Chapter 130 Sister, Let’s Settle the Account
Gu Huan unfolded the letter, glanced at it casually, and immediately closed it with a normal expression.
Only after returning to the main room of Wenhanxuan did he open it again and take a closer look.
Mu Junyan told her that the bandits who kidnapped her last time have not been completely eliminated, and he has asked the Inspection Office to step up the encirclement and suppression. He told her to bring more guards with her when she goes out, and not to leave the house unless absolutely necessary.
If she doesn't have enough manpower, she can go to Zhou Chunyu and the old lady, they will definitely help her.
The last sentence is don’t trust strangers easily.
Gu Huan felt warm in her heart.
She was worried about this matter.
Mu Junyan left Beijing so quickly that she didn't know whether the bandits had caught her or not.
If the mastermind behind this is Aunt Pei, there is nothing to worry about. But if there are other people, such as the Jiang family, then it will be a bit tricky.
She is not yet capable of fighting against the powerful Jiang family.
Gu Huan suddenly stood up and walked out the door, where Dong Mo was waiting.
When he saw her, he smiled and asked, "Did the Madam write a reply?"
"Can I bring something for the Master?"
"Ah? This is a letter delivered by a carrier pigeon. A carrier pigeon can't carry anything else."
Gu Huan looked disappointed.
Dong Mo explained hurriedly: "Carrier pigeons are the fastest and safest way to deliver messages. Postmen and scouts are responsible for the transportation of military reports and items. If Madam has something to bring to the Lord, you can ask them to take it. However, it will probably take several days to go back and forth."
Gu Huan was overjoyed: "It's okay. I didn't even know the master left, and I didn't even bring him anything important."
"Donghua, pack up the pajamas I made for you and come to Guanshan Tower to find me."
After she gave the order, she hurried to the Guanshan Tower.
Dong Mo followed closely.
Gu Huan wrapped up the collection of Jiang Ruoyun's poems that she had copied, and Dong Hua came over with a new set of white pajamas.
Dong Mo looked at the poetry collection, his eyes widened: "Madam...are you sure you want to give this to the Lord?"
Gu Huan carefully wrapped the two things with cloth, tied them up with the ribbon on her head, and tied a beautiful bow before she was satisfied.
"Yes. The late lady's manuscript is what the master wanted to take with him the most. It's just a chance to leave it for him to remember, and it can be regarded as accompanying him in my place. This set of pajamas was just made, and I left before I had time to give it to others."
Gu Huan put the bundle in Dong Mo's hand and said, "Tell him to hold it well and not to crumple it. Silk material wrinkles easily."
Dong Mo's expression was indescribable: "Madam, do you want to discard this collection of poems?"
Isn't Madam jealous?
Do you still want your master to look at the late lady’s things all day long and be reminded of her?
What are you thinking?
"Why don't you want it? Have you forgotten that the master kept me here for this matter? I have been busy with other things recently, and it was hard for me to copy this. You can tell the messenger to tell him that I will continue to copy it, and send someone to deliver it after I finish copying it, and tell the master not to worry."
At least after he dies in battle, he can be cremated and continue to accompany him. Dong Mo sighed.
Thinking to myself, continue copying?
There's no need for that.
"Go quickly and tell them to send it as soon as possible." Gu Huan urged.
"Okay." Dong Mo had no choice but to take it away.
Gu Huan finally felt relieved.
Mu Junyan went to the battlefield and she actually slept all day. She felt quite guilty about it. If she gave him these two things, she could at least make up for it.
"Let's go to the kitchen and make some snacks for mother."
Gu Huan was in a good mood and took Donghua and Dongqing to the kitchen.
In Xiangrui Hall, the old and the young drank tea and ate snacks, chatting and laughing, and stayed with the old lady until the end of dinner.
Gu Huan returned to the main house of Wenhanxuan and thought for a while: "Donghua, Dongqing, we should move back to Yayun Pavilion tomorrow."
"Ah, why?"
"This place is big, and there are many people to serve."
The two maids were surprised.
"Yayun Pavilion is close to Xiangrui Hall where my mother lives, so it's more convenient for me to go there to serve. Besides, Wenhanxuan is the front yard, there are many people coming and going, and the place is too big, so it's not convenient to live there. Although Yayun Pavilion is not big, it's exquisite, and I like it more."
Donghua and Dongqing also felt that it was right.
"Okay, I'll arrange for someone to move tomorrow morning."
Gu Huan quickly reminded, "You don't have to move much, just move some clothes and jewelry. Yayun Pavilion has everything, so don't mobilize a large number of people."
"I understand." Donghua smiled.
If Gu Huan hadn't said it, she would have really planned to move all the furniture and decorations here over there. The decorations here are the most expensive.
While waiting for Chi Yan to come back, Gu Huan had nothing to do, so she simply went to Guanshan Tower to copy books.
Although the Duke's Mansion treated her as his wife, she could not confuse her own position.
She still has a lot of things to do and needs money everywhere. She also doesn't want the Duke's Mansion to know too much about some things, so she won't ask for money.
After Mu Junyan took away the 1,000 taels of silver that Pei Yi gave her last time, she was left with only loose change.
Mu Junyan said that it was not time to collect her monthly allowance.
Even if we take a step back and say that Mu Junyan died in the battle and the old lady didn't keep her, she would still have to make a living.
Gu Huan took out the only copy and began to copy it carefully.
Before I knew it, the hour of Xu had sounded.
Chi Yan's figure finally appeared.
Gu Huan excitedly put down her pen and looked at the wooden box he was holding: "Did you get it?"
"Yes. Please have a look, ma'am."
Gu Huan opened the wooden box, took out the account book inside and looked through it: "Pei's dowry is quite a lot. The Pei family really spent a lot of money to get a high-ranking official."
There are five account books in total, and at the bottom is a dowry list stamped by the government.
It belongs to Gu Wanru.
"This is Zuilihong." Chi Yan took out a black porcelain bottle from his arms.
Gu Huan took a look, put the account book and dowry list back, covered the wooden box, and then placed the wooden box in the wooden grid under the bookshelf.
"Let's go."
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In the huge Jinxiu Pavilion, only one candle was lit in the main room.
The wind suddenly blew tonight, and the autumn felt even deeper.
The temperature in the empty room was very low. Gu Wanru curled up in the corner of the bed, hugging the thin quilt and staring blankly.
Suddenly, footsteps were heard at the courtyard gate, and several maids holding bright lotus lanterns came in one after another.
Donghua and Dongqing protected Gu Huan on the left and right as they walked in slowly.
Dong Mo followed behind with two servants carrying food boxes.
Behind him was Chi Yan and two tall guards.
Gu Wanru stared at them through the wooden lattice window in a daze. Looking at Gu Huan's bright face, she felt as if she were in another world.
How did it become like this?
Gu Wanru's eyes were filled with tears.
Is she wrong?
She was just giving Gu Huan a way out. If she stayed in the mansion, her mother would definitely not find a good family for her. As her husband's concubine, she would at least have wealth and glory.
If she gets pregnant and it's a girl, you can consider letting her stay.
But why would Gu Huan seduce her father-in-law who is much older than her?
Does she hate herself so much?
Just as I was daydreaming, the bedroom door was pushed open.
Donghua said coldly: "Young Madam, Madam asked you to leave."
Young Madam?
lady?
Gu Wanru smiled with tears in her eyes.
How ironic.
It's really a changing world.
Donghua saw that she didn't move: "If the young lady can't leave, I will ask the guards to come in and carry you out."
Let the guards carry her out?
She still has some shame!
Gu Wanru quickly climbed out of bed, but the dressing table in the room had been taken away. Without a bronze mirror, she had no way to fix her makeup. She could only use her hands to smooth over her messy hair and pull at her wrinkled skirt.
Gu Huan sat in the main seat, looking at her with her usual gentle and sweet smile.
Gu Wanru was both angry and afraid.
The girl in front of her was no longer the half-sister she knew.
"We sisters haven't had a drink together for a long time. It's just right that we can settle accounts today." Gu Huan said with a smile.
Dong Mo waved his hand, and two servants took out eight dishes, a soup, a pot of wine, and two wine glasses from the food box and placed them on the Eight Immortals Table in the main hall.
Gu Wanru felt an inexplicable fear in her heart and turned around to run, but was pushed back by Donghua.
Gu Wanru panicked: "What are you going to do? Are you going to kill me?"
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