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

The nephews and nieces are generally around five or six years old, which is the age when they can jump and make trouble. The children are very curious, and one "third uncle" surrounds Gu Yunji, talking about what he will see and experience outside, talking all over the place. The chattering was so noisy that Gu Yunji's head was buzzing.

After finally getting out, Gu Yunji wanted to go back to his yard to have a look and miss his old time in Beijing, but he didn't expect that this place had already become the residence of his nephews and nieces, and he didn't know where the old things were.

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang looked a little embarrassed: "There have been many children born in the family in recent years, and the house is too small to live in. We saw that your yard is empty and no one lives in it, so we temporarily made it available for your nephews." ...Of course, your things are all stored in the warehouse and have not been thrown away."

Gu Yunji is not a person who cares about everything, and he understands this: "There is a lot of money in the capital, and it is not easy to find a house that suits your needs. Our family has been away from Beijing for a long time, so there is no need for the yard to be empty. It should be used by my nephews." "

"I was just about to say that there are so many people in my family now that we can't live together, so we won't come back to join you. Fortunately, His Majesty has given you a house, which is just east of Beicheng District, not far from here. Our family It’s convenient for the three of us to move there.”

Mrs. Wang smiled happily when she heard this: "That's very good. We are a family after all. We are worried that you will not get used to it after living in your own small family for a long time. Anyway, you have all returned to the capital now and will move around frequently in the future. In fact, it is the same..."

While Mrs. Wang was talking, Gu Kaizhen, who was silent and silent, suddenly said: "There is no need to move around often. Since you have moved out, it is equivalent to separating the family. In the future, except for holidays, it is better to reduce the number of contacts."

As soon as these words came out, the originally bustling hall suddenly fell silent, and Gu Yunji's smile froze on his face.

Gu Yunxiao's expression changed, he was shocked and angry: "What did father say?! The third brother and his family finally came back. Why do you say this? We just moved out. When did we say we were going to separate?"

Seeing that Gu Yunji looked bad, he quickly made amends: "Third brother, don't take it to heart. I think my father drank too much today and was temporarily confused..."

"I'm not confused."

Gu Kaizhen's voice was dull and hoarse: "I'm very sober. Let me say it again, if the third child moves out this time, he will be separated from us alone. From now on, you don't need to worry about the family affairs. Of course, you We have nothing to do with it.”

Gu Yunxiao stood up anxiously: "Father!"

"Don't talk yet, sit down." Gu Kaizhen forced Gu Yunxiao to sit down with his eyes, and then waved his hand, indicating to Zheng Xiuyun to take the children out, leaving only the adults in the hall.

Gu Yunji watched his movements without saying a word, and forced a smile: "Father, what do you mean? I just came back, are you going to separate the family with me? And separate me alone?"

After not seeing each other for a few years, Gu Kaizhen was already a frail old man with a stooped figure. He turned his cloudy eyes and took a deep look at Gu Yunji: "Ji'er, I don't want you to beat around the bush, I'll just tell the truth."

"Among my three sons, you are the most promising. I was very happy at first, thinking that although my son was a commoner, he had finally managed to get ahead. But then I gradually realized that the child is so promising, and he is also the most promising. It’s not entirely a good thing.”

"This time you returned to Beijing with a high profile. You have gained a title and become the Minister of Household Affairs. You are simply unparalleled. Although I have only been a scholar throughout my life, I also know that being a 26-year-old third-rank official means that What." Gu Kaizhen said, looking at Gu Yunji with a somewhat complicated look: "Outsiders say that there is smoke coming out of the Gu family's ancestral grave, and that an extraordinary talent like you has emerged, but only my own family knows how many dangers are hidden in this. "

"It's fine if you just want to be your own official. But if you choose to join the prince's faction, that's a heirloom! It's good to win, but if you lose, your whole family will be overthrown if you're not careful!"

There was deep fear in Gu Kaizhen's words, and he was afraid to avoid him: "Not to mention that you and Fang Zigui have a holiday. He is the second prince's son, and he will definitely fight with you to the death in the future. You have embarked on this road yourself. Lu, you may think it’s nothing, but don’t forget, there is our family behind you.”

"I am originally a small country squire in Huating County. I have no ability. I don't want my children to be prosperous. I just want my family to be safe. If you want to seize the heir and earn your own future, I won't stop you. But you must allow me to leave a note. The alternative is to at least save your elder brother."

"Your eldest brother is an engineering major. He is a minor official that no one cares about. A few days ago, he was forcibly impeached by the people from the Metropolitan Procuratorate, claiming that he was derelict in his duties. Your eldest brother was unable to defend himself. Now he has been suspended."

"The Metropolitan Procuratorate is Fang Zigui's territory. It's obvious that he wants revenge, but he doesn't dare to touch you casually, so he can only take action on your eldest brother... The appointment and dismissal of a small matter, in the eyes of your Minister of Household Affairs It may not be worth mentioning, but when it comes to our family, it is a big deal."

Hearing this, Gu Yunji's heart dropped, and he suddenly felt a little ironic.

He smiled coldly: "So? In order to save my eldest brother, my father has to abandon me and draw a clear line with me, a princeling who participated in the heir apparent?"

Gu Kaizhen lowered his head subconsciously, avoiding his gaze, and said in a low voice: "... In the current situation, no one can guarantee that he will be on the right team. If a big family wants to be prosperous, it has always been a struggle. Wouldn’t do anything desperate.”

"You are a rare genius of the Gu family in Songjiang. There is no doubt about it. If you want to seize the direct descendant, the clan will do its best to support you. Your cousin and Mingxuan's cousin are all on the same side. You can rest assured that our side will not let you fight alone.”

"As for our side..." Gu Kaizhen paused and was silent for a while before saying, "I still prefer to save your eldest brother. As my eldest son, as long as he draws a clear line with you, our team can be as safe as possible to the greatest extent possible. to avoid being affected. Even if you fail in the future, there is still hope for the Gu family."

Parents in other families want their children to be well. They would rather spend all their money to save more confidence for their children.But in Gu Kaizhen's case, before the official start of the heirloom, he was so frightened that he cowered and was busy drawing a clear line with his son.

Even though Gu Yunji had never had any expectations for him, he still couldn't help but feel a surge of sadness in his heart at this moment.

He couldn't help but think sarcastically: If it were his eldest brother Gu Yunxiao who took over today, would Gu Kaizhen still do this?I'm afraid not, after all, this is his true son in his eyes.

Looking at Gu Kaizhen's face that did not dare to look at him, the initial disappointment faded away, and Gu Yunji's heart suddenly became extremely calm. He stood up and bowed to Gu Kaizhen: "Okay, my son will obey his father's orders."

"From today onwards, I will go out alone. Except for birth, old age, illness and death, I will have no contact with you on weekdays."