs.
"Sorry, Xiaofeng Pavilion does not accept female guests."
Although the old woman was furious, she did not lose her temper.
Her grandson lost his official position, and now she's just an ordinary old woman. Offending these people won't do her any good.
She didn't want to stay in this filthy place any longer, so she readily took out a silver note from her bosom and handed it to the thug.
"I have an emergency at home and came here to find someone. Consider this small amount of money a small token of my appreciation for the trouble you brothers have gone through running errands. I hope you can do me a favor."
The thug glanced at the face value of the silver note and was fairly satisfied.
He casually slipped it into his pocket, a slight smile on his face.
Who are you looking for, sir?
Thinking that the news of Gu Yan's dismissal should not have spread yet, the old lady calmly said, "General Gu Yan."
"Oh." The thug chuckled ambiguously, looking the old lady up and down. "Are you from General Gu's mansion?"
The old lady was ashamed to admit that she was Gu Yan's grandmother, so she nodded perfunctorily and said, "I am the nanny in his household. Please inform him that something serious has happened at home and that he must come out."
"Alright, wait." After asking his question, the thug instructed the others to keep an eye on the old lady and the others, while he swaggered inside.
A moment later, he led Gu Yan slowly to the door.
Gu Yan didn't come out alone; he had a heavily made-up man in his arms. The two were behaving intimately, their fingers intertwined.
Upon seeing the old lady, Gu Yan was not too flustered, but his expression showed a hint of impatience.
What are you doing here?
He doesn't even call her grandmother anymore.
The elderly woman's heart was bleeding, but she forced herself to remain calm.
"Go back, something terrible has happened at home."
Gu Yan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, looking quite annoyed.
"You're the one who makes all the decisions at home, what use would I be if I went back? Just leave and don't bother me."
"Gu Yan, haven't you had enough fun yet!" The old lady Gu's face was as cold as she pointed at Gu Yan and said, "The century-old foundation of the Gu family has already been destroyed by your hands, how far do you want to go?"
Gu Yan slowly raised his eyes, his face completely unconcerned.
"Grandmother, just pretend you beat me to death that day."
After saying that, he put his arm around the alluring man and walked inside without looking back.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
