After staying in the Marquis' Mansion for four or five days, Gu Jiu was always worried, fearing that something might happen to the eldest young lady, Mrs. Jia.
It's really unbearable to live like this every day.
Gu Jiu felt a little anxious, but he couldn't say it out loud. He could only keep it in his heart and vent it by practicing calligraphy every day.
The maid Qingmei walked in from outside and said, "Miss, the madam has sent someone to take everyone back to the mansion."
Gu Jiu stopped writing and asked, "Who did the madam send over?"
"Sent Sister Chunhe and Nanny Ping over. They are currently in Songhe Hall, answering questions in front of the old lady."
Gu Jiu said, "Let's go to Songhe Hall as well."
Qingmei hurriedly put a cloak on Gu Jiu.
After entering the twelfth lunar month, the weather becomes colder.
It hasn't snowed yet this year, but judging by the situation, it will probably snow in the next few days.
Walking on the slippery ground, he arrived at Songhe Hall. After being informed by the maid, Gu Jiu walked into the main room.
After a few days of recuperation, the old lady Wei was in much better spirits.
She smiled when she saw Gu Jiu and waved to him, "Xiao Jiu, come here."
Gu Jiu stepped forward and paid his respects to the old lady first.
Madam Wei said cheerfully, "No need to go through all that formality. Come, sit next to me."
Gu Jiu readily followed suit and sat down next to the old lady.
Old Madam Wei said to Chun He and Madam Ping, "I wanted to let Xiao Jiu and the others stay for a few more days, but since your wife has spoken, I will not be the bad guy. I will let Xiao Jiu and the others return home today.
When you get back, tell your wife that the children love reading. After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month next year, let the children go to school every day. We will provide them with meals, and she doesn't have to worry about pens, ink, paper, and inkstone.
Chun He smiled widely, "Thank you, old lady. If my wife knew that you care so much about the girls, I don't know how happy she would be. They say that you are the best at training people. After not seeing you for a few days, I feel that there is something different about the second girl. It's all because of your good training."
Madam Wei laughed and said, "I have some experience in training young girls. The girls are growing up day by day. It won't hurt to let them learn more from me now."
"What the old lady said is absolutely right. It's just that the New Year is approaching and the house is extremely busy, so the mistress ordered the servants to take the girls back home."
Chunhe is very good at talking.
With just a few words, the old lady Wei burst into laughter. She was no longer as dissatisfied with Xie as she was at the beginning.
At this time, Gu Yue and Gu Shan came.
After the maid informed them, the two walked into the main room.
Chunhe looked at Gu Yue, her eyebrows twitched twice, and her eyes were very complicated.
Gu Yue was unaware of this, but Gu Shan and Gu Jiu noticed Chun He's little movements.
Xie sent Chunhe to pick someone up in such a hurry, probably because something had happened, but it was not convenient to tell the old lady in person.
Old Madam Wei told Gu Jiu and the others that after returning home, they should visit the Marquis' Mansion when they have time.
Gu Jiu agreed with a smile, "When my niece gets the chance, I will go to the Marquis' Mansion to pay my respects to the old lady."
Old Madam Wei smiled and said, "I have been waiting for you to come. With you here, this mansion is much more lively."
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled.
Old Madam Wei prepared a very valuable gift for each girl in the Gu Mansion.
Two pieces of silk, two pieces of satin, two pieces of Songjiang cotton cloth, and a red gold hairpin.
Gu Jiu, Gu Yue, and Gu Shan are all legitimate children. Except for the different patterns and styles of their hairpins, everything else is the same.
Gu Zhen, Gu Lin, and Gu Jun were born out of wedlock, so the gifts were reduced by 30%.
Gu Jiu quickly declined such a valuable gift.
The old lady Wei said with a stern face, "I dare not refuse the gift given by the elder. Please accept my kind words."
At this time, the three ladies also came to Songhe Hall and followed the old lady to persuade Gu Jiu and others.
Gu Jiu could only accept the gift. He made a decision in his heart: when he returned home, he would prepare a thoughtful gift and give it to the old lady the next time he came to the Marquis' Mansion. Just think of it as a New Year's gift.
The three ladies also prepared gifts, which were only 20% less than what the old lady prepared.
In this way, when Gu Jiu and the others got on the carriage and returned home, everyone had a pile of gifts.
Gu Yue secretly sighed, "The Marquis' Mansion is really generous."
Gu Shan hissed, "Third sister, be careful with your words."
Gu Yue looked disgusted and impatient, "I know, stop talking nonsense."
Everyone will get on the carriage and return to the Gu Mansion next door.
After getting off the carriage at the second gate, everyone took their gifts and went back to their rooms.
After a short rest and a change of clothes, he went to Furong Courtyard to pay his respects to Mrs. Xie.
Mrs. Xie had an expression that said, "I'm very unhappy, don't mess with me."
No one was sure what was going on and didn't know who had upset Mrs. Xie.
"You're back, let's sit down and talk."
Mrs. Xie had a stern face and her eyes swept over everyone's face one by one.
"Have you gotten into any trouble in the Marquis' Mansion these days?"
Gu Yue was the first to speak: "Don't worry, mother. I have always abided by the rules and would not dare to embarrass you."
Xie narrowed her eyes and stared at Gu Yue.
Gu Yue felt inexplicably panicked and quickly lowered her head.
Xie snorted coldly, "The Xie family sent a letter yesterday."
Because Master Gu had ordered the gatekeeper not to allow the Xie family to visit, the Xie family could only send letters to the door.
Xie looked towards Gu Zhen and said, "The Xie family wants to propose marriage to Zhen."
Gu Zhen's face turned pale in an instant.
She bit her lip, said nothing, and just looked at Xie.
Mrs. Xie said, "Don't worry, Miss Zhen. I've already rejected this matter. The Xie family won't bother me anymore."
call!
Gu Zhen let out the turbid air that had been pent up in her heart, fortunately, fortunately.
Mrs. Xie then added, "Zhen girl, you have to be mentally prepared. Your marriage is not so easy to arrange. It may not be settled for one or two years."
Gu Zhen gritted her teeth and remained silent.
"I have already discussed this matter with Aunt Hu. You can ask your aunt for the details."
Gu Zhen hummed, "I'll listen to my wife."
Xie said with a tired look on her face, "Gu Yue and Gu Shan stay, everyone else please leave."
Huh?
Is that it?
When she first walked in, Xie's expression clearly showed that she had a lot to say.
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Yue. Could it be that Gu Yue was in trouble again?
Gu Jiu bowed and left Furong Courtyard, and told Xiao Cui to pay attention to the movements in Furong Courtyard.
Xiao Cui said, "Don't worry, young lady, I'll take care of this matter."
"You have to be alert and don't let your wife find you."
"I know."
Gu Zhen left in a hurry. She wanted to go back to her room to talk to Aunt Hu.
Gu Lin followed behind Gu Jiu, "Second sister, let's go together."
"I'm going to pay my respects to my aunt. Are you coming too?"
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Lin.
Gu Lin nodded, "Of course I will go. Auntie worked so hard to teach us how to manage the household and the board of directors, but when she comes back she doesn't go to pay her respects. That would be so bad."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Fifth sister has grown up and is much more sensible than before."
Gu Lin smiled sheepishly and said, "I've learned a few things in the Marquis' Mansion over the past few days."
"In that case, studying in the Marquis's Academy will be helpful to Fifth Sister."
Gu Lin nodded repeatedly. "Although I don't like reading, I can still listen to what Master Luo says. Many of what Master Luo says are very practical."
Just as Gu Mei said, although Mr. Luo is serious, he is not rigid.
She also came from a wealthy family and was very familiar with the situation of wealthy families. In addition to teaching, she would explain some principles and her experience in dealing with people.
This is very helpful to Gu Lin, who is still in the novice village.
The two sisters came to Songbaiyuan.
"I'm your niece, paying my respects to my aunt. How is my aunt these days?"
The eldest wife, Zhang, laughed. "Xiao Jiu and Lin are so thoughtful. Did they just come out of your wife's place?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "Exactly. Madam left the third and fourth sisters to talk, while the eldest sister left in a hurry because of her anxious marriage. My niece and fifth sister missed our aunt, so they came to pay their respects to her."
The eldest wife, Zhang, smiled and said, "Sit down and talk. Do you know why your wife is so anxious to bring you back?"
Gu Jiu shook his head, "I don't know yet. Does my aunt know the inside story?"
Madam Zhang nodded. "Early this morning, the doorman came to report that someone from the Haixi Marquis's Mansion had come. I was puzzled. The marriage with the Haixi Marquis's Mansion was already off, so why would they send someone here, specifically to see your wife? Later, I learned that they were here to discuss the marriage."
"Marriage?" Gu Lin's eyes widened. "Could it be that there's been a turnaround in Big Sister's marriage? Is the Haixi Marquis' Mansion still reluctant to give up Big Sister?"
The eldest wife, Zhang, shook her head, "That's not the case."
Gu Lin asked hurriedly, "Aunt, please tell us quickly, whose marriage did the Haixi Marquis come to arrange?"
Gu Jiu pulled Gu Lin and said, "Fifth sister, don't be anxious. Listen to what your aunt says slowly."
After being reminded by Gu Jiu, Gu Lin came back to her senses, looking ashamed.
"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Auntie. I'm just anxious."
Gu Jun laughed, "Fifth sister, don't worry, my mother won't bother with you."
"Jun'er is right."
Madam Zhang considered for a moment, "As far as I know, the Haixi Marquis's Mansion sent someone to discuss the third girl's marriage."
"ah?"
Gu Lin reacted the most, screaming loudly, then quickly covering her mouth with a look of disbelief, "It's actually my third sister. Why would the Haixi Marquis Mansion be interested in my third sister? Who is my third sister going to marry?"
Gu Lin was almost confused by the series of questions.
Gu Jiu was also surprised.
What on earth did Gu Yue do that the Haixi Marquis's Mansion would actually send someone to discuss the marriage?
It’s impossible that Gu Yue and Zhao Erlang have already had physical contact.
Gu Jiu recalled carefully that when the Marquis' Mansion hosted a banquet that day, Gu Yue seemed to have not left the flower hall.
No, no, no, she remembered that she hadn't seen Gu Yue for a while.
Could it be that Gu Yue really met Zhao Erlang and fell in love with him behind everyone's back?
That's too exaggerated.
I have to admire Gu Yue's ability to take action.
So awesome.
Gu Yue is indeed a man of action. He does whatever he thinks of without any hesitation.
Gu Jiu asked, "Aunt, is this true?"
Madam Zhang nodded, "It's absolutely true. Don't say you're surprised, I was also shocked when I found out. The person who came was the maidservant of Lady Haixi. It seems she was here to propose marriage to Zhao Erlang. Xiaojiu, how are Gu Yue and Zhao Erlang connected?"
Gu Jiu shook his head, "I know nothing about this matter."
Gu Lin also said: "I don't know either. I'm almost scared to death. I wonder if my elder sister will burst into tears after hearing the news."
Yes, there will probably be another commotion over there with Gu Zhen.
Gu Jiu looked at the eldest wife, Zhang, and asked, "Aunt, has there been any progress in the marriage of my eldest sister?"
Zhang said, "There's no rush for the marriage. We'll have a party at the mansion during the New Year, and we'll discuss it then."
So, Gu Zhen's marriage is about to take shape.
After bidding farewell to the first wife, Mrs. Zhang, Gu Lin left in a hurry. She was going to see Aunt Bai and report the latest situation.
Gu Jiu went to visit his brother Gu Ting.
Gu Ting's leg injury has almost healed.
Gu Jiu asked with concern: "It's been cold these days. Does your injured leg hurt?"
Gu Ting walked back and forth in the room a few times and said, "Look, my legs are much better. I don't feel any pain even on rainy days. Sister, you are amazing. You are as good as the doctors in the Imperial Hospital."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Brother, please don't praise me. I'm no match for the imperial physicians in the Imperial Hospital. They're very experienced, and I'm just a novice."
So far, Gu Jiu has only three patients: herself, Gu Ting, and the eldest young lady Jia.
Being a doctor requires a lot of experience.
Gu Jiu was still a rookie and didn't dare to compare himself with the imperial doctors in the Imperial Medical Bureau.
However, Gu Jiu also has his own advantages.
After being baptized by modern medicine, observing and studying various diseases, and reading a large number of medical books, the amount of knowledge she accumulated is unmatched by any other imperial physician.
These days, medical skills are mostly passed down in families.
Everyone is very proud of what they have learned, and what they have learned is actually very limited.
But Gu Jiu has no such limitations.
Her knowledge of medical theory is far superior to that of the imperial physicians.
"Sister, don't be so modest. If you hadn't given me acupuncture every day some time ago, my injured leg would definitely ache when it rained. Now it's fine, and it doesn't hurt even on rainy days. When I fully recover, I will join the army."
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment, "Brother, have you figured it out?"
Gu Ting straightened his chest and said, "Joining the army is my ambition. Sister, you will support me, right?"
"I want to support my brother, but my father may not support you. Also, have you finished reading the list of books I made for you?"
Gu Ting immediately admitted his mistake, "Sister, you have to help me with my father. I'm slowly reading the list of books you made, and I'm really gaining a lot from it."
"I told you that even fighting a war requires more reading."
"Everything my sister said is right."
Gu Ting grinned, a typical sister-con.
Gu Jiu told Gu Ting not to rush. It would be more reliable to wait until next year to join the army.
Afterwards, he instructed Li Chuan to take good care of Gu Ting, and only then did Gu Jiu return to Zhilan Courtyard.
Qingzhu came running back from outside, "Miss, there's news from Xiaocui that the Madam was furious. She's still fuming and is still scolding the Third Madam. Even the Fourth Madam was implicated and was scolded by the Madam."
"Is that so!" Gu Jiu smiled. "Anyway, Gu Yue got what she wanted. Instead of scolding her, Madam, it would be better for her to prepare a dowry for her and send Gu Yue away as soon as possible."
"But the eldest and second daughters haven't married yet, how can the third daughter get married before you?"
"That's fine! Marriage doesn't have to be so particular. Besides, Gu Yue's situation is special, so it's better to marry her off sooner rather than later. It doesn't matter if my elder sister and I get married two years later."
Qingmei reminded her, "Miss, don't forget, the third lady hasn't reached the age of marriage yet. She won't be able to do so until next autumn. Even if you arrange a marriage now, she won't be able to get married until next autumn at the earliest."
"It will take another half a year. I wonder if the third lady will cause any other trouble." Qingzhu sighed.
Gu Yue is now synonymous with troublemaking.
Everyone admires her and how she is so good at causing trouble.
All the other girls in the mansion combined are not as good at causing trouble as she is.
Gu Jiu didn't care about these things. She said, "These are things that the Madam should worry about. You guys should stop worrying about them."
"The girl is right. Why should we worry about the third girl? Besides, she won't appreciate it."
In Furong Courtyard, Xie really wanted to slap Gu Yue in the face.
But this damn girl has been beaten and scolded, and was even beaten with a stick by Lord Gu some time ago, but she still hasn't changed her bad habits.
Xie was so angry that her blood rushed to her head and she felt dizzy.
"Yuer, at this point, why don't you tell the truth? What did you do on the day when the Marquis' Mansion held the Plum Blossom Banquet?"
Gu Yue knelt on the ground, tears and snot streaming down her face.
She cried and said, "Mother, I really didn't do anything. You have to believe me."
Xie angrily scolded, "Since you haven't done anything, why would the Haixi Marquis' Mansion come to discuss marriage? If you don't explain everything clearly today, you will remain on your knees."
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