The ledger has been checked.
In the past few years, the property under Mr. Gu's name has indeed increased a lot.
However, these increased industries were added one after another, scattered in various time periods.
There is no large amount of unknown property or huge sums of money on the ledger.
Of course, there is another situation where the huge sums of money corrupted by ink have not been recorded.
Gu Jiu stared at Gu Quan, "Are you sure that all properties under the master's name are registered in the ledger?"
"Small sure."
Gu Jiu didn't give up, "Is the master raising a room outside?"
The housekeeper, Gu Quan, shook his head again and again, like a rattle, "The master definitely didn't raise a house outside, and the small ones can be guaranteed."
Gu Jiu continued to ask: "Has the master ever taken back a large sum of gold and silver at once?"
The housekeeper Gu Quan asked: "I don't know what the second aunt said about the big sum, how much is the big sum?"
Gu Jiu snorted, "More than ten thousand taels."
Gu Quan thought for a while, "There have been two or three times. Each time it was more than ten thousand taels."
"When did this happen?"
Gu Quan said three times.
Gu Jiu frowned, the time was right for disaster relief.
Could it be that Mr. Gu is really greedy for disaster relief food
The housekeeper, Gu Quan, obviously thought of this, and he hastily defended Mr. Gu, "If the master is really greedy for disaster relief food, he will definitely not only get back 10,000 to 20,000 taels of silver. So much grain, if you resell it, it will cost more than 10,000 to 20,000 taels." , there are one hundred thousand and two hundred thousand."
Gu Jiu asked: "Where is the master's hidden silver? How much silver has he hidden in private?"
"This, this, this..."
"What, what, what are you still hesitating at this moment? Don't you want to know if the master is greedy for disaster relief food?"
After being stared at by Gu Jiu, Gu Quan was short of breath and took out the key to open the box.
Mr. Gu does not have much cash in his possession, only two or three thousand taels.
There are a lot of bank notes, and the bank notes in several boxes add up to four to five thousand taels.
However, there are new and old bank notes, and it is not like getting them back at once. It's more like accumulated over the years.
The housekeeper Gu Quan can also testify to this point.
"Second aunt, grandma, you must believe that the master is innocent. The master will never reach out to the relief food. This matter must have been caused by Mr. Ma. Now something happened, Mr. Ma is also missing, he must have taken refuge Who did it, concocted evidence to wrong the master."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Then send someone to investigate Master Ma. Even if a living person disappears, it is impossible to leave no trace."
"Well, how should I investigate? Do you want to report to the police?" Gu Quan asked in a low voice.
Gu Jiu glanced at him, "It's okay to report to the officials to show your innocence. I will also send someone to investigate Master Ma privately. I hope he is still alive."
"what?"
The housekeeper, Gu Quan, was frightened.
Gu Jiu sneered, "It's such a big case, it's nothing to be dead. You have to restrain the servants of the mansion so that there will be no more trouble."
"Little one obeys."
Gu Jiu left the study, intending to visit Mr. Gu.
Mr. Gu was still drinking, but he didn't let his concubine accompany him.
He was not surprised to see Gu Jiu at all.
"I heard that you came back early in the morning because of your father's business. Your father is an idiot. He told him to be cautious when he was on duty, but he just didn't listen. It's a foolish fool to take the old man's words as nothing. "
Gu Jiu sat down at the wine table, "The old man drank it in the morning. Don't you want to lose your health?"
Mr. Gu laughed, "I've lived for decades, which is enough for me. Life is about eating and drinking. If you can't eat and drink to your heart's content, how can you live this day? Don't worry, I won't die in a while. The prescription you prescribed , the old man has been taking it on time."
Gu Jiu was angry, "Old man, you are ruining your body."
"Don't worry about the old man's body, let's talk about your father."
Gu Jiu's eyebrows moved slightly, "The old man knew that something would happen to my father?"
"Hmph!" Old Master Gu looked displeased, "When your father was promoted to be the servant of the household department, the old man reminded him, but he didn't listen. Do you really think that the position of the servant of the household department is better than that of the governor of the capital? It's really stupid."
Gu Jiu tried to ask: "From the old man's point of view, what is the ins and outs of father's case this time?"
Mr. Gu shook his head, "It's hard to say. It's an extraordinary time."
Gu Jiu frowned slightly, "Father's case, the ulterior motive is really in Prince Ning's Mansion?"
"Maybe, maybe not." Mr. Gu said vaguely.
Gu Jiu was worried, "So I've got my father involved."
Mr. Gu shook his head repeatedly, "You can't think like this. Your father is doomed to die like this, and with his means, not this year but next year, sooner or later he will fall.
It's okay to stumble now, your father's case can't decide the crown prince. If His Majesty really chooses King Ning, he will not change his mind just because of your father's case. In the same way, if Your Majesty did not choose King Ning, he would not choose King Ning because your father was law-abiding. "
Gu Jiu nodded, the reason is this.
"Now I'm not sure who is planning all this behind the scenes. I feel that anyone is possible. I know that my father's case can't stop King Ning and Gongzi Zhao, but it's so weird to do it again. Is it aimed at me? The project outside the South Car Gate?"
Mr. Gu reminded: "Since you think this is strange, you should be careful. Be careful in everything."
"I listen to the old man, the old man should also take care of his health."
Mr. Gu waved his hand, not caring at all, "Don't worry, I'm not dead yet."
Gu Jiu said: "People in the house are in a state of panic, the wife doesn't do anything at all, it all depends on Hu's sister-in-law to take care of it. When necessary, the old man should also stand up and calm people's hearts."
Mr. Gu laughed, "It's not as serious as you think. Dafang and his family are fine. If Dafang doesn't have an accident, the house won't be in chaos. Don't worry about it."
Gu Jiu nodded, "I will arrange someone to investigate the disappearance of Master Ma. When I have news, I will send someone to report."
"Go, go. You are all busy people, don't waste time with this old man."
Gu Jiu once again reminded Mr. Gu to take care of his health before getting up and leaving.
Gu Shan and Hu Shi sent her out together.
Mrs. Hu said: "Your sixth brother went to Dali Temple to visit the master, and he should be back by now. Second aunt might as well stay and have lunch, and leave after your sixth brother comes back."
Gu Jiu shook his head, "No! I have to go back to the palace to arrange the next things. Sister-in-law and fourth sister, don't worry, father's matter seems dangerous, and it will be resolved sooner or later. Father will be able to return to the mansion safely soon."
"Really?" Gu Shan cried with joy, "Thank you, Second Sister, that's great."
No wonder Gu Shan was so excited.
She has an engagement with the second wife of Zhu Guogong's mansion, and the wedding will be in the spring of next year.
Mrs. Gu is going to jail, if she is convicted, her marriage may fall through.
Since yesterday, while she wanted to comfort the collapsed Xie, she was also worried about Master Gu and her own marriage.
After one night, blisters appeared in the mouth, which was burning and painful.
Others comforted her with tens of words, saying that Mr. Gu will return safely, but nothing can compare to Gu Jiu's words of comfort.
Gu Jiu took out a handkerchief and wiped Gu Shan's tears, "Fourth sister, don't cry, everything will be fine. Please ask my sister-in-law in the house."
"It's all what I should do. I'm really sorry that the second aunt and grandma went here and didn't eat any food."
"Sister-in-law, don't be polite to me. I'll come to eat sister-in-law's banquet when I'm done with my work."
"Then it's settled."
Gu Jiu got into the carriage at the second gate and set off back to the palace.
Waking up early in the morning, Gu Jiu was a little groggy after being so busy.
Coupled with the rickety carriage, Gu Jiu felt a little drowsy.
The carriage passed through the lively market, listening to the noise outside the carriage, Gu Jiu no longer knew what day it was.
"Scared horse! Get out of the way!"
Suddenly, a roar burst in the ear, deafening.
Immediately afterwards, the carriage speeded up, swaying left and right.
Gu Jiu woke up from the drowsiness in an instant.
"Hurry up madam, the horse is frightened."
Xu Yousi's voice came from outside, as well as the coachman's panting.
Gu Jiu tightly gripped the frame of the car, and her body hit the car wall one after another, killing her from the pain.
Qingmei yelled twice, hit her head on the car, and passed out.
Outside the carriage, weeping, shouting, screaming, panic...
The whole bazaar was completely chaotic because of the sudden appearance of the startled horse.
The ground shook.
Like an earthquake.
Dozens of startled horses galloped through the market, causing chaos like purgatory on earth.
Gu Jiu was terrified.
How could there be so many startled horses in the capital market. But it was still on her way back to the palace.
Although she didn't want to make this guess, it was obvious that it was aimed at her.
All these startled horses came towards her.
The screams of the people have gone away.
The carriage had left the market and was rushing out of the city.
The speed of the carriage was too fast, and an obstacle caused the car to crash directly.
The carriage overturned, and the horses fell to the ground and wailed.
Gu Jiu's eyes were blurred, and her vision was blocked.
Something, hot and sticky.
I wiped my face, did it turn out to be bleeding
Many people rushed towards the carriage.
who is it
Who is this person
Gu Jiu tried to open his eyes wide, trying to remember this scene.
However, the memory finally freezes on a pair of leather boots. When she wanted to look up along the boots, her body couldn't hold on any longer, and she passed out completely.
…
Martial law was imposed in the capital, and once the evening passed, there were no pedestrians on the road.
Only Xiuyiwei and Wucheng Bingmasi patrolled the sub-regions to ensure the security of the capital.
In an alley in the south of the city, there is a small house in the innermost part, which looks very inconspicuous.
Only when you walk in and go through the back door do you realize that this building is unique.
Gu Jiu was groggy and seemed to have woken up, but she couldn't open her eyes, and she was in a daze.
It was as if someone was speaking in my ear.
"Be sure to cure her! If something goes wrong, you all know the consequences."
"Don't worry, my lord, Ma'am is only traumatized."
"... wake her up as soon as possible."
"Why hasn't she woke up yet?"
Who, exactly who was speaking in her ear.
Is it Liu Zhao
Why didn't I hear Brother Yu's cry.
Brother Yu likes to cry so much, her crying must be indispensable.
One morning, sunlight fell through the window into the bedroom.
Countless dust is flying under the light.
Gu Jiu finally woke up.
She didn't move, didn't open her eyes, she pretended that she was still in a coma, and even her breathing remained the same.
For others, faking a coma may be difficult.
For Gu Jiu, who lived in a hospital as her home in her previous life, pretending to be unconscious is simply her innate skill. She takes the second place, and no one dares to take the first place.
She maintained a long breath, felt the movement around her, and made sure that there was no second person in the room before she opened her eyes.
This is not the palace!
At first glance, she judged that this was not any place she was familiar with.
However, the layout of this bedroom is even more luxurious than her bedroom in the palace.
The ground is covered with authentic Persian carpets worth thousands of dollars.
On the wall, there are paintings left by everyone thousands of years ago.
The incense burner is an antique from the previous dynasty, maybe it was a gift from the emperor.
Even the bed she was lying on was a master craftsman. Its exquisite carvings are really rare.
Not to mention gauze tents and quilts, all of which are rare items worth thousands of gold.
Has she entered the den of thieves of some nouveau riche
If she hadn't been sure that her body was still her own, she would have thought she had time-traveled again.
crunch!
The door opens from the outside.
Gu Jiu lay still, closed her eyes and continued to pretend to be unconscious.
The door opened, and more sunlight came in, bringing warmth.
Who is in
The footsteps on the carpet were light but decisive.
The visitor stood by the bed, staring at her.
She suddenly felt as if she was being targeted by a poisonous snake.
This is a man.
Strong masculine breath, people can not ignore.
"Since Madam is awake, why don't you open your eyes? Madam has been in a coma for so many days, aren't you hungry?"
was found.
Gu Jiu opened her eyes and looked at the person who came, "It turned out to be you!"