Not only Princess Huyang but also Empress Pei were concerned about Liu Zhao.
Seeing that Emperor Wende was reluctant to release Liu Zhao, Empress Pei became worried.
A banquet was specially prepared, and someone was sent to invite Emperor Wende to the Weiyang Palace for dinner.
Taking advantage of the good atmosphere, Empress Pei mentioned Liu Zhao in a roundabout way.
"At noon today, the two children came to my place for lunch. Zheng'er has become more and more stable, acting like the eldest brother. On the contrary, Yu'er has become more and more silent, and he won't say anything when asked. Later, Zheng'er secretly told me that Yu'er missed his father."
Empress Pei carefully observed Emperor Wende's expression. "Your Majesty, the eldest brother has been imprisoned in the Zongzheng Temple for such a long time, and he must have reflected on his actions. Should we ask him to submit a letter of apology to see what his current situation is?"
Emperor Wende held his wine glass and said cheerfully, "Is the Queen worried about the boss?"
Empress Pei said hurriedly, "He is my son. How can I not worry about him? This child is already grown up, but he is still so impulsive. He even dared to use weapons in the palace. He deserves to be locked up for half a year or a year.
I just feel sorry for the two kids. Yu Ge'er is a bit better, as he still has the impression of his father. Heng Ge'er is the pitiful one, as he doesn't even know there is such a person as his father. When the eldest brother comes out, I'm afraid Heng Ge'er won't even recognize him.
Emperor Wende looked at Empress Pei and asked with a smile, "Did the eldest daughter-in-law come to you to complain?"
Queen Pei secretly complained that she was anxious because Gu Jiu never came to her to complain.
How can Gu Jiu be someone's wife? Liu Zhao has been in prison for more than half a year, but she is not in a hurry at all.
She had long said that Gu Jiu was not a good woman and was not virtuous, and it turned out to be true.
Empress Pei sighed softly in front of Emperor Wende, "Your Majesty knows that the eldest son's wife is strong-willed and used to shouldering everything on her own. No matter how bitter or anxious she is, she refuses to show the slightest sign of weakness. Alas, I can see that she is having a hard time. After all, the eldest son is not around, and she has to worry about everything alone."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wende laughed heartily. "The Empress is underestimating the eldest son's wife. Don't you know that in her and the eldest son's family, she has the final say in everything? It makes no difference whether the eldest son is here or not."
As for business matters, she can handle them alone. If the old man is here, it will only make things worse. As a woman, she is naturally not qualified to interfere in the affairs of the court. However, there are enough people in the court, so it doesn’t matter if the boss is missing for the time being.
Empress Pei understood the implication of Emperor Wende's words and immediately panicked.
"Your Majesty is angry, and beating and scolding him, and punishing him severely are all right. But keeping him locked up like this makes me feel uneasy, and the two children are pitiful too."
Emperor Wende laughed and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp. "Don't worry, Queen. I won't keep him locked up forever. Once he's truly repented, I'll release him. And it seems the eldest and his wife aren't worried, so Queen, don't worry about it. Just believe everything you hear."
Empress Pei's face turned from blue to white, and then from white to purple, as if she had run a dyeing factory.
"Hasn't the boss reflected deeply on this yet?"
Emperor Wende picked up the dish, took a bite, and found the taste was what he liked.
He said to Empress Pei: "Reflection is not important. What is important is that I want to keep him locked up, so I am keeping him locked up. When I am happy, I will release him."
Empress Pei was bewildered. What a willful Emperor!
Emperor Wende wiped his mouth and said, "As for Liu Zhao's affairs, you should worry less. Take good care of the fourth brother and make him more stable."
Huh?
Did something happen to the fourth brother?
After Emperor Wende finished his meal, he left the Weiyang Palace and did not stay overnight.
Queen Pei didn't mind either.
The two of them have long been an old couple and have long ceased to have a normal married life.
She took care of his harem and he gave her enough respect.
This is how the couple has been living for so many years.
Emperor Wende never spent the night in the Weiyang Palace, but he always showed it respect.
What can Empress Pei do when she learns that Liu Zhao cannot come out for the time being?
She could only threaten the fourth prince Liu Yi.
Liu Yi was completely confused!
It’s none of his business if Liu Zhao can’t get out.
He was wronged, okay?
Mother, you knocked on the wrong person!
It wasn't his son who killed him.
Empress Pei didn't care. She just wanted to teach the Fourth Prince Liu Yi a lesson.
Especially when she saw other princes being proud and their mothers being proud as well, she would want to reprimand Liu Yi even more.
"Do your job well and don't let anyone catch you. Be more cautious, otherwise you'll end up like your elder brother, imprisoned in the Zongzheng Temple with no idea when you'll be released."
The corner of the Fourth Prince Liu Yi's mouth twitched. "Since the Emperor has said so, I'll release Big Brother when he feels like it. Apparently, Big Brother's murder in the palace wasn't as serious as initially thought. I believe Big Brother will be released soon."
Empress Pei glared at him, "Killing someone with a sword in the palace, isn't that serious? Do you want to learn from your elder brother?"
"Your Majesty, I am wronged! I dare not wield a sword and kill anyone in the palace."
He is not that stupid Liu Zhao.
Empress Pei snorted, "It's best not to have such thoughts. Please step back."
…
During the hottest days, a large amount of ice is used in the upper room every day.
The one who suffered the most was Yu Ge'er.
Even in such hot weather, he still insisted on going to the palace to study every day.
Every time he came home, he was covered in sweat. Heng Ge'er was disgusted by his stench and refused to let him hold him. This was very frustrating to Yu Ge'er.
So much so that without anyone reminding him, Yu Ge'er knew that every day when he returned home he should wash up first, change into light home clothes, and only hug Heng Ge'er after he felt cool.
He was small, and was holding Heng Ge'er, who was even smaller but very heavy. He was panting so much that Gu Jiu was afraid that he would drop Heng Ge'er.
Brother Heng was still giggling like a little fool.
Seeing Heng'er happy, Yu'er also grinned.
"My brother smiled, my brother smiled."
Very fulfilling.
Gu Jiu said, "Put your brother on the ground and let him crawl on the mat and play."
Yu Ge'er obediently put Heng Ge'er on the mat to crawl.
Brother Heng climbed very fast.
Finally, he crawled directly to Gu Jiu's footsteps, supported Gu Jiu's legs, stood up, and looked very proud.
"Little scoundrel!"
Gu Jiu pinched Heng'er's cheek, it was so tender.
"I want to pinch it too, I want to pinch it too."
Yu Ge'er also came over and pinched Heng Ge'er's cheeks, imitating Gu Jiu.
Heng Ge'er was unhappy and opened his mouth wide to cry.
Seeing this, Yu Ge'er quickly let go, looking guilty as he stole a glance at Gu Jiu.
He was relieved to see that his mother didn't notice.
Gu Jiu suppressed his laughter and asked, "Brother Yu, have you finished your homework? Have you practiced your calligraphy?"
"not yet."
Yu Ge'er looked hopeless and said, "Then my son will go do his homework."
"Go ahead. Come play with your brother after you finish writing."
Yu Ge'er nodded and said goodbye to Heng Ge'er reluctantly.
Be good, little brother!
Brother Heng: Blow some bubbles for fun and have a mouth full of saliva.
"Madam, the young master's letter has arrived."
Xu Yousi came to the study with Gu Ting's letter.
When Gu Jiu heard that it was a letter from Gu Ting, he excitedly said, "Give it to me quickly."
Since starting the express delivery business, Gu Ting seems to be writing letters more frequently.
In the past, I would only receive a letter once every year or two, but now I receive one every three or four months.
Gu Jiu took the letter, tore open the seal and took out the letter paper.
Well, the paper is a bit thicker this time. At a glance, it looks like there are five or six pages.
Could it be that we have encountered some difficulties again?
Gu Ting had indeed encountered the biggest problem in his life.
He wants money as a betrothal gift!
He is getting married!
Hahaha!
Gu Ting's excitement was fully revealed between the lines.
He had already passed the inspection of his brother-in-law and his future father-in-law. He only needed to go through the three matchmakers and six betrothal gifts before he could marry Pei Man home.
puff!
What is this operation?
Gu Ting and Pei Man?
Pei Man is in the northwest?
Did Pei Man follow her sister Pei Yun's example and secretly run away to the northwest?
Wow!
The person Gu Ting married turned out to be Pei Man.
Gu Jiu finally reacted.
The Gu family was going to become relatives with the Marquis of Lu, and Gu Ting was going to marry the Marquis of Lu's daughter.
Oh my god, this is a big deal!
This is a big deal no matter how you look at it.
Gu Ting is the eldest son of the Gu family, and the eldest son's marriage is naturally the top priority.
The Duke of Lu was an important official of the country. His daughter's marriage attracted attention both inside and outside the court.
This letter from Gu Ting actually has only one main meaning.
Ask Gu Jiu to help her get the Gu family. Ask a matchmaker to go to the Pei family to propose marriage.
Before the Spring Festival, he would try to return to the capital to marry Pei Man. The prerequisite was to finalize the marriage first.
Gu Ting also attached a list of betrothal gifts in the letter.
When Gu Jiu saw this, he laughed out loud.
"Silly brother, if you want to get married, I will naturally take care of it for you."
A mere ten thousand taels of silver is not enough. At least twenty-five thousand taels of silver is needed.
The bride's dowry was doubled, and the Pei family prepared a dowry of 40,000 to 50,000 taels, which was in line with the Pei family's status.
The dowry must be sufficient, and the betrothal gift cannot be less either.
If the betrothal gift is too little, be careful that the woman may have objections.
Gu Jiu immediately ordered, "Open the warehouse and select various gemstones. I will also design a few more head ornaments and ask the jewelry shop's craftsmen to make them quickly."
As for the betrothal gift for Gu Ting, I wouldn’t say anything else, but the jewelry must be unique.
If it weren't for the rules, Gu Jiu would have wanted to give away houses and land.
Generous!
Do you want a room?
We have as much as you want.
She then instructed the servants, "Send someone back home to tell them I'm going back tomorrow to discuss something important."
At the same time, the Lu Hou Mansion was also discussing this marriage.
Mrs. Lu Hou was a little depressed.
"You silly girl, after all your trouble, you ended up choosing a marriage like this. The Marquis is truly a fool, actually agreeing to it. He even wrote back specifically, asking me to take care of the engagement arrangements."
Lady Lu Hou was gasping for breath, extremely angry.
The maidservant whispered, "Madam, calm down! Although the Gu family isn't prominent, this young General Gu's sister is Madam Zhao! With a sister like that, young General Gu's future is bright. Furthermore, the eldest son's letter also said that after his personal inspection, young General Gu's character is absolutely impeccable, making him a perfect match for the third young lady."
Madam Lu snorted coldly, "How can a man look at another man the same way a woman looks at another man? Besides, the thought of becoming a relative of Madam Gu and Madam Xie makes me feel sick."
Lady Lu had met Xie more than once, and she despised her behavior. As the saying goes, if you don't agree, there's no need to talk too much. She really didn't want to talk to Xie.
I feel uncomfortable when I think about becoming relatives with the Xie family.
"My Lord, you are so ridiculous! You didn't even bother to ask for my opinion before you arranged this marriage. Absurd!"
Lady Lu rubbed her eyebrows and felt a headache.
"Look again in the letter. Does it mention when the Third Miss will return to the capital? Damn girl, you're not learning anything good but all sorts of nonsense. When I heard she went to the northwest, I knew something was going to happen. Sure enough, she went to the northwest and met some guy called Gu Ting, and she insisted on marrying him. Damn girl, when she comes back, I'm going to skin her alive."
The maid read the letter carefully again and finally found a sentence mentioning Pei Man's return to Beijing.
"Madam, the Marquis said that the weather is hot now and the journey will be arduous. In the autumn, the Marquis will send someone to escort the third young lady back to the capital. Perhaps the eldest young master will also come back."
"show me."
When Lady Lu heard that her eldest son was coming back, she was immediately excited.
I was so focused on Pei Man's marriage before that I didn't read the letter carefully.
This time I finally calmed down and read the letter carefully.
Lady Lu Hou's anger turned into joy. "The eldest son is finally coming back. The last time he came back was when he dealt with Prince Zhao. The eldest young mistress is a very capable person. When the eldest son came back, she gave him a legitimate son. Tell the eldest young mistress this news and let her be happy too. She is a young woman, staying in the capital alone with a child. It must be very hard for her."
The maid laughed, "Now that the eldest young master is back, maybe the eldest young mistress will have another son."
Mrs. Lu Hou said happily, "I hope she has this blessing."
After being happy, Lady Lu Hou became worried again when she thought about Pei Man’s marriage.
The maid advised, "Don't worry, Madam. It seems to me that Madam Zhao might be the one to arrange General Gu's marriage. That way, Madam, you can avoid dealing with Madam Gu and Mrs. Xie."
Madam Lu Hou sighed, "Let's see what the Gu family's attitude is first. There's absolutely no reason for our Pei family to rush to the Gu family for this marriage."
"That's what the lady said."
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