"Is she really gone?"
Princess Fuya spoke each word with a trembling voice.
She walked slowly step by step, but faster and faster, and finally fell on the coffin, looking at Mr. Luo lying quietly inside, she was in so much pain that she couldn't breathe.
Countless times, she wanted to reach out and touch that person's cheek to make sure it was really gone.
But her hands were shaking so much that she couldn't control them at all.
He was sleeping so peacefully, how could you say he was dead?
"Princess, the dead cannot be resurrected. Please accept my condolences."
"Shut up!"
Princess Fuya shouted angrily, "Why did she die? How could she die?"
Gu Jiu sighed and said, "Ever since the princess visited Mr. Luo, his condition has suddenly worsened, and the doctor said that medicine is ineffective."
Princess Fuya's face turned pale. "Are you telling the truth?"
Gu Jiu nodded heavily, "I dare not deceive Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Princess Fuya's tears rolled down her cheeks, her face pale. "I was the one who killed her, wasn't I?"
"It was Mr. Luo who gave up on herself. She wanted to follow in her family's footsteps and find happiness."
Princess Fuya burst into tears.
Gu Shan and Gu Lin looked at each other.
The people in the princess's mansion were silent, obviously knowing that Princess Fu Ya and Mr. Luo had a special relationship.
People from the Marquis' Mansion arrived.
The eldest lady, Xiao Wei, led the girls from the Marquis's Mansion to pay tribute to Mr. Luo.
Seeing Princess Fuya crying while leaning against the coffin, he was stunned for a moment.
She thought it was Gu Jiu who informed Princess Fu Ya.
Gu Jiutong shook her head slightly. It was not she who informed Princess Fu Ya.
She thought it was Princess Fuya who was notified by the Marquis' Mansion.
The result was obvious. It was not Gu Jiu who sent anyone to notify them, nor was it the Marquis' Mansion who sent anyone to notify them.
There is only one possibility, Princess Fu Ya has placed spies nearby, keeping an eye on the movements in the courtyard at all times.
Seeing the white lantern hanging at the gate of the courtyard, they knew that Mr. Luo had left, and their spy hurriedly reported the news to Princess Fu Ya. That was why Princess Fu Ya arrived so timely.
The eldest lady, Mrs. Wei, was feeling a little depressed.
She didn't expect that Princess Fu Ya would plant a spy in the Marquis' Mansion.
"Your Highness, please accept my condolences."
Princess Fuya cried uncontrollably, lying on the coffin with moist eyes, looking at Mr. Luo lying quietly in the coffin with deep affection and regret.
She regretted that she shouldn't have told Mr. Luo the whole truth as soon as she saw him.
She was the one who killed Mr. Luo.
Princess Fuya's body went limp, her vision went dark, and she fell directly into the coffin.
Gu Jiu was closest to Princess Fu Ya, and with his quick eyes and hands, he grabbed her.
Upon seeing this, the servants of the princess's mansion rushed over and helped the princess out of the mourning hall.
The eldest lady, Xiao Wei, was scared to death, and Gu Jiu was not much better than her.
If anything happens to Princess Fu Ya, if she dies here, the Marquis's Mansion will have no explanation.
Even if she explained everything, as someone present, she would not have a good ending. If she was questioned in the palace, she would definitely be in big trouble. Maybe everyone present would be buried with Princess Fuya.
"Is it serious? Call a doctor quickly."
The eldest lady, Xiao Wei's voice was trembling.
The nanny beside Princess Fuya was not afraid to be careless. "Hurry, help the princess onto the carriage and return to the princess's mansion immediately. Summon the imperial physician."
The servants of the princess's mansion quickly carried Princess Fuya onto the carriage.
The eldest lady, Xiao Wei, and Gu Jiu were sent to the carriage together.
The nanny beside the princess snorted at the two of them, "You'd better hope that Her Royal Highness is safe and sound."
After saying that, the carriage started and rolled away.
Madam Wei stamped her feet and said, "What is going on?"
What an unexpected disaster.
Gu Jiu looked at Nanny Fang and smiled bitterly.
What Nanny Fang had worried about happened. It was true that it was better to be safe than sorry.
I hope Princess Fuya is safe and can recover quickly.
Gu Jiu said, "No matter what happens next, let's hold the funeral first. Mr. Luo's last wish was to burn her body and scatter it in the Wei River."
Madam Wei was stunned. "Burned?"
Gu Jiu nodded and whispered, "As far as I know, the Luo family is gone."
The eldest lady, Xiao Wei, suddenly realized, "Mr. Luo's parents passed away a few years ago, and we kept it a secret from her. Two years ago, her brother also passed away. Earlier this year, her two nephews also died of a cold. We kept it a secret from her because we were afraid she would be upset. I didn't expect she would find out anyway. Did Princess Fuya tell her?"
Gu Jiu nodded.
Madam Xiao Wei frowned. "This is terrible. I thought Princess Fuya was in a coma simply because of Mr. Luo's death, but now she's getting involved and feeling guilty. I really don't know if Princess Fuya will recover from this illness. If she doesn't, well... forget it, let's hold the funeral first."
Because he was worried about the situation on Princess Fuya's side, afraid of an accident, and even more afraid that the royal family would take out their anger on Mr. Luo's body.
Therefore, Gu Jiu and his eldest wife, Xiao Wei, decided to skip all funeral rites. That same day, they took Mr. Luo to the bank of the Wei River and cremated him, with his ashes thrown into the water.
A cenotaph was built for Ms. Luo by the Wei River, containing her favorite set of clothes, as well as her books, notes, and daily necessities.
Now that the funeral is over, I can finally put my mind at ease.
Gu Jiu also reminded Gu Shan and Gu Lin, "Don't say anything when you go back. No matter who asks, don't tell anyone about Princess Fuya. I've already told you about the serious consequences of this, and I hope you can remember it."
They both nodded.
Gu Shan said, "Don't worry, Second Sister, we dare not tell anyone."
After a pause, she asked again, "Is the situation with Her Royal Highness the Princess serious?"
Gu Jiu said to the two of them, "Don't worry about the princess. I'll keep an eye on her. It's getting late, so let's go back first."
After sending the two back to the palace, Gu Jiucai set off to return to the palace.
As soon as she got off the carriage at the second gate of the palace, the maid said, "Madam, the princess asks you to come to Chunhe Hall to talk as soon as you return."
Gu Jiu nodded, indicating that he understood. "I am dirty, so as not to offend the princess, let me go back to my room to wash up first."
"Madam, please hurry up and don't keep the princess waiting for too long."
Gu Jiu first went back to the East Courtyard to wash up.
She washed her face with cold water and buried herself in the basin, which almost scared Qingmei and Qingzhu to death.
"Ma'am, please don't let it get to you."
Wow!
Gu Jiu raised his head from the basin, bringing up rolling water droplets.
"Don't worry, I have a big heart and won't let it get to me."
She took a towel and gently wiped the water droplets from her cheeks. Various thoughts flashed through her mind, but her expression was extremely calm.
After washing up and changing into some simpler clothes, he got up and headed for Chunhe Hall.
Pei had been waiting for Gu Jiu for a long time.
Seeing her coming, he said indifferently: "Sit down and talk."
"Thank you, mother."
"I've seen you running out these past two days. What happened?"
Gu Jiu sighed and said, "My former mentor is seriously ill, so I went to visit him. I didn't have time to report it to my mother. I'm sorry. Please forgive me."
Pei stared at her, "The Mr. you are talking about is surnamed Luo."
Gu Jiu did not hide it and nodded in acknowledgement.
Pei asked again: "She is dead, isn't she?"
Gu Jiu looked at the other party, "How could mother know?"
Pei snorted coldly, "Princess Fuya was unconscious in the mourning hall and was sent directly back to the princess's residence. She hasn't woken up yet. Who do you think you can hide this from? Everyone in the capital who should know knows about it, but no one has made it public. They are all waiting."
What are you waiting for?
Of course, I was waiting for news from Princess Fuya.
If Princess Fuya remains in a coma or even dies, then this matter will be troublesome.
This is equivalent to indirectly killing Her Royal Highness the Princess.
If Princess Fuya could wake up, then everything would be easy.
Pei took a deep breath and said, "Stay in your room for the next few days and don't go anywhere. Wait for news from the Princess's Mansion. You'd better hope that Princess Fuya is safe and sound."
Gu Jiu nodded, "My daughter-in-law knows."
Pei looked at her a few more times. "You, I don't know what kind of luck you have, to have run into such a thing. Princess Fu Ya and that Luo..."
"Mr. Luo!" Gu Jiu emphasized.
Pei paused for a moment and continued, "Even I don't dare to ask about the matter between Princess Fuya and Mr. Luo, so why are you meddling in it?"
Gu Jiu said in a deep voice, "Mr. Luo once taught me that if she was ill, it was my duty to visit her. Mother wouldn't want my daughter-in-law to be heartless and disloyal, would she? As for the affairs between Princess Fuya and Mr. Luo, I never got involved, nor did I dare to. I never even mentioned Princess Fuya in front of Mr. Luo."
Pei snorted, "I just said a few words to you, and you started to lecture me at length. Forget it, forget it, go back to your room first."
Gu Jiu stood up, said goodbye, and left quickly.
Pei was troubled and ordered people to keep an eye on Princess Fuya's mansion and report any news immediately.
Gu Jiu hurried back to the upper room in the east courtyard, lay down on the soft couch, and was unwilling to move.
Qingmei brought a bowl of Tremella soup, but Gu Jiu shook his head, having no appetite at all.
In late spring, the weather is warm but not hot.
As the sky gradually darkened, birds returned to their nests.
A gust of evening breeze blew in through the window and blew on Gu Jiu's cheek, like a gentle caress between lovers.
Gu Jiu was depressed.
"Ma'am, please eat something."
Qingmei advised.
Gu Jiu shook his head slightly. "Princess Fuya was heartbroken and despairing because of Mr. Luo's death. So why didn't they cherish the time they had with each other when they were both alive?"
Qingmei sat down on the stool and said, "I suspect they are both afraid. Afraid that something bad might happen if they meet, afraid of the world's eyes, afraid that their peaceful lives will be disrupted. I can't explain it clearly, I can only guess."
Gu Jiu looked out the window quietly, watching the wind and clouds rolling in the sky, changing day and night.
She whispered, "Everyone has fears in their hearts. The man in the palace, high above everyone else, holds the power of life and death over all his subjects, but he is also afraid. He fears aging, death, having his power taken away, and losing control of the situation.
Ms. Luo had been living with hope in her heart, hoping that one day her family would be rehabilitated and reunited in the capital. However, reality shattered her hopes, and she was also afraid. She was afraid of living alone, she was afraid of living without hope. Fear overcame the desire to live, so she decisively chose death.
Princess Fuya is also afraid. Just like you said, she didn't cherish the time when Mr. Luo was alive because she was also afraid, afraid of the unpredictable world and afraid of facing her own heart. Qingmei, are you afraid of anything?
Qingmei hesitated for a moment. "Of course I have fears. I'm afraid I won't be able to serve Madam in the future. I'm afraid of marrying a stranger. I'm afraid of my fate. I'm afraid of a new life. I'm also afraid of rats, snakes, and many other things."
Gu Jiu said softly, "I'm also afraid of rats and snakes. I think they are the most disgusting animals in the world. But I'm more afraid of death. When I die, everything is gone. Losing everything, including my life, is the most terrifying thing."
"So Madam doesn't agree with Mr. Luo's decision."
"Yes, I don't agree with her decision. But I can understand her, so I respect her decision."
After saying that, Gu Jiu sighed deeply.
Qingmei comforted her, "Madam, don't worry. Princess Fuya will be fine."
"I hope so."
She didn't dare to hold too high hopes for Princess Fuya's endurance, but at the same time, she hoped that Princess Fuya could hold on.
Why bother?
Mr. Luo did not cherish her when she was alive, so why should he regret it after her death?
Gu Jiu has always looked down upon such behavior.
If you really care about someone, then cherish them while you are still alive. Even if you can't be together, at least seeing each other once a year is always okay.
It's windy!
Qingmei closed the window, leaving only a gap.
Gu Jiu said softly, "It might rain."
Sure enough, it rained that night.
The drizzle hit the roof, making a rustling sound.
Gu Jiu didn't sleep well all night.
It was not until the second half of the night that she finally fell asleep to the sound of rain.
When I woke up early in the morning, I heard that Princess Fuya was still asleep and the doctors were helpless. It seemed that they were asking the Princess's family to prepare for her funeral.
Qingmei was extremely panicked.
Nanny Fang also looked solemn.
Gu Jiu was silent for a long time, then said, "Pen and ink are at your service."
"Madam, is there anyone you want to write to?"
"This lady wants to write a letter to Princess Huyang."
Qingmei was stunned.
Nanny Fang also looked puzzled.
Gu Jiu didn't explain. He picked up a pen and wrote a letter, put it in an envelope, and then handed it to Nanny Fang.
She said to Nanny Fang, "Take this letter and give it to Princess Huyang in person. Tell her that if she agrees to help me, I will reward her handsomely."
Nanny Fang opened her mouth, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
Gu Jiu waved his hand and said, "Go ahead and do as I tell you."
Nanny Fang took the letter and hesitated for two seconds, "Does Princess Huyang have any solution?"
"She has no solution, but I do. However, my solution must be achieved through Princess Huyang."
Nanny Fang nodded, "I understand."
She left in a hurry with the letter.
Qingmei was worried and curious, "Madam, are you planning to ask Princess Huyang to rescue Princess Fuya? How could Princess Huyang have such a skill?"
Gu Jiu sat facing the window, "It is people like Princess Huyang who have the ability to wake up someone who doesn't want to wake up."
Princess Fuya has been in a coma, and the biggest reason is definitely because of a knot in her heart. She is unwilling to wake up and face the reality that Mr. Luo has passed away.
She was sad and guilty, so she fell into a coma and numbed herself.
Human mental power is very powerful and magical.
When a person intentionally anesthetizes himself, all organs in the body will receive signals and begin to cooperate with the brain.
What Princess Fu Ya needs now is not a royal physician or medicine, but a shot of cardiac stimulant.
Princess Huyang is the best troublemaker.
Nanny Fang sent a letter back, telling Gu Jiu, "Princess Huyang agreed to help Madam, and she said the reward afterward must be no less than five thousand taels."
"Did you promise her?"
Nanny Fang nodded and said, "I promised her that as long as Princess Fuya can wake up, everything can be discussed."
Gu Jiu nodded, "You did a great job."
Nanny Fang continued, "Princess Huyang has asked Madam to wait for news. Princess Fuya will definitely wake up within the next two days."
Gu Jiu smiled faintly, "I believe in Princess Huyang's ability to disrupt the situation."
Princess Fuya wanted to follow Mr. Luo, but Princess Huyang had the ability to make her angry enough to come back to life.
Princess Huyang was able to make Princess Fuya so angry that she no longer wanted to commit suicide and only wanted to kill her.
But Princess Huyang definitely doesn't care about these things. As long as she is paid enough, she will do anything.
Thinking of this, Gu Jiu laughed.
Princess Huyang is actually quite useful as a troublemaker.
No wonder Liu Zhao always intentionally or unintentionally brought Princess Huyang to Prince Ning and Pei to cause trouble.
It can be seen that Liu Zhao is also a vengeful person.
If he was offended by Prince Ning or the Pei family, he would definitely seek redress elsewhere.
The years are peaceful, but people's hearts are always wavering.
The human heart is like a fence-sitter, it will fall down at the slightest breeze.
It's like duckweed, it depends on whoever it leans on.
All those who used to come up to Gu Jiu and flatter him are now gone.
Everyone in the palace avoided the East Courtyard, as if they had already decided that Gu Jiu would not be able to escape this time.
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