After noon, Gu Jiu was invited to the Baiyun Temple in the city.
Baiyun Temple is just an unknown small Taoist temple in the city, and the incense is not strong.
"Meet the Taoist priest!"
When Gu Jiu saw Taoist priest Xuan Qing, he gave a salute.
Daoist Xuanqing had a kind face, "Infinite Heavenly Venerable, please come with me as a benefactor."
Daoist Xuanqing led the way, and Gu Jiu followed behind.
The Taoist temple has a quiet environment and few people. It really is a good place to talk about things.
Perhaps it was for this reason that Young Master Zhao set the meeting place at Baiyun Temple.
Passing through the main hall, Taoist Xuanqing stopped, pointed to the back garden, and said to Gu Jiu: "Please go, benefactor. The person you want to meet is right in front."
After finishing speaking, Daoist Xuanqing turned and left.
Gu Jiu took a deep breath and took a step forward.
Qing Mei suddenly grabbed Gu Jiu's sleeve, "Girl, nothing will happen."
Wang Yi immediately said: "Sister Qingmei, don't worry, she will be fine with me protecting her."
Gu Jiu also laughed, and pinched Qing Mei's cheeks, "Did you hear me, with Wang Yi protecting me, nothing will happen."
Qingmei's expression relaxed a bit, she still let go of Gu Jiu, and she was still a little embarrassed.
Gu Jiu comforted her and told her not to worry. Then go straight to the back garden of the Taoist Temple.
From the outside of the Taoist temple, the Taoist temple should be small.
After walking through the corridor and walking into the moon cave gate, I found that the inside is not small, but has a unique cave.
The back garden is exquisitely arranged, with small bridges and flowing water, rockery pavilions, and a Jiangnan scenery.
There is the sound of piano in the gazebo.
Gu Jiu stopped for a moment, appreciating the sound of the piano.
"Miss Gu is here, why don't you come up?"
A cold male voice came from the direction of the gazebo.
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment, the voice sounded familiar.
Gu Jiu thought she had heard wrong, so she didn't think much about it.
She stepped up and walked towards the gazebo.
The gazebo was surrounded by screens, and Gu Jiu saw seven or eight well-dressed guards outside the gazebo.
A servant greeted Gu Jiu, "Miss Gu, the young master has been waiting for a long time, please hurry up."
Gu Jiu hummed, "Thank you, Eunuch."
Lin Shuping laughed, "I can't afford to be a father-in-law, Miss Gu please."
Gu Jiu walked up the steps, the music of the piano didn't stop.
Internal servant Lin Shuping stopped Qingmei and the others, "My lord likes to be quiet, so I can only go by Miss Gu alone. Why don't you just follow me and wait here."
Qingmei was anxious, "Girl?"
Gu Jiu turned her head and waved her hands, "Don't worry about me."
If Young Master Zhao wants to play tricks, there is no need to go to such trouble.
Gu Jiu turned a corner and entered the gazebo from the leeward side.
"It's you!"
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment when he saw the man sitting on the chair.
Liu Zhao stopped playing the piano and made a gesture of invitation, "Miss Gu, please sit down."
Gu Jiu suddenly realized. I finally understood why Young Master Zhao wanted to thank her by name and invite her to meet.
It turns out that Gongzizhao is the young master Liu who met in the northwest.
She thought she was an unknown person, but she didn't know that she had already made a name with Gongzizhao back in the northwest.
It's such a small world.
Seeing that Gu Jiu was in a daze, Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows slightly, "Miss Gu seems very surprised to see me."
Gu Jiu nodded, "I'm really surprised."
After finishing speaking, she sat down opposite Liu Zhao.
A maid came in, poured tea and water, took away the guqin, and left the pavilion without a sound in a blink of an eye.
Liu Zhao smiled lightly, "I thought you had already guessed the identity of my young master, so you would be afraid to avoid it."
Gu Jiu laughed at himself, "I only guessed one, but didn't guess the other. I only thought you were a member of the royal family, but I never thought you were Gong Zizhao, the eldest son of Prince Ning, and the nephew of Marquis Lu. But After the identity was revealed, all doubts were explained."
Liu Zhao nodded, "Drink tea!"
Gu Jiu was kind and generous, picked up the teacup and took a sip.
The tea is good tea, judging from the taste, it should be this year's winter tea.
Putting down the teacup, Gu Jiu asked straight to the point: "How can you let my father go?"
Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows slightly, and looked at Gu Jiu with a half-smile.
With a calm face, Gu Jiu continued, "You chose to report the case to the Yin Yamen of the capital because you are interested in my father's new appointment and you are not familiar with the situation.
Afterwards, the case got out of hand under your control. From the Xue family to the East Palace, my father became a marionette in your hands, powerless to resist, and could only act according to your will.
Young master, my father has completed his mission, and he shot an arrow heavily at the target in the East Palace for you. Now, should you get my father out of prison? "
Liu Zhao had no expression on his face, and said in a cold tone: "Miss Gu is indeed very kind. Then tell me again, why did my son go to the Yamen to report the case in person?"
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, his smile was a bit cold, "Naturally, it was to put pressure on my father. He is an official who has just taken office, and the young master reported the case himself, so he dared to be perfunctory. Naturally, he should be treated with special attention. In this way, it is in the hands of the young master. "
Liu Zhao lowered his head and smiled, "Is this young master so sinister in Miss Gu's mind?"
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and said, "Are you so insidious, I think you should know best."
Liu Zhao shook his head, picked up his teacup and drank tea. He neither said that he would let Mr. Gu go, nor refused Gu Jiu in words.
The air is quiet.
Gu Jiu was a little flustered. Could it be that the young master's order to see her was not for negotiation
She lowered her head and carefully analyzed Liu Zhao's every move after the meeting, hoping to see clues from Liu Zhao's expression.
"Miss Gu seems very nervous?"
Liu Zhao finally spoke, but he talked about some irrelevant topics in Gu Jiu's opinion.
Gu Jiu raised his head and faced Liu Zhao, "My lord has invited me to see you, why?"
Liu Zhao smiled.
Gu Jiu knew that Liu Zhao was good-looking, but he didn't expect Liu Zhao to be so good-looking when he smiled. With a little warmth, with a little kindness. It seems to be two completely different styles from the cold him.
Liu Zhao said: "It's really rare, Miss Gu finally asked the most important question today."
Gu Jiu's face suddenly turned red.
However, Liu Zhao remained expressionless, "Please, Miss Gu, please say hello to Mr. Gu after you return home."
Gu Jiu is confused, what does it have to do with Mr. Gu
Then, Liu Zhao gave her the answer.
"By the way, ask this young master, what should I give to this young master? My patience is limited, and I don't like to wait for others."
Gu Jiu's complexion changed again and again, with an expression of surprise and uncertainty.
"Master and my old man know each other?"
Liu Zhao nodded slightly, and said indifferently: "I have met a few times, and I have spoken to you twice. Please do this matter, Miss Gu. Otherwise, I can only come to the door in person and have a chat with Mr. Gu. "
Liu Zhao's words implied threats.
Gu Jiu didn't get angry, but felt cold all over.
What exactly is Mr. Gu hiding that Liu Zhao misses so much.
Moreover, Liu Zhao threatened just now, saying that he would come to the door to talk to Mr. Gu in person.
Gu Jiu could hear from these words that Liu Zhao's visit was a disaster for the Gu family, and it was definitely not a good thing.
I'm afraid that as soon as he comes to the door, everyone in the capital will be moved by the news. Then, Gu Fu will become the target of public criticism.
In the severe winter, Gu Jiu broke out in a cold sweat.
She didn't know what Mr. Gu was hiding. It is precisely because we do not know that we are afraid.
Gu Jiu subconsciously licked her lips.
Bitter mouth, chapped lips.
She picked up the teacup and drank it in one gulp. Gu Jiu didn't calm down until he met Liu Zhao's gaze.
She secretly took a deep breath and told herself not to let the other party see the truth.
Gu Jiu calmed down, and faced Liu Zhao directly, "I will take what you say, Young Master. But I still have to ask, how can Young Master let my father go?"
"You believe that this young master can rescue Mr. Gu?"
Gu Jiu nodded heavily, "This case has been under the young master's control from the very beginning. I think that even my father's imprisonment is part of the young master's plan. I will persuade the old man to hand over the things. Then the young master is You should show some sincerity."
Liu Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Gu Jiu indifferently.
Being stared at by Liu Zhao, Gu Jiu seemed to be in an ice cave, shivering from the cold all over.
I only heard Liu Zhao say: "On the first day of the first lunar month, there will be a palace banquet in the palace. I hope that Miss Gu will perform well at that time and not disappoint everyone."
Gu Jiu was stunned, "The palace banquet? How can I participate in the palace banquet? I am not qualified to participate."
Liu Zhao said with a cold expression: "At that time, you will be eligible to participate in the palace banquet."
Gu Jiu stared at Liu Zhao suspiciously, unable to figure out what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd.
"what do you want me to do?"
"My son doesn't need you to do anything special, you just need to perform well and do your duty."
Gu Jiu frowned, "I'm sure I can attend the palace banquet?"
Liu Zhao nodded, "Of course!"
Gu Jiu breathed a sigh of relief.
If she can attend the palace banquet, does it mean that Mr. Gu will be released soon and will be reinstated as an official. Only in this way can she be eligible to participate in the palace banquet.
She lowered her head and bit her lip.
It's just that she can't see through Liu Zhao's purpose.
What is the purpose of telling her to behave well at the palace banquet.
Liu Zhao obviously knew what Gu Jiu was struggling with.
He said to Gu Jiu: "My lord advises you not to think wildly. It's just an ordinary palace banquet, so there's no need to make it so complicated."
Gu Jiu didn't believe his words.
Since it is an ordinary palace banquet, why do you have to tell her to behave well. Too weird.
Gu Jiu is not afraid to speculate on Liu Zhao with the greatest malice, this person will definitely not do meaningless things.
Then Liu Zhao obviously didn't want to talk in depth, so he picked up his teacup and issued an order to chase away guests, "Miss Gu, it's getting late, you should go back. As a girl's family, it's better not to stay outside for too long."
Gu Jiu gritted her teeth, and laughed again in a blink of an eye, "Last time in the northwest, you asked Zhao San to give me the banknote, which solved my urgent need. I am extremely grateful."
Liu Zhao looked indifferent, "You deserve it."
Gu Jiu smiled and nodded, "Young master, take care, I will leave first. I hope to see my father return home safely as soon as possible."
Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows and smiled, noncommittal.
Gu Jiu knew that the key to Mr. Gu's smooth return home was Mr. Gu.
Gu Jiu got up to say goodbye and left the gazebo.
When she walked down the steps, she saw the guard Zhao San.
Zhao San was very happy to see Gu Jiu, and grinned, "How is Miss Gu recently? How is your talk with my young master?"
Gu Jiu smiled slightly at Zhao San, "Thank you for your concern, Zhao Huwei. Thank you Zhao Huwei for this meeting."
Zhao San quickly waved his hand, "Miss Gu, you don't need to thank me. It's the young master who wants to see you, and it has nothing to do with me."
"Ahem..."
Two coughs came from inside the gazebo.
Zhao San's face changed, "Miss Gu, you go back first. I won't talk to you anymore."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, then looked back at the gazebo, but naturally she didn't see anything.
But she can make a bold guess, Liu Zhao obviously doesn't like Zhao San breaking the news about him in front of outsiders.
Gu Jiu didn't know, the corners of her mouth curled up, as if she was in a good mood.
When Qingmei and the others saw Gu Jiu coming out of the gazebo, they rushed up to greet him.
"Girl, are you okay?"
Gu Jiu shook her head, "It's okay, let's go back."
"My servant just saw Zhao San. Could it be that Young Master Zhao is that Young Master Liu from the northwest?"
Qingmei suppressed her voice, with an expression of disbelief.
Gu Jiu nodded slightly, "We'll talk about it when we go back."
Qing Mei lifted it up heartily.
She never expected that the young master Liu whom she met at Tianmen Temple in the northwest would be the eldest son of Prince Ning, Prince Zhao.
Qingmei didn't dare to think deeply about this matter.
It seems that if you think deeply, you will discover the incredible truth.
The truth is terrible.
When she walked out of the Taoist temple, Qingmei's face was still pale, which aroused Er Zhuang's concern.
Qingmei shook her head at him, "Send the girl back home quickly."
Er Zhuang nodded, but still couldn't help asking: "Miss, do you want to go to Shili Hutong? The business of the shop is very good, and the small one has already started looking for someone for the crime of crime that the girl said. After the New Year, you can do it." .”
Gu Jiu got into the bullock cart and said calmly: "Next time I have a chance, I will go to Shili Hutong. I won't go today, I have to hurry back home."
"Young one understands, so I'll send the girl back home right away."
Er Zhuang drove the ox cart and sent Gu Jiu to the back door of Gu Mansion.
The back door is an alley. The alley is quiet and there is no traffic.
Gu Jiu got out of the car, opened the back door and entered the Gu residence.
Xiao Cui had been guarding the back door, and when she saw Gu Jiu come back, she breathed a sigh of relief.
"Girl, you are back."
Gu Jiu hummed, "Any news?"
Xiaocui shook her head, "Now everyone in the mansion is worried, what will happen if the master can't come back?"
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and said loudly: "Don't worry, the master will return safely. Where will the old man be?"
Xiao Cui was stunned for a moment, she was surprised that Gu Jiu would ask about Mr. Gu's situation.
She said: "I didn't hear any movement from the aunts, so the old man should drink in the room."
Gu Jiu nodded, instead of going back to the backyard, he went straight to the outer courtyard to meet Mr. Gu.
As soon as he arrived at the gate of the courtyard, he heard Mr. Gu singing, accompanied by the laughter of the maids.
Gu Jiu frowned, a little disgusted.
Qingmei said: "Girl, there is a smoky atmosphere inside, you better not go in, so as not to stain the girl's eyes."
Gu Jiu shook his head, "It's okay. After returning to the capital, I haven't paid my respects to the old man. This time just happened to happen. You ask the gatekeeper to inform the old man that I'm coming. Tell your maids to get out of here."
Although Qingmei didn't want Gu Jiu to go in, lest she see an unsightly scene. However, Gu Jiu's attitude was firm, so she had no choice but to knock on the door and ask the gatekeeper to let her know.
The gatekeeper woman spat out the melon seed shell, and glanced at Gu Jiu.
"It's really rare today, why is the second girl here?"
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows and smiled, but remained silent.
Qingmei hurriedly delivered the purse, "Ma'am, please let me know, my girl is very filial, and she came here specially to greet the old man."
The mother-in-law put away the purse, and her face finally looked better.
You know, if she stays here, she may not receive a purse once in a year or so. Therefore, the purse sent by Qingmei is still very rare.
"Second girl wait, I'll report to you. By the way, clean up the inside and drive out those cheap hooves."
"Thank you ma'am."
Qingmei thanked her.
The mother-in-law went in.
After a while, the shouting of the maids, the scolding of the old woman, and the angry roar of the old man came from the room.
It's a mess, and you can imagine what's going on inside without seeing it with your own eyes.
Soon, several disheveled servant girls ran out of the house.
When they saw Gu Jiu, they were not embarrassed, instead they smiled at Gu Jiu generously.
Someone greeted Gu Jiu, "Second Miss is here, what are you doing standing there. Second Miss, go in quickly, the old man is inside."
"Pooh!"
Xiaocui found it disgusting, so she spit on a few maidservants.
The maids were not happy, "You bitch, even you trampled us. I will tear your face apart."
After finishing speaking, he grabbed Xiaocui's face.
"What are you still doing?"
Gu Jiu kept a straight face, and as soon as he gave an order, Wang Yi rushed up, picked up the maidservants, and threw them on the ground.
"Aiyo, aiyo... I killed someone..."
The housekeeper who was guarding the gate ran out when she heard the movement, and saw a few maids screaming, with their hands on their hips, "Crying, crying, mourning."
Immediately afterwards, she smiled again, and said to Gu Jiu: "It's packed inside, the second girl is going in quickly, the old man is waiting. I'll take care of it here, those lowly hoofs, who don't know how to behave, are all itchy. Just a quick bite."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Thank you Ma'am."