Outsiders could not understand how embarrassed and uncomfortable Miss Xiao felt when Liu Zhao scolded her in person.
Gu Jiu gave her an awkward smile. This really wasn't her business. It was all Liu Zhao's fault, that bastard, who was deliberately trying to stir up hatred.
Miss Xiao turned her head and snorted, without responding to Gu Jiu's gaze.
Miss Xiao dared not bear a grudge against Liu Zhao, and had no place to vent her anger. As Liu Zhao's fiancée, Gu Jiu was bound to be resented by Miss Xiao and endure the blame.
Gu Jiu gritted his teeth and secretly glared at Liu Zhao.
Liu Zhao said seriously, "Cousin Xiao, are you dissatisfied with me?"
Miss Xiao was immediately aggrieved. She was the one being scolded, and she hadn't even spoken out to blame Liu Zhao, but Liu Zhao had been the first to blame her. How shameless!
"How dare I be dissatisfied with my cousin Zhao?"
Miss Xiao lowered her head and looked submissive, looking like a bullied young wife.
Liu Yi couldn't bear to watch it any longer. "Brother, what do you mean? Qin'er didn't offend you, why are you making things difficult for her? If you have any dissatisfaction, come to me, not Qin'er."
Miss Xiao was delighted, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she looked at Liu Yi as if he were a hero.
Liu Zhao glanced at Liu Yi nonchalantly.
Liu Yi was almost driven crazy by Liu Zhao's look.
Liu Zhao's face was stern and he said seriously, "Pointing out mistakes is embarrassing. May I ask which teacher taught you this principle, fourth brother?"
When he heard the word "fourth brother", Gu Jiu felt a strong sense of oppression.
She secretly observed, wondering if the relationship between the two brothers was really that bad? Did they not need to hide it in front of their elders?
Liu Yi gritted his teeth and said, "I only know that as a man, it is despicable to embarrass a woman."
Liu Zhao said indifferently, "Go back and read more."
"you……"
“Ahem…”
Concubine Shu covered her mouth and coughed twice. Liu Yi immediately stopped the topic and said, "Grandmother, are you okay?"
Concubine Shu waved her hand and said, "I'm fine. Your brother is teaching you a lesson, just listen."
Liu Yi lowered his head, looking submissive and aggrieved. This made Concubine Shu feel very distressed.
Concubine Shu glared at Prince Ning, who stood by and watched without disciplining his two sons.
Prince Ning laughed it off and pretended to be stupid.
Two brothers have a fight, who cares?
I think he and his brothers went through the same thing back then.
As a member of the royal family, if you always rely on your elders to help you with everything, you are nothing but a member of the royal family.
King Ning believes that children need to be tempered and motivated by opponents.
As long as it doesn't escalate to fighting or killing, he doesn't care how his sons fight openly or secretly.
This is how he got through it back then, so there is no reason why his son should be more leisurely than him as a father.
Concubine Shu couldn't do anything about Prince Ning, her eyes turned cold and she stared at Liu Zhao indifferently.
"Zhao'er, as the eldest brother, you sit down and start swearing at me. How disrespectful! This is Changchun Palace, and you start lecturing me without even asking me. Do you even have me in your eyes?"
The accusation made by Concubine Shu was indeed quite serious. She was almost directly accusing Liu Zhao of being unfilial.
Liu Zhao said expressionlessly, "Please forgive me, Grandmother. I was indeed a little anxious. However, I still hope that you can properly discipline my cousin Xiao and my fourth brother. They are both grown-ups, but their words and actions are not proper. This is really wrong."
Concubine Shu's face fell, "I like them like this, and you want to control it?"
"Of course, my grandson has no control over the affairs of Changchun Palace. I just mentioned it casually."
Concubine Shu snorted coldly, and her eyes looked at Liu Zhao even colder.
Gu Jiu secretly glanced at Liu Zhao. No wonder the elders liked him.
Liu Zhao's words can make people choke, it's strange that any elder likes him.
Gu Jiu suddenly became curious. The Liu Zhao she knew was a man who spoke and acted with discretion. He was not the kind of person who would criticize others just because he didn't like something.
Why did Liu Zhao behave like an inflexible, stubborn, conservative and unpleasant "gentleman" in front of his elders?
Gu Jiu couldn't understand what benefit Liu Zhao would gain from doing this?
Concubine Shu said to Liu Yi, "Ignore your elder brother. He lectures people all day long. Stay away from him from now on."
Liu Yi looked at Liu Zhao and continued, "I'll listen to my grandmother. But maybe big brother is doing this for my own good."
Concubine Shu felt more and more sorry for Liu Yi, and felt that Liu Yi was more sensible and considerate than Liu Zhao.
Concubine Shu glared at Liu Zhao and said, "Your brother is more sensible than you. Don't scare Si Lang in the future."
Liu Zhao glanced at Liu Yi with a half-smile, and Liu Yi looked at Liu Zhao calmly.
The two brothers' eyes met in the air, and sparks flew.
Gu Jiu looked around and suddenly realized that she had really underestimated the royal family members.
Sister Mei is absolutely right, all the emperor's grandchildren are smart people.
Liu Yi's anger, irritability, and grievances are all part of a wonderful drama, and the audience is Concubine Shu.
Everything he said, everything he did, even every expression he made, was to win Concubine Shu's sympathy.
If Concubine Shu cared more about him, she would naturally care less about Liu Zhao, and even dislike him.
As for Miss Xiao, Gu Jiu believed that she was really wronged and her acting skills were far inferior to Liu Yi's.
Liu Zhao suddenly looked at Gu Jiu.
This was the first time he looked at Gu Jiu straight in the eye since he entered the hall.
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows slightly: What are you looking at me for?
Liu Zhao lowered his head and smiled, his eyes teasing.
Gu Jiu frowned. She was becoming more and more confused about Liu Zhao.
Concubine Shu asked Prince Ning, "How come you have time to visit me today?"
Prince Ning smiled and said, "As long as I am free, my son will come to visit mother."
When Concubine Shu heard this, she felt happy and her eyes softened.
She laughed. "He's already old, going to be a grandfather in two years, and he's still so smooth-talking."
Prince Ning smiled and said, "No matter how old I am, I am still my mother's son."
This remark greatly pleased Concubine Shu. She was delighted for a long time before asking, "Have you met your father?"
Prince Ning nodded, "Yes, I have. My father recently got a new beauty and is so engrossed in her love that he impatiently drove my son out."
Concubine Shu snorted coldly, "The Empress is about to...your father still has the heart to favor the beauty. Three years ago, the Empress would have beaten that beauty to death."
"That's why my son said that the newly favored beauty was lucky and came at a good time."
Concubine Shu laughed heartily. "Just say this in front of me, don't shout it outside. If the Queen hears about it, you'll be in big trouble."
Prince Ning laughed heartily, looking lazy. "Don't worry, mother. I know what's right for me."
Concubine Shu relaxed, leaning back in her chair. "We only have a few days left in Weiyang Palace, and yet things still refuse to calm down. Everyone, please stay alert these days and be careful. Especially Gu Jiu, the Queen could summon you at any time. Do you know what to say and what not to say?"
Gu Jiu bowed slightly, "Your Highness knows."
Concubine Shu nodded slightly. "It's good to be careful with your words and actions. If you cause any trouble, I will not forgive you."
"Your Highness dare not!"
Liu Zhao suddenly said, "Grandmother, please let them both leave."
Concubine Shu looked at Liu Zhao and nodded slightly. "Take Qin'er and Gu Jiu down and settle them down. Let them have dinner here in the palace tonight."
"As you wish."
Gu Jiu hurriedly stood up and followed the palace maid back.
She was also thinking, Prince Ning mentioned that the emperor had a new beauty, could it be Jiang Yan?
It shouldn’t be Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan has no one to rely on in the palace, and it is extremely difficult for her to see His Majesty, let alone gain His Majesty's favor.
Moreover, even if I gain His Majesty's favor, it may not be a good thing.
You have to know that Your Majesty is already in his early sixties. According to the average life expectancy of men in this era, and the average life expectancy of the emperor, he doesn't have much time left.
If I am favored but have no children, my fate will be very bad when His Majesty passes away.
Gu Jiu left the hall with his mind wandering.
Liu Zhao frowned, wondering what this woman Gu Jiu was thinking. He winked at her, but she didn't respond.
He dared to be distracted in the palace. He simply doesn't know how to write the word death.
He will find a chance later and teach Gu Jiu a lesson.
Gu Jiu and Miss Xiao were arranged to stay in a side room.
The two looked at each other in silence, and the scene was very awkward for a moment.
After sitting for a while, Miss Xiao became a little impatient, so she simply stood up and left.
The palace maid did not stop her, but chatted and laughed with Miss Xiao.
Sure enough, Miss Xiao was familiar with Changchun Palace.
Only Gu Jiu and Qingmei, the master and servant, were left in the room. Gu Jiu breathed a sigh of relief and felt much more at ease.
Finally passed another level.
Qingmei asked with concern: "Miss, are you okay?"
Gu Jiu shook his head. "It's okay. You stand guard at the door. When Gongzi Zhao comes, remember to remind me. I'll take a nap first."
She was almost exhausted. She had been on edge since she entered the palace early in the morning. Life in this palace was truly not a human life.
Qingmei was surprised, "Has Gongzi Zhao also entered the palace?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "He should find a chance to come over soon, keep an eye on him and don't let anyone see him."
"I understand."
Gu Jiu closed his eyes to rest, half asleep and half awake, his head gradually becoming a mess.
It feels like a gentle breeze blowing on your face, soft and warm, just like being in spring.
Gu Jiu smiled, but after that, he suddenly felt something was wrong.
She was in the palace, how could she dream of spring? She must be confused.
The imperial palace can only remind people of the coldest days of winter.
She suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes fixed on Liu Zhao who was sitting opposite her.
"Why did you come in? Where's Qingmei?"
"She's guarding outside."
Liu Zhao stared at Gu Jiu meaningfully.
Gu Jiu wiped his face and asked, "Why are you staring at me?"
"Do you drool when you sleep?"
Ahhhh…
Gu Jiu quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe the corner of her mouth. How could she drool? It was definitely slander, for sure.
Liu Zhao looked at Gu Jiu's crazy look and smiled secretly.
He would never let Gu Jiu know that he just liked to see her side like a little wild cat.
After wiping the corners of his mouth, Gu Jiu picked up some cold boiled water to rinse his mouth, and it took him a long time to tidy himself up.
Seeing her sit down again, Liu Zhao asked, "Do you have anything to say to me?"
"You...you come here, is it okay?"
Liu Zhao slowly shook his head. "Don't worry about my affairs. Tell me, what exactly do you want from me? Earlier in the hall, I saw you almost crippled by the sight, and I knew you had something to say."
Gu Jiu's eyebrows twitched, she was really irritable.
Her face turned angry and sullen. She said, "The Empress asked me if I had seen you in the northwest. I denied it. She seemed to know something. I don't think the Empress will let this go."
Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows slightly, "I know about this matter. Is there anything else?"
Gu Jiu gritted his teeth and complained, "I was forced into my current situation because of you. Do you know how difficult and helpless it is for me to be alone in the palace?
I was really scared. I thought that after drinking a glass of water or eating a mouthful of food, I would die in the palace, quietly.
I was living a good life, but because of you, my peaceful life was completely shattered. You are the culprit.
What on earth have I done to win your favor and make you choose me as your wife? I can’t return it.”
I'm so pissed off.
Gu Jiu's eyes were filled with tears.
She vented all her grievances, helplessness, and fear to Liu Zhao without any concealment.
In the Weiyang Palace, when the Queen pinched her jaw and questioned her, she was so frightened and helpless.
At that time, if the Queen had decided to kill her, who could she turn to? She could not ask anyone for help, and her death would be in vain.
What she feared most was that the Queen was obviously a patient, but her hands were frighteningly strong.
At that time, she really hated Liu Zhao for dragging him into the fight for the throne.
Gu Jiu had never felt so wronged before. Even when Xie made things difficult for her, she never felt wronged or pitied herself. Because she had a way out, she could be calm enough.
However, faced with the current situation, she had no way out and was forced to embark on the thorny road and move forward with a heavy burden.
She had just set foot on this road and had already witnessed its cruelty.
A handkerchief appeared in front of Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu raised his head and stared at Liu Zhao, "I don't want to use your handkerchief."
Liu Zhao said calmly, "I've dragged you in. You have no way to retreat."
hateful!
Gu Jiu stared at him and said solemnly: "I want to quit."
Liu Zhao slowly shook his head and said indifferently: "The imperial decree has been issued. If you want to withdraw, you will die."
Gu Jiu stared at Liu Zhao hatefully, "All this is because of you."
Liu Zhao nodded, "I admit, all this is because of me."
"You are shameless!" Gu Jiu cursed.
Liu Zhao nodded again, "I am indeed shameless."
Gu Jiu was so angry that he kicked Liu Zhao twice.
Liu Zhao didn't feel any pain at all. He reached out his hand and gently stroked Gu Jiu's eyelids with his fingertips.
Gu Jiu turned his head and dodged.
Liu Zhao was stubborn and refused to let go. "After crying, it's time to continue laughing."
Gu Jiu clenched his fist and punched Liu Zhao.
Liu Zhao said seriously, "You can hit me a few more times, it won't hurt."
Gu Jiu suffered 10,000 points of damage and died of vomiting blood.
"Go away, I don't want to see you."
Gu Jiu pushed Liu Zhao away, but didn't move him.
Liu Zhao was decisive. He took Gu Jiu's hand and placed it on his cheek. "Do you want me to slap you here to help you vent your anger?"
Neuropathy!
Gu Jiu struggled.
Liu Zhao refused to let go and held her hand and hit himself in the face.
Bang!
Gu Jiu was frightened.
Liu Zhao asked, "Have you calmed down?"
Gu Jiu turned his head and gritted his teeth, "What do you want me to do? Just say it directly, no need to play all these tricks."
Liu Zhao reached out his hand and wiped the tears from the corners of Gu Jiu's eyes. "You don't look good when you cry. You look ugly! You look better when you smile."
Gu Jiu fainted from anger.
You are ugly, your whole family is ugly.
Liu Zhao frowned and stared at Gu Jiu dissatisfiedly, "Are you secretly scolding me again?"
Gu Jiu snorted and said nothing.
Liu Zhao simply took Gu Jiu's hand and sat down next to her.
Gu Jiu struggled a few times but couldn't break free, so she could only let Liu Zhao hold her hand.
That’s enough. Does this man really like holding women’s hands?
Liu Zhao stared at Gu Jiu. "The Empress summoned you to the palace so suddenly. I miscalculated. But you don't have to worry too much. The Empress won't touch you."
Gu Jiu sneered, "That's not necessarily true. The Queen doesn't have much time left. I wouldn't be surprised if she did anything crazy in her final moments."
Liu Zhao said solemnly, "The only thing to worry about is that she might use some tricks to force you to tell the truth."
Gu Jiu said softly, "Don't worry, I won't reveal a single word about what happened in the Northwest."
"I trust you, but I don't trust the Queen. She might use any means against you. Think carefully, are there any loopholes that the Queen could exploit?"
Gu Jiu frowned and thought deeply, "Does Qingmei count? Will the Queen torture Qingmei? What should I do then?"
Gu Jiu was worried and anxious.
Liu Zhao held her hand tightly, and his fingertips brushed across the corner of her mouth.
Gu Jiu was stunned. He punched Liu Zhao and said righteously, "Don't touch me."
Liu Zhao lowered his head slightly, smiled, and then said seriously, "Everyone is struggling with their own strength at this time. The Queen is not demented and will not leave a mess for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince at this time. I think she will start from other aspects. Think about it carefully."
Gu Jiu thought deeply and suddenly said, "Xie family! At that time, Second Master Xie was in the northwest, and Xie Xian even met Guard Zhao once."
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