Xie Mao turned around and looked at Xie.
He smiled coldly and said to Xie: "My dear sister, do you know that your man wants to kill me?"
Xie's face turned pale, her heart was in a panic, and she was almost unable to support her body.
She leaned against the door frame, her face miserable, and said, "Brother, there must be some misunderstanding here. The master wouldn't be so cruel."
"Haha, misunderstanding..."
Xie Mao threw his head back and laughed. He was laughing at Xie and also at himself.
"My dear sister, what kind of magic potion has Gu Zhili poured into you? He almost killed me, and you still spoke for him, saying it was a misunderstanding. Sister, sister, how have I treated you over the years? Have I ever let you down? Is this how you repay me?"
Xie looked like she was about to cry.
She looked at Master Gu eagerly and called out weakly, "Master?"
Master Gu snorted coldly and questioned Xie with a stern face, "What are you doing here? You have nothing to do here, go back."
Xie shook her head. "I won't go back. Master, big brother, I don't know what happened between you. But our two families are relatives. We should support and help each other. If there is anything, can't we sit down and talk?"
Xie Mao chuckled, "I would like to have a good talk with Master Gu, but it's a pity that he doesn't give me face."
Lord Gu sneered, "I've said it before, Xie Mao, you deserve what you have today. You should have thought of this when you plotted against me."
Xie Mao gritted his teeth and said, "Gu Zhili, don't forget, if I hadn't helped you, you would still be eating sand in the northwest.
Marquis Pingnan is your uncle, but has he ever helped you over the years?
You've always wanted to return to Beijing, so how did he respond? He told you not to rush and to gain a few more years of experience in the local area.
This experience means being away from Beijing for more than ten years. Are you willing to accept this? Gu Zhili, you must remember that you are where you are today because of me. I helped you. Don't be ungrateful."
"Thank you!" Lord Gu chuckled, "Do you think I need your help? Do you think I don't know what you're planning? Xie Mao, don't treat people like fools.
From the very beginning, you had ill intentions, and you even dared to sow discord between me and the Marquis's Mansion. You're courting death."
"Haha, I'm really looking for death. Gu Zhili, you're so capable that you can't wait to kill me. But unfortunately, you won't succeed."
There was a dangerous glint in Xie Mao's eyes. He was like a poisonous snake, staring at Lord Gu.
He is very patient and will wait for his chance to strike.
However, Lord Gu was not threatened by him. "I have already said that you can use whatever means you have. This time, let's have a good fight and see who will have the last laugh."
Xie Mao laughed heartily and pointed at Lord Gu's face, "Gu Zhili, you're dead."
“Big Brother!”
Xie was terrified.
Xie Mao looked at Xie coldly, then looked past Xie and at Gu Jiu who was standing at the door.
At some point, Gu Jiu had already reached the gate of the courtyard, and he didn't know how much he had seen.
Xie Mao sneered, "My dear sister, don't try to persuade me. If you really want to, persuade Master Gu. He was the first to be unkind, so don't worry about my injustice."
Xie rushed over and grabbed Xie Mao's sleeve, "Brother, the Gu and Xie families are relatives, why make such a fuss?"
Xie Mao remained unmoved.
Gu was furious. "Xie, let go of your hand and let him go. What are you, a woman, doing here interfering in official affairs?"
Xie Mao looked at Xie with a half-smile, then glanced at Gu Jiu who was still standing at the door.
He said to Mrs. Xie, "Sister, did you hear that? Master Gu dislikes your meddling in other people's affairs, so stop worrying about it."
Xie started to cry, "Master, there is a conflict between you and my eldest brother, can't you talk it out nicely?"
Master Gu said with a stern face, "Mrs. Xie, don't you listen to me? Come, take the wife away."
"I won't leave!"
Xie waved his arms. "Master, big brother, can you please shake hands and make peace for my sake?"
Xie Mao shook his head, "My dear sister, you don't have that much face."
Xie's body swayed and she almost fell to the ground.
Her face was as pale as snow, and she looked like she might collapse at any moment.
Chunhe supported her and was almost scared to death.
She whispered to Mrs. Xie, "Madam, let's go back. The master is angry."
Woohoo…
An angry Lord Gu was so scary. Just one look from him made Chunhe tremble with fear and shake all over.
Xie ignored Chunhe.
She looked at Lord Gu and said, "Master, I promise you that I will draw a clear line between myself and the Xie family from now on. But this time, can you please give me some face and shake hands with my elder brother and make peace?"
Xie Mao stood aside and watched the joke.
Lord Gu frowned, obviously dissatisfied.
He kept suppressing his anger and whispered to the servants, "What are you all still standing there for? Hurry and help the lady down."
"I won't leave!"
Xie was fearless, she just wanted to stand here. She couldn't just sit there and watch the master and the eldest brother quarrel, or even cause a death.
Gu Jiu walked into the courtyard and walked towards Xie.
"Madam, you are tired and your health is more important. Why don't you go back to the wing and rest first?"
"Second girl, why are you here?" Xie glared at Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu looked worried as he walked forward and took the initiative to hold Xie's wrist.
Xie hummed, her feet unsteady.
Gu Jiu quickly supported her and said to Chun He and the others, "Come with me and help Madam to the wing room."
Mrs. Xie covered her forehead with one hand. She felt so dizzy and her mind was not clear.
She was supported by the maids and taken to the side room.
She felt that Gu Jiu had been holding her wrist and had not let go.
"Is everything okay, Madam?" Chunhe was worried.
Gu Jiu said, "Madam is just tired, it's okay. Sister Chunhe, go get some hot water. Did Madam not eat much at noon? Go ask someone to get some food from the kitchen. Madam can't go hungry in her current condition."
Chun He was surprised, "How did the Second Miss know that Madam didn't eat much at noon?"
Gu Jiu chuckled softly and said, "Because I've had this experience too. If I skip a meal, I'll feel dizzy and weak all over, and even my steps will feel unsteady when I walk."
Chun He suddenly understood, "I see. Thank you, Second Miss, for clearing up my confusion."
"It should be."
Gu Jiu finally let go of Xie's wrist and told Chunhe to take good care of Xie. Then she went to the outer room and stood by the window to watch the situation outside.
Xie Mao sneered, "Gu Zhili, are you going to kill my sister too? For so many years, she has given birth to your children. Even if she has no merits, she has worked hard. You should at least have some conscience."
Master Gu said with a stern face, "Since Xie married into the Gu family, she is a member of the Gu family. Her life or death is not your concern. If you have the time, you should think about how to survive."
"Haha, thank you Brother-in-law Gu for your concern. Don't worry, I'm very tough. You want to kill me? Dream on!"
After saying that, Xie Mao flicked his sleeves and left, filled with anger.
Lord Gu was also very angry.
His face was so gloomy that water seemed to be dripping from it.
The servants all lowered their heads, not daring to meet Lord Gu's gaze. It was truly too frightening.
It's rare to see Lord Gu so angry.
Lord Gu walked into the side room with a cold face.
Gu Jiu stepped forward and saluted, "Daughter pays respects to father."
Master Gu uttered a "hmm" through his nose, then asked, "Why are you here?"
Gu Jiu said frankly: "My daughter is worried about her father, so she came to see him."
Gu Daren's mood instantly improved, but he still had a stern face. "What's there to worry about? Xie Mao can't really eat me."
"Master Xie certainly doesn't have the ability to eat my father, but he certainly has the ability to disgust him."
Lord Gu's face changed.
Gu Jiu was absolutely right. Xie Mao’s other abilities weren’t that great, but his ability to disgust people was absolutely top-notch.
Master Gu took a deep breath and asked, "How is the Madam?"
"My wife is just too tired, and she can't relieve her emotions, so she's feeling sick."
Lord Gu frowned.
Gu Jiu gently reminded, "Madam has been very concerned about Third Sister's marriage. People are like this. After being busy for a while, their bodies can't stand it."
"You have a point."
Lord Gu came into the house to visit Mrs. Xie.
Mrs. Xie was drowsy and her mind was not very clear.
Lord Gu took a few glances, told the maids to take good care of Xie, and then left.
He called Gu Jiu, "Come with your father."
Gu Jiu hurriedly followed Lord Gu to the study in the outer courtyard.
Gu Yu, Gu Quan, and Master Ma are all here.
When the three of them saw Gu Jiu, they were obviously stunned.
I don't understand why Lord Gu called Gu Jiu here.
The study is a place for meetings, and girls are not allowed to come in casually.
Gu Jiu looked calm and his eyes were firm and confident. He was not intimidated at all by other people's gazes.
Lord Gu said with a cold expression, "Tell me what, Xie Mao came to our house with such fanfare. What exactly does he mean? What is his intention?"
Butler Gu Quan said cautiously, "Sir Xie, isn't this a plea and a demonstration?"
Lord Gu sneered, "Xie Mao is a commoner, but he has managed to reach his current status and position. He is no fool. I suspect that he came to my house for a deeper purpose."
Gu Yu thought for a moment and said, "Maybe the Eastern Palace put pressure on him and he became desperate."
Master Ma stroked his beard and said, "That's possible. But the greater possibility is that Xie Mao is preparing to take action against the master.
This case involves corruption among officials of the Eastern Palace, and even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince cannot stay out of it. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a gentle temperament and is not aggressive.
But the officials in the East Palace are all born in the year of the dog, and they always try to bite people when they have nothing to do.
Now that the Lord has investigated the case and brought it back to the Eastern Palace, those officials under the Eastern Palace will surely be unable to sit still and will surely jump up and fight back.
Xie Mao is just a pawn, making such a scene just to test your Excellency's attitude."
Lord Gu nodded secretly, thinking that Master Ma’s analysis made sense.
He was just thinking about this when he heard Master Ma ask Gu Jiu, "Second Miss, what do you think about what happened today?"
Gu Daren's attention was drawn to it. It would be a good idea to hear Xiaojiu's opinion first.
Gu Jiu bowed, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I don't know the details of the case. I'm just giving a superficial analysis based on what I've seen. If I'm wrong, please forgive me, Father, Master Ma, Fourth Brother Gu Yu, and the housekeeper."
"It's okay, just say it. Say whatever you think." Lord Gu encouraged Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu nodded, and then said: "From what I saw today, I feel like Mr. Xie is putting on a show."
"What's a show?"
"Putting on a show is acting." Gu Jiu explained.
Master Ma pondered this new word for a moment, then nodded repeatedly, "Showing off! This is a fresh way of saying it. Second Miss, please continue."
Gu Jiu continued, "Master Xie, I think that this play is not for your father or your wife, but for others.
My daughter ventures to guess that Sir Xie's performance was most likely performed for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Empress, or even for the other officials of the Eastern Palace."
Master Ma said, "Second Miss, this point of view is quite interesting."
Lord Gu asked, "Why did Xie Mao perform this act? What's his purpose?"
Gu Jiu frowned and thought deeply. She knew this was an opportunity and she couldn't let it slip away.
How can I speak meaningfully, how can I share my father's worries and make him pay attention to my opinions?
Gu Jiu directly put herself in Xie Mao's shoes and said immediately: "My daughter thinks that Master Xie is seeking greater benefits.
My daughter doesn’t know how much Lord Xie has been implicated in this case, but judging by his appearance, he should be confident that he can get away with it.
The reason he came to the door was to make his father and everyone else misunderstand that he was at the end of his rope, so that everyone would relax their vigilance against him.
Once everyone lets down their guard, I believe that with Lord Xie's ability, he will fight back with all his might and gain more benefits from it.
If my daughter is right, the Eastern Palace will soon come up with a scapegoat. And Master Xie can take this opportunity to rise to a higher position."
After Gu Ji finished speaking, the small study room became so quiet that one could hear everyone's breathing.
Everyone was silent and no one responded.
Gu Jiu frowned. Was there something wrong with her analysis?
It is indeed difficult to make an accurate analysis without first-hand information and case details.
Her analysis just now was all based on Xie Mao's personality.
Gu Jiu had never dealt with Xie Mao, but from Xie Mao's past behavior, Gu Jiu analyzed that this person liked to take risks and take unconventional approaches. He acted rather recklessly and did not follow the rules.
If we analyze Xie Mao from a conventional perspective, there will definitely be many mistakes and omissions.
However, judging by everyone's reactions, her analysis this time didn't seem to be correct.
Lord Gu and the other three exchanged glances.
Master Ma wiped the sweat from his forehead and finally broke the silence in the study.
"Second Miss, your opinion is brilliant. I am far inferior to you."
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment, then immediately reacted, "Master Ma, thank you for your compliment. I was just saying it, don't take it seriously."
Lord Gu waved his hand and said, "Xiao Jiu's analysis is very reasonable. We underestimated Xie Mao."
Master Ma nodded repeatedly. "Master Xie's actions today, just as the Second Young Lady analyzed, are most likely just an act. I was wondering why Master Xie, who has been in the officialdom for so many years, suddenly lost his composure and brought people to attack us. I've never seen such a thing before, let alone heard of it. Master Xie has set a precedent."
Lord Gu snorted coldly, looking down on Xie Mao. "Xie Mao, you bastard, will do anything to achieve your goals. If it were anyone else, they would definitely not do such a thing. But when it comes to him, there is nothing he wouldn't dare to do."
Gu Yu asked, "Master Xie wants to escape, what should we do next?"
Lord Gu said sternly, "If he wants to escape, I will peel off his skin. If he wants someone else to be his scapegoat, haha, I will make his efforts in vain."
Gu Jiu couldn't help but warn, "Father, you have to be careful of Xie Mao. He's a typical villain who will do anything to achieve his goals. He'll definitely take some measures to retaliate, and I'm worried that it will implicate you. After all, the Queen is still alive."
Master Ma nodded repeatedly, "Second Miss is right, sir, you must be careful next time. If the East Palace is determined to bring you down, and with the Empress's help, you're in danger."
Lord Gu gritted his teeth and said, "How could I be afraid of Xie Mao? Xie Mao has his own tricks, so is there nothing I can do?"
Gu Jiu opened his mouth, wanting to say that compared with Xie Mao, Lord Gu was still too upright and not as unscrupulous as Xie Mao.
It is really hard to say who will win or lose in this confrontation with Xie Mao.
Maybe both sides will suffer losses, maybe one will die and the other will be injured, or maybe it will be a case of much ado about nothing and no one can do anything to the other.
Gu Jiu didn't say these words in the end.
Official affairs must be resolved using official methods.
In this regard, Master Ma and his team are very experienced and will definitely be able to come up with a solution.
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