My grandfather ordered my mother to dress up as a servant and accompany him to Sheng's home for medical treatment.
Among the many boys, the mother took a fancy to the father, and the two became friends of Qin and Jin. After marriage, the husband and wife love each other very much.
Two years later, she was born and became Qian, the apple of the eye of the Sheng family. Her father said that she was a miracle given to him by God, so he named her Qian Ziqi.
Later, he added his younger brother Qian Ziyi...
Later, a fire burned down the Qian family...
One month later, everyone in the Sheng family was executed...
The tears that had been in Gu Qingwan's eyes for a long time finally fell down. She gritted her teeth hard, and the pain disappeared as promised.
She knew the man in front of her, having seen him from a distance once when she was a child. She was five years old at the time and was being held in her father's arms.
And he and his uncle knelt in front of Grandfather Sheng. Because he is an illegitimate son raised by his uncle outside, and his biological mother is a widow. His uncle wants him to recognize his ancestor and return to the family line.
My grandfather didn't recognize his grandson. I heard it was because of the widow. Because of this, the eldest uncle made a big fuss and was almost deprived of his inheritance rights. However, the grandfather still refused to let go, so the eldest uncle had to send the child back to the widow.
From then on, she never saw him again in the Sheng family.
That day, she cut open his clothes and cleaned the wounds. When she saw a jade pendant with chrysanthemums carved on his chest, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning.
When flowers bloom, they flourish.
The ancestors of the Sheng family once said that the battlefield is the Shura field in the human world, where swords and guns have no eyesight, and life and death are determined by fate. The men of the Sheng family can fight to the last drop of blood, but they cannot let their bones wander to a foreign land.
Therefore, every male member of the Sheng family has a piece of this jade pendant. It is made of white jade and hollowed out. The father's generation has bamboo carved on it, while the next generation has chrysanthemum carved on it.
That's why she tried her best to snatch this man back from the hands of the King of Hell, just because he was the only remaining bloodline of the Sheng family and her cousin.
The oil-paper umbrella covered most of the girl's body, but Sheng Fang felt her grief keenly. He frowned, his angular features softening a lot.
Gu Qingguan took a deep breath to hide all his emotions, raised his umbrella and said expressionlessly: "Go back to the room and lie down, I will change your dressing."
The girl calmed down her grief in an instant. Sheng Fang lowered her lips silently and followed her into the room.
Lying down, he unbuttoned his clothes, revealing his muscular upper body.
Gu Qingguan cleaned his wounds skillfully, with no waves in her eyes, as if this person was just one of her many patients. Only she knew that she was much gentler when she started.
Sheng Fang kept looking at her face without making any sound, but the sweat on his body became more and more flowing. In a moment, the sheets were soaked.
"It hurts, just hum. Why are you holding back?" Gu Qingguan couldn't stand it anymore and deliberately used his hands harder.
"No problem... hiss!" Sheng Fang groaned, clenching his fists tightly.
Gu Qingguan smiled and called him by his first name: "Sheng Fang, you can only lie in bed for these three days. If I find you getting out of bed privately again, please pay my consultation fee."
"This...why?"
"Because, my reputation as the Golden Divine Doctor cannot be tolerated by anyone deliberately sabotaging it."
"How much does the consultation cost?"
"At least a thousand gold. That night alone, I used three 200-year-old ginseng."
When Sheng Fang heard this, his face was slightly embarrassed. He was penniless now, where could he find a fortune
"When will I get better?"
"If it goes well, maybe a month; if it doesn't go well, maybe half a year, it depends on whether you cooperate or not."
When Sheng Fang heard that it would take at least a month, his expression suddenly changed.
Gu Qingguan raised his eyes and said meaningfully: "Keep the green hills here, so you don't have to worry about running out of firewood!"
Sheng Fang looked at her thin back with suspicion in his eyes.
Gu Qingguan walked out of the house and saw that the rain had gradually subsided.
Chen Ping stepped forward and said, "Miss, do you want someone to keep an eye on me?"
"No need!"
Gu Qingguan waved his hand and said, "Send a meticulous and considerate maid to take good care of her."
Chen Ping was shocked. Since the free clinic, the lady has never said that she needs to take special care of anyone.
"Could it be that the young lady is interested in this man's kung fu?"
Gu Qingguan smiled slightly: "I am interested in more than this. Send a message to Uncle Fu and ask him to return to Suzhou Mansion as soon as he is done with the Northern and Southern Lisbon. I have something to discuss with him."
"Yes, miss!"
"Are you sure that the man named A Li was the one who robbed our carriage that day?"
Chen Ping said: "Exactly. This person had already sent people to line up at Qingfeng Hall half a month ago."
"very good!"
Gu Qingwan was silent for a long time and then uttered two words.
The weather after the rain becomes more and more dull.
"Miss, is this person really from the Sheng family?" Yueniang looked surprised.
Gu Qingwan nodded: "It's absolutely true."
"Do you want the lady to reveal her true identity?"
Gu Qingguan thought for a moment and said, "No need!"
"Why, with his help, we..."
"Yue Niang!"
Gu Qingguan's eyes flashed with darkness: "People's hearts can change. He has not lived in the Sheng family since he was a child. I need to find out his thoughts before I can make any plans. Sometimes trust is a double-edged arrow, and I have to be more careful. Mind’s eye.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Chunni came in carrying a food box.
"Why did you come here after being gone for a long time?" Yueniang looked at the time.
Chunni said angrily, "Don't mention it. When King Shou entered the palace, a banquet was being held in front of him. The big kitchen was so busy that he had no time to talk to us. I still stuffed my money here."
King Shou has entered the palace? It seems that the people in the Gu family like to cling to others as always.
Gu Qingwan smiled strangely!
Chunni put the vegetables on the small table one by one and said: "The girls in the mansion were moved after hearing the news and went to the flower hall to wait to pay their respects to King Shou. If you ask me, that King Shou is just an egg and a fly. I want to go up and have a bite.”
"It also depends on whether the egg is fragrant or smelly."
Gu Qingguan stroked his temples and said with a smile: "Tell Chen Ping that this miracle doctor is in good health and will conduct a free clinic tonight."
The flower hall of Gu's mansion is very spacious and bright. There are eight ice basins placed around the flower hall, and the coolness makes people feel comfortable.
Zhao Jingyan was dressed in a white shirt and holding a folding fan, looking extremely handsome.
"Your Majesty is here, and the Gu Mansion is in full bloom." Mr. Gu clasped his hands in fists with a respectful look on his face.
Zhao Jingyan glanced at him and said with a smile: "Where, where!"
"Your Majesty has come to Suzhou Mansion. I wonder if there is anything the Gu Mansion can do to help His Majesty?" Master Gu's eyes flashed.
Zhao Jingyan put away the folding fan and said: "You're welcome, you're welcome!"
Seeing the prince's arrogant attitude and perfunctory words, the masters of the Gu family were a little confused about the details.
Mr. Gu's expression changed and he said loudly: "Come here, invite the princess here!"
Before he finished speaking, he heard a maid outside shouting: "The princess is here!"
For a moment, everyone in the room held their breath and turned their eyes.
Zhao Jingyan heard the sound and did not move at all. She opened the folding fan again and shook it twice, as if she disliked the poor air in the flower hall.
After a moment, the maid and her mother-in-law came in from the main door with a beauty in their arms.
"Eighth brother is here, let the imperial sister take a look!"
Princess
Zhao Jingyan frowned imperceptibly.
A Li, who was behind him, saw his father frowning, glanced at the princess, and quickly lowered his head.
The princess' biological father was granted the title of King Qi, and he was the emperor's half-brother. Although the princess was my cousin, my grandfather was granted the title of king when he was only three years old. There was a huge difference in status.
What's more, King Qi's biological mother was a low-class palace maid, so the word "imperial sister" is really against the rules.
The Second Mistress's head start made everyone in the Gu family tremble, and all their eyes were fixed on Prince Shou.
Zhao Jingyan's eyes flashed with laughter, she just bowed and called out: "Cousin!"
A difference of one word makes a difference of a thousand miles.
The princess paused, stepped forward and took Zhao Jingyan's hand, and said warmly: "Eighth brother came to Suzhou Mansion and didn't even bother to talk to me. I might as well send someone to greet him from a hundred miles away."
The strong smell of powder hit her face. Zhao Jingyan covered her nose with a fan and shrugged, "Why bother?"
"You and I, siblings, see each other only once a year, so there's no need to worry about it. Eighth brother, this is your brother-in-law. Second master, this is eighth brother." Second Mistress smiled and pushed the person behind her out.
Gu Songtao hurriedly stepped forward to bow, and respectfully called out: "Well, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Jingyan looked at it playfully and said with a smile: "We are all our own people, no need to be polite!"
The smile on the princess's face became more than three points brighter, and she said happily: "Your brother-in-law is an honest man. Please take good care of me in the future, my eighth brother."
Zhao Jingyan laughed: "Easy to say, easy to say!"
When Mr. Gu saw that the greetings were almost over, he said: "Your Majesty, some wine has been prepared in the waterside pavilion. Your Majesty will appreciate it. Let me take care of you for you!"
There was a "pop" sound.
Zhao Jingyan put away her fan and sounded a slightly teasing voice: "Let's all come together so that I can recognize you!"
Mr. Gu was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, please!"
The waterside pavilion of Gu Mansion was built near Crescent Lake and was decorated with lanterns of various colors. The lamp is in the water, the water is in the light and shadow, and the scenery is unique.
Tonight, distinguished guests are coming. Housekeepers from all the rooms in the house are filing out, and there are seven or eight tables set up in a lively atmosphere.
Zhao Jingyan was like a star holding the moon, sitting on the main table, with Mr. Gu on her left hand and the second master on her right. The princess and her daughter were at the same table as company, and two beautiful maids stood behind her, so happy.
The Gu family in Suzhou Prefecture started their business by selling silk. The later son studied and became an official. Although the official was not a big one, after passing it down for several generations, he could be regarded as a famous family in Jiangnan. By the time it was passed down to Mr. Gu's generation, it was already prosperous and filled with descendants.
Mr. Gu's real name is Gu Yanqi, and his four brothers have all lived in separate houses.
He married his wife, the Wei family, and had two sons together.
The eldest son of the Gu family, Gu Songhan, was the second best in Baoqing's high school in the 20th year. He was good at painting. He was the minister of the Ministry of War at that time. He married his wife Zhou and had two sons and two daughters. His wife and children went to Beijing to take office together.
The only remaining concubine was the second young lady. Because her biological mother died of illness early, she was raised by his wife, Mrs. Wei, since she was a child.
Gu Songtao, the second master of the Gu family, was a Jinshi in the 30th year of Baoqing. He had one wife and two concubines, including his ex-wife Qian, and had four daughters in total, but no legitimate son.
After the princess entered the house, Mr. Gu resigned early and gave up his position as Suhang Weaving Inspector to his son. Although his rank was not high, he was rich in oil and water.
Today, the eldest brother is an official in the capital, so only the second wife is chatting and laughing in front of Shou. The other rooms in the clan were not to be outdone, and they exchanged cups for a while, making the table at King Shou's table very lively.
The ladies in the mansion gathered around the round table, chatting softly, but from time to time they glanced shyly at King Shou.