Chapter 109 The people who hunted Ye Hesheng
Zhang Jian's eyes opened wide. Only then did he realize how terrifying Gu Ruanci was despite his young age.
All their plans were probably transparent to Gu Ruanci from the very beginning.
"You know everything, you know everything..." Zhang Jian repeated in a low voice.
Sure enough, another servant came running over to report: "Master, the lady has been rescued..."
Zhang Jian knew that he had no way to struggle and could only sit on the ground dejectedly.
When the government officials arrived, the situation had already been brought under control.
The three old men didn't find any chance to escape at all. They were being watched closely and couldn't get away.
After this incident, the engagements of the granddaughters and granddaughters-in-law of several of their families were indeed cancelled, and those who were already married also began to have a hard time in their husband's families.
Gu Ruanci did not choose to just punish them, but instead protected their possibly innocent family members. After all, these things were caused by themselves.
If they succeed in spreading rumors, his own reputation will be ruined, and the reputation of the Shouguo Mansion will also be ruined.
But these are all later matters, and it is not what Gu Ruanci wants to control.
This incident spread throughout the entire Dizhou City that day and alarmed the palace.
After hearing this, the emperor was furious and directly ordered the Ministry of Justice and the Three Courts to participate in the trial and make sure to find out the whole story.
Zhang Jian, who had finally climbed to the position of Shangshu, ended his drama on the stage of the court in this way. Even if someone helped him take responsibility this time, he could only be a small official, and there would be no possibility for him to stand in a higher position again in the future.
"Thank goodness the prince reminded me this time, otherwise today's matter would have been really difficult to handle. Even the people who went to the manor were from the prince's side..."
In the evening, when they were reviewing the situation, Gu Ruanci sighed.
"Before, we thought it was an honor for him that you took the initiative to help him with his medical treatment. Now it seems that it is indeed a cooperation..." Gu Yuting was very rational.
They didn't know much about Lu Enyan. After all, due to his health, he didn't have many opportunities to interact with these people on a daily basis.
Gu Yuxuan also said: "Yes, those three old men are really lying with their eyes open, and they are as fearless as dead pigs. People who don't know the situation can easily be fooled by them."
Gu Congyun and Zhuang Hefeng remained silent. They still couldn't understand why all the kindness they had shown over the years had yielded such results towards the Zhang family.
If Lu Enyan hadn’t reminded them in time, their entire family would have been caught in the whirlpool.
"I have been at the border with my father and mother for so long, and I have witnessed real bloodshed and sacrifice, but today's betrayal by the brother I once took care of was truly shocking to me." Gu Yuting knew what his father and mother were thinking.
Gu Congyun finally spoke: "When did he become this kind of person?"
Gu Ruanci said directly, "He has always been like that, but what father gave him before was already enough to meet his needs. So in his eyes, father is the best big brother, the mountain he always looks up to. With father's support, his position is getting higher and higher, and his ambition is getting bigger and bigger. Especially since the rank of the Minister of War is lower than father's, some official matters have to be reported to you, and he feels unbalanced."
Zhuang Hefeng still didn't say anything, but just sighed heavily.
"From the moment they proposed to disassociate themselves, my father and mother already understood that your relationship could no longer be the same. However, you chose to respect them, and they chose to find a new way out."
Gu Ruanci did not hide anything. If she could not say something clearly, her father, who was a man of great loyalty, might even blame himself.
"That's right. Who doesn't know what Zhang Yanshu is trying to do by following County Master Mingyue all day? Given the relationship between our two families, Zhang Yanshu actually resorted to mocking and using soft words to please Lu Wenxue at the banquet. We should have understood long ago that the Zhang family doesn't just want to break free from the oppression of the Shouguo Mansion, they even want to replace it. And the Duanwang Mansion is a great opportunity. After all, they have a dying prince..."
Gu Yuting stopped talking here.
Gu Congyun finally nodded, and then said with a sense of relief: "This matter is indeed not our fault. After all, we have a clear conscience... In the final analysis, this matter is indeed thanks to the prince. Soft words, now our two families can't openly interact with each other because of him, so please help us express our gratitude."
"I understand, father."
Gu Yulou said suddenly: "Just don't let him take advantage of you."
The Gu family all looked up at him, then lowered their heads in tacit understanding.
Time waits for no one.
After a few days, the affairs of the Zhang family came to an end. The group of people who wanted to "kill" the Mei family were silenced. Zhang Jian saved his life, but he could not keep his official position. The emperor sent him to a remote place to serve, and he probably would never have the chance to come back in this lifetime. No matter how reluctant Zhang Yanshu and Zhang Ruyuan were to leave the prosperity of Dizhou, they had no choice but to go with him.
Gu Ruanci remained calm throughout. Zhang Jian's mind was not that meticulous. The person who helped him design all this in the beginning was not only unharmed, but no one even suspected that there was such a person behind it.
"You should be interested in this. It was found on those people who were silenced."
In the Empress Dowager's bedroom, Lu Enyan casually handed a piece of paper to Gu Ruanci.
After Gu Ruanci took it, he saw the pattern copied on the paper and it did look familiar.
"The man who hunted down my mother and me also had this tattoo."
Unexpectedly, after many years, she saw this thing again.
"I'm helping you investigate. These people don't seem to be active much, so there are very few clues left."
"Thank you, Your Majesty... My suggestion is to follow Zhou Zhili's instructions."
Gu Runci has been investigating this matter over the years, but just like what Lu Enyan said, they seemed to have disappeared after that incident.
I can't believe that these people are being mobilized for a small family like Mei.
Lu Enyan couldn't figure out what Ye Hesheng and Mei had in common.
"Imperial Doctor Zhang has asked my uncle the Emperor for permission to take over from Imperial Doctor Zang to diagnose my pulse..." Lu Enyan said.
"He is becoming more and more active in his fight. Is it to help his cousin?" Gu Ruanci asked.
Lu Enyan did not answer directly, but said: "I have already refused. After all, in their eyes, I no longer have any hope for my condition."
Gu Ruanci knew what his pause just now meant. It's not that Zhang Jian has not participated in the diagnosis and treatment of Lu Enyan over the years, but there is really no better way than Zang Jizhi to delay Lu Enyan's condition.
Now that he suddenly asked for the job, I'm afraid someone wants him to do so.
Gu Ruanci Zhang Ruo casually asked, "If Imperial Doctor Zhang learns the Nine Yang Revitalizing Needles from his new disciple, shouldn't he kneel down and call me Senior?"
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