Chapter 644 Family Affairs

Gu Jiu counted the days and entered the palace to pay his respects.

As soon as they met, Empress Pei asked Gu Jiu, "I heard that there was a lot of commotion in your yard a few days ago, and the guards sealed off the entire upper room. Could it be that something was lost, or someone crime?"

Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "The queen mother is really well informed, even a small matter in the palace cannot be hidden from the queen mother's eyes and ears."

After finishing speaking, he glanced at the sisters-in-law with a half-smile.

Several sisters-in-law: This is the truth, I can't blame others for secretly telling the palace.

Empress Pei looked serious, "I'm just asking you why you made such a big commotion, so don't talk about irrelevant things."

Gu Jiu coughed lightly, "Actually, it's nothing serious, but the child was mischievous, ransacked the box, and turned the house into a mess. The purpose of driving people out is not to let people see the scene where the daughter-in-law is teaching the child. As for asking the guards to seal the yard, it's actually for the sake of Give the child a face, and don't let anyone hear the child's cry."

Empress Pei frowned, she didn't believe Gu Jiu's words.

"It's just that simple?"

Gu Jiu smiled, "Of course it's that simple. Could it be that someone whispered in my mother's ears, saying that I did some shady things behind my back?"

"Ahem...don't make random guesses, no one is slandering me. Don't listen to the wind and the rain."

Gu Jiu smiled: "..." The person who listens to the wind is the rain is the queen mother's true self. If you come to question the matter without investigating it clearly, aren't you afraid of being killed instead?

Mrs. Ben has always been prudent in her work, when will she leave someone with a handle?

Gu Jiu glanced at the sisters-in-law again, "Siblings, are you dissatisfied with me?"

"Sister-in-law is really good at joking. We only admire you, so there is no dissatisfaction. Everyone expects you to earn some pocket money." Ouyang Fu said first.

Gu Jiu smiled brightly, "You brothers and sisters are not dissatisfied with me, so I'm relieved. Mother, look, this is clearly a misunderstanding. The person who sent the news should be severely beaten."

Empress Pei hummed, "Okay, I just care about you, and I just asked a casual question, which caused so many complaints. Is it true that I won't be able to ask about your affairs in the future?"

"The queen mother misunderstood, the daughter-in-law just doesn't want to be wronged." Gu Jiu looked submissive.

"Hmph! If you acted more safely, how could there be all kinds of rumors. Don't forget,

Liu Zhao is still imprisoned in Zongzheng Temple, as his wife, you should keep yourself safe during this time, and don't always think about making big noises. "

Gu Jiu nodded in response, "The mother's lesson is that the daughter-in-law promises not to make any big noises in the future."

Then, she glanced at the three sisters-in-law again.

Reporting all day long, do you really think Mrs. Ben doesn't care?

The three sisters-in-law: bowed their heads together, all of them were silent.

Empress Pei was very upset when she saw the cowardly behavior of the three daughters-in-law.

She said impatiently: "Okay, okay, leave if you have nothing to do. I'm tired!"

"The mother wants to rest, and the daughters-in-law will leave now."

Everyone filed out of Weiyang Palace.

Gu Jiu walked in the front, she turned her head suddenly, her eyes swept over everyone's faces.

"My younger brothers and sisters seem to be very guilty!" She smiled half-smile.

"Sister-in-law is really good at joking, we don't have a guilty conscience." The third wife, Cui Shi, smiled and replied in a serious manner.

Gu Jiu glanced at the third wife Cui's big belly, "The third sibling is about to give birth."

The third wife, Cui Shi, nodded, "I'm going to give birth in a month or so."

"Third siblings are very convinced. They married His Highness the Third Highness and soon got pregnant smoothly. Among us, only fourth siblings can stand shoulder to shoulder with you."

The third wife Cui subconsciously looked at Xiao Qin'er.

She looked down on Xiao Qin'er a little bit, so she didn't want to be as lucky as Xiao Qin'er.

Xiao Qin'er was not happy, "What kind of eyes does the third sister-in-law look at me? I don't like it?"

The third wife, Cui Shi, said calmly: "The fourth younger brother and sister misunderstood, how can I dislike you. There will be harmony between you and me, and there will be no conflicts."

Ah!

Xiao Qin'er let out a sarcastic laugh, embarrassing Cui terribly.

Cui frowned, the biggest dislike of marrying into the royal family was that the sisters-in-law were too unrefined in their words and actions, and they all went straight to the point.

Let's say you are careless, you are better than anyone else when you are hard-working. Let's talk about it, I never look at people's eyes, and I don't seem to know what to cover up.

Girls from rich families marry into the royal family, so she doesn't believe that the mothers of the mothers-in-law of all the sisters-in-law teach this way.

So there is only one conclusion, all three sisters-in-law did it on purpose.

The unique atmosphere of the palace made everyone develop a domineering character.

The third wife Cui glanced at Gu Jiu secretly, she reckoned that the source of this strange atmosphere was the eldest lady.

The eldest lady is too strong.

Do not!

To be precise, it is too powerful.

It was so powerful that even the important officials in the court could not ignore it.

That's great.

To have such a strong role model living under one roof.

It is conceivable that the atmosphere in the whole palace will be mobilized, and everyone will not be afraid of anything.

The master is domineering, and the servants are equally domineering.

Gu Jiu broke the embarrassing atmosphere, "Since you all think I'm joking, then I'll just talk nonsense. Everyone live their own lives, and don't bring trivial matters to the palace. If you are idle, Then find something to do yourself. Or I will help you find something to do."

Xiao Qin'er asked aloud: "According to what my sister-in-law said, can big matters be discussed in the palace?"

Gu Jiu looked at her with a half-smile, "I don't know what kind of thing is a big deal in the mind of the fourth sibling?"

Xiao Qin'er pursed her lips and smiled, "That depends on sister-in-law."

Gu Jiu smiled, "What I mean is, it's not a big deal if you don't get involved with your fourth wife. Are the fourth siblings satisfied?"

Xiao Qin'er was not happy, "His Royal Highness was imprisoned in the Zongzheng Temple, according to what my sister-in-law said, isn't it a big deal?"

Gu Jiu said lazily: "It's a big deal for me, but it's not a big deal for your fourth room."

"Sister-in-law said so, cousin must be sad. Because His Royal Highness was imprisoned by Guan Zongzheng Temple, cousin has been worried." Xiao Qin'er defended Liu Yi's injustice.

Gu Jiu snorted, "Thank you Fourth Highness for your concern, but his concern is purely superfluous. That's all for now, brothers and sisters can take care of themselves in the future."

After saying this, Gu Jiu left the palace first.

The third wife, Cui, patted her chest, "My sister-in-law has such a temper, and even others' concern for her is superfluous. I don't know how to satisfy her."

Xiao Qin'er was dissatisfied, and turned directly to the third wife, Cui Shi, in anger, "Why do you want to satisfy her? Is it because she is a sister-in-law? It's ridiculous!"

Ouyang Fu came forward to smooth things over, "Okay, okay, let's not say a few words. From now on, everyone should be careful when speaking and doing things, and don't provoke the sister-in-law. His Highness is being imprisoned by Guan Zongzheng Temple, and she is now angry, so I understand her. "

Xiao Qin'er snorted, "I see that my sister-in-law is living a very chic life. She goes out every three days, so I can't tell that she is angry. Knowing that the second sister-in-law is good with the elder sister-in-law, she also counts on the dividends of the sister-in-law's business to earn some pocket money. Don't open your eyes and talk nonsense."

Ouyang Fu stomped her feet, "Forget it, forget it, everything I say is wrong, it's just not flattering. Let's talk, I'll go see my concubine mother."

After speaking, she flung her sleeves and left.

Xiao Qin'er snorted, turned around and went to the Compassion Palace.

The third wife Cui was left alone, and no one greeted her.

The third lady Cui stomped her feet, that's all, she still went out of the palace.

She entered the door behind, as if she had become a doormat.

Gu Jiu sat in the carriage and returned to the palace.

As the weather warmed up, she was a little irritable and didn't like to move.

After washing up and changing into home clothes, she nestled in the soft bed and read a book.

Even the ledgers that I love to look at are thrown aside.

The girl Xiaoyu fanned her.

This season, it's not hot enough to place an ice basin, but it doesn't feel cool either. It's a little stuffy, which makes people very irritable.

Qing Zhu boiled half a pot of mung bean porridge and filled a bowl for Gu Jiu.

"I put it in the well water specially, and it's just right to drink now. Madam, do you want to try it?"

Gu Jiu sat up and took a sip with a spoon, "Well, the taste is just right. Qingzhu, your cooking skills are getting better and better."

Qingzhu pursed her lips and smiled, "These days, Madam has lost her appetite, and the servants are very worried. Before Madam clearly told the servants not to worry about the outside world, why did Madam worry herself?"

Gu Jiu smiled, "Why am I worried? You must be delusional. I think the weather is hot and I feel very irritable. His Highness is not at home, and there is no one to vent his anger on."

The maids all laughed.

"Madam treats His Highness as a punching bag, His Highness should be sad."

"His Royal Highness will not be sad, I'm afraid it will be happy."

"Go, go, dare to tease Madam and Your Highness, everyone is getting fatter!"

Qingzhu sent out all the little maids, and instead of Xiao Yu, fanned Gu Jiu.

"My servant went out of the mansion yesterday to visit Qingmei."

When Gu Jiu heard this, she regained her spirits, "How is Qingmei now? I've only seen her once since she got married."

On the day Qingmei got married, Gu Jiu went back to the palace in a carriage and was ambushed.

Some people say that Qingmei's marriage is unlucky, and it is also unlucky to extend to Qingmei.

Qing Mei was deeply concerned, she was obviously worried to death, but she was afraid of her own bad luck, so she dared not go to the palace to visit her.

Later Gu Jiu learned about the situation and asked Qing Mei to come into the palace to speak.

Qingmei also came that time.

He said that he was afraid of bringing bad luck to Gu Jiu. If there is anything, let Qingzhu pass on the message.

Gu Jiu didn't force her, for fear of increasing Qingmei's psychological burden.

After a year or two, this kind of saying gradually disappears, and then ask Qingmei to enter the palace.

Qingzhu said: "Sister Qingmei is very good, she has been pregnant for more than a month. Because the month is young, she told the servant to keep it secret and keep quiet. The servant is thinking, Madam can't keep it secret here."

Gu Jiu laughed out loud, very happy, "Qing Mei is pregnant, that's a good thing. Zhao San is probably going to die of joy."

Qingzhu pursed her lips and smiled, "I'm so happy."

Gu Jiu said: "I will open the storeroom later, pick up some medicinal materials and cloth that she can use, and send them to her. Tell her to have a baby and not worry about the affairs of the palace. When she gives birth, I will visit her."

Qingzhu nodded, "I listen to Madam. Elder Sister Qingmei is worried about Madam, His Royal Highness is imprisoned in Zongzheng Temple, and she doesn't know what happened."

"Tell her not to worry. I'll take care of this little thing. The most important thing for her now is to take good care of the baby. Don't think about it and worry about it all day long."

"The servant will persuade her well."

Qingzhu opened the warehouse and picked up medicinal materials and cloth.

Wang Yi clamored to go too.

"I haven't seen Sister Qingmei for a long time, I miss her."

Gu Jiu waved his hand, "Let's all go. I'll give you half a day off. Go early and return early. Don't stay outside, pay attention to safety."

"Ma'am, don't worry, the servant will definitely come back before dark."

After dismissing the two maids, Gu Jiuwo fell asleep on the bed and had a bizarre dream.

When I woke up, I couldn't remember the scene in my dream.

"What time?"

The servant girl Xiaoyu said softly: "Return to Madam, I just arrived at Youshi."

"Have Qingzhu and the others come back?"

"Not yet. But Eunuch Qian came back, saw his wife was resting, and left again."

"Has Qian Fu come back? Send someone to see if he's still there? If he's still there, ask him to come see Mrs. Ben."

Gu Jiu has not seen Qian Fu for many days.

She knew that Liu Zhao must have sent Qian Fu out.

She didn't ask about specific matters, but she still couldn't help being a little worried in her heart.

And she was still thinking about what Qian Fu said last time, saying that she had found out Wang Jieyu's background.

Xiao Yu called a little maid to invite Eunuch Qian.

Qian Fu was resting, when he heard that Gu Jiu had woken up, he rushed to the upper room.

"The old slave pays his respects to his wife."

"Excuse me, sit down and talk."

Qian Fu was also polite and sat down on the round stool.

Gu Jiu asked straight to the point: "I shouldn't inquire about that matter, you just need to tell me if it went well?"

Qian Fu nodded, then shook his head, "Things are still under control."

Although there is no clear answer, it is good news in the control.

Gu Jiu obviously breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay, I won't bother with this matter anymore. Last time you said that Wang Jieyu's background was found out, did the news reach the capital? What's the situation?"

Qian Fu straightened his back, "Madam doesn't ask, this old slave also intends to talk about it. Speaking of which, Wang Jieyu and Madam can really have a relationship."

"Having something to do with Mrs. Ben? Are you sure?" Gu Jiu was surprised.

Qian Fu nodded, "How dare this old slave make fun of such things. Wang Jieyu, originally the daughter of a wealthy local man, is not eligible to enter the palace for draft.

However, the Wang family has a relative in the same family. This family is a family of officials and eunuchs. There is a daughter in the family who is among the candidates. Wang Jieyu took the place of this girl and entered the palace to run for election. It actually made her win His Majesty's favor. "

Gu Jiu asked casually, "Does this have something to do with Mrs. Ben?"

Qian Fu said softly: "Wang Jieyu's elder brother is related. Wang Jieyu has an elder brother who is of the same mother, known as Wang Wu. Wang Wu is idle, relying on his relatives being from a family of officials and eunuchs, he is really a bit domineering in the local area. The general neighbors avoid him.

This Wang Wushousong, and his family is just an ordinary small rich man, so he can't afford such extravagant spending. In addition to Wang Jieyu's entry into the palace, the family spent a large sum of money, and Wang Wu became more and more nervous. He became ill-intentioned and came up with the idea of ​​nearby toll booths and rest stops. "

It turned out that Qian Fu's so-called being able to get involved was referring to toll booths and rest stops?