Chapter 652: The Greatest Sincerity

"If you want to persuade a person, there are only three ways. Move people with emotion, persuade people with reason, and seduce people with profit."

Empress Pei was stunned.

Gu Jiu looked at the other party, lowered his voice and continued, "As long as you promise enough benefits, His Majesty will readily agree to a mere marriage."

Empress Pei subconsciously licked the corner of her mouth, "Your Majesty has a big appetite, how much benefit can you promise? For your brother's marriage, you are really generous."

Gu Jiu chuckled, "My daughter-in-law only has such a real brother. It's rare that he wants anything, and I will naturally satisfy him. And Pei Man is very good, I hope Pei Man can be my sister-in-law."

As for the deeper reason, Gu Jiu naturally wouldn't reveal a word.

Lu Hou is investing in her, so she is investing in Lu Hou.

Lu Hou wanted to make friends with her, and she readily agreed. She didn't mind, and showed kindness to Lu Hou.

It is her greatest sincerity to Luhou to settle Emperor Wende. It also shows her influence.

In this way, I told Lu Hou that it was a correct decision to make friends with her. In the future, the two sides can cooperate more.

Empress Pei frowned, "Then what benefits do you plan to take in exchange for His Majesty's consent?"

Gu Jiu smiled mysteriously, "I beg your mother to allow me to make a fool of myself."

Empress Pei snorted, naturally unhappy.

"Have you discussed this matter with Liu Zhao?"

Gu Jiu smiled, "I went to see His Highness yesterday, and he fully supports my decision."

Empress Pei thought for a while, and said: "When you talked with Your Majesty, you also spoke for Liu Zhao. Let Your Majesty release him as soon as possible. The dignified eldest son was imprisoned in Zongzheng Temple for more than half a year. People inside and outside the court are in panic. If this continues, I don't know how much trouble will happen."

"My daughter-in-law will try her best, but she may not succeed."

"Whether it's successful or not, you have to do it. He is your husband. Since you are capable, you should help him."

"Don't worry, queen mother, I will help him."

Husband and wife, both prosperity and loss, she will naturally help Liu Zhao.

She also counted on Liu Zhao to rush forward and defend her against open and dark arrows from all directions.

Resigned from Queen Pei,

Gu Jiu didn't delay, and went directly to Xingqing Palace to see Emperor Wende.

...

In Xingqing Palace, Chang En reported in a low voice, saying that Madam would ask to see her.

Emperor Wende put down the pen in his hand and smiled, "She didn't delay at all. She came here directly from Weiyang Palace?"

Chang En nodded, "Exactly. Does Your Majesty want to see her?"

"See you! Of course I want to see you. It's rare to see her on weekdays. Today she asks to see me. How can I not see you? Tell her to come in."

"Mrs. Xuanzhao sees you."

Gu Jiu followed the servant, walked into Xingqing Palace, and came to Zhengyang Palace to meet Emperor Wende.

"Daughter-in-law pays homage to Emperor Father!" Gu Jiu respectfully made a big gift.

Seeing Gu Jiu being so respectful, Emperor Wende felt a little better.

"Excuse me, give me a seat!"

"Thank you father!"

Gu Jiu sat down cautiously, with a low eyebrow and a pleasing expression, like a spoiled little daughter-in-law.

Emperor Wende snorted coldly.

Install, continue to install!

Still angry little daughter-in-law, shameless!

This world has never seen such a pissed off daughter-in-law as Gu Jiu.

But looking at Gu Jiu's obedient appearance, Emperor Wen De had to admit that he was in a good mood.

Rare!

"Why are you free to come and greet me today?"

When Emperor Wende asked casually, it was a trap.

Gu Jiu bowed slightly, "My daughter-in-law came here today to plead guilty."

Emperor Wende raised his eyebrows, "What is the crime?"

Gu Jiu said solemnly: "Daughter-in-law heard that the cement road from the capital to Hedong has not been built smoothly. Daughter-in-law has a ready-made road repair team under her command, but she didn't donate it immediately. Daughter-in-law is guilty!"

After finishing speaking, she lowered her head and made a gesture of apologizing.

Emperor Wende laughed angrily, and after laughing, he was furious again, "That's all? Is there nothing else?"

fool!

This is fooling!

Delusions rely on fooling around, delusions!

Emperor Wende made up his mind that he must beat Gu Jiu severely today.

Gu Jiu: "..." Your Majesty, being an emperor has shame! The ladder was handed over, so why didn't I know how to go down the ladder. Do you have to discuss the matter of your brother-in-law Luhou?

How dangerous that is!

Lu Hou is a ticking time bomb, and he doesn't want to discuss it in private, let alone in the palace.

This is fatal!

Gu Jiu Zhaba Zhaba looked innocent, "Could it be that the property under the name of the daughter-in-law didn't pay taxes on time?"

snort!

Emperor Wende had a straight face.

Pack!

Keep pretending!

See how long you can hold it.

"The road construction team under the Shaofu General Supervisor is no less skilled than the road construction team under your name. Leave your road construction team for your own use."

Emperor Wende directly denied Gu Jiu's pleading guilty with an attitude of looking down on you.

Gu Jiu: "..."

Isn't this forcing her?

Why!

Negotiating conditions with a shameless emperor, I am so tired!

She simply broke the jar and said, "Why don't the father convict the daughter-in-law. No matter what the crime is, the daughter-in-law will admit it."

"Ridiculous! Do you think I'm a faint king?" Emperor Wende snapped.

The corners of Gu Jiu's mouth twitched, the emperor still has to face it! I also know that random conviction is against the rules.

It's just that it's not the place!

Gu Jiu said bluntly: "My daughter-in-law's elder brother wants to marry Lu Hou's daughter, and my daughter-in-law is guilty of failing to report to His Majesty immediately."

Emperor Wende sneered, and finally got to the point.

He just said, Gu Jiu doesn't have superhuman powers, so he can't handle it. Sooner or later you have to give up.

"Lu Hou actually took a fancy to your elder brother. Is it your elder brother who is young and promising, or the Gu family has a prominent family background, or you are too capable as a younger sister?" Emperor Wende asked teasingly.

But Gu Jiu replied as a matter of course: "Of course it's because my brother is young and promising."

The corner of Emperor Wende's mouth twitched, and he couldn't bear to look directly.

How dare you say it!

Gu Ting is almost 30 years old, and he dares to say that he is young and promising.

Forget it, I won't hit Gu Jiu.

Emperor Wende coughed lightly, "I know Luhou better than you. He is a man who has nothing to gain. Do you really think it's because your brother is young and promising?"

Gu Jiu pretended to be stupid, "My daughter-in-law doesn't understand what His Majesty means."

Emperor Wende smiled, "Everyone told me that the reason Lu Hou agreed to this marriage is because of you. Do you agree with this sentence?"

Of course Gu Jiu would not agree with this sentence.

What you think in your heart is one thing, what you say with your mouth is another.

She looked respectful and then said with doubts on her face: "To tell you the truth, my daughter-in-law and Marquis Lu have never met before. Some people even said that Marquis Lu betrothed his daughter to his brother because of me. My daughter-in-law didn't understand either. Where do you start talking?"

Emperor Wende was furious.

Play stupid again!

I really want to throw Gu Jiu into Zongzheng Temple and be with that bastard Liu Zhao as company. The couple reflected together.

Emperor Wende took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said, "I believe that Lu Hou betrothed his daughter to Gu Ting because of you. What do you have to say?"

Since Gu Jiu likes to play dumb, Emperor Wen De directly showed his cards, and didn't bother to listen to her nonsense.

Gu Jiu has an innocent face, what can she say?

"My daughter-in-law can't influence Lu Hou's decision."

Emperor Wende laughed instantly, "Then you haven't thought about it, if I object to this marriage, what will you do?"

Gu Jiu blinked.

Although she can't influence Luhou's decision, she can influence Emperor Wende's decision!

She gritted her teeth, and said with an aggrieved and heartbroken expression: "My daughter-in-law heard that the construction of the cement road from the capital to the east of the river has not been smooth. The last few hundred miles of mountain roads are progressing very slowly. My daughter-in-law is willing to bear the last few Baili Mountain Road will take care of your majesty's expenses and supplies."

Emperor Wende was surprised and surprised.

He never expected that Gu Jiu would actually plan to build roads for the imperial court.

His original intention was to plant nails in Xinmin County and share the profits of Xinmin County.

However, Gu Jiu's proposal gave Emperor Wende a new way of thinking.

It's not bad that Gu Jiu is willing to bear the cost of road construction and food and grass!

Xinmin County, can not move temporarily.

It's just very surprising that Gu Jiu didn't call her poor this time, but was so generous. Abnormal, really abnormal.

Whenever money is mentioned on weekdays, Gu Jiu doesn't care whether others believe it or not, and just opens his mouth to cry poor. To be able to cry poorer than him as an emperor is really annoying.

Today is not called poor, but generously contributes money and food.

Emperor Wende laughed.

"Oh! You are willing to bear all the expenses of the last few hundred miles of concrete road?"

"Exactly."

"It's quite rich!"

Emperor Wende said that I am very upset, you have money, but I don't have money, so I just have an unhappy attitude. The tone is also sour.

Gu Jiu said aggrievedly: "To tell you the truth, my daughter-in-law really has no money. In order to support the road construction expenses, my daughter-in-law plans to ask the Shaofu for a loan."

puff!

Emperor Wende was furious.

Looking for a loan from the Shaofu, in the final analysis, is to use his money to build roads.

Too much deception!

Gu Jiu hurriedly added, "My daughter-in-law will pay the interest and pay taxes."

Emperor Wende finally let go of his breath.

He snorted, "If you don't have any money, you can ask the Shaofu for a loan. What do you think of the Shaofu?"

Gu Jiu blinked, of course it was a purse, what else could it be.

"I don't believe it. After so many years of operation, you have no money on hand."

Gu Jiu was so wronged that she was about to cry, "My daughter-in-law really has no money. All the money I earned was put into Xinmin County, and my daughter-in-law needs to support the family's expenses. Your Highness can't help at all, but the expenses are not small at all."

snort!

A dignified prince, even that little salary can't support him. As the emperor's father, shouldn't he feel ashamed?

Can an emperor be less generous?

cannot!

Emperor Wende's attitude was very firm.

My son, why should he lie on the merit book of his ancestors to eat and drink hot food? It's not a good thing.

Emperor Wende stared at Gu Jiu suspiciously, saying that he had no money, it must be a lie, absolutely a lie.

He asked, "How much do you plan to borrow from Shaofu?"

Gu Jiu calculated with her fingers, and said cautiously, "One million taels, is it enough?"

Emperor Wende was so angry that he really regarded the Shaofu Bank as his own money bag.

"What do you take to repay the loan?"

"My daughter-in-law will figure out a way. She still has a few shops under her name, and she should be able to make some of the balance by the end of the year. If it doesn't work until next year, my daughter-in-law will find someone to borrow some more to ensure that the loan from the Shaofu Bank will be returned on time."

Emperor Wende chuckled, "Your plan is quite beautiful."

Gu Jiu smiled embarrassedly, "In order to relieve His Majesty's worries, my daughter-in-law will definitely do her best and try her best to build the cement road from the capital to the east of the river as soon as possible."

Emperor Wende smiled, "You really have a heart."

Gu Jiu lowered her head, lowered her eyebrows and said pleasingly: "To share your majesty's worries, naturally you must wholeheartedly."

The words were very pleasant, but Emperor Wende didn't believe a word.

That's a deal.

"For your sake, I have no objection to Marquis Lu's marriage with the Gu family."

Gu Jiu beamed with joy, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty is so generous!"

The corners of Emperor Wende's mouth twitched, he was very suspicious that Gu Jiu was insinuating when he said he was generous.

He said casually: "You are willing to give up for your brother."

Gu Jiu said emotionally: "My daughter-in-law has lost her mother since she was a child, and she grew up with her elder brother. The most hopeful thing is to see her elder brother marry a wife and have children."

Emperor Wende frowned slightly, does Gu Jiu care about her brother so much?

Gu Jiu took the initiative to show his weakness to others, what was his intention?

Emperor Wende pondered Gu Jiu's intentions, and said, "You treat your elder brother with care."

"Daughter-in-law is a nostalgic person."

Emperor Wende suddenly laughed.

Because he had already seen through Gu Jiu's intentions.

Gu Jiu took the initiative to show his weakness to others, just to let Emperor Wen De feel at ease.

Look, my biggest weakness is there. Your Majesty, you can stretch out your fingers at any time and pinch my seven inches. The implication is that she has absolutely no evil intentions.

No matter what Lu Hou's plans are, the Gu family, and her, Gu Jiu, are all the emperor's subjects, first-class good citizens, and will never follow Lu Hou indiscriminately.

This is Gu Jiu's greatest sincerity to Emperor Wende.

Emperor Wende smiled and nodded, "I have received your sincerity. Step back."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"