Chapter 238: Died suddenly

When the sky darkened, Gu Jiu and Liu Zhao returned to the palace.
As soon as he got off the carriage, a small yellow door came to the servant Lin Shuping and reported the matter.
Lin Shuping's face changed slightly, and then he whispered to Liu Zhao.
Liu Zhao remained silent, nodded slightly, and then said to Gu Jiu: "You go back to the room first, I have to go out."
Gu Jiu worried, "Can your body stand it after you ate alcohol?"
Liu Zhao said blankly, "It's okay. Maybe you will be back to the house late tonight. You don't have to leave the door for me, I just rest in the book court."
Gu Jiu said, "I will keep you at the door, no matter how late."
In front of others, Gu Jiu will give Liu Zhao face.
Liu Zhao really worked, and his hard heart suddenly became soft.
Regardless of whether anyone was watching or not, he directly held Gu Jiu's hand, not allowing Gu Jiu to escape.
He whispered to her: "You wait for me tonight, and I will come back as soon as possible."
Gu Jiu felt that he had dug a hole for himself.
She bit her head and said, "Then you must come back soon."
Liu Zhao nodded his head, let go of Gu Jiu's hand, and led the man out of the palace.
Gu Jiu settled down and took the maid back to the east courtyard.
As soon as he entered the upper courtyard gate of the east courtyard, Xiao Cui, who stayed behind in the palace, told Gu Jiu an amazing news.
"Wu Meiren died suddenly? Is it serious?"
Xiao Cui nodded frequently, "This is true. The slave and maid also went to see it. Beauty Wu is gone."
Gu Jiu's hair is cold.
She dared to use her head to assure that Wu Meiren's body would never die suddenly.
Wu Meiren was young and looked good, but she had a miscarriage. Moreover, Madam Hu had already diagnosed her pulse and medication. In any case, Wu Meiren had no reason for her sudden death.
Unless artificially.
Some people want Meiren Wu to die, so Meiren Wu has to die.
In the palace, the person who could do this was King Ning himself except for the princess.
Gu Jiu asked, "Has the body been collected?"
Xiao Cui nodded, "has been killed. Because it was violently killed, it will be sent to Yizhuang before dark."
Gu Jiu rubbed his eyebrows, the cruelty of the palace is evident.
Wu Meiren, who was smiling like a flower last night, was pronounced dead today.
What did she commit that she had to die?
Is it true that Wu Meiren is not chaste as the princess Pei's guess?
But looking at the face of the prince last night, there should be no doubt about Wu Meiren's virginity.
So where is the problem?
Gu Jiu asked again: "Did the princess and empress say anything?"
After thinking for a while, Xiao Cui said, "The servant girl didn't see the princess and the empress, but only saw Madam Qin next to the princess and maid. Madam Qin sent a message to let her be buried as soon as possible, and the courtyard of Wu Meiren should be cleaned. The password was sealed and everyone in the mansion was not allowed to talk about Wu Meiren."
That's it.
Gu Jiu asked again: "Has the prince come back? Did the prince say anything?"
Xiao Cui said: "The prince came back as soon as noon. After learning that Wu Meiren had died suddenly, she only ordered her to handle the funeral affairs properly.
Gu Jiu's cold heart can be seen from the coldness of the royal children.
Mother Fang whispered: "I don't know if it was the prince or the princess who gave the order to make Wu Meiren die suddenly."
Gu Jiu said: "Naturally it was an order from the prince."
Mother Fang was surprised, "Why the madam is so certain is the order of the prince."
Gu Jiu laughed mockingly, "The prince came back after noon and heard that Wu Meiren died suddenly. It is not surprising, only let people be buried properly. Obviously the prince has already known the fate of Wu Meiren.
Before dawn, the prince went to the palace. How did he learn about Wu Meiren's sudden death?
Secondly, if the princess ordered the disposal of Wu Meiren, how could the prince not ask a question?
Obviously, there is only one answer. The prince ordered the disposal of Wu Meiren, causing Wu Meiren to die suddenly. "
Qingmei guessed, "Is it true that what the princess and empress said is true, and Meiren Wu is really innocent?"
Gu Jiu shook his head, "There is no way to know this. Maybe it is this reason, maybe it is another reason."
Gu Jiu prefers other reasons.
There must be something inside that caused the prince to temporarily change her mind and Wu Meiren had to die suddenly.
It's just that she doesn't know anything about it, so she can't guess.
Madam Fang went out for a while, and returned after a while, "Madam Kai, there are all the people in the east courtyard, does Madam want to see them now?"
This should have been done yesterday.
It’s just that the meeting yesterday was too exhausted and postponed to today.
Gu Jiu nodded, "Let them come in batches."
The four young men wash pens, inks, inkstones and swords. The four of them have been with Liu Zhao since they were young, and they are considered to be useful people around Liu Zhao.
According to Mother Fang, these four little servants are all martial arts. They are both servants and guards.
After that, there were four more Huang Menlang and twelve guards.
There were originally twenty-four guards, of whom twelve went out with Liu Zhao to work, not in the house.
Gu Jiu and them met one by one, and they all gave them first- and second-class rewards.
After that, it was the maid.
There was a woman named Sun Auntie who was said to have milked Liu Zhao for a period of time, so she was half a nanny. Therefore, Aunt Sun is very considerate in her mother-in-law.
She is in charge of the sewing room in the east yard, and the little maids want to make a purse with some needle and thread cloth, all have to get the consent of Aunt Sun.
Aunt Sun smiled, and said to Gu Jiu: "Madame wants to do any needlework, even if you tell the servants. The servants promise to do things properly."
Gu Jiu laughed, "There is a lady Lao. I don't know how many children the lady has, where are they working as errands?"
Aunt Sun said: "My man is in charge of a Zhuangzi for the royal mansion, and my boy is a servant under the steward, doing some errands. My daughter is next to the boy, called Chunjuan."
Oh!
Aunt Sun's family has become the son of the royal family. The whole family relied on the palace for food.
It's just Aunt Sun's daughter who actually waited on Liu Zhao's side.
Gu Jiu noticed this information.
She smiled at Aunt Sun, "If you encounter problems in the future, don't talk about your son, just come and ask my lady for instructions."
"The slave servant listens to the lady."
Gu Jiu gave Sun Auntie a first-class reward and sent him out.
She exchanged glances with Madam Fang, Madam Fang understood that she would stare at Aunt Sun.
If Aunt Sun is honest, that's all.
If not, you must find a chance to beat and beat Aunt Sun.
In the end, Gu Jiu saw the big maids who were serving by Liu Zhao's side.
Eight maids, headed by Shiqin, Shiqi, Shishu, and Shihua.
Among the other four maids, there is Sun Auntie's daughter Chun Juan.
There are eight maids, all of them are beautiful and tall.
Take any one out, they are a bit more decent than the ladies of ordinary officials.
"You have been serving with the son for many years, and you have worked hard."
"Slaves dare not be. It is the servants' duty to serve the son."
Gu Jiu nodded, "It's good to know that you will abide by your duty. From now on, you will continue to serve the son, and you will not be able to make trouble."
Several maids looked at each other.
They had originally thought that the lady had entered the door, but they would definitely not pleasing them.
Before they came, they had already made preparations. If the lady withdrew their errands and were not allowed to wait on them by the son's side, the eight of them would definitely fight for reasons, and would not hesitate to get in front of the princess and empress.
Unexpectedly, the lady would let them continue to serve the son.
The eight were overjoyed.
The head Shiqin said: "Madam, don't worry, the servants and others will take care of the good son with all their heart, and don't worry the wife."
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "On serving people, this lady naturally believes in you. I have seen you serving the son-in-law these past two days, and I have been so careful and thoughtful. There are so many maids around me.
Qingmei, Qingzhu, and Shiqin have time to learn, don't be arrogant and complacent, but be humble and learn. Shiqin, are you guys willing to teach Qingmei and Qingzhu? "
Shiqin lowered their heads and exchanged glances with each other, and they couldn't figure out what kind of medicine the lady sold in this gourd.
Why let them teach Qingmei and Qingzhu?
But when the wife spoke, they naturally couldn't refuse.
Shiqin said: "Madam can think of us, and the servants and others are naturally willing."
Qingmei sneered secretly, the wife gave you three points of color, and she really dared to open a dye shop.
Mother Fang shook her eyes, reminding Qingmei to stay calm and not to ruin the madam's major event.
Qiaomei hurriedly lowered her head, without showing the slightest thoughts.
Gu Jiu laughed, "You are all excellent. Come, this is a reward for you, one for each, don't dislike it."
"The madam breaks down the slaves and the others, the madam rewards them, how can the slaves and others dislike it."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "The son will be back late tonight. You should arrange it yourself first. I will call you when something happens."
"The slave servant listens to the lady."
The eight maidservants filed out of the room.
Gu Jiu breathed a sigh of relief, seeing so many people is not an easy task.
She leaned on the collapse and asked, "Mother Fang, what do you think of those maids?"
Sister Fang bowed and said, "Everyone has a high self-esteem, and the maid is in love with her body. With the decent serving of the son, she is quite unwilling."
Gu Jiu laughed mockingly, "If they are serving by my side, I don't mind giving them a chance to climb high branches. But since they are serving by the son, it's another matter."
These years, there are many maids who think like Jiang Yan.
But not every maid is as frank as Jiang Yan.
Most people are duplicity. He said that he would not dare, but he had various calculations in his heart.
Gu Jiu doesn't hate those big maids, but if you dare to touch her interests and steal a man from her, don't blame her for being rude.
Between her and Liu Zhao, sooner or later there will be children. She will never allow anyone to share the child's interests and threaten the child's status.
All in all, if those maids stayed safe, Gu Jiu would naturally tolerate them.
If there are too many eyes, Gu Jiu doesn't mind doing it himself and sending out those maids.
She was able to send pink at the beginning, but now she can also send the maid beside Liu Zhao.
Qingmei was a little upset, "The slaves looked at Shiqin and the others, all of them had a fox face, all of them were the masters who refused to keep themselves safe. Madam had to guard against."
Gu Jiu laughed and said, "It's really not your duty. You and Qingzhu, Xiaocui, and the three of you have more contact with them, and they are close to each other. After they get acquainted with you, they naturally have less defense against you."
Qingmei smiled with joy, "The servant girl knows. The servant girl will definitely get along with Shiqin and others."
At night, Gu Jiu left the door for Liu Zhao.
However, when she fell asleep, Liu Zhao never returned.
When I woke up in the morning and touched the bed, it was already cold.
Looking at the traces on the bed, it is clear that someone has slept.
Gu Jiu rubbed his eyebrows, whether Liu Zhao came back or not.
She rang the bell and several maids came in and waited.
Gu Jiu asked, "Did the son come back last night?"
Qingmei nodded, "I've been back. I only came back when I was late, and I went out again before dawn."
Gu Jiu said.
Then asked: "What did the son say?"
"The son instructed the servants and servants not to disturb the lady to rest. He also told the servants to tell the lady that he should eat well and eat more to grow meat."
Gu Jiu's mouth twitched.
Does Liu Zhao really want to raise her as a pig?
Can it be slaughtered and eaten after being fattened?
Gu Jiu asked again: "Did you say anything else?"
Qingmei nodded, "The son said, he will be busy these few days, and he will leave early and return late every day. Let the wife not wait for him."
Gu Jiu knew it.
Either something happened in the court, or something accident happened in private.
After breakfast, Gu Jiu went to Chunhetang to greet the princess and empress.
When she arrived, the second wife Ouyang Fu had already arrived.
"Second younger siblings came so early?"
Ouyang Fu got up, "I have seen my sister-in-law. My sister-in-law came quite early."
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "I'm here for the first time. I don't know what the princess and empress do like? Can the second sibling teach me?"
The second wife, Ouyang Fu nodded, and whispered: "Wang Concubine, naturally everyone likes to follow her. For those who antagonize her, that is abhorrent. In addition, the Princess and Concubine like luxury and don't like simplicity."
With these two points, Gu Jiu can basically guess the principles of the princess.
At this time, the fourth wife, Xiao Qin'er, also arrived.
As for the third wife, because she was sick and afraid of getting sick, she never showed up these days.
The fifth son and the sixth son are unmarried.
There are also three unmarried girls in the mansion.
The three of them, who are daughters-in-law, both come to ask for peace, but also to report things.
Nowadays, Ouyang Fu and Xiao Qin'er are in charge of the housekeeper, and they can handle trivial matters by themselves. Major events must be reported to Princess Pei for decision.
The three of them arrived together, and then the two concubines, all beauties, and talents also came to Chunhetang to ask for peace.
When the people arrived, the waiter sang and sang, Princess Pei took the maid's hand and walked out.
Everyone got up, went forward to worship, "please greet the princess and empress."
"Sit down and talk. Family, don't pay attention to these polite manners."
Pei sits down on the main seat.
Gu Jiu sat at the bottom left, with Xiao Qin'er and Ouyang Fu beside him.
Opposite her, sitting Concubine Shen Bien, Concubine Luo Fang and others.
Pei first glanced at the door and came to please Gu Jiu for the first time.
She asked: "The eldest wife, how about going home yesterday?"
Gu Jiu bowed slightly, "Return to the mother and concubine, everything is fine in Gu Mansion. Madam Hou Mansion also asked her daughter-in-law to greet the mother and concubine on her behalf."
Pei cried out, "I know the little Wei clan. When we were young, we were also good friends. How is she?"
Gu Jiu nodded, "Very good."
Pei's speech today is amiable, not picking Gu Jiu's fault.
Gu Jiu wondered whether it was because the princess's little day came a few days ago that he was extremely grumpy.
Pei did not pay too much attention to Gu Jiu, but asked Xiao Qin'er, the assistant butler.
Xiao Qin'er was sitting in jeopardy, "Qi's mother and concubine, farms, shops, and several business lines in the south have all sent this year's income to the Fuzhong. This is the account book."
It turned out that Xiao Qin'er had already prepared, knowing that Pei was about to ask about the accounts, so he even brought the books.
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows, the public account book, and Xiao Qin'er took out the account book without permission. Don't be afraid that someone will tamper with the ledger and fill your pockets.
Maybe she thinks too much, the accountant should have made a few books.
Pei took the account book and looked through it page by page.
Seeing the final summary, Pei frowned.
She asked: "But it's less than last year?"
Xiao Qin'er bowed and said, "Returning to my mother concubine is 20% less than last year."
"How can there be so much less? There has not been a natural disaster this year, how can it be so?"
Pei is obviously extremely dissatisfied with the 20% less income.
Both she and King Ning like luxury and spend a lot of money a year.
The Royal Palace has to support so many people, and the income will decrease, which means that the cost will be cut by 20% next year.
Although it won't be reduced to her, Pei's is still unhappy.
The income is less, which means that the money she moved into the private treasury has also decreased, how can she be happy.
Xiao Qin'er whispered: "Report to the mother and concubine, and the daughter-in-law is not sure. It is better to call the accountant to ask."
Pei snorted coldly, dissatisfied with Xiao Qin'er.
I have brought my books, but I don’t know why this year’s income is lower than last year.
At this time, the second wife, Ouyang Fu, said: "Qi, the mother-in-law, the daughter-in-law knows some reason.
"Say!"