At noon, the Hou Mansion held a banquet.
Everyone goes to the flower hall.
Gu Lin came to Gu Jiu's side and pulled Gu Jiu's sleeve, "Second Sister, I have something to tell you."
Gu Jiu smiled, "What's the matter, tell me."
Gu Lin looked around, "Second sister, it's not convenient here, let's talk in the corner."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows and followed Gu Lin to a corner of the flower hall without any objection.
"Fifth sister, if you have anything to say, just say it."
Gu Lin bit her lip and whispered, "In the wing room, the eldest sister was talking ill of the second sister, and I heard it."
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Lin, and asked calmly, "Big sister spoke ill of me? What did she say?"
Gu Lin said: "I didn't hear everything, I only heard my eldest sister tell people that you are a sick child."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Does Fifth Sister know who Eldest Sister said this to?"
Gu Lin looked around in the crowd, then pointed at Gu Qin, "It's that sister, called..."
"Her name is Gu Qin, and she is a concubine girl from the big house of the Hou Mansion."
Gu Lin nodded frequently, "That's right, the person who is talking to Big Sister is Sister Gu Qin."
Gu Jiu glanced at Gu Qin a few more times, she understood, and said, "Thank you Fifth Sister for telling me about this."
Gu Lin's eyes widened, as if she couldn't believe it, "Second Sister, aren't you angry? Don't you care if Eldest Sister speaks ill of you?"
Gu Jiu said: "Thank you Fifth Sister for your concern, I have my own ideas on this matter. Let's eat first."
"I… "
Gu Jiu dragged Gu Lin to the banquet, Gu Lin had no choice but to swallow the rest of the words.
Everyone sit down separately.
Gu Lin looked at Gu Zhen and thought to herself, she never thought that the eldest sister would speak ill of the second sister. I usually don't see any conflicts between the eldest sister and the second sister.
It can't be that she heard it wrong.
Gu Lin shook her head, she must have heard correctly. She clearly heard the word "sick man".
The only person in the family who is called a sick child is the second sister.
Gu Zhen and Gu Jiu sat together, "Second sister, the Hou Mansion is really rich."
The corners of Gu Jiu's mouth turned up, and he smiled, "The dignified Marquis, of course rich."
Gu Zhen asked Gu Jiu in a low voice, "Second Sister, I saw you chatting with Sister Mei for a long time. Has Sister Mei's marriage been settled?"
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Zhen, "It's the first time we meet, how can I ask such a thing. Big sister really wants to know?"
Gu Zhen was embarrassed, "I just asked casually."
Gu Jiu looked at her with a half-smile, "There are some things that you can't ask casually. Misfortune comes out of your mouth, big sister should know."
Gu Zhen smiled awkwardly, turned her head and said nothing.
After hearing what Gu Zhen said, Gu Qin was very curious about Gu Jiu.
She observed Gu Jiu secretly, no matter how she looked at it, she didn't look like a sick child.
Could it be that Gu Zhen made up the story of the sick man on purpose
Gu Qin suppressed her doubts and planned to take a closer look.
The Hou Mansion specially prepared fruit wine for the girls.
Gu Mei, as the eldest girl of the Hou Mansion, came forward to greet everyone.
"My sisters, I offer you a toast. This is fruit wine, not intoxicating, you can't refuse it."
Gu Yue said first: "Sister Mei is so kind, how could we refuse?"
Gu Mei looked at Gu Jiu again, "Sister Xiao Jiu, how about you?"
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Sister Mei toasts, I naturally have to do it first."
Gu Mei laughed, "Sister Xiao Jiu is really straightforward."
After drinking half a glass of fruit wine, it tastes sweet, and it is really different from other wines.
Gu Lin looked satisfied and said, "It's really delicious."
Gu Yue said to Gu Lin: "Fifth sister, this is wine after all, it's delicious and you can't be greedy."
Gu Mei smiled and said, "Sister Yue is right. Sister Lin, don't be greedy."
Gu Lin smiled shyly and asked, "Sister Mei, how many drinks can I have?"
Gu Mei said: "Sister Lin is still young, three cups are enough."
When Gu Lin heard this, she could only drink three cups, which was a pity.
The taste of the fruit wine is really good, there is no alcohol taste at all. She figured she could at least have a bottle.
Drink a bottle, it's powerful.
Gu Jiu recalled the taste of the fruit wine, it was a bit like the low-alcohol wine of later generations.
But in her previous life, Gu Jiu was not allowed to drink because of her poor health. She only secretly tasted it after she turned eighteen.
So she has no way to accurately compare the fruit wine with the low-alcohol wine of later generations.
On the contrary, I feel that this fruit wine is more like a drink.
Filling up the wine glass, Gu Jiu stood up and respected the sisters of Hou Fu on behalf of Gu Fu.
"I am very happy to meet all of you sisters and sisters today. I respect everyone for this cup, and wish us all the best of luck."
"Sister Xiao Jiu is polite."
Everyone raised their glasses to drink.
However, Gu Yue secretly gouged out Gu Jiu's eyes, and let Gu Jiu steal the limelight, which is too much.
What made Gu Yue even more upset was that Gu Jiu had the attitude that all the sisters were headed by her.
What made her even more angry was that the girls in the Hou's mansion obviously valued Gu Jiu more, and they had to ask Gu Jiu's opinion before everything.
Why
They are all born in the same family, she is only half a year younger than Gu Jiu, why should Gu Jiu be the main one, but she is ignored by others.
What's more, Gu Jiu's mother family, the Su family, has long since fallen into ruin. Everyone knows this.
As for her mother's family, the Xie family, the eldest uncle is an official of the East Palace, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince values it. The second uncle is a wealthy businessman with a wealth of wealth.
The Su family is down and down, and the Xie family is thriving. Comparing the two, it stands to reason that everyone should pay more attention to her and despise Gu Jiu.
But the reality was completely opposite to what she had imagined.
This made Gu Yue very angry.
When she was in the northwest, when she went out as a guest, others would surround her. She is the natural center of sisters.
Back in the capital, she thought everything would continue as it was in the northwest.
But she didn't expect that the first time she came to be a guest at the Hou's Mansion, the reality slapped her hard in the face.
Gu Yue drank a lot of wine, she has always been the protagonist of the banquet, and she has never played a supporting role.
The first time she played a supporting role, it was in the Hou Mansion where she was looking forward to, and it was for Gu Jiu.
Too much deception.
No matter how delicious fruit wine is, it is wine after all.
After Gu Yue drank five or six cups in a row, she felt a little overwhelmed.
Gu Shan looked at Gu Yue worriedly, "Third sister, drink less. Don't get drunk."
"I'm not drunk. Who said I was drunk."
Gu Yue snorted, very unhappy.
Gu Shan frowned, "Third sister, my mother told me to take good care of you today, you can't drink any more. Don't forget what you promised mother when you went out."
Gu Yue rolled her eyes, "I told you I'm not drunk, I'm very sober, I know what I'm doing."
Gu Shan looked at Gu Yue's obviously drunk appearance, which is not sober.
Gu Yue is dressed up today, which can easily attract everyone's attention.
Gu Mei asked, "Sister Yue, are you drunk? Come, take Sister Yue down here to rest."
"Thank you, Sister Mei, for your concern. I'm not drunk. I'm just sitting here, with everyone, and I'm very happy."
Gu Mei looked at Gu Shan.
Gu Shan shook her head slightly, but it's better not to touch Gu Yue yet.
Gu Yue has a big temper and is very strong. If she is forced to take her down, Gu Shan can't guarantee that Gu Yue will make a fuss.
Gu Mei then ordered her servants, "Go and bring a bowl of hangover soup. My sisters, don't be greedy."
Gu Jiu smiled and nodded, "Thank you sister Mei for your concern."
The hangover soup was brought, and Gu Shan and the maid waited for Gu Yue to drink it.
The taste of hangover soup was not very good, Gu Yue disliked it, and stopped drinking after two sips.
She just stared at Gu Jiu with resentment in her eyes.
Gu Jiu didn't want to pay attention to her at first, but Gu Yue's gaze was glued to her body like a slug.
Gu Jiu turned her head and looked at Gu Yue, "What's wrong with the third sister?"
Gu Yue nodded, "It's something."
Gu Jiu asked, "What's the matter?"
"I… "
"Third sister."
Gu Shan was almost scared to death, afraid that Gu Yue would quarrel with Gu Jiu regardless of the occasion. At that time, it would be a big loss to lose face.
Gu Shan winked at the maid and told her to report to her mother immediately. While holding Gu Yue's hand, "Third sister, I'm a little dizzy, you can accompany me to the wing room to rest, okay?"
Gu Yue was not happy, "You go by yourself, I don't want to go to the wing."
"Then, then I will accompany the third sister."
Gu Yue snorted, "Who cares about your company?"
The girls in Hou's mansion are secretly watching the girls in Gu's mansion.
Gu Qin saw that Gu Jiu drank a few glasses of wine, but nothing happened. She thought to herself, Gu Jiu doesn't look like a sick person, can a sick person drink like this
Gu Zhen was indeed talking nonsense, arranging Gu Jiu's right and wrong.
Gu Qin despised Gu Zhen even more in her heart.
There was a little conflict between the sisters, and they even went so far as to spread rumors that Gu Jiu was a sick child.
Didn't Gu Zhen ever think that spreading the reputation of being a sick child, regardless of whether it's true or not, would affect Gu Jiu's marriage
Gu Zhen was indeed full of malice towards Gu Jiu.
Gu Qin put a villain's label on Gu Zhen's forehead.
How did Gu Zhen think that stealing chickens would cost nothing.
Several times I asked Gu Qin to drink, but Gu Qin's attitude was always lukewarm, indifferent and polite.
Obviously, when we were chatting in the wing room before, everyone was so close. How did Gu Qin become a different person in such a short period of time
Gu Zhen murmured to herself that the girls in the Hou's mansion just had a bad temper, and they would show faces at every turn.
At this moment, most of the girls' attention in the Hou's mansion was focused on Gu Yue.
Gu Shan and Gu Yue are arguing, it's hard not to attract attention.
Just when Gu Shan was about to die of worry, Chun He came.
Gu Shan breathed a sigh of relief.
Chunhe came to Gu Yue's side, "Third girl, my wife ordered my servant to come and have a look. The third girl drank too much wine and is not feeling well, so don't force yourself. The servant will take the third girl down to rest."
"I won't go." Gu Yue was very upset.
With a expressionless face, Chunhe leaned into Gu Yue's ear and whispered: "My wife said, if the third girl insists on embarrassing herself in the Hou's residence, then don't blame her for being inconsiderate of you."
These words were not serious, but Gu Yue shuddered abruptly.
"I… "
Chunhe smiled again and said, "Miss San is not feeling well, so let's go down with the servants to rest."
Gu Yue lowered her head and nodded slightly, "I listen to Sister Chunhe."
Gu Yue supported Chunhe's hand to stand up, glared at Gu Jiu, and said loudly: "Second sister, you are not in good health, you should drink two glasses less. Don't let mother and father worry about you. I think two My sister doesn't want to drink medicine all day, either."
Gu Jiu smiled slightly, "Thank you, Third Sister, for your concern. Since you are not feeling well, hurry up and go down with Chunhe to rest. My wife specially sent Chunhe here, so you don't want to disappoint your wife."
Gu Yue snorted coldly, "Second sister doesn't need to worry about my affairs."
Gu Yue stepped up and left.
Sure enough, he was a little drunk and unsteady on his feet. If Chunhe hadn't supported her, she would have fallen.
Gu Yue shook her head, she was so clear-headed, how could she be drunk.
Gu Jiu is not even drunk, how could she be drunk.
Gu Yue looked towards Chunhe. Chunhe looked expressionless and serious.
Gu Yue gritted her teeth, that's all, she followed Chun He and left. lest the mother be angry.
As soon as Gu Yue left, Gu Shan was obviously relieved.
Scared her to death.
Fortunately, she stopped Gu Yue and did not disappoint her mother.
Gu Shan said to Gu Jiu: "Second sister, third sister is drunk, don't be as knowledgeable as her."
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Fourth sister is worrying too much. I have always understood third sister. No matter what she does, I won't be surprised."
Gu Shan choked, and smiled sarcastically, very bored.
The girls in the Hou Mansion all smiled knowingly.
The situation of the second bedroom of the Gu Mansion has been mentioned to them all the time.
One is from the original spouse, and the other two are from the concubine Fuzheng.
There must be conflicts between the three sisters.
Now it seems that the contradiction is not small.
After lunch, the girl from the Hou Mansion took everyone to the garden for a walk to digest food.
In winter, the garden trees wither. I thought there would be no scenery to see, but unexpectedly, the Hou Mansion actually built a greenhouse.
The flowers in the greenhouse are in full bloom, and even vegetables are planted. And one side of the conservatory is all transparent glass.
Everyone was surprised, and stood outside the transparent glass, admiring.
The Hou Mansion is really rich.
There is no such greenhouse in Gu Mansion.
Gu Jiu is not like the other sisters, who come together to look at it strangely.
She was just a little surprised. She didn't expect that in this era, there is already transparent glass, and the color is still very good, and no impurities can be seen.
The capital is indeed a place where riches and honor gather, and you can see all kinds of rare things.
When I was in the Northwest, I never even heard of glass, not to mention never seeing it.
The northwest area is too remote and too cold, fortunately Mr. Gu has been an official in the northwest for eight or nine years.
This kind of patience is rare for most people.
This time Mr. Gu was promoted to the post of governor of the capital, if he could calm down, he might not have done nothing.
The prefect of the capital city seems to be an errand who is not very good at both sides and is always angry.
But there is always opportunity in crisis.
If Mr. Gu can seize the opportunity, he may not be able to shine in front of the emperor. It is not difficult to go further.
Gu Jiu thought of all these things from a piece of glass, and his brain skills really improved.
"Sister Xiaojiu, why aren't you with everyone?"
Gu Mei walked to Gu Jiu's side and asked with concern.
Gu Jiu said: "There are too many people, so I won't join in the fun. The house warming here is very good."
Gu Mei smiled and said: "Sister Xiaojiu also thinks this place is very good? The old lady thinks that her teeth are bad, she can't bite meat, and she is mostly vegetarian on weekdays.
It's just that there are very few fresh fruits and vegetables in winter, and the old lady always feels uncomfortable every year when winter comes.
Later, it was the third uncle who came up with a solution and said that he wanted to build a greenhouse. The third uncle has been to many places, and said that there is a glass workshop in the south, and transparent glass is fired, but it cannot be mass-produced.
The third uncle entrusted the connection, and personally sent someone to the south. They brought back transparent glass and the technology of building greenhouses. No, there is one more greenhouse in Fuzhong Garden. "
After listening to this, Gu Jiu truly admired him and said, "Uncle Santang is really amazing."
Gu Mei said: "My father also said that the third uncle is the smartest person in the family."
Gu Jiu was fascinated, really wanted to meet this most intelligent third uncle.
After visiting the greenhouse, everyone was going back to the Flower Hall to rest.
Planting flowers and vegetables in the greenhouse, although not cold, is not a suitable place to play.
Gu Mei said to Gu Jiu: "Sister Xiao Jiu, if there is anything you want to eat, please tell me. I'll send someone to deliver it to you."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Thank you, Sister Mei. My aunt and wife are all worrying about the food at home."
Gu Mei understood, and did not bring up this matter again.
Back in the flower hall, a maid came to Gu Shan's side and whispered: "Miss Si, Miss San is crying in the wing room. Madam can't leave now, let Miss Si look at Miss San."
Gu Shan was surprised, "Third sister will cry?"
Let the sun come out from the west.
Okay, why did Gu Yue cry.
The servant girl said solemnly: "Third Miss is really crying. I don't even know why Third Miss is crying."
Upon hearing this, Gu Shan said, "I'll go right away."
Gu Zhen noticed the movement here, walked over, and asked, "Fourth Sister, are you going to visit Third Sister? I'll go with you."
Gu Shan hesitated.
Gu Zhen said again: "I'm also very worried about the situation of the third sister. I saw her drink so much before, I'm afraid it will be uncomfortable. I will go with the fourth sister, and I can help and share the worries for the fourth sister."
Gu Shan nodded, "Okay. Big sister will come with me."