Farming and reading family

As soon as Duan Shiying said this, everyone nodded and pointed at Gao E.

This is simply because Gao E is a woman, and in their perception, women should not appear here.

Duan Shiying saw that everyone was on his side and immediately felt confident: "Who knows what means you used to make Taoer worship you as his master? It may also be that my brother-in-law is confused."

"You are not allowed to slander my master." Chen Tao immediately rushed to Aunt Gao.

Duan Shiying became more excited: "Everyone saw it. If it weren't for her instigation, how could Tao'er, at such a young age, contradict his uncle?"

Xu Boyan sighed outside. Gao E really couldn't understand the situation. In this situation, she would lose as long as she showed up.

"Yes, Mr. Chen, he is your uncle." Someone in the crowd reminded.

"No matter what, your uncle is still one of us."

"This Gao family doesn't know the situation, it's really ridiculous..."

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Duan Shiying was very proud, and he wanted to see what Gao would say this time.

Chen Tao was anxious: "Shut up, all of you!"

Gao E pressed Chen Tao's shoulder and said, "The more chaotic the situation, the less anxious you should be."

"But..." Chen Tao looked at everyone targeting his master, how could he not be anxious.

"Tao'er, do you really not trust your uncle and want to trust an outsider?" Duan Shiying said sadly.

"That only means that Mr. Duan is not as trustworthy as an outsider in Chen Tao's eyes." Gao E said directly.

Duan Shiying stared at Gao E and said, "With so many people watching, don't even think about trying to seduce Tao'er again."

Gao E turned around and swore an oath to Chen Xiangyue's token: "I, Gao E, swear in front of Chen Xiangyue's spirit that I will take care of Chen Tao in the name of my teacher until he takes over the Chen family. If I covet even a little bit of the Chen family's property, I will not die a good death!"

Everyone shuddered when Gao E said the last four words. Such a vicious oath would cut off her own retreat.

Especially swearing an oath in front of the deceased's spirit.

Duan Shiying never thought that Gao E would suddenly make such a vicious oath. At least she should have said it beforehand so that they could argue about it.

It is normal to swear an oath when the argument is really over.

Why did you swear an oath directly?

After Gao E swore the oath, she looked at Duan Shiying and asked, "Master Duan, do you dare?"

Everyone looked at Duan Shiying, and saw that Duan Shiying looked a little embarrassed.

"You are a woman, and this oath is nothing. I won't argue with you." Duan Shiying said stiffly.

Gao E sneered: "That means you don't dare!"

Duan Shiying didn't dare to respond to this statement.

People around him didn't expect that Gao would be so cruel to him.

"With so many people here as witnesses today, no one should try to make trouble. Although I, Gao E, am a woman, I am open and honest. Chen Tao is my apprentice. As long as I am here, he has a family." Gao E said in a resounding voice.

Xu Boyan, who was standing outside, could not see Gao E, but could only hear his impassioned speech, his eyes becoming increasingly gloomy.

Some things happened many years ago, and when he heard Gao E's words, he seemed to be back to that time.

Later he would laugh at himself, thinking that what he did at that time was wrong, and perhaps there would be better choices...

But... there's nothing wrong with that, it's just that I don't have the ability but I still have to persist.

Duan Shiying's eyes flickered. He didn't expect Gao to go to this extent for Chen Tao.

Gao E looked at everyone and said, "Everyone, the dead are the most important. Please leave the mourning hall and let someone in to pay their respects."

Everyone looked at Duan Shiying, wanting to see how he would react.

At this time, Bai Hao shouted outside: "Master Xu is here to pay his respects to Master Chen."

When the people in the mourning hall heard that Lord Xu had arrived, they hurriedly made way out.

Duan Shiying was also startled. He really couldn't figure out Mr. Xu's temperament and didn't dare to rush into him.

Xu Boyan walked into the mourning hall amidst everyone's respectful greetings, and Chen Tao came over personally to offer incense.

Xu Boyan was serious. He lit some incense and bowed respectfully: "Don't worry, Master Chen. I can bear witness to Gao's promise. You can rest assured."

Gao E looked at Xu Boyan in surprise. What did he mean?

Is this to finalize the matter so that others won't have any more thoughts?

Is Xu Boyan helping her?

When Gao E was thinking this, Xu Boyan glanced at Gao E and thought to himself that she was such a stupid woman who was doing nothing for no reason.

When everyone heard what Lord Xu said, they really gave up their thoughts. At least during the time Lord Xu was in He County, no one dared to openly mention the fact that Gao E was a woman.

Because of Xu Boyan's arrival, the Duan family stopped their activities and everyone lived in peace.

The funeral was held after three days and everything went smoothly.

Gao E asked Lianxin to go back and get the booklet that Duan Yuping gave her, intending to use this to discuss something with Xu Boyan.

It was raining that night and a little chilly. Bai Hao went to Qinzhou City. Xu Boyan warmed the wine and drank it alone, which was really boring.

"Master, Gao is here." Zhu Mo reported.

"Let her in." Xu Boyan said as he placed a cup opposite.

Gao E and Lian Xin came over together and put away their umbrellas in the corridor. Lian Xin stood outside with the umbrella, while Gao E went in alone.

"It's really unexpected that Mrs. Chen came to visit me so late at night." Xu Boyan glanced at Gao E.

"I would like to thank Lord Xu for rescuing me that day." Gao E stood three steps away from Xu Boyan and saluted respectfully.

Xu Boyan sneered: "It's just that I met a stupid person and wanted to make fun of him."

Gao E thought to herself that a dog can't spit out ivory: "This is an honor for me as a common woman."

Xu Boyan smiled and nodded: "You are quite sensible."

"I came here today to discuss a deal with Lord Xu." Gao E said as she took out a booklet.

Xu Boyan glanced at the booklet and asked, "Negotiate a deal with me? Can you afford the price?"

"I have mentioned before that Miss Duan married Earl Yishun as a concubine, and she died because of this book." Gao E said directly.

Xu Boyan looked at the booklet and asked, "Why should I believe you?"

"If you want to believe it, then believe it. If you don't want to believe it, then don't believe it. What basis can we have for that?" Gao E said frankly.

"Then why didn't you tell me before?"

"Why should I say it?" Gao E asked back.

Xu Boya nodded: "After all, you don't believe me."

"I'm just a village woman. I don't know Mr. Xu's position at all. People's positions are constantly changing due to their own interests. How can I know if these things will suddenly cost me my life?"

"Then why did you say that again?" Xu Boyan said sarcastically.

Gao E was silent for a moment. "For ordinary people like us, it's just a matter of choosing the lesser of two evils. I believe Lord Xu is willing to take risks, but if the conditions are agreed, I will solve a problem."

"You're quite calculating." Xu Boyan felt a little sorry. If she weren't a woman, she might have become a great hero. "Tell me, what do you want to change?"

"Drive the Duan family out of He County." Gao E said directly, "I won't make things difficult for Master Xu, as long as Master Xu enforces the law impartially."

Xu Boyan laughed: "So in your eyes, it's very difficult for me to enforce the law impartially?"