Chapter 280: big surprise

Gu Jiu came to Hou Mansion to eat shoujiu.
She got out of the carriage at the second door and first went to Songhetang to greet the old lady Wei.
The old lady was too happy to see her.
Holding her hand, he kept asking.
"During this period of time there have been turmoil in the capital, have you been wronged? Young Master Zhao entered Zongzheng Temple, can someone in the palace take the opportunity to embarrass you?"
Gu Jiu smiled and shook his head, "The tired old lady is worried. I'm okay, and I haven't been wronged."
The old lady Wei happily said, "My old man knows that you are the one who cannot be wronged. But when you should be soft, you have to be softer and more roundabout, and things can be done more beautifully."
"Granddaughter remembers the old lady's teachings."
The eldest wife Zhang, and the daughter-in-law Zhang, and daughter Gu Jun also arrived.
The Xie family led Gu Shan and the others.
Today, the Erhou Mansion only invited relatives of his own family and the Wei family in Zhu Guo Gong Mansion.
Gu Jiu gave a gift to the eldest mother Zhang and Xie.
Today, everyone only talks about relatives, regardless of the status of the court.
Therefore, Gu Jiu greeted him as a junior.
When the eldest mother Zhang saw Gu Jiu, she cared for another moment, for fear that Gu Jiu would suffer at the palace.
Xie's family in the Hou Mansion has never talked much.
She wanted to ridicule Gu Jiu, but thought of so many turmoil, wave after wave, but the palace has always stood firm. Want to come to the palace within a short time will not fall.
Thinking of this, Xie rested his mind and did not provoke Gu Jiu, lest others say that she can't tolerate her stepdaughter.
Humph!
If she really can't accommodate her stepdaughter, can Gu Jiu live to this day?
There are very few stepmothers in the world who are as generous and tolerant as her.
Those who chew their tongues are all standing and talking without back pain.
Gu Shan grew taller, faded away from the childishness of a child, and first appeared as a girl. Looking at it this way, Gu Shan's appearance is not much worse than Gu Yue.
In the past, Gu Shan was very young, but she was very young at a young age, and she was less childish, so that everyone subconsciously ignored her appearance and always felt that she was old and ugly.
Gu Shan, who is now a young girl, has been specially dressed up today, which really makes people unable to remove their eyes.
The old lady Wei asked her to talk to her, "When she grows up, it's different. Such a good girl must tell you a good marriage."
Gu Shan lowered her head shyly, her face flushed.
Everyone laughed kindly.
Xie struck while the iron was hot, "I am most worried about Shan'er's marriage now. Seeing that I have been a year old, there is no suitable one. The old lady is kind, can you look at each other for Shan'er if you are tired?"
There is no reason for the old lady Wei’s disapproval,
You have to look carefully at the marriage of a girl’s family, and don’t be impatient. When you were a girl in the past, it was said that a man would marry at 30 and a woman at 20. Marriage matters, You should choose carefully to find the most suitable one.
Nowadays, men can continue to wait until 30 to discuss marriage, but women all marry early. The climate has changed.
But the old man still hopes that our family-care girls will marry out later. If you look at each other more and more, there will be better. "
Xie did not agree with this.
The girl’s youth is limited, how can it be delayed like a man.
Dragging around, dragged into a big girl, where to find Ruyi Langjun?
It's just because of her identity, she can't refute it.
She laughed with her and said, "The old lady is right. Shan'er is still young and in no hurry. Slowly look at each other and you will always find a suitable one."
The old lady Wei laughed, "Xie's, don't panic. The old man will naturally not delay Shan'er's youth, and will definitely find a good marriage for her."
Xie was overjoyed, "Thank you for your kindness, old lady."
Gu Shan bowed her knees and bowed, "Granddaughter thanks the old lady for her kindness."
The old lady Wei told Gu Shan: "When you study with Luo Fuzi, be more careful. Those principles will be inexhaustible for you in the future."
Gu Shan nodded heavily.
From then on, regardless of wind or rain, Gu Shan never missed Luo Fuzi's class.
Gu Mei is also back.
She had a big belly, and when she was in the second door, she met the Wei family in Tongzhu State's mansion.
Mrs. Zhu Guo took his son's wife Pei Yun, her own daughter, and a face-to-face girl.
When Gu Mei entered the door, she couldn't help but glance at the face girl.
She whispered to Pei Yun, "Cousin, who is that girl? I have never seen it before."
Pei Yun said in a low voice, "I don't know very well, I only know that she is a daughter of a family friend."
Oh?
Gu Mei hid her thoughts in her heart, and followed everyone to Songhetang.
The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, worried about her, "You have a big belly and run around, you really can't help it."
Gu Mei smiled and said, "Tired mother cares. There are still more than a month to give birth, it doesn't matter."
"Who said it doesn't matter, you just have a big heart. Sit down quickly and be careful. Are your legs and feet swollen badly?"
Gu Mei shook her head, "Not that great. The imperial doctor said that I have a very good baby and I will be able to give birth safely at full term."
The heart that the eldest lady Xiao Wei was holding finally fell into place.
But she still urged: "Don't be reckless in the future. It's very close to the due date. If you come here today, don't go out again, just in case."
Gu Mei responded, her heart warm.
It's nice to have family members caring.
She said: "When I give birth, my mother must be there. You are not by my side, and my heart is flustered."
The eldest wife Xiao Wei gave her a white look, "It's still up to you. When you have an attack, you will send someone back to say, I will rush over and will definitely guard you."
Gu Mei was satisfied, "Thank you mother."
The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, said with emotion, "Children and girls are all debts."
Gu Mei smiled and said, "I will give birth to a small debt collector soon."
"It's not true."
The old lady Wei smiled, "Don't bother to whisper, your mother and daughter. Mei girl, I have seen your sister Xiao Jiu soon."
Gu Jiu stood up hurriedly, "Sister Mei, don't get up if you are inconvenient."
"How long has Sister Xiao Jiu here?"
"I just arrived for a while. Sister Mei is okay?"
"Eat and drink, I gained two catties."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "That's fine, I'm relieved."
Gu Mei took Gu Jiu and sat next to her.
Both of them were very curious, and came to meet the girl with Mrs. Zhu Guo.
Gu Mei said: "I have never seen her, I don't know what it is."
She asked the elder wife, Xiao Wei, "Mother, who is the girl who is sitting next to my aunt?"
The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, looked carefully, her complexion changed slightly, "I'll talk to you later."
Apparently, the eldest wife Xiao Wei clearly recognized the face girl.
The old lady Wei and Zhu Guogong obviously had something to talk about, so they asked the juniors to talk in the wing. Even the eldest wife Zhang and Xie were invited out of Songhetang and settled in the Flower Hall. Only the girl who left her face.
Everyone arrived in the wing room.
Gu Jiu couldn't hold Pei Yun to speak.
"Sister Pei, I haven't seen you for a long time.
Pei Yun stroked her cheek, "I never knew the housekeeping director was so tired. Since I followed my mother-in-law with the housekeeping, I haven't slept a lot, so it's no wonder that I am thin."
Gu Mei stared at Pei Yun's belly. Isn't she moving yet?
Pei Yun smiled and stroked her abdomen lightly, "I have a chill, and I am recovering."
When Gu Jiu heard this, he said: "I have two health care prescriptions on hand. If Sister Pei doesn't dislike it, I will give it to you."
"Thank you Sister Xiao Jiu, I am taking the prescription prescribed by the imperial physician."
Gu Mei said next to him: "Cousin, you still take the prescription of Xiaojiu's sister, the effect is really good. I will not lie to you."
Pei Yun looked suspicious.
Gu Jiu smiled mysteriously and leaned in to Pei Yun's ear and said softly: "The secret recipe is not secret."
Pei Yun laughed, "I thank Sister Xiaojiu a lot. Your prescription will work when I take it back. I have to thank you."
"Sister Pei, you are welcome."
Pei Yun said again: "There is something, I should have written to tell you. But after thinking about it, I should talk to you in person."
Gu Jiu understood, "If Sister Pei is convenient, let's go to the next room to talk."
"Okay!"
The two came to the next room, and after the servant had tea, Pei Yun sent out all the maids.
Only Gu Jiu and Pei Yun were left in the room.
Pei Yun lowered her voice and said, "At the end of last year, I received the woollen cloth sent by sister Xiao Jiu. It was very warm.
I specially ordered someone to make some clothes out of woolen cloth and send them to my father in the far northwest.
Some time ago, my father replied, saying that clothes made of woollen cloth are extremely warm, and they are excellent warm clothes in winter. They are warmer than cotton clothes and are not bloated and do not affect operations. They should be promoted in the military as soon as possible.
Therefore, my father wanted to order a large number of woolen woven garments for use in the army.
Because this is munitions and the quantity is huge, I have to report it to the Ministry of War. I don't dare to make up my mind alone, so I want to discuss it with Sister Xiao Jiu. Do we take this order? "
Gu Jiu was so surprised.
It was right to choose Pei Yun to cooperate with wool weaving.
She didn't expect that Luhou would have fancy wool weaving, which he wanted to purchase as military supplies.
awesome!
She hurriedly said: "Of course this order has to be taken."
Pei Yun looked serious, "Sister Xiao Jiu, you have to think carefully about it. This is a military supply, and there is no room for fraud. My father rules the army very strictly, but if the military supplies are shoddy, not only the quartermaster has to behead his head, but also the business. Will be beheaded. Even if it is the property of you and me, my father will not be polite."
Gu Jiu solemnly said: "Thank you Sister Pei for reminding me. I always do things, one is one, two is two, and I never play with vain things. Sister Pei can rest assured that if I take this order, I will never Using shoddy to be good, let alone cheating."
Pei Yun added: "This batch of orders is very large and requires timely delivery. Sister Xiao Jiu, I don't know about the workshop, and the order is for ready-to-wear garments. Can it be delivered in time?"
Gu Jiu asked: "Let me ask a question, Sister Pei, what is the quantity of this order?"
Pei Yun stated the number of orders, "One hundred thousand sets of ready-made garments. If this cooperation is happy, there will be no less than three hundred thousand sets of orders next year."
Gu Jiu asked, "How much is a set?"
"The price needs to be negotiated in the northwest. I can vote with Sister Xiaojiu. A set of ready-made clothes is not more than three taels of silver. I should be able to negotiate."
Gu Jiu frowned.
Pei Yun was a little worried, "Is there a problem?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "There is a question. When Luhou ordered ready-made clothes, did he just refer to his shirt or add pants?"
Pei Yun stunned, "I don't know. Can it be made into pants?"
"Of course. And pretty warm."
Gu Jiu sighed, "It seems that if you want to take this order, you have to send someone to the northwest. Sister Pei, please give me ten days to prepare.
In ten days, I will send someone to the Northwest Army to discuss this business with samples.
In addition, I invite sister Pei to write a letter and send two people who can speak in front of Luhou to accompany him to the northwest. "
Pei Yun nodded and responded, "Don't worry, I will give my full assistance in this matter. It's just 100,000 sets of ready-made garments. Does our workshop have such a large output? In case we can't deliver in time, the steward will be decapitated."
Gu Jiu deliberately said: "Regarding the delivery, I am going to pay in installments. Of course, the specific delivery will have to be discussed in person.
As for how many orders our workshop can take, we have to wait for my people to arrive in the northwest and conduct field trips before we can give an accurate figure.
If this order is negotiated, Sister Pei and Luhou would like to make it clear that a 30% deposit must be paid to the workshop. Otherwise, the workshop has no money to start.
In addition, Sister Pei and I have to prepare a separate fund. You and I will each have at least 5,000 taels each, which adds up to 10,000 taels for the workshop to purchase wool in advance. "
Pei Yun nodded and responded, "Money is not a problem, tomorrow I will send someone to send you five thousand taels."
"Don't worry about money, wait until our people arrive in the Northwest, and then we will talk about money after we have the exact news."
"I don't really understand the management of the above matters, this matter is handled according to your wishes. If we can take this order, can we make money?"
Gu Jiu laughed, "Sister Pei, I never do business at a loss. This order will naturally make money. I will pay you dividends after the delivery is completed at the end of the year and the money is taken."
Pei Yun laughed, "Then I'm just waiting for Sister Xiao Jiu's dividend."
"Don't let Sister Pei down."
After the two talked, they left the wing happily.
Gu Mei has been waiting for Gu Jiu, "Sister Xiao Jiu, are you finished talking? I have something to tell you."
Pei Yun said with a smile: "You talk, I'll go have tea."
"Sister Mei, let's go to the wing to talk."
Gu Jiu personally helped Gu Mei into the wing.
"Sister Mei is looking for me, is there anything wrong?"
Gu Mei sighed first, "I really don't have the face to mention this to Sister Xiao Jiu. However, my mother-in-law and the old lady in the Fuzhong confessed that I can only brazenly ask Sister Xiao Jiu to come."
Gu Jiu's expression moved slightly, "Is the matter Mei Sister wants to talk about related to Princess Huyang?"
"Sure enough, I can't hide anything from Sister Xiao Jiu. It's the matter of Princess Huyang and Goro. From the old lady to the husband, they are not willing to let Go Lang marry the owner of Huyang. They asked me to ask sister Xiao Jiu, the lord. Is there any room for transfer there? Money and everything can be done, as long as the marriage can be cancelled."
Gu Jiu was silent for a long time, and Gu Mei was anxious.
"Isn't it? I think so. With the temperament of Princess Huyang, he shouldn't let Goro easily."
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Mei, "Sister Mei, can you please come to the palace on behalf of Hou?"
"Go! On the second day of the incident, Lord Hou went to the palace to plead guilty early in the morning, saying that the godson had nothing to do. In the past few days, Yu Shi first impeached Princess Huyang and King Ning, and then began to impeach Lord Hou. Hou's head is big."
Gu Jiu asked curiously: "Since Lord Hou has entered the palace to plead guilty, what does your Majesty mean?"
Gu Mei lowered her voice and said, "The difficulty lies in this. Your Majesty did not express his position, but he did not object to the marriage between Huyang and Goro. Lord Hou was also uncertain of what his Majesty meant."
Gu Jiu stroked the matter from beginning to end, and said, "It's difficult for your Goro to get away."
Gu Mei's face changed slightly, "How do you say?"
"The men who had been with the Huyang County lord back then, plus your family Goro, total eight people. Four of them are civilians.
As far as I know, the whereabouts of these four people are no longer known. I don't know if they went to imprisonment or the palace.
The other three were born in families, but they were all bastards. Because Princess Huyang didn't name their names, these three companies spent money to eliminate disasters, which is equivalent to redeeming the three of them.
If you are left with Goro, if your majesty is not disturbed, because of Huyang Princess's greed for money, spending some money might really eliminate the disaster.
It's just that Han Wulang has already hung up in front of His Majesty, this matter is not easy to handle. Meager money can impress Princess Huyang, but not the prince and his majesty. "
Gu Mei asked: "What can impress the prince and your majesty?"
Gu Jiu solemnly said: "The only thing that can impress the prince is your loyalty on behalf of the Marquis Mansion. The only thing that can impress your Majesty is your title of the Marquis Mansion."
Gu Mei's face changed again and again.
Whether it is loyalty or title, Daihoufu cannot give it.
"So, Wu Lang can only marry the Huyang Princess? The old lady is afraid that she will be angry." Gu Mei smiled bitterly.
Gu Jiu said again: "There is another way to bet that Princess Huyang dare not ask for money to kill her. Give her a sum of money that cannot be refused, let her go to the palace, and ask Concubine Shu to arrange another for her. marriage."
Gu Mei frowned, "Money can be collected. It's just such a short time, where can I find a suitable man to give to Princess Huyang?"