"I won't embarrass you today."
Gu Jiu lowered her head.
Do you want to embarrass people even if you say it's not embarrassing like this
"When Liu Zhao returns to Beijing, I will take care of him. You are a husband and wife, and your affairs are his affairs."
Gu Jiu shed tears of sympathy for Liu Zhao.
"Today's conversation, don't mention it to anyone. If you let me know that someone is talking about it, all of you, I will not let it go."
Gu Jiu, Shaofu Jialing, and Chen Dachang all bowed and said yes.
"Gu Jiu, reflect on yourself after you go back. This time the merits and demerits will be balanced, and I will neither reward you nor punish you. Next time, if you have ideas that are beneficial to the economy and people's livelihood, you will ask Liu Zhao to write a report on this newspaper."
Gu Jiu: Liu Zhao is not at home, so she can't find anyone even if she wants to.
The emperor seemed to know what she was thinking, "Don't worry, within half a year, I will recruit Liu Zhao to serve in the court. Then you two will be able to see each other every day."
Another half a year
Can I have a baby this year? Or put it off until next year.
But postponed until next year, it is estimated that from the palace to the palace, from the palace to the Gu family, everyone will be in a hurry to get angry.
Why don't you give birth? Why are you still alive
She could imagine everyone's expression when they gave birth, a look of heartbroken and sincere words.
"Don't think half a year is too long, Liu Zhao has errands to do."
The emperor must have a mind-reading radar, so he can accurately guess what she is thinking every time.
The emperor waved his hand and dismissed her.
Gu Jiu bowed and said goodbye, heaving a sigh of relief.
It was not easy to finally walk out of Xingqing Palace alive!
She stopped the Shaofu family order, "Congratulations, ancestor!"
It is a great joy for the old man that the Shaofu's family order has all the power, so it is natural to say congratulations.
The Shaofu family order stroked his beard, laughed, and the two walked out of the palace together.
"Thanks to you, Xiaojiu, this old man has this opportunity. If you have any difficulties, just say it, as long as this old man can do it."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "This junior really needs the help of our ancestors for two things, but they are all easy to do."
"you say!"
"I want to buy the section of Yuhua Lane on the Inner City River. I would like to ask my ancestors to accommodate me in this matter."
The Shaofu Jialing looked at her intently, "You really want to transform Yuhua Lane?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "The Li family is still keeping this matter in the dark, please ask my ancestors to keep it secret for me."
The Shaofu family order laughed, and he couldn't understand the Li family either. A nouveau riche, relying on the favor of Concubine Li De, flaunting his power all day long, even he, the young family order, is ignored.
Concubine Li De's elder brother was working in the Shaofu, and in official affairs, he often had conflicts with the Shaofu's family orders.
Shaofu Jialing is old and can't afford to make a fuss, avoiding his edge. If you ask him if he feels aggrieved? Of course I'm aggrieved.
Gu Jiu plotted against the Li family, and the Shaofu family was happy to see it succeed.
As the saying goes, the enemy of an enemy is a friend.
He asked, "Can Yuhua Lane really make money?"
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "A day ago, would the ancestor have thought that His Majesty would allow the Shaofu to lend money?"
"Haha... You are right. Okay, I will help you with this matter. From the city gate to Yuhua Lane in the Inner City River, the old man will get you all. You just need to prepare the money."
Gu Jiu was pleasantly surprised, "Thank you, ancestor. This second little request is about the bank."
The Shaofu's order became serious, "Speak, old man, listen."
Gu Jiu lowered his voice and said: "Your Majesty asked the ancestors to kill chickens to warn monkeys. As far as I know, Li's family also opened a bank with a monthly interest rate of 4 cents and a huge profit. It has already caused many families to be ruined. Since they want to kill chickens, the Li family Does the ancestor of this chicken think the weight is enough?"
When Gu Jiu first fooled the Shaofu's family orders, he never thought of using the Shaofu to clean up the Li family.
But now that the opportunity came, she naturally wouldn't let it go.
Not only did she want the Li family to bleed, but she also wanted the Li family to cut their flesh.
Dare to confront her, do you really think she is a soft persimmon? If you don't hit back hard, the Li family will bully you even more.
The Shaofu family order pondered, and seemed to be a little hesitant.
Gu Jiu asked: "The old ancestor is worried about Concubine Li De?"
"Exactly. Concubine Li De gave birth to the little prince and is currently in favor. It would be unwise to take action against the Li family at this time!"
"The old ancestor's words are right and wrong. The Li family is at the time when the fire is cooking, and it seems unshakable, but in fact it is vulnerable."
"how do I say this."
Gu Jiu asked softly: "In Your Majesty's heart, what is the most important? Of course it is the country, the country, the people of Li.
The Li family opened a money bank, lent usury, forced the families of the small people to die, and some people even became bandits. Should such a bank be made an example to others
With so many banks, which one can compare to the weight of the Li Family Bank
It can be said that killing ten banks or hundreds of banks is not as good as killing one Li family bank. This is the weight of the Li family's bank, and this is the real killing one to warn others.
Also, the Li family is not equal to Concubine Li De. I dare say that the old ancestor moved the Li family's bank. As long as Concubine Li De is not stupid, she will never dare to stand out. "
"Why don't you dare to come forward?"
"Because she wants to accumulate virtue for the little prince! If she dares to stand out, it is tantamount to condoning the Li family's father and son to commit crimes. Tell me, can your majesty allow the little prince to have such a grandfather? If the Li family dares to reach out, your majesty will The hands of the Li family were cut off. This is for the sake of the country and the country, as well as for the benefit of the little prince."
The house order of the Shaofu seemed to be moved by Gu Jiu's persuasion, but he still didn't make a final decision.
Gu Jiu gritted his teeth, and simply scaled up his moves, "The old ancestor really thinks that the little prince can ascend to the throne?"
This topic was so bold that it made the Shaofu's family jump.
Gu Jiu lowered his voice, "The old ancestor didn't want to be famous in history? Didn't want to please the future emperor? Didn't want to work in the position of the Shaofu family order for ten or twenty years?"
Shaofu Jialing made his heart beat faster and looked around. Seeing that there was no one around, he felt relieved.
"You are too bold to say such things in the palace. You don't pay attention to the occasion."
Gu Jiu smiled slightly, "Most of the people in the palace actually have the same position as you and me. The ancestors don't need to be too nervous."
"Even so, you shouldn't talk nonsense regardless of the occasion."
Gu Jiu bowed and bowed, "The ancestors taught that the younger generation will definitely pay attention to the occasion when they speak."
The Shaofu family order was silent for a moment, and then said: "Let the old man think about this matter. You said just now that the Li family forced the small family to be ruined and turned into bandits. Is this really true?"
"Naturally, it is true. I have someone to provide evidence, and if my ancestors need it, I can give it to you at any time."
The witnesses and physical evidence were all collected by Liu Zhao.
Gu Jiu picked up a ready-made one and made use of it first.
The Shaofu Jialing nodded, "Okay then. You prepare the personal and physical evidence, and when the old man needs it, you will send it immediately."
"The junior understands."
Gu Jiu went out of the palace contentedly, this time it was considered a complete victory, the premise was that he ignored the emperor's torture and his remarks about punishing Liu Zhao.
She boarded the carriage and prepared to go back to the palace.
A man jumped in front of the carriage, startling Ma Xiaoliu and the driver.
"Madam Zhao, we meet again."
Zhou Miao looked at Gu Jiu with a smile.
Gu Jiu had a headache.
Without saying hello, Zhou Miao took the initiative to board the carriage and sat opposite Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu coughed lightly, the coachman knew what was going on, he quickly waved his whip, and the carriage slowly left the palace gate.
She stared at Zhou Miao and probed, "Eunuch Zhou is not on duty in the palace, why is he free to leave the palace?"
Zhou Miao grinned, "I heard that Madam entered the palace, so I waited all the time. It was not until the Shaofu's family order left that I joined in. Madam, don't worry, I was very careful not to let outsiders know the relationship between you and me. .”
Gu Jiu looked at the other party with a half-smile, "The relationship between you and me, if you really have to worry about it, it's just a business relationship."
Zhou Miao was stunned for a moment, then suppressed a laugh.
"Ma'am, that's a wonderful statement. The word "buy and sell" really describes the relationship between you and me since we got acquainted."
Gu Jiu smiled indifferently, "Eunuch Zhou is really busy, could it be that you have been following my movements?"
"Naturally, my wife has said that you and I are in a business relationship. You are my benefactor, can I not care about the whereabouts of the benefactor?"
Zhou Miao looked at her with a smile.
Gu Jiu raised the curtains of the car and looked outside.
In front is Fangshi, which is very lively and extremely noisy. It's also a good place for conversation.
She stopped going around in circles and asked directly: "Eunuch Zhou is looking for me, why?"
Zhou Miao said with a smile: "Madam, do you think I'm going to ask you for money again?"
Gu Jiu didn't make a sound, just looked at the other party with a smile.
Zhou Miao didn't make a fool of himself either. He continued, "Madam, don't worry, I am not asking Madam for money today. I am here to deliver news to Madam."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, waiting for Zhou Miao's next words.
Zhou Miao lowered her voice and said, "A few days ago, when Jiang Shuyi was serving in bed, the emperor fell into a coma for a short time."
Gu Jiu put away her smile and looked serious, "Really?"
"The palace blocked the news. I also heard about it from Jiang Shuyi. In just a split second, the emperor fell to the ground, scaring Jiang Shuyi to death. In the blink of an eye, the emperor stood up again. It was as if nothing had happened. But Jiang Shuyi was sure that the emperor lost consciousness at that moment."
Gu Jiu has a serious face, the emperor has high blood pressure? cerebral infarction? Or other symptoms of disease
In short, this sudden loss of consciousness and falling to the ground clearly sent a strong signal that something was wrong with the emperor's body.
Small problems can become big problems if they are not taken seriously.
Gu Jiu asked, "Is the Son of Heaven still taking the pill?"
Zhou Miao laughed, "I don't know about this matter. I disappointed Madam."
Gu Jiu looked at him with a half-smile, and took out a one thousand tael silver note.
She is rich now, not short of a thousand taels.
She directly threw the one thousand taels in front of Zhou Miao, and asked again: "Is the emperor still taking the elixir?"
Zhou Miao said with a smile, "I took one pill last month."
"You mean you didn't take it this month?"
"As far as I know, I haven't taken any pills this month. But I have summoned alchemists for three consecutive days to discuss the Tao."
Zhou Miao stretched out his hand to hold the corner of the bank note, but Gu Jiu still hadn't let go, and the bank note still didn't fall into his pocket.
Gu Jiu stared at him, "Did you lie to me?"
"Madam is really good at joking. We have worked together for such a long time. Have I ever told Madam a lie?"
Gu Jiu smiled knowingly, and opened his hand lightly.
Zhou Miao quickly put the one thousand taels he got in his arms, looking like a money fan.
Gu Jiu asked as if chatting about family matters: "How is Madam Shuyi?"
"Ms. Shuyi has died of suffering recently."
Zhou Miao said with a little exaggeration: "The empress is sandwiched between Concubine Li De and Concubine Xue, life is really miserable. Concubine Xue has never given her a good face. Concubine Li De thinks that Empress Shuyi has robbed her of her favor. Empress is just trying to save face, and it's not very nice."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows and smiled, "It's okay to coax a three-year-old, so don't bring it in front of me to coax me."
Zhou Miao laughed, "Actually, Empress Shuyi's life is still good, but she is suffering in her heart."
Gu Jiu narrowed her eyes slightly, "She is favored by His Majesty, has Concubine Li De as her backer, her family has settled down and she has been given an official position, what's wrong with her? She should smile now."
I can't even laugh at this moment, so what should I do when I encounter real hardships in the future
Zhou Miao said: "Not everyone can think about it like Madam."
Gu Jiu looked at him with a half-smile, "Eunuch Zhou, if you don't want to tell the truth to Mrs. Ben, Mrs. Ben will not force you. There is a restaurant in front of you, why don't we just separate in front, and Mrs. Zhou will take the money to have a meal?" It's okay."
Zhou Miao smiled, "Madam thought I was lying to you, but I didn't know that everything I said was true. Madam really thought that Concubine Li De would regard Empress Shuyi as her confidant? Do you really think that Empress Shuyi is not bitter?"
Gu Jiu snorted softly, "Jiang Shuyi may be really suffering in her heart, but the reason why she feels suffering must not be what you said. There should be an agreement between you and Jiang Shuyi. Apart from me, Jiang Shuyi There should be another way out, right?"
Zhou Miao was absent-minded for a moment, Xin Daozhao's wife had such a keen insight.
In a blink of an eye, he smiled nonchalantly again, "There is indeed an agreement between Jiang Shuyi and I. As for whether she has prepared another way out, Madam had better ask Empress Shuyi herself."
Gu Jiu knew it in his heart, and said with a smile: "No matter what, I would like to thank you for personally delivering the news today. It's getting late, I should go back to the palace, father-in-law, please do what you want."
Zhou Miao looked outside the carriage, "I heard that my wife opened a medicine shop, and my godfather is not feeling well recently. As a son, I want to honor his old man."
Gu Jiu was very straightforward, she knocked on the wall of the carriage, and commanded the driver in a high voice, "Go to the pharmacy."
The carriage turned a corner slowly and drove towards the pharmacy.
When they arrived at the pharmacy, Gu Jiu asked Qingmei to pass on a message to Er Zhuang, and Zhou Miao could choose the herbs in the pharmacy at will.
"Thank you ma'am, I'm sorry."
"Just don't let the pharmacy go bankrupt."
"Don't worry, ma'am, I'm a very measured person."
Zhou Miao jumped out of the carriage and entered the pharmacy. Doctor Tian dropped what he was doing and greeted him personally.
Er Zhuang came to the carriage, "Ma'am, does this Eunuch Zhou want a special treat?"
Gu Jiu said, "You don't need to be too polite. You can treat him the way other guests greet you."
Zhou Miao is best at pushing his nose to his face, so he must not be soft.
Before Zhou Miao finished picking the herbs, Gu Jiu returned to the palace in a carriage.
She first went to the Tourmaline Pavilion to report back.
King Ning stared at her, "This trip has been delayed for a long time."
"Father is right, it did waste a lot of time." Gu Jiu bowed slightly.
King Ning pondered for a moment, seeing that Gu Jiu didn't intend to speak up, he simply asked, "The old man asked you to enter the palace, why?"
The emperor's threats are still in my ears, Gu Jiu can't say anything about the Shaofu, about lending, about establishing a reserve.
She pondered for a while and said, "Your Majesty asked my daughter-in-law about the young master."
"Liu Zhao?"
King Ning frowned, puzzled and surprised.
Gu Jiu spoke nonsense in a serious manner, "It's indeed about the young master."
"What exactly did the old man ask?"
"I asked about daily life, and I also asked what you do for fun when you have no errands on weekdays."
"That's all?" King Ning stared at Gu Jiu suspiciously, feeling that she was not telling the truth.
Gu Jiu said very sincerely: "That's all I asked. Apart from the son's matter, my daughter-in-law can't think of anything that His Majesty needs to consult with her."
King Ning frowned, "Where did the old man sing? Why did he suddenly ask Liu Zhao?"
"The daughter-in-law doesn't know the reason either. If the father has nothing else to do, the daughter-in-law wants to leave first."
King Ning waved his hand in distress, Gu Jiu took the opportunity to get up and leave.
"Are you looking at what the eldest daughter-in-law is telling the truth?" King Ning asked Chang En, the servant beside him.
Chang En bowed slightly, "This old slave thinks that the eldest lady is not telling the truth."
King Ning laughed, "Of course she didn't tell the truth. But if the old man didn't ask about Liu Zhao, why did he call the eldest daughter-in-law into the palace? The eldest daughter-in-law is just a housewife. Why does the old man call her into the palace?" ?”
This is also the reason why Ning Wang was willing to let Gu Jiu go easily.
He realized that the reason why the emperor asked Gu Jiu to enter the palace must be very complicated, and the emperor must have given a password.
Since he knew he couldn't get the truth out of Gu Jiu's mouth, King Ning didn't bother to waste time.
Chang En boldly guessed, "Could it be related to Li Chu?"
King Ning's heartbeat quickened instantly, "You mean the old man is inspecting the emperor's grandson? Watching the emperor's grandson discuss the establishment of a heir?"