Some houses in Yuhua Lane have been delivered.
Wu Dabiao, a wealthy businessman from the north, immediately moved into the house in Yuhua Lane.
This house, without gardens and rockery, may not look very impressive, but it is comfortable to live in. It completely meets the needs of a businessman.
As a businessman, what he wants is reality, not all the empty talk.
In the previous kidnapping case, a lot of northern officials were punished, it was a horrific sight.
Wu Dabiao also suffered heavy losses, and all the relationships he had previously built up were gone.
Fortunately, he had nothing to do with the kidnapping case, so the case could not be traced back to him.
Originally, he had not planned to come to the capital.
It’s cold in winter, I’m staying here and don’t want to move.
Besides, his business is big enough that he doesn't care about trivial matters.
When the kidnapping case came out, he no longer had the confidence to say that he didn't care about those small things.
Alas, life is not easy.
Doing business is even more difficult.
The waiter came upstairs with a thud. "Master, there's news. The bidding meeting will be held in three days. Here's the invitation."
Wu Dabiao almost jumped up from his chair.
He snatched the invitation from the waiter's hand, opened it and saw, bidding conference?
He frowned.
Didn’t you ask them to come here to make money?
How did it turn into a bidding conference again?
The clerk reminded him, "Master, look at the back. There are instructions at the back."
Only then did Wu Dabiao discover that the invitation had an inner page.
He turned to the next page and found the instructions.
But this shows that the situation is confusing and makes people suspicious.
"There won't be any problem." Wu Dabiao felt a little dissatisfied.
I came here with great difficulty just to see the owner of Yuhua Lane.
If anyone dared to play tricks on them, he would be the first to disagree.
"Master, there are only three days left anyway, so let's go and see the situation then."
Wu Dabiao nodded, that's true.
"Go out and ask around and see what other people are saying about this."
"I'll go right away."
The business circles in Beijing are all discussing the bidding conference.
This trend blew from the business circle to the marketplace, to the court, and to the powerful families.
Princess Huyang was anxious, so she drove to the palace immediately to chat with Gu Jiu.
"My nephew's wife, if you have a profitable business, you can't forget me."
"Auntie is such a joker! I'll never forget you, even if I forget anyone else."
Gu Jiu asked Hu Yang to sit down.
Hu Yang took a sip of tea and said, "Everyone outside is discussing some bidding conference. Can you tell me what's going on?"
Gu Jiu said, "Aunt, you know that His Majesty asked me to raise money, so I can only do my best."
Hu Yang was very curious, "Can this bidding conference raise 1.7 million taels of silver?"
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Do your best."
After much difficulty, the wealthy merchants gathered in the capital, and of course the money was more than 1.7 million taels.
Don't forget that during this period, Gu Jiu also paid various costs.
The emperor got something for nothing without paying a penny, and all the costs were borne by Gu Jiu.
According to the original agreement, Gu Jiu could take half of the hard work fee.
Even if it sold for two million taels, she could only take one hundred thousand taels.
One hundred thousand taels is enough for her to earn a little money. She won't have to worry about not having money to spend during the New Year.
Princess Huyang pulled Gu Jiu and said, "Nephew and wife, when will we do another big business?"
Gu Jiu smiled, "There will be a chance. When the final payment for Yuhua Lane arrives, I'll give my aunt a share of the money. Is my aunt happy?"
Princess Huyang nodded repeatedly, happy, of course happy.
She dreamed of Yuhua Lane distributing the money as soon as possible.
She has been extremely poor lately and has huge expenses.
Gu Jiu asked curiously, "Are my aunt and the young monk doing well?"
Princess Huyang smiled so brightly that her teeth showed. "Very good. I see the young monk every two days and benefit greatly from his teachings on Buddhism."
Gu Jiu stared at Hu Yang's face. Seeing Hu Yang's eyes full of spring, could it be that he succeeded? Did he sleep with the little monk?
"Aunt is awesome!"
Gu Jiu sincerely admired him.
When it comes to picking up men, few can match Hu Yang's fighting ability.
Princess Huyang couldn't hide her smile, "Just okay, just okay."
Gu Jiu asked curiously and in-depth, "Is Aunt satisfied?"
We are all experienced people, so we all understand without having to explain in detail.
Princess Huyang looked as if she understood what he meant.
She leaned close to Gu Jiu and whispered, "I'm very satisfied."
Ouch!
Gu Jiu couldn't stand being fed a mouthful of dog food laced with additives.
She smiled and said, "Congratulations, aunt."
Princess Huyang laughed heartily and said proudly, "I'm happy for you. I'm planning to send those ministers away from the palace."
puff!
Gu Jiu spat out a mouthful of tea.
She asked tentatively, "Aunt, are you planning to invite the young monk to live in the Princess's Mansion? That wouldn't be appropriate, and it would easily lead to criticism."
Princess Huyang was stunned for a moment and asked, "Inappropriate?"
Gu Jiu nodded heavily, "Of course it's not appropriate. Why is the little monk called a little monk? Because he is a monk first. Since he is a monk, he must live in a temple. If he lives in the princess's mansion, he is no longer a monk, that is called returning to secular life.
Aunt, think carefully, is the young monk who has returned to secular life still a young monk? Does he still have that charm? There is an old saying that goes, "If you are close, you will be disrespectful; if you are far away, you will resent." For now, the most appropriate distance is the right one.
Princess Huyang frowned, "Do you think he will agree?"
"It would be so nice to be a monk!" This was all Gu Jiu could say.
Being a monk means being a free person to a certain extent.
After becoming Huyang's lover, can I still be considered a free man?
Moreover, the young monk may not be willing to enter the princess's mansion.
If a fight breaks out, Huyang may not have the upper hand.
A young monk, while studying Buddhism, while not rejecting Huyang, and living a stable life. Can someone with such ability be an ordinary young monk?
Gu Jiu had heard from Liu Zhao that this young monk was a man of real ability. His research on Buddhism was even better than that of many old monks in their teens.
This is also commonly known as wisdom.
The young monk was intelligent, but he couldn't resist the temptation and was broken by Hu Yang.
As the saying goes, there is no construction without destruction.
Maybe the young monk can really understand the Buddha's heart from this.
Without experiencing the seven emotions and six desires, how can one understand life and human nature?
To save others, you must first understand how to be a human being and the principles of the world.
The young monk's having his vows of chastity broken by Huyang was a test for him.
Anyway, the affairs of those monks cannot be judged by common sense.
It was absolutely wrong for Huyang to treat the young monk as an ordinary man.
Hu Yang asked hesitantly, "You mean, maintain the status quo?"
Gu Jiu looked at her with a half-smile, "Aunt, do you want to recruit a prince consort?"
Hu Yang shook her head repeatedly, shaking it like a rattle, "I am living such a comfortable life now, why would I need to recruit a prince consort? It would only make us dislike each other."
Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled, "Then why don't you just maintain the status quo?"
Huyang was embarrassed, as if he had something to hide.
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows but didn't ask.
With Hu Yang's temper, she would tell it herself without asking.
As expected, Hu Yang took the initiative to speak: "To be honest with my nephew's wife, I want to give birth to a child for the young monk!"
puff!
“Ahem…”
Gu Jiu coughed repeatedly, irritated by Hu Yang.
Are you crazy!
Is there water in Huyang's brain, or is there shit in his head?
She actually wanted to have a baby for a monk.
She had to remind Hu Yang, "Aunt, have you forgotten the lesson from last time?"
Last time, Hu Yang accidentally got pregnant with the prince's child and even wanted to give birth to the child. In the end, Prince Ning forced her to take medicine to abort the child.
It just happened so recently, but Huyang has no memory of it at all.
Hu Yang looked hesitant, but remained determined, "I just want to give birth to a child for the young monk."
no!
This is Gu Jiu's attitude, which is particularly firm and leaves no room for maneuver.
But that's not the case.
Huyang is a donkey, so you have to stroke it by its fur.
Gu Jiu sighed softly, "Aunt, have you asked the young monk if he is willing?"
Hu Yang frowned, "What does this have to do with him? I don't need him to raise the child."
"This matter concerns his life. Do you think it has anything to do with him?" Gu Jiu asked.
Hu Yang was obviously unhappy.
Gu Jiu continued, "Aunt, if you were really pregnant, have you thought about how to hide it from everyone? How would you explain it to the Prince, His Majesty, and His Majesty? Even if you gave birth to the child successfully, how would you explain the child's origins? Aren't you really afraid that His Majesty would order the execution of the young monk and the child?"
Hu Yang looked hesitant.
Gu Jiu added weight to the situation, "First it was the Ma Zheng case, then the kidnapper case. I heard that His Majesty's temper is getting more and more violent, and he often uses the caning in court.
Aunt, think about this: what would be the consequences if His Majesty were to recall the matter between you and the young monk at this time? Is it possible that he could just castrate the young monk and then take away your title?"
Hu Yang said hurriedly, "Concubine Li De is like a grasshopper in autumn, unable to jump. How could my father take away my title?"
Gu Jiu smiled. "Aunt, do you really think that you can convince His Majesty to seize the title of Lady Consort by relying on Consort Li De? In your eyes, is His Majesty such a person without opinions?"
Hu Yang stared at Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu said softly, "Let's not talk about the present, let's talk about the past. Your Majesty has tried to seize your aunt's title several times, not because of slander, but simply because Your Majesty wanted to do so. Concubine Li De can only be said to have fanned the flames and made this happen earlier.
Given His Majesty's temper, if he didn't have this idea, even if Concubine Li De was eloquent, she would not be able to convince His Majesty to think about seizing the title of Princess.
The reason why my aunt is still sitting here today and still holds the title of princess is not because Your Majesty has given up this idea, but because Your Majesty has temporarily suppressed this idea in his heart.
If something ever strikes a chord with His Majesty, the thought of seizing the title will resurface. "At that time, who do you think will be able to force His Majesty to revoke his decision?"
Hu Yang's face turned pale. She looked at Gu Jiu and asked, "Can't you do it? You can definitely make the emperor take back his decision."
Gu Jiu wants to die!
She resisted the urge to curse and asked Hu Yang, "Aunt, why do you think I have this ability?"
"Because you can make money."
"I can make money once, but I can't make money for a lifetime. And don't forget, aunt, His Majesty's temper is getting more and more violent. He will kill people if he disagrees with you."
Hu Yang looked desperate. "According to what you said, I really can't have children?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "Yes, I can't have it."
You shouldn't even have the thought.
As long as the idea is alive, one day Hu Yang will come up with a new idea.
In fact, Gu Jiu was still relieved. At least Hu Yang knew to discuss it with her instead of acting without her knowledge and secretly getting pregnant and having a child.
If that really happens, all Gu Jiu can do is to deal with the aftermath and minimize the impact.
Huyang burst into tears.
Gu Jiu picked up the teacup and took a sip.
She didn't care at all about Huyang crying.
When it comes to crying, Huyang is an ancestor-level place. They cry when they say they will, and they are not joking.
Anyway, once she has cried enough, she will know how to calm down and make the right choice.
Hu Yang cried and wiped her tears with a handkerchief, "My life is really too hard. It's worse than death."
Gu Jiu's mouth twitched. Even the young monk was slept with, and Hu Yang still had the nerve to say he was suffering. Did he have any shame?
Hu Yang continued to cry, "Over the years, I finally met someone I cherish dearly, but why do you forbid this and that? Why am I so miserable?"
Gu Jiu's eyebrows jumped, and he complained silently in his heart: You put the Ma brothers at the top of your heart and even wanted to have children for them.
What happened then is so similar to what is happening now. Calculating the time, it has been less than a year since this happened.
Huyang's amnesia is getting worse.
Hu Yang was still crying, "My life is so miserable!
"Aunt, have some tea." Gu Jiu smiled and placed the teacup next to Hu Yang.
Hu Yang didn't drink tea. She looked at Gu Jiu eagerly and said, "Nephew's wife, you have to help me."
Gu Jiu forced a smile, "Aunt, you're joking. I'm a junior, my words don't carry much weight, how can I be able to help?"
"No, you have the ability. You helped me make money, and now only money can heal my pain. Woo woo..."
Gu Jiu almost couldn't hold back his laughter.
Huyang, oh Huyang, why are you so realistic?
"Qingmei, Qingmei?"
Gu Jiu called Qingmei.
Qingmei heard the noise and hurried in from outside.
"What do you want, madam?"
Gu Jiu asked, "Tell the princess, when will the money from Yuhua Lane be deposited into the account? Everyone is waiting for the dividends to be distributed during the New Year."
Suddenly, Huyang stopped crying.
When I heard about dividends and money, I no longer had the heart to cry.
Qingmei suppressed her smile and said with a pleasing look, "Madam, the money will be deposited into the account in as little as half a month, and then we can share the profits."
"Really half a month?"
"That's what Bai Zhong said."
"That's great."
Gu Jiu waved his hand and Qingmei tactfully left.
She said to Hu Yang, "Auntie just heard that there will be dividends in half a month."
Hu Yang wiped her tears and said, "It's really only half a month. You can't lie to me. Xiao Jiu, I'm counting on you now. I'm heartbroken that I can't bear a child for the young monk. Now only money can heal my pain."
Gu Jiu suppressed his laughter and said seriously, "Don't worry, aunt, you will definitely see the silver in half a month."
"I believe you. Why don't I have a daughter-in-law as capable as you?"
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Nephew and daughter-in-law are the same."
"It's different, it's different. Xiaojiu, there's still a girl in your family who's not married yet, what do you think of my Chen Lu? I don't ask your sister to be as capable as you, I just hope she's half as capable as you."
Gu Jiu: I’m so tired.
Huyang’s imagination is too wild.
She said, "My sister from my family is looking for a husband. The marriage is almost settled, but it hasn't been announced yet."
Hu Yang regretted, "Does my Chen Lu have no chance?"
Gu Jiu said, "Cousin Chen will find his own marriage partner, don't worry, aunt."
"How can I not be worried? Because of Prince Consort Chen's incident, any decent family with a little bit of wealth would shake their heads when they heard about the Chen family, and wouldn't even look at my Chen Lu. They basically treat Chen Lu as a plague."
Gu Jiu secretly complained: People don’t treat Chen Lu as a plague, they treat you, Princess Huyang, as a plague.
Let me ask, which family of equal status would be willing to become relatives with Princess Huyang?
There's no need to embarrass yourself.
Just ask, which girl would be happy to have Princess Huyang as her mother-in-law?
It's equally embarrassing.
With Princess Huyang as his mother and the Chen family ruined, Chen Lu's marriage would be very difficult, unless he was willing to lower his standards and find a girl from a lesser family.
Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for Gu Jiu to act as a matchmaker and introduce his sisters to Chen Lu.
Mr. Chen is a good person, but with Princess Huyang around, this marriage is not a good match.
Because there are better options.
Given Princess Huyang's temper and fighting spirit, the moment a new bride arrives, she'll surely make life hell for the couple. Just imagine, which new bride could stand that?
Hu Yang did not give up, "What about your cousins? I don't mind cousins, just your sister is fine."
Gu Jiu's mouth twitched. "I'm sorry to disappoint my aunt. I don't have a cousin who is of marriageable age."
"Really?"
"Really not."
Hu Yang sighed, very disappointed.
At this time, Xiao Cui hurried back to the East Courtyard and asked to see Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu let her in.
Xiao Cui gasped, "Madam, it's not good. The princess brought back several beautiful girls from the palace, saying that they were given to the young masters by the queen."
Before Gu Jiu did anything, Hu Yang stood up for her.
Bang!
Hu Yang slapped the table and said, "Don't be afraid, nephew's wife. I will make the decision for you."
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