The study was silent. Guo Boyan looked down at the letter. Eunuch Fu stared at him scrutinizedly. Only at the desk next to the window, Prince Shou's brush touched the rice paper, making a slight sound. The man was wearing a tea-white robe, with a light cloud and a gentle breeze, like a person living in the deep mountains and forests. However, the cuffs and python patterns embroidered with gold thread at the hem of the clothes revealed their innate dignity and should not be looked down upon.

Guo Boyan's eyes swept over the golden python, folded the letter again, saluted respectfully to King Shou, and said in a deep voice: "I will definitely investigate these two things thoroughly and give the prince an explanation."

Zhao Heng only lowered his eyes to paint, and on the pale yellow rice paper, a pineapple bonsai gradually took shape.

Eunuch Fu explained on behalf of the master: "Mr. Guo, your family matters are unintentional. But since the emperor gave the fourth girl a marriage to the prince, anything that happened to the fourth girl is the prince's business. There is no need to be careful about small matters. Last September, the fourth girl fell into the water at Anguo Temple, and there were many rumors outside. During the talent show, the fourth girl suddenly had a rash on her face, causing someone to spread rumors and slander the fourth girl's appearance to be damaged. This is all a big deal. The prince naturally needs to check it, right?"

Guo Boyan acknowledged.

Eunuch Fu continued: "This investigation led to these two letters. The prince felt that the Duke of the State must be aware of what we can find in our palace, and it has been solved. Therefore, the prince did not hold the Duke of the State accountable, but only sent Liu Xi to the fourth girl to serve, just in case. But unexpectedly, there was only one month left before the prince's wedding, and the fourth girl encountered such a problem again. When the Song family heard the drum beat, the whole world knew that it was not just the reputation of the Duke of the State and the Fourth Girl, don't you think?"

The eunuch's voice was rather delicate, and everything he said seemed calm and quiet as if he was chatting, but Guo Boyan immediately knelt down to King Shou and said in a stern manner: "I am incompetent, and I will hurt my reputation. Please punish me."

"No more examples." Zhao Heng said lightly.

"I don't dare." Guo Boyan lowered his head and assured.

Zhao Heng nodded.

Eunuch Fu bent down to support Guo Bo, and smiled and said, "The Duke of the State is in charge of the Palace Front Office. He goes out early and comes back late every day. He is inevitably not concerned about the matters at home. However, the wedding is approaching, and the prince does not want to make any mistakes. Just say that the Song couple went to Beijing this time to extort money, but they were released from prison in the spring of last year. They didn't come early or late, but they wanted to go to Beijing to make trouble for the prince before the prince's wedding. There must be inside information. Now that they are in the Duke's Mansion, the prince is not convenient to interrogate himself. I hope the Duke of the State will investigate thoroughly, so as not to avoid more criticism from the fourth girl."

"Don't worry, Prince, within three days, I will give you an answer." Guo Boyan promised again.

Zhao Heng nodded.

Eunuch Fu sent Guo Boyan out.

Guo Boyan returned to the Duke's Mansion all the way, but he did not go in immediately. Instead, he stood behind the screen wall with his hands behind his back and pondered at the Songhetu on the screen wall. From last year to this year, three things happened to his daughter, each of which affected her reputation. The first two were traced by the eldest son. Did the son intervene in this third stump?

If it was really what his son did, what did he do? The first thing was that his daughter and niece became the topic of conversation among the people. Although it was irrelevant, it was also a bit unheard of. The second thing was that his daughter's appearance was destroyed and he could be given a marriage. Although his niece Tan Xiangyu did not leave any evidence, her reputation for framing her cousin with despicable means was already known to everyone. It was difficult to marry a good family. At that time, he only felt that his niece was jealous of her daughter. Now, thinking about it, how dare the Tan family mother and daughter come from so bravely to offend her family?

Song Kuo and his wife went to Beijing and would not have any impact on their career. There was really someone behind the scenes. This method was definitely not for him. If King Shou did not like his daughter and the emperor was dissatisfied with his daughter, the final result would only be that his daughter's position as the princess. If the two marriages failed, the daughter would be the same as Tan Xiangyu, and the marriage was difficult...

Guo Boyan frowned. The person behind the scenes is targeting his daughter? If he doesn’t seek wealth or life, as long as his daughter is ruined?

What are the benefits for the eldest son if his daughter is ruined?

Still minding that his father married his second wife? In this case, the eldest son should be dissatisfied with his wife and family of three. However, his wife took the position of Tan, and Brother Mao may affect his son's position as the prince. He can understand that the eldest son is taking action against both the mother and the mother. Only his daughter, the Guo family is only giving a dowry after getting married. The eldest son is not so stingy, right?

I am afraid that my daughter will marry too well, so my husband's family will become Mao Ge'er's help? But Lu Town is just a brave man. If he can't become a high-ranking official, it is impossible for the eldest son to understand.

Recalling the careful care of Mao Ge'er by the eldest son, Guo Boyan didn't believe that the eldest son still hated his stepmother's family.

In other words, the eldest son only targets his daughter.

My daughter is cute, cute, well-behaved and sensible. How could she provoke her eldest son again? She is so disgusted that she uses such a method?

Guo Boyan couldn't understand.

After standing there for a cup of tea, Guo Boyan walked around the screen wall and arrived at the front yard of Linyun Hall. He saw his eldest son sitting in the hall with four-year-old Mao Ge'er sitting on his lap. His half-brother looked like him, and he was obviously the two brothers.

"Dad!" Seeing that his father was back, Mao Ge'er turned his head and smiled happily.

Guo Xiao stood up with his younger brother in his arms and went out to greet him. Brother Mao stretched out his two little arms early and asked his father to hug him.

Guo Boyan took over his youngest son and walked in while explaining to the eldest son: "The prince asked me how I planned to deal with those two people, and did not pursue our fault."

Guo Xiao smiled faintly: "The prince is broad-minded and admirable."

Guo Boyan sat down and said with his son's fat hand: "Yes, it's her luck that An An can marry the prince."

Guo Xiao nodded in agreement and went to serve the tea with one hand. Guo Boyan secretly observed his son, but could not see any flaws.

It was getting late, and Guo Xiao spoke with his father for a while and was about to say goodbye. Guo Boyan looked outside the door and smiled and tried to stay: "Just eat here. Today is safe. Let the kitchen cook a few more dishes, and our family will celebrate."

Guo Xiao had no reason to refuse.

Guo Boyan put down Mao Ge'er, patted the boy's shoulder and said, "Go and call your mother and the others over, and say that Daddy has something good to announce."

Brother Mao raised his head, his big black eyes filled with curiosity: "What a good thing?"

Guo Bo smiled and urged his son to go for an errand first.

Mao Ge'er turned around and ran away, and liked to help her father do things the most. Guo Xiao guessed that his father wanted to talk about his step-sister's marriage with King Shou, so he didn't ask much.

Soon, Lin brought a pair of children over, holding Mao Ge'er in his hand. Song Jianing followed her in a green skirt. He turned to the door and caught a glimpse of Guo Xiao's figure. Song Jianing immediately withdrew his gaze and did not look at Guo Xiao at all. Guo Xiao did not look at her, only Mao Ge'er in his eyes.

Guo Boyan's usual attention was on his wife and young son. The eldest son was cold and calm, his daughter was well-behaved and quiet, and he was normal to talk less. However, after he suspected that the brother and sister had a grudge, Guo Boyan keenly captured the weirdness between the brother and sister, especially his daughter, who was clearly afraid of his brother.

Guo Boyan realized his mind. Everything was as usual at the dinner table. After dinner, he smiled and said to the three ladies of Lin: "I have an errand to tell Ping Zhang, you go and rest first."

Lin only acted as an errand and was related to Song Kuo and his wife, so he didn't take it seriously and took his children away.

Guo Xiao's expression changed slightly.

Guo Boyan led his son to the study room, and his life was with Wei Jin to guard the yard, and no one was allowed to approach.

After entering the study, Guo Boyan sat and looked at the eldest son standing on one side. He casually said, "Why do I think An An seems to be afraid of you?"

Guo Xiao looked at his father, and the dim light reflected in his eyes, making it difficult for people to see clearly.

But the eldest son's silence made Guo Boyan's heart sink. He pursed his lips, took out the two secret letters that had been hidden in his arms, placed them on the table, and said coldly: "You can read it yourself."

Guo Xiao took two steps forward, but did not pick up the letter paper, but only pressed the letter with his thumb, spread his index finger, and after reading it, he took two steps back, and was still silent. These two things were indeed done by him, because the time was a long time apart, he thought no one knew about it, but unexpectedly, he had concealed it from his father, but was found out by King Shou.

But he did not regret it. He only blamed himself and blamed himself for underestimating King Shou's covetousness for his step-sister. Unexpectedly, his step-sister's appearance was ruined and his reputation was so bad. King Shou could even persuade the emperor to give him a marriage and retain her position as princess.

He didn't want to argue. He didn't make any mistakes in Anguo Temple and Song Kuo's wife. Even King Shou had no evidence to track him down. Only the cousin's case, as long as he caught his cousin's first trial, he would know everything. Guo Xiao had already considered the consequences, but using his cousin was the only way he could think of at that time, and he almost succeeded.

"Song Kuo and his wife, did you instigate you to enter Beijing?" Guo Boyan stood up and stared at his son with a pale face.

Guo Xiao raised his eyes and looked straight at his father and said, "Yes."

With a "bang", the man slapped his son's face, and the harsh sound penetrated the darkness and spread to the courtyard. Wei Jin's heart trembled and he looked at the study in disbelief. He had been serving the prince for more than 30 years, and watched the prince grow up with his own eyes. The prince made a stubborn mistake when he was young. The prince had hit the palm of his hand and faced the wall, but he never slapped the face.

In the study, Guo Xiao slowly turned his head, his right face was burning like fire, and something warm was flowing down the corner of his mouth. Guo Xiao wiped it and put down his hand without even looking at it.

Guo Boyan's eyes were red. He hoped that his eldest son would kneel down and admit his mistake, and hoped that his eldest son would ask him to forgive him for a while, but the eldest son was calmer than every time he made a mistake. Why was he calm? Because he didn't feel that he was wrong in his heart!

"An An is sorry for you, why do you want to harm her?" The palms were hot, and Guo Boyan's breathing heavily and couldn't figure it out!

Guo Xiao lowered his eyes and said nothing.

Guo Boyan laughed in anger and pointed at his son and said, "Okay, you are so tough, I'll ask you an An!"

After saying that, he walked over to his son and walked quickly towards the door.

"She didn't feel sorry for me."

Just when Guo Boyan's hand had already touched the curtain, Guo Xiao's cold voice finally came from behind. Guo Boyan paused and looked back at the eldest son. Since the brother and sister had no grudges, why was the eldest son...

"Father, my son has never asked you for anything since he was a child. Tonight, my son begged my father to make decisions for me."

Guo Xiao lifted up his hem of clothes, knelt down with his back to Guo Boyan, his back straightened, like a wolf who refused to surrender to any hunter: "Father, I want An An, I have done everything I can. The emperor took charge of King Shou and robbed her. My son had no choice but to ask his father to be the second-hand man for me, and not let An An marry someone else."
Chapter completed!