When the news reached Jiang Segu's ears, he was in the west room cutting up cloth with scissors.
"Qiaolian, go to Third Grandmother's place and ask her to send more people to Huayangxuan. My brother is away from home all year round, and there are hardly any people in the courtyard. It's just Changxi and Changshun serving him, so I'm afraid they might neglect him!"
Qiaolian must have gone.
While helping to arrange the threads, Hou's mother asked curiously, "Why is the girl cutting so many small threads?"
"Make something for the other department!"
Mrs. Hou paused in her work of arranging the thread. "Why did you decide to make something for them, young lady?"
"It's just a matter of returning the favor! By the way, where is Xiao's mother's body right now?"
Recalling the way Xiao Mama died, Hou Mama's face turned pale. "This old servant has already ordered people to carry her out and bury her!"
"Where is it buried?"
"Why are you asking this, young lady?"
"I was thinking that since she died in my yard, I should at least buy some paper money for her, so that her ghost won't really haunt me in the future!"
Madam Hou's hands trembled almost imperceptibly as she arranged the thread. "Young lady, you are so kind-hearted. This old servant will take care of this matter right away!"
Mother Hou put down the thread in her hand and hurriedly went out.
As soon as she stepped out, Jiang Segu threw the scissors and cloth in his hand onto the tatami table, staring thoughtfully at the swaying curtain, recalling the scene at Zhaotaiyuan earlier.
Just now, she deliberately said those words about turning into a vengeful ghost in order to take the opportunity to observe everyone's expressions.
Unfortunately, nothing was gained.
Is it that no one in Grandmother's courtyard has ever failed to return, or is that person simply hiding well?
The curtain was quickly lifted by Qiaohe, who had rested for a day.
Why did you get up?
"I slept all night and felt fine, so I came to serve you, Miss!"
Jiang Segu recalled Doctor Li's words and knew that Qiaohe's health was not seriously affected. She did have something she needed someone to do right now, so she waved to her.
Qiaohe stepped forward, and Jiang Segu whispered a few words in her ear, "...This matter must not be known to anyone! Including Qiaolian and Mama Hou!"
Qiaohe solemnly replied, "If you need it urgently, Miss, I'll go buy it!"
Jiang Segu shook his head, "Right now, every move I make in this courtyard is probably under the surveillance of others. It would be more convenient for Young Master Gu to step in!"
After saying that, she continued cutting the scraps of cloth.
Qiaohe straightened up, picked up the thread that Mama Hou had put down, and helped to untangle it...
***
It was dusk, at the entrance of the North City Military Command.
"Deputy Commander Gu, wait for me! We're free today, how about we go for a few drinks together?"
Looking at Wu Feitao, who had been jumping around in front of him lately, Gu Songhan felt an urge to teach him a lesson, but then he thought of his father, the Minister of War, and rubbed his neck.
"Not today, let's do it another day!"
"No way! It's rare that Zhong Sheng is free today, I'll treat you guys to a meal at Tianxiangju!"
As he spoke, Wu Feitao nudged Zhong Sheng, who was standing next to him, with his shoulder.
Gu Songhan glanced coldly at Wu Feitao, then at Zhong Sheng, whose expression was slightly troubled. "Your wife just gave birth to your child. Instead of going back to take care of her, why are you following him around making a fuss!"
Zhong Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, "I'll go back right now!"
After saying that, he ran faster than a rabbit!
Wu Feitao was about to curse when Gu Songhan placed the scabbard of his sword on his shoulder. "Young Master Wu, if you have some free time, why don't you do me a favor?"
"Forget about helping or not, Deputy Commander Gu's matter is my matter! As long as you ask, I'll do anything, even die for him!"
Gu Songhan raised an eyebrow. "Your family should have received an invitation to the Song family's Peach Blossom Banquet this year!"
Whenever the Song family was mentioned, Wu Feitao would think of the alluring woman in the mansion, and he would immediately feel angry.
But he didn't dare vent his anger on Gu Songhan, so he could only smile and reply, "Yes, I'm tired of it! It's the same every year, nothing new! What, is Deputy Commander Gu interested?"
"Hmm, I am somewhat interested!"
"That's easy. I'll come to your residence to pick you up, and we'll go together! The Song family may dare to stop others, but they won't dare to stop me!"
Gu Songhan said with great satisfaction, "Then it's settled. I'll head back now!"
"Okay, it's a deal!"
After watching Gu Songhan ride away, Wu Feitao suddenly remembered that he had stopped Gu Songhan to invite him for drinks and build a closer relationship. How could he have gotten away after just a few words?!
Then I thought, there's plenty of time, no rush!
Gu Songhan, who had ridden at full speed back to Yulan Lane, stopped his horse when he passed the Changping Marquis's residence, then dismounted and returned to his own home.
As soon as he entered the house, Yunniang came to greet him, "Uncle Gu, you're finally back! I specially made a few of your favorite dishes today. Uncle Gu, please wash your hands and come eat with us!"
"Who let you in!"
His cold, annoyed voice did not frighten Yunniang; instead, it spurred her to take a step forward.
He dodged Yunniang's outstretched hand with a quick movement, and held the scabbard horizontally to separate the two of them.
His voice was cold and deep: "If you continue like this, don't blame me..."
"What are you going to do? Kill me? Or go to Grandfather and complain?"
Yunniang giggled.
During her time in the capital, she got to know this man in front of her all too well!
They only talk tough but never actually do anything.
After observing and testing her for some time, Yunniang was certain that Gu Songhan couldn't do anything to her, which is why she was acting so recklessly now!
Besides, she received a wonderful treasure yesterday.
Thinking of the man's description of the treasure's wondrous uses, Yunniang showed no fear against the scabbard pressed against her chest. Instead, she rubbed the scabbard with her particularly protruding part, feigning a soft voice while speaking bluntly, "Uncle Gu knows that Yunniang likes you. If Uncle Gu is willing, Yunniang will definitely serve Uncle Gu well! Uncle Gu, look, Yunniang's body has a more wonderful quality than ordinary people!"
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