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

Regardless of whether it is justified or not, a preemptive strike can always seize the initiative. Xu Ziqi just frowned, and before he said a few words, Gu Yunji had already sputtered so much that he couldn't even get a word in.

Gu Yunji's face turned red and he looked as if he was angry. He said emotionally: "Gao Shishu has been listed as a rebel by the court. In any case, selling food and supplies to the rebels is collusion with the Japanese! It is aiding the evil! If I keep going as I am According to the imperial court’s legal punishment, these people on the list are considered lenient by having their homes confiscated and exiled!”

Xu Ziqi's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he couldn't tell from Gu Yunji's expression whether it was out of anger or something real. He could only make random guesses in secret.

"I am the prefect of Shaoxing. Logically speaking, I should deal with all those who break the law in accordance with the law. But at the same time, I am the son-in-law of the Xu family, so I cannot completely ignore my in-law friendship. Now people outside are staring at me, wanting to see me Will he treat everyone equally and destroy his relatives for the sake of his own family?"

"I am in a difficult time now. I am so worried that I can't sleep at night. After thinking about it, I decided to inform the uncle of the synagogue about this matter and discuss it with you. I took the risk at this juncture and came here. As a result, When we met, my cousin not only didn’t think of a solution for me, but instead scolded me for not respecting my elders. I really feel so miserable that I can’t express it!”

As he spoke, Gu Yunji's eyes turned red and he wiped his tears decently, looking heartbroken.

After hearing this, Xu Ziqi felt vaguely that something was wrong. He couldn't explain the details. He felt that he was being led away by Gu Yunji. He subconsciously felt a trace of guilt: "Niece-in-law..."

Gu Yunji became more and more excited, almost bursting into tears: "My uncle mentioned my father-in-law just now, and I want to tell you that this is the most difficult part for me! My father-in-law is my teacher on the one hand, and my wife's teacher on the other. Father, as a son-in-law, if I deal with the Xu family in accordance with the law, I will have no face to see my father-in-law."

"But as a disciple, if I bend the law for personal gain and show mercy to the Xu family who broke the law, and I feel ashamed of my teacher's years of teaching, neither path will lead to success. Since ancient times, it has been difficult to have both loyalty and filial piety. I think it would be worse. Forget about resigning from this position, so as to preserve a reputation of filial piety!"

At this point, Gu Yunji took a deep breath and suddenly changed his subject: "However, my colleagues told me that although it is difficult to have both loyalty and filial piety, most of the time, loyalty comes first and filial piety comes last. Because of my relationship with the Xu family, Because of my relationship, I have often attracted criticism since I took office. It is believed that the Xu family and I are protecting each other, and we use our power to secretly facilitate the Xu family. "

"My colleagues advised me that I should take advantage of this opportunity to deal with the Xu family neatly. This will not only remove the stigma on my body, but also establish my authority and make the people of Shaoxing realize that I, Gu Yunji, am a righteous person who kills relatives and only respects the law and not family ties." A good official!"

When Gu Yunji said this, he looked solemn and his eyes were full of determination, as if he really planned to do this.Xu Ziqi's scalp tightened, and he waved his hands repeatedly in fear: "This can't be done, this can't be done! Don't be impulsive, niece-in-law!"

Gu Yunji has been working hard in the officialdom over the years. Not to mention how much his political level has improved, but his acting skills have indeed improved a lot. After "revealing his true feelings", Xu Ziqi was stunned to be bypassed by him. Where? I still remember why I got angry in the first place. I just wanted to calm down Gu Yunji quickly, lest he impulsively destroy the Xu family.

Xu Ziqi pulled Gu Yunji to sit down, called the servant to change him a cup of hot tea, and said seriously: "Niece-in-law, don't worry, let's have a cup of tea first. In-laws are not comparable to ordinary relationships. You are marrying my direct relative. It's not an exaggeration to say that I am half of the Xu family. How can the matter be so serious?" Gu Yunji kept talking for a long time, his throat was already so dry that it was smoking, but he still pretended to be careless on his face. As she drank tea, she sighed: "How could I not know that our two families have a close relationship? After Shuhua found out that the Xu family was suspected of collaborating with the Japanese, she cried in front of me several times and begged me to let her natal family go. .”

"Uncle, you know that Shuhua and I were married when we were young. When I see her sad, it feels like I have been stabbed by a knife. I feel no better than she does. If I completely ignore her wishes, I will be in trouble again in the future. How to face her, how to face our daughter?"

Xu Shuhua understood, but Gu Yunji had to think about his wife. After all, the Xu family was her natal family. If she really broke up with the Xu family, Xu Shuhua would be criticized and scolded by the Xu family at best, and would no longer have her natal family to rely on.

In this era, women regarded their husbands as their top priority, and Xu Ziqi didn't know the inside story. At first glance, she really thought that Xu Shuhua had no say in front of her husband. The fact that Gu Yunji came to Xu's house today was the result of her "crying and begging" with all her efforts.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Xu Ziqi not only did not complain about Xu Shuhua, but was grateful in his heart that she could speak for the Xu family in front of Gu Yunji, and quickly echoed: "What my niece-in-law said is that you have a good relationship with Shuhua's niece, and the two families are already good friends. We are like a family, and some things can be solved within the family, so there is no need to make trouble outside."

Gu Yunji sighed: "I think this is also the case, that's why I came to uncle to vent your anger today. I have to say something: treason with the Japanese is a serious crime, and the crimes of the Xu family on this list are relatively serious. If it really happens If the trouble gets bigger, let alone exile, it is not impossible to confiscate the house and behead the person."

"But -" Xu Ziqi's heart was raised high as he heard Gu Yunji suddenly make a sharp turn, "Since they are all first-time offenders and did not understand the stakes behind this before, the punishment this time will be lighter, and they will be confiscated and exiled. That’s it. As for the other things... I’ll take care of the relationship and run the business at that time. I won’t fight for it in court, but I’ll just fine you.”

Xu Ziqi breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, that's good...the fine is easy to say, as long as we don't go to court and don't make the matter a big deal, we can pay any fine."

Having achieved his goal, Gu Yunji could hardly suppress the raised corners of his mouth. He coughed twice quickly and pretended to be serious: "It is not good if things are delayed for a long time. Things will change if they are delayed. If possible, uncle should pay the fine as soon as possible." Come up here, otherwise others will find out the clues and accuse me of bending the law for personal gain."

Xu Ziqi immediately assured: "Of course, the fine amount is what is written at the top of the list, right? Don't worry, niece and son-in-law, I will go to the accountant now and ask them to transfer the money to you immediately."

"There's no need to be in such a hurry." Gu Yunji stood up and adjusted his miter, "Junior has official duties to attend to and will have to go on duty later. My uncle just needs to hand over the fine to the government office before noon today. .”

"Oh, by the way, I have to remind my uncle that this time is just a preliminary investigation, and generally the sentences are light, so I just pay a fine. But if there is a next time, it will be really punished as a Japanese crime. Don't talk about it then. It’s me, not even the King of Heaven can save me.”