Supervisor Fang stared at Gu Jiu suspiciously, "Miss Gu, do you know medicine?"
Gu Jiu shook his head. "I don't understand. But judging from your expression and the fact that your breath is getting weaker and weaker as you speak, Supervisor Fang must be dying. You only have one life, and if you lose it, you lose everything. Supervisor Fang, are you really not considering my medicine for external injuries?"
Not everyone has a second chance to be reborn.
Therefore, Gu Jiu especially cherishes this hard-won opportunity to be reborn.
Xie Mao clearly wanted to kill her, so how could Gu Jiu be willing to die?
That's why she acted decisively and killed Xie Mao unexpectedly.
Even though killing Xie Mao would have serious consequences, Gu Jiu didn't care about that.
All the consequences of killing someone for their own life, or killing an official being equivalent to rebellion, were thrown aside. Saving one's life came first.
Gu Jiu stared at Fang Shaojian.
What we need to consider now is how to deal with the aftermath.
As long as Fang Shaojian was alive, there would be someone to clean up the mess for her.
Moreover, Fang Shaojian should have a way to give a satisfactory explanation for this incident and clear her of all responsibility.
So Fang Shaojian must be alive.
However, Gu Jiu could not show any sign of worrying about the aftermath in front of the other party.
If Fang Shaojian catches us, it will definitely not be a good thing.
So, she had to blackmail the other party, the harder the better.
It would be best to make Fang Shaojian feel uncertain and doubtful. Because of his doubts and worries, he would work hard to deal with the aftermath.
Fang Shaojian smiled and asked, "I have three thousand taels here. Miss Gu, do you think that's enough?"
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "If Fang Shaojian thinks it's enough, then it's enough. If you think your life is not worth three thousand taels, you can also give me three hundred taels."
"Ha ha……"
Fang Shaojian endured the pain from his wound, took out three thousand taels of silver from his pocket and threw it on the table.
"Three thousand taels for my life. Miss Gu, are you satisfied?"
Gu Jiu nodded with a smile, threw the medicine to Fang Shaojian, and reminded him: "Use it as soon as possible. If you delay any longer, your life will be in danger."
"Don't worry, Miss Gu. We want to live a long life, so we naturally dare not take our own lives lightly. We will remember your favor and will do our best to handle the follow-up matters. If we really can't handle it, please forgive us, Miss Gu. Anyway, you have been betrothed to Gongzi Zhao, so at worst, Gongzi Zhao will come forward to deal with the consequences for you."
Gu Jiu sneered, "Does Young Master Fang intend to burn his bridges? Everything that happened today is all because of you. Forget about the other things, how do you explain Xie Mao's death?"
"It turns out Miss Gu also has things she's afraid of."
"Master Fang, don't worry that someone will deliberately link Xie Mao's death with the palace purge. If that happens, I will be fine, but you, Master Fang, will be in trouble."
Fang Shaojian bared his teeth, "Thank you Miss Gu for the reminder, goodbye!"
Fang Shaojian endured the severe pain, got up and left the room.
The killer dressed as a porter looked at Fang Shaojian.
Fang Shaojian said expressionlessly, "Take me to see your master."
The porter silently supported Fang Shaojian. Before leaving, he even glanced at Gu Jiu deliberately.
Gu Jiu faced the porter's gaze calmly.
The porter wanted to kill her, but he didn't dare to. Whether to kill her or not all depended on how things developed.
The porter took Fang Shaojian away from the rooftop and quickly disappeared.
The yamen runners arrived late.
Erzhuang hurried to the backyard. There was a red and swollen spot on his cheek, which was caused by being beaten by the guards of the East Palace.
Er Zhuang hurriedly said to Gu Jiu, "Second Miss, this is bad. Fourth Young Master Gu Yu has come here personally with the yamen runners. Also coming with him are the Embroidered Uniform Guards."
Gu Jiu's face remained calm. "Don't panic yet. Do you know who is leading the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"
"It seems that Xu Xianzhi, the left guard of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, is leading the team personally. Once they find the body in the cloth shop next door, they will soon find Jumeizhai. By then, it will be too late to leave."
Gu Jiu asked: "Can we leave now?"
Er Zhuang said: "Give it a try, maybe we can escape in the chaos."
Gu Jiu immediately said: "Qingmei, help me change my clothes."
Gu Jiu can no longer dress as a man.
Dressed as a rich young man, but coming out of Jumeizhai, it looked suspicious no matter how you looked at it. At this time, the identity of a woman was more useful, and dressing as a man became an obstacle.
Gu Jiu quickly changed her clothes, tied her hair up casually, then walked from the backyard to the shop, ready to leave.
Unfortunately, Jumeizhai has no back door, so we can’t leave through the back door.
The entrance to the cloth shop next door had been cleared, and all the onlookers were kept outside the cordon.
Yamen runners and the Embroidered Uniform Guards came in and out, each with a solemn look on their face.
Gu Jiu mixed in with the crowd, intending to take advantage of the chaos to leave.
Xu Xianzhi had a pair of sharp eyes, and out of the corner of his eye he noticed several girls coming out of Jumeizhai.
He immediately asked, "Who is the person who just came out of the shop next door? Go check it out."
When Gu Yu heard the word Jumeizhai, he quickly looked over.
He recognized Gu Jiu's back at a glance and also saw Qingmei's profile.
Gu Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he said hurriedly, "Master Xu, I know Jumeizhai next door. It sells pearl jewelry, and most of the people who come and go are young girls and wives. However, this case is serious, so we should ask them carefully. Leave this matter to me, Master Xu, and rest assured."
Xu Xianzhi and Gu Yu have worked together many times these days, and Xu Xianzhi has a good impression of Gu Yu. Not only is he a good person, but what is rare is that he can also do things well.
Xu Xianzhi nodded. "Brother Gu, please investigate Jumeizhai. The two shops are next to each other. Maybe they heard or saw something."
"Don't worry, Master Xu. I will investigate thoroughly."
Gu Yu led his men to catch up with Gu Jiu and his servants.
"Second Miss, don't look back. Keep walking forward and go into the teahouse."
Upon hearing the voice, Gu Jiu calmly took a few maids into a simple teahouse on the roadside and entered a single room in the backyard.
Just after sitting down for a while, Gu Yu came in alone.
Gu Jiu hurriedly ordered, "Qingmei, the rest of you go wait in the next room and keep an eye on the situation outside. If there's any movement, remember to knock on the wall to warn people."
"I understand."
Qingmei and the others went out, closing the door behind them.
Gu Yu looked at Gu Jiu solemnly, "Second sister, why are you here? Were you also present at the scene of what happened at the cloth shop?"
Gu Jiu shook his head, "Don't be anxious, Fourth Brother Gu, sit down and have a cup of tea first."
Gu Yu frowned, "Second sister, do you know that many people died in the cloth shop next door? Except for the shop owner and the shop assistants, the rest were guards from the Eastern Palace. This is a big case. If you are implicated, I don't know how to help you."
Gu Jiu said calmly, "Don't worry, Fourth Brother Gu, I'm not involved in this. I don't know anything about what happened in the cloth shop next door.
At that time, I and several maids were settling accounts in the side room when we heard clanging sounds coming from the cloth shop next door. We didn't know what was going on.
It was not until Erzhuang reported it that we learned that a murder had occurred in the cloth shop next door. When we were about to leave, we met Gu Sige and his men rushing over.
By the way, after learning about the murder at the cloth shop, I asked Erzhuang to send someone to report the case. Did Fourth Brother Gu see the person who reported the case?"
When Gu Yu heard that it was Gu Jiu who asked someone to report the case, he immediately felt relieved.
Since Gu Jiu asked someone to report the case, she was definitely not involved in the murder case in Bu Zhuang.
He said, "I met the person who reported the case. When I heard it was the cloth shop next to Jumeizhai, I hurried over with my men. On the way, I met Lord Xu from the Embroidered Uniform Guard. We both met up and came here together. I'm glad my second sister wasn't implicated in this case."
Gu Jiu asked curiously, "Just now, Fourth Brother Gu said that the dead were all guards from the Eastern Palace. Is that true? How could guards from the Eastern Palace appear in the cloth shop?"
Gu Yu frowned, "It might be related to the matter of Fang Shaojian. Since Second Sister has nothing to do with this case, you should take Qingmei and the others and leave immediately. However, Jumei Zhai will probably have to close for a while. Erzhuang also needs to go to the government office to testify."
Gu Jiu nodded, "I understand. Please let me know when Jumei Zhai will open."
Gu Yu nodded in agreement. When Gu Jiu stood up to leave, he reminded her, "I will do my best to conceal the fact that Second Sister left the house without permission. If I really can't hide it, please forgive me. You should also be prepared to answer the adults' questions at any time."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Thank you, Fourth Brother Gu, for keeping it a secret for me. I sneaked out of the house once and encountered such a murder case. I will never dare to leave the house casually again."
"Second sister is a girl, it's best not to leave the house without permission, so as not to encounter danger."
Gu Jiu nodded, "I'll listen to Fourth Brother Gu."
Gu Jiu left the teahouse and, taking four maids with him, quickly blended into the crowd and left Shili Hutong.
Gu Yu went to see Xu Xianzhi and told him that everything was normal and nothing was wrong.
Xu Xianzhi did not suspect anything and sent someone to call Erzhuang, the owner of Jumeizhai, to inquire about the situation.
Er Zhuang had already received the tip-off, and since he was smart and honest, he successfully dealt with Xu Xianzhi. Afterwards, he was taken back to the yamen by the bailiffs to give a statement.
Gu Jiu got on the ox cart at the intersection and told Li Chuan to drive away from this troubled place quickly.
Horse-drawn carriages shuttled through the streets and alleys of the capital.
In the distance, the sound of galloping horses can be heard.
Li Chuan shuddered, and his voice trembled as well. "Miss, the Jinwu Guards have been dispatched. It looks like they're heading towards Shili Hutong."
"Don't panic. Park the ox cart on the side of the road and let the Jinwu Guards pass first."
Li Chuan followed orders and drove the ox cart to the entrance of the alley, clearing the street.
Gu Jiu secretly disliked the car window curtains and looked outside.
The Jinwu Guards rode their horses and galloped past, causing chaos on the streets and everyone trying to avoid them.
Looking at the ferocious appearance of the Jinwu Guards, Gu Jiu couldn't help but frown.
Could it be that the Embroidered Uniform Guards have already discovered that Xie Mao was among the dead in the cloth shop?
Logically speaking, Xie Mao's face had been slashed by Fang Shaojian, and he had multiple wounds on his body, and all his personal belongings had been taken away. The Embroidered Uniform Guard shouldn't have been able to confirm the deceased was Xie Mao so quickly.
Or, was it because of the death of the Eastern Palace guard that the Jinwu Guards were dispatched?
Gu Jiu didn't know that a big storm was brewing in the palace at this moment.
After the Jinwu Guards passed, Li Chuan drove the ox cart forward.
Finally, he returned to the back alley of Gu Mansion, got off the ox cart, and entered the mansion through the back door.
The inner courtyard of the Gu Mansion was as quiet as ever. No storms or disturbances from outside would come in and affect everyone's lives.
Turning into the secluded garden path, Gu Jiu successfully returned to Zhilan Courtyard.
When she changed her clothes, she realized that she had been sweating all over without realizing it.
"Girl, take a shower."
Gu Jiu nodded and walked into the bathroom to wash up in silence.
She soaked herself in hot water, and the scene of the murder in one minute and Xie Mao's face with his eyes open in death kept flashing in her mind.
Gu Jiu tried hard to control himself from thinking about it, but the images kept flashing in his mind and he couldn't control it at all.
Gu Jiu felt uncomfortable, nauseous and wanted to vomit.
She felt very dizzy and her body slid into the hot water.
Cough cough cough...
His head slipped into the water and Gu Jiu choked after taking several gulps of water.
She hurried out of the bucket.
Qingmei heard the noise and ran into the bathroom, "Girl, are you okay?"
Gu Jiu wiped his face and shook his head, "I'm fine, you go out first."
Qingmei looked at Gu Jiu worriedly, "Miss, if you have finished washing, please come out."
Gu Jiu said, "I'll soak for a while longer."
Qingmei asked worriedly, "Girl, are you okay?"
Gu Jiu shook his head and said with all his strength, "I'm fine."
Gu Jiu wasn't as strong as she appeared. It seemed as if all her courage had been used up in Jumeizhai. Now, soaking in the hot water and relaxing her whole body, all kinds of negative feelings emerged, tormenting Gu Jiu.
Killing feels so painful.
As expected, Gu Jiu fell ill.
He developed a high fever that night.
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, took charge and invited a doctor for Gu Jiu.
The doctor took the patient's pulse and prescribed medicine, and told him to take it according to the prescription.
Xie asked casually, "Doctor, my second daughter was fine before, why did she suddenly have a fever and become so ill?"
The doctor stroked his beard and said, "The second young lady must have been stimulated and caught a cold, which is why she got sick. But the second young lady is in good health. If she takes the medicine according to the prescription, I think she will be fully recovered in a few days."
The doctor left.
Xie frowned, looking puzzled.
Stimulate?
Who can stimulate Gu Jiu?
Who has provoked Gu Jiu these days?
Xie sent someone to ask Gu Yue. After thinking about it, only Gu Yue could irritate Gu Jiu.
Gu Yue sneered, "I provoked her? She provoked me more or less. God knows who provoked Gu Jiu."
Xie didn't get an answer from Gu Yue, so she scolded Qingmei and the others harshly.
"How did you take care of the second young lady? Why would she be upset when everything was fine? Tell me, did anyone of you anger the second young lady?"
"Madam, please be wise. We, the servants, have no idea what has happened to the second young lady." Qingmei said with a bow.
Bang!
Mrs. Xie slammed the table. "Nonsense! You're always by the Second Young Lady's side. How could you possibly not know what happened to her? Then I have to ask, how exactly do you take care of her? Could it be that your so-called attentive care is just talk?"
Qingmei hurriedly said, "Madam, you misunderstood. Today, the young lady was bathing and refused to let the servants serve her. I think the young lady wanted to stay cool, bathed for too long, and accidentally caught a cold."
Mrs. Xie snorted coldly, "In the final analysis, it's all because of your inadequate care. If you had been willing to serve her attentively, how could the Second Young Lady have caught a cold? You guys didn't do your best and caused the Second Young Lady to catch a cold. Come, bring the ruler, and give each of you five strokes of the stick. Beat her hard."
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, did not stop her.
Gu Jiu suddenly fell ill, and his condition was serious. It was only right that Qingmei and the others should learn a lesson.
At this time, Gu Jiu was delirious with fever and unconscious, completely unaware that Xie had taken the opportunity to beat up the maidservants around her. Qingmei and the others took the blame for her.
The old woman brought a ruler.
Four people, from Qingmei to Wang Yi, each received five strokes of the cane.
The old woman holding the ruler was Xie's confidant, so she naturally knew what Xie was thinking.
He took the ruler and beat him without mercy.
At the first moment, Qingmei's tears came down.
After five strokes of the board, Qingmei's left hand was swollen like a steamed bun, red, swollen and shiny.
As they took turns, Xiao Cui was afraid of the pain and started crying out loud.
Xie snorted coldly, "Anyone who dares to cry will be beaten with five more boards."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui immediately clenched her teeth and refused to cry even if she died.
Finally it was Wang Yi's turn.
Wang Yi had thick skin and tough flesh, so after five beatings, his hands were not red or swollen, and there was not even a trace of being beaten.
The old woman was furious.
Hey, you little bitch, you must be tired of bullying me and have no strength left.
Wang Yi looked innocent and said, "Thank you, Auntie."
The old woman looked helpless, wanting to continue beating him but unable to. After all, she had already finished the five strokes. She could only hold her breath, feeling extremely depressed.
The eldest wife, Zhang, said, "These four maids have all been taught a lesson. I think this matter should end here. Qingmei, the four of you should take good care of the second young lady. If anything happens to the second young lady, you will not be forgiven."
"As you command."
The eldest wife, Zhang, waved her hand and said, "Everyone, go down."
Qingmei and the other three bowed and left as if they had been pardoned.
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