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Chapter 15 Contrast before and after
Gao Pan's words made both Peng Lanshu and Peng Ming a little disappointed.

"My lord, if you don't accept us, we will also follow you to repay your kindness..." Peng Lanshu still whispered firmly.

Gao Pan was taken aback when he heard the words, and suddenly felt like he was being 'laid on'. Just as he was about to persuade him, there were many footsteps outside.

Afterwards, I saw a few people coming in, the leader was a tall man with a thin face, wearing a satin brocade shirt and a servant's crown on his head, he looked about fifty years old, with a serious face.

Followed by seven or eight servant-like figures, following closely behind.

"Du Xiangjun, the sinner of the Du family, went to see the magistrate. The younger brother Du Xiangming is used to being arrogant and domineering. Today, he actually offended the magistrate. It is really a crime. Du's family style is not strict. I hope the magistrate will punish him severely. Du dare not say more !"

What Gao Pan didn't expect was that compared to Du Xiangming's arrogance, Du Xiangjun, the elder of the Du family who came in, was much more respectful and humble.

As soon as he came in, he bowed his waist and gave Gao Pan a big gift, not to mention, he even called himself a sinner and let Gao Pan deal with Du Xiangming at will, keeping his posture very low.

Gao Pan was stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses and stretched out his hand not to hit the smiling face. Since Du Xiangjun is so courteous, he can't be aggressive anymore.

"It turned out to be the elder of the Du family. After hearing what my younger brother said, I thought that the Du family didn't take Dayu's laws seriously!"

Although he didn't want to break his face, Gao Pan still remembered what Du Xiangming said to him before, and he couldn't help but stabbed a sentence in his mouth.

"Your magistrate is serious. The Du family has always abided by the laws and regulations of our court and set a good example as a gentry. Both, my second brother can be regarded as an official in the court. How can the family discredit him!"

Du Xiangjun bowed his waist, with a serious face, looked at Gao Pan, and continued:

"It's just that my third younger brother has no rules and doesn't know the seriousness. Since he fell into the hands of the adults, please follow the law. The law is the only way. Du dare not have the slightest complaint!"

Gao Pan was startled when he heard this. He heard from Yin Weian earlier that the Du family was considered a big family in Dantang County.

In addition, the second master of the Du family is still a doctor in the household department and quite powerful. Du Xiangming's domineering appearance before has explained a lot of problems.

It's just that Du Xiangjun didn't dare to disobey at all, and he didn't want to rescue Du Xiangming, which made Gao Pan feel a little surprised!

However, at this point, Gao Pan felt that it was impossible for him to let Du Xiangming go so gently, so he waved his hand and said in a rather imposing manner:

"Since I also said the same thing, then I will act according to the law. It is rare that the Du family still has such a sensible person. It seems that I am not very worried!"

Du Xiangjun was listening, while thinking in his heart, Gao Pan's demeanor and tone, in Du Xiangjun's opinion, did not look like a young boy at all!
This made Du Xiangjun a little startled in his heart, but he began to worry in his heart, but he said humbly:

"Master Magistrate praises you, the Du family has always been like this, you don't have to worry about the Du family disrespecting the law!"

Seeing this, Gao Pan smiled and stopped talking, and turned his head to look at Peng Lanshu and his brother, intending to persuade them not to follow him to repay their favor.

But when he saw the anxious eyes of the two and the rags and rags, Gao Pan felt that before they grew up, they might not be able to survive.

After taking a deep breath, Gao Pan said softly:
"Forget it, you go back to the county office with me first, and when you grow up, you can go out on your own!"

After hearing this, Peng Lanshu and Peng Ming were both a little happy, but in Peng Lanshu's heart, they disagreed with Gao Pan's words.

According to Gao Pan, they were still children, but Peng Lanshu felt that she had grown up and was no longer a child.

Besides, in her opinion, Gao Pan is not much older than her, and his tone is like their elders.

"The county magistrate is truly a bodhisattva. Du Moumou came along and heard about the righteous deeds of the county magistrate. Now it seems that the rumors are true. Our Dantang county really has a Qingtian elder who loves the people like a son!"

Du Xiangjun on the side also hurriedly bowed his hands in praise.

This made Gao Pan feel a little vigilant in his heart. It is a good thing that someone spreads your good name.

But if someone deliberately praises you by your side, it's a bit deliberate, and there must be his purpose for this!

Thinking of this, Gao Pan waved his hands calmly and said:

"It's just doing it casually, it's not worth mentioning... By the way, the two brothers and sisters owe your Du family 13 taels of silver. I will send someone to the county government to collect it later, and I will pay it back for them first!"

"My lord is just joking, it's only 13 taels of silver, what's the point, just treat my Du family as helping their siblings, there is no need to pay it back!"

Du Xiangjun also quickly raised his hand, signaling that there is no need to mention this matter.

After Gao Pan heard this, he subconsciously thought that Du Xiangjun was exonerating Du Xiangming!
After all, the crux of the matter lies in the loan. If the Du family no longer pursues the money owed by Peng Lanshu's siblings, then Gao Pan has no reason to detain Du Xiangming anymore!
But in Gao Pan's heart, the Du family must be offended, and even in his heart, he thought of using it as the best target to improve his prestige!
But Du Xiangming ran into him first, Gao Pan was about to punish him, so how could he let him go because of this?
"How is this possible? One is one, two is two. Here is the IOU written in black and white. How can it be said that it is exempt? No need to say more. I will pay off the money owed for their siblings. After that, the two siblings will reconcile with each other. Your Du family has nothing to do with it!"

What Gao Pan said was very forceful, and he also meant to make decisions for the Du family.

After Du Xiangjun heard this, his face was still full of solemnity, and he bowed and agreed:
"Everything is to be listened to by the adults. I never thought that the adults would be so clear about public and private affairs. Du is convinced!"

In Du Xiangjun's heart, more than ten taels of silver is nothing, but at this moment, obeying Gao Pan is the most important thing.

Seeing this, Gao Pan glanced at Du Xiangjun lightly, and saw that his face was full of sincerity, not like a fake, but he was even more vigilant in his heart!

Whether it was Yin Weian's warning before or Du Xiangming's domineering, even threatening to make Gao Pan kneel in front of him and beg for mercy was nothing.

All these gestures made Gao Pan subconsciously think that the Du family must be an invincible family of country gentry, relying on someone in the family to be an official in the court, they will run amok and domineering.
But at this moment, Du Xiangjun, in the face of Gao Pan's strong words, is so respectful and humble, which is in great contrast to Du Xiangming's behavior!
Gao Pan couldn't understand, is Du Xiangjun good or bad?What kind of family is the Du family?Everything makes Gao Pan indecisive and hard to tell!

Then he replied modestly, and motioned for Peng Lanshu and his brother to follow him and leave the shabby house.

Peng Lanshu and Peng Ming understood, and quickly packed up their things in the dilapidated house.

Gao Pan couldn't bear to watch them put away their old clothes, some rotten dishes, etc., so he told them not to clean up. After returning to the county office, he bought them new ones!

(End of this chapter)