mtl008 Chapter 216 Confrontation with the Old Marquis and the Princess
Chapter 216 Confrontation with the Old Marquis and the Princess
Fortunately, Gu Qingyun had almost finished eating, otherwise he would have been so angry that he would have died.
Xinhai remained the same. Since Gu Qingyun didn't say anything, he just focused on eating.
It was still noisy outside, but it seemed a bit deserted inside.
When Gu Qingyun and Xin Hai finished their meal and left, the noise outside had not stopped.
Fortunately, I bought such a big yard, otherwise the neighbors would have complained about nuisance.
After walking out of the restaurant, Gu Qingyun's heart became heavy again. He was afraid to face the truth that his grandparents were also involved in this matter, but he was still holding on to hope. What if? What if nothing happened?
"Young Master, instead of thinking too much here, you'd better go back quickly. If you don't go back, the old marquis and the princess will be asleep soon." Xin Hai saw Gu Qingyun frowning again and couldn't help urging him.
Gu Qingyun is like this. Whenever faced with matters related to his family, he always seems hesitant.
He was afraid that his decision would change the fate of his family, but he was also afraid of the consequences of not punishing evil and promoting good while sitting in the position of Shaoqing of Dali Temple.
The lights in the marquis' mansion were still bright.
"Si Yu, what did you eat? It smells so good." Gu Qingpei smelled the food from a distance and looked at Gu Qingyun with dissatisfaction.
Since the last New Year’s Eve dinner, he hasn’t had the chance to eat in the restaurant. But his younger brother is different. He can come and go freely and has tried all the delicious food in this restaurant.
"Pork trotters in sour soup." Gu Qingyun's voice was a little muffled.
"What's wrong? You look like an eggplant hit by frost." Gu Qingpei patted Gu Qingyun's head.
"It's okay, I'll go find my grandparents." Gu Qingyun didn't answer, but continued to speak listlessly.
Gu Qingpei wanted to say something, but Gu Qingyun had already walked away.
Standing outside his grandparents' yard, Gu Qingyun hesitated for a long time.
"Si Yu, you've been walking back and forth at the door, and grandparents can't sleep either." The eldest princess finally couldn't help but call Gu Qingyun.
Gu Qingyun then entered the house and greeted the old marquis and the princess, "Grandfather and grandmother."
"Tell me, you have something on your mind, that's why you're like this, going back and forth and refusing to leave. Then why are you always hesitating?" The eldest princess said unhappily.
The old marquis couldn't help but say, "A man should be strong. You are so hesitant. I don't know who you look like."
Gu Qingyun nodded and asked tentatively, "Did grandparents do anything accidentally?"
"? Speak properly." The old marquis could no longer bear it, "If you continue like this, I'll ask your father to take you away. You're talking nonsense."
Gu Qingyun then spoke carefully and told about the recent events in Guojiazhuang, including what the old yamen runner had said today.
But who would have thought that as soon as he asked hesitantly, the old marquis's face froze, "This Guo Family Manor is still rampant and overbearing now."
"Grandfather has heard of it too?" Gu Qingyun raised his head and looked at the old marquis seriously.
"I have heard of it. Not only that, I have also seen their abilities. When your mother gave birth to you, her lochia did not stop, and your father went everywhere to look for medicine. It was at this time that Guojiazhuang came to our family, saying that they were all doctors in their time, who could cure any disease, and had countless natural treasures.
Your father was very happy when he heard about it, thinking that your mother was finally saved. But who knew that the Guo Family Village came with a purpose, they wanted to marry a young lady from their clan to the Marquis's mansion as a concubine.
Your father wouldn't agree, no matter what.
They changed their strategy and said that they wanted your father to help them settle a matter. As long as the matter was settled, they would come with medicine and a barefoot doctor.
At that time, your mother's condition was becoming more and more critical. She was rarely conscious each day. The imperial physicians said that even if she was saved, she would never be able to have children again.
At that time, our family sought medical treatment everywhere, including many barefoot doctors from the Dayan Dynasty, ancestral secret prescriptions, imperial physicians, and even many famous witch doctors.
Your mother is still not well, and your father has no choice but to go to Guojiazhuang again.
But who knew that the demands of Guojiazhuang were so daunting. They wanted your father to go to the government office in Kyoto and take out all the files concerning Guojiazhuang and return them to them.
This is a capital crime, who would dare to do it?
But Guo Jiazhuang said frankly that there were so many dignitaries in Kyoto Prefecture, all of whom were powerful and influential, and it was just a matter of helping them get a small file, so there was nothing to be afraid of.
Your father didn't go, and your mother's condition didn't improve, so he looked for all the doctors in the world and finally saved your mother's life.
But for so many years, there are only you two brothers.
I originally thought that the matter would end here, but who would have thought that after a year or so, Guojiazhuang disappeared again. Even when your father went to the government office to look at the files, he could not find any trace of Guojiazhuang.
Even the people who participated in these things are gone, either transferred or killed.
The yamen runner you mentioned was the only one who was not killed."
The old marquis looked out the window with his cloudy eyes, constantly recalling what happened that year.
"Is the Guo Family Manor actually using drugs to coerce people?" Gu Qingyun was still kneeling in front of the old marquis and the princess, but his thoughts had drifted away.
"Not only that, there are doctors, prescriptions, medicinal herbs, and even... they also made a lot of things that are said to prolong life. Aren't these old guys in our Kyoto Prefecture most afraid of death?" The old marquis recalled Guojiazhuang.
“The people in this village are useless, but they are extremely popular in the upper class. Pah - last time, someone invited me to a Hundred Flowers Banquet and mentioned to me some kind of beauty product from Guojiazhuang. I think it’s all fake. People will become ugly when they get old, and it’s useless no matter what you use.” The princess didn’t like those who would do anything for money, not to mention that this was a whole village that would do anything to get money.
"But if they do it for money, why would they spend so much time and energy to delete the so-called small files?" Gu Qingyun expressed his confusion.
"You have been born into a life of luxury, so naturally you don't understand this feeling. If you have no money and power, there is an ability that can make you powerful and respected. You will also continue to consume this ability. There are few people in this world who can truly be free from desires." The old marquis looked at his grandson.
Gu Qingyun is a very good and obedient child. He has been obedient since childhood. Although he is a little naughty sometimes, he has never made any big mistakes.
Therefore, even though he was provided with fine clothes and delicious food, and had worked in the Dali Temple for so many years, he still did not really understand the mentality of ordinary people.
"But there are many people who also have the ability but do not pursue these things and still live a good life." Gu Qingyun suddenly thought of An Qiao again.
"So, it's impossible for everyone to be a bad person, but it's possible for them to become bad at any time." The old marquis said slowly. This grandson is good in every way, but in his eyes, he always looks like a child.