Countless thoughts turned in Gu Jiu's mind.
In the end, she found that she seemed to have no position to interfere with Gu Ting's decision.
Because she is also the master who makes decisions about her own affairs.
She doesn't like other people interfering with her decision, as the saying goes, don't do to others what you don't want to be done to others, how can she interfere with Gu Ting's decision.
That is Gu Ting's life, it is Gu Ting's dream and pursuit, and it is what he has determined to do since he was a child.
Gu Ting was the first to tell her about important matters related to future life, obviously wanting to get support from her instead of interfering indiscriminately.
After thinking everything through, Gu Jiu laughed,
She asked again: "Has brother decided?"
Gu Ting said resolutely: "It has been decided."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips, even though she couldn't bear it, she still laughed, "I support you!"
Gu Ting couldn't believe it at first, he thought he heard it wrong.
Seeing Gu Jiu's appearance, he was sure of his thoughts.
He heard correctly, his sister did support him.
Immediately afterwards, he burst into ecstasy, "Sister, do you really support me? You don't object?"
Gu Jiu shook her head slightly, "I support you. But I have to make an agreement with you for three chapters."
Gu Ting grinned, "Don't talk about three chapters, even ten chapters, I'm happy. Say it, say it quickly."
Gu Jiu smiled, and then said solemnly: "I want you to put your own safety first no matter where you are or what danger you face. I want you to save your life and come back to see me intact. I want you… "
Gu Jiu choked up and couldn't continue.
She turned her head, trying to calm down.
My heart is sore and painful.
She said in a calm tone as much as possible: "I want you to return safely, and you must return intact and safe."
Gu Ting nodded heavily, "Don't worry, sister, I will return safely."
"When are you leaving? I'll prepare your luggage for you."
"Luggage is simple, just pack a few pairs of shoes and clothes."
Gu Jiu stared, "What did you say?"
Gu Ting had a guilty look on his face, although he didn't know where he was wrong, but it didn't prevent him from voluntarily admitting his mistake.
"Sister, I was wrong, I was really wrong."
"Huh! Poor family rich road, haven't you heard of it? With only a few clothes, shoes and socks, you want to join the army and make contributions. Just dream. When have you ever seen a poor soldier and a young general become a general? Grant a title?"
"Those who followed Taizu to conquer the world..."
"Shut up!" Gu Jiu's aura was all on display, and Gu Ting was so frightened that he didn't dare to speak.
He is really afraid of his sister! His sister told him to shut up, so he must shut up honestly.
Gu Jiu said with a serious face: "You also said that it was the time when the world was conquered. Throughout the dynasties, only when the world was conquered did the penniless little people have a chance to become famous. Is it conquering the world now? Now it is defending the world. Don't try to get ahead if you are brave. Fight the world, run if you can't win. Defend the world, can you run if you can't win? Beware of the military judge beheading you. Tell me, when will you leave Beijing? I will prepare your luggage for you. "
Gu Ting scratched his head, "I, I just want to ask my sister if I can get back the money I invested. I'll take the money with me, and it should be able to solve most of the problems."
Gu Jiu laughed blankly, "Fart! Your money will continue to be invested in the business. When you get married, I will settle the settlement for you. If you want money, I will prepare it for you."
"How can I do that! I can't ask for money from my sister."
"Why can't you have it?"
"I can't. You're married, so I can't ask for your money."
Gu Jiu was furious.
She wants to cry for him.
I was already very sad, and I wanted to cry, so I didn't need to brew my emotions, and the tears fell in a blink of an eye.
"Sister, don't cry!" Gu Ting was terrified, he actually made his sister cry, it was a heinous crime.
"You don't want me to prepare luggage, and you don't want my money, I'm sad." Gu Jiu cried and complained.
Gu Ting was so anxious that he scratched his ears and complained, "Sister, don't cry!"
"Leave me alone. I feel uncomfortable. You don't love me anymore. Are you still the brother you were back then?"
"I am! I have been killing your brother."
"Then why did you refuse my money?"
"I, I, I, I am a big man, how can I ask for your money."
"In my eyes, there are only elder brothers, not big men."
Gu Jiu couldn't help crying, she didn't believe that Gu Ting could hold on.
Of course Gu Ting couldn't stand it.
He is not afraid of anything, even his old man Mr. Gu dared to contradict him. He was only afraid of Gu Jiu crying.
As soon as Gu Jiu cried, he immediately froze.
"Sister, don't cry. I promise you, you can do whatever you say. I won't leave until the spring, and there is still half a month left. You can order me as you like."
Gu Jiu wiped away her tears, choked up and said, "Are you serious?"
"It's absolutely true."
Gu Jiu smiled through tears, "Brother is so kind. You don't have to worry about anything with your luggage wrapped around me. As for your father, ask Sixth Brother to help you talk about it. Don't confront your father when you get excited. No good."
"Father, I have my own solution." Gu Ting looked as if he had already planned.
Gu Jiu didn't believe it at all.
Why
Because of Gu Ting's appearance, it seemed that he wanted to cause trouble.
Seeing that Gu Ting didn't listen, she didn't say much either. She planned to inform Gu Teng in private, and Gu Teng would be able to help Gu Teng if he came forward at a critical time.
Gu Ting was also very concerned about Gu Jiu, "Sister, how is Liu Zhao treating you?"
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "He is naturally kind to me, so don't make things difficult for him."
Gu Ting laughed heartily, very pleased with himself.
"I'm just upset that he chose to be his wife at the beginning. It's too hateful. This time you go back to your mother's house, and finally let me take the opportunity to deal with him."
Gu Jiu frowned, "Thank you brother."
It feels really good to have someone who cares and has someone to back you up.
…
After the Lantern Festival, the feasts between relatives and friends come to an end.
Everyone's diet has also become lighter, and it is called "cleaning the intestines".
During the Chinese New Year, the food and wine will inevitably be a little greasy. Cleanse the intestines, very good.
The imperial doctor came to the palace to ask for peace of mind.
When he arrived in front of Gu Jiu, he stretched out his hand to check his pulse. The imperial doctor looked shocked, and then said loudly: "Congratulations, madam, congratulations, madam, madam is happy."
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Gu Jiu was surprised and pretended to be.
"I'm pregnant?"
The imperial doctor smiled, "The diagnosis is correct, doesn't Madam feel it? Is the menstrual period delayed?"
Gu Jiu nodded slowly, "It was indeed delayed for a few days."
"Pregnancy will stop, Madam is the first child, I don't have experience to understand."
While the imperial physician was explaining to Gu Jiu, he was complaining about how unreliable the maid next to Gu Jiu was. Even if the maid doesn't know, doesn't the nanny also understand
Menstrual events are delayed, and I don't even know I'm pregnant.
Gu Jiu asked, "How is the fetus?"
"Madam, don't worry, the fetal image is very stable. Madam, you don't need to take care of it. You can eat and drink as usual during pregnancy. You don't need to change your eating habits."
"Don't you need to take anti-fetal medicine?" Gu Jiu was like a novice.
The imperial physician shook his head, "Madam is in good health, and the fetal image is stable, so you don't need to take anti-fetal medicine. As the saying goes, the medicine is three-point poisonous, so don't take it if you can."
Gu Jiu finally laughed, "Thank you, the imperial physician. My wife has a big reward."
A big reward finally brought the maidservants who were in surprise back to their senses.
Qingmei said with a smile: "The imperial physician please."
The imperial doctor carried the medicine box and left cheerfully.
All the maids and maids congratulated Gu Jiu together.
"Congratulations madam, congratulations madam."
"Thank God, the lady is finally pregnant."
"Great news, report it to the princess immediately."
"There is also the young master who needs to be notified."
"Madam, do you want a reward? After all, it's a great joy."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Reward money, everyone has it."
All the maids and mothers-in-law beamed with joy.
If you want to say who most hopes that there will be continuous happy events in the palace, it is none other than the servants.
Because once there is a happy event, there will be rewards.
Even the little maid who cleans has a part.
Gu Jiu is generous, he definitely doesn't want to send people away with a few copper coins.
The most rewards are one or two taels, and the least rewards are two hundred coins.
For a moment, the whole house was beaming with joy, thinking of Gu Jiu's well-being.
Everyone said in private, "The eldest lady should be in charge of the house. The eldest lady has the ability to make money, and she is generous."
"If Da Furen is allowed to take care of the property in the Fuchu, maybe the Fuzhong won't worry about money."
"Who said it wasn't? Do you still remember when the princess divided a shop and two villas for the eldest lady to take care of?"
"Remember! This matter has been going on for a while, and the fourth lady is very unconvinced."
"What's the use of being unconvinced by the fourth lady, and she has no ability to make money. I don't know the situation in the village, but I heard that after the shop came into the hands of the eldest lady, after some rectification, the business has really improved."
"Really? Isn't it just an ordinary grain and oil shop, how can the business be better?"
"You ask me, if I can answer, I will work with you here? I have long since taken refuge in Da Furen, and have a good meal with Da Furen."
Who doesn't want to eat and drink spicy food with the eldest lady, but they also need to have skills.
Look at the people that Madam needs to use, which one is not capable.
First of all, be able to read and write, but also be able to count, be able to take charge of one's own work, and can complete the tasks assigned on time no matter how big or small.
Just being able to read and write has knocked out ninety-nine out of ten people.
The reason why the eldest lady went to the Shaofu to be an important person was not because those little yellow men had been in the inner school and studied for a few days, and they could write and count.
Back then, the first batch of people who were selected by the eldest lady, whether it was Deng Cunli, Huang Zhuo, or Bai Zhongrongxin, all became big shots in their own right.
The scenery is infinite, envious of others.
Especially Xiao Huangmen, who was on the same starting line as Bai Zhong and the others, was so envious that his molars ached.
I only regret that I missed the opportunity to let Mrs. Zhao be chosen.
Not to mention Er Zhuang, who used to be an inconspicuous boy, but now he is called Mr. Chen outside, and people who fawn on him can line up from the street to the end of the street.
The person who gave him a woman was like a crucian carp crossing the river.
But Er Zhuang didn't dare to accept women casually, for fear of being set off.
Because of this, there were rumors that Er Zhuang was a broken sleeve.
All in all, anyone who wants to establish a relationship with Gu Jiu will first seek advice from Er Zhuang.
A boy, who has gotten to this point at such a young age, what a face!
Up and down the palace, I don't know how many people are envious of Er Zhuang's shit luck.
Are you saying Er Zhuang is strong
There are many people in the palace who are more capable than him.
It happened that such a good opportunity fell on Er Zhuang.
If there were still people who hesitated before, should they go to Gu Jiu to find an errand
Now that they know that Gu Jiu is pregnant, those people no longer hesitate. Already planning, when is the right time, how to make Da Furen notice her talent.
Xiao Qin'er was walking in the garden, and when she heard the servants gossiping about Gu Jiu's ability and generosity, she smiled coldly.
"It took two years to get pregnant. I really don't know what to be proud of."
With her head held high, she came to Chunhe Hall.
The news of Gu Jiu's pregnancy has been told to Princess Pei immediately.
Pei was very happy, and specially ordered someone to go to the yamen to call Liu Zhao back.
She chattered with Xiao Qin'er, "Your sister-in-law is finally pregnant, and this princess has settled one of her worries."
Xiao Qin'er said with a smile: "I'll go to congratulate my sister-in-law in a while, and congratulate her for her wish to come true."
"You should go and have a look."
The Pei family also sent someone to send generous gifts to Gu Jiu.
Ten brocade, ten satin, ten cotton, ten silk. There are also 50 catties of medicinal materials, 50 gold and silver zizi, plus a pair of jade bracelets, a pair of emerald earrings, and a set of ruby head and face jewelry.
This gift is very precious.
Although Mrs. Pei has various flaws, she is quite generous in her actions.
Looking at the presents that filled the room, Qingmei and the others were secretly dumbfounded despite their knowledge.
They thought that the wife was only pregnant, and the concubine sent so many gifts. When the wife gave birth to a son-in-law, wouldn't the whole house be filled with presents
Mother Fang said from the side: "The princess is still very concerned about the madam."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Nurse, take a trip to Chunhe Hall for me, and send that screen there, just as a little bit of filial piety from me as a daughter-in-law."
There is a double-sided embroidered screen in the storeroom, with four fans and the height of a person. There are pictures of ladies on both sides, but they are different.
And the embroidery thread used for double-sided embroidery is gold thread. The value of the embroidery screen was increased several times at once.
Coupled with the unparalleled embroidery work in the world, a single double-sided embroidered screen is worth thousands of gold.
The embroidered screen was sent back by someone sent by Rong Xin. It is said that it was embroidered by a world-renowned embroiderer. It took half a year and is very precious.
As a New Year's gift, Rong Xin sent the screen to Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu really likes the screen, but it's too big, she can't use it in the house, so it can only be put in the warehouse.
This time I gave it to Mrs. Pei, just as she said, with a little filial piety.
Nanny Fang took the screen to Chunhe Hall.
When Pei Shi saw the screen, he was overjoyed.
Gu Jiu doesn't like screens, she does.
Pei's favorite is to place various screens in the room.
However, most of the screens in the past were flowers, birds, and caterpillars. The double-sided embroidered screens with pictures of ladies are unique.
"The eldest daughter-in-law has a heart, tell her to take care of the baby, and don't have to come here to say hello."
"Thank you, ma'am, for your understanding."
"If she wants to eat or drink, just tell the kitchen to do it. She is the eldest daughter-in-law, and I hope this child can add a brother to the palace."
"Madam's baby must be a brother."
Nanny Fang was very sure.
The wife can only consolidate her position after giving birth to her brother.
In the afternoon, gifts from the palace were also delivered.
Concubine Xiao Shu was relieved when she found out that Gu Jiu was pregnant, Liu Zhao finally had a baby. Immediately ordered someone to give Gu Jiu a gift.
The gift from Concubine Xiao Shu was naturally extraordinary. Many of them are imperial creations, belonging to the royal family.
Even Concubine Xue Gui, Jiang Shuyi, and even Concubine Li De sent someone to send a gift that was neither light nor heavy.
Even more terrifying is yet to come.
Chen Dachang personally came to the palace to give Gu Jiu a gift.
After learning of Chen Dachang's arrival, Gu Jiu was in a bad mood.
She is only the emperor's grandson's wife, not Huang's wife.
An emperor's grandson's wife is pregnant, so why would the emperor go to war
At the knees of the emperor, there are dozens of emperor's grandsons, and there are no thirty or twenty married ones.
Before this, so many grandchildren of the emperor were pregnant and had children, and the emperor didn't move at all, so he didn't know.
Why do you make a special case when you come to her place.
Even if you want to give gifts, you can just send any servant over here, why did you send the big Buddha, Chen Dachang.
Terrible!
Gu Jiu can see it, but this time, she has become a thorn in the side of many people.
I don't know how many people secretly stabbed the villain and cursed her.
If the curse had worked, she would have died eight hundred times already.
Gu Jiu came to Shouchun Hall, the main hall of the palace, to receive the gift from the emperor.
In front of Chen Dachang, she secretly glanced at the gift list, and then she was very disgusted.
Son of Heaven, why don't you be so stingy.
A few broken Ruyi, a few pieces of jade sent her away.
It's better not to give anything, but to keep it in mind.
Chen Dachang noticed Gu Jiu's disgust at that moment, and laughed.
Sure enough, no emperor can say for sure.
Gu Jiu is a rich man who seems to be afraid of the imperial power, but actually he doesn't have much fear of the imperial power.
Based on how many times she has bargained with the emperor, it can be seen that as long as her life is not endangered, she is more courageous than anyone else.
"Is Madam not satisfied?" Chen Dachang asked with a half-smile.
Gu Jiu looked terrified, "Father-in-law was joking, His Majesty personally bestowed you with such a generous gift, there is no reason for dissatisfaction."
"Oh! As long as Madam is satisfied. Your Majesty ordered Madam to go to the palace to pay her respects when she is in good health."
Gu Jiu was a little confused, "I've been feeling unwell, and I don't know when I can leave to pay my respects to the palace."
"It doesn't matter, Madam can go anytime. Your Majesty welcomes you to go."
Gu Jiu blinked her eyes, was there any ambiguity in those words
She chuckled, "Elder-in-law really knows how to joke."
"Our family doesn't dare to joke about this kind of thing. His Majesty really welcomes Madam into the palace. Today His Majesty also asked, when is Madam planning to start construction on the project outside the South City Gate?"
Gu Jiu was vigilant in his heart, and said vaguely: "I haven't prepared everything one by one, and I don't know when it will start."
Chen Dachang had seen through your expression long ago, and said with a smile: "When Madam is ready to start construction, send someone to tell you. Your Majesty is very optimistic about you, and maybe he will help you."
Gu Jiu's nose was crooked with anger.
Who cares about the power of the emperor! It's clearly a money grab.
Others may not care about the emperor's attention, but Gu Jiu doesn't care at all, but despises it as a nuisance.
The emperor is so irritable, taking his money to cooperate in a project, Gu Jiu is not just idle.
If possible, she just wants to say a word to the emperor: Roll as far as you can.
Unfortunately, this dream is doomed to be shattered.
Seeing off Chen Dachang, Gu Jiu was really depressed.
Throwing the jade Ruyi, Yujue, which was bestowed by the emperor, to Qingmei casually, "Put it away, my wife is not rare."
Qingmei was speechless, "Madam, this is a reward from His Majesty, how can you be disrespectful."
Gu Jiu didn't listen to a word.
She is a little cranky.
Even Pei's sent someone to ask about the specific situation, but she didn't bother to pay attention.
It was Nanny Fang who entertained for her, but luckily she didn't offend anyone.
"Why is madam so temperamental? The emperor's rewards focus on dignity, not money value."
Gu Jiu rolled her eyes, "My wife doesn't care for this kind of decency."
He almost put her directly on the fire to fry, which is not decent, it is clearly Ling Chi.
She could imagine how many people would be cursing her.
When Liu Zhao came back, Gu Jiu said bluntly, "Your dear grandfather is very stingy, it's rare to reward me, but he broke Ruyi and Yujue with a few handfuls. I despise it and throw it into the warehouse to collect ashes."
Liu Zhao hummed, and said word by word: "It's a good throw!"
Gu Jiu was surprised, "I thought you would be dissatisfied, saying that you shouldn't be so disrespectful to the imperial gifts."
Liu Zhao smiled and said: "The emperor's grandfather is stingy, and it's not the first day. Since you don't like it, why should I force you to be respectful?"
Gu Jiu laughed, "This is disrespectful."
"So what? Who told him to be so stingy."
Gu Jiu smiled, Liu Zhao's words successfully pleased her.
She bent down and lowered her head, and kissed Liu Zhao on the cheek.
Liu Zhao's expression was gloomy, if she hadn't been pregnant, he really wanted to eat her.
…
Xingqing Palace.
When the emperor learned that Gu Jiu disliked the cheap gift he gave, he snorted twice, "Stinky girl, who is not grateful for the gift I sent out. That is, she dared to dislike it. Is it easy for me to have some money?"
"It's not easy, Your Majesty." Chen Dachang said serious nonsense.
The emperor told him, "When Gu Jiu asks the Shaofu for a loan, remember to give her some money. I also want to earn some pocket money to spend."
Chen Dachang laughed, "Your Majesty is wise."