Chapter 225: seek death

Master Su Er frowned, "When I heard that you were accused of marrying the son-in-law, your uncle and I were very worried. Xiaojiu, do you know that Princess Ning Pei, and Luhou Peiren are only half-brothers and sisters of the same father. ?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "Have heard of it."
Master Su Er said: "Now this old lady Pei is the birth mother of Princess Ning Pei, and the relationship with Luhou Peiren is not very good."
Gu Jiu pondered for a moment, "Uncle meant that not only would Luhou not be the help of Prince Ning's mansion, but he might attack Prince Ning's mansion behind his back."
Master Su Er was surprised, but he didn't expect Gu Jiu to react so quickly.
He nodded and said, "Exactly."
Gu Jiu had a question, "Second Uncle, is Luhou really so stingy?"
Master Su Er snorted, "He is not only stingy, he is also greedy for money, and he will avenge him. Over the years, he has been avenged in the court. If he had not made great military exploits and won the trust of the emperor, he would have been impeached and sent to prison. Back then, he and His Royal Highness King Ning were jealous in the brothel flower shop, fought hard, and even filed a life lawsuit."
Gu Jiu helped his forehead, and he dared to show love to the famous people in the hall. When he was young, he had a period of absurd years. Not the most absurd, only more absurd.
Master Su Er reminded Gu Jiu, "Lu Hou remembers his grudges, be careful that he plays yin behind his back. So you have to pay attention to the movements of Princess Ning Pei."
Gu Jiu nodded, "I see. Thank you for your second uncle for reminding."
Master Su Er sighed, the wrinkles on his face made him look ten years older than his actual age.
It can be seen that these years, the Su family's life is really not easy.
He said: "The Su family has been away from Beijing for more than ten years, and many things in the capital have become very strange to us. Especially the emperor and grandson generation, none of them are familiar. Uncle can't help much, don't dislike it."
Gu Jiu hurriedly said: "Uncle killed me. I am grateful that the two uncles were too late, so how could they dislike it. Just said that this purchase of medicinal materials, if it were not for the face of the Su family, I would definitely not be able to successfully buy high-quality and cheap medicinal materials. Even if it is purchased, it is estimated that it will not be able to be transported back to the capital smoothly."
Master Su Er waved his hand, "This little thing is not worth mentioning. Regarding thanks, it is our Su family who thank you.
The Su family has had a difficult life these years, and once put aside their face and did some living.
But none of our Su family is good at doing business. Not only did they fail to make money, they lost the last bit of belongings.
For so many years, he can only guard a few acres of Susukino and make a living as a teacher.
The family has a large population and high expenses, making life difficult every year.
Su Zheng is in distress. Thanks to your assistance, he can successfully reach the capital and settle down in the capital.
Our Su family owes you two brothers and sisters. Your brothers and sisters are asking for a living under your stepmother. There are so many difficulties, but the Su family is not helpful at all.
Conversely, let you help us, my old face is ashamed.
But seeing you grow up like this, your brother is also promising, I am happy in my heart, happy for your mother. "
Some words made Gu Jiu's eyes red.
She said: "Second Uncle, please don't say that. I hope that the Su family can regain the glory of the year, and everyone's life will be better."
Master Su Er laughed, "Yes. There is Zhenger, and there are successors in the Su family."
Su Zheng felt a lot of pressure.
Gu Jiu laughed at Su Zhengfa.
Su Zheng could only respond with a wry smile.
It was late, and Gu Jiu had to hurry back to his home.
Master Su Er asked Su Zheng to send Gu Jiu.
"Sister Xiao Jiu, I'll take you out."
"Thank you Cousin Su."
When the two went out together, Gu Jiu said to Su Zheng: "The Jumeizhai incident has affected cousin Su, please forgive me."
Su Zheng shook his head and said solemnly: "I should thank Sister Xiao Jiu. If you hadn't given me the opportunity to invest money in Jumeizhai, I wouldn't make any money.
Jumeizhai's accident has nothing to do with you, sister Xiaojiu, it is a natural disaster and man-made disaster.
And now Jumeizhai is reopening, let alone making a small profit, even if it loses money, it doesn't matter. Sister Xiao Jiu, wherever she can use me, even send someone to tell me. "
When Gu Jiu opened Jumeizhai, he thought of Su Zheng.
She was sure that Jumeizhai would definitely make money, but it was just a matter of earning more and less. So I pulled Su Zheng into a share, and wanted Su Zheng to earn some pocket money and make his hands more generous.
The cost of Kaijumeizhai is very small, only two or three hundred taels.
Su Zheng drew thirty taels of silver, and Gu Ling also spent twenty taels of silver. The three of them gathered together to start Jumeizhai.
Later, Gu Jiu heard that the thirty taels of silver were all Su Zheng's possessions at the time. Because of thirty taels, the master and servant were almost hungry.
When Su Zheng left Jinju, he had five hundred taels in his hand. Two hundred taels of them were Gu Jiu thanked him for his help, and the other three hundred taels were lent to him.
Su Zheng took the money and did not dare to spend it arbitrarily, so he immediately sent 400 taels to his family. Take a hundred taels, eat frugally, and settle down in the capital.
He copied books to the bookshop during the day, wrote ghostwriters to make money, and did his homework at night.
Even Xiaosi Shunzi goes out to do odd jobs every day.
The two masters and servants, relying on their work to make money, were stunned to gain a foothold in the capital.
The one hundred taels, except for spending on the road, renting a house, etc., the remaining dozen taels were all saved.
If it hadn’t been for Su Zheng’s illness later that he had taken a doctor and had spent a lot of money, there would not be only thirty taels left.
But at that time, Gu Jiu didn't know anything. Seeing Su Zheng put out thirty taels, she thought Su Zheng should still have money in his hands.
It was not until Jumeizhai distributed dividends and Er Zhuang gave Su Zheng money that he learned from Xiao Shunzi's mouth that the thirty-two taels were all their master and servants' possessions.
If Shunzi's wages were not settled on the same day, both the master and servant would have to go hungry.
After Gu Jiu learned of this, he always blamed himself.
Later, Jumeizhai had an accident and closed down. Gu Jiu was always worried that Su Zheng's servants were short of money.
She sent someone to give Su Zheng money. Su Zheng said that he would not accept anything and that he had money in her hand.
Gu Jiu knew that Su Zheng had strong self-esteem, so he didn't force it.
Su Zheng did have some savings, and he saved all of his dividends for several months, and he didn't spend a penny.
He planned to save one hundred taels, send fifty taels home, and return the other fifty taels to Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu said to him: "Cousin Su can rest assured that Jumeizhai will not lose money, but will only make money. By the end of the month, there will be another dividend. This year, Cousin Su should be able to have a comfortable year."
Su Zheng bowed a big gift to Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu hurriedly avoided, "What is Cousin Su doing?"
Su Zheng said gratefully: "Cousin Xiaojiu, thank you for helping us Su family so much, so that our Su family's life will gradually get better. I have limited ability now, and I don't know what to do to help you."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Cousin Su really wants to help me?"
Su Zheng said solemnly: "Naturally want to help you."
Gu Jiu put away his smile, and said solemnly: "If Cousin Su really wants to help me, then you promise me that you will stop copying and writing letters from today.
Jumeizhai’s dividends are enough for you and Shunzi. I hope you spend all your time studying.
I look forward to seeing my cousin Su Donghuamen roll his name, become a student of the emperor, and enter the officialdom smoothly. Only if you enter the officialdom, you can help me. "
Su Zheng stared at Gu Jiu with deep eyes, "Do you want me to help you in officialdom?"
"Exactly. If Cousin Su is unwilling, I won't force it."
"No, I am willing to help you. I promise you that starting from today, I will no longer do copying and writing, and I will spend my time reading. I will be my Donghuamen roll call in the future, and I hope to see it. Cousin Xiaojiu can be happy for me."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Definitely!"
"for sure!"
Su Zheng watched Gu Jiu leave, until the bullock cart turned and couldn't see it before he looked back.
Back to the main room, Master Su looked at him, "What did you say to Xiao Jiu?"
Su Zheng said solemnly: "From today, I will concentrate on studying."
Master Su Er looked pleased, "You should have been this way. Your father asked me to tell you again and again, don't worry about money, reading is the most important thing. Wait, you suddenly figured it out, but Xiao Jiu persuaded you?"
Su Zheng nodded and admitted.
Master Su Er said with emotion: "Xiao Jiu, this child is really smart. How did she persuade you?"
Su Zheng said: "Uncle has nothing else to do, I will go back to the room to study first."
Master Su Er's beard trembled, this stinky boy.
Su Zheng returned to the room and opened the book.
Shunzi waited on his pen and ink beside him, "It's better to show the girl's words. The little one persuaded the son for a whole year, but the son couldn't listen to it, and worked hard for five buckets of rice. As a result, the girl persuaded the son with a few words. , You have to ask the girl to come forward."
Su Zheng scowled and murmured softly, "Just you talk a lot, shut up."
Shunzi made a face and ran out.
Gu Jiu went along the way and glanced at the medicine store.
The medicine store, not far from Shili Hutong, is located in Xishi. The rent is a bit expensive.
Gu Jiu suffered from the lack of money for the dowry, so he couldn't buy the shop proudly, but could only rent it.
The rent is expensive, but the location is good.
After the decoration is completed, the containers are all placed.
The medicinal materials the second uncle brought were also installed in different categories.
Song is helping in the shop.
When you see Gu Jiu, come to see you.
Gu Jiu waved his hand, "You don't need to be polite outside. It's a hard work for you this time, and you have run thousands of miles in the winter."
"It's not hard. The girl has other errands just ask. The little one is happy to run outside."
Song Zheng's mental state was completely different from that of the first meeting.
He is now full of energy and spirit, with piercing eyes.
The beard on his face is too thick, I don't know how many days I have not taken care of it.
In addition, he is strong, and the whole person stands in front of others, which is very deterrent.
Worthy of being a guard of the imperial city.
Er Zhuang ran out of the backyard.
From now on, Erzhuang is the shopkeeper of the patent medicine store.
Jumeizhai is managed by Erzhuang's apprentice.
"The girl is here, and the little one takes the girl around."
Gu Jiu nodded, visited the shop, then the consulting room, and finally sat down to drink tea in the backyard.
Er Zhuang said, "Doctor Tian is here, does the girl want to see him?"
Gu Jiu became interested, "Okay! You tell him to come in."
Er Zhuang went out and invited Doctor Tian in.
Song Zheng took the opportunity to say, "Girl, the youngest one has something to report."
"You said."
"Mrs. Yi has a bank, and she is putting money in stamps."
Mrs. Yi is the wife of Gongzi Yi, Xiao Qin'er. Gongziyi is Liu Yi, the brother of Liu Zhao's compatriot.
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, "Are you sure her bank is putting the stamp money?"
Song Zheng said affirmatively: "Small sure, the monthly interest rate is five cents."
This is a proper loan shark, and it is still profitable.
Gu Jiu asked, "Did something happen?"
"Nothing has happened yet."
Gu Jiu smiled swiftly, "You stare at this bank for me. If something goes wrong, report it to me immediately."
"Small obey orders."
Gu Jiu snorted, how much Xiao Qin'er loves money, and his grand-wife, even opened the bank to release the money.
Xiao Qin'er's dowry plus the bride price is definitely no less than seven or eighty thousand taels. With so many dowries, if you do not do business well, you have to do the squalid loan shark, and your mind is not clear.
But this is a good thing for Gu Jiu.
As long as this matter is used properly, she can peel off Xiao Qin'er.
Gu Jiu asked Mother Fang in a whisper, "Is Xiao Qin'er the housekeeper?"
Madam Fang nodded, "After Mrs. Self-consideration entered the door, the princess and empress took her butler. The second wife was pushed aside by her."
Gu Jiu smiled, and said: "The princess really loves Gongziyi, loves the house and Wu, and she also values ​​Xiao Qin'er very seriously."
Madam Fang said: "Mrs. Yi loves money so much, she must have a lot of tricks. When the girl enters the palace, the slave and maid will take care of it. I must arrest her for a while."
Gu Jiu smiled and said: "This matter is hard work, mother, be sure to find Xiao Qin'er handle."
Mother Fang responded with high spirits. It's been a long time since she was so excited, she can finally roll up her sleeves and fight.
She wanted to make a good start for the girl and slap Xiao Qin'er in the face.
Gu Jiu told Song Zheng to stare at the palace and the palace for her.
Er Zhuang led Doctor Tian to Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu stood up, "Doctor Tian, ​​please sit down."
"Girl is polite."
Doctor Tian is fifty-five, he inherits medical skills from his ancestors, and has a family history.
He originally had his own medicine hall, but because he provoked the wicked, his family was ruined and he was desperate.
As a last resort, he could only take his family to leave his hometown and join the brother in the capital.
As a result, the brother was afraid that the sister-in-law was in charge of all matters in the family.
The sister-in-law disliked their poor relatives for playing the autumn wind, and she said coldly and shook her face, pointing at Sang Huai, and saying all kinds of ugly things.
Doctor Tian sent a lot of age under the fence, looking at his face, there was hardship to say. He didn't want to embarrass the brother, so he moved out and asked for a living.
Doctor Tian relied on one-handed medical skills to barely gain a foothold in the capital.
It is not easy to live in the capital, and he has no backing, and his life is difficult.
In this world, you can live a good life without good medical skills.
There are many nobles in the capital, and you can't say anything that offends the nobles. The efforts of the previous years have all been in vain.
The son also got into an accident and got a lawsuit.
When Dr. Tian fell into despair, he met Er Zhuang.
Second Zhuang asked Gu Yu to come forward and settle the lawsuit for him.
Seeing that Dr. Tian's family is of good character, the second master recruited people to serve as Gu Jiu's reserve talents.
Doctor Tian has a gray beard, and he wears a white-washed cyan cotton robe, his face is sad.
Gu Jiu asked, "Is Young Master Ling's injury better?"
Tian Ku, the son of Doctor Tian, ​​is the only son of Doctor Tian.
Tian Ku not only provoked the lawsuit, but was also interrupted. If Gu Yu hadn't come forward and settled the lawsuit for him, Tian Ku would probably die in prison.
In fact, Doctor Tian has two sons. When he met a wicked person in his hometown, the lives of his eldest son and daughter-in-law were filled in. The old wife was so sad that she was gone.
Only the youngest son Tian Ku and a grandson remain.
Really broke home and died.
Otherwise, Dr. Tian would not take his children and grandchildren far away to seek a living in Beijing.
He nodded, "It's much better. Thanks to the girl for the prescription, it works very well. The old man feels ashamed."
"Doctor Tian is polite. After your family's painful injury is recovered, let him go to the shop as a errand."
Doctor Tian was pleasantly surprised, "This, is this appropriate? He is not good at medical skills, so he can't diagnose pulses and prescribe prescriptions, so he can only lay hands."
Gu Jiu said: "Now the shop is in need of someone who understands pharmacology. And I think the main reason why Tian Ku's medical skills are not good is that there are too few opportunities to exercise."
Doctor Tian nodded frequently, Gu Jiu's words hit his heart.
Tian Ku's pharmacology is well-versed in medicine, but there is no chance to get started.
These years have been delayed.
"Thank you girl, thank you so much. If you are willing to give Tian Ku a chance, he will definitely not let the girl down."
Gu Jiu waved his hand, "Doctor Tian needn't be so polite, Xinglintang will rely on you in the future."
"Girl rest assured, I will definitely beat Xinglintang's reputation."
Gu Jiu nodded approvingly.
She took out a few prescriptions from her sleeves and placed them in front of Doctor Tian, ​​"Please have a look. Are these prescriptions good? I want to use these prescriptions in the shop. They are our Xinglintang's town shop prescriptions to start a business. Fame."
Doctor Tian looked at several prescriptions with emotion.
One sheet specializes in treatment of traumatic injuries, one sheet for rheumatism and pain relief, one sheet for relieving cough and phlegm, one sheet for nourishing qi and blood, plus three sheets of medicated food for health.
"Okay, okay! These prescriptions are too exquisite. First, the girl, please be respected by the old man."
Doctor Tian stood up, bowed, and bowed to Gu Jiu.
Where did Gu Jiu dare to accept an old man's gift, he hurriedly stood up and avoided.
"Doctor Tian killed me. If these prescriptions work well..."
"It works, it works. It's wonderful."
"Then use it in the store, and strive to gain the reputation of our Sihai Xinglintang as soon as possible."
"The old man will not disappoint the girl's expectations."