Gu Yanfei straightened her dress a little, ignored the cat, and went to the hall of the outer courtyard with the woman who came to report.

From a distance, she could see the patriarch in the green straight robe of the Taishi walking back and forth in the hall, even if he didn't say a word, he couldn't hide the uneasiness and embarrassment in his heart.

Seeing Gu Yanfei coming, the patriarch showed a flattering smile on his old face.

"Yan Fei, you sent someone to call me, but what's the hurry?" The patriarch asked in a good voice, without the airs of an elder, and his posture was very low.

Ever since Gu Jian and the others were imprisoned, people in the clan were in a state of panic, fearing that one day Jin Yiwei would rush to their house to arrest people and let them be convicted together with Gu Jian.

Therefore, as soon as Gu Yanfei sent someone to deliver a message, the patriarch couldn't wait to come.

Gu Yanfei stroked his sleeve casually, and said calmly: "Gu Yunxie has changed his surname to Li. I specially invited my uncle and grandfather here to revise the family tree."

"..." The patriarch didn't know what happened in Tianhe Garden, and his eyes widened in surprise.

Gu Yanfei briefly explained the whole story, and the patriarch was amazed and filled with mixed feelings.

Knowing that it was the emperor who gave the oral order, the patriarch naturally had no objection, and responded without saying a word: "I will send people to call the clan elders, immediately open the ancestral hall to change the genealogy, and remove Gu... Li Yunxie from the genealogy. "

When things got to this point, the patriarch had no idea whether there would be a Concubine Kang in the clan.

He cares more about——

"Yanfei, then your second uncle, Brother Xiao and the others..." The patriarch looked at Gu Yanfei cautiously and tentatively, his gray brows furrowed deeply, and he had already scolded Gu Jian, his brainless cousin, in his heart. how many times.

Gu Yanfei took a sip of tea, moistened her throat, sighed slightly, and answered the irrelevant question: "Kang Kang went to Beizhen Fusi to take Li Yunxie out of the prison after he came back from Tianhe Garden. The emperor allowed them to get married in three days."

"..." The patriarch continued to stare at Gu Yanfei without reacting. After all, Li Yunxie's surname is Li, and whether she marries Kang Wang has nothing to do with the Gu family.

Gu Yanfei raised her willow eyebrows, and said earnestly: "Don't uncle understand?"

She used a questioning tone, but her expression was very determined.

The patriarch frowned, and thought for a while, before he slowly understood the meaning of what she said just now, and his pupils shrank rapidly.

Gu Yunxie changed her surname to Li and married King Kang three days later.

This matter seems to be the emperor's kindness, but in fact it is clearly adding trouble to King Kang, so that King Kang will marry a family and have a child and become the princess.

That is to say, there is absolutely no way for Gu Jian to get rid of the crime, so King Kang had no choice but to go this far, just to get Jin Yiwei to release Li Yunxie.

The patriarch's whole body was shaken, the muscles on his face jumped a few times uncontrollably, his right hand clenched the armrest of the rosewood grand teacher's chair, and the back of his hand covered with age spots was full of blue veins.

He was acutely aware of one thing:

Since even King Kang is helpless, Gu Jian is hopeless.

The case is a foregone conclusion.

This realization made the patriarch feel terrified. It was a warm spring outside, but his heart was as cold as falling into an ice cave, and his eyes showed anxiety.

Gu Jian was implicated in treason, so what about the clansmen?

Even if the crime does not implicate the nine clans and exile them, if someone in the clan is suspected of treason, many clan properties will be fined and confiscated, and even the children and grandchildren's academic examinations, official career, and children's marriage will be affected to some extent.

According to the old practice, anyone involved in treason would be as serious as the Yu family's family copying, and if it was light, 30% of the family's property would be fined, and even three generations would not be allowed to take the imperial examination.

Gu Yanfei slowly skimmed off the foam with the lid of the tea, a cold light shone in his eyes.

Nine years ago, his father, Gu Ce, was accused of surrendering to the enemy, and his father was not even buried in the Gu family's ancestral grave. Of course, this cannot be decided by the old lady Gu alone. agreed.

At that time, the eldest brother Gu Yuan was only nine years old, his future was uncertain, and Gu Jian inherited the title. Why did the patriarch and the others make such a choice at that time?

It's not incomprehensible, but it makes people feel cold!

For their own benefit, they sided with Mrs. Gu and Gu Jian nine years ago and abandoned the long house.

For their own benefit, now, nine years later, how would they choose? !

The more the patriarch thought about it, the more restless he became. He hurriedly fetched the teacup, took a sip of the tea absent-mindedly, and the tip of his tongue was numb from the scalding tea.

He put down the teacup impatiently again, and the teacup lightly hit the coffee table, and the sound of the collision was extraordinarily loud in the silent hall.

After the initial panic and uneasiness, the patriarch tried his best to stabilize his emotions, and said in a friendly tone: "Yan Fei, uncle and grandfather have an idea with you."

"I also know that your grandmother and your second uncle made a big mistake, but if they are convicted, what will happen to your elder brother's job...and your marriage?"

The patriarch frowned deeply, hinting at her tactfully.

Gu Yanfei chuckled softly, flipped the tea lid casually, making a tinkling sound of porcelain knocking.

Every sound was like a needle piercing the patriarch's heart, the patriarch was a little embarrassed, feeling that in front of Gu Yanfei, there was nowhere to hide his caress.

"Cough cough." The patriarch coughed a few times, feeling embarrassed, and said softly with embarrassment, "Yan Fei, Ah Jian is your second uncle, if he is charged with treason..."

"Grandfather," Gu Yanfei interrupted him, put down the pastel enamel teacup in his hand, and reminded with a half-smile, "The emperor knows that my eldest brother and I's biological grandmother is Qi Chaoning."

"Also, did the uncle forget about the fact that the old lady and the second uncle falsely accused my elder brother of murder?"

"..." The patriarch naturally remembered it all.

On the day when Mrs. Gu and Gu Jian made a deal, the patriarch personally went to the emperor to clarify. The emperor was very clear about the quarrel between Gu's family and the second.

Gu Yanfei shook her head and sighed slightly: "A grandmother like this?"

"Such a second uncle?"

She bluntly expressed her disdain for Mrs. Gu and Gu Jian's mother and son.

"..." The patriarch was speechless, and his brows frowned even tighter: the emperor pities Gu Yuan and Gu Yanfei brothers and sisters, and will not anger the elder brother because of Gu Jian, but it is hard to say in the Gu clan.

Gu Yanfei sighed faintly: "It would be great if my grandfather never continued..."

The patriarch's heart was shocked, his eyes widened slightly, and Gu Yanfei, who was sitting at the head, was smiling, but the smile was not as deep as his eyes.

The two stared at each other silently for a moment.

The patriarch's whole body was enlightened, and he figured it out all at once.

indeed.

It would be great if my cousin Gu Xuan didn't continue...

Well, the old lady's little Qi family has no name and no identity, and Gu Jian is not even a member of the Gu family, so naturally she won't be implicated in the clan!

The patriarch's originally confused and apprehensive eyes gradually settled down, but there was still some hesitation in his heart.

The corners of Gu Yanfei's slightly raised lips were raised again, as if seeing the patriarch's hesitation, he asked with a smile, "Uncle, do you think so?"

She stared at the patriarch calmly.

Did the clan choose to draw a clear relationship with Gu Jian, or just sit and wait to be implicated by Gu Jian? !

The patriarch gripped the armrest of the grand teacher's chair even tighter, and swallowed.

This choice is too easy.

In the ears of the patriarch, he could hear his own heartbeat, beating faster and faster.

After a long silence, the patriarch let go of his right hand holding the handrail, and he suddenly relaxed.

He straightened his expression, straightened his thoughts, and said seriously: "Back then, your grandfather hired a daughter from the Qi family as his first wife. After you and your elder brother's biological grandmother, the Da Qi family, passed away, your grandfather did not inform the family that he would The matter of remarriage."

"Really?" Gu Yanfei took another sip of tea and rolled his eyelids, "I don't know about that."

Her expression was neither surprised nor happy, as calm as water, but the patriarch seemed to be encouraged.

He stroked his gray beard, and sighed solemnly: "Perhaps it was when your grandmother, Da Qi, passed away, thinking that Ah Ce was young, so he entrusted his widowed younger sister to take care of Ah Ce."

"I didn't expect this little Qi to take advantage of your grandfather's death and take her son Jiu to occupy the magpie's nest."

At first, the patriarch spoke a little dryly, but the more he spoke, the more natural and smooth he spoke, and the heartbeat gradually changed from rapid to calm, and the last sentence was uttered loudly.

He completely denied the marriage between Gu Xuan and Xiao Qi's. These remarks were made up casually and were naturally full of loopholes, but the patriarch knew that no one would pursue these loopholes, as long as they sound logical.

"So that's how it is." Gu Yanfei echoed casually, his eyes as deep as a pool.

As if he had taken a reassurance pill, the patriarch settled down, and continued to say seriously: "Your grandfather fell ill fifteen years ago, and he left in such a hurry that he didn't have time to say anything."

"For so many years, you and your elder brother have regarded Xiao Qi as your real grandmother, and also my uncle... Hey, I was also deceived by Xiao Qi. I used to think that she treated Ah Ce I am very kind to you brothers and sisters."

The patriarch looked at Gu Yanfei almost holding his breath, with a reserved expression.

Gu Yanfei smiled slightly, and looked at the patriarch with very "simple" and "innocent" eyes, "Uncle, I am young and I don't understand these things, how to deal with this matter, I still have to rely on you to come up with the regulations come out."

She lightly and skillfully pushed the matter to the patriarch, with a lot of effort.

"..." The patriarch's expression froze again, and thin cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

He felt as if his heart was pinched in the palm of Gu Yanfei's palm, and he could hardly look directly into her transparent eyes.

The young girl's face is clear and beautiful, her smile is like a flower, brighter than the pink peaches that are full of trees and branches outside the window, her eyes are extremely clear and bright, shining like a sword's edge.

The patriarch's heart suddenly tightened, and through the girl's eyes, he couldn't help but think of Gu Ce.

The patriarch stayed for a long time before he came back to his senses, gathered his composure, and quickly agreed: "Yan Fei, tell your elder brother that I will handle this matter properly, so you can rest assured."

He comforted himself in his heart: up to now, the family can only cut off their tails to survive, and Xiao Qi and Gu Jian's mother and son are also doing it on their own.

Gu Jian is abolished and hopeless, but Gu Yuan and Gu Yanfei have a good future, and it is obvious how to choose is beneficial to the clan.

"What did my uncle say, and why should I be 'relaxed'?" Gu Yanfei smiled innocently with her small face crooked.

Only then did the patriarch realize that he had made a slip of the tongue, and hurriedly said: "It's my clumsiness, it's to set things right. It's been many years, and it's time to set things right!"

Gu Yanfei smiled happily: "Then I will trouble uncle and grandpa."

Now that it's over, Gu Yanfei directly served tea to see off the guests.

The patriarch tactfully offered his farewell, and Juanbi sent him out of the hall.

The setting sun outside has almost set, only a faint red glow remains in the western sky, the sky is dim and yellow, and the crescent moon presents a faint white color, looking down on all living beings.

After walking straight for several tens of feet, the patriarch couldn't help but wiped the sweat from his forehead with his cuff, and his back was already wet with sweat.

He stopped under a locust tree, and looked back towards the hall with lingering fear.

The girl in the hall is drinking tea elegantly, her slender figure looks particularly slender against the high-backed chair, and she looks leisurely.

Thinking back to the conversation he had with Gu Yanfei just now, the patriarch was even more frightened. He was in his sixtieth year, but he was completely led by the nose by a little girl who had just reached the age of 10. All his thoughts and worries were under the control of the other party.

From the beginning to the end, she never threatened or said anything bad. She obviously wanted Xiao Qi and Gu Jian's mother and son to get rid of the clan, but in the end she let him take the initiative to take over the matter with a few words, and she had to thank her for helping the clan. got the idea.

Why!

The patriarch sighed in his heart, and told himself: When it is time to break it, it must be done. For the sake of the family, he must get this matter done.

The patriarch turned his head back, gritted his teeth secretly, and hurriedly left the Gu residence.

It was getting late today, and the patriarch returned to the mansion first. Early the next morning, he took his eldest son Gu Zhao to visit several respected old people in the clan. Some of them lived in the capital city, some lived in the suburbs of Beijing. It took a whole day to walk through these houses, and I was exhausted.

At dawn the next day, he and his eldest son brought the elders of the clan to the Gu mansion again. The patriarch offered to set things right and reprimanded the little Qi's dove for occupying the magpie's nest. The family tree is removed, and the family style is upright.

However, in just half an hour, the patriarch presided over the revision of the family tree, and removed all the names of Xiao Qi and Gu Jian's family, including Gu Yunxie, from the family tree.

When the revised genealogy was re-sealed in the ancestral hall, the patriarch was relieved, and a huge stone fell from his heart.

After the clan elders surrounded Gu Yanfei and said a word of affection and goodwill, they left first, and the patriarch and his son stayed until the end. When getting into the carriage at the Waiyi Gate, the patriarch consciously made a promise:

"Yan Fei, I will go to Beizhen Fusi later to see if I can meet Xiao Qi and Gu Jian's mother and son, and tell them about this."

The patriarch originally didn't want to go to such an unlucky place like Imperial Prison, and he wasn't confident that he would be able to enter, but he had to end this matter quickly, so that Gu Yuan and his sister could see the sincerity of the clan.

When Gu Yuan came back at noon that day, everything was a foregone conclusion.

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