Master Gu woke up and learned that his concubine Tan was sick, so he angrily reprimanded the housekeeper Gu Quan.
"What are you doing to eat, such a big matter, how do you wake up the officer?"
Gu Quan was aggrieved, "Master fell asleep..."
"Shut up!"
Master Gu was very anxious, and hurried to the backyard to visit Mrs. Tan.
When Mrs. Tan heard that Mr. Gu was coming, she yelled loudly, and then covered her face.
"Master, don't come in, please don't come in."
Tan's words were already crying, and she sounded very pitiful.
Master Gu stood outside the bedroom door, unable to advance or retreat.
He coaxed Mrs. Tan, "Okay, I won't go in. But you are sick, I am worried, so I have to take a look."
"don't want!"
Mrs. Tan screamed, Master Gu looked embarrassed.
Tan realized the problem, and explained softly: "I have a rash on my face, I don't want the master to see my ugly side, please forgive me."
"Why the rash?"
"The doctor said it was an allergy."
"is it serious?"
With her back to the door, Tan nodded slightly.
After thinking about it, she took off her dress, revealing her shoulders.
There were also patches of red rashes on the shoulders and backs, which looked really scary.
Mr. Gu's face was livid, "You are a good child, I will come to visit you when you recover. If you need anything, you can send someone to speak to the housekeeper."
"Thank you, sir."
Gu Da left the courtyard with a grim expression, and ordered the housekeeper Gu Quan, "Check, send someone to thoroughly investigate this matter. Tan's allergies must not be an accident. Let me know who did it, I can't spare her."
Mr. Gu has long been suspicious of Mr. Xie.
Mrs. Xie is in charge of the second room, the kitchen and the sewing room. She has to do tricks, and there are plenty of opportunities.
The housekeeper took the order to lead people to thoroughly investigate the matter.
The news spread to Furongyuan.
Chunhe was very worried, "Madam, what should I do now?"
Xie's expression was calm, "What are you afraid of! No matter how powerful Gu Quan is, he can't find Mrs. Ben. The person who caused Tan's allergies is not Mrs. Ben."
Tan's allergies were indeed not caused by Xie's hands.
At best, the Xie family only contributed to the flames.
The butler, Gu Quan, led people to investigate for two days, and finally found out the truth.
The person who caused Tan's allergy was none other than the Tan family.
Two days ago, the Tan family came to visit Mrs. Tan, along with Tan Xiaomei.
Seeing that Mrs. Tan is living a good life, Tan Xiaomei feels jealous. Deliberately smeared pollen on hands.
When the two sisters met, Tan Xiaomei held Tan's hand all the time.
As soon as the Tan family left, a red rash appeared on Tan's body.
Master Gu was very surprised to learn that the person who caused Tan's allergy was the Tan family.
He asked Gu Quan, "Did you check correctly? It's really the Tan family?"
The housekeeper, Gu Quan, nodded, "I have repeatedly confirmed that it is indeed the Tan family."
"Didn't the wife do it?"
Gu Quan said: "This matter has nothing to do with my wife."
Master Gu frowned.
The truth was found out, but he felt uncomfortable. It wasn't Xie who did it? Can Xie be so peaceful? impossible!
Did he really misunderstand Mrs. Xie this time
Gu Quan asked: "Master, what should Tan Xiaomei do?"
Master Gu frowned, "Tell Mrs. Tan, let Mrs. Tan handle it herself."
In Furong Courtyard, Mrs. Xie laughed triumphantly.
No matter how capable Gu Quan is, he can never find out about her.
Even if Master Gu doubts her, as long as there is no evidence, he can't do anything to her.
Xie was very proud, after so many days, there was finally something that made her feel happy.
"Tan's slut, she wants to be proud of being favored, my wife will teach her how to be a human being."
This time, they not only want to disfigure the Tan family, but also provoke the Tan family sisters to fight each other.
And she watched the tigers fight across the mountain, so don't be too happy.
Mrs. Xie was overjoyed, but Gu Shan was about to die of anxiety.
A few days have passed, yet there is still no movement in Haixibo's mansion, no one has been sent to the door to ask questions, nor has anyone been sent to the door to withdraw the marriage.
This thing is so weird.
Gu Shan frowned, "Don't tell me Mrs. Hai Xibo didn't know about Gu Yue's arson and murder? Impossible!"
The servant girl Hong Ling said: "Girl, is it possible that Mrs. Hai Xibo knew about this, but deliberately pretended not to know?"
"Deliberately pretending not to know, why?"
"My servant dared to guess whether Mrs. Hai Xibo didn't want to call off the engagement, so she pretended not to know about it."
Gu Shan was full of doubts, "Without Gu Yue, it's not like Zhao Erlang can't get a wife, so why is he reluctant to retire? Is Gu Yue just that good?"
Hong Ling hurriedly said: "This servant is just saying it casually, girl, don't take it seriously."
Gu Shan frowned tightly, "If it's true that Haixibo Mansion is unwilling to withdraw the engagement, could it be that Zhao Erlang has something more serious than the rumors?"
Hong Ling exclaimed, "Impossible. I've seen that Zhao Erlang, the servants and the girl, except that he's rather gloomy, he's pretty good. He doesn't look like someone with any problems."
Gu Shan shook her head, "You can't be judged by appearances. Looking good doesn't mean you're really good. If Zhao Erlang really has something wrong with him, then this marriage really can't be canceled. I have to let Gu Yue get married smoothly."
Hong Ling asked: "Miss, have you decided?"
Gu Shan laughed at herself, "Does anyone care about my decision? Anyway, no matter what my attitude is, my father and mother will definitely marry Gu Yue to the Haixibo Mansion. Then I will wait and see how the marriage that Gu Yue carefully planned will work out. Can't make her happy."
Hong Ling is worthless for Gu Shan, "The girl has been wronged."
Gu Shan smiled and said, "As long as Gu Yue's life is not good, I'm happy. All the grievances I suffered in the past are worth it."
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The rash on Tan's body has not healed for a long time.
Mr. Gu was in a hurry to get angry.
After finally having a caring woman by his side, this happened again.
Master Gu got angry and cursed at the doctor a few times.
The doctor was so angry that he almost quit.
While watching the play, Mrs. Xie persuaded: "Master calm down, the doctor has done his best, so we can't blame the doctor."
Mr. Gu stared at Mrs. Xie with bad eyes.
He had always suspected that Tan had a rash on his body, and Xie couldn't get rid of it, but suffered from lack of evidence.
Mrs. Xie said sarcastic remarks this time, which made Mr. Gu very unhappy.
"Shut up! It's none of your business here, get out of here."
Xie's lips trembled a few times. For a concubine, the master scolded her in front of his servants, not giving her face, this is a slap in the face.
What's the matter, do you want to spoil your concubine and destroy your wife
Xie Shi was trembling with anger, worried that he had said something inappropriate, so he just threw up his sleeves and left.
Chunhe took the opportunity to come up with an idea, "Since the beginning of the new year, it has not been going well. Ma'am, do you want to worship the Bodhisattva? I heard that Xiangguo Temple is very effective."
When Xie Shi heard this, his heart moved immediately.
Since returning to the capital, she really hasn't paid homage to Bodhisattva. Perhaps it is for this reason that she has been troubled.
Mrs. Xie said to Chunhe: "Choose a good day, bring the children, and go to Xiangguo Temple to burn incense and worship Bodhisattva."
Chunhe laughed, "I'm going to pick a day now, slave girl."
Aunt Hu came to greet Mrs. Xie.
When passing by the door, she and Chunhe exchanged glances.
Aunt Hu nodded to Chunhe calmly, and Chunhe left in peace.
Aunt Hu entered the side room, greeted Mrs. Xie first, and then sat on the stool to answer.
She knew what Mrs. Xie wanted to hear, so she picked up the important words and said: "Ms. Tan has a rash and is so ugly, the master still treats her as a treasure. Maids and concubines are watching, the master may be seduced by Mrs. Tan."
Mrs. Xie looked unhappy, "What did you mention that bitch Mrs. Tan? Do you think I'm not angry enough?"
Aunt Hu hurriedly said: "Madam misunderstood, the concubine wants to share her worries."
Mrs. Xie looked at Aunt Hu contemptuously, "How do you share your worries? With your looks, do you think you can make Master change his mind?"
Aunt Hu smiled awkwardly, "My wife is really good at joking, the maid and concubine are old-fashioned, how can I make the master change his mind.
The maid concubine thought, since the master likes women with bright looks, why doesn't the wife choose two young and bright girls from her side and send them to the master.
In this way, the master can not only have proper people to take care of him, but also be able to compete with the Tan family for favor. Maybe, Mrs. Tan would fall out of favor right away, and from now on, let his wife decide. "
Xie frowned, looking hesitant.
Aunt Hu added: "This is just a concubine's opinion, I don't know what my wife thinks?"
Xie frowned, "Is this your idea?"
Aunt Hu nodded.
Mrs. Xie asked calmly, "Do you have a suitable candidate?"
Aunt Hu waved her hands again and again, "I can't find a suitable candidate for my maidservant. The maidservant thinks that this person can only be selected from my wife's side, he must be someone my wife can trust, and I have to wholeheartedly share her worries."
Mrs. Xie nodded secretly, Aunt Hu's words made some sense. But she had to think again.
One autumn rain and one cool.
It rained in the evening, and the weather was much cooler the next day.
Mrs. Xie is going out to worship Bodhisattva.
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, joined in the fun and said that she would go with her.
They also brought along the eldest young mistress Xiao Zhang, and Gu Jun.
On Erfang's side, apart from Gu Yue, the three sisters Gu Jiu also went out to burn incense at Xiangguo Temple.
Everyone got into the carriage at the second gate and set off to Xiangguo Temple outside the city.
After leaving the city gate, the carriage galloped all the way.
Gu Jiu raised the curtains of the car and looked at the scenery outside curiously.
After returning to the capital for almost a year, it was the first time for her to go out of the city.
Qingmei said: "My servant heard that burning incense and making a wish in Xiangguo Temple is very effective. Do you want to burn incense later?"
Gu Jiu laughed, "Burn it! It's rare to go to Xiangguo Temple, so naturally I have to burn a stick of incense for the Bodhisattva. Otherwise, the Bodhisattva will blame me for not being sincere, and I don't even know how to burn a stick of incense when I get to the temple, and add some sesame oil money. "
"Young lady speaks of Bodhisattva as a philistine, beware of Bodhisattva's blame."
"Bodhisattva saves all sentient beings, how can you blame me for your words. If you really blame me for this, you can only say that the Bodhisattva in Xiangguo Temple is very stingy."
"Girl, stop talking. The more you talk, the more panicked this servant will be. This is blasphemy to the Bodhisattva."
Gu Jiu shook her head and smiled, but she didn't speak anymore.
For gods and Buddhas, Gu Jiu respected and kept a distance from them in his previous life, so let's just listen to them. Neither deny it nor believe it.
However, since experiencing soul travel and rebirth, Gu Jiu now has half-belief in gods and Buddhas.
I don't know which god made her start a second life.
Perhaps all this is the credit of the God of Time.
In the distance, Xiangguo Temple can already be seen.
When the carriage entered the mountain gate, everyone got off the carriage and walked up the steps.
The mountain does not look high, but it is quite tiring to walk.
The two ladies were out of breath.
The eldest young lady asked the two if they wanted to prepare a sliding pole.
Mrs. Xie wanted it, but her physical strength was really bad. If she had known that she would have to climb a mountain to come to Xiangguo Temple, she would not come here.
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, waved her hand, "No need. If you sit on a sliding pole, you will not show your sincerity, and the Bodhisattva will not bless you."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Xie didn't ask to sit on the sliding pole either. I hope the Bodhisattva in Xiangguo Temple is really so effective.
Finally went up the mountain.
Gu Jiu and the others are all young people, they are in good condition, they just sweat a little.
Xie Shi and Zhang Shi almost fell to the ground.
After resting for a while, he stood up.
The Zhike monk came out to welcome him, "Please come inside the almsgiver."
When they came to the Daxiong Palace, everyone's expressions became solemn.
He took the incense candle from the Zhike monk and prepared to burn incense.
Mrs. Xie asked Chunhe in a low voice, "Is it really effective?"
Chunhe said affirmatively: "Don't worry, ma'am, I have already inquired about it. Xiangguo Temple is the most effective temple around the capital."
"That's good."
Burn incense, pray for blessings, and be extremely devout. Just to let the Bodhisattva hear his wish and fulfill his wish.
Gu Jiu was also burning incense.
She thought about it, and her current wish is to be a little rich woman who decides her own affairs.
Simply put, one is financial freedom and the other is independence.
After making a wish, insert the incense candle into the incense burner.
Then, Gu Jiu saw Mrs. Xie and Mrs. Zhang added a large sum of money for sesame oil.
Gu Shan whispered: "Mother has prepared a hundred taels of sesame oil money. My aunt prepared more than my mother, and it is estimated to be two hundred taels."
Whether it is one hundred taels or two hundred taels, it is a huge sum of money for sesame oil money.
The Zhike monk didn't change his face, as if no matter whether it was a penny or a hundred taels, he couldn't make him feel the slightest fluctuation in mood.
Gu Jiu nodded secretly, it really is a temple with a strong reputation and reputation. It's not comparable to those coquettish sluts outside.
Mrs. Xie was a little dissatisfied, and added one hundred taels of sesame oil money, but did not get a smiling face from the Zhike monk.
The Zhike monk said politely: "The resting rooms have been prepared for the benefactors, please follow the monk."
Everyone followed the Zhike monk to the backyard of Xiangguo Temple and settled down.
The eldest wife Zhang asked: "Little master, are the maple leaves on the mountain behind your Xiangguo Temple red?"
The Zhike monk sang the Buddha's name, and then said: "It's already partly red. If the benefactor wants to go to the back mountain, turn left at the gate of the hospital and go through the moon cave gate."
"Thank you little master."
"The benefactor is very polite."
The Zhike monk left.
Mrs. Zhang said to Mrs. Xie: "Xiangguo Temple is the most famous vegetarian restaurant. It is rare to come here. I want to eat vegetarian food before going back. The scenery behind Xiangguo Temple is also very beautiful. Wife of Dalang, you take Girls go to the back mountain for a walk, pay attention to safety."
The young lady, Xiao Zhang, responded with a smile, "Sisters, follow me to the back mountain, how about it?"
"It's an honor to be invited by my sister-in-law."
Gu Jiu, Gu Shan, Gu Lin, and Gu Jun followed the eldest grandma Zhang out of the courtyard, and went to the back mountain to see the scenery together.
As the Zhike monk said, some of the maple leaves are starting to turn red, and the scenery is so beautiful.
Gu Jiu said: "Wait until the maple leaves are all red, how beautiful this place is!"
The youngest grandmother, Xiao Zhang, said with a smile: "Second sister doesn't know yet. Every autumn, going to Xiangguo Temple to enjoy the maple leaves is the favorite thing for people in the capital. In another ten or twenty days, it will become very lively here. From the mountain gate to the On the steps of the temple, there are stalls and hawkers on both sides, crowded with people, and there is no place to step down."
Gu Jiu yearned for it, "Hearing what my sister-in-law said, I want to come and have a look."
Xiao Zhang said with a smile: "We can't join in the fun. Every year when the maple leaves are red in Xiangguo Temple, there are always many kidnappers active here. Every year, children are lost, and older girls are kidnapped.
In fact, it is the most suitable time for us to come to Xiangguo Temple. You can see the red maple leaves, there are few people, and the safety is guaranteed, which is the best. "
"Sister-in-law is right."
Everyone wandered around the back mountain.
Gu Shan and Gu Lin are exhausted and can't walk anymore.
Xiao Zhang said, "I'll send you back first."
Gu Jun also said: "I'll go back too, I'm too tired."
Xiao Zhang looked at Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu said: "I want to go shopping again. Sister-in-law, you can send the younger sisters back first. I have Wang Yi by my side, so you don't have to worry."
"Alright then, Second Sister, be careful. Remember to go back to the wing room to eat vegetarian food before noon."
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I'll be back on time."
After watching everyone leave, Gu Jiu continued to wander around the back hill.
It is rare to go out for a trip, of course we should cherish the opportunity. You can't waste all your time in the wing room, listening to the short chat between the host and the west.
In the back mountain of Xiangguo Temple, in addition to the large maple leaves, there are also whole plum groves and peach groves.
Imagine the flowering season, it must be beautiful here.
call out!
The sound of piercing the air exploded in my ears.
"Girl be careful!"
Wang Yi pushed Gu Jiu away, and at the same time, waved the rolling pin in his hand.
Ding!
An arrow landed.
Gu Jiu turned pale with shock!
Someone is going to kill her!
They still use long-range attack weapons, bows and arrows.
She has so much virtue and ability that people bother to kill her with bows and arrows.