In the evening, in Weiyang Palace, there were heart-piercing coughing sounds.
The palace people came in and out, and everyone looked worried. They are all worried about the Queen's body, whether she can survive.
When Eunuch Fang, the servant and supervisor, came to Weiyang Palace, he first asked the maid guarding the door, "How is your majesty?"
"Reporting to Shaojian Fang, the empress coughed all afternoon. The imperial doctor took medicine and got needles, but there was no improvement."
Fang Shaojian frowned, hesitated for a second, and walked into the bedroom without hesitation.
The doctor is pulling out the needle.
Fang Shaojian bowed and stood aside to wait.
After the needle was pulled out and the medicine was taken again, Empress Cui finally felt a little better, and the cough was not so bad.
She looked at the imperial physician, "How long can this Gong's body last?"
How could the imperial physician dare to answer these words, he just said: "Your Majesty still needs to relax and recuperate."
Empress Cui narrowed her eyes, "Bengong is well aware of his body. It is a blessing for me to survive until now. Now, I just want to hear the truth."
This…
How dare an imperial doctor tell the truth? He had no choice but to seek help from Shaojian Fang.
Fang Shaojian came out from the shadows, stood under the candlelight, "Greetings to the empress."
"You came."
Fang Shaojian said: "Your Majesty, Young Master Zhao will go to the Yin Yamen of the capital to report the case today."
"Oh!"
Empress Cui smiled meaningfully.
She waved her hand, and the imperial physician hurriedly bowed and left the dormitory as if she had received an amnesty.
The maids also filed away.
Urging the queen to wave to Fang Shaojian, "Come here, let me see clearly."
Fang Shaojian bowed to the bedside and asked worriedly, "Ma'am, are you feeling better?"
Empress Cui smiled and said: "This body of this palace is just suffering. Every day is a day."
"Your Majesty, please take care, and you must relax."
Empress Cui sighed, "Now you have seen the situation, how can I relax my mind. The prince... ah... I am doing my best to obey the destiny."
Fang Shaojian's expression darkened.
Empress Cui looked at him and asked, "You just said that the son ordered to report to the Yamen?"
"Exactly."
"what happened?"
Fang Shaojian cleared his throat and said, "Mr. Zhao was eating at Tongfu Restaurant today. It is said that he lost a jade pendant, so he went to the Yamen to report the case."
"Has the Yamen accepted it?"
"The Yamen dare not refuse."
Empress Cui laughed, "That's right. Tongfu Restaurant, if I remember correctly, behind the restaurant is Concubine Xue's natal family."
"On the bright side, the Xue family is behind Tongfu Restaurant, but it is actually His Royal Highness Zhao Wang."
King Zhao is the son of Concubine Xue Gui and the biggest competitor of His Highness the Crown Prince.
Empress Cui narrowed her eyes, "What is the meaning of this edict by the young master? Could it be that King Ning can't sit still anymore."
King Ning is the father of Liu Zhao, and he is the second among the princes.
Fang Shaojian said: "King Ning and King Zhao have no real conflict, at least it seems so for now. It stands to reason that King Ning doesn't need to target King Zhao at this time."
Empress Cui half closed her eyes, thinking about it.
"Do you think King Ning and Gongzizhao, father and son, have other meanings?"
Fang Shaojian said: "On the surface, the young master's move is aimed at His Royal Highness Zhao Wang. But I am worried that their ulterior motives are not in drinking, but in His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Empress Cui nodded secretly, "Send someone to watch this matter, and directly intervene when necessary. Make sure King Ning and King Zhao fight, so that the prince can...cough cough..."
Before she finished speaking, Empress Cui coughed violently.
Fang Shaojian suddenly became anxious, "Ma'am, do you want to be okay? Come here."
The imperial physicians and court officials ran in well-trained, those who gave needles gave needles, those who took medicines took medicines, and those who served water brought water.
After tossing and tossing for a long time, Empress Cui finally stopped coughing and came back from the gate of hell.
She was pale, exhausted, and unable to speak.
Fang Shaojian became more and more worried.
He winked at Imperial Physician Wang, and then he left the bedroom first.
After a while, Imperial Physician Wang came out of the bedroom.
Fang Shaojian asked: "Physician Wang, tell our family the truth, how many days does Madam have?"
Physician Wang broke out in a cold sweat, "Master Fang..."
"Just tell me how much time you have left for your empress. Don't mention the other gossip."
Imperial Physician Wang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, looked around, and then whispered: "Your Majesty trusts Shaojian Fang, and I don't hide it from you. Your Majesty's body may happen at any time... Anyway, Shaojian Fang, please prepare early."
Fang Shaojian's face changed slightly, "Your Majesty, there is a possibility at any time..."
Imperial Physician Wang nodded, "It's a miracle that your majesty can survive until now. Originally, everyone in the imperial hospital judged that your majesty would not be able to survive this autumn. Now it is cold winter.
If the empress can survive this winter, when the weather gradually warms up next spring, there may be a glimmer of life. "
"Your Majesty, do you really have a chance?"
Physician Wang sighed, "It's hard, it's hard. I'm afraid this winter..."
Imperial Physician Wang didn't say the unfinished words, but he has already explained everything.
Empress Cui's body was exhausted.
It's all because of that breath that I can survive until now.
If one day the breath is gone, Empress Cui will naturally not be able to endure it.
Having said all that needs to be said, Imperial Physician Wang returned to the dormitory to take care of Empress Cui in case of accidents.
…
Inside Ganlu Palace, Concubine Xue looked in the direction of Weiyang Palace and smiled triumphantly.
The queen was about to lose it all.
After so many years, that woman was finally boiled to death by her.
The one who survives to the end is the biggest winner. Why can't the Empress understand this truth.
Someone from the palace came in to report, "Your Majesty, just got the news that the young master ordered to report to the Yamen, saying that he lost a jade pendant while eating at Tongfu Restaurant. The Yamen has already accepted the case."
Concubine Xue frowned, "Is Liu Zhao looking for death? Doesn't he know that the Xue family is behind Tongfu Restaurant?"
"Young Master Zhao's doing this may have other meanings."
Concubine Xue snorted coldly, "I'll go see Concubine Shu tomorrow and ask Concubine Shu to take good care of her eldest grandson. It's really shameful."
Concubine Xue Gui devoted all her attention to Empress Cui of Weiyang Palace, she really didn't have the energy to think deeply about Liu Zhao's intentions.
It was originally just a small case of losing a jade pendant, but after some deliberation and fermentation, and people from all walks of life trying to fish in troubled waters, in the near future, it will shake up the entire pattern of the capital.
…
The turmoil outside did not affect the inner house of Gu Mansion.
In terms of influence, Master Gu's time to go home is getting later and later.
Gu Yue's marriage and the matter of disciplining Gu Yue have all been left to Xie.
On this day, Mrs. Xie went to Zizhuyuan to visit Gu Yue.
The wounds on Gu Yue's body were just like Doctor Zhu said, they were all skin wounds, not bones.
In a few days, the injury has been healed, and the wound has scabbed over. Gu Yue can get out of bed and move about freely.
However, when Gu Yue saw Mrs. Xie, tears fell.
Xie frowned slightly, "Why are you crying again?"
"Mother, will my wound leave a scar?"
"No. Doctor Zhu prescribed scar medicine, you won't leave scars."
"But my daughter is so scared."
Xie said expressionlessly: "Since you know you are afraid, don't mess around in the future."
"My daughter doesn't dare anymore." Gu Yue looked pitiful, sobbing while speaking.
Xie looked at her and said: "I have discussed with your father, and I will tell you about a marriage as soon as possible. I have already prepared the dowry for you."
Gu Yue raised her head, surprise, surprise, fear, expectation, all kinds of emotions flashed in her eyes.
"Mother, Haisib Mansion..."
Xie's eyes were as sharp as a knife, and he stabbed directly at Gu Yue.
Gu Yue had to shut up, she couldn't speak the rest of the words no matter what. She was really terrified that half of her life would be lost if the five strikes were continued.
It hurts.
Thinking of being spanked, Gu Yue cried again.
Mrs. Xie took out her handkerchief and wiped away her tears, "Don't cry. Over at Haixibo Mansion, I will make plans for you, as long as you don't regret it."
Gu Yue smiled through tears, "I don't regret it, and my daughter will never regret it for the rest of her life."
The corner of Xie's mouth twitched, revealing a mocking smile.
"You're still young, don't talk about a lifetime. When you reach my age, you will know what a lifetime is."
Gu Yue nodded repeatedly, took Xie's arm, and acted like a baby: "My daughter listens to her mother, mother is so kind."
Xie Shi smiled, but the smile was very short.
In a blink of an eye, she regained her dull expression, "Over Haixibo Mansion, don't expect too much. This marriage may not come true."
Gu Yue lowered her head with a sad expression on her face.
"Mother has worked hard, and my daughter understands."
Gu Yue was beaten up, so she has learned to be good. If there is no concubine who is dying, she must marry Zhao Erlang.
But all these are appearances. What she thinks in her heart, only she knows.
The little servant girl came in from the door, "Mrs. Qi, Miss, Eldest Miss, Second Miss, Fourth Miss, Fifth Miss, and Sixth Miss came to visit Miss together."
"Invite them in quickly." Xie said.
The little maid took the order and left.
Mrs. Xie reminded Gu Yue again, "When you meet the sisters, please speak politely."
"My daughter knows."
Gu Jiu took the lead, and the girls of Gu's mansion entered the bedroom one by one.
For a while, the bedroom was full of people.
"I've seen Mrs."
"I met Second Aunt."
Mrs. Xie nodded with a smile, "You are thinking about Yue'er, you have a heart."
Gu Jiu was the first to ask, "Third Sister, are you feeling better?"
"Thank you, Second Sister, for your concern. I'm much better. I heard that you all learned housekeeping from your aunt."
Gu Jiu nodded and said with a smile, "Exactly."
Gu Yue said: "When I recover in another day, I will also learn housekeeping from my aunt."
Xie said: "You are not young anymore, you should learn how to be a housekeeper."
Gu Yue lowered her head, "What mother said is true. It's just why mother doesn't go to housekeeper? How tiring is it for my aunt to manage the huge mansion alone. Mother, come with us and share the worries for my aunt."
Gu Yue looked at Mrs. Xie innocently.
Mrs. Xie laughed, "Don't worry, I will discuss the housekeeper with your aunt after I finish my work."
Now she still has something to ask from Mrs. Zhang, so she doesn't want to break up with Mrs. Zhang.
After Gu Zhen and Gu Yue's marriage is finalized, she will have a good chat with Mrs. Zhang and talk about the housekeeper.
Since the first room and the second room have not yet separated, it is not the Zhang family's turn to cover the sky with one hand.
Gu Jun was a little embarrassed.
At the moment, she is like a superfluous outsider.
The second room was discussing things, she seemed to be an eyesore.
Gu Jun thought for a while, pretended to be stupid and asked, "Third Sister, I heard that you were spanked by Second Uncle, why?"
cough cough!
Everyone turned their eyes away, or bowed their heads, or pretended not to hear. But he paid attention to Gu Yue's reaction.
The matter of Gu Yue being spanked cannot be concealed from others, but many people are still at a loss as to why they were spanked.
Gu Zhen lowered her head, with the corners of her mouth upturned, with a smug expression on her face.
Gu Yue was slapped with a board, which was really satisfying.
Happy, happy.
I wish I didn't beat Gu Yue to a disability.
Gu Jiu noticed Gu Zhen's expression, Gu Zhen turned her head and pretended to be serious.
Gu Jiu secretly smiled, Gu Zhen finally breathed a sigh of relief, and Gu Yue was finally cleaned up.
Everything is developing as expected by the care of Jiu.
Gu Yue blushed and gouged out Gu Jun's eyes.
Which pot is not opened and which pot is lifted, she must be deliberately embarrassing herself.
Gu Yue bit her lip, how would she answer.
Mrs. Xie made a rescue for Gu Yue, "Girl Jun, your third elder sister was outrageous and was punished by your uncle for saying something wrong. Yue'er has already learned her lesson, and this matter is over. Don't mention it in the future. .”
Gu Jun looked timid, "My niece listens to my aunt. It's all my fault for bringing up the sad things of the third sister. Third sister, I apologize to you, don't bother with me."
Xie patted the back of Gu Yue's hand and said with a smile: "Don't worry, girl Jun, Yue'er won't argue with you."
Gu Yue also hummed.
Gu Jun laughed, "Thank you, Third Sister. I knew you were the most magnanimous."
Gu Yue blushed, she was a little bit self-aware anyway, knowing that she couldn't bear the reputation of being magnanimous.
Seeing Gu Jun's foolish appearance, Gu Yue bit her lip and said nothing.
Xie said: "Yue'er's body hasn't recovered yet, so she can't be tired. Another day, when she recovers, I'll set up a banquet for you, and you sisters can eat and drink together. Wouldn't it be fun."
Mrs. Xie is issuing an order to evict guests.
Gu Jiu said:
Gu Jun smiled and said: "Third sister take good care of her health, we will come to see you again sometime. Madam, let's take our leave now."
"Go, follow your aunt and learn how to be a housekeeper. After you learn the skills, you will not be disgusted when you come to your husband's house in the future."
Gu Jiu smiled and backed away.
The other sisters all followed Gu Jiu out of the Purple Bamboo Courtyard.
It was cold, but everyone was in no hurry to go back to their rooms.
Gu Jun looked around and knew well that the sisters of the second room had something to say.
So Gu Jun took the initiative to say: "Sisters, I'm going back first. Come and play with me when you have time."
"Sixth sister, walk slowly."
Gu Shan looked at Gu Jiu, "Second Sister, would you like to sit in my room?"
"Okay!" Gu Jiu readily agreed.
"Eldest sister, you can come too. Fifth younger sister, you are still young and weak, so go back to your room first."
Gu Lin stomped aggrievedly, "Why are you talking behind my back when you talk?"
Gu Shan said: "I didn't carry your back. I haven't seen Aunt Bai for a long time. Is she okay?"
Gu Lin was stunned for a moment, and suddenly came back to her senses. She smiled embarrassingly, "Thank you fourth sister for your concern, my aunt is fine. Then I'll go first."
Gu Lin left sadly.
She knew why Gu Shan avoided her, it was all because of Aunt Bai.
Gu Lin was sad, but helpless.
Gu Jiu and Gu Zhen followed Gu Shan to her room.
As soon as she was seated, she saw Gu Shan solemnly apologize to Gu Zhen.
"Big Sister, I apologize to you on behalf of Third Sister. I know that my apology won't do much, but I still hope that you don't hold grudges against Third Sister. She is a person who sometimes has a lack of heart."
Gu Zhen sneered, and said sarcastically: "Gu Yue is not short-hearted, she is too thoughtful."
Gu Shan looked embarrassed and sighed.
Gu Jiu looked around, unexpectedly, Gu Shan, who was so quiet, also knew the truth. Don't know where her news came from.
Gu Shan said again: "Third Sister has learned her lesson, I hope Eldest Sister will feel better."
Gu Zhen asked Gu Shan bluntly, "Fourth sister, what qualifications do you have to say this? Do you really know what Gu Yue did?"
Gu Shan nodded solemnly, "I know exactly what the third sister did."
Gu Zhen was stunned.
Immediately afterwards, he asked angrily: "Since you know it well, why didn't you stop her back then, why did you still speak for her?"
Gu Shan said: "Big sister misunderstood. I only found out the truth after the fact. At that time, it was too late to do anything. The reason why I speak for third sister is that I don't want to see you and third sister form a grudge. We are sisters after all. , I can’t write two Gu characters in one stroke.”
Gu Zhen scolded angrily: "That's enough! Fourth sister, you should worry less about these things. If you have time to persuade me, you might as well persuade Gu Yue. Tell her not to be so cruel and selfish. At least leave a way for people to survive."