Su Zheng followed the boy to the guest room in the outer courtyard to settle down.
The boy Shunzi ran in and said in a low voice: "My lord, I found out that the two people living in the next courtyard are Xie's father and son."
The Su family was in decline, and all the servants were dismissed, leaving only Shunzi's family.
Shunzi's family is the son of the Su family, and they have been serving the Su family for generations, and they are the most loyal.
Su Zheng paused while serving tea, and asked, "Are you sure that the Xie family and his son live in the courtyard next door?"
Shunzi nodded frequently, "I can see clearly, I can't be wrong. The servants of the Xie family are carrying luggage inside."
Su Zheng thought for a while, came to the gate of the courtyard, looked out through the crack of the door, and saw that the servants of Xie's family were moving things to the next courtyard.
Su Zheng frowned and thought deeply, was it an accident that he was placed next to Xie's courtyard
Recalling the meaningful words that Cousin Gu Jiu said, could it be that Cousin Gu Jiu deliberately arranged him next door to Xie's house.
But, how did Cousin Gu Jiu do it
In a blink of an eye, Su Zheng laughed again.
Gu Jiu's cousin Bingxue is smart, so such a trivial matter will definitely not be difficult for her.
All in all, whether it was an accident or a deliberate arrangement, it was convenient for him.
Seeing Gu Ting and Gu Jiu, and knowing how hard it is for his cousins to make a living under Mrs. Xie, Su Zheng wanted to do something for them.
The Xie family's father and son made a detour and traveled thousands of miles to Jinzhou. It was definitely not just to visit the Xie family.
Cousin Gu Jiu seemed to be very curious about the purpose of Xie's father and son, and he was equally curious.
Su Zheng looked at the wall next to the courtyard, and it happened that he was close to the water, so why not take this opportunity to find out for Cousin Gu Jiu.
Su Zheng beckoned, called Shunzi to his side, and whispered, "Remember to pay attention to the situation next door, and see what they did and said."
Shunzi nodded, and then became embarrassed again, "My lord, we don't have any money, and we can't even ask someone for information, so what should we do?"
Su Zheng was also a little embarrassed, "Get over it first. Jinju is a big city, and tomorrow I will write two scripts, and you can sell them in bookstores. They should be able to sell for a price."
"My son is busy writing scripts for money, so I don't have time to study for homework. I missed my studies and failed the imperial examination. The master is so disappointed."
"You talk too much."
Shunzi made a face behind Su Zheng's back, and then said, "My lord, I'll go outside to familiarize myself with the situation. Don't worry, I'll definitely bring you news today."
Su Zheng laughed, "Go ahead, don't mess around."
Shunzi ran away in a hurry.
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on the room.
The room is very quiet, only Mrs. Xie and Mr. Xie Er.
The maids are all outside.
Mrs. Xie put down her teacup, with a calm expression on her face, "My brother came all the way to visit me, I am very grateful in my heart."
Master Xie Er said with a smile: "We are brothers and sisters, so we will be alienated if we talk about this."
Mrs. Xie raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Don't dare to look outside, otherwise my sister-in-law will say that I am taking advantage of my mother's family."
"Your sister-in-law has long hair but short knowledge. Don't be as knowledgeable as her. I came to Jinzhou this time to send you money."
Xie shi smiled, "How much?"
Master Xie Er stretched out five fingers and gestured, "It's five thousand taels."
Mrs. Xie snorted, "Five thousand taels, that's a lot. With this amount of money, brother, why bother to go there in person, and just send a steward to send it over."
Mr. Xie Er stroked his beard and said with a smile: "It's not that I haven't seen my sister for many years. I'm thinking about it in my heart. I took this opportunity to come and see it."
Xie's mouth curled up, and his eyes were a little disdainful, "Even if my brother speaks nicely, I have the right to listen to the truth."
"It's the truth, it's all the truth."
Master Xie Er laughed, and his smile was a little flattering.
Xie snorted, "Second brother, we are brothers and sisters, what kind of temper do you have, can I not understand
Back then, I was married to my husband, and as a concubine, I was in a dilemma everywhere in the mansion, and I had to be careful when I walked and said a word. Did the second brother feel sorry for his sister? "
Master Xie Er said: "This is what I said, you are my own sister, and I will feel sorry for you marrying Master Gu as a concubine.
Fortunately, now you have come to the end of all hardships, and as the head wife, you say what you say. Friends and relatives say you are lucky. "
Xie frowned, with a proud expression, "Even if I'm lucky, I earned it myself."
"Yes, yes, yes! My sister can do it since she was a child. I knew that you would have a bright day."
"Tell me, why did the second brother come here on purpose this time. Don't tell me those nonsense."
Master Xie, look around.
Mrs. Xie was dissatisfied, "Second brother is worried about someone eavesdropping? With me, you can rest assured. My yard is like Tietong, and a word will not be spread."
Master Xie Er laughed, "My sister still has the means. I am here this time with a mission on my shoulders."
Mrs. Xie remained silent, waiting for his next words.
Master Xie Er lowered his voice, "Sister, don't you know the current situation in the capital?"
"What's wrong with the capital?" Mrs. Xie frowned, a little worried, "Could it be something happened to the eldest brother?"
After finishing speaking, Xie's face turned pale.
The Xie family is today thanks to the elder brother. If something happens to the eldest brother, then what will happen.
Master Xie Er hurriedly waved his hand, "Brother is fine, sister don't need to worry. It's another matter, sister knows that the empress is seriously ill and has been lying in bed for half a year."
Hearing this news, Mrs. Xie didn't understand it at first, "The Empress is seriously ill, what is Second Brother doing here? I'm not a doctor."
After finishing speaking, Mrs. Xie suddenly recalled, "Second Brother, what do you mean, His Highness the Crown Prince is in danger?"
Master Xie Er nodded heavily.
Xie's face turned pale, "Then what should we do? The empress is not really dying, is she? If there is something wrong with the empress, will the crown prince be able to successfully succeed to the throne?"
Master Xie Er said solemnly: "This is the key."
Xie's heart was beating like a drum, beating wildly. My palms also started to sweat.
The eldest brother is valued by the prince, and he is already part of the prince's party.
If the prince cannot successfully succeed to the throne, as the eldest brother of the prince Shao Zhan, he can imagine what will happen to him with his toes.
If you're lucky, one person dies and the family stays safe.
Unfortunately, the whole family died.
A little more unlucky, dead three clans.
No matter what the consequences were, the Xie family couldn't bear it.
Before the Xie family was rich, it was just a small family. Xie's father's biggest official in his life was the Yamen Sihu, from the ninth rank.
It can be said that the Xie family has no background at all.
In front of those wealthy families who have passed on for hundreds of years, the Xie family is vulnerable.
In the event of an accident, there is not even a person to call for rescue.
Relying on the Gu family
Xie shook his head slightly.
You can't pin your hopes on the Gu family.
The Gu family is not a philanthropic family, and it is impossible to reach out to a family that is doomed to decline. It is even more impossible to catch a thorn in the eyes of the new emperor.
Therefore, the prince cannot fall, and the prince must ascend the throne smoothly.
Only when the crown prince ascends the throne can the Xie family keep their wealth for a hundred years.
Mrs. Xie thought about the matter thoroughly, took a deep breath, stabilized her mind, and asked: "Second brother came to Jinzhou on purpose, not only to tell me this matter in person. What does eldest brother order? Do you want me to do it?" what?"