The banquet is over.
Miss Zhou left with Mrs. Zhu Guogong.
Gu Rui was full of melancholy.
When Gu Mei learned that Miss Zhou rejected the marriage, she first cursed, "You deserve it!"
Naturally, Gu Rui deserved it.
When I divorced the engagement back then, Doriso, now I feel sad here, ha ha.
Miss Zhou is very good, so she can't go along with her elder brother's wishes.
Gu Jiu laughed at her, "Sister Mei, where are you standing?"
Gu Mei pursed her lips and smiled, "I'm on the side of reason. I don't know the slightest thing about elder brother's marriage contract with Miss Zhou, and I haven't heard anyone mention it.
The engagement was annulled quietly, and then Jia's sister-in-law entered the door. You also know what happened later, how much right and wrong happened.
I always thought that my eldest brother and Jia's sister-in-law were childhood sweethearts, they had a good relationship since childhood, and marriage was a matter of course. Unexpectedly, there was a girl Zhou among them.
If I had known in the early morning that my eldest brother had withdrawn from the Zhou family's marriage and married Jia's sister-in-law, I would not have supported his marriage to Jia's sister-in-law. "
"No one in the Hou's mansion even knew about the marriage contract between the eldest brother and Miss Zhou. This matter is really well hidden." Gu Jiu was thoughtful.
Gu Mei nodded, "Now that I think about it, there are indeed many strange things in it. Could it be that because I was concerned about Jia's sister-in-law's feelings, I was afraid that Jia's sister-in-law would think wildly when she heard about this matter, so my eldest brother asked not to speak up about it?" ?Father and mother are also true, everything follows the elder brother, and even I keep it from myself."
Gu Mei was dissatisfied, and she wanted to find out about it with her mother.
For such a big matter, he has not revealed a word for so many years.
The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, was also full of bitterness, "It's not like you don't know about your elder brother's temperament. You can't pull back nine cows for the decision.
Back then, your elder brother negotiated with your father and the old Hou Ye by abandoning literature and focusing on martial arts. What can your father and the old Hou Ye do? Our Hou Mansion started with military merits and established the world with military merits.
Your elder brother is the eldest son of the Hou Mansion, if he is determined to pursue his official career from literature, it is really hard to predict where the huge Hou Mansion will go in the future.
Between the future of the family and the marriage contract, one can only give up the marriage contract and choose the future. Your eldest brother chose to abandon literature and pursue martial arts, and continue to fight for the family on the battlefield.
When your elder brother was negotiating, he asked that this matter not be made public, and that the Jia family should not know about it.
Your elder brother has a big idea, even if your father and I are forced by him, we can only admit it by pinching our noses.
Fortunately, although your eldest brother is emotionally confused, he is unambiguous in his work, and he has made some military achievements over the years. "
Gu Mei asked: "Brother, do you regret it now? Ms. Zhou is fine."
The eldest lady Xiao Wei laughed, "I don't know if your elder brother will regret it in the future, but he finally figured it out and knew to look forward. He said he wanted to marry Miss Zhou. But Miss Zhou has suffered so much. How can you agree easily. This marriage has to be worked out slowly. Otherwise, your elder brother won't know how to learn from it."
Gu Mei laughed, "There should be someone to take care of Big Brother, so that he doesn't always play with his temper and has to rely on him in everything."
The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, deeply agrees.
Gu Rui is an affectionate person, but also a willful and stubborn person.
As the eldest grandson of the Hou Mansion, he has a temper that is unambiguous. Even if you hit the south wall, you may not turn back on what you decide.
The eldest wife Xiao Wei thought about it, and she would take a gift to the Zhou family's mansion in the capital tomorrow, so as to get closer to the relationship between the two families. Strive to be able to settle the marriage as soon as possible.
Why!
Children are debts.
Gu Rui is a debt collector. When he met Jia Shi, it was his fate.
Fortunately, everything is in the past.
Gu Jiu went back to the Gu residence.
Mrs. Xie hurriedly found Mr. Gu.
"Master, you are going to be engaged to Liu Lang, how come I don't know about it? I am Liu Lang's mother, shouldn't he ask me about his marriage?"
Master Gu frowned, "I'm just about to discuss it with you."
Gu Teng is getting engaged.
As early as the Shangsi Festival, he had already had contact with that girl, and both sides saw each other right.
That girl is the daughter of the Minister of Rites mentioned earlier.
At the beginning, because of the selection of wives by the emperor's grandson, every household in the capital was very anxious, for fear that their daughters would be selected.
Master Hu, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, once asked a matchmaker to sound out the Gu family's tone.
Later, because the selection of the emperor's grandson's wife came to an end in just two or three days, the marriage fell through.
Until this year's Shangsi Festival, Gu Cheng met Miss Hu on the banks of the Weishui River.
The two chatted in private for half an hour, and the more they talked, the more speculative they became.
Later, at the banquet on the high platform, the water was flowing, and Gu Cheng showed his talent and learning again. When Miss Hu saw her, she couldn't help being moved.
After the Shangsi Festival, Gu Teng talked to Mr. Gu all night. After that, Mr. Gu began to ask a matchmaker to get in touch with the Hu family.
Now that he has the letter of approval, Mr. Gu thought of discussing it with Mrs. Xie.
Taking advantage of the fact that Gu Jiu and Gu Teng were at home today, Master Gu and Mrs. Xie clarified the matter.
Xie's face was ugly, and there were ten thousand muddy horses galloping past in his heart.
In this marriage, she was ignored from the beginning to the end.
It was her duty to see her daughter-in-law, but Gu Teng did it in private.
It was also her duty to ask a matchmaker to make contact, but Mr. Gu did it secretly.
Now that the two families see each other, they plan to formally meet to finalize the marriage, and finally think of her.
Xie's anger rose, "Do you still see me in your eyes? Gu Teng, do you still see me as a mother in your eyes? Miss Xiangkan, why didn't you tell me?"
Gu Teng smiled wryly, he really ignored it.
In fact, it's not ignoring, but intentionally excluding Xie.
He was worried that Mrs. Xie's appearance would ruin the marriage.
It's wrong to say anything now, Gu Teng can only bow down and apologize, "My son is wrong, please punish me."
Mrs. Xie was furious, "What Miss Hu, I've never seen it before, so I don't agree."
Mrs. Gu said with a straight face, "What's wrong with the daughter of the servant of the Ministry of Rites? I'm already optimistic about this marriage. When the two families meet, the marriage will be finalized."
Mrs. Xie was annoyed, "That Miss Hu, is she really so nice?"
Gu Teng nodded, "She is really good, she is a good match for my son. Please mother, for the sake of her son, don't be picky. My son is very grateful."
Xie's eyes were sore, "You child, begging like this for a girl who hasn't been engaged yet, you, are you trying to piss me off?"
"My son doesn't dare. The son just doesn't want to miss this marriage, so please let his mother make it happen."
Gu Teng lowered his head for the first time in front of Xie Shi.
Mrs. Xie was not angry, only sad. Such a proud son bowed his head and begged her. If she continued to be stubborn, wouldn't he hate her for the rest of his life
She wiped the corners of her eyes, "Children are debts. When will you meet the Hu family?"
"The time is set in three days, and we will go to Hu's house as guests."
Xie nodded, "I will be there on time in three days."
Gu Ting breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, mother."
Xie said: "I only hope that Miss Hu is as good as you said."
Although Mrs. Xie compromised, she was still angry in her heart.
After the matter was settled, she took the people and left the flower hall.
Master Gu told Gu Teng, "Wait for two days before your mother's anger subsides, and then you can go to plead guilty."
"My son knows."
Gu Jiu stepped forward and congratulated, "Congratulations Sixth Brother."
Gu Teng was very happy, "The marriage is over, I will treat you to a wedding wine."
"Sixth Brother's wedding wine, of course I want to drink it."
Taking advantage of the early weather, Gu Jiu set off for the palace.
As soon as I got off the carriage at the second gate, I heard the report from my mother-in-law that the princess of Huyang had entered the palace.
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment, and wanted to say that the Han family acted so fast, they found a new man for Princess Huyang so quickly.
Then, she laughed.
She was just thinking too much.
No matter how fast the Han family was, it was impossible for them to come up with an idea in the morning and prepare everything in the afternoon.
Go back to the upper room in the east courtyard.
Gu Jiu relaxed her whole body and lay down on the soft bed to rest.
She called Xiaocui to her side, and asked, "What's the matter with Princess Huyang entering the palace?"
Could it be that Princess Huyang is not afraid
Xiaocui said: "The servant girl heard that the concubine Shu in the palace sent someone to invite, and Princess Huyang went to the palace excitedly."
"Oh? Could it be that the rain has cleared up in the palace?"
"The servants don't know."
That night, Princess Huyang did not come back.
For dinner, Mrs. Pei ate half a bowl more.
She smiled and said: "Huyang is not in the mansion, my appetite has improved."
"Your Majesty is just too worried." The servant girl Cherry said.
Mrs. Pei sighed, "In the past few months, I have been tossed and dizzy by Huyang, and I can't wait to pack Huyang and send it to the Princess's Palace. Congratulations, Concubine Shu thinks of Princess Huyang."
"Huyang was able to be summoned by Concubine Shu, thanks to your hard work and planning. If it weren't for the empress who persuaded Concubine Shu with all her heart, Princess Huyang would still stay in the mansion and refuse to leave."
Mrs. Pei laughed, "You are such a clever girl."
Two days ago, Mrs. Pei went to the palace to meet Concubine Shu. During the period, when talking about the matter of Princess Huyang, various analysis of the pros and cons, at least it moved Concubine Shu.
However, it is not a trivial matter to change the princess's mansion. The concubine Shu still has to ask the princess of Huyang personally.
No, today I sent someone to call Huyang to the palace for questioning.
Pei's heart felt at ease, "As long as Concubine Shu is willing to make a decree, she will find another house for Princess Huyang. At that time, I will pay for Huyang's move, and send her away quickly."
In Pei's heart, Princess Huyang is like a plague god.
In order to get Huyang to move out of the palace, the Pei family also worked hard.
Cherry smiled and said: "When the time comes, the servant will watch over for the empress, and will definitely not let Princess Huyang take away the palace."
"Only you are narrow."
Thinking that Princess Huyang is living and living in the palace, and she has to take care of the sheep, Pei's heart hurts.
She didn't feel sorry for the little money, she just felt aggrieved.
She is the mistress of the palace, but she can't control Huyang. It's really unreasonable to watch Huyang harm the palace.
"Princess Huyang must be resting in Concubine Shu's palace tonight, maybe Concubine Shu will make an order tomorrow."
"I hope so."
"My lord, my lord..."
The servant girl screamed urgently.
Immediately afterwards, King Ning rushed into the dining room and glared at Mrs. Pei.
Mrs. Pei raised her eyebrows and waved her hand, all the maids retreated.
Pei asked, "Has King Ning had dinner?"
King Ning sat down in front of Mrs. Pei with a bad expression on his face.
"Why is the prince looking at me like this? Is something wrong?"
"Huyang entered the palace, what happened?" King Ning asked sharply.
Pei frowned, "Of course it's the concubine who announced her into the palace."
"Why did the concubine suddenly announce her into the palace?"
"Is the prince suspicious of me?" Pei's face was displeased.
King Ning snorted, "It wasn't you, how could the concubine mother announce Huyang to enter the palace suddenly."
Mrs. Pei took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the corners of her mouth, "My lord is wrong. You thought I was the one who slandered my mother and concubine. Immediately afterwards, my concubine declared Huyang into the palace.
But in fact, it was Hu Yang who took the initiative to come to the door and asked me to find time to go to the palace to meet my mother and concubine. I implore the mother and concubine to make a decree and choose another mansion as the princess' mansion.
In the original princess mansion, Hu Yang was afraid to live in it because Chen Consort Chen's ghost would linger, so he planned to sell it.
Huyang used all kinds of threats and temptations, and I was so pestered by her that I had no choice but to go to the palace to meet my mother and concubine. The prince knows about the rest, so I don't need to say more. "
King Ning frowned, "As you said, it was Hu Yang who forced you into the palace."
"Of course. The prince can confront Huyang."
"I can't find it, Huyang was imprisoned in the palace by the emperor."
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Mrs. Pei was startled, "What's going on? Why was Huyang imprisoned by the emperor? Isn't there no movement in the palace about Huyang raising his face? Why did the emperor suddenly imprison Huyang?"
King Ning said angrily with a straight face: "There is no movement in the palace, but it doesn't mean that the palace has no attitude. Father is busy with government affairs and can't spare time to take care of Huyang's affairs.
In the end, you guys were lucky. It was too late for others to avoid this kind of thing, but you and Hu Yang bumped into each other on your own initiative. It's just plain stupid.
As soon as Huyang entered the palace, he alarmed his father. The emperor immediately ordered Huyang to be detained.
In the past, when Hu Yang wasn't around, her father didn't bother to care about her. Today, she took the initiative to bump into her, how could the emperor let her go so easily. "
Pei's face panicked, "Is this important? Will it implicate our palace?"
King Ning said with a straight face, "Tomorrow morning, you and I will go to the palace to plead guilty."
Pei's face turned pale, "I want to go too?"
"Nonsense!" King Ning was extremely dissatisfied.
Pei's family settled down, "How will father and emperor deal with Huyang?"
"This king also can't guess what the emperor is thinking. In short, after entering the palace tomorrow, he will play by ear."
After admonishing King Ning, he flung his sleeves and left.
Pei was worried.
She cursed angrily, "Huyang's bastard, it's really not good to get involved with her. This princess will be killed by her."
Cherry said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Even if you want to pursue responsibility, you will only pursue Huyang Princess. Your Majesty did not do anything wrong. I think His Majesty will not blame you."
"I hope so."
Mrs. Pei didn't sleep well all night. Before dawn, she dressed neatly and followed King Ning into the palace.
…
Waking up early in the morning, Concubine Shen was in a good mood.
During breakfast, she chattered with Ouyang Fu, "Being a side concubine also has its advantages. Like today, I can sit here and have breakfast peacefully, but the princess can't."
Ouyang Fu waited on the side, "The prince and the princess will enter the palace this time, there should be no danger."
"Who knows. Princess Huyang is used to arrogance on weekdays. I'm sure someone will sneak up on someone secretly this time. A few days ago, there was no movement in the palace. However, Huyang was detained by His Majesty as soon as he entered the palace yesterday. It can be seen This person, you have to be careful in everything you do, you can't be too wimpy or too arrogant."
"My mother-in-law taught me the lesson. Princess Huyang has been arrogant for so many years, so she should be taught a lesson."
Concubine Shen smiled, "I still hope that Princess Huyang can stay in the palace for a longer period of time, but I don't know if I can achieve my wish."
Ouyang Fu didn't think so, she wished that Princess Huyang would move out of the palace as soon as possible. There is one more person in the palace, and I don't know how many things are added.
Concubine Shen suddenly asked: "I heard that Chen Lu moved back to the Chen Mansion, did you send someone to see it?"
Ouyang Fu nodded, "Eunuch Chang sent someone to look at it two days ago, and he also sent rice, flour, grain, oil, furniture and bedding."
"The Chen family is really miserable. Because Princess Huyang is alone, the whole family is dead. No wonder Princess Huyang dare not go back to the princess mansion. She is afraid that the ghost of Chen Consort will find her."
"The Princess of Huyang did the ritual for Chen Yuma, so it should be fine."
When Concubine Shen heard the words, she immediately sneered.
"How do you treat her? The monk is chanting sutras in the main hall, and she and the face are in the backyard. Tell me, can the ghost of Chen Concubine rest in peace? It is impossible to climb out of the board.
Hu Yang was really too careless, at least after a hundred days, Chen Concubine left with peace of mind to go to the underworld to report. It turned out that she was fine and did some bad things. Chen Lu is a bit ambitious, but he doesn't know how long he can hold on. "
Ouyang Fu said: "Why don't the daughter-in-law send two people over to take a look in the name of her mother-in-law? After all, they are relatives, so we can't ignore them."
Concubine Shen smiled narrowly, "You can ask Gu Jiu and Xiao Qin'er about this matter. If you go to visit people, you will always get money. You ask them to pay a share of the money."