Gu Jinghui said, "That's right. Women like to gossip. If they talk too much, they can't keep secrets and they're bound to reveal something."
At this point, Lord Gu's heart stirred.
"Have him investigate thoroughly again to find out which families have close ties with the Zhao family, and what topics they usually discuss?"
This is going to involve thoroughly investigating the Zhao family.
Gu Shiliu asked, "Does Your Excellency suspect something?"
Gu Jinghui said, "Now I feel more and more that there are many suspicious things about Zhao Shi. The two old women with her are also quite strange now. This smallpox has hindered our work, and the judge is unable to properly solve the case. If we hadn't sealed off the prefecture in time, smallpox would probably be rampant in the capital by now, and we would be the ones to blame. At that time, who would care about investigating the whereabouts of a woman like her?"
Gu Shiliu nodded in agreement.
Gu Jinghui continued, "Madam firmly believes that Zhao intends to make a comeback. We have come from the northern frontier with real swords and spears. Zhao's scheming and ruthlessness are not the actions of an ordinary woman with love in her heart."
Gu Shiliu said, "Yes, the old woman in the dungeon wouldn't budge no matter how they interrogated her. That's something no ordinary woman could withstand."
Gu Jinghui sighed and said, "What Madam said today reminded me. It's a pity that even someone as intelligent as her can be blinded by a leaf. Oh well, it's all because her heart is full of me."
How could a princess possibly fast for the safety of someone she cares about?!
Before learning of Zihe's arrangements, Lord Gu laughed and said, "You and Yuan'er are truly on the same wavelength, thinking the same thing."
After a while, Zheng Le laughed again, "So you know too."
Zihe rolled over and said, "Let's leave it like that for now. If we suddenly add more people, will that make things difficult for us? We know that even without more people, it's still useful."
The implication is that we shouldn't just do the current thing first and then worry about the rest.
After the stewards and stewardesses had finished reporting their duties, Zihe said, "They should send people to check each courtyard to see if there are any dog holes or similar problems. If they find none, they should make a record of the problem and report it down immediately."
Hongye said, "That's bad too. You should get better quickly. What are you going to do when you go back to your room? You won't be serving us at Fengxuan Pavilion anymore, so it makes sense."
Wutong Garden.
You read the booklet. Zheng Le hasn't fully recovered yet; he's just physically strong and is still recuperating.
Hongye wanted to speak, but Zheng Le said, "Since eldest sister has no idea, you should just do as she says. Since Zheng Le has spoken, eldest sister has no reason to overstep Zhao's authority. But no matter what you do, the account book is gone."
Hongye asked, "What message should I convey?"
Hongye: "..."
Qin Yuan responded and continued working on the abacus.
Zihe smiled. "He hates being questioned by Shiba. What can escape my notice?"
Speaking of that, you suddenly remembered someone and laughed, "Oh dear, you've forgotten, there's no one we can use yet."
Hongye hurriedly asked, "Who is it?"
Zihe said, "Oh no, hurry up and start working on the accounts. You're still waiting for him to take Hongmian to make trouble for Sun the accountant. Zhao also said she hopes to manage all the accounts in the inner courtyard. That will depend on that capable man to keep her busy."
Zihe snorted and said, "It doesn't matter. Only by keeping a close watch can we find out what's going on."
As night fell and it was time to sleep, Hongye and Qin Yuan both settled into their quarters. Hongye tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep, and loudly asked Zihe, "Elder sister, does he think Dahong would do something wrong that we entrusted to him?"
Zihe said, "Perhaps you're underthinking it. You're a deity, capable of divination and fortune-telling. It's just that you feel there's something hidden outside, yet it's not clearly visible. It's like a basin of water with mud and sand added; it's clear, but if we calm down, we'll naturally be able to see the blurry details."
The eight men were distracted as they looked at the account books by the lamp.
Hongye suddenly realized something, and then asked, "Does eldest sister want the Marquis to come to Wutong Garden?"
Hongye hurriedly went to Gu Jinghui's place and returned a while later, saying, "It's all taken care of. Gu Jinghui said that the old lady also had that plan. She hasn't asked the Marquis's opinion yet. The old lady also believes that no one is instigating her behind her back."
Hongye asked, "Should we tell Zheng Le about this?"
Zihe said, "That's all in the past."
On the seventh day, Zihe had breakfast at Wutong Garden and then sat on a silk umbrella outside the courtyard to conclude the council meeting.
Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "What elder sister said doesn't make sense. Right now, there are deaths, people being lost, and smallpox outside the manor. It's too chaotic. How about we put things aside for now and keep things relaxed inside while keeping things focused inside? That way, those who want to stir up trouble won't have a chance."
Hongye said, "But the Zhao family isn't particularly skilled in matters concerning the front quarters, I..."
The steward then handed over the booklet.
Hongye asked, "Why hand it over to the Zhao family?"
Hongye: "..."
Everything was written down, but it's all a bit vague; it's all gone or lost.
In the following days, you were busy with Doctor Li, and all the other matters were handled by Hongye and Qin Yuan.
Zihe then asked, "When will Xiaoyue return to take over for the patients who have recovered in the coming days?"
Zihe kicked Zheng Lexian out again, and Hongye and Qin Yuan and the other seven moved back.
Hongye: "..."
Qin Yuan also stepped back, "Does eldest sister believe there's nothing hidden outside?"
The seven of them, husband and wife, are truly a family that has now parted ways.
Hongye thought for a moment and said, "That's true."
Zihe sighed, "Old ginger is spicier."
Zihe said, "I guess Zheng Le wants to take a look first before making a decision."
Zihe glanced at it and said, "I know."
It was late at night. Zihe stretched and said, "In two more days, we'll be able to finish counting and transcribing it. We'll record the number of books and entries, and then hand it over to the Zhao family."
Could it be that Princess Fuyun had no interest in the Zhao family?
The guards had just finished checking the dog holes in each courtyard and reported back.
"yes."
Zihe sighed and said, "It's alright, we'll talk about it later."
After everyone had left, Zihe asked Hongye to go to the lower room to find Zheng Lexian.
Gu Shiba: "..."
Zihe said, "He just repeated what he told Dahong yesterday to Gu Jinghui. He was worried that Dahong was too old and that Gu Jinghui couldn't take Zheng Le back."
Lord Gu frowned and said with distress, "One moment she thinks that Princess Fuyun is interested in me, and the next moment she thinks that Zhao's wicked scheme was also for my sake... Alas, how could that be?"
Zihe smiled and said, "Just tell him to sleep slowly."
Hongye explained, "You're not worried that Dahong is too old, but that he's capable. Even if you're not very bright, you're still a big kid."
Zheng Le laughed and said, "What is he worried about?"
Hongye said, "You're worried that if Da Hong doesn't keep a close eye on things, those two big shots will definitely cause some trouble again."
Zihe said, "Hmm, you are intelligent and composed. Being with Dahong, you should be able to see something."
Gu Shiba glanced at Zheng Lexian, who was immersed in sighing about how much his wife loved him, and seemed quite convinced.
Hongye didn't hesitate at all and said, "You are absolutely good at saying what needs to be said."
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