Songhe Hall of Hou Mansion.

The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, and her daughter Gu Mei, accompany the old lady Wei to speak.

The old lady Wei asked casually: "Did Gu Yue and Gu Jiu have a quarrel today in the Flower Hall?"

Gu Mei shook her head slightly.

"Talk to the old man."

Gu Mei hesitated.

The eldest wife Xiao Wei nodded at her, "Don't hesitate to say anything."

Gu Mei responded, and said: "Sister Gu Yue probably wanted to pick out the nickname that Sister Gu Jiu has a sick child. But I didn't expect that Sister Gu Jiu not only confessed actively, but also took the opportunity to indulge in her broken mouth. Mind. Sister Gu Yue lost a good face, but she was persuaded by Sister Gu Shan anyway."

The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, frowned, "I didn't expect that it was only the second day after returning to Beijing that the girl in the neighboring house started to make trouble. It seems that the conflicts between the girls are very serious."

The old lady Wei laughed, "Little girl Gu Jiu is smart and flexible."

The eldest wife Xiao Wei nodded, "I really didn't see it at first. Gu Yue looked shrewd and powerful, but Gu Jiu is not as good as Gu Jiu. Those girls are worse than Gu Jiu. It's just a pity that he is not physically strong. good."

Gu Mei said hurriedly: "Sister Gu Jiu said in person that her health is much better. Recently, she has taken less medicine."

"That's good. Gu Jiu's complexion today is indeed not like the rumored disease."

The eldest wife Xiao Wei looked at the old wife Wei again, "Old madam, do you want to take care of the things that Brother Xie entrusted us to?"

The old lady Wei said: "Go ahead. I have promised her that she will watch the marriage for Gu Yuexiang. She can't speak without counting."

The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, frowned, "It's just Gu Yue's temper that makes it difficult to get along with it. She must be strong and not tolerant. Her marriage is hard to say. In case of marriage, it will harm the man's family. Then others should Blame me for the matchmaker.

But Gu Jiu, as long as her health is okay, it's not difficult to tell her a good relationship. That is a clever boy. People like us like her smart and capable girl. "

The old lady Wei nodded again and again, "Now it seems that Gu Jiu has the ability to be a young woman in her family.

Unfortunately, Xie never gave Gu Jiu a chance to exercise. Gu Jiu has never been a housekeeper.

have to take the time to talk to Zhili. Several of his girls are old, and they should learn to be a housekeeper.

For people like us, girls can't be a silly bag. "

"The old lady is right, and my daughter-in-law thinks so. She should think of a way to mention Sibling Xie. Gu Jiu is her daughter in name. If Gu Jiu can marry a good family, she must help her brothers in the family. sisters."

The old lady Wei laughed, "Xie doesn't look like such a generous person."

The old lady and Xiao Wei did not avoid Gu Mei when discussing these topics. In fact, this is training Gu Mei.

Gu Mei's marriage is about to be finalized, and at most there will be six months to one year before she will get married.

Therefore, the old lady and the little Wei Shi seized the time to exercise Gu Mei.

Learn a little more about humanity in your natal family. When you encounter problems in your husband’s family, you will not be in a hurry and can deal with it calmly.

The old lady Wei said to his eldest wife Xiao Wei again: "You have to pay more attention to Gu Yue's marriage. Help as much as you can. You have already agreed to Xie's, so it's hard to regret it."

The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, was a little embarrassed, "Gu Yue's temper, it's hard to find a relationship."

The old lady Wei said: "The capital is such a big city, you can always find a suitable family. In any case, you have to come up with a few candidates to let people know that our Hou Mansion has done our best."

The eldest wife Xiao Wei nodded, "I listen to the old lady. What about Gu Zhen's marriage?"

"Just look for a chance to see the young master of the Hexibo Mansion, and look for someone else if it doesn't fit."

The old lady Wei gave a final word, and the younger Wei was determined.

It was late, Xiao Wei and Gu Mei said goodbye to the old lady and left Songhetang.

The mother and daughter returned to the big room.

The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, said to Gu Mei: "You will stay away from the girl next door in the Gu Mansion, especially the Gu Yue, and the Gu Zhen. These two children..."

Little Wei did not say the rest. But looking at her expression, we also know that Xiaowei is very dissatisfied with Gu Yue and Gu Zhen. The performance of these two girls is really hard to describe.

Gu Mei nodded and responded, "I listen to my mother. Then, sister Gu Jiu, do you want to avoid it?"

Little Wei asked: "Tell me carefully about what kind of person Gu Jiu is."

Gu Mei talked about her experiences during the day in detail.

Little Wei nodded secretly, "I'm a clever child, and it doesn't matter if she has more contacts. But she is at home, with her stepmother Xie in charge of her, so she must be uncomfortable. If you want to go out, I'm afraid it will be difficult. I have a chance to meet you in the future. Take care of her."

"Daughter understands."

Xiao Wei sighed, "It's a pity that Sister Su, such a good person, went early. If she is alive, she must be very happy to see her daughter grow up like this."

Gu Mei asked curiously: "What kind of person is Sister Gu Jiu's biological mother?"

Little Wei thought for a while, and said, "Is a good woman."

The three words "good woman", said all of Su's life.

When she was in her natal family, Su was a good daughter. After getting married, she is a good wife. After having children, she is a good mother.

It's a pity that life is limited and went early.

Gu Mei asked again: "Mother, Aunt Su passed away, is there anything weird about this matter?"

Xiao Wei frowned, "There should be no strangeness. When she was pregnant for a few months, Xie's pregnancy followed. At that time, I went to visit her. She was in a frustrated mood and didn't want to start real. In fact, when Xie's gave birth to Gu Yan At that time, your Aunt Su was a little confused.

Later, Xie became pregnant again, which aggravated her condition.

At that time, something happened to the Su family, and she couldn't help. As a result, the child was born prematurely.

You know the rest. The Su family fell, and Xie's eldest brother became an official of the Eastern Palace, seeing that the Xie family became rich day by day. Speaking of which, this is all fate. "

Gu Mei said, "Sister Gu Jiu is also a big fate, and she can grow up safely."

"Who said no. When I knew that their family was going to the northwest, I was worried that Gu Jiu's child would not be raised."

The mother and daughter chatted for a long time. Gu Mei stayed in the upper room that night, and it was rare for the mother and daughter to sleep together.

...

In the morning, Gu Jiu got up.

After washing, as soon as left the house, felt a biting cold wind.

It rained last night and the temperature dropped sharply.

The winter in Beijing has finally arrived.

Qingmei quickly put the cloak on Gu Jiu.

"Girl beware of colds."

Gu Jiu tightened his cloak, erected his collar to block the cold wind blowing into his neck, and prepared to go to Furongyuan to greet Xie's family.

Yesterday, she and Xie had such a big conflict, and today everything has returned to calm.

Do what you do, and it won’t change because of yesterday’s conflict.

After all, in the mansion, Gu Jiu will not escape what Gu Jiu should do.

After all, Xie is the wife and mistress of the house.

Gu Jiu will follow the rules, at least on the surface, people can't make mistakes. She won't let people get hold of it.

Gu Jiu took the maids out, and as soon as he walked outside the courtyard, he saw Guo Taohua, who was working in Furongyuan, hurriedly running.

Guo Taohua ran to Gu Jiu, "The slave and the maid greeted the second girl. The wife ordered the slave and the maid to inform the second girl that there is no need to greet the second girl this morning."

Gu Jiu asked, "Is the wife sick?"

Guo Taohua said hurriedly: "My wife is not sick. The slave-maid heard that the wife received a post from Xie's family and will be a guest at Xie's today."

Gu Jiu asked curiously: "When did the Xie family send the post?"

Guo Taohua answered honestly: "The post sent by the Xie family yesterday. At that time, his wife and the girls were having a drink in the Hou Mansion."

Gu Jiu nodded suddenly, "Thank you for a run, I know."

Guo Taohua waved her hand quickly, obviously not used to being praised. She was a little nervous, "All slaves should do. Slaves, slaves..."

Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Don't worry if you have anything to say."

Guo Taohua only then gathered his courage and asked boldly: "The servant girl wants to ask about Jiang Yan's whereabouts."

Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows, "Didn't Jiang Yan tell you?"

Guo Taohua shook his head.

Gu Jiu told Guo Taohua with the reasons he had prepared before: "Jiang Yan is ill, and she signed a contract for a living, so she was sent to the residence. I don't know where she went."

Guo Taohua was very worried, "Then she..."

"She has talent in her body and she is also smart. You don't have to worry about her."

Guo Taohua was comforted, "Thank you second girl."

Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Go ahead and I should go back to my room and rest."

Gu Jiu returned to Zhilan Academy.

A charcoal basin was burned in the study, and the room was warm.

Gu Jiu took off his cloak and sat at the desk, preparing to practice calligraphy.

She asked Qingmei, "Do you know where Su's cousin lives?"

Qingmei nodded, "I know the address. It's just that I haven't had time for these two days, and Er Zhuang hasn't had time to visit Master Su Jiabiao."

Gu Jiu said to Qingmei: "When you are done with this, you ask Er Zhuang to see the cousin Su's family. Just say that my brother and I invited him to come as a guest."

Qingmei responded, and went to the outer courtyard to find Li Chuan to spread the word.

Back to the capital, everything else is good, but the bad thing is that going out is greatly restricted.

The eldest wife Zhang is in charge of the house, and the house is tight.

It is almost impossible for Gu Jiu to try the same trick again, bribe the back door wife, and sneak out through the back door.

Nowadays, if you want to communicate with the outside world, you can only rely on the chatter Li, who is next to Gu Yu, to spread the word. Work through the second Zhuang who lives outside the house.

Er Zhuang did not follow Gu Jiu into the mansion.

Gu Jiu asked Er Zhuang to rent a house in the capital, and live there first. After understanding all aspects of the capital, he could make the next step.

Gu Jiu secretly sighed.

Talent, talent.

The most lacking in this age is loyal and reliable talents.

There are too few people who can make Gu Jiu trust and trust them to handle things with confidence.

A few maids around are suitable.

It's a pity that several maids couldn't leave the house easily, let alone do things outside for her.

Gu Jiu wrote five pages in one breath, and she was quite satisfied.

Qingmei came back from outside, with the cold of winter.

Gu Jiu saw her and asked, "Is it raining again?"

Qingmei nodded, "It's a little drizzle, I don't know if it will be big."

Gu Jiu said: "It's raining, I don't know if my wife will change the time to visit Xie's house."

Qingmei said: "When the servant girl came back from the outer courtyard, she saw the wife's carriage leaving the house. The third girl, the fourth girl, the sixth young master, and the eighth young master all followed."

Gu Jiu smiled clearly.

At this time, Wang Yi came in with a cup of warm tea, "Girl, drink tea."

Gu Jiu looked at Wang Yi, and suddenly asked curiously: "Can you fly on the roof?"

Wang Yi was stunned for a while, but he didn't seem to react. Then she waved her hands again and again, "The slave and maid have nothing to do. The slave is very good at playing sticks, but she can't climb the roof as high as the roof. But the ordinary courtyard wall is not difficult for the slave and maid."

It turns out that there is no light work!

Gu Jiu was a little disappointed.

She thought of the Young Master Liu she had met in the northwest. She didn't even move. The small boat rushed out like an arrow, traveling unimpeded in the lotus pond.

It seemed that Wang Yi's force value was not of the same magnitude as that of Young Master Liu.

Gu Jiu asked Wang Yi again, "Are you still used to it when you arrive in the capital?"

Wang Yi nodded repeatedly, "I can eat every day. The servants are very used to it."

Gu Jiu laughed, "Just get used to it. If you don't understand, just ask Qingmei, Qingzhu, and Xiaocui. If you have any difficulties, just ask them."

"The maidservant has no difficulty. The maidservant's parents and eldest brother are gone, only the maidservant is left in the house."

This topic is a bit heavy.

Gu Jiu cared a few more words, and let Wang Yizi go busy.

Gu Jiu was sitting in the study, writing, drawing, and reading books. The day passed quickly.

This is the third day of returning to the capital.

Two days ago, there was a flurry of turmoil, either this or that.

Nothing happened today, and spent it peacefully, which is surprising and a little uncomfortable.

Qingmei came in with a snack and said with a smile: "Girl, don't expect something to happen. It's rare to be quiet and let everyone spend the year well."

Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "I just said casually."

Qingmei put the snack on the table and said: "The slave servant heard Xiao Cui say that his wife just entered the second door."

"Is the wife back?"

Qingmei nodded, "I'm back. I heard Xiao Cui say that the clothes Young Master Six wears are different from the one that went out in the morning. They should have been changed. Xiao Cui also said that Young Master Six speaks with his wife, and there is a sense of indifference. ."

Huh?

Gu Jiu was curious.

"Xiao Cui went to the second door to see?"

Qingmei smiled, nodded and said: "Xiao Cui knows that the girl cares about the wife's side. As soon as she heard that the wife is back, she ran to the two of them to guard. She just came back and said a few words and ran out again. He said yes to go. The Furongyuan asked those little maids to eat snacks together."

Gu Jiu laughed, "Now Xiao Cui is a veritable bag for inquiries."

Qingmei sighed, "I used to think that Xiao Cui was stupid and her brains were awkward. I didn't expect that she could still make enquiries and do so well."

Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, and Xiao Cui's talent skills are probably all about inquiring about news. It's really not very good at serving people, so everyone used to think that Xiao Cui was stupid.

...

A few days later, there were rumors in the mansion that Xie Gu and his family were about to get married.

Hearing this rumor, Gu Jiu was taken aback.

Thank you for getting married? impossible.

When he was in the northwest, Mr. Gu had already made it clear that he would not marry the Xie family.

How come it is said that the Xie Gu family is going to get married.

It feels so strange.

Gu Jiu was wondering where the rumors came from, so Xiao Cui ran in to report it.

"Greeting girl, Mrs. Xie Da and Mrs. Xie's young master came to visit the mansion. Mrs. asked everyone to go to the Furong Yuan to meet the guests."

Gu Jiu blinked and asked Xiao Cui, "Is it sure that Mrs. Xie is here?"

Xiaocui nodded, "It's true. The slave maid saw Mrs. Xie Daxie and the young master of the Xie family walk into the Furongyuan with his own eyes."

strangeness.

Master Gu made clear his attitude and wanted to turn his face with the Xie family.

However, what we see now, Xie Gu's family, it is clear that they are dealing with each other normally.

A few days ago, the Xie family went to Xie's house as a guest.

Today, Mrs. Xie’s family brought someone to the door.

Did Master Gu change his mind and want to continue to get along with the Xie family?

Gu Jiu came to Furongyuan with questions.

When approaching the courtyard gate, met Gu Zhen and Gu Lin who had rushed over.

"I heard that Mrs. Xie is here." Gu Zhen was curious.

Gu Lin secretly curled her lips, her eyes scornful.

Gu Jiu said, "Let's go in. It's not easy to keep the guests waiting for too long."

"The second sister is right."

When walked into Furongyuan, heard bursts of laughter from the main room.

Chunhe raised the curtains and walked out from the front room, "Big girl, second girl, fifth girl, you can count, and the wife has been waiting for you for a long time. Three girls, please come in."

"Sister Chunhe has worked hard."

Gu Jiu stepped forward and held Chunhe's hand. A small purse was put into Chunhe's hand.

With a smile on his face, Chunhe accepted his purse calmly.

"The slave and maid are not hard, they are all the slaves should do. Second girl, you go in quickly."

"Master didn't come over?" Gu Jiu asked deeply.

Chunhe said: "Master went to the staff department. I heard that I will have a drink with a few classmates at night."

It turned out that Master Gu was not in the house.

Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Thank you Sister Chunhe."

"The second girl killed the slave servant."

Gu Jiu let go of Chunhe's hand and walked into the main house first.