Chapter 171: “Oh, so it’s nothing then.”
“Son-in-law, son-in-law, something bad has happened!”
As Gu Yu was lying in the courtyard waiting for Gu Qing to return, a servant ran over in a panic.
Shouting “something bad has happened,” Gu Yu heard this and a look of confusion appeared on his face, not knowing what had happened.
Why the panic?
Did Zhou Yi go to trouble his father-in-law?
“What happened? Take a breath first, organize your thoughts, then speak.”
After Gu Yu said this, he immediately had the servant cover his chest, his heart pounding wildly. After taking a few deep breaths, his heart, which was beating like a drum, gradually stabilized.
Then, thinking about what had just happened, the servant’s face turned bitter, not knowing how to explain it.
Alas, if I had known today would be so unlucky, I would have let someone else go meet friends with the master instead of me!
“Something happened to the master! A group of people were provoking on the street, then the yamen officers came and arrested the master and those guys!”
“What! Dare to arrest my father-in-law, the Prefect is very idle lately!”
After hearing the servant’s words, it was Gu Yu’s turn to become agitated.
Originally, Gu Yu thought that with Gu Qing’s martial arts, he would have the ability to protect himself regardless of whether he encountered Zhou Yi or the nobles’ children.
Now, listening to the servant’s description, it was clear that Gu Qing had suffered a disadvantage.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yu could no longer sit still. He immediately got up from his chair and prepared to go talk to the Prefect properly!
Dare to arrest his father-in-law, he’s really gotten bold!
This was just him finding out first. If Gu Mengyao knew, she would probably tear down the yamen by now.
“Son-in-law, the situation is a bit unusual…”
“Stop talking, I’m going to the Prefect right now to see what he means! Just lock up those who caused trouble, why lock up my father-in-law!”
“Well, the master was drunk at the time, and in his excitement, he didn’t hold back… Those who caused trouble were beaten half to death by the master. If the government soldiers hadn’t arrived quickly, they would have been beaten to death by the master.”
“…”
Just as Gu Yu’s heart was full of anger, the servant spoke somewhat fearfully.
Hearing this, Gu Yu, who had just stood up, stumbled back into his chair.
So, it was his father-in-law who bullied others…
Never mind then.
There was no need to be impulsive, it was better to listen to what happened before making a decision!
“What exactly happened, tell me in detail.”
“After the imperial court session today, the master went to visit Lord Liu’s house. The two of them drank a lot. When it was time to go home, the master refused to take a carriage back and insisted on walking home by himself, saying it was for exercise.”
“And then?”
After hearing that Gu Qing was drunk, Gu Yu guessed the general situation.
Since ancient times, drinking has caused trouble!
“After that, we encountered a group of people with ill intentions who charged straight at us, looking like they wanted to provoke us, very arrogant! Then, the master beat them to death one by one, making them cry for their mothers and fathers. Even if they wanted to run, they were caught and beaten again. I was so scared that I ran to the side to avoid being caught and beaten by the master.”
“…”
“That’s not all! When the government soldiers arrived, the master was still in the mood… He beat one if they came, and beat a pair if two came, leaving the soldiers helpless! In the end, it was only when the master was exhausted that the soldiers were able to restrain him.”
At this moment, listening to the servant’s words, Gu Yu suddenly felt like he didn’t want to go to the yamen.
His father-in-law was really as strong as ever!
Not only did he resolve the troublemakers, but he also didn’t let the government soldiers go. If he were on Liangshan, he would definitely be the 109th hero!
“Alright, I know about this. You can go down now!”
“Son-in-law, normally, the master wouldn’t be so impulsive. It’s all because he’s drunk… Last time he got drunk at someone else’s house, he also caused a lot of trouble.”
“Does my father-in-law always get drunk? That’s not right. Ever since I came to the Gu Residence, I’ve never seen him drunk!”
“The master only gets drunk at other people’s houses, but he always drinks half at home.”
“There’s this too…”
After gathering enough information, Gu Yu waved his hand to dismiss the servant.
Then, Gu Yu stood there and thought for a moment.
Finally, he decided to go and bring back his drunken father-in-law now… According to the servant’s description, it had been quite some time, and Gu Qing should have sobered up by now.
He wouldn’t treat his son-in-law like a ball, so he could be taken home.
As for whether the Prefect would let him go, Gu Yu was not worried at all.
Whether it was for the sake of the Gu family’s reputation or Empress Bai Qian’s reputation, the Prefect would not make things difficult for Gu Qing, it was just a formality.
Of course, the nobles’ children in the capital would not let Gu Qing off so easily, and they would definitely try to make things difficult for him.
Now, it depends on which side the Prefect favors.
Imprisoning Gu Qing would offend the Gu family and Bai Qian.
Not imprisoning Gu Qing would offend the nobles’ children in the capital.
The Prefect could only judge the importance of each. He, Gu Yu, was not a bad person. If the Prefect chose to imprison his father-in-law, then he couldn’t be blamed for being ruthless.
Thinking about these things, after giving some instructions, Gu Yu immediately took a carriage to the yamen, ready to bring his father-in-law home.
As soon as Gu Yu got out of the carriage, he saw the government soldiers guarding the yamen with menacing eyes. He immediately smiled and took out the Iron Scroll token from his embrace, hanging it on his waist.
At the same time, a gold bar that reflected in the sunlight was also taken out from his embrace.
Holding the gold bar in his left hand, he kept raising and lowering it in his right palm, causing the expressions of the soldiers to become tense, as if they were afraid that Gu Yu would give them a taste of it for no reason.
He really wouldn’t have anyone to complain to even if he was beaten.
Originally, remembering the instructions from those nobles, they had wanted to make things difficult for Gu Yu.
However, in the current situation, it would be better for Gu Yu not to make things difficult for them.
The soldiers, with guilty consciences, naturally knew what the token hanging on Gu Yu’s waist was, and what the gold bar in his hand was.
Therefore, they became honest at this time and did not dare to have any ulterior motives.
Upon careful consideration, Gu Yu dared to deal with even those nobles… Now dealing with them, the soldiers, would be as easy as crushing ants.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt it was possible, which made the soldiers immediately raise their heads, look straight ahead, and avoid making eye contact with Gu Yu, standing dutifully in front of the yamen.
Everything else had nothing to do with them.
Seeing that these soldiers were sensible, Gu Yu smiled with satisfaction, and then entered the yamen with the gold bar in his hand, ready to have a good talk with the Prefect.
Whether to release Gu Qing, or to be retaliated against by him.