“Chuchu, have you ever thought that Xichai Hutong is not in Yizhou?”
"If it's not in Yizhou, then where else can we go to claim our million-dollar fortune?"
"It's difficult. If the short silver bills are not redeemed, they are worthless."
"How about I ask every household and see if I can find it."
Chuchu knocked on doors along the street, "Auntie, do you know Xichai Hutong?"
"Wash the vegetables, wash the vegetables in the river, and then turn around."
"Grandma, do you know Xichai Hutong?"
"Selling firewood? My family doesn't burn firewood, we burn charcoal."
After asking around, I got no results but got nothing.
Mrs. Gu's laughter became louder and louder.
"They actually went door to door asking, hahaha, tell me more."
Mrs. Gu's laughter could be heard from far away in the flower hall. Mrs. Chen, who brought the news, had a flattering look on her face. She deliberately chose words that Mrs. Gu would like to hear, and waited for a reward.
"Madam, today when I went out shopping, I saw the second young lady and Chuchu holding a letter and asking questions. Judging from their behavior, I guess they have been hungry for the past half month."
"Since she's so pitiful, I'll show my mercy and take them back. Qingrong is about to run for election, and we can't let these low-class people tarnish the reputation of the Gu family. After all, she's a legitimate daughter, so we can't let her go out and beg for food."
Madam Gu pointed to the cakes and sweet tea on the table and said, "These are rewards for you. Take them and eat them."
The woman who reported the news was surnamed Chen. She and Grandma Zhong were distant relatives. Grandma Zhong was killed by lightning. Grandma Chen believed that the death of her relative was related to Gu Yinwei, and she hated Gu Yinwei in her heart.
When Mrs. Zhong was still around, she was in charge of the kitchen and she was in charge of purchasing. The two of them made a lot of money by embezzling money. Now that Mrs. Chen is gone, her source of income is also cut off.
Cutting off someone's source of income is like killing their parents. How could Mrs. Chen not hate it?
Gu Qingrong also heard the news and rushed to see Mrs. Gu.
"We finally got rid of the plague god, why did Madam want to invite gods again? Little did she know that it's easier to invite gods than to send them away."
"You think I want to bring her back? This is all your father's idea. Your father has nightmares all day long in the capital. In his dreams, the old man keeps saying that he misses his granddaughter. A few days ago, I lied and said that I had brought the plague god back, but your father still had nightmares. For the first time, he blamed me in his heart."
Madam Gu said quietly, "The Gu family has so many empty rooms. We can find any one for her to live in. What we mother and daughter want is always wealth and glory, not the life of a plague god."
"Those rotten fish and shrimp are not worth my attention at all. As long as she doesn't bother me, I can spare her life. When I enter the palace in the future, I will inevitably need the help of these two sisters. Mother can take care of the housework. Tomorrow I will go to the flower viewing banquet, so mother will send her to the East Courtyard and don't let her get in my way."
"Mother knows. Just focus on your important matters. Mother will take good care of the family."
"You're right. It's better to use her as a stepping stone than to kill her."
Mrs. Chen came to pick up Gu Yinwei as ordered by Madam Gu. Gu Yinwei and Chuchu were arranged to live in the wing room in the west courtyard. The terrain here is low, and it is humid and rainy in summer, which makes it easy for water to accumulate. Living in such a house for a long time may cause moisture.
Gu Yinwei had consumed a lot of energy and blood in drawing the soul-summoning talisman, and now she was exhausted and dying. Chu Chu took care of her without taking off her clothes.
The third young lady, Gu Yingxia, came to see Gu Yinwei once and brought some clean bedding and clothes for changing.
Gu Yingxia is a concubine's daughter, while Gu Yinwei is a legitimate daughter.
They have been at odds since childhood, and whenever they meet they either fight or quarrel.
Later, Mrs. Gu brought Gu Qingrong into the mansion, and Gu Yingxia's attitude towards Gu Yinwei changed.
Gu Yingxia and Gu Qingrong are enemies, and Gu Yinwei is Gu Qingrong's enemy. The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
She only does things that harm others and benefit herself, and does not do stupid things that will please her enemies and hurt her loved ones.
Although Gu Yinwei could not be considered her relative, the more Madam Gu and Gu Qingrong hated Gu Yinwei, the more she wanted to show her kindness to Gu Yinwei.
The maid Ah Qing asked, "Master didn't like the Second Miss before, why is she acting so differently now?"
"The Gu family is already controlled by Madam Gu. I don't want to fight her. It's fine to be Gu Yinwei's arm. Gu Qingrong is the king of the Gu family because she has Madam Gu as her backer. But when she enters the harem, she will have no backer. Only then will it be time for the three of us to truly compete."
Ah Qing said, "Young lady, your wisdom and strategy are unparalleled. It would be no problem for her to deal with Madam Gu."
"I do have a way to deal with her, but I can't deal with her now."
"If the Gu family falls now, it will not benefit me at all. How much wealth and glory can a small place like Yizhou have, and how many young talents can it have?"
"I'm being humble and patient, not because I'm afraid of her, but because I want to go to the capital."
"The waters of Yizhou are too shallow, the waters of Jingdu are deep enough. I want to fight for the position of the first concubine, the legitimate daughter of the Gu family. If Gu Qingrong likes me, I'll give it to her."
"My uncle has already opened several shops in Kyoto. My maternal grandfather and uncle have spent all their wealth to pave the way for him. I cannot let them down."
"Miss is wise."
"Father will be here tomorrow, go to bed early."
The maid blew out the lights, but Gu Yingxia's eyes were surprisingly bright. There was a desire for power and a yearning for the future in her eyes.
Gu Shenzhi returned before sunset, with a dark patch under his eyelids and a face full of black energy.
Mrs. Gu tried to talk to him, but he didn't want to say anything and just wanted to sleep.
Gu Shenzhi slept for three days. Gu Yinwei woke up, but Gu Shenzhi was still asleep.
Madam Gu muttered, "I'm afraid your Gu family's ancestors are buried on Kunfen Mountain. How can everyone sleep so well?"
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