Dragon Boat Festival Palace Banquet.
All the ladies in the capital gathered at the Prince of Qin's mansion.
The weather was hot, and the stream in the palace was gurgling, and the breeze was blowing gently, blowing away the heat all over my body.
This palace banquet only entertained female guests, which was a bit unique.
The chef in the palace used all his skills to show off in front of the Empress, making the ladies praise the chef's cooking skills and the delicious taste.
Whether it is an appetizer, a main meal, or fruit after the meal, it makes people want to eat as much as they want.
We are all ladies of the imperial court and noble ladies, so we must be reserved.
When Gu Jiu announced that he would raise funds to build the Imperial College, the ladies responded one after another and donated generously.
The Queen's repeated success and the huge profits over the years made the ladies of the court firmly believe that a second Xinmin County would soon appear in the capital.
Investing money in the Queen now will not only leave a good impression, but also allow you to enjoy dividends.
Such an opportunity must not be missed.
Gu Jiu couldn't help but say a few more words, saying that all investments involve risks.
But no one listened.
How could a project that the Queen has her eyes on lose money?
joke!
Even though things were so difficult back then, we were able to survive in the cracks.
Now that you are the Empress, the world's business is open to you, and you can choose whatever you want. Losing money must be a joke.
"Why bother nagging them? Even if you tell them the risks, they won't listen."
Princess Huyang pulled Gu Jiu aside to chat.
Gu Jiu asked with a smile, "Auntie, have you ever read our cooperation terms in detail over the years? It has always been stated that the market is risky and that investment should be made with caution. If you lose money, you won't even be able to redeem your principal."
Princess Huyang covered her mouth and giggled, "Other people may lose money in business, I believe that. But you must not lose money in business."
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "What I want to build is the Imperial College, not a business."
"Even if it's just building the Imperial College, with your efforts, it can be turned into a business."
Gu Jiu rubbed her eyebrows. Never mind. She wouldn't spoil the mood by talking about the risks.
"What has my aunt been busy with lately?"
"I'm bored. I heard your boss is back, but why don't I see him?"
"Go to the palace to pay respects to his father. I don't understand military matters, so a conversation between them as father and son would be more appropriate and would also strengthen the relationship between them."
Princess Huyang said with a smile, "Ninety-eight out of ten of the ladies who came to visit today were here for your eldest son. But your eldest son didn't show up."
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, saying, "Brother Heng and Brother Yan didn't show up either, only Niuniu showed up."
"Niuniu has grown into a big girl! She has become more refined and neat."
"She is still young!" Gu Jiu emphasized.
Princess Huyang laughed heartily. "Don't worry, I won't be a matchmaker. It's a thankless job. And since she's your daughter, she'll be blamed no matter how well she does. Either you or the man's family will blame her."
Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled, this was true.
It cannot be said that the lives of the princes-in-law are all miserable, but compared with the traditional concept of strong men and weak women, the identity of the prince-in-law obviously has to bear more.
A prince consort needs to have a strong heart, not care about the opinions of the world, and not be overly greedy.
It seems that the requirements for the son-in-law are not low at all.
Gu Jiu shook his head. Niuniu was still young, so why did she think of the candidate for the prince consort? She must have been influenced by Hu Yang.
"Are you anxious? Do you want to start looking for a husband for Niu Niu?" Hu Yang teased.
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "Aunt is wrong. My daughter will naturally stay for a few more years."
"Niuniu is a princess, so she won't have trouble finding a husband. Choose a good partner for her. Don't end up like me, marrying someone who is a disaster."
When talking about Prince Consort Chen, many years have passed and Huyang still grits his teeth.
She hated Prince Consort Chen so much that even whipping his corpse could not vent her hatred.
The only thing that comforted her was that the Chen family had no descendants!
It feels so good.
Even if all this came at the cost of Chen Lu's life, she was already happy.
Gu Jiu asked teasingly, "Are you still with your little monk?"
Hu Yang missed Master Wuwang so much that she fell ill, so she simply found a young scholar, shaved her head, became a monk, and became her lover.
It has been many years, and I don’t know if the substitute monk is still there.
Hu Yang casually said, "I've been supporting him. He's a useless piece of shit, incapable of doing anything except serving me. But I won't treat him unfairly. Since he's served me for so many years, I'll definitely give him a generous severance package when I let him go, so he can live a worry-free life for the rest of his life."
"You are quite sentimental."
Princess Huyang smiled at Gu Jiuyi, "People often say that I am a person with rich emotions."
Gu Jiu smiled implicitly, "You are indeed very emotional."
"It's a pity that I don't have a heart." Princess Huyang added.
Gu Jiu was silent.
They both looked at the singing on the stage.
Gu Jiu said, "I'm tired! I'm going to the side room to rest for a while. Aunt, please do as you please."
"You go ahead, I'll listen to the show."
Gu Jiu stood up, left the theater, and returned to the study.
The servant reports in and takes leave on behalf of the wife of the Crown Prince of the Marquisate.
"The opera just started, why is Sister Mei in such a hurry to leave?"
Gu Jiu asked someone to invite Gu Mei into the study for questioning.
Gu Mei looked a little anxious. "Someone from the palace reported that something happened. My old lady couldn't stand the shock and fainted. The imperial physician she called said her condition is not good."
"Since your old lady is unconscious, I shouldn't keep Sister Mei any longer. I will order someone to send Sister Mei back to Daihou Mansion."
"No, I have my own carriage."
"Sister Mei is so flustered, I'm afraid the servants around her aren't much better either. Panicking is the easiest way to get into trouble. Okay, Sister Mei, you don't have to work for me. I'll have the palace maids take you back and find out more about the situation. If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask me. Also, Sister Mei, drink this cup of calming tea first."
Just at this moment, the maid Aqing brought in a cup of tea, which was the calming tea.
The dosage of the medicine is very small and it has the effect of nourishing the mind and calming the spirit.
Gu Mei drank the calming tea and left the Prince of Qin's Mansion under the escort of the palace servants.
Gu Jiu sent another person to "find out what happened in Daihou Mansion."
With the exception of the prairie, everything has been peaceful lately. What could have happened that caused the old lady of the Daihou Mansion to pass out? The imperial physicians say her condition isn't good.
By evening, the ladies said goodbye and left.
Today's Dragon Boat Festival Palace Banquet is worth remembering for a lifetime.
Compared to previous palace banquets, today's was a little more casual and relaxed, and the food was delicious.
After the guests left, the palace maids were responsible for cleaning up.
The person who inquired for the news came back and told Gu Jiu a piece of news.
"Han Wulang is dead? Are you sure?"
Gu Jiu was very surprised.
Han Wulang of Dai Hou Mansion, the playboy who was entangled with Princess Huyang, died unexpectedly.
No wonder the old lady of Dai Hou Mansion fell into a coma.
She loved Han Wulang the most, but Han Wulang died before her. How could she not be sad?
Xu Yousi bowed and said, "This is absolutely true. The Daihou Mansion has already hung up white lanterns."
Gu Jiu was curious, "How did he die? If I remember correctly, Han Wulang should be in the military camp."
Xu Yousi bowed and nodded, "Your Majesty, I'm not mistaken. Han Wulang is indeed in the military camp. To earn military merit, after the war was decided last year, he was transferred to the northwest border and was part of the team pursuing the Beirong Royal Court."
"Did he die in battle? I haven't heard of any major fighting on the grasslands recently. Given his status, he must have stayed with the main force to ensure his safety. Did he get ambushed?"
Xu Yousi hesitated for a moment.
Gu Jiu scolded, "Is there anything you can't say? It's unbecoming of you to be so hesitant in front of me."
"I know I'm guilty. But this news hasn't been confirmed yet. It's just a private rumor. I don't know whether I should tell you."
"What's the rumor? Tell me!"
"It is said that the arrow that killed Han Wulang came from behind!"
"behind?"
"Exactly! But the court hasn't received any official documents regarding this, so we're not sure if this news is true."
Gu Jiu was surprised. "You mean Han Wulang was killed by his own people?"
Xu Yousi didn't dare to draw a conclusion, "It could also be an accidental injury!"
Gu Jiu said, "Regardless of whether it's just a rumor or not, send someone to the Ministry of War to find out the truth. If the Ministry of War can't get the truth, write a letter to the northwest to inquire. Shooting someone in the back and killing one's own people is no small matter."
"I obey your command!"
Liu Zhao returned to the palace and saw Gu Jiu sitting under the lamp in deep thought.
He walked forward and hugged her, "What are you thinking about so intently? Didn't you even notice I'm back?"
Gu Jiu held his hand and said, "Have you heard the rumor that Han Wulang of Daihou Mansion was shot and killed by a hidden arrow?"
"I was just about to tell you about this. I remember one of your sisters married into the Daihou Mansion."
"You're talking about Sister Mei."
"Yes, yes, yes. Look at my memory. I always can't remember your sisters' names."
Gu Jiu rolled his eyes at him and pretended to be stupid.
She asked, "There's a sneak attack in the army, and it's targeting the children of nobles. What are you going to do?"
"First, investigate privately to find out whether it is a personal vendetta or someone is dissatisfied with the imperial court and is killing innocent people."
"Can you find out?"
"This kind of thing can definitely be investigated. The military, especially the field army, doesn't allow anyone to act alone. They must act in small groups. If someone makes a surprise attack, there are likely witnesses. Three blows will definitely make them tell the truth."
Gu Jiu leaned in his arms and said, "After you find out, remember to tell me. I think Sister Mei needs to know the truth."
As the wife of the prince of Daihou Mansion, Gu Mei really needs the truth.
The old lady of Dai Hou Mansion is in a coma.
Lady Dai Hou's eyes were red and swollen from crying, and her heart was as dead as a tree. She lay in bed, unable to take care of anything.
Han Wulang's wife was talking nonsense and was quite upset.
Her father-in-law and husband are both on the front line, and it is unknown when they will be able to return. The burden of the whole family falls on Gu Mei's shoulders.
After one afternoon and one night, Gu Mei was so tired that her eyes were bloodshot and her face was pale.
At dawn, the old lady of Daihou Mansion woke up and grabbed Gu Mei's hand, "Wu Lang, my Wu Lang. He died with his eyes open! Avenge him, seek justice for him..."
As soon as she finished speaking, the old lady of Dai Hou Mansion breathed her last.
She died with her eyes open!
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