Gu Jiu was wondering which nouveau riche’s den of thieves this was.
I never expected that it would be the person in front of me.
No matter how she guessed, the person in front of her had nothing to do with the current situation. He shouldn't be here, let alone in front of her.
His appearance only added more uncertainty to the chaotic situation.
Of course, Gu Jiu was only surprised for a moment before he calmed down.
He kidnapped her, so his purpose was obviously not pure.
How the game will play out next depends on how both sides make their moves.
"This is the bedroom I ordered to be prepared specially for you. Are you satisfied?"
Zhou Jin looked at her with a smile. At this moment, he was a gentle and graceful young man from an aristocratic family.
Yes!
The person who kidnapped Gu Jiu was Zhou Jin.
Zhou Jin has been staying in the capital, waiting for an opportunity to act.
The emperor was seriously ill and the capital was in turmoil. It was a good time for him to take advantage of the situation.
Gu Jiu smiled faintly, "Thank you for your trouble. You must have put a lot of thought into decorating this bedroom."
"As long as you like it!" Zhou Jin took the opportunity to sit down beside the bed.
Gu Jiu stared at him with a calm look, without any disgust, excitement or panic.
She asked him, "Did you save me?"
Zhou Jin smiled and nodded, "Yes, I saved you."
"We are still in the capital now."
Gu Jiu asked casually, as if chatting with a most trusted friend. He didn't need to deliberately choose the tone, and asked the question casually without even considering the other person's feelings.
Zhou Jin smiled and said, "What if I told you that while you were unconscious, we had already sailed south to Jiangnan? What would you do?"
Gu Jiu laughed, "All the leaves outside have fallen. If we were in Jiangnan, this season would be a completely different scene. It seems we are still in the capital."
"I can't hide it from you. Yes, we are still in the capital, and we are in the city."
Zhou Jin's eyes were full of admiration. She was worthy of being the woman he liked, and was definitely not comparable to those pretty girls.
"That's good!" Gu Jiu smiled at him and then asked, "How many days was I unconscious?"
Zhou Jin smiled and asked, "You can guess. If you guess right, I can tell you the situation outside and the situation at Prince Ning's Mansion."
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, saying jokingly, "I don't believe you have anyone in Prince Ning's Mansion."
"Why do you think I have no one in Prince Ning's Mansion?"
Gu Jiu said, "I met you last year. From last year to this year, there have been no new people in the Ning Palace. The people who serve in the palace are all old people or children born in the family. It is not easy to arrange people to the palace."
Prince Ning had to be on guard against other princes planting spies around them, so all servants working in the palace would undergo layers of screening.
Even if Zhou Jin had all-powerful means, it would be impossible for him to plant spies into the palace in a short period of time.
The only way is to bribe.
But it was not easy for him, a mere businessman, to bribe the servants in the palace.
Of course, money can motivate people, and as long as the price is high enough, he can still bribe a few people to provide him with information.
Zhou Jin laughed, "You are quite confident. Don't you want to know what's going on outside? Guess, and I'll tell you if you guess right."
Gu Jiu had her pulse checked before, and based on her physical condition, she had already made a preliminary judgment.
But she didn't rush to answer, instead she asked: "Where is the maidservant who follows me? Is she the one who serves me these days? I'm not used to being served by others."
She had changed her clothes, and no one knew who did it.
"Don't worry, your maid is fine. Let's talk first."
"I'm tired and hungry. I don't have the energy to continue chatting."
Gu Jiu simply narrowed his eyes, looking obviously weak.
Zhou Jin frowned.
Gu Jiu woke up and he was very happy.
He couldn't wait to see her, to talk to her, and to remember the way she spoke every word.
She was the most intelligent, creative and wonderful woman he had ever met.
What's more, she still retains a pure heart.
There are so many smart women in the world, but there is only one like Gu Jiu.
He felt like he had discovered a treasure, and only he knew the excitement and excitement in his heart.
The past two years have been his treasure hunt.
His decision to stay in the capital and wait for an opportunity was correct.
Finally, he got the chance.
God is helping him.
"Are you tired after just talking for a while?" Zhou Jin asked with concern.
Gu Jiu first hummed, "I'm tired! And hungry. I haven't eaten for several days. I just woke up and you talked to me without even giving me a sip of water."
Zhou Jin nodded and said seriously: "It's my fault. I didn't dare to talk to you at this time. But I'm really happy that you woke up."
His sincere expression was just an act in Gu Jiu's eyes. Who would take something false as true?
Gu Jiu said as a matter of course: "Call my maid. I don't like to order people around who I don't know."
Zhou Jin laughed and said, "Don't worry, let's talk about it after we finish eating."
He clapped his hands, and a dozen maids came in one after another to help her wash up.
Afterwards, the food was served.
Just some porridge and some side dishes.
Zhou Jin said, "You just woke up and your stomach is upset. Drink some porridge first to recuperate. I'll ask the kitchen to make you something delicious in a couple of days."
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Thank you!"
"You don't have to be polite with me." Zhou Jin said solemnly.
Gu Jiu shook his head, "Of course I have to be polite to you. After all, we are just business partners. I owe you a thank you for your care over the past two years."
Zhou Jin's face darkened, his hands were behind his back, and his expression was cold.
"Eat, and then get plenty of rest. You're still very weak, so we can talk later."
After saying that, Zhou Jin left the bedroom, leaving only a few maids to serve her.
Gu Jiu paused holding the chopsticks and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Dealing with Zhou Jin is not an easy task.
She had just woken up and was weak. She had also spent a lot of energy dealing with the other party, so she was really exhausted.
After simply eating half a bowl of porridge and two plates of side dishes, she was about to go for a walk outside, but was stopped by the maid.
"Madam, please stop. Madam, your health has not yet recovered. The master has instructed that you cannot leave the room for the time being."
Gu Jiu turned around and looked at the maid who was speaking. "Is your master planning to put me under house arrest?"
"Madam, you misunderstood. My master is just worried about your health. You wouldn't want to faint again right after waking up, would you?"
What's up?
Threaten her?
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled.
When you live under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.
"Your young master is so kind, I naturally can't let him down. Otherwise, I would be an ungrateful person."
Gu Jiu didn't force it.
The bedroom is very large and is connected to a small flower hall.
I walked around the bedroom a few times to digest the food while thinking of a solution.
Zhou Jin's gaze was too bold and direct. At this point, if Gu Jiu said he didn't know what Zhou Jin was planning, he would be blind.
It was precisely because she knew what Zhou Jin was planning that she couldn't provoke him.
She has to deal with the other party patiently.
This is not something to be taken lightly.
An outsider dared to create trouble in broad daylight under the feet of the emperor and kidnap the emperor's grandson's wife. This shows that Zhou Jin is not only bold, but also paranoid and crazy.
He's just brave and easy to deal with.
But add paranoia and madness to it, and it becomes a complete perversion.
To deal with a pervert, you can't think about their behavior with the average person's mindset. You must put yourself in their shoes.
My body was still too weak. After thinking deeply for a while, I felt dizzy and my head was swollen.
No, she needs to rest for a while.
Gu Jiu lay on the bed and closed his eyes to rest.
She had no intention of extracting information from these maids; it was not the right time yet.
She needs to be patient and grind it down bit by bit.
…
Two days later, Gu Jiu's body had recovered a lot.
Counting the time, she has been missing for nearly five days.
What is the attitude of the palace?
Did Liu Zhao receive the news of her disappearance?
What is the situation in the palace now?
Where is your childhood sweetheart?
Were Xu Yousi and the others arrested?
Gu Jiu was very anxious, but he had to suppress his emotions and not show it.
It's another sunny day.
Zhou Jin came to the bedroom again.
Gu Jiu raised his head from the book and smiled at him, "You're here! The weather outside is so nice, why don't we go out and bask in the sun."
Zhou Jin looked at her seriously, "Do you want to go out and bask in the sun?"
Gu Jiu stretched out, feeling extremely relaxed. "I haven't been out in the sun for days, and I feel really uncomfortable. I really envy you for being able to run outside every day. Men just have more convenience than women."
Zhou Jin stared at her. Her eyes were as bright as stars and she had a warm smile on her face.
As if by some strange coincidence, Zhou Jin's original refusal turned into "Okay! Let's go out and bask in the sun."
At Zhou Jin's command, all the maids took action.
Move tables, chairs, and prepare tea and snacks.
After everything was ready, Zhou Jin smiled at her and held out his hand to her, "Come on, I'll take you out."
Gu Jiu looked at his hand and said with a smile: "You lead the way. This is your territory, you are fulfilling your duty as a host."
Zhou Jin laughed, "Don't worry, I will definitely satisfy you."
He naturally withdrew his hands and put them behind his back.
He was very angry for a moment because Gu Jiu refused to hold his hand, but was healed by Gu Jiu's smile in the next moment.
Because she smiled so gently, he forgave her and didn't force her for the time being.
This was the first time Gu Jiu had walked out of his bedroom in several days.
The sun is shining, it’s been a long time since I last saw it.
Standing in the sun, she closed her eyes, tilted her head back, and breathed in the scent of the sun.
A little freedom is not enough. Far from enough.
The chair was padded with thick cushions, which made it warm and soft to sit on.
The tea is top quality oolong tea.
The dim sum is the work of famous chefs.
Gu Jiu picked up a piece of red bean cake and took a bite. It was sweet but not greasy, and tasted great.
She quickly finished a piece of red bean cake, wiped her fingertips, and asked, "Don't you have to go out to sea?"
Zhou Jin was sitting opposite her and laughed, "You care about me?"
"Isn't it good to eat your food, live in your house, and care about your situation?"
Okay, of course!
"I would be happier if you could care about me more in the future."
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Since you were away these past two days, have the searches outside become more and more stringent?"
Zhou Jin's eyes darkened for a moment, "Are you still concerned about the outside world?"
"I am the Madam Zhao, how can I not care? I am not a heartless person."
Zhou Jin chuckled, "You really want to go back to the palace, right?"
Gu Jiu tilted his head and looked at him, "Will you let me go back?"
Zhou Jin shook her head. "We finally have a chance to be alone together. How can I bear to let you go back? Besides, you're a woman who's been missing for so many days, and no one can prove your innocence. Do you think you can still go back?"
Will Liu Zhao believe your innocence? Why not follow me to Jiangnan? I will give you everything you want.
Finally getting to the point.
Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled, "You want me to go to Jiangnan with you, why bother asking for my opinion? I am in your hands, you can take me away at any time. The reason why you are still staying in the capital now, let me guess, is because the capital is under martial law and there are inspections everywhere, so you can't take me out of the capital smoothly."
Zhou Jin smiled instead of getting angry. "As expected, nothing can be hidden from you. Then guess again, can those people outside find you? How long can the current situation last?"
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for two days. I think you should have gone out to make some arrangements. You can barely delay for a few days. But I believe that the government officials will come to search soon. What else can you do then?"
"Then I'll knock you out, stuff you into the gap between the carriages, and take you out of the capital."
Gu Jiu smiled and shook his head, "You can't! If it was really that easy to take me out of the capital, you would have already implemented this plan when I was unconscious, and you wouldn't have to wait until now."
"Do you really think that I can't get you out of the capital?"
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