"If your granddaughter-in-law accepts the task, will Your Majesty reward her?"
Gu Jiu asked weakly.
The emperor chuckled and asked her, "What reward do you want?"
Gu Jiu shook his head. "Your Majesty certainly can't give your grandson's wife a mountain of gold and silver. Why don't you make the decision?"
The emperor said in a clear voice: "I make the decision, and entrust your eldest son to be the general of Fengguo."
Gu Jiu muttered quietly, "My grandson's wife doesn't have a son yet."
The emperor snorted, "You will have a son sooner or later. When you give birth to a son, he will be a general of the state. So, you'd better give birth to a son as soon as possible."
Gu Jiu reluctantly agreed to make money for the emperor and exchange it for a title for his future son.
"But my granddaughter-in-law has another request."
"explain!"
Gu Jiu pondered for a moment and said, "My granddaughter-in-law will find a way to raise money. But who should cover the necessary expenses? I can't let my granddaughter-in-law bear all the expenses."
The emperor laughed.
Before receiving a penny, Gu Jiu started asking for money.
It is indeed Gu Jiu’s style.
The emperor's face turned cold and he asked, "How much money do you want?"
Gu Jiu whispered, "Not much. Ten percent of the funds raised."
"No, 10% is too much. I can only give you half at most."
The emperor was not sure if 10% of the silver was a lot, so he subconsciously rejected Gu Jiu's proposal and simply bargained with her. Because Gu Jiu was too shrewd with money, even the emperor had to be wary of her.
"It's only half done!" Gu Jiu looked disgusted, and said reluctantly: "Forget it, forget it, half done is half done."
The emperor laughed, "Half is too little? It would be better not to give a penny at all."
"That won't do. It's unreasonable to want a horse to run without giving it grass to eat."
Gu Jiu complained about the emperor's stinginess with confidence.
The emperor pointed at Gu Jiu and said, "I will give you half of it. However, the deficit of 1.7 million taels cannot be reduced by a single penny. If it is short by one penny, I will ask you for one penny; if it is short by one hundred taels, I will ask you for one hundred taels; if it is short by ten thousand taels, I will ask you for ten thousand taels. You have earned money from Yuhua Alley, so you can't miss this little bit of money."
Gu Jiu said aggrievedly: "If my granddaughter-in-law is short of 200,000 or 500,000 taels, she can't just sell the palace."
The emperor snorted coldly and looked at Liu Zhao. "If you are short of a few hundred thousand taels, sell Liu Zhao to the court and ask him to pay back the debt."
Liu Zhao: Before selling him, can you ask for his opinion?
Who did he offend?
He is the grandson of the emperor, and he sold himself to pay off his debts, or to pay off his wife's debts. Is he still crying out for injustice?
Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled. Liu Zhao must be his biological son, and only biological sons could receive such treatment.
She said to the emperor, "My grandson's wife has another request."
The emperor was very straightforward, "Speak!"
Gu Jiu said in a clear voice: "Your Majesty, please grant me a name."
…
Gu Jiu left Xingqing Palace contentedly, holding the four big words "Exclusively for the Royal Family".
These four words are her secret to getting rich.
She carefully folded the rice paper and held it in her arms.
The emperor has promised to give her the power to act at her own discretion. Specific measures should be discussed with the Minister of the Imperial Household.
Hu Yang was still wiping away tears, "My nephew's wife, it is me who has implicated you."
After saying that, she sobbed again.
From shameless to sentimental, Hu Yang's transformation is so great that it is hard to accept for a while.
Gu Jiu wanted to turn around and comfort her: "Aunt, don't cry. You can't avoid the disaster. You will have to leave sooner or later, and you will have to bear this punishment sooner or later. It has nothing to do with you, aunt."
Hu Yang said, "You could have spent your days leisurely, but you were dragged into this because of me. In short, it was me who implicated you. I'll set up a banquet tomorrow and treat you to a drink."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Okay!"
Prince Ning and Liu Zhao stood at a distance, not interfering in the conversation between the two women.
Prince Ning said to him, "Gu Jiu is as brave as a man and is very good at suppressing you. Do you feel any pressure?"
Liu Zhao smiled, a rare moment. "The woman I choose is naturally extraordinary. No matter how high she climbs or how fast she walks, she will always be my wife. I am proud of her."
Prince Ning said bitterly, "How shameful! You have to rely on your wife to win your reputation, and you also have to rely on your wife to win a title for your son. Aren't you ashamed?"
"Husband and wife are one, why should we be ashamed?"
Liu Zhao was very confident and said that he was just a gigolo, so what.
His son's title was earned by his wife, and his money was also earned by his wife. He is proud! He can also work less for a few years!
It also proved that he had good vision. He chose Gu Jiu at first sight among the vast crowd.
All those who opposed this marriage were slapped in the face.
Prince Ning looked at Liu Zhao's thick-skinned and sinister appearance and nodded repeatedly, "Finally, you're showing some of my style. Not so pretentious."
Liu Zhao's eyebrows twitched. When did he act so pretentious? His father was clearly lame.
Watching Huyang crying with excitement from afar, Prince Ning marveled in admiration.
"Now only your wife can control Huyang."
Liu Zhao suddenly asked, "Do you still want to kill the young monk?"
Prince Ning shook his head. "Don't kill her. Leave her to Huyang. That little monk has a good appearance and profound Buddhist knowledge. If Huyang wants to sleep with him, let her. This is my only sister, and her husband is dead. I can't let her be a widow forever."
Liu Zhao was speechless.
Has anyone in Huyang ever been a widow?
Liu Zhao complained: "The reason why Aunt Huyang has become like this is inseparable from your indulgence, father."
Prince Ning snorted, "Your wife is here, why are you worrying so much?"
Liu Zhao said seriously, "I'm afraid of tiring Xiaojiu."
Prince Ning said to Liu Zhao solemnly: "You must not burden your wife. You will have to rely on her in the future."
Liu Zhao remained silent.
Hu Yang finally finished talking to Gu Jiu.
The four of them went to Changchun Palace together to meet Concubine Xiao Shufei.
Seeing Concubine Xiao Shu, Hu Yang threw herself into her arms and said, "Mother, I almost didn't get to see you."
Concubine Xiao Shu was distressed at first, then terrified, and then she started cursing, "Look at what you've done. You almost implicated your brother. You better behave yourself from now on. Get rid of that little monk immediately."
Hu Yang shook her head repeatedly, "Father didn't even say he wanted to kill the young monk. Mother is so cruel. Besides, there's really nothing between my daughter and the young monk."
Concubine Xiao Shufei: Haha!
"Go tell this to your father. Do you think I will believe your nonsense?"
No one knows a daughter better than her mother. Concubine Xiao Shufei knew Huyang's temper too well.
To put it bluntly, Huyang just wanted to sleep with that little monk.
Otherwise, Huyang wouldn't have the patience to keep coming up to someone, claiming to be listening to the Buddha's teachings. As long as he doesn't blaspheme the Buddha, that's all that matters.
Hu Yang snorted and turned away, very unhappy. She had even gotten through her father, so she didn't believe she couldn't handle her mother.
Concubine Xiao Shu didn't want to bother with Huyang for the time being. She asked Prince Ning, "Is everything resolved?"
Prince Ning nodded and pointed at Gu Jiu, "The eldest daughter-in-law took on the task of repairing the three main halls, so the old man is willing to let us go."
Concubine Xiao Shufei's breath was choked, she couldn't believe it.
"Did His Majesty really ask you to repair the three main halls?"
Concubine Xiao Shu stared at Gu Jiu and asked.
The emperor must be very absurd to make such a decision.
Gu Jiu said, "My grandson's wife is only responsible for raising funds. The important task of repairing the three main halls will be handled by the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of the Imperial Household."
When Concubine Xiao Shufei heard this, she became even more nervous.
She hurriedly asked, "How are you going to raise over a million taels? We made a little money from Yuhua Alley, but it's not enough."
Gu Jiu laughed when he heard this. "Your Majesty, you misunderstood. It's impossible for your granddaughter-in-law to use her own private money to subsidize the palace expenses. She doesn't have the qualifications, and Your Majesty won't agree. Your granddaughter-in-law has other ways to raise funds."
"What method?" Concubine Xiao Shufei asked.
Gu Jiu said, "Granddaughter-in-law will keep this a secret for now, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Concubine Xiao Shufei was a little unhappy.
Prince Ning interrupted, saying, "Mother, just let the eldest daughter-in-law deal with it herself. She understands these matters better than the rest of us, so let's not worry about it and affect her plans."
"I am just concerned about you. Is it not enough to care about you?"
Concubine Xiao Shufei had a stern face and looked very unhappy.
Gu Jiu was very tactful and said quickly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will report to you as soon as my grandson-in-law has prepared everything."
Concubine Xiao Shu's expression finally softened a little.
She warned Gu Jiu, "The mission His Majesty has entrusted to you is of the utmost importance. You must hurry and find a way to raise money. Once this matter is completed, I will be relieved of my worries. Otherwise, no one will have a good New Year."
Also, you and Liu Zhao, you two happen to be here today. I want to talk to you about this. You've been married for two years and you're still not pregnant. Is that normal?
"Liu Zhao, you're not a child anymore. Of all the brothers, you're the last to get married and have children. How shameful! As the eldest son, it's your responsibility to carry on the family line and continue the bloodline of Prince Ning. Don't you understand?"
Gu Jiu secretly looked at Liu Zhao and made a face, clearly gloating.
Liu Zhao was narrow-minded, so he wrote it down and would settle the score slowly when he got back.
He said in a cold voice, "Grandmother, my grandson and Xiaojiu will have children sooner or later, so there's no need to rush. As Grandmother said before, the most important thing now is to complete the task assigned by the Emperor."
After the errand is completed, Sun'er and Xiaojiu can have a baby with peace of mind. We can't ask Xiaojiu to go out and work with a big belly. Although Sun'er is a man, he also knows that it is hard for a woman to be pregnant and she needs consideration. "
"Are you accusing me of being inconsiderate?" Concubine Xiao Shu asked angrily.
Liu Zhao said expressionlessly, "Grandma, you misunderstood. That's not what I meant."
Concubine Xiao Shu snorted coldly, but did not calm down.
Gu Jiu quickly stepped forward to smooth things over for the tongue-tied Liu Zhao, "Your Majesty, calm down. You reminded us to have children soon because you care about us. This granddaughter-in-law and the young master both know this. We are all very grateful for your concern. The young master is a rough man, not very good at speaking, so please don't be angry with him."
Concubine Xiao Shu's expression eased a little, and what Gu Jiu said was humane.
Liu Zhao could make people angry to death just by opening his mouth. I wonder where he learned this skill from.
Concubine Xiao Shufei said, "You know that I care about you. My intentions are not in vain. You two, if you are sick, treat your illness. If you are not sick, take good care of your health and don't make trouble. The most important thing is to give birth to a legitimate son as soon as possible. Otherwise, I will have to personally intervene in your affairs."
Gu Jiu responded, "Don't worry, Madam. The young master won't go out this time. Sooner or later, there will be good news from the granddaughter-in-law and the young master."
“I hope there will be such a day.”
…
Leave the palace and take a carriage back to the palace.
Gu Jiu leaned on the carriage, she was exhausted.
Liu Zhao refused to ride the horse, but shamelessly got into the carriage and drove Qingmei and the others out.
Gu Jiu despised her, "Today, I was the one who saved your trouble in front of the Empress, so the Empress didn't get angry with you. How do you thank me?"
Liu Zhao said seriously, "You seem quite happy that this young master was scolded by the Empress."
Gu Jiu laughed heartily, "So you can also experience the pain I once went through. Being forced to give birth every other day, now you know how terrible it is."
"We should have had a child earlier. Don't you want to? We have the title of a son, but we don't have a son. Do you think it's reasonable?"
Liu Zhao stared at Gu Jiu with wolf-like eyes.
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Okay! Let's have a baby and have some fun."
This was the first time Gu Jiu had answered with certainty that she was willing to have a child. Although it seemed like she was joking, Liu Zhao knew she was serious.
He was ecstatic in his heart, but his expression remained calm as he pressed on, "Really?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "Just as the queen said, you are not young anymore, it's time to have a child."
Liu Zhao felt upset, and his petty mind made another note. "So it turns out that we haven't had children, and the responsibility is mine. It's all because I'm too young, right?"
Gu Jiu said with certainty, "Of course the responsibility lies with you. Look at yourself. The little salary you earn, and your title, is it enough to support yourself or even a child? This time, you have done a great deed, at least you have earned yourself a title and a little more income every year."
"I will use all my salary to raise children." Liu Zhao said straightforwardly.
Gu Jiu smiled and asked, "What do you want to eat?"
"Eat you!" Liu Zhao said in a loud voice. It was rare to see someone talking about living off a gigolo so confidently.
Gu Jiu rolled his eyes at him and said disdainfully, "It's very expensive to support you."
Liu Zhao nodded and said seriously, "It's true that I'm quite expensive. But I've been protecting Madam all the way, so even if I don't have any credit, I've certainly worked hard. Besides, Madam is very good at making money, so no matter how expensive I am, I can't make you poor."
Gu Jiu was sweating profusely.
She stared at him, questioning his soul, "Can you have some shame?"
Liu Zhao was puzzled. "Madam, don't you know that the Liu family has always been shameless?"
The corner of Gu Jiu's mouth twitched. It turned out to be a continuation of the same tradition.
The emperor is shameless, Prince Ning is shameless, and now Liu Zhao has also become bad and learned to be shameless.
What the hell, a grandson of the emperor, eating his wife's soft rice, eating it without any psychological barriers, what kind of mentality is this! How thick-skinned must he be!
Gu Jiu raised his fist and hit him.
accurate!
Very unhappy!
Liu Zhao doesn't even care about his reputation anymore, how can she deal with him in the future?
The reason she was able to bully Liu Zhao in the past was because Liu Zhao cared about his reputation.
Ahhhh!
Gu Jiu went crazy.
He bit Liu Zhao's arm again.
Liu Zhao silently remembered that this was the third payment of the day. He would settle the account carefully behind closed doors tonight.
After Gu Jiu bit it, his teeth hurt.
She snorted, very arrogantly, "I'm very unhappy now, don't talk to me."
Liu Zhao followed suit and remained silent.
After a while, Gu Jiu became more and more annoyed and kicked him, "Why didn't you say anything?"
"You told me to be quiet, and I respect your opinion."
cut!
Gu Jiu raised his fist again and hit him.
"Now this lady allows you to speak, what do you want to say?"
Liu Zhao said, "I need ten thousand taels of silver."
Go to hell!
He had just returned to Beijing for two days and he had to spend silver, and it was ten thousand taels.
Gu Jiu asked seriously, "What are you doing?"
"We can't let those people continue to stir up trouble."
Gu Jiu perked up, "Do you know who is plotting against us?"
"There are some clues. Will you give me the money?"
Damn it, Liu Zhao was asking for money, and he was so confident about it. After a trip to Beirong, I don't know much about other things, but he definitely developed a thick skin.
Gu Jiu frowned, "This kind of expense has always been paid through the public account. Why don't you pay through the public account?"
Liu Zhao said: "There is no money in the public account, only a string of numbers."
"Is Gongzhong so poor?" Gu Jiu was a little bit unbelievable.
She was only in charge of the kitchen accounts, while the general accounts of the public household were in the hands of the housekeeper and Princess Pei.
Therefore, she did not know that Gongzhong had no money left and was so poor that they could barely make ends meet.
"Didn't the silver from Jiangnan be sent back? Why is there still no money in the public treasury?" This was Gu Jiu's doubt.
Liu Zhao said softly, "All the money in Jiangnan was diverted by my father for other purposes, so there is no money left in the public treasury."
Gu Jiu understood.
It turns out that Prince Ning is the real money-burning big spender and money-sucking black hole.
She nodded and said, "After we go back, I'll ask Qingmei to give you 10,000 taels of silver."
After a pause, she asked again, "What are you going to do when you find out who's behind this?"
Liu Zhao smiled at her, and everything was said without words.
Once the person behind the scenes is found, the natural thing is to find a way to kill him.
Even if you can't kill the other person, you must cripple him.
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