Today, Gu Yue is just an insignificant person to Gu Jiu, not worth her attention at all.
Everything she wants to do is ten, a hundred, or even a thousand times more important than Gu Yue.
Gu Jiu knew that Gu Yue wanted to be friends with her.
He tried to use her identity to make a way in the Prince of Chu's Palace.
But Gu Jiu was not happy.
If Gu Yue wants to use her opponent’s force to counterattack her, he has to ask her if she agrees?
The maids dragged Gu Yue, who struggled continuously.
"Second sister, can you please give me a chance? Please listen to me. I really regret it. I really regret it."
Gu Jiu's face was calm. "What you want to say is nothing more than the deep love between sisters. You can't write the word 'Gu' with one stroke. We are all family after all. Forgive you. Family members help each other. Gu Yue, you want my help so much. It seems that your life in the Chu Palace is really not easy.
Then I'll give you a clear answer, so you don't have to think hard about getting close to me all day. I'm telling you solemnly now, I won't help you now or in the future."
"Why? Why? Why won't you help me? We are sisters, we are both daughters of the Gu family. What kind of deep hatred do you have that makes you hate me so much? Why won't you help me? Can you bear to watch me suffer in the Chu Palace?"
Gu Yue's questioning was extremely shrill.
Her cries were so tearful that people who didn't know the truth would think that Gu Jiu had killed her entire family and owed her ten thousand taels.
Gu Jiu was unmoved. "You want to know why? Fine, I'll give you the answer. Because you don't deserve it. You don't deserve my help. You don't deserve to be the daughter of the Gu family."
The three words "You don't deserve it" were like a force ten gale, blowing Gu Yue to the point of collapse.
It was like a heavy hammer hitting Gu Yue's heart.
It was more like a blunt knife, cutting into her heart again and again, making her feel so painful that she wanted to die.
Gu Yue only felt a taste of rust rising in her throat, which she forced herself to suppress.
Her eyes were red as she asked, "Why am I not worthy?"
Gu Jiu sneered, "What makes you think you deserve my help? In the middle of winter, you pushed me into the pond and nearly killed me.
You were jealous of your eldest sister, so you ruined her marriage. You hated your fourth sister, so you wanted to set her on fire. You wanted to climb up the social ladder, first marrying into the Haixi Bo Mansion, then into the Chu Wang Mansion.
You tore off your own face and threw it on the ground and trampled on it. How can you have the right to ask us sisters to give you face? If you have no shame, you have no right to ask others to give you face, let alone deserve my help. "
"No, no, it's not like that. It's all in the past. I regret it. I regret it. Why don't you give me a chance?"
Gu Yue shook her head repeatedly, but her rebuttal was so pale and powerless.
Gu Jiu sneered, "Repent? Ask yourself, have you really repented? Your so-called repentance is just because you are having a hard time in the Chu Palace, and you want to find a backer to make the people in the Chu Palace afraid of you, so you are willing to be humble and say you repent.
Once you have a position in the Chu Palace and are valued, your true nature will be exposed in an instant, and you will continue to step on others to climb up as usual.
Put away your cleverness, and don't treat me as a fool, let alone someone who is soft-hearted and easy to bully. I have always had a heart of stone.
If you respect me, I will respect you. If you bully me, I will slap you back without mercy.
"How could I bully you now? It's obviously you who has been mocking me all along. You must be very proud to see me fall to the dust." Gu Yue accused while crying.
Gu Jiu laughed, a genuine laugh. "Yes, I am indeed very happy to see you fall to the dust. I didn't have to do anything, you killed yourself, it's really satisfying."
"You have such a cruel heart."
Gu Jiu sneered, "I didn't push anyone into the water in the middle of winter, nor did I set anyone on fire, nor did I try to steal someone's marriage and try to climb up the social ladder. As for being ruthless, I'm far inferior to Third Sister."
Gu Yue's eyes widened, countless hatred and regrets were stuck in her throat, unable to be uttered. She could only let out a whimpering sound of despair.
Why did Gu Jiu expose the truth and why did he want to break up with her?
Why can’t we be like in the past, where even if we hate each other, we pretend to be sisters and maintain basic dignity?
Why?
Why?
Why won’t you pretend now?
Is it because she gave birth to a son that she has the confidence and is unwilling to pretend?
"I hate you!"
Gu Yue spoke her heart out. This was the true feeling that had been buried in her heart for as long as she could remember. She hated Gu Jiu, for no reason, she just hated him.
If they were not sisters, she would not hate Gu Jiu.
But they happened to be sisters, and she couldn't help but hate them.
Perhaps she knew from the beginning that Gu Jiu was better than her, and even when Gu Jiu was still a sickly person, she had to target him everywhere.
By now, the status of the two sisters had changed dramatically.
She is unwilling to accept it!
"There are many people in this world who hate me, and you are not the only one. Take Gu Liangdi downstairs for tea."
At Gu Jiu's command, the maids dragged her out without hesitation.
"Mrs?"
Outside the door, Xie, Hu, and Gu Shan watched for an unknown amount of time.
Mrs. Xie had a blank expression on her face. She looked through the crowd at Gu Jiu lying on the bed, with so many emotions flashing through her eyes.
Gu Shan's eyes flickered with excitement, agitation, and gloating, all kinds of emotions surging in her. No one was happier than her to see Gu Yue in such bad luck.
As for Mrs. Hu, she seemed very calm.
She stayed completely out of Gu Yue's affairs.
It was also unexpected to see sisters killing each other today.
When Xie learned that Gu Yue had arrived, she hurried over.
Gu Shan came along to watch the show. Hu Shi followed because she was worried about a conflict.
Now it seems that Gu Jiu can kill Gu Yue alone without any pressure.
"Mother! Mother, please help me speak up, please help me..."
"Gu Liangdi, if you continue to make trouble, you are not welcome in our palace. We can only send you back to Prince Chu's Palace." Shiqi reminded her lightly.
Gu Yue looked at Xie eagerly.
Mrs. Xie waved her hand and said, "Go to the flower hall and have some tea first. Your sister is in confinement and cannot be disturbed."
"Mother, you won't help me?" Gu Yue complained. She couldn't believe that her mother, who doted on her the most, wouldn't help her.
Mrs. Xie didn't say anything extra, turned her head away and avoided Gu Yue's gaze.
Gu Yue was shocked and furious, and allowed herself to be dragged out by the maids.
Xie hesitated for a moment before walking into the bedroom.
"Second Aunt, Yue'er..."
"If Madam wants to plead for Gu Yue, please don't do it." Gu Jiu interrupted Xie without giving her face.
Xie frowned, "You are sisters after all."
Gu Jiu sneered, "When she pushed me into the water, Madam didn't say that we were sisters after all."
Xie was very upset and could not help but emphasize her tone, "It's been so many years, how come you still remember it?"
Gu Jiu sneered, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, Madam. I'm a petty person and I love to hold grudges. Not to mention just a few years, even if ten or twenty years have passed, I'll still remember that she pushed me into the water. I'll remember this for the rest of my life. So it's best not to mess with me."
Xie's expression changed slightly. "You, your temper is not a good thing in the royal family."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Madam. But please don't worry about my affairs."
Gu Shan quietly tugged at Xie's sleeve, "Mother, it's already this late, so please stop bothering Second Sister. Third Sister chose the path she took today, and we can't control it."
Xie held her breath.
She originally wanted to vent her anger on Gu Shan, but then she remembered that Gu Shan was already engaged, and that the man she was engaged to was the second son of the Duke of Zhuguo's family, so she immediately swallowed her anger.
Swallowing her anger, she still said unhappily, "Alright, I won't speak for Gu Yue, are you satisfied?"
Gu Shan looked aggrieved. "I'm also thinking about my mother. Mother has suffered so much for my third sister over the years."
Xie was speechless.
Gu Shan added, "Second sister, don't argue with mother. She just hasn't figured it out yet."
"You're too polite, Fourth Sister. I haven't congratulated you on your happy marriage yet. Qingmei, go get those jade bracelets. I want to give them to Fourth Sister."
Qingmei took the order and left.
Gu Shan quickly waved her hands, "Second sister, you don't have to give me a gift."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "We are sisters. Since you have decided to get married, how can I not express my gratitude? You can refuse other people's gifts, but you must accept my gift no matter what."
Qingmei came out with a beautifully decorated wooden box, "Fourth Miss, this is a gift from my wife, you must accept it."
Gu Shan hesitated for a moment, "Then, then I'd better obey your command."
"That's right."
Gu Shan accepted the gift and opened it amid everyone's cheers. Wow, what an exquisite pair of jade bracelets.
"This gift is too precious."
"Once you've accepted it, you can't return it." Gu Jiu said with a smile.
Gu Shan was excited, "Second sister, you are so kind to me."
"We are sisters. If I don't treat you well, who else can I treat well?"
Mrs. Hu smiled and said, "Second sister is generous, fourth sister is blessed."
Gu Shan's face was red, and she also felt that she was very blessed.
She never thought that she could marry into the mansion of a Duke of Zhuguo.
Moreover, it was the Duke of Zhuguo who took the initiative to propose to her.
Although she married the legitimate son of the second wife, which was not as noble as the legitimate son of the first wife, she was still marrying into a wealthy family.
And she is a sister-in-law to Sister Pei Yun.
It’s exciting to think about.
Others say she is blessed, but she knows very well that she is lucky because of her second sister.
If my second sister had not earned such a great reputation, the Duke of Zhuguo would never have come to propose marriage.
Gu Shan's eyes turned red with excitement. "Thank you, second sister. I love you the most."
She hugged Gu Jiu tightly, rarely showing her emotions.
Gu Jiu patted her shoulder and said, "You're crying like a cat. Be careful that people will laugh at you."
Gu Shan quickly wiped away her tears, fearing that her makeup would be ruined and she would be laughed at.
Xie felt very uncomfortable watching this scene.
Gu Yue and Gu Shan are both her biological daughters, but Gu Jiu's attitude towards her two daughters is completely different.
If Gu Jiu had been willing to share half of his feelings for Gu Shan with Gu Yue, Gu Yue would not be in her current situation.
Xie was heartbroken. She felt bad for Gu Yue.
Gu Yue had a hard time in the Prince Chu's Mansion.
Lord Gu completely ignored her and refused to speak up for her.
Since Xie Shi did not have the support of Lord Gu, she naturally could not help Gu Yue.
Only Gu Jiu can help.
As long as Gu Jiu gave the order, he would post a message from time to time to invite Gu Yue to his home for tea, and Gu Yue's treatment in the Prince Chu's Mansion would increase accordingly.
However, Gu Jiu refused to show even a little bit of mercy to Gu Yue.
"Madam, great joy, great joy."
Xiao Cui rushed in from outside.
"Several ladies in the palace have sent people to bring gifts to my brother for his third birthday. His Majesty has also sent people over to confer a title on him."
Gu Jiu sat up straight immediately. "Are you really going to grant me a title?"
"It's absolutely true. Eunuch Chen came personally with the imperial edict, bestowing upon my son the title of General of the State. Since my son hasn't been given a name yet, the edict states that the title of General of the State is bestowed upon the eldest son of the young master."
Gu Jiu burst into laughter.
At the beginning, the emperor forced her to collect money to build three halls. She bargained and finally earned a title for her son.
When she woke up this morning, she suddenly remembered this incident.
At that time, she thought that if the emperor forgot about this matter, she would have to find a way to remind the emperor to fulfill his promise as soon as possible.
She has already given birth to a son, but the promised title has not yet been made clear. That is not acceptable.
Unexpectedly, the emperor had a better memory than her, so he sent Chen Dachang to read the imperial edict.
She couldn't help but feel proud, "My brother is also a nobleman."
Mrs. Hu smiled and said, "Congratulations, second sister. Congratulations, second sister. My brother was given a title right after he was born. He is much better than others. Is it because of the young master that His Majesty bestowed the title on my brother?"
Gu Jiu laughed heartily, "My brother's title was certainly not earned because of Gongzi Zhao. My brother's title was earned by me personally."
"My second sister is so amazing. She was able to win a title for my brother. She's even more amazing than my brother-in-law." Gu Shan said sincerely.
Anyway, in her heart, her second sister is indeed better than her second brother-in-law.
Hu asked curiously, "Second sister, can I ask how my brother earned his title?"
Gu Jiu laughed. "It's okay to tell you. Remember last year's bidding meeting? All the money raised from the bidding meeting was used to repair the three main halls. His Majesty saw how hard I worked, so he promised to grant my first son a title after the project was completed. The title is General Fengguo."
"How can my second sister be so capable!" Gu Shan was surprised and impressed.
Mrs. Hu was also very impressed. "Second sister, you are as capable as any man. It's really admirable. Even Young Master Zhao is outshined by you."
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "Sister-in-law, please don't say this in front of others. Young Master Zhao also has to save face."
Mrs. Hu laughed and said, "Don't worry, second sister. I know my limits."
Xie felt sour in her heart.
Gu Jiu's son was awarded the title just a few days after he was born. As the mother of General Fengguo, Gu Jiu's status naturally rose with him.
She took a deep breath and said appropriately, "Congratulations, Second Aunt. Today is truly a double happiness."
"You're welcome, ma'am."
Gu Jiu was very happy that his son got the title.
She instructed Xiao Cui, "Go to the outer courtyard and remind the young master to decide on a name for his son as soon as possible. He already has a title, but he hasn't chosen a name yet. The Shaofu can't make an identity badge. It's not right."
Xiao Cui agreed quickly, "The young master also said that today is a good day and there will be a reward for the whole mansion. The princess also said that she would reward the whole mansion. Everyone says that my brother is a fortune-bringing boy. Since he was born, he has brought good fortune to everyone."
Gu Shan laughed out loud, "My second sister is a fortune-bringing boy, and my brother is also a fortune-bringing boy. Doesn't that mean my brother has inherited my second sister's fortune?"
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "It would be great if you could inherit my fortune."
Children are born with an identity, and if money is added to the equation, their starting point in life is incredibly high.
Like millions of other mothers, Gu Jiu wants to give her children the best things.
She joked, "In the future, I will have to earn titles for my children's brothers and sisters."
"Second sister, you have ambition and you will definitely achieve it." Mrs. Hu said with a smile.
Everyone was smiling.
…
The third-day bath banquet went smoothly.
No one cared about Gu Yue's little episode.
After the third-day bath banquet, I took inventory and found that I had received quite a few gifts.
He collected more than a dozen longevity locks made of red gold.
There are countless gold bracelets and gold anklets.
Princess Pei directly gave a golden lion, weighing half a pound.
Gu Jiu smiled and asked, "The gold we received today must be about ten kilograms in total, right?"
"More than that. It's at least thirteen or fourteen pounds." Qingmei counted the gifts.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Put it away for my brother. This is all his private money. He can get another gift when the full moon banquet comes."
Qingmei accepted the order and continued, "The gifts given by the ladies in the palace are all made of jade. From what I can see, they are all of the finest jade."
"The jade brought out from the palace is naturally of the finest quality. Collect them all and use them as your private savings."
After a pause, Gu Jiu asked curiously, "What did His Majesty send?"
"I gave her a pair of jade ruyi."
Gu Jiu's mouth twitched, and he looked very disgusted.
The emperor is as stingy as ever.
However, considering that the emperor had bestowed titles and land on her brother, she didn't care.
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