Twenty-five, everything goes well.
Today, Gu Mei is getting married.
Gu Jiu and the others rushed to the Marquis' Mansion to send off the bride.
Looking at Gu Mei wearing a bright red wedding dress and bridal makeup, she is so beautiful!
Even the heavy bridal makeup couldn't hide Gu Mei's delicate beauty.
"Sister Mei, you are so beautiful."
Gu Mei smiled shyly, and then felt a strong reluctance to leave.
She held Gu Jiu's hand and said, "Little Jiu, I can't bear to leave you. We can't study together in the school from now on."
"Brother-in-law Han is accompanying Sister Mei to study."
"You're teasing me again. When you get married, I'll definitely tease you a few times."
"Sister Mei, feel free to cancel me. I'm not afraid."
Gu Mei laughed and pinched Gu Jiu's cheek, the skin was smooth and tender, "I knew you were thick-skinned. I can't compare to you."
After a pause, she continued, "If Sister Xiaojiu has any troubles in the future and can't solve them, you can send someone to find me. As long as I can help, I will definitely not refuse."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Thank you, Sister Mei. I feel relieved when you said that. You are really beautiful today. Brother-in-law Han will definitely be stunned. I have to tell the people who are sending you off to get married not to forget to laugh at Brother-in-law Han."
"He's thin-skinned, don't laugh at him too hard."
Gu Jiu laughed out loud, "Sister Mei hasn't even gotten married yet, but she's already thinking about Brother-in-law Han. You two are truly of one mind."
"I won't talk to you anymore, you just make fun of me."
The maid Panchun came in from outside and whispered to Gu Mei, "Miss, people from the Jia Mansion are here."
Gu Mei frowned, "What are they doing here? My sister-in-law's dowry has already been returned to the Jia family. How dare they come to visit?"
Panchun said, "The Jia family came with gifts, saying they were congratulating the young lady on her wedding. It's not right for you to hit someone who smiles at you, Madam, so you can't just kick them out."
Gu Mei snorted coldly, showing great contempt for the Jia family.
"Don't let the Jia family get involved with Big Brother. He's still thinking about Big Sister-in-law. The Jia family wants to take advantage of this and force their daughter into Big Brother's family to be his concubine. It's really wishful thinking. In my opinion, they should send people with sticks to beat the Jia family out."
Panchun said with a bitter face, "The Jia family has already entangled the eldest young master."
"What?"
Gu Mei was furious. "The Jia family is so shameless. Don't they have any manners at all?"
Gu Mei pretended to go out to teach the Jia family a lesson on behalf of Gu Rui.
Gu Jiu and Pan Chun stopped her together.
Gu Jiu advised, "Sister Mei, you are the bride today, you should not move around. I think we should give our eldest cousin a little more trust. As the eldest grandson of the Marquis's family, he should have the means to deal with the Jia family."
Gu Mei frowned, "I'm worried that my eldest brother will be soft-hearted and will be manipulated by the Jia family."
But Gu Jiu didn't think so.
Gu Rui is the eldest grandson carefully cultivated by the Marquis' Mansion. Almost all the high-quality resources of the Marquis' Mansion are poured into Gu Rui.
Gu Rui is a man of wisdom and ability, and he has lived up to the Marquis's mansion's cultivation of him.
In the past, he just loved Jia too much, to the point of losing himself and his principles.
However, now that Jia has passed away, that love has been buried in Gu Rui's heart.
The Jia family wanted to take advantage of Jia's relationship with Gu Rui, but they were afraid that their plan would fail.
Gu Jiu said, "Sister Mei, you're just worrying too much. My eldest cousin has been through all sorts of ups and downs over the years, and he's gotten through it all on his own. The Jia family's idea of forcing the girl on my eldest cousin as a concubine is just wishful thinking. Stop worrying about it and just be your bride."
Gu Mei sighed, "I'm not worrying about nothing. Little Sister Jiu, didn't you see how ugly the Jia family's faces were when they came to ask for my sister-in-law's dowry? This is a family scandal that shouldn't be told to anyone. I didn't say anything in the past, but today I really can't hold it back and have to say a few words."
Gu Jiu sat down next to Gu Mei, "Sister Mei, please speak. I'm listening."
Gu Mei sighed, "When Mr. Jia was still around, the Jia family was really good, and everything seemed good.
Ever since Grandpa Jia passed away, the Jia family began to go downhill. The faces of the Jia family members became uglier and uglier, and they became more and more materialistic, all of them obsessed with money.
It's really disgusting that the Marquis' Mansion is related to such a family.
I'm not saying that my sister-in-law is bad. She's a good person. It's just that she's weak, worried, and has trouble giving birth.
To be honest with you, Xiaojiu, my mother, as the mother-in-law, has never said a harsh word to my eldest sister-in-law.
I always say that my mother is the best mother-in-law in the world. My eldest sister-in-law is really blessed to have met my eldest brother and my mother. But it’s a pity that she doesn’t appreciate her blessings.”
Gu Jiu also sighed for Jia.
From what she saw, Gu Rui might not have done things perfectly, but there was no doubt that he had devoted himself wholeheartedly to Jia.
As for the first lady, Xiao Wei, at least the part that Gu Jiu saw was pretty good.
Gu Jiu said: "The eldest cousin's wife has passed away, so let's not talk about her."
Gu Mei nodded, "I'm the one who spoke too much, I should be more reserved."
She ordered her maid Panchun to keep an eye outside and report immediately if any of the Jia family members dared to act recklessly.
Panchun took the order and left.
Gu Jiu said, "Sister Mei, you really worry about everything."
Gu Mei also laughed at herself, "Maybe I'm just a worrier."
The auspicious time is approaching, and the wedding procession has arrived at the Marquis's Mansion.
Gu Rui took the opportunity to escape, and brought his men to block the gate to prevent anyone from entering, in order to test the groom's talent.
After a while of commotion, the groom entered smoothly.
Gu Mei bid farewell to her parents and family, and was carried into the bridal sedan by Gu Rui.
The journey to the sedan chair was slow.
Gu Mei asked in a low voice: "Brother, the Jia family didn't make things difficult for you, did they?"
Gu Rui said, "Don't worry about me. I will handle the Jia family myself."
"The Jia family wants you to marry a girl from the Jia family as your concubine, but you must not agree to it."
Gu Rui smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not that confused. When you get to Daihou Mansion, live a good life with Han Dalang. If you are wronged, come back and I will vent your anger for you."
Gu Mei pursed her lips and nodded, "Be gentle when you hit Han Dalang."
Gu Rui couldn't help but laugh, "She's already started protecting me. Girls are really extroverts."
"Don't talk nonsense. I'm worried that big brother will suffer."
"It's just Han Dalang, it's no problem to capture him."
The bridal sedan was about to arrive, and Gu Mei could vaguely see it through the red veil.
She bit her lip, reluctant to leave.
"Brother, you must take care of yourself and marry a good girl. I don't want to see you lose your mind over someone anymore. Although it's unfair to your future sister-in-law, I'm just selfish. I just hope you get better."
"Don't worry about me, just live your life well. When you return home, I'll be waiting for you at the mansion. I'll get Han Dalang drunk. They say a person's character can be seen at the wine table, so I'll put his character to the test."
"It's too late for you to test his character. I'm already married to him."
Gu Rui laughed, "I'm very happy to see that you two are so in love."
He sent Gu Mei into the bridal sedan and said solemnly: "Take good care of yourself and don't let yourself be wronged. We don't want you to be wronged."
Gu Mei burst into tears, "Brother, I can't bear to leave you either."
"Don't cry, or your makeup will get ruined. It won't look good."
Gu Mei bit her lips tightly, holding back her tears and not letting them fall.
The bridesmaid urged the sedan chair to be moved, saying that the auspicious time could not be delayed.
Gu Rui felt reluctant.
Han Dalang clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, brother-in-law, I will treat her well."
Gu Rui said with a stern face, "If you don't treat her well, wait for my three-foot green peak."
Han Dalang nodded seriously, rode out of the mansion on horseback, and the sedan chair followed.
Gu Jiu stood in the crowd, watching the bridal sedan leave, feeling a little reluctant.
Gu Zhen wiped her eyes, she was crying.
It would soon be her turn to get married, and she suddenly felt a strong sense of reluctance.
"Second sister, will we all be happy?"
Gu Jiu nodded and said affirmatively: "We will all be happy."
After a pause, she continued, "Big sister, relax and don't think too much. The Xu family is a good family."
Gu Zhen nodded, although she felt a little uneasy in her heart. She had to cheer up now and not let people gossip about her.
Next, everyone returned to the flower hall for the banquet.
Gu Rui was harassed by the Jia family again.
The Jia family seemed to have Gu Rui in their grasp.
Gu Rui was impatient, but fortunately he had a good temper and took their old friendship into consideration, so he didn't get angry.
Gu Jiu thought about it and called Qingmei, "Go, ask your eldest cousin to come over. Tell him that I need his help with something important."
"I will go right away."
"Take Wang Yi with you."
Gu Jiu was worried that Qingmei would suffer.
Qingmei and Wang Yi went together to invite Gu Rui.
Gu Rui seemed to have found a savior and took the opportunity to get rid of the Jia family.
The Jia family was helpless and could only watch Gu Rui escape once again.
When Gu Rui saw Gu Jiu, he hurriedly said, "Thank you, little sister Jiu, for your help."
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "Nothing, I just did it casually."
After a pause, Gu Jiu asked, "Is the Jia family difficult to deal with?"
Gu Rui smiled bitterly, "They are all Mingyue's family. For Mingyue's sake, it's not good to tear each other apart directly. Fortunately, I will be back to the military camp to serve soon. By then, they won't be able to find me even if they want to."
Gu Rui was still too kind. For the sake of Jia, he endured the unreasonable harassment of the Jia family.
Otherwise, with the methods used by the eldest lady, Xiao Wei, she would have torn her apart and driven the Jia family out long ago.
Gu Jiu saw that Gu Rui didn't want to talk about the Jia family, so she took the initiative to change the subject, "Why didn't my eldest cousin go to see her off?"
Logically speaking, Gu Rui is Sister Mei's elder brother and should be sent to the wedding.
Gu Rui said, "I volunteer to observe mourning for Mingyue for a year, so it's not convenient for me to go to the Marquis' Mansion to send her off."
I see.
"My eldest cousin loved his eldest cousin's wife deeply. I think if she is still alive, she would definitely hope that my eldest cousin can live a good life in the future."
Gu Rui nodded, "I will. Sister Xiaojiu, please take your seat. You've worked hard today."
“It’s not hard.”
The banquet was very sumptuous and everyone was very satisfied with the meal.
We continued to listen to opera in the afternoon.
Gu Jiu was listening to an opera when a maid came to her and said, "Second Miss, the old lady wants you to come over and talk to her."
Gu Jiu glanced at the theater building and asked, "Is the old lady upstairs?"
The maid shook her head. "The old lady couldn't stand the heat and has gone back to her room to rest. The second young lady can go directly to Songhe Hall."
"Thank you very much."
Gu Jiu stood up and went to Songhe Hall with his maid.
There is an ice basin in the main room of Songhe Hall.
The maid held a round fan and fanned the old lady Wei.
Old Madam Wei sighed, "I didn't expect that the older I get, the less heat-tolerant I become. I'm afraid I won't live many more years."
Nanny Yu said hurriedly, "The old lady will surely live a long life."
Old Madam Wei waved her hand, "If you really live to be a hundred, you'll be considered immortal. I wonder how much your children and grandchildren will despise you."
"Madam, please don't say that. The masters and ladies are all very filial."
At this time, the maid came in and reported, "Old Madam, Miss Xiaojiu is here."
"Please ask her to come in."
Gu Jiu walked into the main room of Songhe Hall and first paid his respects to the old lady Wei.
Old Madam Wei smiled and said, "Xiao Jiu, come sit next to me."
Gu Jiu readily followed suit and sat down next to Old Madam Wei.
Old Madam Wei took her hand and looked at her secretly, "See, you've grown taller again?"
Gu Jiu's eyebrows curved, and she smiled and said, "I have indeed grown a bit taller this year. The dress I made at the beginning of the year is already too short, so I specially added a curled edge."
Old Madam Wei said cheerfully, "It seems that your body has really recovered."
"I'm sorry, old lady, for worrying about me. My niece's health has indeed improved a lot."
"That's great."
Old Madam Wei looked hesitant.
Gu Jiu asked in a low voice: "The old lady asked her niece to come over. Did something happen?"
Madam Wei said, "In a few months, you will be marrying into the Ning Wang Mansion. I'm thinking about discussing matters concerning the royal family with you in detail."
Gu Jiu straightened her back immediately. What she lacked most now was news about the royal family and the palace. She felt like a deaf and blind person. Often, the news she received was so much slower than others.
Old Madam Wei first waved her hand, and all the maids retreated, while Nanny Yu stood guard at the door.
Then, Madam Wei lowered her voice and said to Gu Jiu, "Meipin, you know this, right?"
Gu Jiu nodded. Meipin's name was very familiar to her.
Because Concubine Mei tortured the Eighth Princess to death, the Emperor launched a purge in the palace. Prince Ning was also exiled to Beimang Mountain to guard the imperial mausoleum.
Madam Wei said, "Princess Mei committed suicide yesterday."
Gu Jiu's heart skipped a beat. "Did he commit suicide or was he forced to commit suicide?"
Madam Wei nodded secretly. "Very quick reaction, not bad, not bad. Being in the royal family, one must not be slow to react."
"Whether Meipin chose to commit suicide or was forced to commit suicide is not important. With Meipin's death, I guess the palace purge is almost over. From now on, those princes, royal relatives, and in-laws will have to be careful."
Gu Jiu's face darkened. Has the fire in the palace finally burned down the royal family?
Gu Jiu asked in a low voice: "Prince Ning has been exiled to guard the imperial mausoleum. Prince Ning's mansion should be fine for the time being."
Madam Wei slowly shook her head, "Don't forget that the emperor's eldest grandson is training in the Beijing camp. I remember that Young Master Zhao is also training in the Beijing camp.
If these two can restrain themselves and not cause trouble, the Ning Palace should be able to safely survive the second fire started by the emperor.
If the emperor's eldest grandson and Prince Zhao were deliberately at odds with each other and made a noise, the emperor's attention would naturally be drawn to Prince Ning's Mansion.
Whether Prince Ning's Mansion can survive safely at that time will depend on luck."
Gu Jiu frowned and asked softly, "Will this affect my niece's marriage to Gongzi Zhao?"
Madam Wei also lowered her voice and said, "This is exactly why I called you here. No matter what the situation is like in Prince Ning's Mansion, as long as the person is alive and Prince Zhao doesn't need to observe mourning, you must marry Prince Zhao.
It's possible that as soon as you get married, you'll be imprisoned or even demoted to a commoner. Xiaojiu, are you ready?"
Gu Jiu's expression changed slightly at first, and then he said calmly, "In reply to the old lady, your niece is already prepared."
Marrying Gongzi Zhao was inevitable, and she had no choice but to forge ahead. However, she firmly believed that if she persisted, she would eventually find a way forward.
Old Madam Wei nodded secretly. Apart from anything else, Gu Jiu's ability to remain calm was very good.
Old Madam Wei reminded Gu Jiu, "Just in case, Xiaojiu, you have to prepare in advance. You have to be more careful with money. If something really happens in Prince Ning's Mansion, no amount of personal connections will be as effective as money."
Gu Jiu stood up and thanked her solemnly, "Thank you for your reminder, old lady. Your niece will remember your teachings."
"Don't be so polite."
Old Madam Wei personally pulled Gu Jiu up and said, "In addition to money, you also need to make plans for the people around you.
The maids around you are all very good, but when you arrive at the palace, the maids around you can't help you in any other way except taking care of you.
You lack an elder who understands the imperial palace and the royal family. With such a person by your side, you can calmly deal with any unexpected situation."
"Please help me, Madam!" Gu Jiu requested solemnly.
Old Madam Wei laughed, "Little clever girl. Madam Fang, please come out and meet Xiao Jiu."
Gu Jiu looked behind the screen curiously.
A stern-looking, unsmiling nanny dressed in an old-fashioned way, who seemed difficult to get along with, walked out from behind the screen.
Madam Wei said to Gu Jiu, "Madam Fang used to serve Concubine Hui. After Concubine Hui passed away, she has been working in the palace and only left the palace two years ago. I am worried about you, so I asked Madam Fang to help you for a while. Madam Fang insisted on testing you before deciding whether to help."
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