After finishing dressing, Gu Jiu looked back at Liu Zhao.
A few servant girls were wiping Liu Zhao's hands, even under the fingernails.
The maids are all as beautiful as flowers, meticulous in doing things, considerate and gentle.
At this time, Xi Niang came in, took the hipa, put it in the box and was ready to take it away.
There is redness on the hipa, and Xi Niang looks happy.
"Wait!"
Liu Zhao called Xi Niang to stop, and waved his hands at the same time, all the servant girls bowed and retreated to the side.
"Leave Xipa behind." Liu Zhao's tone was stern.
Xi Niang looked confused, "My lord, this, this, I have to show the princess."
"Mother and concubine, I will explain it myself, and Xipa will stay."
Xi Niang was a little at a loss, this is against the rules.
Gu Jiu said: "Xi Niang listens to the son, the son is the biggest here, he has the final say."
Xi Niang had no choice but to put down the box containing the Xipa, "I will take my leave."
Xi Niang wants to rush to see the princess and report the matter.
Liu Zhao looked at the newly dressed Gu Jiu, his brows and eyes stretched a little.
The wife he chose has a stunning appearance, and she looks good no matter how she dresses.
"Set breakfast."
Lin Shuping, the servant, came to Liu Zhao's side and reminded in a low voice, "My lord, it's too late."
"It's okay. We're going to have a kiss today. If you don't eat enough, you won't have the strength."
Liu Zhao stepped out of the bedroom and went to the dining room to eat.
Gu Jiu followed closely behind.
This will make her really hungry.
Lin Shuping immediately ordered his servants to serve breakfast.
The servants filed into the dining room, and there were many kinds of breakfast, including common porridge, several dishes of pickles, and a wide variety of pasta.
Across from Liu Zhao, Gu Jiu sat down with a graceful posture.
Liu Zhao stared at Gu Jiu with sharp eyes.
Gu Jiu looked at him, why staring at her. She is not breakfast, can not eat.
Liu Zhao glanced at the stool between the two of them again.
Gu Jiu suddenly realized that Liu Zhao was asking her to sit over and sit beside him.
She lowered her head and smiled, she did good deeds, got up and changed her seat, and sat down next to Liu Zhao.
In front of others, she always wanted to give him face.
Liu Zhao listened, and asked Gu Jiu in a low voice, "Who said that this young master is the biggest here, and everything is up to this young master."
Gu Jiu rolled her eyes and secretly rolled her eyes at him.
Liu Zhao said again: "Young lady, you must keep your word, don't say what you mean."
Gu Jiu smiled, neither agreeing nor denying.
The two ate breakfast in silence, Gu Jiu ate half a bowl of porridge, plus a soup dumpling, and a cold dish of pickles, and then put down his chopsticks.
Liu Zhao frowned, "Is this enough?"
Gu Jiu wiped the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, "I'm full."
"Why do you eat so little? No wonder you don't have any meat on your body."
Gu Jiu secretly rolled his eyes, "I've been sitting all day without moving much, so there's no way I can eat. Young Master, eat quickly."
Subtext: You can’t stop your mouth with so much food, you talk a lot. How dare you despise my wife for not having any meat on her body, ha ha. If Mrs. Ben has gained twenty catties, she should dislike Mrs. Ben for not knowing how to keep in good health. She knows how to eat all day long and turns into a pig.
Therefore, just listen to what men say, and don't take it seriously.
Saying that you are thin and asking you to eat more is just casual talk. If you really listen to his words and eat more, you will definitely regret it.
Don't look at Liu Zhaoqing's coldness, he looks like an exiled immortal who doesn't eat the fireworks of the world, but he actually eats a lot.
A whole table of breakfast was eaten by him.
The servant girl cleans his face with a warm wet towel, serving him attentively and thoughtfully.
It was already very late, Liu Zhao got up, "Madam, come with me to meet my father, mother and concubine."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "My lord, I invite you first."
Liu Zhao hummed, and walked out of the dining room door first.
Gu Jiu followed behind.
The two walked outside one after the other.
All the servants followed behind.
Walking outside the courtyard gate, the soft sedan is ready.
Liu Zhao said with a stern face, expressionless: "You walk slowly, sit this way."
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment, then got into the soft sedan chair like a gentleman, and was carried by the women to the Shouchun Hall, the main hall of the palace.
After half a stick of incense, Gu Jiu finally understood why Liu Zhao prepared a soft sedan chair for her.
Because it is too far to go through the entire garden from the east courtyard to the main hall of the palace. Walking on her legs was a waste of time.
I have to say that the palace is really big.
Gu Jiu didn't see the whole picture. According to preliminary estimates, the entire palace covers an area of no less than tens of acres. The actual area will only be larger than she estimated. There are many remote places, I'm afraid the people in the palace don't know much about them.
A stick of incense passed, and from a distance, I finally saw the roof of Shouchun Hall, the main hall of the Wangfu, which is also the highest building in the entire Wangfu.
At the gate, Gu Jiu got off the sedan chair.
Taking a deep breath, he stepped up and walked inside.
Liu Zhao deliberately slowed down, walked side by side with Gu Jiu, and asked her softly, "Are you nervous?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "It's the first time for a new daughter-in-law to meet her in-laws, so it's inevitable that she will be nervous."
Liu Zhao said in a cold tone: "There is no need to be nervous, everything is up to me."
Gu Jiu looked at him, "I believe you."
Walking into the lobby of the main hall, King Ning and Princess Ning have not arrived yet.
However, other members of the palace had already been waiting for a long time.
Liu Yi laughed, "Brother, you really don't want to leave, you got up so late today, and let us wait for you."
Liu Zhao had a cold expression, "Shouldn't you wait?"
Liu Yi's eyes changed slightly, but the smile was still on his face, "You are the eldest brother, I should wait for you, younger brother. I am afraid that my sister-in-law will be embarrassed. The new daughter-in-law got up late the next day. It is embarrassing to say of."
Liu Zhao replied very bluntly: "You can also ask about the eldest sister-in-law's affairs? Don't you know how to avoid suspicion? Or are you learning the rules like a dog?"
Liu Yi narrowed his eyes, "Early in the morning, Big Brother was like eating gunpowder, so it's possible that you weren't satisfied last night."
Liu Zhao directly picked up the teacup lid, threw it at Liu Yi's door, and angrily said, "I don't know how to speak human language, so I owe it to you to beat me up."
"Ah... murdered."
Xiao Qin'er yelled in horror.
Liu Yi tilted his head, and the teacup lid fell to the ground and shattered.
Lin Shuping hurriedly asked his servants to clean up the ground.
"Is the eldest son trying to kill someone?" Xiao Qin'er defended her husband Liu Yi.
Liu Zhao looked at Xiao Qin'er coldly, "You have no place to speak here."
Xiao Qin'er was furious, her chest rose and fell violently.
Gu Jiu always stood silently behind Liu Zhao.
There is no need for her to participate in the battle between Liu Zhao and his brothers. She just needs to be as quiet as a chicken.
As for Xiao Qin'er, she talked too much, and being taught a lesson by Liu Zhao was her own fault.
Xiao Qin'er refused to accept, relying on Concubine Shu as her backing, she wanted to stand up for Liu Yi.
Liu Yi suddenly stretched out his hand, pressed it on the back of Xiao Qin'er's hand, and shook his head slightly at her.
Then, he sneered, "Brother has such a temper. On the second day of the wedding, he yelled at my younger brother and me. Big brother really wants to kill me."
Liu Zhao said expressionlessly: "You are disrespectful to your eldest brother and sister-in-law, and you speak presumptuously to Meng Lang. You owe a lesson."
Liu Yi snorted coldly, "It's just a joke, so the eldest brother is in a hurry. It's really dull and boring, and I can't even take a joke."
The second son, Liu Ping, stepped forward, "Big Brother, Fourth Brother, please stop saying a few words, don't let the sister-in-law see the joke."
Liu Yi said with a half-smile, "Brother doesn't care about sister-in-law's feelings, so why should we care?"
"Several brothers, don't talk about it. I'm terrified of making such a scene in the morning."
Liu Wei, the third daughter of the palace, said weakly.
"My lord, the princess is here!"
Outside the courtyard gate, Huang Menlang sang and shouted, ending the dispute in the hall.
King Ning was guarding the imperial mausoleum, and he really wanted to enjoy it, and there was obviously a little more flesh on his face.
Concubine Ning Pei is as usual.
The husband and wife walked into the hall, Princess Ning Pei first glanced at Gu Jiu with disgust.
The husband and wife walked to the couch and sat kneeling in front of the short table.
There are no seats in the main hall. According to the traditional layout, only a few tables are set, and a couch is set for the main seat.
Everyone bowed and stood, "See father, mother and concubine."
"Free gift!"
Lord Ning was lazy, he simply leaned on the couch and tilted his body.
Concubine Ning Pei looked at him, "The new daughter-in-law hasn't served tea yet, how decent is she?"
King Ning didn't care, "It's okay. I drank too much last night, so I'm still sleepy."
Concubine Ning Pei's face was stern, "Which little goblin have you been fooling around with again?"
King Ning didn't bother to pay attention, waved his hands, and urged: "Sit down, sit down. The eldest daughter-in-law hastened to serve tea. After all the etiquette, I have to go back to my room to rest."
Everyone returned to their respective positions and knelt on the ground.
At this time, Xiao Qin'er suddenly wiped away tears.
Concubine Ning Pei was surprised, "Qin'er, why are you wiping your tears?"
Xiao Qin'er choked up and said, "I'm telling my mother and concubine that the eldest son yelled at her husband as soon as he arrived, and even threw the teacup at his face, which almost disfigured him."
"Is this true?"
"It's true, my daughter-in-law dare not talk nonsense."
Concubine Pei of Ning was furious, but Liu Yi was her favorite son.
"Mother and concubine calm down, the son is fine, please don't pursue elder brother. Eldest brother also has no intentions." Liu Yi stepped forward and actually spoke for Liu Zhao.
Gu Jiu sneaked a glance at Liu Zhao: Your brother is better at being a man than you.
Liu Zhao had no expression on his face, and had no reaction at all.
Snapped!
Concubine Ning Pei patted the table and said angrily: "Lawless, it's lawless. On the second day of the wedding, you shouted at your brother, do you really think your wings are hard? He is your brother. Eldest brother, if you don't have the slightest bit of love for your brothers, do you want to do something to this princess in the future?"
Liu Zhao's expression was serious, "Mother and concubine, please don't listen to one side and believe in another. My son never does anything for no reason. Since I did something to my fourth brother, I naturally have a reason to do it."
"What reason, exactly what reason, tell me!" Princess Ning Pei roared at Liu Zhao.
King Ning kept lying outside, without saying a word, his eyes flicked left and right, as if he was watching a farce.
Liu Zhao said in a cold voice: "Fourth brother speaks inappropriately, disrespects elder sister-in-law, arranges things in the boudoir, shouldn't he be taught a lesson?"
Lord Ning nodded, "It's time to learn."
"My lord!" Concubine Ning Pei looked at him dissatisfied.
Prince Ning simply sat up, "As for the fourth child, he just has too little experience. What should be said and what should not be said, you have to have a sense of proportion."
Liu Yi lowered his head, feeling aggrieved, "Son didn't plan it on purpose, he was just joking with elder brother. Unexpectedly, elder brother can't take jokes, so he moved his hands just after saying a few words."
Lord Ning said: "Boss is just too serious, which is not good."
Concubine Ning Pei could see that the prince was planning to get along with her.
She snorted coldly, "Anyway, it's wrong to do it."
Prince Ning pointed at Liu Yi, "Do you think he has something to do?"
Pointing to Liu Zhao again, "Look at this kid, look at his stubborn temper, do you hate it? This matter is according to the king's wishes, and it will stop here. Boss, daughter-in-law, you hurry up and serve tea, and pay attention to the etiquette. Patience here, very tired."
Gu Jiushi stood up calmly, "My daughter-in-law listens to my father."
After all, she stepped forward.
The maid puts the mat on.
Gu Jiu knelt on the mat, took the teacup from the servant girl, and raised her hands high, "Daughter-in-law pays homage to the father, wishing the father good health and all the best."
Prince Ning laughed, "Okay, not bad."
The servant Gu Jiu took the teacup from his hand and placed it in front of King Ning.
King Ning picked up the teacup and took a symbolic sip, counting it as his daughter-in-law's tea.
Then, Gu Jiu presented the gift he had prepared, "Father, this is a gift from my daughter-in-law, please accept it."
Prince Ning was very straightforward, with a big wave of his hand, "Accept."
The servant stepped forward to accept the presents for Lord Ning, which were clothes, shoes and socks, and scriptures that had been copied.
After that, Gu Jiu knelt down in front of Princess Ning Pei, holding the teacup high with both hands.
"Daughter-in-law pays homage to concubine mother, wishing concubine mother good health and eternal youth."
Concubine Ning Pei smiled, "Well, the rules are good. From now on, you must regard your husband as the sky, and take care of your husband and teach your children.
You have been weak since you were young, and I think you can't do what you want to serve the boss.
The maids around the boss are all old people in the mansion, and they are all good in character, talent and appearance.
As for you, as the mistress, give them a little dignity and let them share your worries, so you don't have to work so hard.
In the early morning, the sun was so high that it was ridiculous to lie in bed and not get up.
When it's time to let the subordinates share their worries, be magnanimous. Don't be that jealous woman. "
Gu Jiu lowered her head, with a mocking smile on the corner of her mouth.
However, she still said respectfully: "Thank you for your teaching. My daughter-in-law will always remember what my concubine said."
Seeing that Gu Jiu's attitude is good, Princess Ning Pei's mood improved a lot.
"It's so good. As the emperor's grandson's wife, you must always remind yourself to be generous and tolerant, and to think of the boss in everything, and not to make troubles for selfishness."
"My daughter-in-law knows."
Gu Jiu smiled.
It is natural to be dignified and respectful in front of the elders, as for what to do in private, of course she has the final say.
Use your lips and follow the words of the princess, you can make the princess happy, why not do it.
Concubine Ning Pei babbled a few more words such as rules, then took the teacup and took a symbolic sip.
Then, Gu Jiu sent her needlework.
Concubine Ning Pei glanced critically, "The needlework is too rough, it seems that the boss's clothes can't be counted on you. Forget it, I still have to let the sewing maids work harder and make a few sets for the boss."
"Thank you for your understanding." Gu Jiu said softly.
Concubine Ning Pei snorted, "How about you, you are not good at sewing, and your body is weak. I really don't know what you can do?"
Gu Jiu smiled lightly, "Naturally, I want to be the eldest lady."
Concubine Ning Pei frowned, "Presumptuous! Are you dissatisfied with this princess?"
Gu Jiu shook her head again and again, "My concubine misunderstood, my daughter-in-law just said it casually."
"Hmph! If you speak inappropriately, you should be punished. But since you just entered the door, I won't punish you today. Be careful next time."
"Thank you, Madam, for your tolerance."
Gu Jiu lowered her head and smiled, she gave everyone enough face today, and she will let everyone give her face someday.
"Forget it, get up."
Princess Ning Pei said in a calm tone.
"Thank you, Madam."
Gu Jiu got up from the ground, and greeted Liu Zhao's brothers and sisters one by one, presenting the meeting gift that he had prepared long ago.
Everyone was polite and greeted Gu Jiu with a smile.
Liu Yi also apologized to Gu Jiu, "I said something wrong before, please forgive me, sister-in-law."
"Fourth son, you are polite."
Only Xiao Qin'er rolled her eyes at Gu Jiu.
In a blink of an eye, he laughed again, "Sister-in-law has entered the door, we have been looking forward to sister-in-law."
Gu Jiu smiled, "Fourth siblings are really good at joking, let's chat some other day when we have time."
"Okay, let's talk another day."
"Now that we know each other, let's go."
Prince Ning was very impatient, so he drank his daughter-in-law's tea and almost exhausted him to death. He had to go back to his room to catch up on sleep.
Concubine Ning Pei was very upset, "I'm too old, and I don't know how to take care of myself. I hang out with those little goblins all day, and be careful that my bones will be hollowed out."
Prince Ning stood up and pointed at Mrs. Pei, "You just talk a lot of nonsense. If my prince's body is really hollowed out, you will be so happy."
"My lord is killing my heart!" Pei cried out immediately, wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief.
"I hope you live a long life and remind you to take care of yourself. But you slandered me and slandered me for wishing your body would be hollowed out. Do you still have a conscience?"
Pei's every word wept blood, every sentence of complaint, accusing King Ning of being a big pig with no conscience.
Prince Ning's head suddenly became dizzy, "Okay, okay, this king said something wrong, I will apologize to you. I will go back to my room to rest first, and we will have dinner together in the evening."