Chapter 164 Please use your brain
Chapter 164 Please use your brain
You could hear a pin drop in the hall.
The pressure was put on Marquis Yong'an, and old man Gu Zhao raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his head.
Hexi Su family, will you accompany us to the end?
That’s right. I heard that Su Jin was a favored girl when she was in her mother’s family. Even now that she is married, she still has a lot of weight in the family.
When the two old men were silent, Gu Changqing suddenly smiled: "Stay with me till the end? What do you mean by stay with me till the end? We are the Marquis' Mansion!"
The reputation of Yong'an Marquis' Mansion is definitely better than that of Hexi Su Family. What is Hexi Su Family?
Su Bingzhi glanced at Gu Changqing indifferently and said, "My Lord, it seems that your son has not inherited any of your virtues."
Gu Changqing's expression suddenly changed, and Gu Zhao also quickly spoke up: "Old Patriarch, let's take a long-term view on this matter. It's better to demolish ten temples than to destroy a marriage. Can this matter still be discussed?"
As they were talking, a servant came in and reported that Eunuch Zhou had arrived with the emperor's oral order.
Everyone in the room was stunned for a moment, and Gu Zhao quickly stood up: "Go and meet him!"
Eunuch Zhou, the envoy of the royal family, no matter how high his position in this house is, he has to bend down and bow his head obediently to go out to greet the guests.
Soon, everyone gathered at the door. Zhou Ruihai greeted Gu Zhao with a smile, and then he saw Su Bingzhi. Eunuch Zhou was stunned and immediately became respectful: "Old Su is here too. If the emperor knew you were here, he would be very happy."
Su Bingzhi smiled and returned the greeting: "I miss the emperor too."
Although the two sentences did not say much, they were enough to make Gu Zhao and Gu Changqing stare.
No, isn’t the Hexi Su family just a farming family? How come they seem to have a good relationship with the emperor?
For a moment, Gu Changqing felt a little unsure, but after thinking it over, he felt that these two people should not have much friendship. After all, one was in the capital and the other was in Hexi, so they had no intersection.
"When the emperor heard that the people from the Hexi Su clan had arrived, he asked the marquis to bring them to the palace to meet him. Has the matter in this mansion been discussed and the result been reached?"
Gu Zhao's face trembled, but he didn't give a definite answer. Zhou Ruihai was very smart, he saw it at a glance. He smiled and didn't talk to Gu Zhao anymore. Instead, he turned to Su Bingzhi and said, "We will support you."
"Don't bother me, I'm still in good health."
As Su Bingzhi spoke, he straightened his body. Zhou Ruihai praised Su for his good physique, and then he walked ahead. Su Bingzhi and Su Xilin followed behind, and the people from Yong'an Marquis' Mansion followed at the end.
From beginning to end, no one called Su Jin.
Su Bingzhi thought that this was a simple matter and he could handle it alone, so there was no need to disturb Jin'er's rest. Gu Zhao and Gu Changqing simply forgot about Su Jin.
So the group entered the palace peacefully and stood in front of Zhao Jingcheng.
Seeing Su Bingzhi, Zhao Jingcheng stood up happily, came over, and grabbed Su Bingzhi's hand: "Sir, you actually came here in person. You must have come all the way. Zhou Ruihai, please take a seat!"
gentlemen?!!
Gu Zhao and Gu Changqing widened their eyes.
Did Su Bingzhi teach the emperor? Why did he never know about this?
The two's eyes widened into bells, and Gu Zhao even suddenly felt that the matter of divorce was not something that could be decided by their mansion.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. After so many years, Your Majesty still has a pure heart and serves the country and the people. I have seen it all. It is a blessing for the Great Zhou to have Your Majesty around."
Everyone can flatter someone, but it depends on the person. The most fragrant praise comes from a once strict gentleman.
Zhao Jingcheng laughed: "If it hadn't happened suddenly, I wouldn't have left in such a hurry, but in just a few months, the shock you brought to me is enough to affect my life."
Having said that, Gu Zhao somewhat understood.
In fact, Zhao Jingcheng was not well-received when he was a prince. When he was young, the emperor took the princes to Hexi for an inspection, and the palace they lived in was the garden of the Hexi Su family.
The other princes were able to follow the emperor to see the world, but Zhao Jingcheng was the only one who was left in the palace because he was not valued. Su Bingzhi must have had contact with Zhao Jingcheng during this period.
Moreover, Su Bingzhi was not born as a clan elder. When the emperor met him, he was just a teacher in the Hexi Su family. At that time, there was someone else who was the clan elder of the Su family.
Gu Zhao thought of Mr. Zhuzhi again. He remembered that Su Bingzhi had also taught Mr. Zhuzhi. This elder’s lifelong hobby was teaching, and it seemed that he had taught quite a few people…
"I believe you two have found a solution to the problem of the Marquis's wife?"
Su Bingzhi nodded: "Your Majesty, let's divorce peacefully."
"no!"
Gu Changqing immediately retorted: "That's because you want a divorce, and our mansion hasn't agreed yet!"
"Changqing!" Gu Zhao shouted angrily, but Gu Changqing still refused to divorce.
"Su Jin is the woman I like. She has endured it for so many years. Why can't she continue to endure it?"
There was silence all around, and no one spoke.
Gu Zhaodu felt that it would be better for him not to have this son, but Su Bingzhi, on the other hand, sat there unusually calmly. It seemed that from the very beginning, this old man was very steady, as if he had 100% confidence that he could resolve the matter.
Is it because I have a teacher-student relationship with the Emperor that I feel everything is stable?
However, the emperor is kind and will never speak casually just because of this relationship. Su Bingzhi, what other tricks do you have?
While thinking, Zhou Ruihai whispered: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister and dozens of others are kneeling outside the palace..."
The rest of the words could not be heard clearly. Zhao Jingcheng had already stood up and walked out. Since the emperor had already left, the rest of the people had to stand up and follow him.
When he walked outside the hall, he saw Prime Minister Dou Qin leading the group, followed by dozens of officials, all of whom held high positions. Among them, Gu Changqing even saw his immediate superior.
"Your Majesty, I ask Your Majesty to agree to the divorce between Lord Gu and Su."
After saying that, Dou Qin led a group of people behind him to kowtow together, which shocked Gu Changqing.
What the hell, why are these people standing on Su Jin's side?
I don't see them interacting with each other normally. What's going on?
Gu Changqing was like a cat whose tail was stepped on, his fur standing on end. However, with so many people making the request together, Zhao Jingcheng, as a benevolent emperor, naturally had to nod and agree.
"Then let's divorce. What do you think, old marquis?"
Gu Zhao: ...
My head is buzzing, what else is there to think about?
Even the prime minister took the lead, and his son’s immediate superior was also involved. What could he say?
I can only say that this method of exerting pressure is really powerful!
Gu Zhao could only nod: "Old minister, I obey your order."
"Father!"
"Shut up! Do you want to take a rest for the rest of your life?"
If there is no divorce, Gu Changqing will no longer have to hold this position. If those kneeling below file a petition to impeach him, Gu Changqing will lose this idle position!
Yes, sinecures are not important in the first place. Since they can be appointed at will, they can also be dismissed at will!
Gu Changqing, you are already in your thirties, please use your brain!