Thief Emperor

Chapter 313 Come with me!

The Gu family's status is not low.

There is also a sixth-rank official in their family.

If it were in the past, when everything in the court was running smoothly and the world was generally stable, the Gu family would not have to be so afraid of Li Yun even if he became an inspector, let alone a governor.

After all, people in officialdom have to abide by the rules in everything they do, and even if they really want to take action against their family, they have to follow the court's procedures.

but now…

Li Yun had already gained some fame when he was in Xuanzhou. Later, he defeated the rebels in Qiantang, was appointed Sima of Yuezhou, and quelled several rebellions in Jiangdong. At least in the Jiangnan area, his reputation had already grown.

It is quite a coincidence that Li Yun is a fierce general who charges into battle on his own. The things he experienced are very story-telling. Once spread by people who have seen them, his reputation in Jiangnan is much greater than that of other commanders with the same achievements.

In particular, Luzhou is not far from Xuanzhou.

What happened in Luzhou had already spread to Xuanzhou.

Ordinary people have all heard some stories about Qingyang Captain Li Zhao, and local powerful families like the Gu family know even more.

Moreover, those who have officials in their families are more familiar with the current situation in the court.

The fact is that the Li Shijun in front of him can mobilize thousands of troops at will, and the court...

No control over him!

At least he can't be controlled in the short term.

Mr. Gu took a deep breath, turned his head to look at the county magistrate next to him, but did not say anything. He gritted his teeth and went forward to meet him.

He walked to the front of Li Yun's carriage, bowed his head respectfully and said, "Shidai Gu Wen, I pay my respects to the envoy."

No one spoke in the carriage and the atmosphere was somewhat solemn.

After a long while, Li Yun finally lifted the curtain and jumped off the carriage. He looked at the head of the Gu family in front of him, but did not return the greeting. He just smiled and said, "Master Gu."

"It's been a long time since we last met."

Gu Wen saw the smile on Li Yun's face, and he breathed a sigh of relief, and forced a smile as well: "Yes, the envoy is now very successful."

"Can't talk about it."

Mr. Li stretched his muscles and said with a smile: "I am so busy outside every day. It is better to be a captain in Qingyang."

"Well, I'm on my way back to my hometown in Qingyang and passed by Shidai. However, I'm unfamiliar with Shidai and after thinking about it, I only have some friendship with the Gu family, so I shamelessly came to stay the night."

"Master Gu will not turn away an old friend like me, will he?"

Mr. Gu smiled and said, "It is an honor for the Gu family that you can stay at our house."

Li Yun then turned around and lifted the car curtain, helped Xue Yun'er out of the car, and came back to Mr. Gu and said, "This is my wife, Mr. Gu, do you recognize her?"

Xue Yun'er stood beside Li Yun, also quietly looking at the head of the Gu family in front of her.

Gu Wen just raised his head and glanced at Xue Yun'er quickly, then lowered his head slightly: "I have never had the honor of meeting Madam Li."

Li Yun looked at Master Gu quietly, narrowed his eyes slightly, and laughed softly: "Then there is indeed a lack of fate between Master Gu and my wife."

"Yes Yes."

Master Gu turned sideways and managed a smile: "Please come in, envoy."

Li Yun did not say anything. Yang Xi, who was standing beside him, had already strode into the Gu family with twenty or thirty people. Li Yun followed Yang Xi and entered the gate of the Gu family.

After drinking tea in the main hall of the Gu family, Yang Xi came over to report that a safe place to live had been cleared. Li Yun then took Xue Yun'er and others to live in the Gu family's wing room.

After entering the wing room, Liu Sucai, who was accompanying him, looked at Li Yun and smiled softly, "Brother-in-law was so impressive just now. That Mr. Gu didn't dare to say a word."

Then, she looked at Xue Yun'er again and said softly, "The Gu family bullied you back then. Today, you should vent your anger, right?"

At the beginning, after the leader Li kidnapped Xue Yuner to the mountain, the second young master of the Gu family turned around and left. After Xue Yuner returned to Qingyang, he even went to the door to cancel the engagement, which made Xue Yuner's reputation in Qingyang not very good for a time.

It was not until Xue Yuner's wedding this year that was celebrated with great fanfare that those nosy people in Qingyang finally shut up.

This matter is actually not a small matter, and Xue Yuner has been angry about it a lot.

After hearing Liu Su's words, Xue Yun'er glanced at her with a reproachful look and whispered, "What happened back then can be considered a blessing in disguise. How can I still have any resentment in my heart?"

Li Yun, who was drinking tea, looked at Xue Yun'er and said calmly, "The head of the Gu family is very smart. He has always been respectful and has not given me the opportunity to cause trouble for them."

"never mind."

Xue Yuner said softly: "It's over now. If I continue to argue with them, it seems like I care about breaking off the engagement."

Li Yun smiled slightly: "It's not because of this that I have any grudge against their family. It's just that when Shidai was in turmoil, the Gu family also had a share of it. The Gu family is still standing in Shidai today."

Li Yun said "Hey" and said softly: "I won't bother with them today, but someone will naturally bother with them in the future."

………………

The next day, as soon as Li Yun and his group got up, the Gu family had already prepared food for them, which was delivered by Mr. Gu himself.

However, the head of the Gu family had bloodshot eyes, and it was obvious that he did not sleep well the previous night, and it was even possible that he did not close his eyes all night.

Li Yun did not look at the food, but asked with a smile: "Second Master is not at home? Why didn't I see him?"

"My son, my son..."

Mr. Gu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, lowered his head slightly and said, "My son has gone out to study." Last night, he had learned that outside Shidai County, there were soldiers and horses that Li Yun brought from Wuzhou, numbering more than a thousand people!
This news frightened Mr. Gu so much that he couldn't sleep all night.

This is much more frightening than the imperial envoy from the court. The imperial envoy from the court can at best put people in jail, but these soldiers outside the city can greatly simplify the process.

When Mr. Gu heard Li Yun asking about his son, he was so scared that sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Studying abroad?"

Li Yun sighed and said with a smile, "It's good to study abroad. Is the second young master married?"

"No, no."

Mr. Gu hesitated, not knowing what Li Yun meant, and answered nervously.

Seeing him like this, Li Yun smiled silently and did not embarrass him any more. After having breakfast at the Gu family, he prepared to leave Shidai.

When walking out of the Gu family's house, Mr. Gu held a wooden box in his hand and handed it to Li Yun respectfully with a very humble attitude.

"I didn't have time to go to your wedding before, but it just so happens that you are here in person today. This is a small gift from me to make up for it. It's not a token of respect, but I hope you will accept it."

Li Yun frowned: "What is Master Gu doing?"

Gu Wen handed it to Li Yun and forced a smile: "These are some of the Gu family's assets in Qingyang. We go to Qingyang less often now, so it's just right to give them to the envoy as a gift."

Li Yun looked at Master Gu, then at the box in his hand, and said, "Tsk," and shook his head, "Master Gu is really...slippery."

"Meng Hai."

Meng Hai trotted over and bowed his head and said, "Envoy."

"Received."

Meng Hai nodded respectfully and took the box.

Li Yun pointed at Meng Hai and smiled at Master Gu, "Master Gu, this little brother of mine is from Shidai, your fellow villager."

Mr. Gu was stunned at first, then he looked at Meng Hai, suddenly remembered something, and the smile on his face froze.

Li Yun ignored him and got on the carriage with his entourage. They left Shidai and headed towards Qingyang.

Mr. Gu looked at the back of the departing carriage, stood there in a daze for a long time, and did not speak for a long time.

After a long while, his second brother Gu Zhang stood behind him and said with a smile: "Brother, this Li guy seems to be very short-sighted. He was sent away with just a little money."

Before he could finish his words, he saw his elder brother staggering and about to fall to the ground. He was quick to support him and cried out in a choked voice, "Brother, what's wrong with you?"

After being shaken a few times by him, Mr. Gu finally came back to his senses. After waking up, Mr. Gu couldn't help shaking all over, and his voice trembled a little.

"I...I want to move..."

………………

Two days later, Qingyang County.

Xue Yuner, who had been away from home for half a year, finally returned home. Liu Su, who had also been away for a while, kowtowed to his godfather and godmother.

After the family had a happy meal together, Li Yun was still taken to the study room of the county government by County Master Xue. Master Xue looked at him, frowned slightly and said, "Why did you suddenly come back to Qingyang without even a message?"

"I came back to visit my relatives."

Li Yun smiled and said, "I am from Qingyang. Why doesn't my father-in-law allow me to come back?"

"Visiting relatives?"

Master Xue hummed, "People told me that you led several hundred soldiers and stationed outside Qingyang City."

Li Yun smiled and said, "Coming home in glory, you don't allow me to show off my wealth?"

"You are dishonest."

Xue Xianzun lowered his head to drink tea and glanced at Li Yun: "There is not a single truth in your mouth."

"Well, I'll tell my father-in-law a few words of truth."

Li Yun's smile faded and he said with a smile, "My father-in-law, you will soon be the county magistrate, right?"

"Ah."

Mr. Xue nodded and said, "A new county magistrate should arrive in the next few days."

Now there is less than a month left until the end of the year. Xue Song, the county magistrate, has already taken office, and he has submitted his resignation in advance. Although the court has no control over Jiangnan militarily, it will still send an official to fill the vacancy.

"Come with me to Jiangdong."

Li Yun smiled and said, "When we arrived in Jiangdong, my father-in-law was still the county magistrate."

Master Xue frowned, then looked up at Li Yun: "Can you make this decision?"

"What's wrong with that?"

"In a few years, I will arrange a position for you, my father-in-law, as a provincial governor..."

Mr. Li patted his chest and said casually.

"It's just a matter of one sentence."

(End of this chapter)