"Big Sister, Fifth Sister, please sit down."
Gu Jiu got up to greet the two of them, and everyone sat down as guest and host.
Green Bamboo brought tea.
Gu Jiu looked at the two of them and said with a smile, "What's wrong with Big Sister and Fifth Sister? Seeing how angry you are, who made you unhappy?"
Gu Zhen and Gu Lin stared at each other, and then Qi Qi "hummed" again.
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Big Sister and Fifth Sister don't get mad at each other, they are both sisters, if there is any conflict, speak up."
"I have nothing to say to her." Gu Lin said first.
Gu Zhen smiled, "It's just right, my fifth sister and I have nothing to talk about, so it saves a lot of things."
Gu Lin frowned, and looked at Gu Zhen with sideways eyes, "Big sister, you'd better be kind. You are the one who wants to talk about kissing."
Gu Zhen was annoyed for a while, her face suddenly became ugly, and the only good mood was gone.
She said to Gu Jiu: "Second sister, you heard it with your own ears, she just talked to me like this, without any rules."
"Why do I have no rules?"
Gu Lin was not convinced.
Gu Zhen snorted coldly, "Have you ever spoken to Eldest Sister like this? With such an aggressive tone, people who don't know will think you are talking to an enemy. Hmph, with your attitude, there are no rules."
Gu Lin opened her mouth, "My attitude is not good, and your attitude is different. As the elder sister, don't you know how to lead by example?"
"You, you are still stubborn."
"What I'm talking about is the truth. If you really want to show off the eldest sister, you can learn from the second sister. If you want to be like the second sister, I respect you as the eldest sister."
"Ahem..."
Gu Jiu lightly coughed twice, quarreled as usual, don't involve her in it.
Gu Jiu glanced at the two of them and asked, "Big Sister, Fifth Sister, how did you meet?"
Gu Lin first said: "I was bored in the room and wanted to talk to my second sister. I didn't expect to meet my eldest sister at the gate."
Gu Zhen laughed, "I came to see my second sister to tell you a piece of news I just heard."
Gu Jiu applauded appropriately, "What news?"
Gu Zhen first pursed her lips into a smile, and then said: "Do you know that Haixibo House will come to the banquet."
Before Gu Lin remembered it, she asked directly, "Which Haixibo mansion?"
But Gu Jiu realized it all at once, and said to Gu Zhen, "Congratulations, big sister."
Haixibo's Mansion has nothing to do with Gu's Mansion, and they had no contact with each other before. Ken came to the banquet, he must have thought about this marriage. Wanting to see Gu Zhen in person is also a good opportunity to get to know the Gu family.
Gu Zhen lowered her head and smiled, a little shy.
I thought to myself, talking to my second younger sister would be the most comfortable.
Gu Jiu can always properly say what she likes to hear. It won't go too far and make people feel hypocritical. It will not be indifferent, making people feel boring.
Gu Zhen smiled shyly, and asked in a low voice: "Second sister, do you think this thing can be done?"
Gu Jiu smiled, "As long as Big Sister behaves well, it's not a big problem."
Haixibo's mansion is very good, and the Gu family's family background is not bad, and they are backed by the Hou's mansion.
It should be enough for Gu Zhen to be paired with the young master of Haixibo Mansion.
Gu Zhen nodded slightly, "I thought so too."
"Ah, I remembered." Gu Lin realized later, "Hai Xibo's mansion is the blind date introduced by the eldest lady to the eldest sister when I went to the Hou's mansion last time."
Gu Zhen is in a good mood now, so she doesn't care about the unresponsive Gu Lin.
Gu Lin continued: "Hai Xibo's mansion came to the banquet, does it mean that they are coming to see the big sister. As long as there is no problem, this marriage can be settled."
Gu Zhen smiled reservedly, and she stopped talking at this time.
Gu Jiu understood, and said with a smile: "Fifth Sister is right, Haixibo Manor came to the banquet, most likely to see Eldest Sister."
Gu Lin then became excited, "If the marriage comes true, wouldn't Eldest Sister want to marry into the Earl's Mansion? God, Eldest Sister, you are really lucky. The eldest lady of the Marquis Mansion next door, the marriage that she introduced is indeed very reliable. "
Gu Zhen squinted at Gu Lin, "The marriage proposed by the Hou's mansion is naturally not bad. Fifth sister, your nonsense of talking nonsense must be corrected. A rich family will not marry a master who is not sure about the door like you."
Gu Lin suddenly became unhappy, "Who said I didn't know the truth. Compared with the third sister, I am much better than her. Over the years, there have been a series of people who have been offended by the third sister. The third sister is fine. , how could something happen to me."
Gu Zhen rolled her eyes, "Fifth sister, are you not in a daze? The third sister is a concubine, and you are a concubine, can you compare? The third sister is loved by his wife, but the fifth sister is loved by Aunt Bai.
It's just your marriage, can you rely on Aunt Bai? Who would discuss their daughter's marriage with an aunt? You're really... let me tell you what you are. "
Gu Lin's face turned down, and she snorted, the boss was not happy.
Gu Jiu persuaded, "Eldest sister, don't say a few words. The fifth younger sister is still young, and she will not get married in a few years. Next year, please come and teach the nanny. The fifth younger sister will follow the nanny to learn the rules, and she will become better and better." OK."
Gu Lin turned from anger to joy, and pulled Gu Jiu's arm, "I like the second sister the most. I will definitely get better and better, maybe I can overwhelm the eldest sister in terms of marriage."
After finishing speaking, he smiled at Gu Zhen.
Gu Zhen is so angry, Gu Lin is deliberately against her.
Gu Zhen said with a straight face, "Fifth sister, don't daydream. You want to overwhelm me, do you think it's possible? With your big mouth, who would like it."
"I'm not a big mouther. In the future, I will change this problem, just like what my second sister said, I will get better and better."
Gu Zhen sneered, "It's easy to change the country, but it's hard to change the nature. The fifth younger sister will be able to appreciate my kindness in the future."
Kindness of fart.
Gu Lin pouted, she could hang a soy sauce bottle.
Gu Jiu smiled, "Stop arguing. Marriage matters, each has its own destiny. Don't talk about who dominates the other. Marrying into a high family does not necessarily lead to a good life, and marrying into a low family does not mean that This life will be miserable."
Gu Lin nodded frequently, "Second Sister is right."
Gu Zhen was a little unhappy, feeling that Gu Jiu favored Gu Lin.
Gu Jiu was the first to say: "Big sister, have you prepared the clothes to wear on the day of the banquet?"
"what?"
Gu Zhen called out, "Thank you, Second Sister, for your reminder. There are still seven or eight days before the banquet, and I don't know if it will be too late to make new clothes at this time. I remember that there are still a few bolts of cloth at my aunt's place. I have to go and see." .”
At this time, it must be too late to find a sewing room to make new clothes. She can only rely on herself and the maid beside her.
After Gu Zhen finished speaking, she got up to say goodbye, and hurried away with her maid.
Gu Lin watched Gu Zhen leave, then took Gu Jiu's hand, and asked in a low voice, "Second Sister, can the marriage in the Haixibo Mansion really come true? Can the eldest sister really marry in the Haixibo Mansion?"
Gu Lin disdained Gu Zhen, but she still envied Gu Zhen for having such a good marriage.
Gu Jiu said: "Haixibo Mansion's willingness to come to the banquet represents an attitude. As long as the eldest sister is as good as Hou Mansion said, this marriage should be possible."
"How did the Hou Mansion introduce Big Sister?" Gu Lin was very curious.
Gu Jiu smiled and said: "It's nothing more than good manners, good talents, can read and write, and has a kind temper. He has been in office with his father, and he has a certain amount of knowledge. It's not the kind of young man who has been stuck in the back house all year round and has no knowledge. girl."
Gu Lin looked at Gu Jiu, "Is that all?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "This introduction is enough."
Master Gu didn't start off as an official in the Northwest either. Before going to the Northwest, he worked as an official in the South for several years.
From the south to the northwest, and then to the capital, most girls in this era will not have such an experience.
Many people live in one place from birth to death, and have almost no chance to go out to learn more.
In this point alone, Gu Zhen is better than many people.
Don't look at Gu Zhen arguing with Gu Lin every day, she seems to have a bad temper. When outside, Gu Zhen behaved very well.
When I was in the Northwest, the wives of all the mansions would praise Gu Zhen and say that she is good, but it is a pity that she is a concubine.
Last time in the Hou Mansion, if Gu Zhen hadn't been dizzy and arranged Gu Jiu to be a sick child, everyone in the Hou Mansion would have a good impression of Gu Zhen.
Gu Lin bit her lip, a little jealous.
She asked Gu Jiu, "Second Sister, can I rely on the Marquis Mansion for my marriage?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "Of course. But Fifth Sister, you are still young, so you don't have to think about these things yet."
Gu Lin twisted the handkerchief, how could she not think about it.
Aunt Bai nagged in her ear every day that all her sisters had a bright future, so she would think more.
Don't dare to compare with the older sisters, at least you have to beat Gu Zhen.
Gu Lin took a deep breath, "Second Sister, I will work hard from today on. I will surpass Big Sister."
Gu Jiu smiled and nodded, "Yes, I have ambition."
Gu Lin was full of chicken blood, got up to leave, and went to see Aunt Bai.
She is also a three-minute hot person.
Seeing Aunt Bai, she didn't want to work hard anymore. Anyway, Aunt Bai will arrange everything for her, so why should she worry about it.
But, is there really no need to work hard
Gu Lin struggled with conflicts, and occasionally took out a book to read, practice calligraphy, and learn the truth.
But it doesn't last long each time.
Her level of effort was not even one-tenth of Gu Jiu's.
Qingmei said that Gu Jiu's hard work is comparable to those students who take the imperial examination.
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "I can't compare with those who study hard in Han Chuang. I read too many books, and no one else has a solid knowledge. By the way, is Cousin Su sure to come to tomorrow's banquet?"
Qing Mei nodded, "Master Su Biao has given Er Zhuang a message, he will definitely come to tomorrow's banquet."
Gu Jiu felt relieved, "That's good. Cousin Su has been in the capital for half a year, and I don't know how he is doing?"
"With the money given by the girl, it should be close."
"It's not easy to live in the capital. That little money looks like a lot, but it won't last long."
When the time came, Gu Jiu took Qing Mei to the outer courtyard to visit Gu Ting.
After a period of recuperation, Gu Ting's legs were able to walk on the ground.
"Brother, how are you feeling today?"
"It's pretty good, I can already use my strength."
Gu Jiu took out the sewing bag, which contained one hundred and eight silver needles.
In order to treat Gu Ting's injury, Gu Jiu specially found someone to make a silver needle, which ruined her old nose strength.
Because of her weak body and lack of strength, she was afraid that Gu Ting would be damaged, so Gu Jiu secretly tried acupuncture on herself. After confirming that there was no problem, he began to give Gu Ting an injection.
Today is the fifth needle injection.
Gu Jiu said, "Brother, roll up your trouser legs."
Gu Ting laughed, he did not resist the needle. The needle is not painful, but it is a little numb and itchy afterward.
But every time he gets the needle, he feels his injured leg is getting stronger.
It rained a few days ago, and he didn't feel any pain in his legs.
Gu Ting rolled up his trouser legs and said, "I have to work hard on my sister again today."
Gu Jiu rolled his eyes at him, "Have you finished reading the book I sent you last time?"
Gu Ting chuckled, feeling guilty.
From the way he looks, you can tell he hasn't finished it.
Gu Jiu sat on the chair and said while making preparations: "When my brother's leg is healed, don't run outside all day without seeing anyone. At least take some time to read books. Reading more books will not do you any harm."
Gu Ting grinned, "I'll listen to my sister."
"It's useless to talk and listen to me. You have to record the contents of the book in your mind."
In the process of speaking, the preparations are done.
Disinfect silver needles and wash hands.
Find acupuncture points and start acupuncture.
The silver needle slowly penetrated into the flesh, and Gu Ting didn't feel any pain at all.
"My sister's technique is becoming more and more proficient."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Brother is my first patient, he let me practice so many times, thank you brother."
"Thank you, thank you. Just stab it, if you don't die."
"Bah bah bah!"
Twenty-one silver needles were pricked on Gu Ting's injured leg, densely packed, looking a bit scary.
"Big brother can't drink alcohol at tomorrow's banquet. You must not drink at all until your leg injury is completely healed."
Gu Ting said: "Sister, don't worry, I don't like drinking very much. If you let Li Chuan look at me tomorrow, I will definitely not drink at all."
"Get along well with the brothers and sisters in the Hou Mansion, and don't have conflicts with others."
"Sister, don't worry about these things. I'm good at making friends."
Gu Jiu laughed, she was indeed a little worried.
Back when he was in the Northwest, Gu Ting had friends everywhere.
Another hour passed in the blink of an eye.
The caretaker withdrew the injection, and told Li Chuan to watch Gu Ting carefully before leaving.
In the garden, Gu Jiu met Gu Yu Gu Si Gu.
Gu Yu is a clan brother, and his family is also in the capital, but not in Baiyi Lane, but in Dongshi.
Some time ago, he went back home and lived at home for a while.
Gu Jiu said with a smile, "I've met Fourth Brother Gu. Are you done with your family affairs?"
Gu Yu nodded slightly, "Second Sister Lao, don't worry, everything is fine at home. At tomorrow's banquet, Second Sister must behave well."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, not knowing why.
Gu Yu whispered to her, "Master not only invited Haixibo's mansion, but also Zhu Guogong's mansion, Daihou's mansion, and even Luhou's mansion. These families all agreed to come to the banquet."
Gu Jiu was speechless inwardly, is Master Gu trying to wipe out the noble family
She asked curiously, "How could father invite so many nobles?"
It's unbelievable that the Gu family has such a powerful network.
Gu Yu pondered for a while before saying: "On the one hand, the Hou's mansion is the matchmaker, and on the other hand, the master has been a magistrate in the northwest for eight years. Those nobles may want to take the opportunity to talk to the master about the situation in the northwest."
Gu Jiu's eyebrows twitched, and she suddenly felt a sense of dread.
"Brother Gu, the position of these honorable families are all against..." Prince
Gu Jiu didn't finish the rest of the sentence.
Gu Yu understood.
He nodded slightly, "Second sister is really smart."
Gu Jiu would rather not be so smart, so she doesn't have to worry about this and that.
Sometimes, ignorance is also a kind of happiness!
Nima, the empress is still lying on the bed, and these nobles have already jumped out impatiently, striving to be the vanguard against the prince. Are you really not afraid of death
Are you really helpless as the empress lying on the bed
Gu Jiu had heard the rumors about this Empress Empress, she was a hero among women, a woman who would never give way to a man. Wen, Wu, everything is available.
The queen had fallen out of favor back then, but she still supported her son to the position of prince, and he sat there for twenty years.
Over the years, so many people have opposed the prince. The prince is still fine, sitting firmly in that position.
It can be said that the prince has today, one is the credit of the prince's uncle Zhen Guogong, and the other is the credit of the empress.
What exactly is Master Gu thinking
The battle for the heir apparent is such a dangerous matter, why should he get involved as a governor of the capital
Is it possible...
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Yu, his mouth was a little dry, "Gu Fourth Brother, does the Hou Mansion already have a position?"
Doesn't it mean that the position of the Hou Mansion is that whoever is the emperor supports whom? Why did Hou Fu also jump out? I am not afraid of death.
Gu Yu nodded slightly, "The Hou Mansion has always had a position."
Gu Jiu felt a lack of oxygen in his head and felt a little dizzy.
"Second sister probably doesn't know about the court affairs."
"What happened in the hall?"
It must have been a big event that stimulated these nobles to connect together and fight against the prince together.