The make-up caller is here.
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, proudly showed Gu Jiu's dowry to the people in the palace.
Everyone in the palace nodded secretly when they saw the dowry that filled the flower hall.
Compared with Mrs. Yi's dowry, it is not bad at all.
When the auspicious time comes, the dowry goes out.
Nanny Fang brought her companion, Xiaocui and Qingzhu, along with the dowry, to the palace one day in advance to arrange a new house for Gu Jiu and guard the dowry.
Before leaving, Mother Fang bid farewell to Gu Jiu, "My maidservant will go over and watch on behalf of the girl, and find out who is around Young Master Zhao."
Gu Jiu said: "Mother, work hard. If there is anything, you can tell Qingzhu and Xiaocui to do it. Don't be tired, mother."
"Miss, don't worry, the servants can still do it."
Qingzhu made a big gift to Gu Jiu, "Girl, servant girl and Xiao Cui will go to the palace first, and will pick up the girl in the palace tomorrow."
"Go ahead and be careful about everything."
Gu Jiu watched everyone leave.
One hundred and sixty sets of dowries, all filled to the brim, left the mansion through the main entrance.
Beating gongs and drums, carrying the dowry and walking around the huge Baiyi Lane. Let all the wealthy and dignitaries in the capital know that Gu Fu married his daughter and gave him a dowry.
Ten miles of red makeup, with face.
The dowry was sent away, and the eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, greeted relatives and friends for dinner.
She told Gu Jiu again, "Second girl, you have to eat and drink less today and tomorrow. Go to bed early today, and get up at Yinshi tomorrow, wash and put on makeup. From tomorrow morning to midnight, you won't be able to rest well. For today, recharge your energy and store up your energy, and you will have the physical strength to cope with it tomorrow."
"Thank you for the reminder, Auntie, I will go back to my room to rest now."
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, was still worried, "Is the wedding dress ready? You should carry the things at the bottom of the box close to your body. After returning to the room, ask the servant girl to check again to see if there is anything missing."
"I listen to my aunt."
Gu Jiu ate a few mouthfuls, then returned to Zhilan Courtyard.
There is a tough battle to be fought tomorrow, just as the aunt said, she has to take advantage of today to recharge her batteries.
In addition to the five thousand taels of dowry silver, the money at the bottom of the box was also five thousand taels from Mr. Gu, which added up to a total of ten thousand taels.
With this ten thousand taels, Gu Jiu was full of confidence.
The two thousand taels given by the old lady Wei before have already been invested in the medicine shop.
All kinds of gold and silver trees, scattered silver coins, and silver notes are all packed in wooden boxes.
"Girl, you need to rest."
"Take a break too. You will be more tired than me tomorrow."
"The servant girl should put all the purses with silver money, so that the girl can reward the servants of the palace."
Gu Jiu thought for a while and said, "Prepare a hundred purses first. When we arrive at the palace tomorrow and understand the situation, we might have to make temporary adjustments."
"The servant knows."
Maybe it was really tired, Gu Jiu went to the bed and fell asleep after a while.
This time, I slept extremely soundly.
When she woke up, she thought she had missed the time, but she didn't expect that she had only slept for less than an hour, and the sky was still bright.
Gu Jiu got up from the bed, listened to the movement outside, and asked, "What's going on outside?"
"Girl woke up! Uncle Zhao came to pick up Third Aunt's grandma, and for some reason there was a commotion at the second gate. Uncle Zhao moved his hand, and Third Aunt's grandma burst into tears in front of the guests. The scene was very embarrassing."
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment, "Are you sure Gu Yue cried in front of everyone at the second gate?"
"Exactly! I saw it with my own eyes." Qingmei said with certainty.
Gu Jiu rubbed between her brows, Gu Yue actually cried? Or in front of the guests
How stupid is Zhao Erlang, to dare to attack the Gu family
The more she thought about it, the more she felt something strange about it.
Gu Jiu asked, "Where is the person now?"
Qingmei said: "Grandpa Zhao is in the study in the outer courtyard, and the master is talking to him. The third aunt is resting in the wing room of the flower hall, and the youngest mistress is with her to relieve her."
Gu Jiu got out of bed, put on her shoes, "Groom me, I have to go and see."
"Is the girl not asleep?"
Gu Jiu shook her head, "I woke up, I won't be able to fall asleep this time, I'll sleep again at night. Have all the guests left?"
Qingmei nodded, "They're all gone."
Gu Jiu changed her clothes and went to the flower hall.
She saw Gu Shan standing under the eaves from a distance.
"Why is the second sister here? Aren't you resting?"
"Just woke up, and I heard that something happened, so I came to take a look. Why didn't the fourth sister go in?"
Gu Shan lowered her head and stared at a corner of the yard.
"Big sister almost fell down there before, but fortunately the maidservant protected her with quick eyesight and quick hands. At that time, third sister was standing not far from big sister."
Gu Jiu was suspicious, "Did you see it with your own eyes?"
Gu Shan nodded, and she laughed, "Second Sister, don't you know, I am most concerned about Third Sister's affairs now. As long as she returns home, no matter where she goes, I will follow her."
Gu Shan was very calm and straightforward.
Gu Jiu followed her gaze, it rained in the morning, and there was water on the bluestone slab. When walking on it, be careful not to fall.
She asked, "Did Big Sister say anything at that time?"
Gu Shan shook her head, "Eldest sister was terrified, she rested in the wing room for a while, and asked her brother-in-law to pick her up."
In this case, it is not sure whether Gu Yue did something to Gu Zhen.
If Gu Zhen felt Gu Yue's malice, she would definitely not keep silent.
Maybe it was just an accident.
Fortunately, Gu Zhen is safe.
Gu Jiu was silent for a moment, then pouted, "What's the situation inside now?"
Gu Shan looked towards the door of the wing room, "I cried for a while, but there is no movement now, I should be persuaded."
After finishing speaking, Gu Shan laughed, her irony was undisguised.
When a gust of cold wind blew, Gu couldn't help but gather up his cloak to block the biting cold wind.
Gu Shan shrank her neck, it was so cold.
"Fourth sister, let's go in."
"She doesn't want to see me." Gu Shan looked delicate.
Gu Jiu asked with a smile, "She doesn't like to see you, so why don't you go in?"
Gu Shan covered her lips and smiled, "How is that possible. The more she is unwilling to see me, the more I want to go in and make things difficult for her. Second sister, please go first."
Gu Jiu nodded, and walked into the wing first.
Gu Yue has stopped crying, but her eyes are red and swollen, and she looks haggard. His face was still covered with thick powder, and his appearance was really ugly.
When she saw Gu Jiu and Gu Shan, she turned her head away and refused to show her face.
Gu Shan burst out laughing, "It's really rare, the third sister also feels embarrassed sometimes."
The eldest young mistress Xiao Zhang pursed her lips, telling Gu Shan not to provoke Gu Yue any more.
Gu Jiu asked, "Has the matter been resolved?"
Mrs. Zhang shook her head, "We are talking in the outer courtyard. The sixth younger brother heard about it and got very angry. He threatened to teach Uncle Zhao a lesson. But he was stopped by the servant."
Gu Jiu nodded, and then asked Gu Yue, "Third sister, what are you planning?"
On the day before her big wedding, Gu Yue and his wife had a conflict, and they were very upset.
Gu Yue bit her lip and whispered, "I don't want to go back."
Gu Jiu told her clearly, "This is impossible. You are Zhao's wife, and it is the end of the year, so you must go back."
Gu Yue turned her head abruptly, her eyes were red, "This is also my natal family, I want to stay, what's wrong?"
Gu Jiu sat on the chair, "It's useless for you to yell at me, let's see how father decides."
Gu Yue's expression changed again and again, and no one in the room spoke for a while.
There were footsteps outside, and everyone looked towards the door together.
Soon, the door opened from the outside, and the maid Shao Yao pushed the door in, carrying a chill.
Shao Yao bowed and said: "Grandma Third Gu, Second Master invites you to the outer court. Uncle Zhao has already admitted his mistake, and Second Master also forgave him."
Gu Yue looked nervous, "What did father ask me to do?"
Shao Yao said calmly: "It's getting late, and Grandma Sangu should also leave for Haixibo Mansion. Tomorrow's wedding banquet, Grandma Sangu will come again."
"No, I won't go back. I'll stay at my mother's house tonight, and I'll go back tomorrow."
Shao Yao frowned, "Please don't embarrass your servant, Third Gu."
Gu Yue snorted, "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. Putao, you go to the outer courtyard with Shaoyao and tell the master that I won't go back tonight. I want to stay at my mother's house and do my filial piety in front of my mother."
Grape hesitated for a moment.
Gu Yue stared, Putao immediately responded, "I'm going now, slave girl. Sister Shaoyao, please lead the way."
Shao Yao was a little embarrassed, Mrs. Zhang nodded to her, and then Shao Yao went out with the grapes.
Mrs. Zhang said: "Since the third aunt is going to stay here tonight, she should stay in the Zizhu Courtyard. I will order people to clean up the Zizhu Courtyard."
Gu Yue was very polite, "Thank you sister-in-law."
Mrs. Zhang smiled, "From now on, grandma Sangu just don't speak so harshly."
Gu Yue felt a little embarrassed.
Mrs. Zhang got up and went busy.
Gu Shan looked at Gu Yue with a half-smile, "It's really embarrassing for the third sister to be willing to stay."
Gu Yue said with a straight face, "This is my natal family, why can't I live in it?"
Gu Shan smiled sarcastically, "You must be afraid of being beaten."
"Shut up." Gu Yue would not be polite to Gu Shan.
Gu Shan countered, "Do you dare to clean your face in front of everyone? Do you dare to have a plain face tomorrow?"
Gu Yue grabbed the armrest of the chair, looking like she wanted to eat people.
Gu Jiu came forward to smooth things over, "Tomorrow is my big wedding day, for my sake, you all should say a few words less. Third sister, have you thought about how to deal with it when you return to Haixibo Mansion tomorrow?"
Gu Yue laughed at herself, "Don't worry about the second sister, I have my own plan."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Since that's the case, then I won't mind my own business and leave!"
Gu Jiu walked neatly.
Back at Zhilan Courtyard, I saw Gu Ting drinking tea.
"Why is brother here?"
"I'll come to see you. You're going to get married tomorrow, and I can't bear it in my heart."
Gu Jiu smiled sweetly, "Even if I get married, if my brother misses me, he can still visit me in the palace."
Gu Ting agreed, "I will definitely go to the mansion to visit you."
He took out a purse from his pocket, "This is the money I saved this year, a total of two hundred taels, all for you."
Gu Jiu pushed it away, "I don't want it. You are an old man, you don't have two taels of silver on you, is it reasonable? You keep the money yourself."
Gu Ting shook his head like a rattle, "That's not okay. You're getting married, and I don't have anything good to give you, so I'm already ashamed. I finally saved two hundred taels and exchanged them all for small banknotes. You But don’t. Wouldn’t it be embarrassing for me to be an older brother.”
Gu Jiu snorted and laughed out loud.
She joked, "Just for face?"
Gu Ting chuckled, with a silly look on his face, "This is my intention. You don't know how difficult it is to save these two hundred taels."
Gu Jiu laughed at him, "I want to get it, for these two hundred taels of silver, you must have wasted all your strength."
You must know that Gu Ting used to be the master of the moonlight, who spent as much as he could, and couldn't save a penny.
Gu Ting said: "Since you know how difficult these two hundred taels are, then accept them quickly. When I become successful in the future, I will give you another generous gift."
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "Brother is promising, it is the most generous gift for me. You two hundred taels, I will take one hundred taels, and I will accept your wish. The remaining one hundred taels, I'll put it in the shop for you. After that, you'll be waiting to eat the bonus every year."
Gu Ting patted his head, "That's so embarrassing. The money is obviously from me to add makeup to you."
Gu Jiu said forcefully, "That's the deal."
Gu Ting had no choice but to do it, "Then, then do as you said. But I don't need to give me the bonus, all of it will be invested in the shop. I have two monthly bills now, which is enough."
The mansion paid Gu Ting a monthly bill, and there was another monthly bill in the barracks. It adds up to eighteen taels a month. Save it, don't slap the fat guy with a swollen face, it's basically enough.
Gu Jiu smiled and said: "This method is also good. Whoever makes you unable to save money, treat it as me saving money for you. When you get married, I will give you all the money."
Gu Ting chuckled, "Let's talk about it when the time comes, I'm not in a hurry to get married."
Gu Jiu cupped his face in both hands, and looked at Gu Ting curiously, "Brother really intends to start a career before starting a family?"
Gu Ting stared, and said seriously: "Of course. I'm not good-for-nothing right now, and I'm sure I won't be able to marry a girl from a good family. Why don't I wait a few more years until I'm good-for-nothing, and then I'll give you Marry a capable sister-in-law back."
"Then I can wait for good news from my brother."
Gu Ting thumped his chest, "I'm much stronger now, at least I can walk 30 rounds under Big Brother's hands. By the way, there is one thing I almost forgot."
"Brother, please tell me."
Gu Ting said: "A few days ago, I saw Xie Shi in Beijing camp."
"Thank you? Brother, I'm sure you read it right."
"I'm sure I'm not mistaken. That kid even gave me a glare. If I didn't see him following the emperor's eldest grandson, I would definitely go up and beat him to the ground to find his teeth."
Gu Jiu was puzzled, "Xie Shi has only been out of filial piety for nearly two years, why did he go to the Beijing camp to serve as a soldier?"
Gu Ting shook his head, "I don't know about this either. I know that he is now the emperor's eldest grandson's personal soldier. Sister, do you want me to find a chance to beat Xie Shi some other day?"
Gu Jiu looked serious, "Brother, don't act recklessly. You say that he is now the emperor's eldest grandson's personal soldier. How can you be kind if you beat him?"
Gu Ting pinched his nose, thinking in his heart, if he can't hit him openly, then hit him secretly. When Xie Shi leaves the barracks, beat him with the black stick.
Gu Jiu thought about it, civil servants are very particular about filial piety, and they also attach great importance to keeping filial piety. However, military commanders often deal with discretion.
A soldier cannot not return to the barracks for two or three years because of his filial piety. Wouldn't the previous combat training be all in vain
A general cannot stop fighting just because he keeps his filial piety.
It is not easy for the court to train a soldier who can fight, and it is even more difficult to train a general who can fight.
It seems that Xie Shi took advantage of discretion and went to Beijing camp to practice in advance.
It can be seen that Xie Shi is very anxious to support the Xie family.
Gu Jiu was worried, and told Gu Ting again, "Brother, promise me, don't take the initiative to provoke Xie Shi, let alone fight privately in the military camp. Don't be caught by others."
Gu Ting repeatedly assured, "Sister, don't worry, my life is precious, and I won't mess around."
He will only mess around with plans.
"I'll tell you something."
Gu Ting had a mysterious look on his face again.
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, "Brother, don't be tricky, speak quickly if you have something to say."
Gu Ting laughed, "That Zhao Erlang is a broken sleeve."
puff!
Gu Jiu just drank the tea in his mouth and spit it all out.
"Brother, are you serious?"
Gu Ting nodded heavily.
Gu Jiu was curious: "How do you know? Who did you hear from?"
Gu Ting scratched his head, "It seems, it seems that a guard next to Gong Zizhao told me. Yes, I remembered that once I asked them to play cards, and heard them chatting about this matter."
Gu Jiu bared his teeth, what was Gu Ting doing all day in the barracks, and he still had time to play cards.
She asked: "Are you sure Zhao Erlang is Duanxiu?"
Gu Ting said affirmatively: "It's almost inseparable. They said that Zhao Erlang has a friend outside, and his status is very unusual. I didn't find out."
The corners of Gu Jiu's mouth twitched. He never expected that Gu Yue's carefully selected husband would be a broken sleeve.
It's no wonder that Zhao Erlang is quite old, and the Haixibo Mansion is not in any hurry about his marriage.
It's no wonder that Gu Yue's murder and arson were reported to Haixibo Mansion by Gu Shan, but the whole Haixibo Mansion pretended to be dumb and married Gu Yue into the house without the slightest thought.
No wonder Zhao Erlang showed no pity for Gu Yue. No wonder Gu Yue lost control of her emotions today and didn't want to go back to Haixibo Mansion.
Some things that I couldn't figure out in the past have all been explained.
"I've already told Gu Teng about this. Looking at Gu Teng's appearance, I'm planning to do something wrong to Zhao Erlang."
Gu Jiu looked at the smug Gu Ting speechlessly.