At this moment, outside the Kaifeng County Government Office, countless idle people from Bianliang, Tokyo, had already gathered around. They were all curious about whether Wu Shangshu could really succeed in the adoption.
Until this time, bursts of noise came from outside the crowd. Soon, the crowd was pushed aside by a group of forbidden troops, revealing a passage.
With a very serious expression, Yang Jian, surrounded by a group of imperial guards, arrived at the Kaifeng County Government Office...
Although not many people knew that this fair-faced and beardless official was the first confidant, everyone became more and more excited as word of mouth spread.
Wu Shangshu took the monk Maode Diji to the Kaifeng County Magistrate's Office to go through the adoption procedures. The Kaifeng County Magistrate did not dare to make up his mind and could only play like a dog.
But now, the eunuchs around the official family have arrived, and the scene must be as lively as thunder from the sky stirring up fire on the earth.
Unfortunately, as soon as the imperial troops arrived, they immediately blocked the gate of Kaifeng County Government and did not allow anyone to get close.
Those countless gossip-loving busybodies could only sigh helplessly, and began to think and analyze the conflicts taking place in the government office at this moment.
And Yang Jian showed a smiley expression, and then saluted Wu Shangshu.
"Wu Shangshu, please think about it. The officials have said that this matter is done, and then Master Yuankong will be your daughter..."
"Of course, with so many people testifying here, how can it be true?"
Wu Zhizhong became angry and his eyes widened.
"If the official wants to take back his life, please issue an edict immediately, otherwise, I will adopt him."
"From now on, this girl has nothing to do with the Tian family. She is my stepdaughter."
"Okay, okay, since Wu Shangshu insists on doing this, then let's do this..."
Yang Jian gritted his teeth and looked extremely angry. He summoned the Kaifeng County magistrate who thought he had found a backer and whispered for a while.
The magistrate of Kaifeng County looked at Yang Jian who came to deliver the emperor's oral instructions with a confused look on his face.
After a long while, he nervously stretched out his fingers to pick out his ears.
"Zhongguan, I really don't joke with you. She is the official's beloved daughter..."
"Why, do you think that our family has come here under the official order just to make fun of you?"
Yang Jian's face darkened, and his voice suddenly rose an octave.
"Yes, yes, the official made a mistake. Well, in that case, the official will really go and do it..."
The county magistrate had a face that was about to burst into tears, and the sad expression and eyes that he turned around three times made Yang Zhongguan feel goosebumps all over his body.
The county magistrate has gone, and the abbot of Lingyin Temple and Chen Shilang are both witnesses. They are also standing here under great pressure at this moment.
Yang Jian continued to remain aloof, not interacting with anyone, and waiting patiently.
After Zhuxiang's time had passed, the Kaifeng County Magistrate held the adoption document and moved step by step into the hall.
He glanced left and right and handed it directly to Yang Jian. As soon as Yang Jian took it in his hand, Wu Shangshu strode over and extended a big slap.
"This is the adoption procedure for my stepdaughter. Bring it here."
"..."
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Outside the Kaifeng County Government Office, at least hundreds of people saw a white-faced and beardless eunuch who sent the proud Wu Shangshu off.
Soon, the news spread that the official's beloved daughter, Princess Maode, who was a monk, had actually been adopted by the Minister of Rites, Wu Zhizhong.
With lightning speed, it spread throughout Bianliang, Tokyo. Almost every Bianliang citizen saw their neighbors, relatives and friends change the way they greeted each other.
"Hey, hey, have you heard that the daughter of the official family was adopted by Wu Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites?"
"Oh, didn't this golden phoenix fall into the henhouse?"
"...His aunt, your description is too much. Wu Shangshu is also a Shangshu after all. After all, it is better than a chicken coop, right?"
"Yes, yes, it is much better than a chicken coop, but that Empress Maode is so unimaginable."
"It's just that if Di Ji doesn't do it well, she has to send it to that old man to pick up ashes and treat her as a child."
"Madam, you are deaf. If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense. If word gets out, you might get sued."
"Why are you talking about carrying someone on your back? I'm seventy-six and have already lived enough. Why should I carry someone on my back if I tell the truth?"
"..."
All in all, whether in the marketplace or in official circles, Emperor Maode's words have become the mainstream in Bianliang, Tokyo.
There are even unscrupulous tabloids that specialize in collecting sensational gossip from the streets to attract attention.
The police officers in Kaifeng County and even Kaifeng Prefecture were going crazy, suppressing rumors and collecting those messy tabloids.
However, all this will not affect the beautiful girl who has been renamed Wu Fujin.
Looking at the Buddhist attire of the green lantern worshiping the Buddha and the bright moonlight, Maode Diji, who returned to her normal daughter's attire, obediently greeted her brother Wu Yanfu there.
Until this moment, Wu Zhizhong felt as if he was in a dream.
Wu Fujin came closer and served tea to Wu Zhizhong. He didn't see any movement from the other party for a long time, so he couldn't help but speak softly.
"Father, did my daughter do anything to make her father displeased?"
"Oh, how can I do it? Your Highness, please put it down quickly..."
"What my father said makes no sense. Now my daughter has been adopted by her father.
Naturally, you should do your best as a child, and I hope my father won’t be too polite..."
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"Father, I never thought that I would have a sister in this life..."
Wu Yanfu, who happened to be back in Beijing to report on his work, heard the news just after joining Bianliang in Tokyo. Looking at Wu Fujin who had resigned to rest, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth happily, and then drooped again.
"Father, if you do this, won't you offend the official family to death? What should we do?"
These words made Wu Zhizhong couldn't help but roll his eyes at the only son and snorted angrily.
"I have my own thoughts on this matter, so don't worry about it."
"Father, I am your son. Can you not express your opinion on such a big matter?"
Wu Yanfu couldn't help but subconsciously retorted.
"It's useless for you to express. Tell the people in the house not to disturb the palace. Ahem, don't disturb your sister. If anything happens, just try to meet her request."
After saying that, Wu Zhizhong stood up and walked outside the house.
"Father, where are you going?"
"My father has something important to go out for. You just come back. Please stay at home and don't move around at will. There are a lot of people watching our Wu Mansion these days."
Wu Yanfu couldn't stop his biological father even after calling him several times, so he could only helplessly shake his head.
Forget it, my biological father is a man of seventy or eighty years old. He has a stubborn and violent temper and loves to do whatever he wants.
But having said that, Wu Yanfu always felt that something was wrong. After all, the beloved daughter of the official family had now become his father's stepdaughter.
This kind of thing has never happened in the previous dynasty, not to mention this dynasty, okay?
(End of chapter)
