Published at 11th of April 2020 04:44:44 PM

Chapter 245

Nonetheless, Minglan wasnt in a hurry to reply to Second Madam Di and only changed the subject by teasing herself, My grandma and my mother used to force me to read the accounts of theestates all the time . They also told me to hear the stewards and the landlords of ourestates reporting . At that time, I only felt bored because Ipreferred to learn the needle work and the poems which I found graceful and giving me lots of privacy . Nowthatits my turn to handle the affairs in theestates, I finally understand my elders good intentions .

Madam Xuan patted on her leg gently and echoed with Minglan, You are right! When we were ladies, we never knew how many things we should do as madams . I thought that theWomens Commandmentand a needle were enough for me to cope with everything .

Hearing their conversation, Second Madam Bing got quite anxious and couldnt help but chime in, Sister-in-law, you truly are a busy woman . We have sent so many people to look for you, but none of them hasseen you . Tell me, have you told Second Brother Ye about it? This is the most urgent situation! Why are you behaving like you know nothing?! Youdontthink this isyour business, right?

Minglan wanted to say that she really knew nothing . Madam Xuan said right away, She is just a woman, how can she know about the things happeningoutside? These days, Second Brother Ye has been busy in the military camp, and she hasbeenbusy with the affairs in theestates . They might not even have time to talk to each other . Where did she findthe chanceto talk to him? Lets hear what those menare talking first .

Those women found her wordsreasonableand all pricked up their ears to listen .

Tingye, what do you say about this? Old Madam Qins voice still sounded tender, but also contained a bit anxiousness .

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Gu Tingye turned around a bit and said in a flat tone, I think they would onlyaska few questions . As long as they make themselves clear, they will be fine .

Fourth Old Master who was the most anxious one couldnt stand Gu Tingyes indifferent tone . Then he said angrily, What are you talking about?! On that day, Liu Zhengjie commanded a group of ferocious imperial guards to break into our mansion . Then they searched Eldest Brothers study without giving any explanation . After that, they arrested us in the small yard for interrogation . They threw our mansion into turmoil and disregarded our feelings . Did they think our mansion is an entertainment venue?

Minglan pondered, Those officials truly disregarded people of the Gu Familys feelings . They should at least take those masters to the Dali Temple for interrogation instead of doingit in Marquis Ningyuans mansion like the other officials have done to Molans father-in-law .

Thats right! Fifth Old Master thumped on the table and said furiously, The only reason they have treated usatlibertyisthatthey are favored and trusted by His Majesty! That Liu Zhengjie used to be a mediocre official from a poor family . Now he does have his day . How could he get in and out of a family with noble title so randomly! Thats so intolerable!

After that, everyone in the room started to chatter . They cursed the officials in the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice who were in charge of the Gus case for their incompetence . The men in the hall also claimed that the officials had judged the case at random and the imperial guardsin charge of arresting had been so arrogant that they hadnt consideredthereputationof the Gus Familyat all . At last, they lamented their familys misfortune . The most important thing was that they wanted Gu Tingye to have the same hatred toward those officials like them .

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Unfortunately, Gu Tingye sat there calmly, seeming very cool about this . After everyone almost finished their speeches, he said, Liu Zhengjie is a trusted courtier of His Majesty . Since he has come to conduct an interrogation, he must have followed the order of His Majesty . As for the officials who are in charge of this case, they are either appointed by His Majesty or famous officials . It might not be appropriate for us to slander the trusted subordinates .

After he had said that, everyone fell into silence . Gu Tingyemoved his wrist which he had put on the armrest slowly and said casually, Before, many families including Duke Lings Family were convicted becausecertain evidenceproved that they had been involved in the Fourth Prince Mutiny Case . Now that the case is still under investigation, anyoneslightly implicated will be interrogated . The people of Marquis Yongchangsfamiliy, Marquis Yongpings family as well as other families who had been interrogated were all sent back since they had been proved innocent . Since they can be questioned, why cant we?

His words made sense, which made the two old masters unable to refute . However, Gu Tingbing who sat on the side suddenly stood up in anger and said loudly, What did you mean by saying we were slightly implicated?! Those officials are not capable of finding out the truth, so they took it out on us . They only want to show how powerful they are! Our family has been loyal to this country for generations, we are the most devoted family! Second Brother, you are also trusted by His Majesty now, why cant you help your own family out now that they have bullied us in our own mansion! Do you really want others to mockus?

The moment I knew about this, I have already inquiredabout the details . Gu Tingye smiled gently, saying, They said that the people of the Ministry of Justice have testimonies and evidences against us . After they have done a thorough investigation, they still foundsomeuncertain points . ThenHis Majesty ordered those men to interrogate our family members . My cousin, you still think this is some kind of joke?

Hearingthis, Gu Tingbing was choked .

After Minglan heard that behind the partition board, she couldnt help thinking secretly, Those men will never be convinced until they are faced with grim reality . They are still acting like they have nothing to fear . Dont they know what their real problems are?

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AfterGu Tingye had left Marquis Ningyuans mansion indignantly, the affairs of Marquis Ningyuans family had nothing to do with him anymore . Especially after Old Master Gudied, the only bond Gu Tingye had with the Gus familywasgone . When the fight for the crownwasvery fierce in the capital, Gu Tingye had been eating the cheapest noodles on the street and endured all kinds of hardship to make a living . So, it was none of Gu Tingyes businessifGus family was implicated in the fight for the crown .

At this moment, Minglan suddenly heard a sound beside her . Then she saw Second Madam Bing standing up all of a sudden to walk toward the hall . After that, Second Madam Bing approachedGu Tingye and started to beg, Second Brother Ye, I am a woman who doesnt understand the official affairs, but we are all families after all . Now that your unclesand your brothers are in danger, you can not just stand by, right?Withthese words, she started to weep .

Minglan secretly praised this woman . As a matter of fact, the sixthsense of women was always reliable . Actually, the people of the Gus family didnt need to reason things out for Gu Tingye . Begging him was the most effective way . As Minglan had expected, Gu Tingye frowned and stood up to avoid Second Madam Bings obeisance . Then he turned to Fourth Old Master and said, Please let my sister-in-law go back . This is so inappropriate .

However, Fourth Old Master didnt mind at all and only said, They are also your families, dont mind about the rules . Its reasonable for your sister-in-law to get anxious .

Second Madam Bing wiped her tears while standingrespectfullyby the side .

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In fact, the women in ancient times couldnt appear on public occasions except for the huge events like dividing up the family property . They wouldnt even show up in front of their brothers-in-law if it was not necessary because of the restriction of the etiquette .

Minglan squinted her eyes while thinking, What is this supposed to mean? Usingacarrot-and-stick approach?

Gu Tingye, with his eyebrows slightly raised, said, Fine . ThenIll just be blunt . Then he sat down with animposing manner andsaid in a loud voice, The former Fourth Prince has already been convicted with treason . The other ones who have followed him in the mutiny were also sentenced . Now His Majesty is looking into the onesthathave assisted those people, or had a close relationship with the former Fourth Prince, or been involved in the mutiny .

The former emperorwasa soft-hearted person for his whole life . Before hedied, hefinally had a clear head for once . Heupheld justice for the poor Third Prince and Consort De and declared Fourth Princeguilty in order to make it easier for Eighth Prince to get the throne .

After Gu Tingyesaid that, everyone in the hall was stunned . Fifth Old Master who had been in the official circle before said in a heavy voice, At that time, Fourth . . . that guilty princes sphere of influence covered almost half of the capital . There were so many people having close contacts with him . Is anyonethatused to have a close relationship with him going to be convicted with treason?

Of course not . Gu Tingye held up the tea cupon the tableand took a sip of the tea, saying, His Majesty is a virtuous and wise emperor . He has ordered the Ministry of Justice, the Dali Temple and the Department of Supervision to work together in this case . The conviction wouldnt be cursory . When the guilty prince started the rebellion, he had the support from half of the people in the Military Department and a few groups of the imperial guards . He even had someonefake an imperial edict for him in the Royal Palace . First, he forced Third Prince to dieandthenforced our former emperor to abdicate . After all these forces colluded with each other and worked together, the great disturbance was created .

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