In recent days, everyone in the inner courtyard of the Governor's Mansion has been as quiet as a chicken.
Because Xie was pregnant, no one dared to offend her or cause trouble at this time.
Even the most noisy Gu Yue calmed down after being punished to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors.
However, Gu Jiu finally recovered from his cold after a few days of rest, and felt refreshed.
It was mid-afternoon and the weather was hot.
Gu Jiu drank a glass of watermelon juice, and Qingmei stopped him from drinking any more.
"The girl is weak and can't drink too much."
Gu Jiu wrinkled his nose. "Okay, I won't drink any more. Bring me the book on the leftmost side of the third row of the bookcase."
Qingmei took the book and put it in Gu Jiu's hand.
Gu Jiu leaned on the soft couch by the window, fanning himself with a round fan and reading a book.
Jiang Yan stood at the door with her homework.
Qingmei made a "hush" sound and told Jiang Yan not to disturb Gu Jiu.
"Is Jiang Yan here? Let her in."
Qingmei then let Jiang Yan into the study.
Gu Jiu put down the book in his hand and fanned himself slowly with the round fan in his hand. "Swallow is here. Have you finished your homework?"
Jiang Yan nodded and bowed to hand over her homework, "This is my homework, please check it, young lady."
Gu Jiu picked up Jiang Yan's homework and flipped through it page by page.
Jiang Yan's handwriting looks like a child's handwriting.
But the advantage is that the handwriting is neat, and you can tell that it took a lot of effort.
It is remarkable to have made such progress in such a short period of time.
After all, writing good handwriting is not something that can be done overnight.
Gu Jiu nodded, put his homework on the table, and then winked at Qingmei.
Qingmei understood the situation and left the room quietly.
Only Gu Jiu and Jiang Yan were left in the study.
Jiang Yan was a little uneasy, "Miss, did I do something wrong?"
Gu Jiu took a sip of tea, pondered for a moment, and asked, "Jiang Yan, have your ambitions changed?"
Jiang Yan was a little confused.
Gu Jiu smiled softly and said, "You just need to answer yes or no."
Jiang Yan took a deep breath and nodded heavily, "My ambition has never changed."
Gu Jiu nodded, "That's great. Now there is an opportunity right in front of you."
Jiang Yan tensed up, looking at Gu Jiu, her palms sweating. What kind of opportunity was this girl talking about?
Gu Jiu didn't keep anyone in suspense and got straight to the point: "Next month, a group of beauties will depart from the northwest and be sent to the capital. Their final destination should be the imperial palace. Are you willing to go?"
"The imperial palace?"
Jiang Yan's heart beat faster, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, her mouth was dry, and she licked her lips involuntarily. She felt like she could hardly speak.
Gu Jiu nodded, "Yes, the Imperial Palace. According to what I have learned, the final destination of these beauties is the Imperial Palace.
As for whether there will be any accidents along the way, no one can say for sure. If there is an accident, you people will naturally not be able to enter the palace.
This is an opportunity, and it comes with its own risks. It's up to you to decide whether or not to take this chance."
Jiang Yan was tangled, struggling, and hesitant. "Miss, if something unexpected happens on the way, what will happen to this servant? Can I still return to serve you?"
Gu Jiu slowly shook his head and said without emotion: "If an accident really happens, I don't know what your fate will be.
From the day you left the Governor's Mansion, you are no longer mine. Therefore, you can no longer return to serve me. This matter must be decided by you.
Jiang Yan looked at Gu Jiu, "Miss, do you think I should go?"
Gu Jiu had a blank expression on his face. "You have to ask yourself this question. Ask your own heart, do you want to go?"
Jiang Yan's mouth was dry, her heart was beating in an overloaded state, and her whole body was stiff.
She asked in a low voice: "Can I really enter the palace?"
Gu Jiu said, "If everything goes well, she will naturally be able to enter the palace. As far as I know, these beauties were specially sent to the capital as a tribute to His Majesty."
Jiang Yan's face flushed, her heartbeat so fast that she felt short of breath. She felt that the room was too hot, so hot that she couldn't breathe.
She clenched her hands and felt the back of her clothes was soaked with sweat.
After thinking for a long time, she finally said with certainty: "Miss, I want to go."
Gu Jiu raised his eyes and stared at Jiang Yan, "Have you thought it through?"
Jiang Yan nodded heavily, "I have thought it through. I want to give it a try."
Gu Jiu nodded. "It's good that you've thought it through. You have to remember that once you embark on this path, there's no turning back. No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, you can only rely on yourself."
Jiang Yan's expression grew heavy with these words, and she said with difficulty, "Thank you for your reminder, young lady. I have made preparations, and I have no regrets."
Gu Jiu stared at her and said expressionlessly, "In that case, go back and make good preparations. I'll send you out of the house in a few days. If there's anything you need to send home, tell Qingmei. She'll help you get it done."
"Thank you, young lady."
Jiang Yan suddenly knelt down, facing Gu Jiu, and kowtowed three times.
Gu Jiu frowned slightly.
Jiang Yan said excitedly, "Thank you for taking care of me these days. I will never forget your kindness. If I have a promising future, I will definitely repay you."
"Why are you saying all this? Get up. You already know the common characters. When you have time, read more books and practice writing. Reading and learning to write will help you no matter where you go. I hope that one day you will achieve your dreams, and don't forget your original intention."
Jiang Yan choked up and said, "I will remember your teachings."
Gu Jiu reminded him again, "Don't tell anyone about this. Think of another excuse to cover up your fellow villager Guo Taohua, and don't let any traces show."
"I understand."
Jiang Yan wiped her tears, stood up, and left the study in silence.
Qingmei came in from outside and asked, "Miss, are you really going to send Yan Zi to the palace?"
Gu Jiu laughed at himself, "I don't have the ability to send her to the palace. This trip to the capital depends entirely on her own luck. If everything goes well and she really enters the palace, everything will just be the beginning. The palace is not a place where ordinary people can survive."
Qingmei was a little melancholy. "Yanzi was very good. I thought we could continue to be sisters and serve the girl together. I didn't expect that she would be gone in the blink of an eye."
Gu Jiu laughed, "You two haven't been together for long, yet you're reluctant to let her go. I remember you all used to say she was a foxy woman and looked down on her."
Qingmei hesitated for a moment before saying, "This is a different time. Before, when I didn't know Yan Zi well, I thought she was a social climber.
Of course, she sold herself to be a maid in order to climb up the social ladder, but she was different from other people who climbed up the social ladder.
I can’t explain it either, but after getting to know her, I no longer find her annoying.”
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Although she is trying to climb the social ladder, she is very honest, sincere, and hardworking.
Moreover, she didn't try to curry favor with the powerful or flatter the weak. Instead, she was more law-abiding than most people."
Qingmei nodded frequently, "Just as the young lady said, that's it. So I don't hate her. It's a pity to think that she's leaving."
Gu Jiu said softly: "There's nothing to regret. This is the path she chose herself."
Qingzhu came in from outside, "Miss, the master sent someone to ask you to go to the study in the outer courtyard immediately."
"Master sent someone to ask me to go to the study in the outer courtyard?"
"Exactly."
Gu Jiu and Qingmei exchanged glances. Could it be that the news of Pei Yun being drugged had reached Lord Gu's ears?
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