Within one day, Liu Feng's situation was on Gu Jiu's desk.
And Liu Feng's whereabouts.
This is a child without love from his father and care from his mother. He is growing up wildly and is about to become a crooked tree.
"You are so young and don't learn well!"
This is Gu Jiu’s evaluation of Liu Feng.
She took a carriage into the capital and asked for a private room on the second floor of a teahouse, looking down at the other side of the street.
Soon, Liu Feng appeared in Gu Jiu's sight with his servant.
The eunuch Xu Yousi served Gu Jiu.
He pointed across the street and said, "Madam, that young man is Liu Feng."
Gu Jiu looked at it carefully and narrowed his eyes slightly.
Gu Cheng was not dazzled. Liu Feng did look like a member of the Xie family, and his eyebrows and eyes were like Gu Yue.
As a prince of a royal palace, he looked nothing like the King of Chu, nor did he have any characteristics of the Liu family.
It's still small, not obvious yet.
After a few years, when appearance, height and temperament are established, you will find the difference very obvious.
Hu's concerns are justified.
The King of Chu did not value Liu Feng and ignored him. He might not even have looked at Liu Feng straight in the eye. In addition, Liu Feng looked somewhat similar to Gu Yue, so he did not notice that Liu Feng's appearance had nothing in common with the Liu family. Instead, he looked like the Xie family.
However, one day, the King of Chu will notice the difference in Liu Feng.
By then, it will be too late.
Sending Liu Feng out of the capital and keeping him away from the King of Chu is also a solution.
…
Princess Fuya has been in a good mood recently and posted a message inviting everyone to visit her residence to enjoy the flowers.
Princess Wen of Chu also received the invitation.
Since the death of the previous emperor and the ascension of Emperor Wende to the throne, the Chu Palace has become low-key.
In the first few years, the royal family members were afraid that Emperor Wende would take revenge on them later, so they all stayed away from the Prince of Chu's Palace.
With so many banquets in a year, only a few fearless people or those with close relationships would send invitations to the Prince of Chu's Palace.
In the last two or three years, this situation has improved.
Everyone could see that Emperor Wende had no intention of settling accounts after the autumn harvest.
In terms of seniority, the King of Chu was the nephew of Emperor Wende. He had not shown any rebellious intentions, and he had always been sensible and understanding, so Emperor Wende was too lazy to bother with this nephew.
This time, when Princess Wen of Chu received the invitation from Princess Fu Ya, she was quite tempted.
She has kept a low profile for several years and only attended three banquets last year, all of which were small-scale banquets.
Princess Fuya's banquet must have attracted many guests, all of whom were people of status and position in the circle.
If she could attend Princess Fu Ya's flower-viewing banquet, it would mean that she had officially returned to the social circle of the capital.
So, after receiving the invitation, Princess Wen of Chu approached the King of Chu, hoping to attend the flower viewing banquet. She also specifically emphasized that she would bring several of her daughters with her.
The girls are growing up day by day and can’t always be confined to the house.
She looked at the King of Chu eagerly, "Your Highness, you have to think about the children. She is obviously a daughter of the royal family, but she has been raised in a petty way and has hardly been out and seen the world. What should we do if this continues?"
The King of Chu was persuaded, "You take your daughters to the flower viewing banquet, but don't cause trouble or make a fuss."
Princess Wen of Chu nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I know the seriousness of this matter."
Princess Wen of Chu put all her energy into preparing for the opportunity to officially return to the social circle of the capital.
Make new clothes and buy jewelry.
He gave the children strict instructions and ordered the nanny to teach the girls the rules strictly.
On the day of the banquet, Princess Wen of Chu dressed up and went to the flower-viewing banquet at Princess Fuya's mansion.
As expected, there were many guests, all of them were people of status.
However, apart from the host, no one greeted or chatted with the Princess of Chu.
Invisibly, everyone isolated the Chu family from the circle.
The Princess of Chu was not a child anymore, and faced with this situation, she almost cried out of anxiety.
A handkerchief appeared in front of Princess Wen of Chu.
Princess Pingyang Liu Huan, wife of Huang Qubing and daughter-in-law of Princess Fuya, is today's host.
"The wind is strong, Princess, be careful not to get blinded."
Princess Chu took the handkerchief and covered her red eyes, "Thank you, Princess Pingyang."
"Princess, you're welcome. Just call me Pingyang. Why are you sitting here? Why aren't you drinking tea with everyone? My sister-in-law and the others were just mentioning you."
Princess Wen of Chu was surprised. "You mean Madam Zhao and the others mentioned me? Why did they mention me?"
"Because among his peers, the King of Chu is the only royal relative who has been granted a title. The princess is also the only one of her peers who has the status of a princess."
Princess Wen of Chu laughed at herself, "Your Majesty, Princess, it sounds very noble. It's just like that."
Princess Pingyang Liu Huan pursed her lips and smiled, then took the wrist of Princess Wen of Chu and said, "Princess, follow me. I'll take you there."
Without allowing any rebuttal, Princess Pingyang pulled Princess Wen of Chu in front of Gu Jiu and the others.
"Sisters-in-law, look who's here."
Xiao Qin'er glanced at her with some disdain, "So it's the Princess of Chu, what a rare guest. I haven't seen you in years, you look older."
Ouyang Fu pursed her lips and smiled, "Princess Chu, don't bother with Fourth Brother's wife. She has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Come, sit next to me and talk."
Ouyang Fu stood up and deliberately pulled the Princess of Chu to sit next to her, taking the opportunity to push the third wife Cui away.
The third wife, Mrs. Cui, felt very aggrieved. She didn't know what she had done to offend anyone.
She just came into the family a few years later, so why is she unwelcome everywhere?
Even Ouyang Fu, who was known for her good manners, was often rude to her.
That's too much.
No one paid attention to the grievances of the third wife, Cui.
Everyone is more curious about Princess Wen of Chu.
As the eldest daughter-in-law, Gu Jiu naturally sits at the head and tail of the group, the most respected person.
She looked at Princess Wen of Chu calmly, "The princess has lost a bit of weight."
Princess Wen of Chu said cautiously, "Madam is the same as always. I haven't seen her for many years, and she's barely changed from back then."
Gu Jiu stroked her cheek and smiled, "I'm a bit old too. I can't resist the laws of nature. Speaking of which, my mother's family, the Gu family, is related to the Chu Palace by marriage."
Princess Wen of Chu was a little embarrassed. How could she respond?
Gu Yue is the concubine of the Prince of Chu. Although she has a title, she is still a concubine.
What's more, Gu Yue was later kicked out of the palace.
There is enough melodrama in this to make people cry out for more.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Princess, you misunderstood. I was referring to the child left behind by my third sister from my mother's family."
Princess Wen of Chu suddenly realized, "Madam, do you still remember him?"
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "I didn't remember it at first. I heard that some time ago, the child suddenly ran to the Gu family to recognize his relatives, which shocked the Gu family. Doesn't this child have anyone to teach him? It seems that he doesn't know the rules."
Princess Wen of Chu suddenly became nervous.
He put his hands in his sleeves and twisted his handkerchief.
what to do?
What should she do?
Is Madam Zhao standing up for Liu Feng?
Princess Wen of Chu had not yet figured out how to resolve the situation when she heard Gu Jiu speak again.
"Since the child doesn't understand the rules, send him away. When he learns the rules well, he can come out again. If he still doesn't learn the rules well, then he should never come out again."
ah?
A sudden turn of events!
Isn’t Madam Zhao trying to stand up for Liu Feng?
Princess Wen of Chu was a little confused.
Gu Jiu looked at her with a half-smile, "Of course this is the internal affairs of the Chu Palace. I, an outsider, cannot interfere. I just said it casually, Princess, don't take it to heart."
"Madam, you're worrying too much." Princess Wen of Chu waved her hands repeatedly. "This child's manners are indeed a bit rough. Madam, don't worry. I will discipline him strictly when I return. I won't let him go out and wander around, so as not to disturb others."
"Princess, have some tea!"
Gu Jiu looked at her with a smile, showing satisfaction.
Princess Wen of Chu was flattered and quickly picked up the teacup and took a sip.
With Gu Jiu's approval, Princess Wen of Chu successfully returned to the social circle.
For Gu Jiu's sake, everyone became more enthusiastic towards her and no longer treated her with the same coldness and sarcasm as before.
Someone even invited her to a dinner in person.
Some people were also curious about the daughters of the King of Chu.
Princess Wen of Chu was flattered and delighted.
She looked back at Gu Jiu, who was the center of attention, and felt very relieved.
She secretly made up her mind that after returning, she would find a way to send Liu Feng away as far away as possible.
Since Gu Jiu has spoken, Liu Feng cannot continue to live in the palace, or even in the capital.
I believe the prince will understand.
…
A few days later.
The Prince of Chu's Palace quietly sent Liu Feng out of the capital and to a farm five hundred miles away.
When Liu Feng refused to obey, the King of Chu ordered his mouth to be gagged, tied up, put into a carriage, and sent away.
Liu Feng thought that he would have a chance to escape once he arrived at the village.
As a result, the King of Chu had long been on guard against this and sent people to watch him on the farm to prevent him from escaping.
He also made it clear that if you don't learn the rules well, you will never be able to return to the capital.
…
Hu had been keeping an eye on the goings-on in Prince Chu's mansion these days, and even bribed the maid at the back door of Prince Chu's mansion for this purpose.
She received the news the day after Liu Feng was sent away.
She breathed a long sigh of relief, and her worries finally settled down.
Second aunt still has a solution.
Second Aunt's words were more effective than anything else. So, the Prince of Chu's Mansion hurriedly sent the person away.
When Gu Cheng came back that night, Mrs. Hu told him, "You don't have to worry about Liu Feng anymore."
Gu Yan didn’t understand.
Hu said with a smile: "The Chu Palace sent Liu Feng out of the capital, and he won't be able to come back for ten or eight years."
"How could this happen? Did that child do something wrong?" Gu Yan didn't know the inside story.
Now that the matter has been settled, Hu no longer conceals it.
She told the whole story about how she went to Xiaozhu to find Gu Jiu, and how Gu Jiu spoke at the flower-viewing banquet, and how the Prince Chu's Mansion sent people out of the capital in a blink of an eye.
Gu Cheng was a little angry. "Such a big thing, why didn't you discuss it with me before making your own decision? You, you really are..."
Hu said aggrievedly, "I did this for the sake of this family, so that you wouldn't be distracted. Don't you think it's safest for Liu Feng to be sent out of the capital?"
Gu Cheng said tiredly, "He was only sent out of the capital temporarily. He will come back one day. What you are doing is only treating the symptoms and not the root cause."
Mrs. Hu frowned, "Since he's been sent out of the capital, there's no way he'll ever come back. Even if he does, it has to be after his face no longer resembles that of a member of the Xie family."
Gu Cheng shook his head. "You're just being unreasonable. Liu Feng himself doesn't want to look like the Xie family. He can't decide his appearance. When he grows up and returns to the capital, everything will be exposed."
"I told you, once he leaves the capital, he'll never come back in this lifetime."
Gu Cheng frowned and stared at Hu, "You can't do anything rash."
Mrs. Hu held her head high and puffed out her chest. "I promise I won't do anything rash, provided he doesn't threaten the Gu family, your future, or the children's reputation. Do you want the Gu family to be known for their poor parenting? How will the children face the world when they go out? Can you handle it if everyone asks about the Third Aunt of the Gu family the moment they see you?"
Of course Gu Yan couldn't stand it.
He was a little annoyed, "Did the second sister say anything?"
When mentioning Gu Jiu, Mrs. Hu's voice suddenly weakened. "Second Aunt said that we don't need to worry about this matter. She will arrange for someone to keep an eye on Liu Feng's situation and make sure he doesn't run around and say anything."
Gu Cheng sighed, "Liu Feng is just a child who knows nothing. Do you think we are being too cruel to him by doing this?"
Mrs. Hu chuckled twice.
In a flash, she added earnestly, "Sending him out of the capital is the greatest kindness we can offer him. Have you ever considered what chances Liu Feng would have if the King of Chu knew he wasn't his child, or even of royal blood?"
Gu Yan was speechless.
If the King of Chu found out that Liu Feng was not his child but that of Xie Shi, the guard of the palace, he would most likely kill Liu Feng to vent his anger.
Even if the King of Chu did not kill Liu Feng, Liu Feng's life would be over.
Gu Yan understood that sending Liu Feng away seemed inhumane, but in fact it was a protection for Liu Feng.
He nodded, approving of this approach.
"Just you and I know about this, don't tell anyone."
"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. But as for Madam, do you think she has discovered Liu Feng's background?"
Gu Cheng frowned, "I'll find a chance to test it some other day."
The opportunity came in a flash.
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