Since Gu Yue passed away, Xie Shi was like a stray dog, trembling with fear every day, unable to sleep or eat, and in a state of anxiety all day long.
He knew very well that Gu Yue's death was not an accident, but the Gu family was trying to eliminate future troubles.
Gu Yue is dead, can he still be okay?
It's easy to imagine that the Gu family will never let him go.
Especially Gu Jiu, who was described as vicious by Gu Yue, she would never let him continue to live.
Xie Shi was scared to death!
He didn't even dare go home for the New Year and stayed in the military camp.
But even in the military camp, he still lived in fear.
Even when he slept, he would put a dagger under his pillow just in case.
Knowing that you will die but not knowing when or how you will die is clearly a torture worse than death.
Xie Shi was tortured to the point of almost going crazy.
However, he did not have the courage to find Gu Jiu, let alone the courage to commit suicide.
He waited and waited, a month passed, three months passed, half a year passed, and in the blink of an eye a year had passed.
Could it be that the Gu family is willing to let him go?
Before he could be happy, his superiors sent him on a mission.
At that moment, he knew that there was no luck in anything.
The Gu family took action.
To be precise, it was Gu Jiu who took action.
Going on a mission means death, and not going on a mission also means death.
There might be a glimmer of hope if you go on a mission.
With this idea in mind, on New Year's Day, Xie Shi and a group of comrades left the military camp and headed northwest.
Afterwards, they were ambushed by bandits.
He was shot in the left leg and his right leg was broken.
He was separated from his comrades and hid alone in a cave.
He looked at the dark mountain top and felt both cold and hot all over.
He knew he had a high fever without even touching it.
His eyes were blank and his thoughts were slow.
Everything started with the entanglement with Gu Yue.
Gu Yue is dead.
He won't survive either.
What should he say when he gets downstairs and sees Gu Yue?
After thinking about it, the only people I feel sorry for are my wife and children.
His family had no idea what had happened. Perhaps they just assumed he had died outside while on a mission.
I don’t know whether the letter was delivered to my aunt.
When the aunt learns the truth about Gu Yue’s death, she will definitely not let Gu Jiu go.
Unfortunately, he couldn't see that scene.
Time passes.
After an unknown amount of time, someone walked into the cave.
"He's dead, his body is stiff."
"This is dying with eyes wide open!"
"Finally he's dead. I can report to the higher-ups."
"Take the body back and let the Xie family handle the funeral."
"The body is too heavy, come and lift it."
Three days later, the Xie family learned that Xie Shi had died while on a mission, and his body was in a terrible state.
For a time, the Xie family was in dire straits.
The second branch of the Xie family took the opportunity to jump out and attempted to become the head of the family and seize the property of the first branch.
The two sides were in a fierce dispute.
However, Xie did not attend Xie Shi's funeral, but only asked Gu Gong to send a condolence gift.
The Xie family accused Xie of being ungrateful.
He didn't even come to see his nephew when he died.
Xie cried in front of Gu Cheng, "Don't I want to go? I can't go! Gu Jiu threatened me that if I dare to make trouble, she will kill the entire Xie family. Xie Shi is already dead, I can't kill other members of the Xie family. Woo woo..."
"Mother, do you think Xie Shi shouldn't die?" Gu Yan questioned Xie.
Xie was at a loss.
Gu Cheng said dissatisfiedly: "Didn't Xie Shi deserve to die for what he did? Second sister has shown mercy and given him a decent death.
Mother is still not satisfied. Do you have to let Xie Shi go before you are happy? Or do you have to expose everything, let the world laugh at our Gu family, and make everyone in the Gu family lose their heads, then you will be satisfied?
The Xie family is a disaster, and that's true. From now on, no matter whether the Xie family is rich or poor, I will never set foot in their house. My children are also not allowed to have any contact with the Xie family.
Mrs. Xie suddenly exploded, pointing at herself, "I'm also a member of the Xie family. In your eyes, am I also a disaster? I gave birth to you and raised you, but you treat me as a disaster? You are unfilial."
"I said, if you want to sue me for being unfilial, go ahead, I won't stop you."
Mrs. Xie burst into tears. She could not bear her son's alienation from her.
"Gu Yue is your biological sister!"
"But she deserved to die. Mother, don't you know which is more important, the lives of the whole family or her own? Would she be satisfied if the whole family were buried with her, sharing in her shame?"
Xie cried bitterly, "You shouldn't have kept it from me. At least let me see her off."
Gu Cheng said calmly, "I didn't dare tell my mother because I was afraid she would be soft-hearted and let her go secretly."
Xie burst into tears, "Go tell Gu Jiu that I won't make a fuss anymore. Tell her to let the Xie family go. The rest of the Xie family is innocent."
Gu Cheng nodded, "Don't worry, mother. Second sister won't do anything reckless."
Xie chuckled, and in a short time she seemed to have aged ten years. There were already white hairs on her temples.
She walked unsteadily in the wind, no longer having the vigor and vitality she once had as the mistress of the house and the beloved husband.
Her life, like the white hair at her temples, is already in its twilight years.
Gu Yan felt a little distressed, but he hardened his heart.
You reap what you sow, and you can't blame others.
On the other hand, Master Gu has been in a trance since he sobered up and has locked himself in his room for several days.
As for Aunt Tan, after being beaten with a stick, she was sent back to the Tan family on the same day.
Before the night had passed, he suffered an acute illness and died.
Gu Yan covered his face with his hands. This year had been thrilling enough.
He envied Gu Ting a little, who had been in the Northwest Army for many years and did not have to worry about family matters. He only had to focus on earning military merit.
He returned to his room and said to Mrs. Hu, "If I pass the imperial examination this year, I will take you and the children with me and leave the capital to live a quiet life in a few years."
Mrs. Hu was overjoyed. "Really? What about the family then?"
"Don't worry about the family. There are others after we leave. Thank you for your hard work over the years."
Mrs. Hu smiled sweetly, "As long as my husband can successfully pass the imperial examination, everything will be worth it."
Gu Cheng nodded and said, "I'm going to the study to read. Remember to tell me if there is anything."
"My husband, go ahead. I'll be watching over the house."
After sending Gu Cheng away, Mrs. Hu called the steward and instructed him, "For the next few days, until the end of the imperial examination, you are not allowed to disturb the young master with matters concerning the master and the mistress. All matters concerning the master and the mistress must be reported to me, and I will handle them."
"As you command. But is it just the Tan family's?"
Mrs. Hu snorted coldly, "If the Tan family dares to make trouble, report it to the police directly. I don't believe that we can't catch the Tan family."
And the second aunt will not let the Tan family go.
Anyone who dares to provoke the master or even complain about His Majesty will be beaten to death.
…
After leaving Liu Zhao alone for a few days, Gu Jiu finally agreed to take Yu Ge'er to the Zongzheng Temple to visit him.
When he saw his father, Yu Ge'er greeted him respectfully.
Liu Zhao deliberately kept a straight face. "Have you done your homework? Have you practiced on time? Have you been lazy?"
Yu Ge'er's face turned pale, and he said breathlessly: "My son dare not be lazy."
Liu Zhao narrowed his eyes. "Why are you feeling guilty if you haven't been lazy? I think you're itching for a beating again."
Yu Ge'er suddenly stretched out his hands and covered his little butt. He looked so pitiful and cute that it made people laugh.
"Why are you trying to scare him? It's Chinese New Year, so taking two days off isn't too much. I agree to this."
Gu Jiu glared at Liu Zhao, clearly warning him: Don't be mean to my son.
Liu Zhao bared his teeth: A loving mother often spoils her child.
Gu Jiu: "..."
hehe!
I don’t know who drank two taels of horse urine, but he was framed.
Liu Zhao felt deeply ashamed.
He waved his hand and told Yu Ge'er to go out and wait.
How could he let his son see his shameful appearance? It would be too damaging to his dignity.
Nanny Fang quickly took Yu Ge'er downstairs.
At least I avoided the beating.
Being the grandson of the emperor is not an easy thing these days.
Just move and you can have a meal of stir-fried bamboo shoots and meat.
Even wealthy families in the common people would not beat their sons like this.
Gu Jiu put the food box on the table and said, "I brought you some of your favorite dishes, but no wine."
Drinking will cause trouble, and you still want to drink? You’re dreaming.
Let’s rescue them for three to five months first.
Liu Zhao secretly despised it, "Just food without wine is a bit lacking in elegance."
Gu Jiu chuckled, "What are you planning to do after drinking? Are you going to pick up a three-foot-long sword and kill someone again?"
"That was an accident."
Gu Jiu sneered and said with a straight face: "If it doesn't happen to you, it's all an accident. If it happens to you, it's 100% certain."
"You are so angry today." Liu Zhao complained weakly.
Gu Jiu placed the wine glass heavily on the table, making a noise. "I sent someone to get close to me and killed someone in the palace, and you're not allowed to get angry?"
"Okay, okay, if you want to get angry, go ahead. I won't say a word."
Liu Zhao decisively admitted defeat.
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