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

Men have a much stronger sense of belonging to the clan than women. Xu Shuhua is his wife. She can do it without any grudges, but can Xu Chengyu do the same?
Gu Yunji was a little worried: "Teacher always protects others, I'm afraid..."

Xu Shuhua laughed: "Who do you think my father is? No matter how protective he is, he is not indifferent to right and wrong. What's more, strictly speaking, compared to the Xu family, you, the apprentice and son-in-law, are closer, even if he wants to I am also protecting you."

"Although the Xu family is my father's relative, the only ones who are truly connected by blood to him are my brother and I. I am tied to you, and my brother is in the capital. Even if the Xu family is turned over, it will not affect the heavens. to him."

"As long as you have facts and evidence, even if you deal with the Xu family, my father won't say anything. He might even teach his nephews a lesson for misbehaving."

Having said this, Xu Shuhua later realized that he had ignored Xu Shuchang. As the only bloodline left by his deceased brother, Xu Chengyu had devoted a lot of effort to him.It can be said that apart from Xu Shuhua's brother and sister, Xu Shuchang is the person Xu Chengyu cares about most in the Xu family.

However, Xu Shuchang was too incompetent and did not do his job all day long. Even if he had the courage to communicate with the Japanese, he would not have the ability.

Thinking of this, Xu Shuhua put aside the thoughts in his mind, brought his attention back to the present, and said to Gu Yunji: "In short, you don't have to look forward and backward, I will support you, and dad will naturally understand you."

"That's good, I'm relieved now." Gu Yunji felt relieved and smiled on his face.

He pulled out a list from the table and handed it to Xu Shuhua: "But just in case, you'd better check for me to see if there's anyone on it whose identity is particularly important or someone the teacher cares about. If so, I'll readjust it." Adjustment."

Xu Shuhua took a quick glance and found that there were almost a dozen names of Xu family members suspected of collaborating with the Japanese. She raised her eyebrows: "If I say yes, how will you adjust it?"

Gu Yunji realized what she meant and deliberately pretended to be embarrassed: "The other side has to look at the lady's face and reduce the punishment as appropriate. For example... the original fine was 1000 taels, but it was changed to a fine of 90 taels or something."

Xu Shuhua was so angry that he pinched the soft flesh of his waist: "My face is only worth ten taels?"

Gu Yunji quickly begged for mercy: "Of course not! Of course not! How can a lady's face be used to reduce the punishment of these people? It's... it's my own face. My son-in-law's face is worthless, okay?"

Xu Shuhua laughed out loud and returned the list to him: "Okay, I'm not kidding you, the people on this list should all be branches of the Xu family. I don't know most of them. There are only one or two people whose names are barely familiar. It's nothing. A person with a very important status. Just do what you should do, and Daddy won’t say anything.”

Gu Yunji was completely relieved: "That's good."

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Although Xu Shuhua supported him, it was his wife's natal family after all, and it was impossible for Gu Yunji to deal with these people without any regard for human kindness.After much thought, Gu Yunji decided to take the list to talk to Xu Shuhua's cousin, Xu Ziqi, the current head of the Xu family.

Gu Yunji was wearing an official uniform, and even when he was silent, he could see a bit of official airs without anger and authority. Xu Ziqi thought it was something important and did not dare to be careless. He personally welcomed him to the main hall and said kindly: "My niece, my husband, this is my husband." Do you have any official business to do when you come this time?" "It's indeed official business." Gu Yunji took out a piece of paper and handed it to Xu Ziqi, "The Shaoxing government office is currently conducting an inventory of large and small shops in the city and punishing traders who are guilty of treason. The people written on this list are the people of the Xu family who are suspected of collaborating with the Japanese, and after verification, they are all true."

Xu Ziqi browsed through the list and looked slightly stiff: "What does niece-in-law mean?"

Gu Yunji was drinking tea by himself, and Yun Danfeng said lightly: "I must have heard that my uncle has heard that the situation in the imperial court's anti-Japanese war has been very good recently. The Japanese pirates of Gao Shishu's group were completely forced back to their base camp on the sea. I want to completely eradicate these Japanese pirates." There are a bunch of thieves, cutting off their supplies is the top priority, which is why we need to conduct an inventory of the shops."

"The Xu family is a large family in Shaoxing and has great influence in the local area. Whenever the imperial court promulgates new regulations, the Xu family is always the first to respond, leading the villagers to understand the new policies, and has become the backbone of the people of Shaoxing. But I didn't expect that, The Xu family has used this backbone in the wrong place."

Xu Ziqi realized his intention and his face darkened: "What exactly do you want to say?"

Gu Yunji said unhurriedly: "I want to say that as a big family in Shaoxing, the Xu family should set an example for the people. They should admit their mistakes and receive punishments. So I came here this time to remind Patriarch Xu to cherish his feathers and restrain himself. The children of the clan, please tell them not to do illegal things like crossing the Japanese."

"By the way, on behalf of the government, I would like to urge you: Patriarch Xu should pay all the fines imposed during the recent inspection."

Xu Ziqi sneered: "Representing the government? The magistrate is really powerful. Gu Yunji, let me ask you, do you dare to say what you just said again in front of your wife and your father-in-law?" ?"

"Don't think that being an official is great. Even if you are the parent official of Shaoxing Prefecture, you are also the son-in-law of my Xu family! Our two families are related by marriage. No matter what, I am still your elder. This is what you are talking to me about. Attitude?"

Gu Yunji suddenly raised his head when he heard this, and his sword-like gaze met his eyes: "It's just because I am the son-in-law of the Xu family that I want to ask my uncle, is this how you consider the Yue family?"

"Other people's in-laws always support their son-in-law, but my in-laws are actually holding me back and causing trouble! A few days ago, I promised the Governor that the investigation of the Japanese merchants would be completed. No matter who it is, as long as there is evidence, If it is confirmed, all cases will be dealt with fairly.”

"Everything has been said, and the result is good now. After searching and searching, my family-in-law's fault was found. I even feel like I'm being slapped in the face!"

Gu Yunji had a sullen face and a stiff tone, as if he was really angry: "Everyone outside knows about my relationship with the Xu family, and they are just waiting to see what I will do. Now I am in a dilemma, what should I do? wrong."

"If I treat everyone equally and deal with the Xu family along with the rest, others will say that I am ruthless and can kill even my wife's natal family; if I show mercy to the Xu family, people will say that I am not upright and bend the law for personal gain." , when you walk on the road, you will be drowned in saliva!"

"It's been a while since the investigation started. The incident with the Xu family didn't just happen yesterday. My cousin must have gotten the news a long time ago. I would like to ask you, why do you pretend to be nothing when you know that my identity is embarrassing? You look like you know it, and are you deliberately trying to embarrass me?"

Before Xu Ziqi could get angry, Gu Yunji started talking a lot. He was accusing and complaining about the Xu family, but what he said was true. Xu Ziqi looked ugly and didn't know how to answer for a moment. . (End of chapter)