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Chapter 170 Guo Fengxiao's Idea
Chapter 172 Guo Fengxiao's Idea
"But after this incident, the Yuan family should at least offer some compensation. Only in this way can the hearts of the gentry be appeased. Otherwise, wouldn't it cause all the gentry to look down on my Liu family? Even for the clan, this is really inappropriate."
"Then let the Yuan family give an explanation and a fair judgment."
"Since this was your idea, Guo Fengxiao, then you can do it. After all, the Guo family name isn't weak, so you can at least act as an advocate."
As Liu Hong's voice slowly faded, everyone in the hall turned their gaze to Guo Jia.
Guo Jia raised an eyebrow, and the thought of being able to be an envoy on equal footing with the Yuan family piqued his interest. So he did not refuse and immediately agreed: "Thank you for your trust, General. I will do my best not to disappoint you."
At this moment, Guo Fengxiao's nonchalant attitude made many people frown, but those who truly held important positions, such as Xu Shu, Cui Dan, and Jia Xu, had come to understand his temperament, so they didn't care much. On the contrary, they felt that this was the real Guo Fengxiao, truly an interesting person in the world.
The thought processes of talented people are ultimately different from those of most people.
With Guo Jia gone, the matter came to a temporary end, and the imperial city of Luoyang became a little more lively as a result.
Another day passed, and Guo Jia, as an envoy from the General's Mansion, appeared in the imperial city.
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He was dressed in white, with several servants following behind him. After getting off the carriage, he did not go straight to the Yuan family, but instead went to the famous Juqingzhai in the imperial city.
This place is perfect for these scions of noble families to discuss important matters. It would be inappropriate to go directly to the Yuan family, as a quarrel would not be good for any of them.
Therefore, Juqingzhai can indeed serve as a temporary buffer, at least allowing everyone to settle down and have a proper discussion.
"Today, it is Guo Fengxiao who has come. Your reputation in the Hall of Recruiting Talents has been quite high recently. You have even been named a ghost fox by Xu Shu. Now, among the gentry, you can definitely be considered to have risen to the top in one step."
Upon seeing Guo Jia, Yuan Shu let out a cold laugh and then spoke, demonstrating that he had considerable knowledge of Guo Fengxiao.
"Ha ha ha ha."
Upon hearing this, Guo Jia couldn't help but burst into laughter. He then bowed respectfully and said, "For the Yuan family to have heard of my name, Guo Fengxiao, is truly a worthwhile death for them."
Guo Jia spoke loudly, but Yuan Shao had something to say at this moment: "If even you, the most outstanding and talented scholar in Yingchuan Academy, cannot listen to the advice of my Yuan family, then that is a bit too far-fetched."
clap clap.
Upon hearing this, Guo Jia clapped again, his face filled with admiration. He then said, "This must be the renowned Mr. Yuan Shao of the Yuan family. Such a remarkable insight into the bigger picture is truly admirable. He lives up to the reputation of the Yuan family."
"Truly admirable, I, Guo Fengxiao, am completely convinced."
Guo Jia's words made Yuan Shao's expression soften slightly.
However, immediately afterward, a calm voice slowly rang out from inside the private room.
That's basically the end of the story for the younger generation.
"Now that the Liu family has arrived, it is only right and proper that we greet them. Hurry up and invite them in."
Ultimately, it was my Yuan family who made a mistake in this matter. If we continue to act without any sense of propriety, we would be utterly foolish and stupid.
It was Yuan Wei, and not just him alone.
Inside the private room were Yuan Liang and other members of the Yuan family clan. Only with these people present could the matter be thoroughly discussed today.
Otherwise, it would not only be disrespectful to the Liu family of Youzhou, but it would also be uncertain whether the entire Yuan family could obtain the understanding they deserve. Just thinking about it makes me feel a little scared.
Soon Guo Fengxiao stepped into the private room with a faint smile on his face: "Today, Guo Jia greets all the elders of the Yuan family. I am truly unworthy of your warm welcome."
"Alright, kid, stop pretending."
"We old folks are here today with deep shame. Ultimately, it was our Yuan family that made a mistake, and it has spread far and wide. Such a disgraceful affair is a result of our family's poor discipline. We are already very grateful for any chance to have this matter resolved; how could we dare to harbor any further thoughts?"
Yuan Wei spoke with a deep, resonant voice, and as he spoke, Yuan Liang, who was standing next to him, involuntarily lowered his head, because the pot was his, and it had brought shame upon the Yuan family.
At this moment, the other members of the Yuan family also spoke up one by one, all in an effort to repair their relationship with the Liu family as much as possible.
Guo Jia listened with deep agreement, nodding frequently. The whole process seemed to be very smooth and harmonious.
In the end, the Yuan family paid the compensation they deserved.
Guo Jia agreed very readily.
He then successfully left, and was even seen off by Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, the two sons of the Yuan family. This shows just how powerful he was. Even ordinary princes and nobles probably did not have such a rare honor.
"Don't see me off any further. If you do, I'll be back at the General's Mansion, you two."
Guo Jia smiled slightly, cupped his hands in greeting, and then got into the carriage.
"He probably won't cause any trouble."
At this moment, Yuan Shu narrowed his eyes and slowly asked.
Yuan Shao shook his head: "The most urgent task is for us to do our own thing well, which is already difficult enough. We really don't want to think about anything else for the time being, since this matter is not of much concern to us."
In particular, Yuan Shao is involved with Liu Bei of the General's Mansion this time because of the eldest daughter of the Yuan family. If this matter succeeds, the strength of Yuan Shu, the direct descendant of the Yuan family, will inevitably increase further.
Although he wanted the whole Yuan family to prosper, he was even more unwilling to suffer this loss for nothing.
"hehe."
Yuan Shu watched his departing figure with a slight smile on his face.
Once the marriage alliance with the Yuan family is completed, how could a mere illegitimate branch of the Yuan family possibly stand in your way? The Yuan family should ultimately be passed down to the direct descendants to be worthy of the rightful name.
Yuan Shu muttered to himself, his face full of confidence.
Soon, Guo Jia returned to the General's Mansion.
"Greetings, Madam; Greetings, Young Master; Greetings, Lord."
Guo Jia smiled, his face displaying a delicate and fox-like agility, yet without a trace of cunning, so naturally he did not evoke any dislike in people.
When Lady Wu saw Guo Jia for the first time, she exclaimed, "What family's young master is so handsome? It's truly rare. He's even more handsome than my Xuande!"