Gu Zhen looked out the window and didn't say anything for a long time.
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Zhen and remained silent with her.
"Thank you for coming to visit me, second sister. I feel a little better now."
"Don't be polite to me, big sister."
Gu Zhen laughed at herself, then felt ashamed. "Compared to my second sister, I'm far inferior. I used to be a mean person, but my second sister didn't bother with me. I don't know what to say."
Gu Jiu smiled and said nothing.
Gu Zhen turned around and looked at Gu Jiu, "Second sister, do you hate me? Am I a disgusting person?"
Gu Jiu met Gu Zhen's gaze and said, "Big sister, you think too much. You are not a disgusting person."
"Not to comfort me?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "I'm not good at comforting people."
Gu Zhen smiled through her tears.
She lowered her head, sighed softly, and said softly, "My marriage with Zhao Silang is not going to happen. I can't marry into the Haixibo Mansion."
Gu Jiu frowned slightly.
Although he had thought of this a long time ago, Gu Jiu still couldn't help but sigh when he heard Gu Zhen talk about it in person.
She felt sorry for Gu Zhen.
It is not easy to come across a family like the Haixi Marquis's Mansion.
If you miss the chance, you won’t find the right store.
Gu Zhen missed the opportunity to marry into the Haixi Marquis' Mansion, and she is afraid that she will never find a better marriage than this one in the future.
Gu Zhen looked at Gu Jiu curiously, "Second sister, aren't you going to say anything? I thought you would comfort me."
Gu Jiu thought for a moment and said, "There's no news from the Haixi Marquis' Mansion yet. Perhaps there's still a glimmer of hope."
Gu Zhen shook her head, "There's no chance."
Miss Zhao Liu saw her and Xie Ding rolling around together with her own eyes. No family, let alone the Haixi Marquis's Mansion, would want her anymore.
Her marriage, her future, and her life were gone just like that.
"Why didn't my second sister ask me what happened yesterday?"
Gu Jiu said, "I think it's better not to ask about something that causes Big Sister so much pain. If Big Sister is willing to talk about it, I'm all ears."
Gu Zhen gnashed her teeth and said fiercely, "It's okay to tell my second sister. I was tricked by Ma and Xie Ding. I have no vengeance against these two."
Gu Jiu frowned, "Big sister, are you sure these two are plotting against you?"
"Of course it's them. Who else could it be?"
Gu Jiu pondered for a moment and said, "Why did Xie Ding plot against my elder sister?"
"The Xie family wanted to marry their children to our Gu family. They didn't dare to plot against Gu Yue and Gu Cheng, but they picked on the weak and deliberately plotted against me. They ruined my life and my future, and I will remember this grudge for the rest of my life."
Gu Zhen's expression was ferocious. If those maids hadn't stopped her yesterday, she would have scratched Xie Ding's face.
Xie Ding, a man worse than pigs and dogs, dared to plot against her. She would not let him have an easy time.
Gu Jiu said: "The Xie family did not come to propose marriage today."
"Of course they don't dare come. I made it clear yesterday that I would never marry Xie Ding even if I died."
When Gu Zhen said this, she started crying again in pain.
Even though she spoke so harshly and made all kinds of threats, she was actually very scared, panicked and at a loss.
She was like a wounded little animal, wanting to find a place where no one was around to hide and lick her wounds alone.
Whenever she thought of the scene where Xie Ding molested her, she felt so miserable that she wanted to die.
Even ants are greedy for life, let alone humans.
Who wants to die when you can live?
Gu Zhen hasn't lived enough, she doesn't want to die.
She could only cry non-stop to vent her inner pain.
Gu Jiu patted her shoulder without saying anything.
What Gu Zhen needed at this time was not comfort, but a good cry.
Gu Jiu couldn't understand why the Xie family was plotting against Gu Zhen?
If the purpose was to marry into the Gu family, then Gu Zhen, as a concubine's daughter, would not have been given enough weight.
Even if Gu Zhen married into the Xie family, as long as Lord Gu did not approve of the marriage, the Xie family's plan would be in vain.
Given Lord Gu's character, he would definitely sacrifice a daughter born out of wedlock.
Gu Jiu still believed that this matter was related to Gu Yue.
It’s just that the relevant key point has not been found, so it’s unclear what role Gu Yue played in it.
If we could know Gu Yue's motives, all questions would be answered.
Gu Zhen fell asleep after crying herself tired.
Gu Jiu didn't wake her up and left the room with the maids.
When I reached the gate of the courtyard, I met Aunt Hu who came to visit Gu Zhen.
Aunt Hu looked haggard and her eyes were bloodshot, obviously she had not slept well the whole night.
When she saw Gu Jiu, Aunt Hu was stunned for a moment.
But she quickly realized, "It's the Second Miss. Thank you for coming to visit Zhen. I was really worried that something might happen to this child."
Gu Jiu said, "Don't worry, Aunt Hu. Big sister is tired from crying and has fallen asleep now."
"Really? That's good." Aunt Hu breathed a sigh of relief.
Then Aunt Hu continued, "Everyone was fine yesterday, but something happened to Miss Zhen. Last night I was thinking, how could such a coincidence happen in the world? It just happened to be my Miss Zhen. Second Miss, do you think there is something behind this?"
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows.
Was Aunt Hu testing her, or was she simply asking her?
But no matter what Aunt Hu's purpose was, Gu Jiu's answer was the same, "I don't know what happened yesterday. If Aunt Hu has any questions, why not wait until the eldest sister wakes up and ask her carefully. Aunt Hu can also ask the master, his attitude is crucial."
Aunt Hu nodded repeatedly, "Second Miss is right, the master's attitude is the most important. I wonder if there is any news from the Haixi Marquis' Mansion?"
Gu Jiu shook his head. "I'm not well-informed. Aunt Hu might as well send someone to Furong Courtyard to ask."
Aunt Hu agreed readily, but she was very disappointed in her heart.
When she saw Gu Jiu coming to visit Gu Zhen, Aunt Hu thought the opportunity had come.
Gu Jiu is so strong in fighting. If we can take advantage of Gu Jiu's sympathy, we will be able to gain some benefits for Gu Zhen.
However, no matter how she tried, Gu Jiu didn't fall for it.
She acted as if she didn't know anyone, making it difficult for Aunt Hu to take action.
Aunt Hu was so depressed.
Gu Jiu was the first one to visit Gu Zhen. Doesn’t this mean that Gu Jiu and Gu Zhen have a good relationship?
Why do you act so polite and distant?
Aunt Hu couldn't understand it.
Gu Jiu smiled and said to Aunt Hu, "If Aunt Hu has nothing else to do, I should take my leave first."
After saying that, Gu Jiu left with the maid.
Aunt Hu looked at Gu Jiu's back, stamped her feet, and then turned and walked into the courtyard.
Gu Jiu was walking in the garden.
She went to visit Gu Zhen because she and Gu Zhen were sisters. It was her duty to visit and greet each other as sisters should.
It is of course impossible to say how deep the sisterhood between her and Gu Zhen is.
But Gu Zhen was unlucky enough to be plotted against.
"Second sister!"
In the distance, a shout was heard.
Gu Jiu looked back and saw that it was Gu Jun, the sixth sister of the eldest wife.
Gu Jun ran over, holding up her skirt.
Her face is rosy, her eyes are big and bright, and she looks particularly energetic.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "It's so cold, why did Sixth Sister come out?"
"It's so stuffy inside, warming up by the fire. I'm going to come out for some fresh air. How about you, second sister? You're not in good health. Is it okay to be in such a cold day and be blown by the wind?"
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "I went to visit my elder sister and was about to go back."
"Is Big Sister feeling better? They all said Big Sister had a stomachache yesterday and was in pain all night."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Who told you that?"
Gu Jun pursed her lips and smiled, "I heard it from Madam. I know Madam is lying to me. Something must have happened to Big Sister, and it's inconvenient for us to know, so Madam made up a lie to lie to me."
Little clever ghost.
Gu Jiu said: "Big sister had an accident yesterday."
"Is it serious?" Gu Jun asked nervously.
Gu Jiu said: "Don't worry, Sixth Sister, Big Sister will be well again in a couple of days."
Gu Jun nodded heavily. "Big sister is so pitiful. Such a good banquet, but an accident happened. Big sister probably doesn't want to see me now, so I won't go to her and get in her way. I'll go visit her tomorrow when she's better."
"Sixth sister is thoughtful."
"Second sister, I'm leaving first. You should go back to your room early to avoid catching a cold. Come play in my yard when you have time. I have lots of interesting toys there."
Gu Jiu agreed with a smile and watched Gu Jun leave.
"Miss, that's Chunhe next to the madam."
Qingzhu was sharp-eyed and pointed at the people on the path ahead, secretly reminding Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu watched from afar.
In addition to Chunhe and the two maids, there is also Grape, Gu Yue's personal maid.
"Where are they going?"
"It seems like he's going to the outer courtyard."
"Miss, do you want me to go and take a look?" Xiao Cui asked.
Gu Jiu nodded. "Follow them secretly and don't let anyone find you. See what they do and tell me in time."
Xiao Cui nodded, "Don't worry, young lady."
After saying that, Xiao Cui followed.
…
The sky gradually darkened and the day passed in the blink of an eye.
Chunhe returned to Furongyuan, looking tired.
"Ma'am, I asked."
Mrs. Xie sat up immediately, "Did that damn girl Grape confess?"
Chun He nodded, "I admit it."
"What did you say?"
"Just as Madam guessed, the third young lady has set her sights on Zhao Erlang from the Haixi Marquis's mansion, and so she wants to sabotage the eldest young lady's marriage. She sent Grape to contact Xie Ding, and Xie Ding unexpectedly agreed immediately and even offered advice."
Mrs. Xie gnashed her teeth. "I knew Xie Ding was a bad boy. He dared to say it was a misunderstanding in front of me. It's outrageous."
Chun He asked, "Madam, what should we do now?"
"That damned girl Yue'er, is the old woman keeping a close eye on her?"
"Don't worry, Madam. I have arranged four maids to guard the Third Young Lady. Without Madam's permission, the Third Young Lady cannot leave the house."
Xie snorted coldly, extremely disappointed with Gu Yue.
"She made mistakes again and again, and I forgave her again and again, and gave her chances. But looking at what she did, if I had known this would happen, I should have drowned her when she was born."
Xie was so angry that she said this.
Back then, Mrs. Xie told everyone that Gu Yue was her lucky star.
Ever since she gave birth to Gu Yue, everything has gone smoothly for her.
More than ten years had passed since we were happy, and I thought it would continue like this. But I never expected that Gu Yue would become more and more absurd as she grew older, and would do things inappropriately again and again.
Xie was so angry that sometimes she really wanted to give up on Gu Yue and just find someone to send her away.
But in the end, Xie still couldn't bear to do it.
How could he bear to send away the daughter he had carefully nurtured? That would be like tearing the flesh out of her heart.
Xie was both angry and annoyed, but the matter could not be dealt with in a high-profile manner.
Xie gritted her teeth and suppressed her anger.
She said to Chun He, "Have those who know about this kept their mouths shut?"
"Don't worry, ma'am. Everything is sealed. I promise I won't tell anyone."
Mrs. Xie nodded. "That's great. While we still have some time, come with me to see Yue'er."
"Madam, do you want it?"
Xie snorted coldly, "This is such a big thing, I can't just pretend nothing happened."
Chunhe understood.
She followed Xie to Zizhuyuan.
Xie asked the maid guarding the door, "Is the third young lady making any noise?"
The old woman shook her head and said, "Madam, the third young lady has been very quiet and has not eaten or drunk anything."
You dare to try to go on a hunger strike? Xie snorted coldly, her anger rising.
She asked the maids to stay away and then took Chunhe into the bedroom.
Gu Yue sat by the window, staring blankly outside.
When he saw Xie, a look of panic flashed across Gu Yue's face.
She stood up, her face pale, "Why is mother here?"
Xie shouted angrily, "If I hadn't come, you would have turned the tables."
Gu Yue's body was shaking, and she seemed to be unstable.
When Xie saw Gu Yue like this, she became angry and her rage rose.
Bang!
When Mrs. Xie came to her senses, she had already raised her hand and slapped Gu Yue in the face.
In a blink of an eye, four finger marks appeared on Gu Yue's face, her cheeks were red and swollen, and she looked in a miserable state.
She covered her face and cried silently.
Mrs. Xie pointed at her head and said, "You still have the nerve to cry. Tell me, what's the nerve to cry? What girl is like you, throwing herself at a man the moment she sees him? Where's your brain? Why don't you use your brain and consider the consequences before you do anything?"
Xie's fingers poked Gu Yue's forehead one after another.
Gu Yue stepped back little by little, tears falling down her face.
Mrs. Xie was furious. "Why did I give birth to such a foolish and stupid daughter like you? Do you really want to marry Zhao Erlang?"
Gu Yue's shoulders twitched, and she cried, "As soon as my daughter saw Zhao Jia Erlang, her heart couldn't help but throw itself on him.
Mother, I don't want this to happen, but I can't control myself. I know that I have ruined my mother's plan.
Mother, please forgive me once more. Please give me a chance and let me marry Zhao Erlang."
Gu Yue knelt on the ground, pulling Xie's sleeve, crying breathlessly.
Xie shook her hand away and said, "Gu Yue, do you have any shame? You are a girl, do you have any shame?"
Gu Yue burst into tears. "I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have plotted against my elder sister and ruined her marriage. But I really can't help it! Mother, I don't want anything but to marry the second son of the Zhao family. Please grant me your blessing."
"I'm going to help you so that you can be killed by Zhao Erlang? If Zhao Erlang is really that good, how can I not make plans for you?"
Xie was furious.
Gu Yue was bewildered.
Mrs. Xie continued, "Early before the banquet, I had already discussed this matter with your father. I wanted you to replace Gu Zhen and marry into the Haixi Marquis's mansion. But that Zhao Erlang is unlucky. He has killed three women. Yue'er, do you want to be the fourth woman he kills? If you want to die so badly, I will grant your wish now."
"No, it's not. The reputation of being unlucky in marriage is all fabricated by others to slander him. It must be so, absolutely so. How could a man like him be unlucky in marriage? Mother, you can't ruin your daughter's lifelong happiness just because of a rumor."
Gu Yue burst into tears.
Mrs. Xie was furious. "I think you've been bewitched and can't tell good from evil. What's so good about Zhao Erlang that you'd want to be so lowly? There are so many good men in the capital, and we don't need Zhao Erlang anymore. Yue'er, listen to me and forget about Zhao Erlang. Mother will find you a better one."
Xie advised earnestly, hoping that Gu Yue would listen.
But it was obvious that Xie's efforts were in vain.
Gu Yue shook her head repeatedly. "No matter how good other men are, they are not what my daughter wants. Even if mother forces her to marry them, she will not be happy. From the beginning to the end, my daughter only wants to marry Zhao Erlang. Only by marrying him can my daughter be happy. Mother, please fulfill my daughter's wish."
"You are so stubborn and stupid. You disappoint me so much. I have wasted all my time and energy on you. Do you think you deserve it?"
Xie was so angry that her face turned blue.
This is the daughter she has high hopes for, how could she be so stupid, so dumb?
Xie was almost crying because of her stupidity.
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