Someone came from the palace and asked Gu Jiu to come in and talk.
The people who came were from Weiyang Palace.
Gu Jiu packed up and followed the palace maid into the palace.
In the end, they went not to the Weiyang Palace, but to the Cining Palace.
Gu Jiu stopped.
The palace attendant hurriedly explained, "Madam, the Empress is currently in the Cining Palace, talking with the Empress Dowager."
Gu Jiu asked, "Who else is in the Cining Palace?"
The palace maid hesitated for a moment, "Princess Chaoyang is here too."
Gu Jiu smiled knowingly. She had said that since His Majesty had already intervened in this matter, Empress Pei suddenly asked her to enter the palace, which must be something serious.
You know, she is pregnant now and it is not appropriate for her to enter the palace.
This isn't malicious speculation about the palace, but everyone knows it's a dangerous environment. Miscarriages are commonplace. Just being able to survive is something to be thankful for.
Gu Jiu asked again: "Was it the Queen Mother who advocated that I enter the palace, or was it the Queen's idea?"
The palace maid looked bewildered.
Gu Jiu frowned, "Who first suggested that I enter the palace?"
"It's the Queen." The palace maid said, and hurriedly lowered her head.
Gu Jiu snorted inwardly. What does Empress Pei mean? She can't suppress her and stand up for Princess Chaoyang.
She didn't remember how good the relationship between Empress Pei and Princess Chaoyang was.
Princess Chaoyang had a violent temper. When the late emperor was alive, she often suppressed the younger generation.
I just don't believe that Empress Pei has no objection to Princess Chaoyang.
As for Empress Dowager Xiao's attitude, it is difficult to guess.
Gu Jiu said to the palace servants, "Lead the way."
Tomorrow is the eighth day of the third lunar month, Qingmei's wedding day. She has to go and drink in the wedding wine. So she doesn't want to cause any trouble at this time.
All the way to Cining Palace.
In spring, the scenery in the palace is beautiful.
The grass is lush and the birds are flying, the flowers are red and the willows are green.
The concubines were wearing brightly colored spring clothes and were laughing and playing in the imperial garden, looking very happy.
Some people saw Gu Jiu from afar and began to point and whisper.
Gu Jiu ignored everyone's gazes and those who came to commit fraud, and went straight to the Cining Palace.
The hall was filled with elders.
have to!
As a junior, Gu Jiu, you should just pay your respects first.
"Eldest wife, please sit down and talk. Mother, you won't blame me for interfering in other people's affairs, right?" Empress Pei asked Empress Dowager Xiao with a smile.
Empress Dowager Xiao looked indifferent. "The eldest brother's wife is pregnant, so naturally we should sit down and talk. If anything happens to her, that brat Liu Zhao will definitely hold a grudge against me."
Empress Pei hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, your words are too kind. Liu Zhao is a sensible child. How could he bear a grudge against his elders?"
"Yeah?"
Empress Dowager Xiao glanced at Gu Jiu with a half-smile, "I think Liu Zhao's wife has a bad temper. She can easily cause a lawsuit just by going out for a banquet. If anything happens to the child in her belly, she will definitely blow the roof off the Cining Palace."
Empress Pei's face darkened. This was too rude of a remark.
"Your Majesty, I, your granddaughter-in-law, am a nobody. I don't have the power to overturn even a tile in Prince Ning's mansion, let alone the roof of the Cining Palace."
Gu Jiu looked at Empress Dowager Xiao with a smile, like a pretty little girl with curved eyebrows and eyes.
That sounded like a joke. But in fact, everyone present was a wise man, and they all knew that Gu was just criticizing Empress Dowager Xiao.
Princess Chaoyang took a breath of cold air.
She really underestimated Gu Jiu's courage. He actually dared to talk back in front of Empress Dowager Xiao.
Who is she?
She was just the eldest princess, no way could she compare to Empress Dowager Xiao.
Gu Jiu was not even afraid of Empress Dowager Xiao, so how could he be afraid of an eldest princess?
Princess Chaoyang's face changed and she secretly looked at Empress Dowager Xiao.
It wasn't that she was incompetent, but that she underestimated her opponent's audacity.
What would Empress Dowager Xiao do?
Empress Dowager Xiao's face was gloomy. "Wife Liu Zhao, are you complaining?"
"I dare not. In front of the Queen Mother, I dare not lie. I cannot do it."
"How outrageous!"
"Please punish me, Your Majesty the Queen Mother!" Gu Jiu admitted his mistake straightforwardly and glanced at Princess Chaoyang who had been as quiet as a chicken.
She smiled secretly, her lips opening and closing, silently saying four words: "You're dead!"
Princess Chaoyang suddenly felt a chill rushing up her spine to the top of her head.
She gnashed her teeth. This woman was so audacious. How dare she threaten her right under the Queen Mother's nose? She was courting death!
"Empress Dowager?" Princess Chaoyang looked at Empress Dowager Xiao eagerly.
Empress Pei spoke first, "Aunt Chaoyang, I've already said that Liu Zhao's wife is young and naive, and doesn't know what to say or what not to say. It's wrong for her to speak nonsense in the Huyang County Princess's residence. However, Aunt Chaoyang, as an elder, shouldn't bother with a junior."
Liu Zhao's wife, why don't you quickly apologize to Princess Chaoyang? Really, when you're visiting someone, just chat and have fun. Why do you care about their casino's annual turnover or how much tax they pay? Their money is theirs, not yours. Even if you're jealous, you have to do it secretly. How can you say it in front of everyone? It seems so inconsiderate."
Gu Jiu lowered her head and smiled. She had misunderstood Empress Pei.
Queen Pei wants to use her to slap Princess Chaoyang in the face!
She said that Empress Pei would never speak for Princess Chaoyang.
Why?
Because Princess Chaoyang not only harms her own people, but more seriously, she likes to eat alone.
No one likes someone who eats alone.
What is worrying is not the lack of wealth but the inequality.
In a society where relationships are important, eating alone is a taboo.
Empress Pei had never received any favors from Princess Chaoyang, nor did she owe her any favors. Naturally, there was no reason for her to speak up for Princess Chaoyang.
On the other hand, when it came to Gu Jiu's business, she welcomed all her friends and family members who wanted to invest in it. At the end of the year, everyone received dividends, including Empress Pei.
Gu Jiu made money and gained popularity, and his relatives and friends also benefited.
When something happens, everyone is naturally willing to stand up for Gu Jiu.
However, there is an exception.
Empress Dowager Xiao had never received any benefit from Gu Jiu, nor had she invested a penny in Gu Jiu's business.
Gu Jiu also felt that Empress Dowager Xiao's money was too hot to handle, so it would be best if she didn't invest any money.
Gu Jiu stood up tactfully and said, "Your Highness, I have spoken inappropriately and have caused you trouble. I hope you will be magnanimous and forgive me this time."
forgive?
Dream on!
"Liu Zhao's wife, do you know that His Majesty was so enraged over a single sentence that he even mobilized the Jinwu Guards?" Princess Chaoyang's eyes were sinister. "If nothing happens, it's fine. But if something does happen, can you bear the responsibility?"
Gu Jiu blinked his eyes, "Your Highness, the Princess, is saying that if the Jinwu Guards do find out something, it will be the responsibility of the younger generation?"
"If it's not your fault, then is it my fault?" Princess Chaoyang was furious. At this point, Gu Jiu still dared to play dumb. Did he really think she had no way out?
Gu Jiu looked innocent. "But, if it hasn't violated the laws of the country and the rules of the family, even the Jinwu Guards can't frame you. If the Jinwu Guards really find out something, they can only say that Your Highness, the Princess, you haven't cleaned up your mess!"
"You, you, you...Empress Dowager, you have to make the decision for me!"
Princess Chaoyang was ridiculed by Gu Jiu for not cleaning her butt cleanly and losing decades of dignity. She couldn't help but burst into tears.
Empress Pei lowered her head and smiled, then glared at Gu Jiu again. She should be more polite when speaking. It would not be good to make someone faint from anger again.
Gu Jiu nodded with a smile. Next time she would control her strength and try not to swear.
Empress Dowager Xiao was also surprised and very dissatisfied with Gu Jiu. "Your words are so vulgar. How can you behave like a royal daughter-in-law? It's really shameful."
Chaoyang is the elder, and Gu Jiu, as the younger generation, disrespecting the elder is already a big mistake. And daring to ridicule the elder is even more wrong.
When I saw you apologize before, I thought you had improved. Now it seems that I overestimated you. Tell me, how should I punish you?
Gu Jiu looked aggrieved, "No matter how the Empress Dowager punishes me, I will accept it."
Empress Pei hurriedly defended Gu Jiu, "The eldest daughter-in-law is pregnant. What if something happens to her? Liu Zhao is already old, and he only has Yu Ge'er as his child. For the sake of his offspring, please be lenient. Otherwise, please remember this for Gu Jiu. After a few months, when she gives birth, if Aunt Chaoyang is still angry, it won't be too late to punish her."
Gu Jiu looked at Empress Dowager Xiao pitifully.
During the many struggles, Gu Jiu also summed up a set of experience in dealing with Empress Xiao. As long as it does not involve a matter of principle, it is necessary to admit defeat decisively and there is no need to confront her seriously.
After all, Empress Dowager Xiao was the biological mother of Emperor Wende.
Gu Jiu has a broad perspective and is very discerning.
Princess Chaoyang is not convinced!
I'm totally dissatisfied!
Empress Pei was clearly taking sides.
She sobbed, "Empress Dowager, I am half buried in the ground. I have lived a respectable life, but now in my old age, not only am I humiliated by the younger generation, but I also have to live in fear. I am afraid that one day the vicious Jinwu Guards will rush into the princess's mansion to arrest people.
What's the point of me living? Liu Zhao's wife, are you going to force me to death? Will you show mercy and let the Princess' Mansion go only after I die? Then I will end my life right now and die in front of you."
As soon as she finished speaking, Princess Chaoyang Jiu crashed into the pillar.
"Quickly stop Chaoyang." Empress Dowager Xiao was so nervous that her voice broke.
Empress Pei was also scared to death, "Quickly stop them."
Gu Jiu was the most decisive. He picked up the teacup and smashed it to the ground.
Bang!
Loud bang!
This movement is more effective than stopping people quickly.
Princess Chaoyang was startled and stopped in her tracks.
The palace maids seized the opportunity and rushed to hug Princess Chaoyang, "Princess, you must not commit suicide!"
"Her Royal Highness the Princess isn't seeking death, she's clearly trying to force me to death. And it's two lives at once." Gu Jiu shouted angrily, shocking everyone.
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