Gu Jiu had a cup of tea and a book in his hands.
Opposite her sat Zhou Miao.
She looked at the "Doctrine of the Mean" that had been turned to the point of frayed edges and smiled softly.
"When we sent her to Beijing, we didn't expect her to rise to such a high position in such a short time. It's just that when a person lacks foundation, the higher they climb, the harder they fall."
Zhou Miao said solemnly: "Since Madam Zhao knew that Empress Shuyi might fall and even be smashed to pieces, she should help her."
Gu Jiu didn't rush to express her opinion, but asked: "What about next time? If I help her this time, who will she rely on next time she encounters a similar danger? Eunuch Zhou, we are all smart people. You won't expect me to help her forever, right? Nothing in this world lasts forever."
Zhou Miao smiled and said, "We'll have our own plan for next time. The key is to get through this crisis first before we can talk about the next one."
Gu Jiu shook his head slightly. "Eunuch Zhou, do you really think that my hand is so long that it can reach the harem? You and Jiang Shuyi think too highly of me."
Zhou Miao said, "Madam, you can even handle His Majesty. Is there anything in this world that you can't handle?"
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows, "For example, Jiang Shuyi's trouble this time is not something I can solve."
"Is Jiang Shuyi's matter really that difficult for Madam? Perhaps Madam just doesn't want to bother with it and is afraid of trouble. But Madam, don't forget that Madam Shuyi will reward you handsomely."
Gu Jiu looked at him with a smile but said nothing.
Zhou Miao frowned, staring at the book "The Doctrine of the Mean" beside Gu Jiu. "Back in Jinzhou, the time Madam spent with Jiang Shuyi was actually very short, but it was the most important moment in Madam Shuyi's life, and it was also the turning point of her fate.
Over the years, she had experienced many things. She had given up a lot, and she had also given up a lot. The only thing she couldn't bear to throw away, and had always kept with her, was a stack of books given to her by her wife.
No matter she was a lowly palace maid or the powerful Lady Shuyi, she never forgot her original intention and always remembered the teachings of her madam.
In her heart, Madam is both a teacher and a friend. With such deep affection, could Madam really bear to betray her? Wasn't Madam even a little touched?"
Gu Jiu laughed heartily, "Eunuch Zhou is truly a brilliant lobbyist. No wonder Jiang Shuyi values you so much."
Zhou Miao smiled and said, "This is an honor for our family."
Gu Jiu shook her head and said, "However, I am powerless to help Jiang Shuyi. Eunuch Zhou should think of another way."
Zhou Miao frowned, narrowed his eyes, and asked bluntly, "What does Madam want? We might as well speak frankly. As long as it can satisfy you, I will definitely not let you down."
Gu Jiu looked at him with a smile, picked up the teacup and took a sip, but said nothing.
She didn't drive him away, but she also refused to make things clear.
Zhou Miao frowned even more tightly.
"Madam, would you like to know about His Majesty's health?"
Gu Jiu remained silent.
Zhou Miao stared at her suspiciously, secretly speculating, "Madam, do you want Concubine Li De to die? The Li family to die? The little prince to die?"
Among the many deaths, which one does Gu Jiu want?
Gu Jiu laughed. "If Eunuch Zhou had the ability to kill Concubine Li De and the little prince, you and Madam Shuyi would not have come to me for help. Let's talk about something practical."
Zhou Miao laughed heartily, patting his thigh and seeming to be very happy.
But in an instant, he stopped crying.
He stared at Gu Jiu intently and said grimly, "What do you think, Madam, if Li Dalang dies in the imperial prison?"
Awesome!
He can even kill people in the imperial prison.
Zhou Miao has only been in the palace for a few years, but he has already established such connections in the Jinwu Guard?
Gu Jiu sighed, it turned out that one should not underestimate anyone.
She said seriously, "Eunuch Zhou, if you want to kill anyone, it's your freedom. This has nothing to do with me."
Zhou Miao laughed, he knew what Gu Jiu wanted.
Everyone knew that this incident would not implicate Concubine Li De. With the little prince as a talisman, Concubine Li De's position was secure. At least that was the case for now.
But the Li family is different.
The Lee family can be sacrificed, even to death.
Gu Jiu simply wanted to clip Concubine Li De's wings.
How much trouble could Concubine Li De cause without the support of the Li family?
After that, I just need to find an opportunity and focus on dealing with Concubine Li De. I don't believe that I can't overthrow Concubine Li De.
Zhou Miao said solemnly, "Madam, rest assured. Our family will make your wish come true. But I also hope that Madam can fulfill her promise and not let Jiang Shuyi sleep and eat uncomfortably."
Gu Jiu smiled softly and said, "Go back and tell Jiang Shuyi to wait for news."
After saying that, she clapped her hands twice.
Qingmei came in with two purses and placed them in front of Zhou Miao.
Gu Jiu explained to him, "The left pouch contains the anti-poison pills. The right pouch contains the anti-poison pills. Give these two pouches to Jiang Shuyi and tell her to carry them with her at all times."
Zhou Miao was surprised. He didn't expect Gu Jiu to come up with such a thing.
He asked, "When will there be news from the madam?"
Gu Jiu kept it a secret. "When the time comes, there will be news. Eunuch Zhou, you have to give me some time to prepare."
"Okay! I will accompany Madam Shuyi and wait for good news from Madam. I hope Madam will not let me down."
"I also hope that my father-in-law will not let me down."
The two reached an agreement, and Zhou Miao decisively left the palace.
Gu Jiu was flipping through "The Doctrine of the Mean". She never expected that Jiang Shuyi had read the book she gave her so many times.
It seems that Jiang Shuyi is a person who loves to study.
Just as she commented on Jiang Shuyi back then: she is a smart and studious person, but her foundation is too poor, and she needs to work harder and spend more time to catch up with others.
…
In the evening, Liu Zhao returned home.
Gu Jiu waved at him and asked him to sit next to him.
She whispered, "Did Qian Fu tell you? I promised to help Jiang Shuyi, and Zhou Miao agreed to take Li Dalang's head."
Liu Zhao frowned, "If they can stretch their hands far enough, even the Imperial Prison dares to stretch their hands too."
Gu Jiu laughed. "Cats have their ways, dogs have their ways. You're the grandson of the emperor, and your every move is being watched. Just because you can't come out and contact the Jinwu Guards doesn't mean others can't. People in the palace have advantages over us in certain matters. It's hard for them to arouse suspicion if they want to contact the Jinwu Guards."
The relationship between the Jinwu Guards and the eunuchs in the harem is inherently complicated.
Jinwu Guard, such a sharp dagger, such a strange organization, the emperor must send people to keep an eye on it.
Who is the most suitable person to supervise the Jinwu Guards?
Of course it is the emperor’s household slaves: eunuchs!
There is no more suitable group of people than eunuchs.
Therefore, for others, they would rather avoid the Jinwu Guards than the others, but for the eunuchs in the harem, they are not as scary as the Shenxingsi.
Liu Zhao said, "Since you've already agreed to it, then cooperate with them. Someone has been deliberately stalling the Li family case lately, and my father and I are not in a position to intervene. Don't count on the Pei family. The Xiao family had a conflict with Wei Zhong, the Left Guard of the Jinwu Guard, and they can't get involved with the Jinwu Guard. The people working there aren't up to the task either."
I was just wondering if I should personally step in and give it a push. I was afraid it would backfire and arouse the emperor's suspicion, and the Li family would escape disaster. Since Zhou Miao has a way to deal with Li Dalang, then let them handle the Li family."
"What should we do about Jiang Shuyi?" Gu Jiu was also worried.
In the harem, she has no other relationships except Jiang Shuyi and Zhou Miao.
Now Jiang Shuyi is in danger herself. If anyone wants to help her get through this disaster, they can only rely on Liu Zhao's network of connections.
Liu Zhao said, "I'll take care of the palace affairs, you don't have to worry about it. Even if Jiang Shuyi doesn't ask you for help, I still plan to make some moves in the palace. I must not let Concubine Li De and Concubine Xue truly join forces."
"Are you planning to disrupt their cooperation?"
Liu Zhao nodded and said bluntly, "We must destroy their cooperation."
Concubine Li De was favored and had the little prince by her side. Concubine Xue had plenty of resources at her disposal.
If these two people get together, the consequences will be unimaginable.
I am afraid that the harem will be overthrown by them and the dynasty will be replaced.
Gu Jiu nodded secretly, "Then I'll be lazy and leave this matter to you."
Liu Zhao followed suit and said, "My lady, if you have something to do, please do the hard work for your husband."
Gu Jiu laughed: Look at Gongzi Zhao’s desire to survive, it’s really strong.
…
Two days later, Gu Jiu heard the news that Li Dalang's old injury relapsed and he died in the imperial prison.
She took a deep breath and let it out slowly.
Zhou Miao does what he says, he is indeed a trustworthy person.
This also made Gu Jiu quite wary of Zhou Miao's methods.
Gu Jiu was very sure that Jiang Shuyi did not have the ability to reach out to the Jinwu Guards and kill people.
If she had this ability, she wouldn't have been so frightened and sleepless because of the poisoning. She would have taken revenge eight hundred years ago.
Therefore, the person who actually planned the murder was Zhou Miao.
Zhou Miao worked in the Shangshenjian, but he reached out to the Jinwu Guard. How awesome!
Moreover, Zhou Miao has only been in the palace for a few years, but he has already built up such a huge network of relationships. It has to be admitted that he is an ambitious, resourceful and scheming man.
Gu Jiu couldn't help but wonder, in the cooperation between Zhou Miao and Jiang Shuyi, was it Jiang Shuyi who was suppressing Zhou Miao, or was it Zhou Miao who was leading Jiang Shuyi?
She guessed that it might be the latter, and that Zhou Miao was leading Jiang Shuyi forward.
Zhou Miao looks inconspicuous and young, but he can stir up trouble in the harem. This ability has already made him outsmart 99% of people.
Gu Jiu was certain that if he lived, one day he would step out from behind the scenes and become one of the most powerful people, second only to the emperor.
"Could it be another Young Supervisor Fang?"
Gu Jiu vaguely saw the shadow of Fang Shaojian from Zhou Miao.
Fang Shaojian is also a man with deep scheming, who likes to take unconventional approaches and is known for his strangeness.
Gu Jiu sighed repeatedly in the palace.
Inside the palace, Concubine Li De was so shocked by the news that a taste of rust rose to her throat, but she forced it down.
Her heart was in turmoil, and she felt painful and uncomfortable.
She clutched her chest tightly, almost suffocating.
She thought she was strong enough. Even if her family died, she would not blink an eye as long as she could protect herself.
However, when she heard the news that Li Dalang died in the imperial prison, she realized that she had overestimated her ability to endure.
Bang!
With a flick of his sleeves, everything on the table was swept to the ground and rolled all over the floor.
The ground was in a mess, just like her mood at the moment, so miserable.
"ah……"
Concubine Li De roared angrily.
"Old wounds are flaring up, haha... They killed my own brother, yet they won't even offer a decent excuse. Are they disrespecting me, or are they slapping me in the face?"
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
"I cannot calm down. I will go to see His Majesty and ask His Majesty to make the decision."
Concubine Li De rushed to Xingqing Palace and asked to see the emperor.
She did this not on impulse but after careful consideration.
She needs enough sadness and enough pain.
Her pain, her anger, her hatred, her hurt, could not be hidden in the palace alone. She wanted the emperor to see her pain and hurt with his own eyes.
There is nothing more shocking than seeing it with your own eyes.
There is no pain that can be more touching than seeing it with your own eyes.
Only when you see it with your own eyes can your heart be touched.
Although Concubine Li De was young, she had already seen through everything.
"His Majesty!"
A shrill cry filled with a deep sense of helplessness rang out over the Xingqing Palace.
After hearing such a cry, could the emperor ignore it?
The emperor asked someone to invite Concubine Li De into the hall.
Concubine Li De didn't care and threw herself into the emperor's arms, "Your Majesty, my heart aches!"
She couldn't stop crying, but she was still beautiful.
She wanted to cry in the most beautiful way to touch the emperor's heart.
"Your Majesty, my elder brother is dead, he's dead! It's like a piece of my heart has been dug out. Your Majesty, what should I do? Will you teach me?"
In the whole sentence, not a single word directly asked the emperor to make the decision for her. However, every word expressed the same meaning: asking the emperor to make the decision for her.
The emperor hugged her, feeling distressed.
Tianzi patted her shoulders and back, saying that she had lost weight and that his woman was weak and needed his protection.
"Don't worry, I will investigate this matter thoroughly. I will never tolerate someone dying in the imperial prison before the investigation is complete."
"Your Majesty, I ask for nothing else. I only wish to bury my elder brother properly and let him rest in peace. Please grant me this, Your Majesty."
Concubine Li De sobbed, half-squatting and bowing, her body weak and helpless, with tears still hanging on her cheeks.
She is sad, but also beautiful.
Her sadness was not fake, but was truly heartbreaking.
Her pain touched the emperor's heart.
The emperor promised to give her an explanation.
Enough!
It is enough for the emperor to say this.
She knew her family's lives had been saved. The next question was whether she could escape punishment.
But she still fainted from crying in front of the emperor.
True love touches the heart.
Concubine Li De made good use of her strengths, successfully impressed the emperor, and won a chance to survive for her family.
Concubine Xue praised her in front of her, "Sister Li is so favored, there is indeed a reason. Seeing you like this, I am also very distressed."
Concubine Li De sat up from the bed. There were only the two of them in the bedroom. All the palace maids had been sent away.
At this time, half a day had passed since she fainted from crying in Xingqing Palace.
She glared at Concubine Xue, "Sister Xue, you didn't keep your promise. My eldest brother is dead, how can we settle this account?"
Concubine Xue smiled contemptuously, "Sister Li, let me clarify one thing first. I promised to help, but I didn't promise to save the lives of the Li family.
You have to understand that your father and brother have provoked too many people who shouldn't have been provoked over the years. Especially your eldest brother, so many people in the capital are hoping for his death. Is it a surprise that your eldest brother died in the imperial prison?"
Concubine Li De was so angry that she could hardly speak.
"Sister Xue, do you mean you don't want to cooperate with me?"
Concubine Xue sneered, "Cooperation? Jiang Shuyi is still alive and well. How can I be happy to cooperate with you if the person who deserved death is still alive? Sister Li, you must know your limits when dealing with people and things."
Concubine Li De laughed out of anger, "Sister Xue came to visit me just to ridicule me?"
Concubine Xue shook her head. "Of course not. I'm not that idle, so I'd rather come here and taunt you. I came here to ask you, can you handle Jiang Shuyi?"
"If I can't do it, who can?"
"But as far as I know, Jiang Shuyi hasn't come to pay her respects to you in quite some time. For example, today, we've heard that you were unconscious for half a day, so why hasn't Jiang Shuyi come over?"
Concubine Li De gritted her teeth and said forcefully, "Sister Xue, why are you asking this even though you already know the answer? Jiang Shuyi has a rash on her face and can't see anyone. How do you expect her to go out? How can she pay her respects to me?"
"Oh, I see!"
Imperial Concubine Xue sneered and said lightly, "Then you two should recuperate together. Whether you live or die, I don't care. Sister Defei, you can take care of yourself. After all, even without my help, you can still find a way to save your family. I'm leaving!"
Concubine Xue came and went in a hurry.
After careful consideration, Concubine Li De discovered the problem.
Is Concubine Xue going to break up with her?
Why!
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