"How long has your aunt and grandma been doing this job of entertaining the young masters of aristocratic families from other places? How much money did you get?"
Gu Jiu was very calm.
On the other hand, Gu Teng was so angry that he was about to explode on the spot.
Up to now, the maid Putao has nothing to say, and she dare not hide anything.
There's no use hiding it. What should be said should not be said, everything has been said, Gu Yue naturally cannot tolerate her.
Putao hoped that Gu Jiu would save her life for the sake of her honesty.
"I have been working for nearly a year, and I have received more than a dozen princes from other families who came to Beijing. The slaves don't know exactly how much money they got. I guess it can be one or two thousand taels."
Gu Jiu asked again: "Did your aunt say anything in private? For example, what are your plans for the future?"
Putao shook her head, and said cautiously: "I mentioned it once or twice, but she didn't say anything serious. She often said that instead of getting married, it's better to live like this. When the young master grows up, he will naturally take care of her."
The son mentioned in Putao's mouth refers to the child Gu Yue stayed in Chu Palace.
Gu Jiu sneered, "She thinks it's beautiful. She never thought that one day when something happens, will her son still recognize her as a mother?"
The maid Putao shivered for a moment, "I probably haven't thought about it. My aunt and grandma never entertain the local sons of the capital."
Gu Jiu smiled sarcastically, "Didn't you hear a saying that there is no impenetrable wall in the world. A maid like you doesn't understand the truth that paper can't wrap fire, so can she understand it
As more and more men come into contact with her, sooner or later her story will be spread.
At that time, not only will she lose face, but the Gu family will also be ashamed because of her. Fortunately, it was discovered early and did not cause a catastrophe. "
Gu Teng said angrily: "I'm going to finish her right now. Bitch, a shameful thing, and expecting her son to take care of her, let her dream."
"Sixth brother calm down, there's no need to dirty your hands for Gu Yue."
Gu Jiu called the excited Gu Cheng to stop, and then said: "The matter about Gu Yue must be kept secret. If it is not convenient for the servants of Zhuangzi, Brother Six, let me take care of it.
Those servants in Grange who were bribed, shut up those who should be shut up, and dismissed those who should be dismissed. All in all, everything must be invisible, and people outside cannot be aware of the abnormal situation. "
Gu Cheng took a deep breath, and said solemnly: "Thank you, Second Sister, I have to trouble you again."
"Brother Six, you are polite. I am also a daughter of the Gu family. How can I stand by and watch Gu Yue ruin the reputation of the Gu family."
After a pause, Gu Jiu continued to ask Putao, "Is there anything else I haven't explained. I'll give you a chance to explain things clearly."
Putao looked at Gu Jiu eagerly, "Will Madam keep the slaves alive?"
Gu Jiu looked at her with a half-smile, "You are not qualified to negotiate conditions. Either you explain everything clearly, or Mrs. Ben personally sends gifts and goes to jail."
Putao shivered, feeling very frightened.
She hesitated, "There is one more thing, this servant wants to report to Madam."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Say it."
"The death of the uncle in Haixibo Mansion was not an accident, but man-made."
"What did you say?" Gu Cheng was shocked.
Gu Jiu stopped Gu Cheng, "Sixth brother, don't worry, listen to her."
Putao went all out, "At that time, my aunt and grandma were bullied in Haixibo Mansion. Zhao Erlang was a broken sleeve. He didn't like women at all. After the elders in Haixibo Mansion forced him to stay, he felt resentment and vented it all on On my aunt. My aunt really can't take it anymore, so, just... "
Gu Jiu stared at her, "Just what? If you want to kill Zhao Erlang, you can't rely on your aunt alone. Zhao Erlang was injured on the mountain outside Zhuangzi. Who did it? Who helped your aunt?"
Putao's face was pale, and he said tremblingly: "Yes, it was Master Xie who helped my aunt. Zhao Erlang was injured and needed to change his dressing every day. My aunt tampered with the medicine, and then Zhao Erlang disappeared. The reason I have to keep Zhao Erlang's filial piety for one year, and it is also for outsiders to see, in order to clear the suspicion."
Gu Teng looked terrified, "It's really appalling. Even at that time, she committed the crime of killing her husband."
Gu Teng's face turned pale, obviously he was stimulated a lot.
If any one of these things is taken out and placed on a certain person alone, it is enough to be appalling.
However, when it came to Gu Yue, it was just one piece and countless pieces.
As the saying goes, if there is one, there are two.
Even her own husband can be murdered, so what Gu Yue did later is nothing.
Gu Jiu knew for a long time that Gu Yue had tampered with Zhao Erlang's medicine, but she never knew that Xie Shi would be the person behind her helping her.
"It seems that from the beginning to the end, Xie Shi has never been missing from your aunt's side. Your aunt is on good terms with him, why didn't he marry your aunt?"
Putao quickly said: "After my aunt came back from Haixibo Mansion, Young Master Xie originally wanted to marry her, but he said several times that he would go to the mansion to hire her. It was my aunt who stopped him and refused to marry him."
When Gu Jiu heard this, he couldn't help laughing.
She was very clear about Gu Yue, "Your aunt is high-minded and wants to climb high, so naturally she doesn't like Xie Shi.
She used Xie Shi to marry into the palace, and she got her wish. Who would have thought that in the end, it was because of Xie Shi that she was kicked out of the palace.
If Xie Shi hadn't married, she might have resigned herself to her fate and married Xie Shi after she was kicked out of the palace.
However, Xie Shi already had a wife, and she was unwilling to marry a widower as a stepmother, and wanted to live a luxurious life, so she secretly started a skin business. Am I right? "
The servant girl Putao kowtowed, "The servant girl has confessed everything, there is not a single lie."
Gu Jiu smiled sarcastically, "You two, master and servant, are really impressive. You and Xie Shi have been together for a long time, right?"
Putao buried her head on the ground and kept saying, "Madam please spare my life, please Madam spare my life."
Gu Jiu coughed lightly and slapped her hands.
Soon, Xu Yousi brought someone in, gagged Putao's mouth, and dragged him out.
Gu Cheng was anxious and angry, like ants on a hot pan.
"Second sister, what should I do with Gu Yue's place? Can I tell my father about this?"
Gu Jiu shook her head, "Continue to hide it from my father. I will take care of Gu Yue's. But I have to meet her first."
Gu Teng said: "She is very crazy, and she has been making troubles since she came back from the farm yesterday. I simply ordered someone to give her medicine and tell her to lie down."
"Sixth brother handled it well. It happens that there is still time. I will go to see her."
"I'm worried that she will bump into the second sister." Gu Teng was not at ease.
"I can't talk about conflict with my family. Don't worry, Sixth Brother, I just saw her, and I have something to say to her. After that, I can take care of it as I like. She must not continue to tarnish the reputation of the Gu family."
Gu Yue was imprisoned in the small courtyard in the northwest corner.
This place is remote, and the weather is cold now, so few people come here.
Gu Teng locked her here to prevent her from making trouble and alarming other people in the mansion.
crunch!
The door panel is old, and it creaks when pushed lightly.
There was a brazier burning in the room, but it still couldn't get warm.
The servants hurriedly added two more braziers before inviting Gu Jiu in.
Gu Jiu stepped on the floor and walked into the bedroom.
Gu Yue was lying on the bed, limp and weak.
"Help her up."
Gu Jiu sat down on the chair, and the servants brought two pillows and put them on the head of the bed, and then helped Gu Yue to sit up.
Then, the servants poured medicine on Gu Yue.
"Cough cough cough..."
Gu Yue coughed violently. After coughing, she was finally able to make a sound, but her voice was hoarse and harsh.
She looked resentfully, "How could it be you?"
Gu Jiu smiled contemptuously, "Who would it be if it wasn't me? If it was your father, do you think you could lie on the bed and grin at someone?"
"Shut up, it's your turn to take care of my affairs."
Gu Jiu said: "You think I want to take care of your disgusting things? You are willing to degenerate and ruin the reputation of the Gu family, aren't you quite proud?"
Gu Yue smiled coldly, "I'm a widow, the Gu family can't control which man I want to be with. You guys let me go quickly."
Gu Jiu sneered, "I thought you were just crazy and bold, but I didn't expect you to be so stupid. The Gu family really can't control which man you are with. But the premise is that you are with the other party, not in the business of flesh and blood. It's shameful for you to say that business is a spring for widows to seek women."
"Shut up, shut up. You don't want to slander me. You want to see my jokes and ridicule me, don't think about it. You get out, it's not your turn to ask about my affairs."
Gu Yue was so crazy, her eyes were red. She hates, rages, agitates, howls.
It doesn't matter if anyone appears here, except that it cannot be Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu stared at her, and when Gu Yue's madness was over, she laughed, "Seeing me here, do you feel ashamed and humiliated? Are you not reconciled? After fighting for so many years, the result is still lost."
"What are you, I won't be reconciled." Gu Yue scolded angrily.
Gu Jiu smiled contemptuously, "Back when we lived under the same roof, you dominated me everywhere, and you were so proud. Now, I haven't done anything yet, but you have turned yourself into a prostitute, and I am the high-ranking prince's wife , can you be willing? When you see me, you may be bleeding in your heart."