Chapter 685 Door-to-Door Visit
Therefore, making a big fuss about a small matter to deter the other party from taking action was the best way to escape at that time.
Meng Wei was unaware that the Duke of Anguo's mansion would target Gu Yuxin. She thought that if she didn't make a big fuss about this, she would have to suffer the consequences.
After that, who knows what trouble might arise? Rather than dealing with these people, it would be better to find an excuse to return to the Marquis's residence first.
"I wonder if the Zhang family will cause trouble for my father."
After all, Gu Jin was also considered the other party's subordinate, so Meng Wei couldn't help but think of this.
“The Zhang family and my father have been at odds for a long time, otherwise that young master Zhang would not have humiliated Zongjie like this, in order to slap the face of the Marquis’s mansion. Moreover, with young master Zhang around, the Secretariat does not dare to act rashly.”
As Gu Shuyan spoke, her gaze swept over Young Master Zhang, who had already left through the side gate, and a mocking smile curled at the corner of her lips.
"Madams, Miss Gu, I won't be going with you."
Geng Qiuyin suddenly spoke up, and only then did everyone remember that there was a boy with them.
"Thank you for speaking up for justice today, young master."
Meng Wei thanked Geng Qiuyin, but Geng Qiuyin waved his hand shyly, "I couldn't have stood up sooner, otherwise Young Master Gu wouldn't have been bullied."
"Even if Young Master Geng had stood up earlier, it would have just meant one more person being bullied."
Gu Shuyan glanced at Geng Qiuyin's face. It wasn't that she looked down on Geng Qiuyin, but rather that the power of the Grand Secretary was too great, and the Geng family simply couldn't contend with him.
Geng Qiuyin knew that Gu Shuyan was telling the truth, but he still couldn't help but cautiously glance at Gu Yuxin.
This young woman has an independent personality, which was evident from her words and actions just now. I wonder if she'll blame herself for standing by and watching her younger brother.
Geng Qiuyin didn't know why, but even though it was the first time he had met Gu Yuxin, he couldn't help but care about her opinion of him.
Gu Yuxin felt a little confused by Geng Qiuyin's gaze, but when she thought about his behavior just now, she felt a little guilty.
After bidding farewell to Geng Qiuyin, the carriage slowly headed towards the Gu residence.
Meanwhile, Madam Zhang, who watched helplessly as her son was taken away, became anxious and summoned her own carriage, rushing back to the Zhang family home.
The old lady and the Duke of Anguo breathed a sigh of relief as everyone left.
In their view, as long as things didn't escalate further at the Duke of Anguo's residence, it didn't matter how the matter turned out.
When Gu Shuyan returned to the manor, she did not lock up Young Master Zhang as she had imagined. Instead, she arranged for him to stay in the best guest room and be served the best food and drink.
Young Master Zhang thought that the Gu family would take the opportunity to retaliate against him for what he said at the banquet, but he never expected that he would be living a life he had never had at home.
To satisfy all of Young Master Zhang's demands, Gu Shuyan went so far as to summon more than a dozen people to serve him, and most importantly, she also found him two of the most popular prostitutes in the capital.
Upon receiving the news, the Secretariat rushed over with Madam Zhang. Gu Jin did not have Zhang Xiao Gongzi brought directly, but instead treated the two of them with great hospitality.
“Lord Gu, the reason I have disturbed you today is because of my good-for-nothing grandson. That boy did such a thing, hurting your esteemed third son. I am here to apologize to the Lord’s mansion on his behalf. I hope that Your Excellency will be magnanimous and let him come back with me.”
Compared to Madam Zhang's magnanimity, the tone of the Grand Secretary was more like that of someone coming to ask for a favor.
"Although children may speak without thinking, Young Master Zhang must be thirteen or fourteen years old this year! It is truly unbecoming of your family to have Young Master Zhang bully a child like this."
Gu Jin's words were quite polite; it was already good enough that she didn't directly accuse the Zhang family of abusing their power.
Lord Zhang naturally knew that Gu Jin was saving face for him, so he immediately smiled awkwardly and nodded solemnly to Gu Jin again.
"Yes, yes, I will certainly educate them properly when I get back."
Lord Zhang continued to make assurances. Although he was certain that the Gu family wouldn't dare to do anything to his grandson, he couldn't guarantee that his grandson wouldn't suffer at their hands, given the eccentric behavior of the Gu family's eldest daughter.
The Gu family had no intention of harming a young child. Seeing that the other party's attitude was reasonable, they immediately waved their hand and signaled someone to bring Young Master Zhang over.
Young Master Zhang was having a good time with two prostitutes when he was suddenly interrupted, which made him a little annoyed.
Tell them I'm coming right away!
Young Master Zhang irritably dismissed the servant who came looking for him, then reluctantly glanced at the two prostitutes beside him.
"It must be my grandfather coming to pick me up. Here's what I'll do: write down your addresses on a piece of paper, and I'll come and give you a lecture later."
The two prostitutes were making their living this way, so of course they agreed. They eagerly handed over their addresses to Young Master Zhang before reluctantly watching him leave.
When Young Master Zhang arrived at the front hall of the Gu residence, he stood with his hands on his hips, looking quite like his mother.
"My son, you've lost weight."
Although it had only been a short time since Young Master Zhang arrived at the Marquis's residence, Madam Zhang felt as if her son had been there for a long time.
Given the long period of time, Madam Zhang did not believe that Gu Shuyan, with her violent temper, would not have laid a hand on her own son, which is why she asked this question.
"Don't worry, Mother, your son is fine!"
Young Master Zhang shook his head, seemingly quite pleased with his mother's concern.
Seeing that Young Master Zhang seemed to be the same as before, Madam Zhang finally felt relieved.
Kneel down!
After the mother and daughter exchanged pleasantries, Zhang Zhongshu sternly ordered the young master Zhang, "Kneel down!"
"grandfather?"
Young Master Zhang was puzzled and wanted to refute, but when he met Zhang Zhongshu's eyes, he didn't dare to say anything.
Do you know your mistake?
As soon as Young Master Zhang knelt down, Zhang Zhongshu took the ruler that had been hidden behind his back and began to strike Young Master Zhang's back repeatedly.
Just moments ago, Young Master Zhang was being treated as an honored guest, but in the blink of an eye, he was beaten until he was crying for his parents.
Zhang Zhongshu's men showed no mercy, their posture suggesting they intended to beat the man to death in the Gu family.
As an elder, Gu Jin naturally couldn't bear to watch the young master Zhang being beaten. In addition, Madam Zhang was crying her heart out. Seeing that the punishment was almost over, Gu Jin had no choice but to step forward and stop it.
"Your Excellency, even if the young master has made a mistake, he is still a child. Just take him back and educate him properly. Please don't hit him anymore."
Zhang Zhongshu had been waiting for these words. Upon hearing Gu Jin's reply, he struck her twice more before shouting, "Get back here now!"
As soon as Zhang Zhongshu finished speaking, the young master Zhang was helped by Madam Zhang and walked quickly outside.
Inside the hall, Zhang Zhongshu was still apologizing to Gu Jin, and no one noticed that Gu Shuyan and Gu Yuxin were standing under a tree in the corner.
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