After having the banquet and seeing off the guests, Gu Jiu and the others stayed and lived in the Hou Mansion for a few days.
Mrs. Xie was worried, and had to give a few more words of advice.
Especially telling Gu Yue.
"If you live in the Hou's Mansion, you must abide by the rules of the Hou's Mansion. Don't make a fuss about it. If you can't make up your mind about something, just ask your fourth sister or a few elders."
Gu Shan said with a low eyebrow, "Don't worry, mother, I will abide by the rules, and I will not mess around."
How could Xie Shi really feel at ease.
She looked back at every step, because she was afraid that Gu Yue would make an unforgivable mistake in the Hou Mansion and offend everyone.
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, persuaded, "Sisters and sisters, grandchildren here have their own blessings. You can't worry about the children for the rest of your life. When it's time to let go, you have to let go. The children have reached the age of talking about marriage. If you are still ignorant at this age, there is no use worrying about it."
Mrs. Xie kept her mouth shut. She and Mrs. Zhang had nothing to say about this matter.
The eldest wife Zhang raised her eyebrows and smiled, forget it, she is too lazy to talk nonsense.
She called Gu Jun to her, "It's fun in Hou Mansion, if you don't understand, just ask your sisters."
"I listen to my mother."
After seeing off Mrs. Xie and Mrs. Zhang, the girls from the Hou Mansion led Gu Jiu and the others to settle down.
Gu Jiu and Gu Mei live in the same courtyard.
"Sister Xiaojiu, how about you sleep with me at night? Just so we can talk."
"As long as Sister Mei doesn't dislike me for being noisy when I sleep."
Gu Jiu said with a smile.
Gu Mei said: "I was afraid that you would dislike me for making noise. The maids all said that I don't sleep well."
Gu Jiu laughed, "I don't sleep well either."
"That's a coincidence, the two of us just got together."
Gu Jiu had just settled down, and wanted to ask Gu Mei what to do for fun, when a maid came in from outside.
"Eldest girl, it's not good. The second girl is crying sadly. Go and comfort her."
Gu Mei's expression changed, "Is sister Qi crying a lot?"
The servant girl nodded again and again, "No matter how much the Second Madam can persuade you, I can't persuade you. Miss, go and have a look."
"I'm going right now."
"Sister Mei, I'll go with you." Gu Jiu said.
Gu Mei nodded, "Sister Xiao Jiu comes with me."
Gu Jiu followed Gu Mei to the courtyard where Gu Qi lived next door.
Sure enough, as soon as he entered the courtyard, he heard Gu Qi's cry.
Gu Mei was worried about Gu Qi, so she walked into the room in three steps at a time. Gu Jiu followed behind her.
"Sister Qi, are you okay?"
Gu Qi was lying on the bed and crying loudly, when she heard the movement, she looked up and then started crying again.
The second wife, Wang Shi, sighed again and again, "Girl Mei, you and Qi'er have a good relationship, please persuade her quickly."
"Second Aunt, what happened to Sister Qi?" Gu Mei asked.
The second wife, Wang Shi, sighed, "It's not because Zhao Wangfu wants to marry Qi'er, but Qi'er is unwilling."
Wang's natal family is not far or close relatives with Zhao Wang's uncle, that is, the Xue family of Concubine Xue Guifei's natal family.
However, as the battle for the heirloom intensified, the Wang family, Zhao Wangfu and the Xue family only had to save face.
At this time, anyone with insight will not take the initiative to join the battle for the heir apparent.
You know, the one sitting on the dragon chair is not a benevolent master. They often ransacked their families and exterminated their families.
It's better for everyone to stay safe.
But in this world, it's not that if you want to keep yourself safe, others will allow you to keep yourself safe. Someone will always force you to lower the bottom line again and again, and compromise again and again.
This time, Prince Zhao's mansion approached Pingnanhou's mansion.
It's not that Gu Qi doesn't love wealth, but wealth has to be lived to enjoy.
She has no one she likes, but she has never thought about marrying the Prince of the Palace.
She cried because she felt wronged, not respected, and felt hurt. What's more, she was a little bit resistant to marrying into the palace.
The palace is well-regulated. Besides the princes and concubines in the palace, there is also a big Buddha standing there.
Gu Qi was terrified at the thought of marrying into the palace and having to bear pressure of one kind or another.
What's even more frightening is that if the succession fails, the Zhao Wang Mansion will definitely be liquidated.
The more Gu Qi cried, the more frightened she became, and the more she cried, the more sad she became.
She said to the second wife, Wang Shi, "Mother, can you find a way for me? I don't want to marry into the palace. You can find me a family wherever you want. Anyway, I don't want to marry into the palace."
The second wife, Wang Shi, sighed, "I don't care what I say about this matter."
"Then what should I do? Could it be that the mother has the heart to watch her daughter marry into that man-eating place in the palace?"
"Don't talk nonsense."
"Daughter is not talking nonsense. The palace really wants to be so good, why are the honorable families in the capital not willing to marry their daughters to the palace?"
The second wife, Mrs. Wang, didn't know how to persuade Gu Qi, so she could only smile wryly.
Gu Mei took out a handkerchief and wiped away Gu Qi's tears, "Sister Qi, don't cry in a hurry, you have figured out a solution. The old Hou Ye, the old lady, my father and the second uncle will all find a way for you. No one will just watch you marry into the palace."
Gu Qi sobbed twice, "Thank you, big sister, for your comfort. It may not be so easy to refuse the marriage of Prince Zhao's Mansion."
After speaking, Gu Qi cried again.
Gu Jiu remained silent.
Zhao Wang's family wanted to marry Gu Qi, nothing more than to win over the Hou's family and add a helping hand.
Then, although the Hou Mansion is on the anti-prince's side, it doesn't mean that the Hou Mansion is willing to be in-laws with Zhao Wang's Mansion.
If Prince Zhao's Mansion takes a tough attitude and says that if you marry, you have to marry, and if you don't marry, you have to marry, then this matter will be serious.
It is impossible to dispel the idea of getting married in Prince Zhao's residence by conventional means.
Therefore, we can only use unconventional means to enter the palace and start from the harem.
Influence the decision of Zhao Wangfu through the harem cloud.
Gu Jiu asked in a low voice: "Is there anyone in the palace?"
The second lady Wang shook her head slightly, "There used to be someone, but since that person passed away, now our Hou's mansion can't speak in the harem."
"Perhaps there is another way."
Gu Jiu said softly.
Gu Qi suddenly sat up from the bed, "Sister Xiaojiu, can you help me?"
Everyone looked at Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu thought about it and said, "I have an immature idea. Because I don't know the situation in the palace, my method may not be feasible."
The second lady Wang said: "You don't have to worry about these things, you can tell your solution first. Whether it's okay or not, we will consider it."
Gu Jiu nodded, "My idea is that the Zhao Palace wants to marry Sister Qi and win over the Hou's House, and the person who is least happy to see this happen, in fact, apart from the Hou's House, there is also the Queen Empress in the palace.
If the idea of the Hou Mansion can be conveyed to the empress, I think the empress should have a way to get Zhao Wang's mansion to cancel this marriage. "
Gu Jiu's confidence in the Empress came from the fact that she had helped her frail son to become the crown prince, and she had kept the position of the crown prince unshakable for so many years.
Everyone said that as long as the queen was alive, the crown prince's status would be as stable as a rock.
It can be seen how powerful the queen's influence is on the court and the emperor.
Based on these two things alone, it can be seen that the queen is a very strategic person.
If she intervenes in this marriage, ninety-eight out of ten, the plan of Zhao Wangfu will come to nothing.
Gu Qi looked at the second wife, Wang Shi, eagerly, "Mother, is the method that sister Xiaojiu said feasible?"
Second Madam Wang frowned, "This matter needs to be discussed in the long term."
Gu Jiu knew what Wang was worried about.
She said: "Cooperating with the empress is a double-edged sword for the Hou family. The most worrying thing is that the empress will use this matter to coerce the Hou family and let the Hou family side with the prince and completely become a party of the prince." pawn."
The second lady Wang nodded again and again, "Xiao Jiu is right, that's what I'm worried about."
Gu Jiu smiled lightly, "To put it bluntly, if the Empress Dowager lives to be a hundred years old, this matter is indeed a big hidden worry, if there is a little carelessness, the Hou Mansion will fall into a situation beyond redemption.
Then, everyone knew that the empress's days were numbered. Cooperating with the Empress at this time, the Hou Mansion actually has a lot of leeway, and it can be said that it can advance and retreat freely. "
Huh
Everyone was puzzled.
"Xiao Jiu, don't be a fool, talk to us quickly."
Gu Jiu asked: "Aunt Ertang, what do you think the Empress is most worried about now?"
The second lady Wang was stunned for a moment, but she quickly realized, "The empress is most worried about the safety of the prince after she leaves. And the people in Weiyang Palace are all cultivated by her. , Lost in vain, everyone feels distressed."
"If the Hou Mansion promises to the Empress Dowager, do one thing for her. Aunt Ertang, guess if the Empress Dowager is willing to cooperate with the Hou Mansion to abolish the marriage plan of Prince Zhao's Mansion?"
There was a light in Gu Jiu's eyes, a kind of light called excitement.
The second wife Wang asked nervously: "What can we do for the Empress?"
"The Hou Mansion can help the empress in many ways. For example, to protect Xue's family, for example, to protect the people of Weiyang Palace, for example, to protect the safety of the crown prince within a year."
"This, is this possible?" Second Madam Wang was a little confused, "The Hou Mansion doesn't have such great energy."
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Aunt Ertang, whether or not the Hou Mansion has such great energy is up to the old Hou Ye to decide."
The second lady Wang frowned.
Gu Qi looked at Gu Jiu and forgot to cry.
Gu Mei asked Gu Jiu in a low voice, "Sister Xiao Jiu, is what you said reliable? Did you hear what others said, or did you think of it yourself?"
Gu Jiu replied in a low voice: "What I said is all my own thoughts. Let me just say it, and you just listen to it, don't take it seriously."
Gu Mei smiled bitterly, "At this point, sister Xiao Jiu is still joking. How could we not take such a big matter seriously. Even if we just listen to it, your words have entered our hearts, and we can't forget them even if we want to." Lose."
Gu Qi nodded repeatedly.
The second lady Wang said: "This matter is very important. I have to discuss it with the old lady and the old master. Qier, don't worry, no one can tell what will happen until the end. Girl Mei, Xiao Jiu , you two spend more time with Qier."
"Second Aunt, go get busy. Sister Qi has me here, so you don't have to worry."
The second wife, Mrs. Wang, left in a hurry.
Gu Qi then asked Gu Jiu, "Sister Xiao Jiu, will the method you say work? I really don't need to marry into Prince Zhao's Mansion?"
Gu Jiu said: "It's up to people. But in order to avoid the Zhao Palace's revenge, after this matter is resolved, it's best for Sister Qi to settle the marriage and get married as soon as possible."
Gu Qi snorted, "But in such a short time, where can I find a suitable marriage?"
Gu Mei comforted her: "Sister Qi, don't worry. With the old lady here, your marriage will be settled soon."
"Thank you, Sister Mei. Sister Xiaojiu, you are amazing. You came up with a solution to such a difficult matter in a few words. How did your little head grow?"
Gu Qi will recover now, and she is in the mood to joke around.
Gu Jiu said: "My small head, of course it grows from eating."
"Ha ha… "
Everyone laughed.
Gu Qi finally laughed, and Gu Mei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
When it was getting late, Gu Jiu and Gu Mei bid farewell to Gu Qi and went back to the room.
After washing up, I planned to rest after reading a book, but the old lady's wife came over.
"Is Miss Xiao Jiu here?"
"Is it Nanny Yu? Please come in quickly."
Nanny Yu entered the room, first saluted the two girls, and then said: "The old lady sent a servant over to take a look. If Miss Xiaojiu is still awake, go to Songhe Hall to talk."
Gu Jiu was puzzled, and vaguely guessed something.
Gu Mei hurriedly asked: "It's so late, and the old lady still asked little sister Xiaojiu to talk to her. Mammy Yu, did something happen?"
"The maidservant doesn't know exactly what happened. The maidservant just followed the old lady's order and asked Miss Xiaojiu to come over and talk."
Gu Mei was worried.
Gu Jiu said to her: "Sister Mei, don't worry. I think it should be about Sister Qi."
"Then I'll go with you."
Gu Jiu nodded.
The two sisters followed Nanny Yu to Songhe Hall.
The main hall of Songhe Hall was already full of people.
Old Madam, Old Hou Ye.
Grand Master, Grand Madam.
Second Master, Second Madam.
Gu Jiu stepped forward and saluted one by one.
"Don't be too polite, Xiao Jiu, Mei girl, you all sit down."
Old Hou Ye is a very energetic old man, with a pair of eyes that see through the world.
He looked at Gu Jiu, "Xiao Jiu, I've heard what you said to your second aunt before. Your idea is amazing."
Gu Jiu hurriedly said: "Old Hou Ye is absurd, I'm just talking casually."
"Just talking about it casually can startle the whole family, but if you talk about it seriously, it will be even more serious."
Old Hou Ye laughed heartily. It also dilutes Gu Jiu's inner tension.
After laughing, the old master stroked his beard and said, "The empress is not a troublesome master. Cooperate with her and be careful not to be skinned by her. But Xiaojiu's thinking is right, please ask the empress to deal with Xue For the noble concubine and Zhao Wangfu, this is the best way."
The second master, Gu Zhiwu, looked at the old Hou Ye, "Father, I don't want Qi'er to marry into the Prince Zhao's Mansion. But this marriage can only be dissolved if the entire Hou Mansion is sacrificed. I would rather marry Qi'er to the Prince Zhao's Mansion."
The old master waved his hand, "Second, don't worry. The empress is indeed not easy to mess with, but as Xiao Jiu said, the empress will not live long. The news from the palace may be heard by the empress at any time. Passed away. This is also a good thing for our Hou Mansion."
Eldest Master Gu Zhiwen asked: "Father really intends to adopt Xiao Jiu's opinion and cooperate with the empress? But in this way, we are tied to the crown prince. It will be difficult to get out in the future."
Old Hou Ye laughed, and pointed at Gu Jiu, "Xiao Jiu, tell everyone about your thoughts."
Gu Jiu was nervous for a while.
She took a deep breath, collected herself, and then said: "My idea is that the Hou Mansion cooperates with the empress, not with the prince."
"What's the difference? The queen's interests are the prince's interests." The second master Gu Zhiwu asked.
Gu Jiu shook her head slightly, "I don't quite agree with what Uncle Ertang said. In my opinion, there is an essential difference between a queen and a prince.
No single mother can fully represent the grown-up son. Not even the queen.
Cooperating with the queen does not mean cooperating with the prince. A queen is a queen, a prince is a prince, they are different. "
"How is it different?"
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Weiyang Palace and East Palace are two completely different groups of people. Old Hou Ye, is there really no conflict between the people in Weiyang Palace and East Palace? Are they really like a family?"
Old Hou Ye laughed, "How is this possible? There are fights between upper and lower teeth, not to mention two completely different groups of people.
On the surface, Weiyang Palace and Donggong Palace have the same interests. But in private, there are also conflicts and fights between the two sides.
No one is convinced, everyone wants to overwhelm the other, the people in the East Palace want to command the people in the Weiyang Palace, and the people in the Weiyang Palace look down on the people in the East Palace, this is a common thing. "
Gu Jiu laughed, and said to the second master Gu Zhiwu: "Uncle Ertang, this is what I said differently. This is also a favorable condition for this cooperation."
The second master seemed to understand but half understood, a little understood, but he didn't want to understand.
He looked at Old Hou Ye, "Father, tell me what to do. My son will obey you."
The old Hou Ye was not in a hurry to make a decision, but looked at Gu Jiu, "Xiao Jiu, in what way do you think the Hou Mansion should cooperate with the Empress?"
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