Chapter 466 My mother has long passed away, how can I allow others to desecrate her?
"Do I look like I'm kidding?" Xiao Zhou's voice trembled. "Besides, he's going to marry the long-dead Princess Anyang from the Eastern Jin Dynasty!"
Duan Yunzhou frowned: "How can I marry a dead person?"
"How else can we marry? Marry a tablet!" Little Zhou gritted her teeth. "Your good father wants to make a dead person's tablet his legal wife. What status will we have in the future?"
Duan Yunfan pondered for a moment and slowly spoke, "Mother, there must be a deep meaning behind this action of father. Although Princess Anyang is dead, Gu Junze is her son. Father wants to recognize Gu Junze legitimately."
"What? That bastard?" Duan Yunzhou stood up suddenly. "Why does he do that? We've been in the Duan family for so many years, why should we let a bastard take our inheritance?"
Duan Yunfan shook his head. "Second brother, you think too simply. Gu Junze is a general of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and is quite prestigious in the court. If father can bring him to our Zheng State, it will only benefit the Duan family."
"What a benefit!" Duan Yunzhou interrupted rudely, "Doesn't he have a son and a daughter? I'll just tie up his wife and kids, and I'm not afraid he won't surrender!"
Duan Yunfan frowned. "Second brother, he's a general of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He fought against our father and didn't lose. Do you think he's a pushover?"
"That's because our father let him!" Duan Yunzhou snorted disdainfully. "Is it really necessary to go to so much trouble? That bastard clearly couldn't make it in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, so he ran to Zheng State and wanted to come back and steal our family property!"
The two brothers each insisted on their own opinion and argued endlessly.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhou hurriedly stopped them: "Stop arguing! Now is the time to think of a solution, not to argue!"
Duan Yunzhou sneered, "My men have all heard that he escaped from the Eastern Jin Dynasty with his tail between his legs. Since he's a lost dog, he's easier to deal with."
Duan Yunfan shook his head: "Second brother, your information is inaccurate. Tomorrow I will go talk to Gu Junze and feel out his feelings. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle."
Little Zhou nodded: "Yun Fan is indeed thoughtful. But we can't just sit there and wait for death. We must come up with a foolproof plan."
She looked at her two sons, a trace of viciousness flashing in her eyes: "No matter what, I will never let a dead man weigh me down!"
Duan Yunzhou became increasingly annoyed as he watched his brother still analyzing the pros and cons.
"Yunfan, you must have read so much that you've become stupid. You have to think so much about everything."
Duan Yunzhou stood up and paced around the room. "Since that bastard dared to return to Zheng State, he shouldn't even think about leaving unscathed."
Duan Yunfan frowned: "Brother, what do you want to do?"
"Of course we'll strike first." Duan Yunzhou sneered, "Doesn't he have a son and a woman? As long as we control them, won't that bastard surrender obediently?"
"No!" Duan Yunfan hurriedly stopped him. "Brother, this is too risky. He's a general of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. If anything happens to him, the relationship between the two countries will be affected."
"When the time comes and the king blames us, none of us will be able to bear the consequences."
Duan Yunzhou waved his hand dismissively: "I won't actually hurt them, I'm just keeping them under control. Once the matter is settled, I'll naturally release them."
Xiao Zhou felt mixed emotions as she listened to her two sons' argument.
Of course, she hoped to stop Duan Qingye from marrying Princess Anyang's tablet, but Duan Yunzhou's approach was indeed too risky.
"Yunzhou, your brother is right," Xiao Zhou advised slowly, "This matter is of great importance and we must not act rashly."
Duan Yunzhou was even more displeased when he saw that his mother didn't support him. "Mom, you're just too soft-hearted. If that bastard returns to the Duan family, how will our lives be good?"
He turned and walked out: "Since you all don't agree, then I will arrange it myself. Anyway, I will never sit and wait for death."
Duan Yunfan wanted to stop him, but Duan Yunzhou had already strode out of the room.
It was late at night, and Duan Yunzhou quietly came to the residence of his confidant Asan.
"Uncle, you came to see me so late, do you have any instructions?" Asan quickly stood up and saluted.
Duan Yunzhou sat down on the chair and lowered his voice: "Tomorrow, find a few smart brothers to sneak into the post station and control Gu Junze's wife and child."
"Remember, don't hurt anyone, just take them to the villa outside the city."
Ah San was stunned. "Sir, isn't this too risky? Gu Junze is definitely not someone to be trifled with."
"What are you afraid of?" Duan Yunzhou snorted coldly, "No matter how powerful he is, he's just one person. As long as you can control his weaknesses, why should you be afraid that he won't obey you?"
Ah San saw that Duan Yunzhou had made up his mind, so he could only nod and agree: "I understand, I will definitely see to it."
Early the next morning, Duan Yunfan went straight to the post station after the morning court session.
The guards at the entrance of the post station saw that it was the eldest son of the Duan family and quickly saluted to make way. Duan Yunfan straightened his clothes and slowly walked into the post station.
When Gu Junze saw Duan Yunfan, his expression was slightly cold: "Mr. Duan, what brings you here today?"
Duan Yunfan cupped his hands and said, "Brother Junze, I'm here to apologize to you. Sister Shumin's behavior is truly outrageous and has caused you trouble."
Gu Junze said calmly, "This matter has passed. Mr. Duan doesn't need to take it to heart."
Duan Yunfan felt a little embarrassed when he saw Gu Junze's cold attitude, but he continued, "Brother Junze, have you heard? Father is planning to marry Princess Anyang."
As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Junze's face instantly turned gloomy.
Chu Ruohan was also startled and quickly looked at Gu Junze.
Gu Junze looked at Duan Yunfan coldly: "What did you say?"
Duan Yunfan swallowed hard and said, "My father said that although Princess Anyang has been dead for many years, she is your biological mother. My father wants to use this to officially confirm your identity."
"How dare you!" Gu Junze stood up suddenly, his eyes gleaming with cold light. "My mother has long been in peace. How can I allow others to desecrate her?"
Duan Yunfan quickly waved his hands: "Brother Junze, my father has no ill intentions, he just wants to..."
"What are you thinking?" Gu Junze interrupted him, his voice as cold as ice. "Are you trying to use my mother's name to kidnap me? Or are you trying to control me this way?"
Duan Yunfan saw Gu Junze was furious and secretly groaned in his heart.
He originally wanted to gently test Gu Junze's attitude, but he didn't expect the reaction to be so intense.
"Brother Junze, you misunderstood. Father has always been thinking about Princess Anyang, and he did this sincerely." Duan Yunfan tried to explain.
Gu Junze sneered, "Really? If Duan Qingye really wanted to marry my mother, why didn't he marry her back then? My mother has been in peace for many years now, and yet he wants to marry a memorial tablet. Isn't that blasphemy?"
Seeing that Gu Junze was very emotional, Chu Ruohan hurried forward and stroked his arm, signaling him to calm down.
Gu Junze took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and looked at Duan Yunfan coldly.
"Go back and tell Duan Qingye that I, Gu Junze, will never recognize him as my father in this lifetime, and I will not let anyone desecrate my mother's spirit in heaven."
Seeing this, Duan Yunfan knew that today's test had been successful and Gu Junze did not want to return to his ancestral home.
He stood up and bowed to say goodbye, but Gu Junze ignored him and turned back to his room...
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