Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

Chapter 144 Revealed
Hearing this, Gu Kai Qi Wei sighed imperceptibly.

Although Gu Mingan was the first to suspect Cheng Yan, the search of the room was approved by him and Gu Zhengde, which represented the attitude of the entire Gu family, not Gu Mingan's personal behavior.It was enough to apologize to Cheng Yan in public, but to actually post the apology letter on the outer wall of the school for people to stop and watch. This was not only embarrassing Gu Mingan, but also embarrassing Songjiang Gu's family.

There are so many children from aristocratic families in the school, if this matter is known to them, it may spread throughout Songjiang Prefecture within a few days.Willfully oppressing poor scholars and wronging him for stealing property, if word spreads, will the Gu family's reputation be ruined?

From the Gu family's point of view, the best solution is to reduce the impact to a minimum by turning major issues into minor ones.As the patriarch of the Gu family and the patriarch of the Gu family in Songjiang, Gu Zhengde naturally prioritized the interests of the Gu family, and it was impossible to do such a self-slapping thing.

If Gu Kaiqi was in charge today, he might still consider the feelings of Gu Yunji and Cheng Yan and choose a compromise.But at this moment, Gu Zhengde was present, it was inevitable to settle the matter, and Gu Yunji was doomed not to get the result he wanted.

I'm still young, and my thoughts are a little too naive.Gu Kaiqi sighed silently.

Regarding Gu Yunji's question, Gu Zhengde acted as if he had never heard of it, and looked around the crowd majestically, warning:
"Today's incident was a misunderstanding from the beginning to the end. Mr. Cheng did not steal it, nor did he lose the imperial treasure, but Ming An left Ruyi in the school and forgot, and Yun Ji just sent it back to him. If someone dares to go out and talk nonsense, you will know the consequences yourself. Can you remember everything clearly?"

All the servants and maidservants bowed their heads in unison and responded: "I remember clearly."

Seeing Gu Zhengde turning a blind eye to him, Gu Yunji was anxious, and suddenly called out: "Grandfather!"

Gu Zhengde's expression finally fluctuated, he raised his eyelids and glanced at him lightly, his eyes were desolate and indifferent, yet unquestionable, and he hadn't spoken for a long time.

Gu Yunji gradually realized something, the hope in his eyes was extinguished little by little, and he gritted his teeth reluctantly.

After a long while, he heard Gu Zhengde's steady voice: "Ji'er, you are a sensible child, I think you know what this will bring to the Gu family. Now that Ruyi has been found, Gu Ming'an will be punished by me, so the matter should stop here. There's no point in continuing to entangle."

"Why is it meaningless? Gu Ming'an framed Cheng Yan and blatantly publicized that he stole something. So many people in the school heard it. Now that he is proven innocent, he should be cleared."

Gu Yunji's eyes were flushed, he pushed away Cheng Yan's hand pulling his sleeve, looked at Gu Zhengde and complained: "Come here as a guest, but the host suspects theft, and even the room was searched, how much does this affect Cheng Yan's reputation, Don't you know?"

"So in order to restore Cheng Yan's reputation, you don't even care about the face of the Gu family?" Gu Zhengde's face darkened, and his tone became cold, "Gu Yunji, don't forget, you are a child of my Gu family. It is important not to act willfully."

"What's more, I didn't know about your agreement with Gu Mingan at the beginning, and I didn't approve it. Naturally, I couldn't talk about witnessing and urging him to fulfill his promise."

Gu Yunji really didn't expect that the patriarch of the dignified Gu clan would turn his face so ruthless to the point that he could deny everything he said just now on the spot, without the capacity and tolerance that a big family should have.For a moment, I was both shocked and disappointed, my eyes were full of unwillingness, and my fingers trembled slightly.

Cheng Yan was afraid that he would lose control of his emotions, so he quickly pulled him back a step, and persuaded him in a low voice: "Don't talk about Yun Ji. It's best if the matter can be resolved safely. I don't want an apology letter, and I don't need clarification. Just pretend nothing happened. Let's go."

Does he need clarification?No need to blame.

First, he was made things difficult by Gu Ming'an because of his background, and then he was humiliated by him in public at school, and now he was accused of stealing things, and he was stigmatized as a thief. As a person involved, Cheng Yan felt more grievance and anger than anyone else, but he Can only endure.

This is not the first time he has been insulted, nor is it the first time he has been discriminated against. These shadows have been with him since the moment Cheng Yan learned to read and wanted to cross class.

There is a difference between high and low, and there is equal status. In this society, everyone has never been equal.A poor scholar from a poor family, no matter how talented Zong Chengyan is, before he really makes achievements, such an identity will not make people look high.

As an aristocratic family, the Gu family is not without tolerance, it's just that their tolerance is based on the same level of communication, whether they are high-ranking officials, or high-ranking people, no matter how you look at it, Cheng Yan is not included in this list, so naturally It's not worth them sacrificing their interests to make friends.

From the very beginning, Cheng Yan had no expectations for the outcome of today's incident, and he was lucky to have successfully cleared himself of the suspicion of theft. How could he expect the Gu family to lower their stance and apologize to him, a humble scholar?

There are friends on one side and family on the other. Gu Yunji is sandwiched between them, and he can still stand on his side from the beginning to the end, arguing for him. Cheng Yan is already very grateful for this, and naturally he doesn't want him to reconcile with him for himself. Gu Zhengde was unhappy.

Seeing that Cheng Yan was quite acquainted and didn't mess around with Gu Yunji, Gu Zhengde's face looked better, and he said in a calm tone: "Mr. Cheng, I have wronged you this time. Don't worry, I will definitely restrain Gu Mingan from now on, and I won't let you down again. He made things difficult for you, so you just study in peace and prepare for the provincial exam, if you need anything, you can tell me anytime."

Cheng Yan nodded slightly, with a neither humble nor overbearing attitude: "Master Gu is serious. As the elder said before, today's incident is just a misunderstanding, and there is nothing wrong with it. Cheng Yan can go to Gu's school to study and attend classes thanks to your support. , it is already a great honor, how dare you disturb me again."

What he said was appropriate, Gu Zhengde nodded in satisfaction, and his eyes showed appreciation: "In that case, then Mr. Cheng, go back to class quickly, don't be delayed any longer."

"Yes." Seeing Gu Yunji on the side lowered his head and said nothing, Cheng Yan was a little worried, but Gu Zhengde said so, so he couldn't stay longer, so he turned around and left after a reply.

"And fourth, you are in poor health, go back and rest early, don't stand on the porch to blow the wind."

From the corner of the eye, he caught sight of Gu Mingan who was still kneeling on the ground. Gu Zhengde turned cold and kicked him lightly: "You are told to kneel in the ancestral hall, what are you doing here? Do you still want me to invite you?"

"Grandson, grandson is going now." Gu Mingan hurriedly got up from the ground, saluted Gu Zhengde indiscriminately, then turned and ran towards the ancestral hall.

After retreating from the crowd one by one, Gu Zhengde took a leisurely look at Gu Yunji and said lightly, "Follow me to the study, I have something to tell you."

(End of this chapter)