Chapter Five Hundred and Eighty Eighth Hands Away Shopkeeper

Before, the third wife, Cui Shi, was teased by Xiao Qin'er for a while, and her heart was faintly angry.

In a blink of an eye, Xiao Qin'er was seriously ill and almost didn't wake up.

Cui's heart felt a little happy.

Is this the current newspaper?

She is a cautious person, she was bullied once, so she restrained herself a little when dealing with Mrs. Cai.

Still set rules for the Cai family, but no longer discuss them.

No one can fault it.

Mrs. Cai is fine, but the servant girl is happy.

"Count her to be interesting."

Cai's face was expressionless, and she was not in a good mood when the third wife Cui let her go.

She endured Cui Shi's struggle, just waiting for an opportunity to make Cui Shi fall into a big somersault. Don't think that she can be bullied just because she was demoted to Baolin.

As a result, Cui Shi refused to continue to train her, and the previous plan came to a dead end.

Cai was very upset.

The plan can't be carried out, and the hardships she suffered before were not in vain.

She gritted her teeth and softly scolded the servant girl, "Stop talking."

The maid didn't know why, "Is Baolin unhappy?"

Cai snorted, "There's nothing to be happy about."

The maid was even more confused.

Cai didn't bother to explain, but just dismissed the maid.

She is now just a concubine with very limited resources. Planning things requires 120,000 patience.

Opportunity slips away, only to wait for the next opportunity to come.

...

Xiao Qin'er took care of her health, and she came to thank her as expected.

First arrived at the east courtyard and met Gu Jiu.

"Last time I was sick, thanks to the medicinal recipes sent by my sister-in-law, I am very grateful."

"I feel relieved that my siblings can take care of their health."

Gu Jiu greeted Xiao Qin'er to sit down and drink tea.

"I haven't congratulated sister-in-law on her pregnancy yet." Xiao Qin'er subconsciously looked at Gu Jiu's abdomen.

Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Brother Yu is three years old, it's almost time for him to have a younger brother or younger sister."

Xiao Qin'er was stunned for a moment, "Does sister-in-law want a daughter?"

Gu Jiu smiled and said, "My daughter is a caring little padded jacket, don't younger brothers and sisters like daughters?"

Xiao Qin'er covered her lips with a handkerchief, and smiled awkwardly, "That's okay. I like girls very much."

"I think so too. Sister Mu is so cute and cute, there is no reason why the fourth siblings don't like it."

Liu Mu, Xiao Qin'er's daughter, looks cute and very cute.

Speaking of the girl, Xiao Qin'er also showed a bit of complacency.

Her daughter is good-looking, and her appearance is more than a little better than Ouyang Fu's daughter.

The women in the palace also like Miss Mu very much, and every time they bring Miss Mu into the palace, they always get a lot of rewards.

She looked at Gu Jiu and asked curiously, "Sister-in-law, do you want this child to be a daughter or a son?"

Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Boss and daughter are fine, I'll do as I please."

Xiao Qin'er pursed her lips and smiled, "Eldest sister-in-law is really free and easy, much better than me and second sister-in-law."

At this moment, the servant girl Xiaocui came in from the outside, and when she saw the Fourth Madam, she showed a look of hesitation.

Gu Jiu asked, "What's the matter?"

Xiao Cui bowed slightly, "Sign up Madam, Eunuch Deng is asking to see you."

Xiao Qin'er was very tactful, "Since my sister-in-law is busy, I will leave first. I have to go to the second sister-in-law and third sister-in-law."

Gu Jiu smiled and nodded, "Today is unlucky, I'm a little busy. I won't keep the fourth sibling. Qingzhu, take the fourth wife out for me."

Qingzhu took the order and sent Xiao Qin'er out of the East Courtyard.

After that, Xiaocui invited Deng Cunli to the small study.

Gu Jiu motioned him to sit down and talk, "Come here today, what happened?"

Deng Cunli sat on the round stool, cleared his throat, thought for a while before saying: "To tell you the truth, Madam, I met someone a few days ago."

Gu Jiu was surprised.

Even if you meet someone, you have to report it specially. Could it be that this person is very special.

"Who is this person? Do I know him?"

Deng Cunli nodded, "Madam must know her, she should be a little familiar."

After saying this, Gu Jiu became curious, "Tell me, who is it? This person is so special, I asked you to come and tell me."

Deng Cunli looked hesitant.

Gu Jiu understood in her heart, and waved her hand, telling the maids to retreat.

When there were only two masters and servants left in the study, Gu Jiu said, "Can you tell now? Who is this person?"

Deng Cunli suppressed his voice, and whispered: "Returning to Madam, the person I saw was Chen Dachang, Eunuch Chen, who was beside the late Emperor."

Gu Jiu let out an ah.

"Is he still alive?"

"He's alive and well."

Gu Jiu nodded, "Oh! Eunuch Chen disappeared after the late Emperor passed away. I thought he was...unexpectedly, he was still alive and well. After thinking about it, this is normal. He is the late Emperor after all. The most useful person around you always has a way to escape and save your life. Did something happen when you met him?"

Deng Cunli still suppressed his voice, and said cautiously: "Eunuch Chen has been living in a certain Zhuangzi on the outskirts of the city before. He said that there are some strange faces near the Zhuangzi recently, and I am afraid it is not safe. So he plans to leave the capital and go to Jiangnan."

"He is going to Jiangnan, why is he looking for you?"

"He wanted to gain an identity in the Four Seas Trading Company to cover up one thing or two. He also said that he could help the Four Seas Trading Company in doing things in return."

Gu Jiu frowned, "Do you believe what he said?"

Deng Cunli shook his head and denied, "The old slave naturally didn't believe what he said, so he didn't report to his wife immediately, but sent someone to follow up and investigate secretly. The old slave has already found the Zhuangzi where he is hiding, and indeed found strange faces appearing nearby."

Gu Jiu smiled when he heard that, "You came here today because you want my wife to accept Eunuch Chen? Why?"

Deng Cunli sighed, and admitted straightforwardly, "The death of the rabbit and the fox are sad. The old slave can't bear to see his decapitated body. People like us, who left the palace and want to live, will keep their mouths in check no matter what. , can’t hinder anyone. But there are still many people who don’t allow us to live in this world.”

Gu Jiu was surprised, "I never thought that you would sympathize with him."

Deng Cunli smiled wryly, "I never thought that this old servant would speak for him one day."

Gu Jiu considered it for a while, and said bluntly: "You should know, I don't believe him."

Deng Cunli understood, "Whether you want to use him or not, Madam can decide with one word, don't worry about the face of this old slave."

Gu Jiu thought for a while, "You just said that he wanted to leave the capital and go to Jiangnan?"

"Exactly."

"There's nothing to say about his ability. He thrives in the palace, but when he arrives in the south of the Yangtze River, as long as you give him some convenience, he can be like a fish in water."

Deng Cunli looked at Gu Jiu anxiously, "Is Madam planning to use him?"

Gu Jiu shook his head, "I have to think about this person again, I'm not in a hurry to meet here."

"The old slave understands."

Gu Jiu reassured him again, "You don't need to be stressed. Take care of Qingmei's marriage for me, that's the most important thing."

"Madam, don't worry, this old slave will do his best to arrange the marriage for Qingmei."

After Deng Cunli left, Gu Jiu sent someone to invite Qian Fu.

She went straight to the point and asked bluntly: "Chen Dachang is still alive, did His Highness always know?"

Qian Fu was stunned for a moment, "Is Eunuch Chen still alive?"

Gu Jiu snorted.

Playing a fool in front of Mrs. Ben is a little tender. It's better to say something directly.

Gu Jiu asked again: "I heard that someone is wandering outside the Zhuangzi where Chen Dachang is hiding, do you know who it is? Could it be that someone who was able to let him survive two years ago will not tolerate him two years later."

Qian Fu: "..."

I am innocent and I know nothing. Everything was planned by His Highness. Madam, please ask His Highness.

Can he answer that?

cannot!

Liu Zhaohui skinned him.

He thought about it and said: "Eunuch Chen is an old man in the palace, and he served by the late emperor. He has a special status and knows many secrets. It is normal for someone to want his life. He can live until now, and he is in his hands. It’s scary to have the cost of saving your life. It’s just that after a long time, the cost of saving your life may not be able to continue to save your life.”

Gu Jiu smiled knowingly, "Do you know that he wanted to leave the capital and go to the south of the Yangtze River, and he specially asked Lao Deng to pass on a message to me. He also said that he wanted to find an identity in the Four Seas Trading Company, so he could cover up a thing or two."

"what!?"

Qian Fu was justly surprised, "This old slave never expected that Eunuch Chen would find his wife. This matter is of great importance. Why don't you wait for His Highness to come back and Madam to discuss it with His Highness."

Gu Jiu looked at Qian Fu with a half-smile, "If Eunuch Qian is willing to do things for my wife, I will be happy to hire you with a high salary and send you to Jiangnan to preside over the overall situation in Jiangnan."

Qian Fu lowered his eyebrows and said, "Thank you Madam for your kindness. This old servant is used to doing things by His Highness's side, and I don't plan to change positions."

Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled, "Isn't Eunuch Qian curious? Chen Dachang has so many connections, but he chose to find Mrs. Ben, and she was from Jiangnan. It must be deliberate."

"Perhaps he did some research beforehand and found out that Madam needed to send someone to the south of the Yangtze River, so he did what she liked."

"What you said makes sense. But his behavior still makes people feel deliberate. Why is he staring at Mrs. Ben? What is there for Mrs. Ben to worry about?"

Qian Fu: "..."

You have to ask His Majesty about this.

Everything was arranged by His Highness, this old slave really doesn't know anything!

Beep!

Why hasn't His Highness come back yet?

Chen Dachang, who was far away in Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing, was very resentful: Our family never thought of leaving the capital. If it wasn't for Liu Zhao's persecution, our family would never want to move.

What's worse is that it's okay to force him, but he has to come to the door to recommend himself, how embarrassing it is.

In his life, Chen Dachang, since he came to serve the late Emperor, he has never done any self-recommendation, it was others who came to him on his own initiative. The ability of self-recommendation has long been unfamiliar, and he was not able to fool Deng Cunli in the first place.

Tired!

Deng Cunli couldn't even fool him, so could he still fool Gu Jiu?

This matter is messed up, Liu Zhao can't blame him.

If you want to blame, blame Liu Zhao himself, who told him to be afraid of his wife.