It seems this is a calamity for the Guan family!
"Father, what mistake has Master made that you want to expel him from the Guan family?!" Seeing the solemn scene, Madam Su turned pale with fright and knelt on the ground, pleading desperately.
"Father, you must think this over!"
"What mistake did you make? Think it over? Humph!"
"You don't need to play dumb here! Do you think I don't know what this unfilial son has done? It was all your instigation!" Elder Guan said coldly.
"My unfilial son wasn't originally this wicked. Ever since you married into the Guan family, has there not been a single day of peace!"
"Since you're here too, let's train together."
"Not only this unfilial son, but all of you, get out of the Guan residence!" After saying this, Elder Guan couldn't catch his breath and coughed violently.
"Father, you can't say that about your daughter-in-law!" Su Shi stubbornly refused to admit it. She nudged Guan Wude and gestured with her eyes for him to explain and plead for mercy, hoping that the old man would forgive them this time out of consideration for their father-son relationship.
You old geezer!
Guan Wude glared fiercely at the old man sitting in the main seat. He really hoped that the old man would just cough and die without taking another breath.
Guan Guan hurriedly handed a cup of warm tea to Grand Secretary Guan, gently supporting his chest to help him catch his breath.
"Grandfather! Grandfather, don't you recognize Qinqin anymore?!" Guan Qinqin panicked when she heard Grandfather Guan tell them all to get lost. If Grandfather Guan wasn't there, who would help her find a husband?!
If Grand Secretary Guan were to arrange a marriage for her, he would surely be able to find her a good match. However, if someone else were to arrange the marriage, her dream of becoming the Crown Princess would likely be shattered.
Guan Qinqin knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face, pleading with Grand Secretary Guan.
"Qinqin, child, you've been corrupted by your parents!" Grand Secretary Guan said with a heavy heart.
"It was wrong of you, it was wrong of you to let your mother raise you. Look at you now, what have you become?"
Grand Secretary Guan hardened his heart and said, "I will send you to the Buddhist temple to eat vegetarian food, chant Buddhist scriptures, and reflect on your mistakes. Once you have purified your mind and senses, you can return home!"
"Grandfather! I don't want to go to the Buddhist hall!" Guan Qinqin screamed in anguish.
"Guards, drag them out!" Grand Secretary Guan rubbed his forehead; he felt exhausted and didn't want to look at them anymore.
Several servants came up and grabbed Guan Wude's arms, trying to drag him out.
"Father, I am an official appointed by the imperial court, you can't treat me like this!" Guan Wude had no choice but to shout.
Zhao Zhongquan was waiting outside when he heard Guan Wude's words and realized that His Majesty's decree had not yet been delivered.
When I first arrived, I was so worried about the little princess's safety that I completely forgot about this matter.
He strode up to Grand Secretary Guan and said loudly, "Uh, Grand Secretary Guan, by His Majesty's decree, Guan Wude has disrespected his elders and violated the established order and etiquette. He is hereby dismissed from his position as a Hanlin Academy Academician, effective immediately."
"In other words, Guan Wude, you have been dismissed from your post."
Grand Secretary Guan nodded, bowed, and then waved his hand to signal his servants to get to work.
The servants dragged the weeping group away from the front hall.
Yun Duoduo had some doubts about the outcome of this matter.
Guan Wude was his eldest son, and in the end, Grand Secretary Guan couldn't bear to punish Guan Wude severely. He simply told him never to appear in front of him again.
However, she always felt that Guan Wude was not the kind of person who would let things go easily.
...
After the front hall was cleared up, Yun Duoduo prepared to return to the palace with Zhao Zhongquan.
"Grandpa Guan, now that the matter has been resolved, we won't stay at your residence and bother you any longer," Yun Duoduo said in her childish voice.
Her voice was soft and sweet, but the words she spoke were remarkably mature.
"Guan Guan, Huo Huo, Zhuang Zhuang, and I are about to leave."
"We, the entire Guan family, are truly grateful for the Ninth Princess's great kindness!" said Fang Yi, Guan Guan's father, with gratitude.
"Ninth Princess, if there is anything you need my help with, please just say the word." Just now, when Grand Secretary Guan reprimanded Guan Wude's family, Fang Yi had not said a word, but just watched from the side.
Yun Duoduo looked at Fang Yi, unable to think of any way to get the bookstore owner's help.
She shook her head. "Thank you, Uncle Fang. I appreciate your kind gesture."
"Yes, we owe a great deal to the Ninth Princess this time." Grand Secretary Guan nodded.
"Ninth Princess, would you like to visit my library? Some of the ancient books from the previous dynasty are all unique copies here." The old man, who was so angry that he was about to vomit blood just now, was now smiling at Yun Duoduo.
"I also have many paintings, calligraphy, and porcelain vases, all of which are treasures."
Ancient books? She wasn't interested. If these ancient books could travel through time and be brought back to the modern era, they could fetch a large sum of money. However, in this era, ancient books couldn't be converted into cash...
[Calligraphy and paintings, porcelain vases...]
By the way!
"I heard that Grand Secretary Guan has a painting called 'Ten Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains.' Would you be willing to part with it?" She suddenly remembered that her father had sent his favorite painting to the Guan residence in order to persuade Grand Secretary Guan to allow members of the Guan family to enter the palace as her study companions.
This is a good opportunity to retrieve my father's painting.
"Hahaha!" Grand Secretary Guan stroked his beard, stood there stunned for a long time, and then burst into laughter.
This little girl is really shrewd!
"Laifu! Wrap up this 'Ten Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains' scroll for the little princess!"
The servant named Laifu, who was standing next to Grand Secretary Guan, turned and left the main hall to retrieve the painting.
Zhao Zhongquan looked at Yun Duoduo with a smile, [Little princess, you're so smart, you know how to care for others!]
Zhao Zhongquan looked down at the little dumpling in front of him and felt that she was much smarter than the princes in the palace.
Moreover, she cares deeply for His Majesty; she's truly a considerate and caring person.
Hearing Zhao Zhongquan's praise for her, Yun Duoduo felt a surge of joy.
"Thank you very much, Grand Secretary Guan!"
The servant named Laifu quickly brought over the painting, which was in a sandalwood box. Yun Duoduo handed the painting to Zhao Zhongquan.
Zhao Zhongquan opened the box, glanced at the corner of the painting, and saw a seal of Yun Beiye on it. He nodded with a smile, confirming that this was the painting he had sent from the palace.
Holding the painting, Yun Duoduo and the others walked towards the entrance of the Guan residence, where Guan Guan and Zhuzhu came out to see them off.
"Guan Guan, we're going back to the palace. See you at school next time!" Yun Duoduo waved to Guan Guan.
"See you at school." Guan Guan smiled and waved to the three of them.
"We're leaving." Jin Zhuangzhuang held onto one of Yun Duoduo's fingers and waved his hand in her manner.
"Zhuangzhuang, come play next time!" Zhuzhu really liked Jin Zhuangzhuang because with Jin Zhuangzhuang around, she wasn't the one who couldn't speak properly anymore.
"Guan Guan, you have a beautiful smile!" Sun Huohuo grinned, gazing at Guan Guan with a dazed expression.
Guan Guan lowered his head in embarrassment and remained silent.
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