Returning from Tianmen Temple to the Governor's Mansion, he got off the carriage at Ermen.
The servants got the news early and brought the soft sedan chair.
The maid helped Gu Yue to sit on the soft sedan chair.
Mrs. Xie urged: "Take good care of the third girl. If you need anything, ask someone to come to the upper room to tell you."
"Your servant obeys." A few maids bowed to accept the order, accompanied Gu Yue, and went back to the room together.
Xie turned her head and looked at Gu Jiu and the others.
"Go back to your room and rest. It's only a few days before you return to Beijing, pack up everything that needs to be cleaned up. Don't wait until it's time to leave, and you're in such a hurry."
"yes!"
Everyone dispersed.
Xie returned to the upper room with a gloomy face.
She was worried.
Although Nanny Ping denied everything, Mrs. Xie was still not at ease in her heart.
Fortunately, they will leave for Beijing soon.
As long as it is far away from the northwest, the most worrying thing probably won't happen.
night.
Master Gu came to the upper room for dinner.
"I heard that Yue'er fell down in Tianmen Temple today, should Pei Dalang send her back to her room?"
Mrs. Xie nodded, "I was just about to talk to the master about this. When Yue'er went down the steps, she said that her feet slipped and she accidentally fell down. Mr. Pei happened to be nearby at the time. Seeing that Yue'er hurt her ankle, she couldn't Walking, so I took the initiative to send Yue'er back to the room."
Master Gu asked blankly: "Is Yue'er's injury serious?"
Mrs. Xie said, "It will be healed after two days of raising it."
Master Gu nodded.
Mrs. Xie sat down beside Mr. Gu, "Master, this concubine is thinking about how to thank Mr. Pei. I would like to ask Master to make up his mind on this matter."
Master Gu said with a serious face: "You don't have to worry about this matter, I will arrange someone to deal with it. Remember, don't have too much contact with the Luhou Mansion."
Mrs. Xie panicked, "Is there a problem with Luhou Mansion?"
Master Gu stared at Mrs. Xie. He did not forget that at the banquet last time, Mrs. Xie tried to plot against Luhou's daughter.
Being stared at by Mr. Gu, Mrs. Xie, who was not guilty at first, also became guilty.
She asked cautiously: "Master, do you have something to say?"
Master Gu solemnly reminded Mrs. Xie, "Take Yue'er as an accident, and don't bring it up in the future."
Mrs. Xie nodded again and again, "I think so too. When I was in Tianmen Temple, I already issued a gag order to my subordinates, and no one is allowed to mention this matter."
Mrs. Gu nodded in satisfaction, "It's very kind of Madam to deal with it like this."
After a pause, Mr. Gu said again: "The Luhou Mansion seems to be very beautiful, but I don't know that it has already been cooked with fire. People like us, it is too late to avoid it, so how can we take the initiative to communicate with the Luhou Mansion. Now the capital The situation is unclear, at this time, one thing more is worse than one thing less. Does Madam understand what it means to be a husband?"
Mrs. Xie nodded, "I understand. Don't worry, master, I will not take the initiative to communicate with the Luhou Mansion, let alone have any unrealistic ideas."
Master Gu stared at Mrs. Xie, and it was obvious that Mrs. Xie was not lying. She really didn't want to have anything to do with the Luhou Mansion.
Mr. Gu nodded secretly, and he also breathed a sigh of relief.
An unstable backyard will only hinder his official career.
It is very good that Mrs. Xie can be of one mind with him.
Mr. Gu said to Mrs. Xie: "The departure date has been set. The 16th of this month is an auspicious day. At that time, we will go to Beijing together with the officials from the Taipu Temple."
When Xie heard this, he smiled happily.
"There are still more than ten days before the sixteenth. Don't worry, master, with so much time, all the luggage must have been packed by then."
Mr. Gu said: "I will leave these matters to you. Take those that should be brought back to the capital, and those that don't need to be left in the northwest."
"Master, don't worry, I know it myself."
Mrs. Xie was very happy, and the last bit of worry in her heart also went with the wind.
After the departure date was set, the backyard of the Governor's Mansion became more and more busy.
The servants are busy packing their luggage.
The bulky luggage has already been sent to the capital first.
In Zhilan's courtyard, boxes and cages were placed neatly on the ground.
After a while, the mothers-in-law will come to carry these cages and transport them to the capital in batches.
Qingmei is still tidying up.
"The weather is getting cold, so I have to prepare some winter clothes for the girl to wear on the road. I heard that the capital is extremely cold in winter."
Gu Jiu smiled and said: "No matter how cold the winter in Beijing is, it won't be cold in the northwest. Qingmei, you don't have to worry about me freezing. Three or five pieces of clothes for the road are enough. The rest of the luggage is handed over to the mother-in-law. Son, transport it to the capital early."
Qingmei shook her head again and again, "That's not acceptable. What if the girl freezes on the way."
Qingmei took a breath and prepared ten pieces of clothes for Gu Jiu to wear on the road.
Gu Jiu shook her head and smiled, forget it, this matter is up to Qing Mei.
"Qingmei, don't forget my books. The road is boring, so bring a few more books to read on the road."
Qingmei responded, "Miss, don't worry, the servant has prepared a box of books for the girl. It is enough for the girl to read on the road."
Gu Jiu nodded, it's very good.
Xiaocui came in from the outside, "Sister Qingmei, the mother-in-law is here. May I ask which boxes and cages you want to take away?"
"The cages in the yard have to be taken away. Forget it, I'll tell them in person. If these women don't keep an eye on them, the luggage in the cages will be ruined by them."
After Qingmei finished speaking, she hurried out the door.
Gu Jiu sat by the window, Qingmei's voice came from outside.
She laughed, recently, Qingmei was really worried.
While busy making winter clothes for her, he was busy packing her luggage.
The little maids of Zhilan Courtyard are doing normal things. To make them as capable as Qingmei is really powerless.
Therefore, Qingmei has more to worry about.
Dozens of boxes and cages were carried away one by one by the women, loaded into cars, and transported to the capital.
Qingmei went out with her on purpose, and watched with her own eyes that the wives put the cages on the carriage properly before returning to Zhilan Courtyard in peace.
Qingzhu came back from the outer courtyard, when she entered the gate, she ran into Qingmei.
She asked casually, "Is everything cleaned up?"
Qingmei nodded, "All the luggage has been moved away. The rest of the luggage will go with the girl."
Qingzhu and Qingmei walked into the study together.
Qingzhu said: "Girl, the servants have brought the words to Nanny Gui according to your instructions. Nanny Gui said that Erya has almost learned the rules, and asked the girl, when will Erya come to serve by her side? In addition, Nanny Gui wanted Er Zhuang to go to the capital with the girl, and she asked me to ask the girl for her opinion."
Gu Jiu put down the book, and said, "Erya has to sell herself first before she can serve by my side. As for Er Zhuang going to the capital with me, is Nanny Gui really willing?"
Qingzhu nodded again and again, "Girl Nanny has repeatedly told the servants that they must ask the girl. It can be seen that Nanny Gui very much hopes that Er Zhuang will go to the capital with her."
Gu Jiu thought for a while, and said, "Then let Er Zhuang follow me to the capital. After a few years, the industry in the northwest will be formalized, and then I will take Nanny Gui to the capital to take care of her."
Qing Zhu said with a smile: "If Nanny Gui knows about it, she must be very happy."
The relocation is proceeding rapidly.
On the day of Shiliu, almost the entire governor's mansion was evacuated.
The luggage was already loaded into the carriage.
Standing in the empty Zhilan courtyard, Gu Jiu felt a bit of reluctance in her heart.
Every flower and grass here is familiar.
Then, if you leave today, you probably won't have a chance to come back in this life.
Soon, there will be a new owner here.
Qingmei waited beside Gu Jiu, "Girl, it's time to go."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Let's go."
She is going to the capital to start a new life.
At the second gate, get in the carriage.
Qingmei, Qingzhu and Xiaocui sat in the carriage with her.
Ermen was noisy, moving house was a big project, and when the day came, there were still many things that had not been dealt with properly.
Xie's face was stern, extremely unhappy.
Especially when she saw Aunt Bai, Shi Shiran, who was being supported by a maid, came, her face was so gloomy that water could drip.
Aunt Bai came to Mrs. Xie, "My maidservant has seen Madam, Madam has worked hard."
Xie stared at Aunt Bai's abdomen calmly.
Aunt Bai is already three or four months pregnant, her belly is slightly showing.
Mrs. Xie said indifferently: "Get in the car. You are twins, so you must be careful on the road. If you feel uncomfortable, remember to say it. It doesn't matter to you, but the child is very important. The master has always hoped that you can add something to the family. "
Aunt Bai looked weak, "The concubine will always remember my wife's orders and dare not be careless."
Xie uttered a hmm from his nasal cavity.
Aunt Bai was supported by the maid and got into the carriage.
Gu Lin was next to Aunt Bai, and asked in a low voice, "Auntie, are you alright?"
Aunt Bai smiled and comforted Gu Lin, "Don't worry about me. Remember what I said, on the way back to Beijing, talk less and watch more, and don't stand out in everything. We don't ask for anything else, just to arrive in the capital safely."
Gu Lin nodded heavily, "Don't worry, Auntie, I will remember everything you said."
"Good boy."
Aunt Hu also arrived at the second gate.
Xie looked at her.
Aunt Hu lowered her head slightly, and bowed to Mrs. Xie.
Mrs. Xie pulled her up, "Sister, I trust you the most. You will not let me down, right?"
Aunt Hu knew well that Mrs. Xie was reminding her that the best time to do it was on the way back to Beijing.
Aunt Bai must not be allowed to return to the capital with a big belly.
Aunt Hu lowered her head, avoiding Mrs. Xie's provocative gaze, "Madam, don't worry, maids and concubines understand."
Xie smiled with satisfaction, "That's great. I knew you were always reassuring."
Aunt Hu bowed to say goodbye and got into the carriage.
Gu Zhen asked curiously: "Auntie, what does the wife mean by those words?"
Aunt Hu said calmly: "It's all trivial things, you don't need to ask."
Gu Zhen pestered Aunt Hu, "Tell me, Auntie."
Aunt Hu smiled and said: "My wife is worried that after returning to the capital, someone will give the master a concubine. She specially told me that if there is a newcomer coming in, I must pay more attention."
Gu Zhen looked curious, "Will someone really give it to father, give it to a woman?"
Gu Zhen was still a little embarrassed to say the word "send a woman", feeling very ashamed.
Aunt Hu nodded, "After the master returns to Beijing, he will serve as the governor of the capital. The capital is a rich place. At that time, there will definitely be someone who will send a concubine to your door. Some can refuse, but some cannot. People need to be added in the backyard of the mansion. It's gone!"
Aunt Hu sighed with emotion, feeling very complicated.
Gu Zhen said: "Don't worry about how many women my father has. Auntie, you have me and my fourth brother. If you leave with us, those women don't want to run wild in the house."
Aunt Hu laughed, and patted the back of Gu Zhen's hand, "You have a heart. It will take at least ten or twenty days to go back to the capital. The road is very hard, so stop talking and keep your spirits up."
Gu Zhen nodded, "My daughter listens to Auntie."
No matter how chaotic it was to go out and how many accidents there were, it was finally time to set off.
The convoy was mighty, and left the governor's mansion.
Many people stood on both sides of the road watching and pointing.
Mr. Gu walked in front, and said his final goodbyes to his colleagues at Wuliting outside the city.
Gu Jiu raised the curtains of the car and looked outside.
"got windy."
Qingmei said: "The weather is going to be cold. Fortunately, the girl's winter clothes are ready."
Gu Jiu smiled and said: "These days, you have worked hard."
"Whatever the girl said, these are what slaves should do."
Mr. Gu said goodbye to his colleagues, and the convoy continued on.
It is getting farther and farther away from Jinzhou City, and it will soon disappear.
Gu Jiu put down the curtains of the car and took out a book to read.
The journey is long, and only books can relieve loneliness.
Walk at sunrise and rest at sunset.
After a tiring journey all the way, we are getting closer and closer to the capital.
During the period, there was a heavy rain and I stayed at the station for seven or eight days.
Mrs. Xie hinted several times, reminding Aunt Hu to act quickly.
However, during the days when she was trapped in the inn, Aunt Bai kept herself locked in the room, and even had meals brought to the room by the maid.
From the day she entered the inn to the time she left the inn, Aunt Bai never stepped out of the room. Everything is done in the room.
Aunt Hu wanted to do something, but she couldn't find a chance.
In front of Mrs. Xie, Aunt Hu also told the truth.
"Ma'am, Aunt Bai seems to have become vigilant and has been refusing to go out. The maids and concubines have never been able to find a chance."
Xie frowned, "This Aunt Bai is cautious. Since she won't go out, then find another way."
Aunt Hu hesitated, "Ma'am, I think the best time to do it is when Aunt Bai gives birth."
Mrs. Xie stared at Aunt Hu, "What do you mean?"
Aunt Hu nodded, "When a woman gives birth, any accident will happen. Even if the child is gone, no one will suspect it. At this time, if you do something at this time, it is easy to leave a clue, which will attract the master's dissatisfaction and suspicion."
Xie nodded secretly, "What you said makes sense."
If you really want to do it when Aunt Bai is giving birth, then start preparing now.
Start with diet, abortion, and doctors.
It directly made Aunt Bai's pregnancy difficult.
At that time, you don't have to do extra things, and you can get what you want.
Mrs. Xie laughed, "The journey was hard. Aunt Bai is pregnant with the master's child, so I have to tell the kitchen to make more supplements for Aunt Bai. Eat more, and the child will grow stronger."
Aunt Hu secretly looked at Mrs. Xie, it seemed that the wife had already made up her mind.
Aunt Hu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, finally she didn't have to do it herself and dirty her hands.
The seven or eight days I stayed at the post station were spent safely.
Except for Gu Yue, Gu Gong felt bored and made a lot of noise, but everything went well.
When the weather cleared and the road was half dry, the Gu family set off and continued to the capital.
From the capital, there are only the last few dozen miles left.
Seeing that the capital city was in sight, Mr. Gu suddenly made a decision not to go directly to the city today, but to stay at the inn for one night and go to the city early tomorrow morning.
The convoy entered the post station.
Everyone settle down.
After washing up, Gu Jiu and his sisters came to greet Mrs. Xie.
Gu Yue took the lead to ask: "Mother, it's still early, why don't you go directly to the city, but stay at the inn for one night instead?"
There are only dozens of miles away from the capital, and if you rush, you will definitely be able to enter the capital before the city gate is closed.
Mrs. Xie said: "We have been exhausted all the way. How can we meet people when we return to the capital in this state. Why don't we rest at the post station for a night, recharge our energy, and go to Beijing tomorrow morning."
I see!
Gu Yue asked again: "Mother, are you going to the Marquis Mansion tomorrow?"
Mrs. Xie shook her head, "You don't need to go to the Hou's Mansion tomorrow. I will take you to the Hou's Mansion the next day to pay my respects. When you arrive at the Hou's Mansion, you must cheer up."
Gu Yue laughed, "Mother, don't worry, my daughter will definitely behave well and not embarrass you."
Xie said with a smile: "It's not enough just to perform well, you have to leave a good impression on the old wives and wives of the Hou Mansion."
Gu Yue nodded heavily.
Xie said again: "I don't know if your eldest aunt has cleaned up the yard of our second room."
Mr. Gu is the second in the family, and there is an elder brother with a mother and a compatriot above him.
Mr. Gu is a military general who is an official in the capital.
Over the years, all the affairs in the mansion have been taken care of by the Gu family.
The courtyard of the second room has not been inhabited for many years.
Mrs. Xie was still a little worried, worried that her sister-in-law hadn't tidied up the courtyard of the second bedroom.
Back then, when she was recovering, she had a lot of trouble with that sister-in-law.
The first volume is over!