When Gu Jiu returned to the palace, everyone greeted her with admiration.
Immediately afterwards, a servant mentioned that Liu Yi, the fourth son, had been beaten.
"Who beat the fourth son? What happened?"
The concierge woman is a qualified gossip communicator, and she said eloquently:
"The servant girl heard that she was beaten by some young masters of the Xiao family. She was blocked in an alley with a set of sacks on her. That was a brutal beating. The Fourth Young Master didn't even see what the beating man looked like. He was beaten to the ground."
"Since we didn't see clearly who hit him, how do we know that it was the young masters of the Xiao family who did it?"
"Someone saw the Xiao family near the place where the Fourth Young Master was beaten. There can be no one other than the Xiao Family about this matter. Everyone in the house is discussing whether the Fourth Young Master will fight back."
Gu Jiu smiled sarcastically, "Does Fourth Young Master have evidence to prove that it was the young master of the Xiao family who beat him? Since there is no evidence, why should he beat him back?"
If you want her to say that Liu Yi was beaten, she just deserved it.
Then she ordered Xiao Cui to inquire about the situation now.
Xiaocui took the order and left.
She had just returned to the east courtyard, and had just taken a sip of tea when Ouyang Fu came.
"Sister-in-law, congratulations. You have finally completed the task assigned by His Majesty. Even I, a big-bellied woman who doesn't leave the door all day long, has heard about you. Now my sister-in-law has become a celebrity in the whole capital. .”
"Second brother and sister, please sit down."
Gu Jiu called Ouyang Fu to sit down.
"Sister-in-law's ability to attract money is really enviable. I just hope that I will follow sister-in-law to drink some broth in the future."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Second brother and sister are really good at joking. This time I also met at the right time, and I caught up with a good time. Whether there will be such a good opportunity in the future, I don't know for sure."
Ouyang Fu smiled and said: "It doesn't matter if you are sure or not, I believe in my sister-in-law's ability to make money. If there is a profitable business, sister-in-law, don't forget me."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Second brother and sister trust me, so I am naturally willing to cooperate with you."
"No matter what else, I trust you 100% when it comes to making money."
Gu Jiu took the opportunity to mention the house in Yuhua Lane, "In a few days, when I receive the rest of the house payment, I can distribute dividends to everyone."
When Ouyang Fu heard this, she was both happy and sighed, "If I knew Yuhua Lane was so profitable, I should have invested more, and I could have paid more dividends."
Gu Jiu smiled without saying a word.
Ouyang Fu suddenly lowered her voice, "When sister-in-law came back, she should have heard about the fourth son's beating."
Gu Jiu nodded, "I heard. It is rumored that the Xiao family brothers did it."
"Although there is no evidence for this matter, everyone knows in their hearts that at this time, there will be no other people except the young masters of the Xiao family who are beating people."
Gu Jiu asked curiously, "What's the situation now?"
Ouyang Fu said: "Mrs. Xiao and Grandma Xiao came together to visit the fourth sibling. This meeting is at the west courtyard."
"The fourth son was beaten, didn't the princess say anything?"
Ouyang Fu looked around, "The concubine is guilty! I heard that Mrs. Xiao went to the palace the day before yesterday to pay her respects to Concubine Shu. Concubine Shu was furious when she learned that her fourth sibling had miscarried.
If it weren't for the fact that the beauty was bestowed by the concubine Shu, the concubine Shu would have sent someone to severely punish the fourth son, and even the concubine would have been killed.
I reckon that the reason why the young masters of the Xiao family dared to attack the fourth son is because Concubine Shu is on the side of the fourth son and sister.
Concubine Shu was happy to see the Xiao family come forward to teach the fourth son a lesson, and the Xiao family naturally lost their scruples when they took action.
If it hadn't been for the consideration that the fourth younger sibling would have to live with the fourth son in the future, the Xiao family would definitely have rushed to the palace to beat people, instead of beating sap halfway. "
Gu Jiu nodded, Ouyang Fu was right.
No matter how bastard Liu Yi is, he is also the emperor's grandson.
Beating the emperor's grandson is serious and serious, and it's okay to say it's okay.
If Concubine Shu agrees, then it will be fine.
However, the Xiao family still chose a safer method, knocking the sap. Rather than knocking on the door in person, I just don't want the two families to tear their face directly.
If Wangfu and Xiao's family are really torn apart, how will Xiao Qin'er live in Wangfu in the future
As the saying goes, stay on the front line in everything, so that we can meet each other in the future.
It's just that Liu Yi was beaten, can Princess Pei swallow this pain? Can Liu Yi swallow this breath
Can't!
…
west garden.
Mrs. Xiao and Grandma Xiao were talking with Xiao Qin'er.
Xiao Qin'er sat on the head of the bed, her face pale.
In just a few days, I lost a lot of weight.
Xiao Qin'er's anger has not completely dissipated.
There was hatred in her heart, how could she forgive it so easily.
She hated Mrs. Xiao, hated Mrs. Xiao for not standing up for her when she was most helpless and most in need of help, but instead standing up for Liu Yi.
The atmosphere between the mother and daughter was obviously very strange.
awkward!
alienate!
When Grandma Xiao saw it, she had no choice but to come forward.
"Sister Qin'er, your elder brothers beat up the Fourth Young Master together. Did you hear that, the Fourth Young Master is yelling on the bed right now."
Xiao Qin'er didn't make a sound.
Grandma Xiao said again: "Sister Qin'er, my mother-in-law went to the palace to ask the concubine Shu for your matters. In front of the empress, she even cried for you. Otherwise, the concubine Shu would not let go .You calm down, there is no overnight feud between mother and daughter."
Madam Xiao looked at Xiao Qin'er expectantly.
Xiao Qin'er turned her head, glanced at Mrs. Xiao quickly, and said nothing.
Madam Xiao was full of disappointment.
Grandma Xiao said: "Sister Qin'er, you are too angry. Liu Yi was beaten, and he couldn't get out of bed for at least half a month. As your natal family, we have already vented our anger for you. Why don't we even thank you?" nothing."
Xiao Qin'er was upset, "If sister-in-law is dissatisfied with me, there is no need to visit me."
Grandma Xiao was not happy, "Your words are too sad. My mother-in-law and I have worked so hard for you these past few days, but in the end you refused to give us a good face."
Xiao Qin'er bit her lip, "On the day of my accident, if you would stand up for me, my child might not be lost. I don't have to suffer like this."
Grandma Xiao defended Mrs. Xiao, "Mother-in-law said those things for your sake. After all, you and the fourth son will live a lifetime. If you really fall out, how will you live in the future?"
But Xiao Qin'er said: "The future is the future. I can't even get through the present, and I still think about the future. Sister-in-law, I appreciate your kindness. My brothers have stood up for me. I am very grateful in my heart, and I am also grateful My sister-in-law came to visit me. It’s just that you have to give me time to think about some things.”
Grandma Xiao looked at Mrs. Xiao, she had tried her best, and there was nothing she could do if Xiao Qin'er didn't get in.
Mrs. Xiao sighed, "It's my mother who is sorry for you, I didn't know you were so uncomfortable at the beginning."
Xiao Qin'er turned her head, very disappointed, tears rolled in her eyes. She told herself that she must not cry.
Crying out is a bastard.
Mrs. Xiao continued: "Mother promises that my mother will definitely stand by your side in any matter in the future."
Xiao Qin'er raised her hand and secretly wiped the corners of her eyes.
Mrs. Xiao was also crying, silently.
Grandma Xiao couldn't stand it anymore, "Okay, okay. Sister Qin'er, just calm down, the mother-in-law will humbly apologize to you, you can't continue to be willful."
Xiao Qin'er burst into tears.
Mrs. Xiao took the opportunity to hug her.
Xiao Qin'er struggled twice and gave up.
The mother and daughter hugged each other and cried, unable to control themselves.
Grandma Xiao was affected, and she also wiped her tears.
She was very fortunate that this turmoil was finally over.
As for the fourth son Liu Yi, let him die.
Men don't have a good thing.
The mother and daughter cried for half an hour before they stopped crying.
Both of their eyes were red.
At this time, the servant came to invite.
The princess prepared a banquet to entertain her in-laws.
Mrs. Xiao wiped her tears, "Let's go, let's meet her and see what she can say. If you bully our Qin'er like this, there will be no explanation for this matter, it will never end."
Grandma Xiao nodded heavily, "My daughter-in-law listens to her mother-in-law."
Mrs. Xiao told Xiao Qin'er to take good care of her body, and she went to deal with Mrs. Pei, and she had to clear up this matter.
…
Faced with Mrs. Xiao, Mrs. Pei certainly wouldn't give in.
But she also needs someone to help support her popularity.
So they called Ouyang Fu and Gu Jiu to accompany them.
Pei was busy with Xiao Qin'er's affairs these few days, so she didn't have the time to care about Gu Jiu's running outside every day, let alone ask about the bidding conference.
Anyway, all she needs to know is that Gu Jiu has completed the mission and that it won't implicate the palace.
Chunhe Hall.
Gu Jiu and Ouyang Fu arrived one after another.
"Come on, sit down."
Mrs. Pei coughed lightly, and continued: "My in-laws will come over for dinner later, you all need to be more vigilant."
Ouyang Fu secretly exchanged a look with Gu Jiu.
She asked aloud, "What does the concubine want us to do?"
Pei said with a cold face: "There is no need to do anything special. The main thing is to gather the number of people and liven up the atmosphere."
"My daughter-in-law understands."
The servants reported that Mrs. Xiao had arrived.
Pei said: "Follow my princess to meet you."
Ouyang Fu was secretly speechless.
How guilty is the princess, for being a princess, she even wants to greet Mrs. Xiao in person.
Gu Jiu smiled, Pei Shi might really have a guilty conscience, or it might be a strategy.
Take the initiative to lower your figure and be polite. Everyone is a person who wants face. Is Mrs. Xiao really embarrassed to turn her face directly
"Dear family, you are finally here."
Pei greeted him with a smile.
Mrs. Xiao was taken aback for a moment, and then responded freely.
Both of them are people on the scene, both of them are cheerful, saying auspicious words that they don't even believe. And very sincere.
Mrs. Pei insisted on holding Mrs. Xiao's hand and entered the small flower hall, as close as sisters.
Everyone sits down.
Mrs. Pei also poured tea and wine herself, to give Mrs. Xiao enough face.
At this time, we don't pay attention to the status of the princess, and we only talk about the family life as the in-laws.
Pei's enthusiasm was unprecedented, chatting about various topics, but Xiao Qin'er and Liu Yi were not mentioned.
Mrs. Xiao wanted to have an attack several times, but it was resolved by Mrs. Pei.
It made Mrs. Xiao extremely depressed.
Who is drinking with you? The old lady is here to settle accounts with you.
Looking at this scene, Gu Jiu nodded secretly, this round Pei's won.
Pei Shi loves to lose his temper, and that was in the palace, in front of his own people.
In front of people, her wrist is very powerful.
To be able to sit firmly in the position of princess, in addition to the strength of her mother's family, she must also have real skills.
Pei Shi is a person with real skills.
Seeing how badly she suppressed Mrs. Xiao, you can see how powerful her wrist is.
After a banquet, Mrs. Xiao didn't have a chance to turn the topic to Xiao Qin'er and Liu Yi.
Throughout the whole process, Pei Shi ran with the rhythm.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, the banquet is coming to an end.
Madam Xiao gritted her teeth and gave up.
"I talked all night, why didn't my in-laws mention something about Qin'er? Qin'er married into your palace and gave birth to your eldest grandson for your palace. You insulted her like this and caused her to have a miscarriage. In-laws, shouldn't you Give us an explanation? Don't pretend that our Xiao family has no one."
The atmosphere instantly cooled down.
All quiet.
The maids even held their breath.
Mrs. Pei picked up the teapot and poured tea for Mrs. Xiao, not in a hurry, especially calm.
"Family, don't worry. I have already scolded Liu Yi about Qin'er. I also remind him to get along with Qin'er in harmony and not to be mischievous. What happened this time was purely an accident. No one wants this to happen. accident.
But now that it has happened, let's move on. We will do whatever is best for the young couple. In-laws, what do you think? "
Mrs. Xiao had a half-smile, with contemptuous eyes, "Then I'll listen to my in-laws' opinions, what do you want to do?"
Mrs. Pei was straightforward, "Liu Yi made a mistake, so hit him straight away. One spanking is not enough, so give him two spankings to make him remember. What do my in-laws think of my method?"
Grandma Xiao asked Mrs. Xiao, "Who beat you? To what extent?"
Mrs. Pei smiled softly, "It's okay to beat to death, beating to death or maiming, my princess doesn't feel bad. I'm afraid that Qin'er will be wronged, and how aggrieved she is to spend the rest of her life with a disabled person.
If it is not disabled, just kill it directly, it will be a one-hundredth. It's just that Qin'er is wronged to be a widow, and the eldest brother has no father, poor child. "
After speaking, Mrs. Pei took out her handkerchief and wiped her tears. He looked sad for his elder brother.
Mrs. Xiao was trembling with anger, "My in-laws are so disingenuous in saying this."
Mrs. Pei took off the handkerchief, with an aggrieved expression on her face, "I promised to hand over Liu Yi, and you can beat me up to death or maim. My in-laws still say I'm not sincere? Does Liu Yi have to be stripped of his skin to be considered sincere? ?”
Mrs. Xiao snorted coldly, "While talking about killing and beating the disabled, she also said that Qin'er was a widow, how aggrieved she would be with the disabled for the rest of her life. You are clearly an aggressive general. You bet that our Xiao family will be wary of rats, so you can only hold your breath Yes. You have a good plan, but it is a pity that we are not fooled."
Pei threw away the handkerchief and threw it on the dining table.
Her face was slightly cold, "Since my in-laws don't accept my solution, how should I deal with this matter according to my in-laws' wishes?"
Mrs. Xiao said with a straight face, "Sell those three concubines first."
"What about after that?" Pei asked casually.
Mrs. Xiao said again: "Before Qin'er gave birth to her third son, Liu Yixiu wanted to take a concubine."
When Pei Shi heard this, her brows frowned.
"In case Qin'er never conceived, or if she conceived and gave birth to a girl, wouldn't Liu Yi be required not to take concubines for the rest of her life? This is impossible. Liu Yi is the grandson of the emperor, and how many concubines are around the grandson, is it too much?"
Compared to other emperors and grandchildren, Liu Yi in our family has only three concubines, which is unbelievable. Take a look at the princes of King Zhao's mansion, who doesn't embrace left and right, who doesn't have seven or eight concubines, or more than a dozen concubines? In-laws don't push people too much. "
Mrs. Xiao sneered, "Your palace forced Qin'er to have a miscarriage, yet you dare to accuse us of persecuting her."
Pei also sneered.
Grandma Xiao came forward again and said, "How about this, the fourth son cannot take concubines until sister Qin'er gives birth to the second son."
Mrs. Pei shook her head, "No! At most, this princess can only agree that Liu Yi will not take a concubine within a year. It would be best if Qin'er can conceive again within this year. If not, then it is destiny.
A year later, Liu Yi must take a concubine, this is the bottom line. Don't forget, Liu Yi is the grandson of the emperor. Is it plausible that a dignified grandson does not take concubines? "
Mrs. Xiao suddenly pointed at Gu Jiu, "Your eldest son doesn't take concubines, so he lives a small life like Gu Jiu."
Mrs. Pei snorted coldly, "The discussion today is about Liu Yi, not my Liu Zhao. Liu Zhao and Gu Jiu are another matter."
Madam Xiao pointed at Gu Jiu, "Madam, what do you say about this?"
Gu Jiu: None of my business!
But she still said: "My father is not here, this matter is up to my mother and concubine."
Mrs. Pei raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Dear family, don't make troubles. Just do as I said, for a period of one year."
"Two years!"
"No, only one year, this is the bottom line. If the in-laws don't agree, then there is no need to talk. This princess can afford it, but I'm afraid Qin'er can't afford it."
Mrs. Xiao was half dead with anger.
Pei's deception is too much.
This is the sad part of being a woman.
Men can afford it and have a lot of time to spend.
A woman's youth is limited, and she really can't afford it.
And Xiao Qin'er, as the daughter-in-law of the palace, must live in the palace.
It is impossible for her natal family to go to the palace every day to stand up for her.
Xiao Qin'er has to live by herself.
In order for Xiao Qin'er to live a good life in the palace, the Xiao family must compromise and make concessions, and cannot tear themselves apart with the palace.
Although deep down, I really want to tear my face apart.