"The second wife agrees to the second son's concubine."
"real?"
Gu Jiu felt incredible.
How could Ouyang Fu agree? She was obviously unwilling, and she could use her pregnancy to ask the second son to suspend taking a concubine.
She has enough chips, at least until the baby is born, her chips are enough.
Why doesn't she use chips in her hand
Xiao Cui nodded again and again, "This is absolutely true, I dare not talk nonsense."
Gu Jiu rubbed his brows and called Ma Xiaoliu, "Go out and find out what's going on with the Second Young Master and the Second Madam."
Ma Xiaoliu took the order and left.
Xiaocui said: "Ma'am, you should send your servant to inquire about this kind of thing. The servant is very familiar with several sisters in Xi Le Tang."
Gu Jiu laughed, "See, it's already dark. The sisters you are familiar with can't leave the house now, and if you go to inquire about it, they will be turned away.
On the contrary, the servants next to Second Young Master did not have access control, so Ma Xiaoliu happened to ask them for a drink and inquire about news. "
"Ma'am is more considerate." Xiaocui was a little embarrassed.
Gu Jiu smiled and asked Qing Mei, "Today's banquet, I came back after eating half of it. Nothing happened afterwards."
Qingmei shook her head, "Nothing happened. The concubine and Mrs. Xiao settled their suspicions and were very affectionate. Princess Huyang also gave Master Chen Lu two thousand taels, saying it was money for him to buy new year's goods."
When Gu Jiu heard this, he laughed, "I never thought Hu Yang, the iron rooster, would be willing to give money to Chen Lu."
"Yeah, everyone was very surprised at the time. Madam didn't see it, and the expression on Chen Lu's young man almost frightened him to death."
"The Lord Huyang gave him money, but he's still afraid?" Gu Jiu was curious.
"I guess it's because he's afraid of the huge profits. In the future, Huyang will ask him to pay back the money. This servant is just joking."
Gu Jiu asked, "Did Huyang Princess give Sister Min pocket money?"
"Yes, five hundred taels."
"Didn't you say you're going to take sister Min back to the princess mansion?"
"No."
It seems that Huyang also knows that his princess's mansion is too messy for a little girl to live in.
Hu Yang's transformation surprised Gu Jiu.
It was even more surprising that Ouyang Fu would agree to the second son's taking a concubine.
Ma Xiaoliu returned to the East Courtyard feeling chilly all over.
He changed into a pair of dry cotton shoes first, and then went to see Gu Jiu after his body warmed up.
He was afraid of passing the cold to the other party.
Now Gu Jiu has finished his dinner and walked around the room a few times to digest.
Seeing Ma Xiaoliu coming back, he asked, "Did you find out clearly?"
Ma Xiaoliu bowed and said: "Reporting to Madam, the Second Madam has agreed to allow the Second Young Master to take a concubine. I also heard that there will be a banquet tomorrow for the two concubines to enter."
"What's going on? Did you find out why the second wife agreed to the second son's concubine?" Gu Jiu asked eagerly.
There must be a reason for Ouyang Fu to change her words.
A concubine has to set up a banquet, how honorable are those two concubines
There must be something famous here.
Ma Xiaoliu said in a low voice: "From what I heard, it seems that the second wife's natal brother had an accident and needed some cash. I plan to go out tomorrow to inquire about the specific situation in Ouyang Mansion."
Gu Jiu suddenly realized.
It turned out that something happened to her natal family, and Ouyang Fu had to compromise.
It's just that the second son took the opportunity to blackmail a concubine, isn't it too much
…
In Xi Le Hall, Ouyang Fu has been sitting in front of the window for several hours. Always motionless, as if the soul has left the body.
The servant girl was very worried and couldn't bear to disturb her.
Seeing that the time was getting late, the servant girl reminded in a low voice: "Madam, it's late at night, it's time to rest."
After a while, Ouyang Fu's soul returned to her place, and she finally came to her senses.
"What time?"
"The moment of the child."
I didn't expect it to be so late. Ouyang Fu smiled wryly.
"Help me up."
Two servant girls hurried forward and helped her up.
Ouyang Fu staggered and almost fell to the ground.
After sitting for too long, the blood does not circulate, and the calf is sore and numb, which is very uncomfortable.
Ouyang Fu smiled bitterly, she never thought that after being strong for a lifetime, she would be reduced to where she is today.
The maid called for hot water to soak her feet.
"Madam, would you like some food? The food is still warm."
She shook her head, "No, I'm not hungry."
Where did she feel hungry now, she was already full.
She asked casually, "Where is the young master?"
"The young master is resting in the study, do you want to call the young master over?"
Ouyang Fu thought for a while, nodded and agreed, "Call him over, just say that I have something to discuss with him."
"The servant obeys."
A little maid hurried out of the room to invite the Second Young Master.
Ouyang Fu's expression was lonely, and her heart was ashamed.
If it wasn't for the child in her womb, she really wanted to make a big fuss regardless. Just like Xiao Qin'er, he turned the world upside down.
But Xiao Qin'er's lesson from the past is not far away, Ouyang Fu dare not gamble with her child or her own future.
She is afraid of losing!
She has already experienced how cruel men are.
She is not as cold as a man, nor does she have as many bargaining chips as a man.
After washing, the body finally came alive.
She wanted to sit upright on the chair, but her waist was so sore that she had to go to bed and sit on the head of the bed with several pillows.
The second son Liu Ping came to the bedroom, hesitated for a while, and finally asked with concern: "How is it? Is there any discomfort in your body?"
Ouyang Fu lowered her head and smiled mockingly.
"Does the young master care about me?"
"Of course I care about you."
She looked at him with a sad expression, "But the young master will take a concubine tomorrow."
"We have already agreed on this matter, don't you want to mention it again? Be careful of your body."
The Second Young Master spoke softly, like a warm man, but the things he did were so ruthless.
Ouyang Fu's heart tightened, feeling uncomfortable.
"Since you are worried about my body, why can't you not take a concubine?"
The second young master frowned slightly, "Are you still arguing with me? You know, I don't like to quarrel with you."
Ouyang Fu's tears almost fell down.
She nodded, "I see. Don't worry, I won't object to your taking a concubine, but just skip the banquet. At least give me some dignity."
The second son held her hand, "Those two concubines are from good families, and one of them is from a local parental official. You have to show them a bit of dignity, don't you think so?"
Ouyang Fu bit her lip, "Their decency is decency, so can mine be discarded at will?"
"Don't mess around. You see that you are pregnant, no one can surpass you. You will always be my first wife, and the two concubines have to obey your discipline when they come in."
The Second Young Master's tone was still unhurried, gentle and polite, which made Ouyang Fu very unreasonable.
Ouyang Fu's heart ached, "You never thought about it. If you take a concubine at this time, what should I do if I can't stand the stimulation and give birth prematurely? Or, you don't care about me at all, and you don't care about the baby in my stomach. child?"
"Of course I care. If I don't care, I can take a concubine without your permission. Don't think about it."
Ouyang Fu looked at the second young master sadly, "I only have one request, no banquet tomorrow."
The second son smiled and shook his head.
He is still so gentle, yet so cruel.
He tucked the quilt for her, "Go to bed early, you have to get up early tomorrow."
Ouyang Fu was very sad, "If my brother returns the money, can you not take a concubine?"
The second son asked back, "Can your brother pay back the money?"
Ouyang Fu's heart ached.
Her elder brother made a mistake in his errand, and Shangguan knew about it. The Shangguan gave him a chance to fill the hole, and the matter will never be blamed.
There is a shortfall of 40,000 to 50,000 taels, how can there be so much money.
As a last resort, Master Ouyang had no choice but to go to Ouyang Fu and ask Ouyang Fu for help.
Ouyang Fu scolded her brother, and after scolding, she took out 30,000 taels to fill the hole for her brother.
The 30,000 taels she lent out were exactly the 30,000 taels that the Second Young Master took back from the south.
Thirty taels of silver was borrowed before it was warmed up.
It is said that it is a loan, whether you can get it back in this life is a question.
The silver has already been lent out, the Second Young Master does not ask Ouyang Fu to take the silver back, but only puts forward one condition, that he wants to take a concubine.
Forced to do so, Ouyang Fu could only agree. Who made her feel wronged.
Thirty thousand taels of silver is not a small amount, if she uses it, she has to bear the consequences.
But I'm really not reconciled.
Heart really hurts.
She thought that he still had a little pity for her anyway, and the relationship between the two was still harmonious.
Unexpectedly, in front of money, everything showed its original shape.
what can she do
Unless she can fill the shortfall of thirty taels.
She had no choice but to compromise, and she agreed to his concubine. It's just that I don't want to place wine, I don't want people to pity her, sympathize with her, and I don't want people to see her jokes.
He didn't agree to such a small request.
She covered her heart, and smiled sadly, "You are so cruel, you really forced me to death."
The Second Young Master held her hand, "You always like to think wildly. Look at me, I went to the south, and I didn't raise a concubine, and I didn't bring a woman back without your consent.
Not only that, I also brought back tens of thousands of taels of silver and handed it over to you. Isn’t it good for you
Now that I want to take a concubine, I have also asked for your opinion, and you have already agreed. Could it be that he will go back on his word? "
"I don't regret it. If you want to take a concubine, just take it. I just beg you not to serve wine, at least give me a face for the child."
"It's just a banquet, why do you care about it?"
"Since it's just a banquet, if it's cancelled, it's cancelled. Why do you have to set up a banquet? How do you want me to eat this banquet? Do you have to force me to death?"
Ouyang Fu looked heartbroken. Her request is really not high, just don't put wine.
The Second Young Master smiled, "That's all. Since you strongly requested not to serve wine, I will follow your wishes. Are you satisfied now?"
Ouyang Fu let out a sigh of relief.
She finally didn't have to lose face in front of people.
Although she is already very embarrassing, at least she doesn't have to face the eyes of everyone.
"I'm tired!"
She was really tired, exhausted physically and mentally. I even want to give up on myself, so be it, life is really boring.
The child in her belly seemed to feel her mood and was moving vigorously.
So the child is also afraid
She stroked her belly to soothe the restless child.
The second young master nodded, "Rest early when you're tired. Tomorrow, the new couple will serve tea, and everything will go smoothly."
Ouyang Fu lowered her head and smiled, is the young master beating her? Tell her not to embarrass the newcomer
She nodded, "Don't worry, I won't embarrass the newcomers."
The Second Young Master smiled and said: "It's a very good day. Actually, you don't have to worry, newcomers coming in will not threaten your status."
Just listen to this, don't take it seriously.
Ouyang Fu didn't want to see him at the moment, nor did she want to talk to him.
"Go back to your room and rest, don't be tired."
At this time, she still maintains the appearance of being virtuous and virtuous.
"You rest well, I'm leaving."
The second son got up and left.
Ouyang Fu was too exhausted to move.
How many people are sleepless this night
Time does not stop with the will of man.
It was dawn, and the palace woke up from a deep sleep. It was noisy, and life was everywhere.
Liu Zhao didn't come back last night, obviously he was caught up in an errand and he had to stay outside for two or three days.
Gu Jiu called Qian Fu over, and asked straight to the point: "Do you know why Young Master went?"
Qian Fu bowed and said: "There is a problem with the armory of the Ministry of War, and the young master is dealing with the aftermath."
After a pause, he said again: "This matter also involves Mr. Ouyang."
Doctor is an official position. Ouyang Langzhong is Ouyang Fu's elder brother.
Gu Jiu was surprised, she seemed to have grasped the truth that Ouyang Fu agreed to the second son's concubine.
"Is it serious?" she asked.
Qian Fu nodded, "It involves the whereabouts of hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, and it happens that His Majesty is at his most irritable. If you don't handle it well, the Ministry of War will suffer from top to bottom."
The whereabouts of hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, this matter is on the emperor's desk, and that is a major case.
With the emperor's violent temper now, maybe his head is rolling again.
In the last Ma Zheng case, the Ministry of War was beaten up from top to bottom by a bunch of people, and there were more than a dozen beheaded.
This time, if the ordnance case cannot be dealt with in a timely manner, another series of heads may fall to the ground.
Gu Jiu asked: "How deeply is Mr. Ouyang involved?"
"It's not too deep. If you make up for the shortfall in time, you should be able to deal with it lightly."
"How much shortfall?"
"Sixty to seventy thousand taels to say the least."
Gu Jiu completely understood that Ouyang Fu agreed to the second son's concubine, probably because of money.
She asked, "Is the young master involved?"
Qian Fu shook his head, "Young master is naturally not involved in it. But because young master is a Shangguan, he has to hurry up and deal with the aftermath after such a big incident. Only when His Majesty asks about it can we make an appointment."
Gu Jiu knew it in his heart, "I see. You tell the young master to take good care of his health, don't worry about errands, and eat three meals a day on time."
"I obey. Madam, do you have any other orders?"
"Keep an eye on the south gate for me, and don't let go of any trouble."
Qian Fu was in a bit of a dilemma, and he told the truth, "I will tell you the truth, Madam, because manpower is limited, and the case of Concubine Shu's poisoning is still to be investigated. I'm afraid I won't be able to find someone to help Madam keep an eye on the movement outside the south gate."
Of course Gu Jiu knew that Qian Fu had no one under his command.
The reason why she made this request was to shift the topic to the poisoning case of Concubine Shu.
She frowned slightly, and asked: "Concubine Shu is poisoned, you have been investigating for so long, but haven't you found anything?"
Qian Fu was ashamed, "Small incompetence!"
"Isn't there even a suspect target?"
"There are a few suspects, but there are still many doubts."
"Tell me, who do you suspect?"
Qian Fu suddenly closed his mouth, "Madam, please forgive me, I can't say anything small."
"Can't tell?" Gu Jiu stared at Qian Fu with bad eyes.
Qian Fu nodded, he really couldn't say. The young master specifically told him not to confide a word.
Gu Jiu asked: "No matter how hard I force you, you can't say it?"
Qian Fu nodded, "Madam wants to know something, you might as well ask Young Master in person. If you have no other orders, I will take my leave."
Qian Fu ran away, very fast. Afraid of being caught by Gu Jiu for questioning.
Gu Jiu laughed at him, didn't expect you to be such a rich man.
The servant reported, "Ma'am, Fourth Madam, please see me."
Gu Jiu was surprised that Xiao Qin'er would come to see her.
"Invite the fourth lady in."
"The servant obeys."
Xiao Qin'er walked into the small study with a burst of fragrant wind.
"Sister-in-law looks good today."
"Fourth sibling, please sit down. What kind of wind is blowing here today?"
Xiao Qin'er hugged the brass hand stove and sat down opposite Gu Jiu.
"I came to see my sister-in-law today because I have something to ask."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, "Fourth younger siblings are polite. If you have anything to say, please let me know first."
Xiao Qin'er pursed her lips and smiled, "I heard that my sister-in-law bought a large piece of land outside the South City Gate, and will start construction in the spring. I thought, if the money is idle, it is also idle, so why not invest it in sister-in-law, and earn some pocket money money."
It's really strange that Xiao Qin'er took the initiative to invest money.
Gu Jiu said with a smile: "Thank you four brothers and sisters for trusting me. The project outside the South City Gate has not started yet. When it starts, I will let you know one by one. It will not be too late to invest money when the time comes."
"Then it's settled." Xiao Qin'er smiled happily, "I'll vote for three thousand taels, don't be too little, sister-in-law."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Of course not too little."
As long as it's money, don't care about three taels, or three thousand taels, Gu Jiu never dislikes money, she only dislikes people.
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