Tearing Down the Gate and Smashing the Pots

Xu Weibei: "..."

This wasn't the reaction he wanted, but he didn't know what to say.

Seeing Zhi Nu standing and reading in the corridor, and now that she was looking over, he had a sudden idea. "Zhi Nu, shall I teach you how to ride a horse?"

Originally, it was thought that horseback riding would be an irresistible temptation for boys, but Zhi Nu refused without hesitation. "I need to study, my father will check on me at night."

Xu Weibei was heartbroken; his good child was going to be turned into a rigid and boring child by the Gu family.

"Marquis, aren't you busy?" Gu Wanning stood up, dusting off her hands. "I heard you and my father are up to something?"

Seeing that she didn't mention Xie Yun, Xu Weibei was basically certain that she didn't care. He silently breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little lost.

If Gu Wanning showed even a little bit of concern, he might feel better.

"It's not about causing trouble, it's about cleaning up your father's mess." Xu Weibei was still furious when he mentioned it. "He's always talking about this reform and that reform, doesn't he ever think about how distorted it will become if the scriptures are really good scriptures, passed down from top to bottom?"

Some people have lofty ideas, while others put them into practice.

For example?

Gu Wanning is more interested in building her career than in the drama of fighting for men.

She would be even more satisfied if she could participate and make a small contribution.

She has a very low threshold for satisfaction; one meal

Gourmet food

That's fine; but at other times, her threshold is very high, and she passionately hopes to "leave a name behind in life, just as a wild goose leaves its cry in the sky."

She hates stupid, straight men, but she's exceptionally tolerant of Xu Weibei.

Because there's a layer of "heroic filter" reflecting a sense of "family, country, and the world."

Of course, Xu Weibei was kind-hearted by nature, which is also the most important factor.

Xu Weibei was overjoyed to see the intensity in her eyes.

She was indeed the woman he had his eye on.

She won't be confined to petty romantic relationships; Xie Yun aren't even worthy of carrying her shoes.

"For example, your father's proposed Green Sprouts Law had good intentions, but what if some people who didn't need loans were forced to borrow them? Or what if he wanted to Square-Field Equal-Tax and conduct a nationwide land survey? Do you think those landlords and gentry who concealed their land holdings would do nothing?"

In short, Gu Yuanshi's ideas weren't bad, but it was foreseeable that they would go astray when they reached the lower levels.

"So you're going to split up your core group to help push forward the reforms in practice? But that's not a good thing for you, is it?"

Everyone has selfish desires.

First, ensure your own safety; then consider other things.

Xu Weibei's move was tantamount to cutting off his own wings.

The Emperor was naturally pleased, but what would happen to Xu Weibei if anything went wrong in the future?

Xu Weibei said casually, "I also need to find new paths for them; they can't always live with their heads on the line. Since ancient times, literature has been valued over military prowess. If any of them can find a new path because of this, I will be happy for them."

The men he led were all veterans of battle and fearless.

Local people should think twice before trying to trip you up.

"I'm not doing this for your father; your father and I still disagree on politics."

Xu Weibei only approved of some of Gu Yuanshi's reforms, not all of them.

There are many points he strongly opposes.

"But thinking of those destitute, starving, and displaced disaster victims, it's good to be able to help them in any way we can," Xu Weibei said. "I only hope that your father's reforms aren't just a flash in the pan, but truly help the people of the world. And—"

He looked at Gu Wanning, his bright black eyes filled with admiration.

He said, "I don't want your hard work to be wasted either."

The Corn she poured so much effort into deserves to be a miracle for everyone, and everyone should remember that it was her achievement.

Xu Weibei never underestimated the depravity of human nature.

Those whose interests are affected by the reforms will try every means to sabotage them, and there is a high possibility that they will tamper with Corn.

He wouldn't allow it.

Gu Wanning felt that when Xu Weibei spoke to her, he wasn't exactly a breath of fresh air, but at least his emotions were stable.

Who knew this guy would go crazy as soon as he stepped out the door...

Chapter 181 Tearing Down the Door and Smashing the Pot

Gu Wanning learned the news the next day.

She first followed the middleman to inspect the land, and after looking around several times, almost measuring the entire land on foot, her four concubines finally arrived late.

Without her even asking, Fourth Concubine started rattling off the story.

"Hahaha... The Marquis tore down the gate of the Xie Residence yesterday. If someone hadn't stopped him, he was planning to take some men to smash the pots and pans. I heard the news too late, and by the time I got there, it was all over. Sigh, the Marquis is so stingy, he should have said so earlier."

A question mark slowly formed in Gu Wanning's mind.

Should the main gate of the Xie Residence be demolished?

The scene was so beautiful to think about.

"The Marquis must have heard about the Grand Princess's desire to form a marriage alliance with the Xie Residence," the Third Concubine said with a smile, "So he simply cut off all hope and put an end to it."

They've already torn down the doors and smashed the pots; how can they still be in-laws?

The Xie family can't afford to lose face like that.

"How did the Marquis explain things to the Xie family?" Gu Wanning asked curiously.

The Xie family has a rich heritage, and many of Xie family members are accomplished.

Xu Weibei went all out, but does that mean the Xie family has no shame?

This matter will likely escalate to the point of reaching the Emperor's ears.

"Where is the Marquis?" Gu Wanning asked.

"He was scolded by the Grand Princess for half the night," Fourth Concubine said. "The princess ordered him to go to the Xie Residence to apologize with a bundle of thorns on his back, but the Marquis refused. In a fit of anger, the princess beat him."

Gu Wanning: "... And then?"

"What more can be done after the fight?" Fourth Concubine said dismissively. "Of course, that's it. The Xie family should know when to stop and let it go. Otherwise, if word gets out, their daughter will have a bad reputation for shamelessly clinging to the Marquis."

Gu Wanning thought about it and realized that it did make sense.

As I said before, in this world, women are more likely to suffer losses than men.