"Can Second Sister help? Will it be too difficult?"
Gu Zhen had already thought about asking Gu Jiu for help in bringing Xu Sanlang back to the capital.
I just haven't found the right opportunity to speak.
She was also afraid that Gu Jiu would refuse her if she asked. If she was rejected, she would never want to ask again.
I didn't expect Gu Shan to be so helpful. She brought her a pillow when she was sleepy and even took the initiative to bring up this matter.
Gu Zhen looked at Gu Jiu with some anticipation and trepidation, "This should be difficult. After all, it involves a rotation of guards, and it has to be arranged by the court."
Gu Jiu put down his teacup and said softly, "The rotation of guards is a matter of great importance, so I naturally cannot interfere. However, there is still a way to get one or two people back to Beijing. I just have to let my brother-in-law suffer a little."
"I'm not afraid of being wronged a little. What's important is that I can return to the capital as soon as possible." Gu Zhen was pleasantly surprised.
She didn't expect that this matter would go so smoothly. Gu Jiu didn't refuse her.
Gu Jiu didn't keep the secret and said bluntly: "If my brother-in-law is injured, there is a shortage of doctors and medicine at the border. With some arrangements, he can naturally return to Beijing for recuperation."
"Does it have to be hurt? I'm not doubting my second sister. I'm just worried that my husband might have hurt someone vital."
Gu Zhen looked anxious.
Gu Jiu chuckled softly, "Besides that, there's another relatively simple method. I'll write a letter to my brother-in-law's superiors, and when we need someone to deliver a memorial back to the capital next time, I'll let him take the job. Once he returns to the capital, he can make some arrangements and naturally stay there to work."
"Is this really possible?"
Gu Zhen was obviously more satisfied with the second option. There was nothing better than not getting hurt and returning to the capital safely.
Gu Jiu continued, "But I don't know my brother-in-law's superiors, and I can't talk to them."
this……
Gu Zhen was speechless. She had something to say but was too shy to speak.
After all, she was the one asking for help, so how could she be so shameless as to embarrass others?
Gu Shan assisted Gu Zhen again, "Second sister, could you please ask His Highness to come forward and help me find a way to transfer my eldest brother-in-law back to the capital? I've been married to my eldest brother-in-law for only six months when he went to the border, and he's been gone for years. I feel really sorry for you."
Gu Zhen quickly said, "Thank you, Fourth Sister, for your sincere consideration for me. However, if Second Sister can help with this matter, it's a favor. If she can't, that's fine too. I can't cause Her Highness Second Sister more trouble just because of a small matter of mine."
"Big sister is still the same. She clearly wants it in her heart, but says no. You are so polite. I don't know whether to say you are hypocritical or you are making fun of her." Gu Shan said in a teasing tone, but Gu Zhen was embarrassed.
Gu Zhen was speechless. She had no idea whether she should refute Gu Shan or defend herself.
She looked at Gu Jiu embarrassedly, wanting to say that she was not what Gu Shan said, but the words could not come out.
Finally, he just whispered, "I'm not that kind of person. I naturally hope that Second Sister can help me, but I can't put Second Sister in a disadvantageous position."
Seeing Gu Zhen getting anxious, Gu Jiu quickly said, "I know that Big Sister is worried that I will be embarrassed, not what Fourth Sister said."
Gu Zhen was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. "Thank you, second sister, for understanding me."
"I didn't expect that I would end up being the bad guy." Gu Shan joked to herself and slapped her lips again. "I said the wrong thing. Big sister, please don't hold it against me. I was just joking, but I didn't expect you to take it seriously."
Gu Zhen turned her head and wiped the corners of her eyes.
She didn't say anything, but she obviously had some grievances against Gu Shan in her heart.
Gu Shan married well and had a happy married life, so it was inevitable that she became a little more arrogant than before.
He looks cheerful, but sometimes his words can be very hurtful.
Even if they were sisters, there should be some sense of propriety when interacting with each other. You can't just say whatever comes to your mind.
It is said to be straightforward, but in fact it is just a lack of tact.
Fortunately, Gu Shan also admitted her mistake.
Gu Zhen was depressed for a while, and after calming down, she said, "I'm so sorry to make you laugh at me. Second sister, if you can do it, it's fine. If you can't, don't force it. Others can stay at the border for ten years, so my husband can do it too."
Gu Jiu said softly, "Don't worry, big sister. I'll keep this in mind for you. When I get back, I'll ask people to see if I can find a way to transfer my brother-in-law back to the capital. When I have news, I'll send someone to deliver a letter to you."
Gu Zhen's face was filled with excitement and surprise. "I don't know how to thank my second sister. If my husband could come back, you would be our great benefactor."
"Don't be like this, big sister. It's too formal."
Gu Zhen wiped her tears and said, "I'm just too excited. We've been apart for years, and the child has started elementary school, but he hasn't met his father yet. Every time I think about my husband coming back and the child not recognizing him, I feel so sad."
Gu Zhen was truly moved and expressed his feelings.
The sisters listened to her chatter, which was all about trivial matters in life, but they could feel Gu Zhen's life over the years.
The fifth sister, Gu Lin, suddenly said, "Marrying a soldier is too hard. My eldest sister has clearly been a widow all these years. I don't want to marry a soldier."
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Gu Shan glared at Gu Lin, "Do you know how to speak? It's your own business whether you want to marry a soldier or not. Why are you yelling about it? Who wants to listen to your thoughts? Who you want to marry is not your own decision. It's up to your father to make the final decision."
Gu Lin covered her mouth, feeling a little aggrieved, a little nervous, and a little guilty.
"Big sister, I didn't mean it." She apologized cautiously.
Gu Zhen had been stimulated repeatedly today, and even a clay figure would have a temper.
She glanced at Gu Lin, "Fifth sister's marriage hasn't been settled yet? Madam is not in charge of things now, and Aunt Bai is not qualified to look after you. You can only count on your sister-in-law to help you.
But my sister-in-law is pregnant again, and I'm afraid she's not energetic enough. Fifth sister, I'm afraid you'll have to wait another year or two for your marriage. But don't worry, even if you wait another year or two, you're not an old maid anymore."
Gu Lin felt wronged, her eyes reddened, "Are you making fun of me, big sister?"
Gu Zhen shook her head. "You misunderstood. I was just kindly reminding you not to rush into marriage. Whether it's being a soldier or doing something else, it's better than not getting married at all."
Gu Lin burst into tears and ran out, covering her face.
Gu Jiu shook his head, "Why do you have to do this, big sister?"
Seeing Gu Lin running out, Gu Zhen felt a little regretful and felt that she had been too harsh just now.
She said embarrassedly, "Oh, I was wrong. I'll apologize to Fifth Sister later. I didn't expect that she would be the same as when she was little. She couldn't stand it and ran away crying after a few words were said to her."
Gu Shan pursed her lips and said, "This is all Aunt Bai's fault. I don't know what Aunt Bai taught Fifth Sister in private, but she made her so stingy."
Since Master Luo passed away, the Marquis' Mansion has not hired any female teachers again.
Firstly, it is difficult to find a female tutor with good knowledge and good character like Ms. Luo. Secondly, the girls in the Marquis' Mansion are getting older and need to devote more energy to learning how to manage the household.
So the marquis's mansion closed the girls' school.
The Marquis' Mansion will have to wait until the next generation of girls grow up before it can hire female teachers again and reopen the girls' school.
As a result, Gu Lin had no place to go to school. She spent the whole day in the mansion doing needlework or chatting with Aunt Bai. Occasionally, she followed Hu to learn how to manage the household and do the accounting.
She wanted to play with Gu Jun from the first wife's house, but Gu Jun was very busy with her studies. The first wife, Zhang, treated Gu Jun, a concubine's daughter, as if she were her legitimate daughter.
Although there was no girls' school, Gu Jun was assigned a lot of homework on weekdays.
Therefore, Gu Jun had no time to play with Gu Lin at all.
All the sisters were married, and Gu Lin was alone in the house, feeling very lonely indeed.
It's inevitable that I have a left-wing personality.
Gu Jiu said, "We should remind Aunt Bai to stay away from Fifth Sister and not let her learn all the Aunt Bai's ways."
"I'm afraid it's too late." Gu Shan had stayed in the mansion for a few more years and naturally understood Gu Lin's situation better. "Madam Bai is afraid that everyone will harm Fifth Sister, so she insists on giving instructions on everything. Fifth Sister is now used to listening to Madam Bai in everything. You told her to stay away from Madam Bai, and she thought you were trying to harm her."
Gu Jiu was a little surprised. In her memory, Aunt Bai was not like this. Although Aunt Bai was a concubine, she had some knowledge and was very supportive of Gu Lin learning more and becoming more generous.
How come your personality has changed in recent years?
Gu Shan said, "Since my second sister got married, she rarely comes back. Every time she comes back, she only stays for a few hours. You may not know much about the situation in the backyard.
Aunt Bai was getting older, and with her father's family having a few more people, she was panicking. She was afraid that her fifth sister would despise her, forget her, and ignore her after she got married.
That's why she wants to keep the fifth sister firmly in her grasp, forcing her to obey her in everything. She herself has become left-wing, and what good can she possibly teach the fifth sister?
Gu Jiu felt sorry for Gu Lin.
In the past, Gu Lin was a crybaby and a bit clueless, but at least she was a positive, optimistic, and knowledgeable girl. With proper training, she might have a lot of potential.
As a result, during the most important years for Gu Lin to establish his three views, Aunt Bai actually took on the main responsibility of teaching.
This is troublesome.
"Poor fifth sister. Apart from Aunt Bai, there is no one in the mansion to discipline her." Gu Zhen sighed, regretting more and more what she had said to Gu Lin before.
She shouldn't have been so mean to Gu Lin.
Gu Zhen suddenly stood up and said, "I'm going to find my fifth sister and apologize to her. I'll also look after her marriage. I hope I can find her a good match."
After saying that, Gu Zhen rushed out like the wind.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
