Doctor Zhu is here.
After giving Xie Shi two needles, Xie Shi woke up slowly.
"Master..."
As soon as Mrs. Xie woke up, she called out to Master.
Gu Jiu stood at the door of the bedroom and took a look. Xie's mental quality is not good.
Mrs. Gu has just been released from prison, and she is going to die, can she still be counted on in the future
"Brothers and sisters, you can relax. My master and the Hou family are trying to find a way. Wait until tomorrow, and there will be definite news tomorrow."
Mrs. Zhang sat by the bed and comforted Mrs. Xie.
Xie started to cry, crying out of breath.
"Sister-in-law, if something happens to my master, what will I do with the children?"
"It's not that serious, brothers and sisters, don't think about it."
Xie cried and said, "That's the Imperial Prison! For so many years, I haven't heard of anyone coming out of the Imperial Prison intact. Huh... My master... leaves us orphans and widows, what should we do?"
Mrs. Xie screamed, looking as if Mr. Gu was going to die.
Gu Jiu frowned, very speechless towards Mrs. Xie.
Xiao Cui came in from the outside, came to Gu Jiu's side, and whispered in her ear, "Girl, the housekeeper is still in the Hou Mansion. Young Master Gu Yu is here, and he's in the garden."
"Follow me to see Gu Yu Gu fourth brother."
Gu Jiu led the maids and quietly left Furong Courtyard.
Qingmei was holding a lantern in front, "Miss, be careful, the floor is slippery."
It only rained in the morning, and the bluestone pavement was not completely dry.
Walking through the garden to the northwest corner of the backyard, Gu Yu waited against the wall.
Gu Jiu stepped forward and said, "Thank you, Brother Gu."
Under the lights, Gu Yu's expression was unclear.
He only heard him say: "Listen to Li Chuan, the second sister is looking for me."
"Father had an accident and was sentenced to prison. Does Fourth Brother Gu know the inside story?"
Gu Jiu was straightforward and asked straight to the point.
Gu Yu said: "This matter is obviously written by the empress. The empress wants to protect the crown prince and the East Palace, so the master will become a thorn in his side. Your majesty will also give the empress face."
Gu Jiu frowned, "So, the key is because of the case."
Gu Yu nodded, "When the son Zhao came to report the case, the master had a bad feeling, and he was afraid that he would be involved in the battle for the heir. He defended left and right, but he still failed to protect himself, and was still implicated."
"Brother Gu, you just said that the son ordered to report the crime?" Gu Jiu grasped the key point in the words.
Gu Yu nodded, "It's Mr. Zhao. Mr. Zhao had a meal at Tongfu Restaurant, and the jade pendant he had with him fell in the restaurant. It is said that the jade pendant was rewarded by Princess Ning.
The restaurant staff said that they had never seen the jade pendant, so Gong Zizhao went to the Yamen to report the case in person.
In this case, anyone with a discerning eye would know that the young master's intentions were not in the jade pendant, and he clearly wanted to take the opportunity to make trouble.
However, the master is in the position of governor of the capital, even if he knows that the son has evil intentions, he can only take the case with his nose.
Not only to accept the case, but also to pursue it with all our strength. Originally, it was enough for the Xue family to find out the case.
But someone from above intervened, and the master couldn't help himself, so he could only continue to investigate. After this investigation, they found the head of Donggong. "
Gu Jiu frowned, "If I remember correctly, Gongzi Zhao is the eldest son of His Royal Highness King Ning."
"It is indeed the eldest son, but I heard that he is not very favored." Gu Yu said in a low voice.
Gu Jiu lowered his head and thought deeply, "Why did the son want to go to the master? He wants to report the crime, and he can go to the Embroidery Guard, the Criminal Department, Dali Temple, and even the Shaofu. Why are you only focusing on the Yin Yamen of the capital?"
Gu Yu shook his head, "I don't know."
Gu Jiu guessed, "Could it be because the master is newly appointed, so it is convenient for him to manipulate the case?"
Gu Yu was tongue-tied, obviously before that, he had never thought about it in this direction. Even Master Gu and Master Ma didn't think about it in this direction.
"Second sister means that the case has been developed to this day, and it has been controlled by the son Zhao?"
Gu Jiu said: "That's my guess. I haven't seen Gongzi Zhao, so I don't know what kind of person he is, so I can only make a preliminary judgment."
Gu Yu frowned, "If it is true that the master is sent to prison as the second sister guessed, is it also in the son's plan?"
"Maybe, maybe not. The first thing to do now is to find a way to rescue the master."
Gu Yu shook his head slowly, "Master Ma and I have tried various methods, but none of them worked."
Gu Jiu said: "Wait for the news from the Hou Mansion tomorrow. Tomorrow morning, the old Hou Ye will go to the court. At that time, we will get more and more definite news, so that we can make a further judgment. Fourth Brother Gu, go ahead. You have to go to the Jinwu Guard to help the master take care of it."
"Second sister, don't worry, Master Ma and I have already dealt with this matter. The imperial prison has been dealt with from top to bottom, and the master will not suffer for the time being. It's just that if there is no turning point in the future, the master will be in danger."
Gu Jiu nodded, "I know. So tomorrow is very important."
The attitude of the emperor determines whether the Jinwu Guard's next method will be gentle wind and light rain or violent storm.
It also determines whether Mr. Gu can come out of the imperial prison safely.
…
In the early morning of the next day, the entire Gu family was gloomy and gloomy, and there was no joy like looking forward to the arrival of the New Year.
The red lanterns hanging under the eaves looked so heavy.
Mrs. Xie sent people to Hou Mansion early in the morning, to Haixibo Mansion.
The reason for sending people to the Hou's mansion is to wait for news.
The reason for sending people to Haixibo Mansion is to hope that Haicibo Mansion can extend a helping hand to Mr. Gu for the sake of the fact that the two families are in-laws.
Everyone came to Furongyuan, waiting for news.
Even Aunt Bai, who hadn't seen her face for a long time, came out.
Aunt Bai puffed out her belly, with a worried look on her face.
She looked at Mrs. Xie several times, but hesitated to speak several times.
Mrs. Xie had an extra string of Buddhist beads in her hand, and she chanted sutras with her eyes closed, begging the Bodhisattva to bless Mr. Gu to be safe and sound.
Aunt Hu lowered her eyebrows and was pleasing to the eye, no one knew what was going on in her heart.
Gu Jiu stood under the eaves, looking at the gate of Furong Courtyard.
Gu Cheng came in from the outside, saw Gu Jiu, and hurriedly asked, "Why doesn't Second Sister go in? It's cold outside, so be careful."
Gu Jiu asked, "Sixth Brother, is there any news from the Hou Mansion?"
Gu Teng shook his head, "Old Hou Ye hasn't returned to the mansion yet, so there is no news yet. I went out with my uncle, but most people avoided seeing him. Some people are willing to see uncle, but they also persuade him to give up. They Say, say, say that father offended the empress, this time he must be dead."
Gu Jiu frowned, with a solemn expression.
Gu Cheng looked at Gu Jiu, "Second sister, do you think father is really dead?"
Gu Jiu said with a straight face, "No. Father will definitely come back safely."
Gu Ting was silent and didn't make a sound.
Gu Jiu stared at him and asked, "Did Sixth Brother hear any other news?"
Gu Cheng asked, "Who is the second younger sister?"
"Brother Six, have you ever visited Xie's house?"
Gu Ting's expression changed instantly.
Gu Jiu smiled knowingly, "How is Mr. Xie now? Did Sixth Brother see him?"
Gu Cheng opened his mouth, "Second sister thinks that the father was sent to prison because of the elder uncle? How could he have such ability."
Gu Jiu was not surprised by Gu Cheng's reaction, "Sixth brother, you just need to tell me what's going on with Xie's family. It's about father's safety, so please don't hide it."
Gu Teng took a deep breath, and finally said expressionlessly: "Master Xie, please resign from the Prince Shao Zhan's business. His Royal Highness has already agreed. From today on, the eldest uncle has no official position and can only stay at home."
Hearing this, Gu Jiu sneered.
Gu Cheng asked: "Second sister doesn't believe it?"
Gu Jiu said softly: "I believe Master Xie's resignation is true, and it is also true to retreat to advance. Now that the wind direction is not clear, please resign and go home to find leisure. I have to say that this is a coup.
It's a pity that my father was not as good as Mr. Xie, so he couldn't take the lead.
If a few days ago, after Mr. Xie brought someone to the door, his father would have resigned immediately as the governor of the capital, and he probably would not have been sent to prison. "
Gu Cheng opened his mouth, but didn't say anything.
Because he couldn't find any strong evidence to refute Gu Jiu's words.
Mr. Gu did have an accident after Xie Mao called at the door. Xie Mao did say harsh words at the beginning, wanting Mr. Gu to look good.
If it is said that Mr. Gu's imprisonment has nothing to do with Xie Mao, no one would believe it.
Looking at Xie Mao again, as soon as Mr. Gu was sent to prison, he asked for his resignation and stayed at home. An attitude of staying out of the way.
hehe!
Xie Maoshu, a treacherous villain.
Master Gu is not as treacherous as Xie Mao, nor is he as bold as Xie Mao, able to fight.
Mr. Gu still had too many worries, and in the end he was tricked by Xie Mao.
The housekeeper, Gu Quan, returned from the Hou Mansion, and immediately came to the Furong Courtyard to report the news.
Seeing Gu Quan, Gu Jiu asked, "Butler, is there any news?"
Gu Quan nodded, "Second Miss, Sixth Young Master, let's go into the room and talk."
Gu Jiu walked into the main room first.
Xie opened his eyes suddenly, and his lips trembled twice.
"Housekeeper, what did the old master say? What's the master's situation now? Did the Jinwu guard make things difficult for the master?"
Gu Quan bowed and saluted, and then said: "Don't worry, ma'am, Jin Wuwei didn't embarrass the master, nor did he interrogate the master. As soon as the old master came to court in the morning, he sent someone to send a message back to the Hou's mansion. The old master said, let everyone Don't be impatient, there is still a turning point in the master's case."
"What turning point? When will there be a turning point?" Mrs. Xie was anxious and flustered, and several aunts were also worried.
Gu Quan thought about it for a while, and said, "Old Hou Ye came forward in person, and he has already gone to find someone."
"Who are you looking for?" Xie Shi asked nervously.
Gu Quan hesitated and didn't make a sound.
Snapped!
Xie patted the table, "What time is it? You're still hesitating. Gu Quan, hurry up and speak clearly."
Gu Quan still hesitated.
Gu Jiu stood up and asked, "Housekeeper, what old Hou Ye is looking for is someone who can talk to the palace?"
Gu Quan breathed a sigh of relief, "The second girl is still smart. That's right."
"Which one is in the palace?" Xie's expression was bewildered, and he was very honest about Gu Jiu and Gu Quan's behavior of playing riddles.
Gu Cheng coughed lightly, "Mother, don't worry, my son will explain to you later."
Gu Teng also understood that what the old Hou Ye was looking for was someone who could speak in front of the empress, and who was willing to help Mr. Gu run around.
It's just that the people in Furongyuan have a lot of talk, if they speak out, it will be spread. If it spread outside the house and caused unnecessary trouble, the loss outweighs the gain.
So, when it's time to be cryptic, keep cryptic.
Mrs. Xie looked at Gu Cheng, who nodded heavily at her, and Mrs. Xie suppressed her anxiety.
At this time, Gao Sanfu also came back from the outside.
Seeing that there were many people in the principal room, he was a little hesitant, not knowing whether he should speak or not.
Mrs. Xie glared at him, "Say what you have to say quickly, what is more important than saving the master now."
After Gao Sanfu heard the words, he boldly said: "Madam Qi, the young one just came back from Haisib's mansion. Mrs. Haisib didn't see the young one, so she just sent a word. Say, say..."
"What did you say?" Gu Yue was even more anxious than Xie Shi, so nervous that her hands were convulsing.
Gao Sanfu hesitated for a moment, and said: "Mrs. Hai Xibo sent a message to let the whole Gu family concentrate on the master's affairs, and the marriage between the two families will be discussed later."
"What do you mean? What exactly does this mean?"
Gu Yue repeatedly questioned, "Is Haixibo Mansion going to divorce? Why? Mother, you should think of a way."
Xie scolded Gu Yue, "Shut up. The most important thing now is your father's safety, and you can let go of other things."
Gu Yue burst into tears, covered her mouth and ran out.
Gu Gonghe was worried about Gu Yue, so he hurriedly said, "I'm going to see my third sister." After saying that, he also ran out.
Xie was very angry.
She asked Gao Sanfu directly in front of Gu Jiu, "Did you go to Luhou's mansion? Did you see Mrs. Luhou?"
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, she didn't expect Xie's hope to be placed in the Luhou Mansion. It's really urgent.
The Haixibo Mansion, which is already married, is standing by and watching Mr. Gu, so how can they expect the Luhou Mansion, which has nothing to do with it, to stand up for Mr. Gu.
Sure enough, I heard Gao Sanfu say: "Madam Qi, the younger one went to the Luhou Mansion and handed over the post. A steward of the Luhou Mansion came to see the younger one and said that there was nothing he could do to help.
The younger one asked him if the marriage of the two families still counted? The steward of Luhou Mansion said that the marriage was never mentioned, and told his wife not to think too much about it. "
"There's no reason for that." Xie said with a gloomy face, "Second girl, look, this is the family who has a crush on you. Once something happens to the master, it will be completely wiped out. I knew that the family who fell in love with you, everyone nice one."
Gu Cheng frowned and looked at Mrs. Xie with a look of disapproval.
Gu Jiu secretly rolled her eyes, it's been a while, Mrs. Xie still doesn't forget to hit and taunt her, she really has enough time.
She said: "Madam is right, Luhou Mansion and Haixibo Mansion are not good people, and when they see the master is in trouble, they slip away faster than anyone else.
Fortunately, I haven't had time to get engaged, so the attitude of the Luhou Mansion doesn't matter.
I only feel sorry for the third sister, who is already engaged to Zhao Erlang. With the current attitude of Haixibo Mansion, the third sister doesn't know how sad she will be. In case the two divorced, what should the third sister do? "
Who doesn't know how to fight satire.
The method Xie used on Gu Jiu, Gu Jiu returned it as it was. Let's see who can't stand it first.
As expected, Mrs. Xie was furious.
Gu Cheng couldn't stand it anymore, and hurriedly said: "Mother, it's important."
Xie gritted her teeth, and managed to hold back her anger, "Liulang, what do you think we should do now? Can we just wait for news from the Marquis Mansion? There is nothing we can do except wait?"
Gu Teng said: "My son strives for it, and today I will go to Jinwu Guard Prison to visit my father."
"You go to prison? How can that be done. Prison is a place you can go to. No, no, absolutely not."
Xie Shi panicked.
Hearing that Gu Cheng was going to prison, he was so anxious. It was as if Gu Teng would never return.
Gu Teng said: "Don't worry, mother, I'm going to visit my father, and nothing will happen. And with Mr. Ma and my uncle accompanying me, just rest assured."
Xie's face was pale, "Do I have to go?"
Gu Teng nodded heavily, "This is my responsibility, mother, please don't stop me."
Xie's eyes were filled with tears, and his eyes were bloodshot. Obviously didn't sleep well last night.
She looked at Gu Teng anxiously, "You can't do anything."
"Don't worry, mother, I'll be fine."
Gu Jiu quietly left the Furong Courtyard, and Gu Ting followed behind her.
"Sister, I also want to visit my father."
Gu Jiu didn't look back, "Brother can go if he wants to, you and Brother Six are good companions. It's just your injured leg..."
"My legs are fine."
Gu Ting was worried that Gu Jiu would not believe it, so he jumped up from the spot and jumped several times.
"Look, sister, my legs are already healed."
"Don't jump, be careful of the recurrence of the leg injury."
Gu Ting was satisfied.
Gu Jiu beckoned him to get closer.
Then he said: "I saw my father, please ask for me, have you found the jade pendant?"
Gu Ting seemed to understand but half understood, "What does sister mean?"
"You just ask questions according to my instructions, and I will tell you the rest in the future."
"Ok!"
Gu Jiu had a thought in her mind, she had to meet that young master Zhao.
Rather than interceding with the empress, Gu Jiu always believed that the son's edict was the key to this matter.