Aunt Bai was extremely angry.
Recently, the wind has been going smoothly, and it has really blown Aunt Bai's mind.
She always thinks that she has no plans to escape from Xie's schemes, and she can also make Xie deflated, so her and Gu Jiu's fighting strength should be on the same level.
She planned this matter, but Gu Jiu didn't fall for it
how can!
Is Gu Jiu really stronger than her? It didn't even fit.
Aunt Bai frowned, "We have the same interests as the second girl. If this matter succeeds, it won't do her any harm. Why would she refuse?"
Aunt Bai couldn't figure it out.
Gu Lin said weakly: "Auntie, everyone is busy preparing to go back to the capital recently, the second sister probably doesn't have time."
Aunt Bai looked at Gu Lin.
Gu Lin added: "Besides, I don't think Second Sister is the kind of person who can control her casually.
Auntie wanted her second sister to fight with his wife, she must have seen it.
Maybe she didn't want to get involved with her aunt, so she refused. "
Aunt Bai suddenly laughed.
Gu Lin was curious, "What is Auntie laughing at? Did I say something wrong?"
"No. I was thinking, my Lin'er has finally grown up, it's really good to think of so many things."
Gu Lin laughed happily, "Auntie, do you think I'm right?"
Aunt Bai smiled, "Onlookers are clear, authorities are confused. I didn't expect Lin'er to see this matter better than I do."
Aunt Bai reflected on herself, she was really getting carried away recently, whether it's good or bad.
She even underestimated Gu Jiu, just because she won a round of martial arts with Xie Shi.
Careless!
The child has not yet been born, and it is not sure whether it is a son. If you make a careless mistake at this time, the consequences may be disastrous.
Aunt Bai caressed her abdomen, she had to remind herself all the time, before the child was born, she must not be careless, let alone get carried away with complacency.
Even if the child is born smoothly, everything is just the beginning.
If a child wants to grow up smoothly, there are many ups and downs along the way.
Sure enough, she was a little early to be happy.
Aunt Bai quickly woke up, and said to Gu Lin: "Let's leave this matter for now, and I will find a way when I return to the capital in the future. No matter what, I have to let you learn how to be a housekeeper.
In addition, after returning to the capital, you have to seize every opportunity to go out and meet more famous women. "
"I see."
…
on the room.
Mrs. Xie looked at the two daughters, and said: "Yue'er, you are not young anymore, it's time to plan for your life's major events."
Gu Yue was both happy and nervous.
She whispered, "My daughter listens to her mother."
Mrs. Xie nodded in satisfaction, "Your marriage must be decided after returning to the capital. In the past few days, my mother has thought about it for you."
Gu Yue looked at Mrs. Xie eagerly.
Mrs. Xie continued: "When you arrive in the capital and visit the Hou Mansion as a guest, you must perform well and try to impress the old lady of the Hou Mansion."
Gu Yue didn't quite understand, "Please teach me, mother."
Mrs. Xie said: "The old lady of the Hou's mansion's natal family is the Duke of Zhu's mansion, and the wife of the Hou's mansion is also from the Duke of Zhu's mansion.
Zhu Guogong's mansion, after Xungui, this is the top aristocratic family in the capital.
The sons of Duke Zhu's mansion are well-known, and it is said that they are all talented in civil and military affairs.
If you can be liked by the old lady of the Hou's mansion, you will have the opportunity to associate with the girls of Zhu Guogong's mansion. With contacts, there are opportunities. "
Gu Yue's eyes were wide open, nervous and excited, and she asked cautiously, "Does mother want to get married to Duke Zhu's mansion?"
Mrs. Xie smiled, nodded and said: "So, Yue'er, you must be strict with yourself. When you arrive at the Hou's Mansion, you must not do anything willful and leave people with excuses.
As long as you are up-to-date, mother will always find a way to make you get your wish, marry into a wealthy family and become the young mistress. "
Gu Yue blushed, surprised and delighted, and a little bit looking forward.
I don't know how romantic and suave the Ruyi Langjun waiting for her is.
Gu Yue nodded heavily, "Mother, my daughter listens to you."
Mrs. Xie laughed in satisfaction, "It's so good. You need to change your temper. You have to be careful when you speak and do things outside, remember?"
"Well! My daughter will definitely pay attention to propriety and will never disappoint her mother."
Gu Yue was so excited. The young master of Duke Zhu's mansion must be very nice.
The young mistress of the Duke's Mansion, just thinking about it, she was so happy that she was about to laugh.
Gu Shan stared at Gu Yue, is the third sister like this
If the son of Duke Zhu's mansion is really that good, wouldn't the aunt in the hall of Hou's mansion have no idea? You don't want to marry your daughter to Duke Zhu's mansion
Gu Shan thought, the third sister was too happy. If the marriage with Duke Zhu's mansion fails in the end, wouldn't it be a joy for nothing.
Mrs. Xie looked at Gu Shan, "Shan'er, you are growing up day by day."
Gu Shan bowed and said, "Please teach me, mother."
Xie looked at Gu Shan with complicated eyes.
Mrs. Xie prefers Gu Yue, so her liking for Gu Shan is naturally limited, and she doesn't care much for Gu Shan.
But she is her daughter after all, she still has to plan for Gu Shan's future.
Mrs. Xie said: "Shan'er, you have been smart and assertive since you were young, and you never let me worry about it. However, you still have to rely on the Marquis Mansion in many ways for your marriage.
So when you arrive at the Hou Mansion, you should also behave well. You two sisters must help and love each other, support and support each other.
If your elder sister can marry into Duke Zhu's mansion, it will naturally benefit you as well. At that time, when it's time to say goodbye to you, your marriage will be easier. "
Gu Shan lowered her head, feeling a little uncomfortable in her heart.
But she still said: "My daughter listens to her mother and will definitely help and love her sister."
Gu Yue suddenly held Gu Shan's hand, "Fourth sister, we are sisters. As long as I have something, I will never forget you."
Gu Shan nodded, "Thank you, Third Sister."
But in Gu Shan's heart, she didn't believe Gu Yue's words.
Others don't know Gu Yue, but she knows that Gu Yue is not a person who is good at sharing with others. On the contrary, Gu Yue likes eating alone the most, and wants to monopolize any benefits.
If she can't get something, she won't let others get it.
In short, Gu Yue just couldn't see others being better than her.
Be strong and selfish.
It's just these words, Gu Shan can only think about them in her heart.
Xie said again: "I have already ordered the sewing room to hurry up and make a few more new clothes for you two sisters. When you arrive at the Hou Mansion, behave well and don't let me down."
Gu Yue said with a smile: "Mother, don't worry, your daughter will not let you down."
Mrs. Xie laughed, "My good boy, you have finally improved in the past few months. My painstaking efforts were not in vain."
Gu Yue's complexion froze for a moment, remembering the time when the affair with Xie Xian was discovered and finally Xie slapped her across the face.
But in a blink of an eye, she said with a look of remorse: "It was my daughter who was confused and did something wrong before. Thanks to the mother who didn't give up on her daughter and taught her carefully. The daughter will never make the same mistake again. She will never let her mother down .”
Xie laughed, stretched out his hand, pulled Gu Yue into his arms, hugged her, and said distressedly: "I have wronged you these days."
Gu Yue's tears fell and she wiped them away hastily, "My daughter is not wronged. Without these experiences, my daughter would not realize her mistakes. She will still be as ignorant as before, embarrassing her mother."
"What nonsense. As long as you can learn from the past, all your hard work for your mother will not be in vain."
After finishing speaking, Mrs. Xie wiped Gu Yue's tears, "You child, why do you love to cry so much?"
Gu Yue looked at Mrs. Xie with adoring eyes, "My daughter cries only when she is happy in her heart."
Xie smiled and said: "Good boy, I know you have suffered. I have already had someone make a set of head jewelry for you, and it will be ready next month."
Gu Yue suddenly became happy, "Thank you, mother. Mother, you are so kind."
Mrs. Xie said: "I am now hoping that the four of you, brother and sister, will go well, be safe and have a happy marriage."
"Mother's wish will definitely come true."
Gu Shan sat at the bottom, like an unrelated person, watching Gu Yue get close to Xie with cold eyes.
Scenes like this used to happen almost every day.
From being envious and jealous at the beginning to not caring at all now, Gu Shan has also experienced a period of painful suffering.
The mother's partiality to the third sister has not changed from the beginning to the end.
Envy and jealousy will only make yourself uncomfortable.
As long as you don't care and don't have the slightest expectation, you won't be sad.
In order not to make herself sad, Gu Shan deliberately looked down on all this.
Take it lightly, lighten it, and really take it all lightly.
Gu Shan felt that she was really strong now.
It seems to have reached the realm of invulnerability.
After talking, the two sisters got up to say goodbye and left the upper room together.
Gu Yue took Gu Shan's hand, "Fourth Sister, come sit with me."
Gu Shan didn't want to go, so she said bluntly: "Sister San, if you have anything to say, just say it. If I can help, I will definitely help."
Gu Yue smiled softly, "Fourth sister, when I marry into Duke Zhu's mansion, I will definitely choose a good marriage for you. So, you have to help me."
Gu Shan remained calm, "How can Third Sister want me to help you?"
"I haven't made up my mind yet. I'll talk to you in detail when I get to the capital. In short, you have to help me."
Gu Shan nodded, "I will definitely help you. My mother has spoken, and I have to listen."
That's about the same.
Gu Yue smiled with satisfaction, "Fourth sister, you are so kind."
The corners of Gu Shan's mouth pulled up, and she forced a smile, "We are sisters."
"Fourth sister is right. So, from now on, don't speak for Gu Jiu."
Gu Shan reminded: "Third sister, misfortune comes out of your mouth. Mother also reminded you to pay attention to your words and deeds, and not to leave any excuses for others. You have to call Gu Jiu as your second sister, no matter who you are before or after.
Otherwise, one day you slipped your mouth, and the people in the Hou Mansion will listen to it, so be careful to ruin your good deeds. "
Gu Yue looked impatient, "Okay, I get it. From now on, I will call her the second sister, so it's okay."
Gu Shan said: "Third sister, don't be impatient. What mother said to you makes sense.
The third sister is going to marry into a wealthy family in the future to be a young mistress, so she can't just show her face when she sees someone she doesn't like. Wouldn't that offend everyone? "
Gu Yue stared at Gu Shan, "Are you annoying? Fourth sister, I found that you really like to say some big truths in front of me. Do you feel particularly energetic? Are you addicted?"
Gu Shan was stunned, and then said: "Third sister misunderstood. I am thinking of you."
"If you really want to think about me, just say a few words less. My ears are almost callused from hearing your words. It's okay, just remember to help me. Don't worry about other things."
After speaking, Gu Yue left.
Gu Shan stood where she was, frowning, her expression unclear.
The servant girl stepped forward and asked, "Girl, do you want to go back to your room?"
Gu Shan shook her head, "Go to Big Sister."
…
Gu Jiu came to Siguo Hospital to check Gu Ting's injuries.
"Brother, do you feel better?"
Gu Ting grinned, "It's much better."
Gu Jiu shook her head and smiled, "Brother, don't talk big. It's only been a day, and it can get better so quickly. It will take a few days if you talk less, before there will be obvious effects."
Gu Jiu took the hairpin and poked on the injured leg, but the pain was still not obvious enough.
It takes a hundred days to hurt the muscles and bones, and this is the way to treat injuries. No matter how good the medicine is, it is impossible to be effective immediately, so you have to take care of it slowly.
Li Chuan walked in from the outside, "Girl, Da Zhuang is here."
Gu Jiu nodded, and said to Gu Ting, "Brother, I'm going to see Da Zhuang, so you can have a baby."
Gu Ting said: "Sister, I'm very bored. If you have something to say with Da Zhuang, why not just talk in the room."
Gu Jiu smiled, "My brother read more while he was recuperating. You used to be asked to read, but you couldn't sit still. Now you spend a lot of time every day, and you can't get out of bed. Why don't you read to pass the time."
After finishing speaking, regardless of Gu Ting's wailing, Gu Jiu left the room.
Da Zhuang stood in the room bowed, saw Gu Jiu come out, and hurried forward to salute.
"Little one has seen the girl."
Gu Jiu smiled, "Don't be so restrained, just sit down and talk."
"Thank you girl."
Da Zhuang sat down on the stool.
Gu Jiu asked, "How is the matter going?"
Da Zhuang said with a slightly excited expression: "Reporting to the girl, the Xiaohegou Racecourse has been successfully taken down. This is a list of accounts made by the little one. Please look over it."
Gu Jiu took the account and flipped through it.
In fact, Gu Yu and Gu Sige had already shown her the accounts before.
Because the owner of the Xiaohegou Racecourse urgently needs to cash out and go back to his hometown, Gu Yu, the fourth brother Gu took the opportunity to lower the price. Reduce the price from the original three thousand taels to one thousand five hundred taels.
Gu Jiu was very satisfied with this result.
Originally, Gu Jiu's budget was to buy Xiaohegou Racecourse with two thousand taels.
Gu Yu Gu fourth brother made a move and saved her five hundred taels.
Gu Jiu looked at the accounts and said, "The accounts are detailed, very good. From now on, the accounts will be done according to this standard. After I return to the capital, I will hand in the accounts every six months."
"Little one obeys."
Gu Jiu put down the accounts and asked, "How about the alfalfa I asked you to grow?"
Da Zhuang said: "Girl, the alfalfa is growing well. Try feeding the horses, and it seems to be very popular. As long as the alfalfa is okay, you can plant alfalfa on a large scale on the horse farm next spring."
When Gu Jiu bought Xiaohegou Racecourse, the killer weapon he prepared was alfalfa.
Alfalfa is an excellent animal feed for horses and can save a lot of money on feed.
But according to what Gu Jiu learned, all the private horse farms here, including the Qingping Horse Farm under the name of Taipusi, don't seem to know that alfalfa is a powerful tool for breeding.
None of the horse farms grow alfalfa.
Therefore, the money spent on livestock feed for major horse farms is a large expense every year.
When Gu Jiu went to Tianmen Temple, he found alfalfa near the farm.
When she decided to buy a horse farm, she had already arranged for Da Zhuang to buy a little field for growing alfalfa.
Now that Xiaohegou Racecourse is in hand, they can do a lot of work.
Gu Jiu asked again: "How is the condition of the horses?"
Da Zhuang said: "Master Gu Yu took the lead and brought a hundred foals, five mares, and a high-quality stallion from Qingping Racecourse. The payment is accounted for, and no cash is required.
When the horses are delivered to Qingping Racecourse next year, the accounts will be settled together. "
According to the requirements of the Horse Administration, all adult horses in Xiaohegou must be sold to Qingping Racecourse, and private sales are not allowed.
It is precisely because of this regulation that many private horse farms are unable to operate.
Because the prices are all controlled at Taipu Temple, there is no chance for private racecourses to raise prices on the ground.
The profit of the racecourse is compressed, and it is a pity to discard the tasteless staple food of the racecourse.
Now Xiaohegou Racecourse is led by Gu Yu Gu's fourth brother, and has the relationship with Mr. Li of Qingping Racecourse. Coupled with the sharp weapon of alfalfa, the advantages are immediately highlighted.
Just because Master Li agreed to pay a hundred horses on credit without charging interest, it gave Gu Jiu great benefits.
This allows Gu Jiu to do more things with the money in his hands.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "I have to thank Fourth Brother Gu very much."
Da Zhuang also said that Gu Yu helped a lot in purchasing Xiaohegou Racecourse this time.
Gu Jiu took out an envelope and handed it to Da Zhuang, "This is five hundred taels, which is the fee I left for the racecourse for half a year. If it's not enough, you can ask me for it."
"Five hundred taels is enough. The younger one will definitely help the girl to set up the Xiaohegou Racecourse."
Gu Jiu nodded, "How about the wool weaving I mentioned?"
Da Zhuang immediately took out a small roll of cloth, "Miss, please look, this is the cloth my mother wove from wool."
Gu Jiu was delighted, she didn't expect the result to be so soon.
Wool cloth, soft and warm, is excellent for keeping out the cold in winter.
Gu Jiu asked, "Did Nanny Gui say anything?"
Da Zhuang said: "My mother said that weaving wool is not difficult, but cleaning and selecting wool is difficult. Cleaning wool requires a lot of water. Picking wool requires a lot of people."
Gu Jiu nodded, "So, this wool workshop can only be built outside the city."
Da Zhuang thought for a while and said, "Girl, the tree attracts the wind. No one in the Northwest has ever done wool weaving business. Once our workshop is opened, it will definitely attract others' covetousness.
It's okay for the master to be an official here, those people have scruples and dare not do anything. After the master returned to Beijing, those people lost their scruples and could do anything.
The little one is worried that when the wool workshop has just achieved some results, someone will pick the fruit. "
Gu Jiu nodded secretly, Da Zhuang was right.
The Wool Workshop looks inconspicuous at the moment.
But once it becomes big, and there are astonishing profits, ghosts and snakes from all walks of life in the Northwest will come out to pick the fruit.
At that time, Gu Jiu was not in the northwest, so he was beyond reach.
In case something happened, she had no time to react.
So, she had to find an ally.
A powerful and feared ally.
A name suddenly appeared in Gu Jiu's mind.