Hearing this, Gu Kaiqi sighed imperceptibly.

Although Gu Ming'an was the first to suspect Cheng Yan, the search of the room was approved by him and Gu Zhengde, representing the attitude of the entire Gu family, not Gu Ming'an's personal behavior. It's just enough to apologize to Cheng Yan in public, and he actually has to post the apology letter on the outer wall of the school for people to stop and watch, which is not only a shame for Gu Ming'an's face, but also a shame for Songjiang Gu's face.

There are still so many children of the family in the school, if they know about this matter, I am afraid that it will spread all over Songjiang Mansion within a few days. wantonly bullied the scholars of the poor family and wrongfully accused them of stealing property, if this word spreads, will the reputation of the Gu family be gone?

From the perspective of the Gu family, the best solution is to minimize the impact of big things and small things. As the patriarch of the Gu family and the patriarch of the Songjiang Gu family, Gu Zhengde naturally prioritizes the interests of the Gu family, and it is impossible to do this kind of self-slapping thing.

If Gu Kaiqi was in charge today, he might also take into account Gu Yunji and Cheng Yan's feelings and choose a compromise method. But at this moment, Gu Zhengde is present, and it is inevitable that things will be calm, and Gu Yunji is destined not to get the result he wants.

I'm still young, and my thoughts are a little too naïve. Gu Kaiqi sighed silently.

Regarding Gu Yunji's inquiry, Gu Zhengde was stunned, majestically glanced at the people present, and warned:

"Today's incident was a misunderstanding from beginning to end, Cheng Gongzi did not steal, and the imperial treasure was never lost, but Ming An casually put Ruyi in the school and forgot to take it, and Yun Ji happened to send him back. If anyone dares to go out and open his mouth to talk nonsense, you know the consequences. Do you remember it all? ”

All the little maids bowed their heads in unison and responded: "Remember clearly." ”

Seeing that Gu Zhengde ignored him, Gu Yunji was anxious in his heart, and suddenly shouted: "Grandfather! ”

Gu Zhengde's expression finally fluctuated, he lifted his eyelids and glanced at him lightly, his eyes were lonely and indifferent, but there was no doubt, and he didn't speak for a long time.

Gu Yunji gradually realized something, the hope in his eyes was extinguished little by little, and he gritted his teeth forbearingly.

After a while, he heard Gu Zhengde's calm voice: "Ji'er, you are a sensible child, I think you know what this will bring to the Gu family." Now that Ruyi has been found, Gu Mingan and I have also punished him, the matter should be stopped here, and there is no point in continuing to entangle. ”

"How is it pointless? Gu Ming'an framed Cheng Yan and hyped that he had stolen something, so many people in the school heard it, and now that he has been proven innocent, he should be returned to his innocence. ”

Gu Yunji's eyes were red, he pushed Cheng Yan's hand away from his sleeve, looked at Gu Zhengde and complained: "I came to be a guest but was suspected of stealing by the host's family, and even searched the room, don't you know how much impact this has on Cheng Yan's reputation?" ”

"So in order to restore Cheng Yan's reputation, do you even care about the Gu family's face?" Gu Zhengde's face sank, and his tone became cold, "Gu Yunji, don't forget, you are a child of my Gu family, you must focus on the overall situation, and you can't act willfully." ”

"What's more, I didn't know about your agreement with Gu Ming'an at the beginning, let alone approve it, so naturally I can't talk about witnessing and urging him to fulfill his promise."

Gu Yunji really didn't expect that the dignified patriarch of the Gu clan would turn his face ruthlessly to this point, and he could deny on the spot what he had just said about good things, without the capacity and bearing that a family should have. For a while, my heart was both shocked and disappointed, my eyes were full of unwillingness, and my fingers trembled slightly.

Cheng Yan was afraid that he would lose control of his emotions, so he hurriedly pulled him back and persuaded him in a low voice: "Don't talk about Yunji." It's best if things can be resolved safely, I don't want an apology letter, and I don't need clarification, just act like nothing happened. ”

Doesn't he need clarification? It's no wonder you don't need to.

First because of his background, he was embarrassed by Gu Ming'an, and then he was humiliated by him in public at the school, and then he was wrongfully accused of stealing things today, and he was stigmatized as stealing, as a party, Cheng Yan had more grievances and anger in his heart than anyone else, but he could only endure it.

This is not the first time he has been insulted, let alone the first time he has been discriminated against, these shadows have been with him since the moment Cheng Yan became literate and wanted to cross classes.

There is a difference between the high and the low, and there is an equal between the high and the low, and not everyone is equal in this society. A poor and sour talent from a poor family, no matter how prominent Cheng Yan's talent is, before he really makes achievements, such an identity will not be looked down upon anywhere.

As a big family, the Gu family is not without capacity and bearing, but their capacity and bearing are all based on exchanges at the same level, or high-ranking officials and nobles, or high-ranking families, no matter how you look at it, Cheng Yan is not among them, so it is naturally not worth their sacrifice to make friends.

From the very beginning, Cheng Yan didn't have any expectations for the outcome of today's incident, and it was a great fortune to successfully clear his suspicion of theft, how could he expect the Gu family to lower his posture and apologize to him as a poor scholar?

On the one hand, there is a friend, and on the other hand, there is a family, Gu Yunji is caught in it, and he can still stand on his side from beginning to end, fighting for him, Cheng Yan is already very grateful in his heart, and naturally he doesn't want him to have an unpleasant quarrel with Gu Zhengde for himself.

Seeing that Cheng Yan was quite knowledgeable and didn't follow Gu Yunji to mess around, Gu Zhengde's face looked a little better, and he said in a soothing tone: "Cheng Gongzi, I have wronged you this time." Don't worry, I will definitely restrain Gu Ming'an in the future, and I won't let him embarrass you again, you just have to study with peace of mind, and prepare for the township exam, if you need anything, you can tell me at any time. ”

Cheng Yan bowed slightly, and his attitude was neither humble nor arrogant: "Boss Gu is serious." As the old man said before, today's incident is just a misunderstanding, and there is nothing wrong with it. Cheng Yan has your support, it is a great honor to be able to study and listen to classes at the Gu Family School, how dare you bother again. ”

His words were appropriate, Gu Zhengde nodded with satisfaction, and his eyes showed appreciation: "In that case, then Cheng Gongzi should go back to class quickly, don't be delayed any longer." ”

"Yes." Seeing Gu Yunji on the side lowering his head and not speaking, Cheng Yan was a little uneasy, but when Gu Zhengde said this, he didn't want to stay long, so he turned around and left after answering.

"And the fourth, you are not in good health, go back to rest early, don't stand under the porch to blow the wind."

Yu Guang caught a glimpse of Gu Ming'an, who was still kneeling on the ground, Gu Zhengde said coldly, and kicked him lightly: "Let you go to the ancestral hall to kneel, what are you doing here?" Do you want me to invite you? ”

"Sun, grandson, let's go." Gu Mingan hurriedly got up from the ground, and after giving Gu Zhengde a random salute, he turned around and ran towards the ancestral hall.

Retreating from everyone one by one, Gu Zhengde looked at Gu Yunji a few times and said lightly: "Follow me to the study, I have something to tell you." ”

(End of chapter)