Gao Shengguan is twenty-six years old. He is 1.85 meters tall. He has a thin body, a long and thin face, and slender eyes. There are red spots on his fair face. He is a bit dull and has endocrine disorders.
Men in the Qing Dynasty generally reach the age of marriage at the age of twenty. Parents will arrange weddings for their children. Gao Shengguan belongs to an older young man, which also shows that he is not favored in this family. Except for high-ranking officials, he did not even give wedding gifts to his nephew Gao Shengguan. .
How much resentment does a marginalized person in a high house have in his heart? He covets a large fortune. This is the fate of a child born to a concubine. An unreasonable inheritance system. An unfair destiny in life. Stay in front of a high house. There was nothing to do in the wing of the courtyard. What would he do in such a place? Li Guolou looked at Gao Shengguan and couldn't help but feel dissatisfied with this man's fate.
"Gao Shengguan, you are not married yet." Li Guolou is not old, but he speaks like an old scholar.
Gao Shengguan moved his butt uncomfortably, sat upright and straightened his chest, and said, "No." He peeked at Li Guolou who was sitting in the main seat. How could he be a ninth-grade official at such a young age? People with different fates have different fates. He envied Li Guolou's good fortune. .
Li Guolou said: "I have been studying in a private school for a few years."
"Ten years." Gao Shengguan forced out a sentence.
"Oh..." Li Guolou looked at the embarrassed Gao Shengguan. Few people saw that an official could be as stable as a rock. Most of them became uneasy like Gao Shengguan. Judging from Gao Shengguan's panicked behavior, he didn't look like an official. A very scheming person. Could it be that he miscalculated? The criminal hidden behind the scenes was not Gao Shengguan. Li Guolou became suspicious. It seemed that he wanted to talk more with Gao Shengguan. To understand a person, you need to look at many aspects. He had something It's time.
Li Guolou asked with a bright smile: "What book is Gao Shengguan reading now?"
"Captain Li, the late student is reading Zizhi Tongjian. I use history as a guide. The character of the ancients is worth learning." Gao Shengguan bowed his hands in salute, imitating the appearance of a humble gentleman, and preparing to make friends through literature.
Li Guolou smiled casually and recited the opening chapter of Zizhi Tongjian. He was a real scholar. He had no cultural foundation. How could he be a ninth-rank official? He shook his head and said: "The 23rd year of King Wei Lie, Wu Yin. AD In 403 BC, the Jin officials Wei Si, Zhao Ji, and Han Qian were first appointed as princes. Chen Guang said: I heard that the emperor's duties are nothing greater than etiquette. etiquette is nothing greater than points. etiquette is nothing greater than reputation. What is etiquette? This is the rule of law. ; What is division? The king and his ministers are the same; what is the name. The duke, the lord, the minister, and the doctor are the same. The vastness of the four seas and the millions of people are controlled by one person. Although he has unparalleled power and the wisdom of the world, no one dares to serve without running around. Isn't it true that etiquette is the basis of discipline? Therefore, the emperor governs the three princes. The three princes lead the princes. The princes control the ministers and officials. The ministers and officials govern the scholars and common people. The nobles are to be treated by the humble. The humble are to inherit the nobles. Movement of the hands and feet. The root controls the branches and leaves; the lower ones serve the upper ones. It is like the limbs and the body guarding the confidants. The branches and leaves protect the root. Then the upper and lower parts can protect each other and ensure the security of the country. Therefore, it is said: The emperor's duty is no greater than etiquette."
There should be room for success in life. Li Guolou stopped showing off his talents and said with a smile: "I'm laughing at Gao Shengguan. I thought of Sima Guang's proud character. I couldn't help but think of the good times when I was studying in the past. I don't know which chapter Mr. Gao has read. .”
Gao Shengguan didn't dare to entrust him. He raised his hand and said, "Wansheng, I just read the fortieth chapter. Although Wansheng also took some notes, he can't recite them. There is a gap between him and Chief Li."
"Hahaha." Li Guolou felt comfortable after hearing this. People in the Qing Dynasty read b1 3kanwang/b. They didn't have the ability to memorize chants, so they didn't even have the qualifications to be a fake scholar. Writing articles at this time is to draw references from other sources. Copy large passages of quotations from sages. The test propositions are also copied from the Four Books and Five Classics. If you don’t know the source of the propositions, then don’t take the exam. Go home and sell sweet potatoes.
"Mr. Gao, I heard that you were drunk the night Gao Xiuxiu died. Is that possible?" Li Guolou changed the topic and went straight to the topic. Watch Gao Shengguan's reaction.
"Yes. I regret that I shouldn't have ruined my life by drinking." Gao Shengguan immediately became frowning and clenched his fists, showing his annoyance.
Li Guolou's inner affection for Gao Shengguan collapsed. He was obviously gloating about his misfortune. He didn't deal with his cousin Gao Xiuxiu, but he pretended to be distressed. He didn't want to bluff anyone. Li Guolou sentenced Gao Shengguan to death.
"Oh... I heard Manager Gao say that it was you who came up with the idea to hang oil lamps along the way from the backyard to the embroidery building that night, right?" Li Guolou looked at Gao Shengguan intently. This was a sign of respect to Gao Shengguan. Promotion is a test. He can tell whether the other party is telling lies.
"What kind of words are these? I also gave the senior manager the idea of sending someone to lead the way. Why didn't he say this?" Gao Shengguan is a smart scholar. He immediately understood that there was something in Li Guolou's words and began to dig through the box. Thirty-six strategies. It is up to the manager, Gao Xin'an, to decide which move to use.
Li Guolou glanced at him and said, "Gao Shengguan. Do you hate your uncle?"
"Don't hate me. Why do you hate my uncle? It was my father who ruined the family. It's already fine for me to stay at my uncle's house. My uncle is deliberately trying to trick me. It depends on whether I can endure it or not. I'm not stupid. This Sooner or later, a share of the family fortune will be given to me. I won’t live in poverty in the future. Now it’s time to work hard. Is Captain Li right?”
Gao Shengguan's words left Li Guolou completely speechless. He had met a smart man. Gao Shengguan knew his future position and status in this family. As long as he didn't make mistakes, good times would eventually come. Did he miscalculate? Gao Shengguan Shengguan was willing to be mediocre and had no ambition. Li Guolou was silent for a moment, thinking about Gao Shengguan's words.
How many people are willing to endure the suffering of the years. Like him, he has been rich all his life and can live the life of a playboy, but he still wants to be prosperous and unwilling to slowly accumulate wealth. Instead, he takes a shortcut and wants to marry a few older ladies. Just for the primitive accumulation of wealth.
Although Gao Shengguan knew that he would not be poor in the future and could live a prosperous life, he would not be able to obtain Gao Qiuyu's huge wealth. As long as Gao Xiuxiu lives, he will be a collateral descendant of Gaojiazhuang all his life. Li Guolou Gao Shengguan smiled again. A smart man will not settle for mediocrity. Gao Shengguan has been coveting the wealth of his uncle Gao Qiuyu for a long time. He even sleeps looking forward to the death of his uncle and his family. As for Gao Qiuyu's two concubines, they are already four years old. They are more than ten years old. As long as Gao Shengguan takes care of them until they die, this family property will belong to Gao Shengguan.
You can even be like him, marrying a woman who is more than ten years older than you. Li Guolou imposes his dirty deeds on others, and in his heart he devalues his high promotion to nothing.
"Mr. Gao, I heard that you stretched your hand very far and reached into the inner chamber. Is this the case?" Li Guolou continued to press the question unhurriedly.
Gao Shengguan chuckled and said: "Captain Li, it's just a girl's movie. I just took a few small advantages and touched her a few times. How could I get it on the bed? Men like to put gold on their faces. I just have a mean mouth." If you don’t believe it, you can ask those two girls. They are still Yuanbao."
Li Guolou scolded with a straight face: "Gao Shengguan, please be more serious. Stand up and answer. You are still a scholar. Do you know etiquette, justice and integrity?" He has long forgotten how he behaves. He treats others with strict discipline and lenient treatment. Self is the principle of Li Guolou's life.
How could Gao Shengguan dare to stand and reply. "Plop," he knelt down and begged for mercy: "Wansheng knows that he was wrong. Please punish me, sir. Wansheng is willing to ask for forgiveness from his uncle, propose marriage to his aunt, and marry Xiaoxue and Xiaoling in the future." Gao Shengguan is lowering his status. This is a society where people are divided into different levels. Servants are not worthy of him. If Gao Qiuyu wanted Gao Shengguan to inherit the family business, he would not agree to this marriage. Gao Shengguan's move Whether he turns from defense to offense depends on where Gao Qiuyu puts him.
Li Guolou is also a smart man. He pretends to be confused while pretending to understand. He angrily said: "Nonsense. Gao Shengjun. Is it time to propose marriage now? Your cousin Gao Xiuxiu's body is still cold. No matter what, we have to wait for a year." Li Guolou He said it out loud. He was blushing and had a guilty conscience. It is important for a person to be self-aware. He knew what immoral things he had done. Li Guolou's family was prominent and he had made great achievements in arresting rebels. Why did the imperial court only award him a false title of nine? It's not just that he was a bad person in his private life, he was a polite scumbag.
Looking at Gao Shengguan who could only say "Yes", Li Guolou gritted his teeth and said, "Gao Shengguan, tell me honestly about the relationship between you and maid Aihua."
"Where do we start talking about this? Wansheng and Aihua are acquaintances. She rarely goes to the front yard in the daughter's building. I have no chance to use her brain." Gao Shengguan confessed innocently and swore to the sky that he was poisonous. The oath blurted out.
Li Guolou looked as majestic as a general. He shouted: "Gao Shengguan, spread your hands."
Gao Shengguan shivered in shock. He couldn't help but spread his hands...
Li Guolou did not ask the guards of the high house one by one. He was only interested in those tall men. Especially the three guards who had no time to witness when the crime occurred. He made some inquiries and gave their names "Tang Meng" , Roger, Su Yelei" write it down.
Next, "Gao Zhang", the successor of the senior official, came in. She looked domineering. She looked as proud as a lady. For a mother-in-law who has been a daughter-in-law for many years, she is most interested in her current family status. The death of Gao Xiuxiu was like the death of her daughter. Gao Zhang did not show too many emotions in front of Li Guolou. She also did not say who she had doubts about. Li Guolou also did not have doubts about her. He asked as a routine Gao Zhang was dismissed with a few words.
The maids Xiaoxue and Xiaoling were not yet eighteen years old. Li Guolou held himself back and did not ask more questions. How far had they and Gao Shengguan developed? Li Guolou did not ask. It would be good to leave some room for others. He had no questions about the bed curtains. Not interested.
There was only the last name left in Li Guolou's notes. Gao Huang's second wife, Gao Qiu Yu. The first time he saw Gao Huang, he felt that this woman was a eloquent woman and a woman with a loose mouth was good at hooking up. What's the secret in Gao's house? The matter couldn't escape Gao Huang's eyes. Li Guolou was hungry. After drinking the sixth cup of tea, he said with a smile: "Mrs. Huang, please sit down."
Huang Miaomiao is forty years old. Her plump figure is still pleasing to the eye. She has a round face, blue clothes and cloth shoes. When she entered the door, she did not avoid the sharp eyes of the police like others. Instead, she turned her eyes and looked at Li Guolou with a sly look.
"Captain Li. How old are you?"
Huang Miaomiao's first sentence was like a matchmaker. Li Guolou was completely defeated. If Huang Miaomiao was trapped, Huang Miaomiao would introduce her seven aunts and eight mothers-in-law to him.