Gu Jiu fell asleep.
After all, having a baby hurts your vitality. After being excited for so long, it's time to have a good sleep to restore your vitality.
Liu Zhao was flipping through a book, sitting by the bed, watching over the mother and son.
The child has to eat every one and a half hours.
In order not to wake up the sleeping Gu Jiu, as soon as the child made any movement, Liu Zhao quickly put down the book, picked the child up and handed it to the nanny.
The three nannies took turns to rest, and the brat didn't have to worry about running out of milk.
Liu Zhao, on the other hand, has become more and more proficient at holding children, and after a few days, he has become an old hand at holding children.
With Liu Zhao's help, Gu Jiu got a good night's sleep. She persisted in activities during the day, and her body recovered very quickly.
When it was time for the third bath, everyone came to visit her and said she looked good.
In order to welcome the third bath, Gu Jiu secretly washed her face and body with hot water without telling Nanny Fang, combed her hair neatly, and did not forget to wear a woolen cap.
She is glad that it is autumn and the weather is neither cold nor hot. Don't have to suffer from the scorching heat.
Relatives and friends are all here.
The sisters of the Gu family chatted around her.
"Sister Xiaojiu, let those people who said you were a sick child look at you, how good you look after giving birth just a few days ago. What kind of sick child is it? It's all made up to slander people."
Gu Mei was straightforward.
When she said this, Mrs. Xie happened to bring Gu Shan and the others in.
Xie Shi paused, and his face became a little unnatural.
"It turned out that Aunt Xie is here, I'm so blind, how did I see it." Gu Mei got up and saluted.
Mrs. Xie coughed lightly and smiled, "I just arrived. You guys came quite early."
"Everyone cares about Sister Xiaojiu, so naturally you have to come here earlier. What did Aunt Xie bring for Sister Xiaojiu?"
Xie frowned slightly, why did she feel that Gu Mei was deliberately targeting her. Or is it an illusion.
Gu Jiu pulled Gu Mei's sleeve and smiled at her.
Gu Mei whispered: "After all these years, I have to vent my anger on your behalf."
"Thank you, Sister Mei."
Xie walked into the bedroom, followed by Gu Shan, Gu Lin, and sister-in-law Hu. There are also the eldest aunt Zhang, the eldest sister-in-law Xiao Zhang, and the sixth younger sister Gu Jun.
"I'm so glad you're all here."
Gu Jiu got up from the bed and greeted everyone.
"Lie down, lie down quickly. What are you doing, a confinement woman?"
The eldest aunt Zhang was so nervous that she quickly escorted Gu Jiu back to the bed.
Gu Jiu smiled, didn't argue with everyone, and sat on the bed honestly.
"They said you look good, but I still don't believe it. When I got closer, I found that you look good. It seems that your birth went very smoothly."
The eldest aunt Zhang looked at Gu Jiu carefully and nodded secretly.
Her complexion is good, which shows that Gu Jiu has not been wronged in the palace.
Thinking about it, how could a person who can go out to do business all day long be wronged.
Gu Jiu rubbed her cheek and laughed, "Maybe it's because I had a good rest these two days, so I recovered faster."
"Is the child not fussy?"
"There are nurses, mothers, and maids to take care of them, so I didn't bother."
Gu Jiu answered selectively, saving enough face for Liu Zhao in front of others. It didn't say that Liu Zhao kept vigil every night.
These days, the dignified grandson keeps vigil every night, and it is definitely a shame to speak out.
In the world's conception, a man is a good man if he takes time out to visit his wife and children every day.
Vigil? That is impossible.
Not to mention that men can't accept it, women in this era can't accept it either.
It seems that a man who guards his wife and children every day will become very unpromising.
Gu Jiu also didn't know what relationship between being a responsible man and being unpromising.
The eldest aunt Zhang said again: "Confine yourself to the confinement with peace of mind, don't worry about it. Taking care of your body is more important than anything else."
Gu Jiu smiled sweetly, "Thank you, auntie, for your concern, I understand. I don't care about outside matters now. Just focus on myself and the child."
"That's right. Take good care of your body and add a brother or sister to my brother next year."
Gu Jiu nodded meekly, she looked very virtuous and gentle, she was really a good woman.
Gu Shan asked curiously: "Second Sister, where is Brother? Why didn't you see him?"
"Nurse takes the nurse with her, and will bring her in when she's full."
"Second sister's child must be very good-looking."
Gu Jiu was not modest at all, "The baby looks like a son, it is indeed very good-looking."
"Have you chosen a name?" Hu asked.
Gu Jiu shook her head, "I haven't decided on a name yet, let his father think about it slowly."
She doubted whether Liu Zhao could give the baby a nice name.
After so many days, it's still called Baby Baby, and I don't even have a proper name.
But everyone flattered: "Young Master must choose a very good name. My brother is born with good fortune, and he will be rich and powerful in the future."
"Thank you for your kind words."
Nanny Fang came in and greeted everyone to drink tea in the flower hall outside.
Everyone exhorted a few words and filed out.
Gu Mei stayed in the bedroom to talk with Gu Jiu.
After the baby was fed, he looked satisfied and was carried in by the nanny.
Gu Mei teased the child, "You look really good."
Gu Jiu asked, "Who do you think the baby looks like?"
"Hmm..." Gu Mei observed carefully, "It's more like a son's edict."
"Really? I can't see anything. They all say that the child looks like whom, and I can't see it no matter how I look."
Gu Mei laughed, "Sometimes people are like this. When you look at other people's children, you can tell who they look like at a glance. When you look at your own children, you can't tell who they look like, so you just think that the child looks like that. Who is it?" Neither."
Gu Jiu nodded, deeply agreeing, "Sister Mei is right. I think the eldest brother in our house is just like the chairman of the son."
Gu Mei lowered her voice and asked: "You gave birth to a son-in-law, so there is no disturbance in the fourth room, right?"
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Xiao Qin'er gave birth to the eldest son of the royal family. She is so arrogant that she would not make a fuss. But the second sibling, who heard that she was a little stimulated, took the opportunity to teach the two fussy little maids a lesson."
"The second wife of your family is also suffering." Gu Mei sighed, "But I can understand her. When I gave birth to Niu Niu, I was also disgusted by people in various ways. She has not yet conceived a second child. It is inevitable to have a bad head. Sister Xiaojiu, please forgive me."
Gu Jiu responded with a smile, "Sister Mei is kind-hearted, don't worry, I have a very generous heart."
Gu Mei was a little embarrassed, "I just feel sorry for each other and feel the same. I know how uncomfortable it is to give birth to a daughter for the first time. Moreover, she only got pregnant after three or four years of marriage, and the situation is even more difficult than mine."
"Sister Mei, don't worry about her. My second younger sibling is strong-minded, and no difficulty will break her."
"That's good!"
The baby fell asleep like a little angel.
Gu Jiu said: "I need to trouble Sister Mei to tell all the sisters that there will be no dividends at the end of this year. Wait until next year, and I will give everyone a big red envelope."
"What are you talking about now? Confine yourself to confinement. Anyone with eyes can see the project outside the South City Gate. It won't be completed in three to five years. In the first year, all the money will be spent outside. How can there be no money? Just pay dividends."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Thank you sister Mei for understanding me."
Gu Mei said again: "You don't have to worry about other people, I will make it clear to everyone. Everyone has confidence in you and hopes that this project can continue."
"Will definitely keep doing it."
Gu Mei brought up the matter of the Zhu family again, "You are fighting with the Zhu family. I listened to the news outside the mansion, and I was so worried that I was dying. The Zhu family is rich and powerful, I am really worried that you will not be able to handle it.
In the end you pulled it off, and I'm so happy for you. Now that the Zhu family is busy selling their properties and filling all kinds of holes, it must be a serious blow to their vitality. Not a few years to recover from. Sister Xiaojiu, you should seize the opportunity to develop well. In the future, he will be able to truly compete with the Zhu family. "
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Sister Mei still understands me."
"I don't have your skills, so I can't help. But it's okay to contribute money and effort. When you need me to come forward, just ask."
"I won't be polite to Sister Mei."
Xiao Cui came in from the outside, "Report to Madam Qi, the Liangdi of the Wangfu is here."
"Which royal concubine Liang?"
Xiaocui felt a little uncomfortable, "It's Grandma Sangu."
Gu Jiu patted his head, could it be possible that a person would be stupid for three years after being pregnant. She didn't expect Gu Yue.
"Why is Gu Yue here? I didn't invite her?"
"She said that today is the day when brother washes his hands. As brother's aunt, she has to come."
Gu Jiu rolled her eyes, "She is as thick-skinned as a city wall. Where is she now?"
"The concierge didn't stop her and let her in. She'll be in the east courtyard right away. Madam, do you want to see her?" Xiaocui asked cautiously.
Gu Mei said to Gu Jiu: "If sister Xiao Jiu doesn't want to see her, I will block her for you."
Gu Jiu shook her head, "I dare not see her if she dares to come. Nanny, hold me down and don't allow anyone to approach me."
"The servant obeys."
The nurse backed away with her sleeping brother in her arms.
…
Today is Gu Yue's second visit to Prince Ning's Mansion.
She used the excuse of cleaning up for Gu Jiu's child, and managed to get out of the Prince Chu's mansion. It was rare for her to come out to breathe.
Walking in Ning Wang's mansion full of flowers, she clutched the handkerchief, her heart was constantly sour.
From wherever the eyes can see, it can be seen that Prince Ning's Mansion is much richer than Prince Chu's Mansion.
After all, one has been in business for twenty or thirty years, and the other has only been in business for a few years.
In terms of background alone, Chu Palace is not as good as Ning Palace.
Thinking of Gu Jiu's current prestige, status, and being the eldest daughter-in-law, she almost beat her by more than ten blocks.
Gu Yue was very unbalanced.
When she arrived at the east courtyard, she learned that Gu Jiu lived in such a big house, with three entrances, one courtyard within another, and her jealousy reached its peak.
Thinking that she is in Chu Palace, she only deserves to live in a small courtyard.
The maid and mother-in-law brought the children, and they almost couldn't fit.
With this gap, tell her clearly how big the gap is between her and Gu Jiu.
At the same time, it made her realize once again that a concubine is a concubine.
Even if she is the prince's concubine, her status is not that high.
It's nothing more than saying it better.
"Gu Liangdi, this way please."
The maid said politely.
Gu Yue's eyes were red, she stared at the servant girl, "What did you call me?"
The servant girl looked puzzled, "Aren't you Gu Liangdi?"
Gu Yue gritted her teeth, "I am your wife's biological sister, you have to call me Sangu Grandma."
The servant girl laughed, "I'm afraid Gu Liangdi has some misunderstanding. This is not Gu's mansion, but the palace of the king. Naturally, the relationship is based on the mansion of the king. Gu Liangdi is from the mansion of the king of Chu. If I don't call you Gu Liangdi, why should I call you Aunt Gu?"
Gu Yue's face was flushed with anger, and her chest heaved rapidly, "Is this how your palace greets guests?"
The servant girl was neither humble nor overbearing, "If Gu Liangdi insists on having trouble addressing her, why not please go back. My wife is in confinement, so I really don't have time to discuss such trivial matters with you."
"You..." Gu Yue tried hard to suppress the anger in her heart, "What's your name? Who's the name?"
"The servant girl serves chess, the first-class maidservant next to the son, and now serves by the lady's side."
Shiqi held his head high, very proud.
Gu Yue stared at her suspiciously, she was dressed as a maid, she wasn't an aunt, maybe she was a bed warmer girl.
"Hmph, no wonder you are so arrogant. It turns out that you are relying on Young Master Zhao's favor. My second sister is so blind that she will let you serve by her side. Is there no one around her?"
Gu Yue thought she had seen through the truth, not to mention how comfortable she was.
No matter how powerful Gu Jiu is, Liu Zhao still has a maid.
Shiqi raised his eyebrows and smiled sarcastically, "Naturally, the maidservant dares to be presumptuous because of my wife's favor. If Gu Liangdi is dissatisfied, why not please go back to Prince Chu's residence. Prince Ning's residence cannot afford to entertain such an honored guest as you."
"Presumptuous! I'm here to visit my second sister, lead the way."
The quarrel between the two of them has already caused everyone to watch.
Gu Yue wants to save face, so she has the nerve to continue making noise. Arguing with a maid and losing her position.
Shiqi held his head high and held his chest high, leading the way.
Soon I arrived at the upper room in the east courtyard.
The upper room in the east courtyard is naturally very grand.
There are four upper rooms with six side rooms, and there are also kitchen, side room, porter room, bathroom and Baosha.
And each room is big enough and bright.
Gu Yue carefully looked at the surrounding environment, this is the place where people live.
Compared with this, his own small courtyard is like a place where servants live.
At this moment, Gu Yue was extremely heartbroken.
They were originally sisters from the same starting point. In just a few years, one was high and the other fell into the dust.
Even if you can convince yourself, it's hard to get over it.
The most painful thing in the world is not not getting what you ask for, but being unable to calm down.
If you can't get what you want, because you can't get it, it's more a pity.
It's hard to calm down, because I had a chance to get it, but I didn't get it in the end, and it happened to be got by someone who didn't like it. A heart that is almost tormented mad by jealousy.
There was always a breath in my heart, and I was afraid that I would hold it for a lifetime.
"Ma'am, Gu Liangdi has arrived."
As soon as Xiao Cui finished speaking, the door curtain was raised, and Gu Jiu saw Gu Yue as soon as she looked up.
The two sisters have not seen each other for almost a year. The last time we met was at Gu Mei's plum blossom feast.
Gu Yue was obviously plump, with more flesh on her cheeks, and at the same time she looked three or four years older. It's not as tender as it used to be.
"The third sister is here, please sit down."
Gu Jiu greeted him politely.
"Second Sister, I'm here to visit you. Sister Mei is here too."
Gu Mei looked at her with a half-smile, "Today is my son's third day, of course I'm here. Sister Yue, how did you come out of Chu Palace? Will Princess Chu agree with you to leave the palace?"
Gu Yue was embarrassed for a moment, she smiled, and dispelled Gu Mei's insinuation, "My princess and concubine asked me to come and visit her when she learned that my brother was in trouble. Originally, my concubine and concubine would also come, but She is inconvenient, so I am here to visit Second Sister on behalf of Chu Palace."
"Can you represent Chu Palace?" Gu Mei chuckled, "Sister Yue never blush when she speaks big."
Gu Yue narrowed her eyes slightly, "Is sister Mei misunderstood me? After all, I am also a good lady of the palace. When I visit relatives and friends, why can't I represent the palace of Chu. And I still visit my own sister."
Gu Jiu didn't forget to remind Gu Yue, "Same father and half mother don't count as multiple relatives."
Gu Yue was impatient, but could only endure it.
She said weakly: "I know that my second sister is dissatisfied with me, so I don't dare to disturb you on weekdays. But today is the day when my brother washes up for the third time. As the child's aunt, I have to come."
Gu Jiu said politely: "You have a heart. I will thank you on behalf of my child."
Gu Yue laughed happily, "Second sister is too polite. What about the child, can you take a look?"
But Gu Jiu said: "Third sister, let's go to the flower hall to drink tea. My wife is also in the flower hall. She misses you very much, so hurry over there."
Gu Yue was stunned for a moment, "Is mother here too?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "Of course. You can come, can my wife not come?"
Gu Yue was embarrassed.
Gu Jiu didn't want to see her so much, she didn't even want to put on a show. They are all mothers, why are they so stingy.
"Second sister really hates me?" Gu Yue burst into tears.
Everyone was dumbfounded, this man's ability to cry when he said it was amazing.
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Come here, invite Gu Liangdi to drink tea in the flower hall."
"Second sister, why are you so cruel?" Gu Yue cried and questioned.
Gu Jiu laughed mockingly, "I don't owe you anything, don't look at me like an abandoned woman looks at a heartless man. I never abandoned you from beginning to end."