Empress Dowager Xiao was very angry.
Even though Princess Chaoyang was angry, he didn't have a good face towards Empress Pei and Gu Jiu.
"I am tired, both of you please leave."
Empress Dowager Xiao looked as if she didn't want to talk anymore.
Empress Pei and Gu Jiu tactfully excused themselves, left the Cining Palace, and returned directly to the Weiyang Palace.
Empress Pei was in a good mood. As it was noon, she ordered the palace maids to go to the academy to bring the two brothers Yu Ge'er and Zheng Ge'er to Weiyang Palace for lunch.
"Eldest Wife, you should stay here too and have lunch before you go back. I know you are worried about Yu Ge'er, so I want you to observe carefully how he eats and studies at noon today."
"Thank you, Mother!"
Gu Jiucheng is in love with Empress Pei.
Today, Empress Pei helped her a lot.
Little did they know that Empress Pei was also excited.
Of course it was not because of helping Gu Jiu, but because of Liu Zhao’s promise.
Yesterday, Liu Zhao came to the palace to pay his respects, and the mother and son closed the door and chatted.
Liu Zhao had only one request, that Princess Chaoyang should not enter the palace, but if she did, Empress Pei would have to stand up and spare no effort to suppress Princess Chaoyang, persuade Empress Dowager Xiao, and protect Gu Jiu.
As long as Empress Pei kept her promise, Liu Zhao would also keep his promise and support his uncle's family.
Liu Zhao had not only the Duke of Lu as his uncle, he had several uncles.
It’s just that Duke Lu is the most capable among all his uncles.
Empress Pei and Marquis Lu were half-siblings.
However, Empress Pei also had a half-brother who was not very talented. In the Pei family, which was full of talented people, he seemed insignificant.
Even if Pei became the queen, it would be difficult for her brothers to make a name for themselves.
Empress Pei naturally did not want to see her own brother being suppressed by other brothers headed by Marquis Lu.
She wanted to stand up for her brother, but she was worried about Emperor Wende and even more worried about the attitude of Marquis Lu, so she didn't dare to take any big action.
This time, she stood up for Gu Jiu and joined forces to suppress Princess Chaoyang. Then, Liu Zhao would have to follow through on his promise and help his uncle.
Empress Pei was still very impressed by Liu Zhao's abilities.
He said that there would be no problem in helping his uncle.
So, Empress Pei looked at Gu Jiu with liking no matter how she looked at him.
He always smiles and is very friendly.
When the two brothers Yu Ge'er and Zheng Ge'er arrived, Empress Pei called them "good grandchildren" all the time.
He picked up the two children and kissed them again and again.
Yu Ge'er secretly dodged backwards. The Empress Dowager had a strong smell on her body, and it was unknown how much perfume she had applied.
He looked at Gu Jiu with an innocent face.
Gu Jiu blinked at him.
Yu Ge'er: "..." Oh, life is so hard! He is so young, but he has to endure so much. He is so hungry!
Empress Pei finally fulfilled her wish of playing with her grandchildren, and her face was filled with satisfaction.
The whole person exudes youthful vitality, as if he is seven or eight years younger.
"Eat more! This is the time for growth, so you can't go hungry. Zheng'er, why are your sleeves dirty? Did you get into a fight again?"
Liu Zheng, who was chewing on a pig's trotter, said: "Grandson, I didn't fight. I was accidentally stained with ink. My second brother can testify."
After saying that, he winked at Yu Ge'er.
Yu Ge'er was gnawing on a chicken leg.
He looked bewildered at first, then he put down the chicken leg, wiped his fingers, and said in a baby voice, "Big brother's handwriting is wild and often stained with ink."
Liu Zheng immediately smiled triumphantly, thinking that Brother Yu was really nice.
Empress Pei was curious, "Why is the handwriting so wild?"
Yu Ge'er, who was about to pick up the chicken leg to continue chewing: "..." He seemed even hungrier!
He stood up, put his hands on the table, put one foot on the stool, and imitated Liu Zheng's writing style.
"My grandson has only learned three-tenths of my elder brother's essence. Please don't despise me, Grandmother."
Empress Pei couldn't help laughing.
Liu Zheng's face turned green, and he wiped his mouth, "Second brother, when did I write like this? Don't talk nonsense."
Yu Ge'er looked innocent and said, "Oh! You tripped yesterday..."
"Yes, yes, that's how I write sometimes." Liu Zheng grinned, a particularly bright smile. He quickly interrupted Yu Ge'er's words. Oh my god, I almost got sold out by Yu Ge'er.
Then Liu Zheng pleaded pitifully, "Grandmother, please don't tell my father. He will beat me to death."
Empress Pei laughed heartily, "I won't tell your father, but you must not write like this in the future. It's against the rules."
Liu Zheng nodded very obediently and said some clever words, which made Empress Pei laugh out loud.
Yu Ge'er: "..." Finally, I can eat in peace. Silently picking up the chicken leg, I continued to gnaw on it.
Gu Jiu laughed muffledly.
Yu Ge'er has a good appetite.
She filled a bowl of soup and placed it next to Yu Ge'er, "Eat slowly and drink more soup."
Yu Ge'er: "..." The chicken legs are so delicious, I want another one. The chicken legs made in the imperial kitchen are the best. But they are still not as delicious as the fried chicken legs in the palace.
After lunch, Empress Pei sent someone to send the two children back to school.
Gu Jiu was also preparing to say goodbye and leave the palace.
I didn't expect someone to come to Xingqing Palace.
"Your Majesty learned that Madam Zhao was in the palace, so he specifically ordered me to invite Madam Zhao to Xingqing Palace to speak."
Empress Pei advised Gu Jiu, "Since His Majesty has asked you to come over and talk, you should leave the palace later. Be careful when you speak, and don't be too noisy."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Thank you for your advice, mother. I will take my leave first."
"Go! Don't keep His Majesty waiting."
After bidding farewell to Queen Pei, Gu Jiu went to Xingqing Palace.
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"You are a bunch of things worse than pigs and dogs. What do you do for a living?"
As soon as he arrived outside the Zhengyang Palace, Gu Jiu heard the angry roar of Emperor Wende.
The eunuch at the main hall door saw Gu Jiu and quickly waved his hand, asking someone to take Gu Jiu to the side hall to wait.
The palace maid lowered her eyebrows and said softly, "Madam Zhao, please follow me to the side hall to rest."
Gu Jiu nodded and asked casually, "Who is inside?"
"I don't know!"
Employees at Xingqing Palace were not allowed to speak carelessly. If they said something wrong, they would lose their heads.
Gu Jiu didn't make things difficult for the other party. He went to the side hall and sat there waiting.
Xu Yousi asked quietly, "Madam, would you like me to go out and ask around?"
Gu Jiu waved his hand to stop him, "This is Xingqing Palace, you have enough heads to chop off. Don't do unnecessary things."
Xu Yousi shuddered and calmed down.
After waiting for about an incense stick of time, he was finally summoned by Emperor Wende.
She followed the eunuch to the main hall.
Huh?
Judging from the back, the man looked like a tax officer from the Ministry of Revenue.
Was the person who was scolded in the hall before the tax official from the Ministry of Revenue?
Looks like someone's going to be in trouble.
Knowing that Emperor Wende was furious, Gu Jiu kept his head down and his eyes submissive after entering the hall. Even the tone of his greetings was cautious.
"It's rare that you're still afraid. Aunt Chaoyang, I usually respect her, but you're so brave that you directly exposed her secrets. Since you have the courage to expose her secrets, what are you afraid of? Do you think I can eat you?"
As soon as Emperor Wende opened his mouth, he spoke like a bullet, and every word he uttered was filled with violent anger.
Gu Jiu avoided the sharp edge, "Your Majesty, I was also confused at the time. I said whatever came to my mind. I have already realized my mistake."
"How do you know you're wrong? Tell me what you're talking about. I happen to have some time now."
Emperor Wende sat down on the chair, waiting for Gu Jiu to talk and cheer him up.
Gu Jiu looked aggrieved, innocent, and upset.
She must have been incredibly unlucky to have encountered these awful things over and over again. Yet, she couldn't even openly resist.
She thought for a moment and said, "My daughter-in-law has seriously reflected on herself and deeply examined herself. She was too impulsive at the time and didn't consider that Her Royal Highness the Princess was too old to withstand the stimulation.
"I didn't consider that Her Royal Highness is old and has a temper like a child, and she is vindictive. Because her daughter-in-law's words and deeds were inappropriate and caused controversy in the court, she was willing to be punished."
Emperor Wende sighed. "Not bad! You're quite good at telling off the guilty. You have some skills."
He appeared to be admitting his mistake, but in reality he was still accusing Princess Chaoyang of abusing her power and manipulating the censor to impeach him.
Emperor Wende chuckled coldly, "I knew you weren't truly admitting your mistake. I heard that you made Aunt Chaoyang cry in the Cining Palace. Is that true?"
Gu Jiu looked regretful. "I never thought that Her Royal Highness the Princess would cry so easily after all the ups and downs in her life. I was wrong. I promise to stay away from her in the future and never get close to her."
"It's too late! I even sent out the Jinwu Guards just because of a dispute between you two."
"My daughter-in-law is wrong." Gu Jiu was very straightforward. It was right to admit the mistake anyway.
Emperor Wende put one foot on the stool and the other on the desk, like a gangster, "It's not enough to just admit your mistakes, you have to be sincere."
Gu Jiu: "..." Your Majesty, you are already a mature emperor, can you please have some dignity? The atmosphere in the court is almost corrupted by you.
She felt aggrieved, "I don't know what my daughter-in-law should do to show her sincerity."
Emperor Wende stretched out his hand and said, "Do you have a copy of the account book for Youcai Casino?"
Huh?
Gu Jiu was surprised.
She thought Emperor Wende would shamelessly ask her for money, but she didn't expect that he would actually ask her for the account book.
Gu Jiu pretended to be stupid and a little confused, "My daughter-in-law doesn't understand what my father means."
"I want the account books of the Youcai Casino. Do you understand now?"
I understand.
But why did you ask her for the account book?
She is not the owner of a casino.
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