Chapter 97: Self-inflicted

"Ahem!"
Gu Mei coughed slightly, then glanced at the girls in the Hou Mansion.
The girls in the Hou Mansion were all laughing secretly, but when Gu Mei's gaze caught them, they all pretended to be serious.
As if nothing happened before.
Gu Mei said, "Ah, I remember. A few sisters, all of you should study. How about we play with words?"
Gu Jiu smiled and nodded, "I listen to Sister Mei."
Gu Mei hurriedly asked the maid to bring in pen, ink, paper and inkstone, as well as various collections of poems.
She greeted everyone to play with words.
The previous conflicts were exposed in this way.
Gu Mei couldn't control whether the parties could let them go easily.
Gu Jiu was very engaged.
What happened to Gu Yue is just a little adjustment for her. As soon as the wind blows and the sleeves blow, the matter is over.
Gu Jiu never cared about such things.
But Gu Jiu is not as free and easy as Gu Jiu.
Even Gu Shan couldn't be as free and easy as Gu Jiu.
Only Gu Lin, who was young and didn't hide things in her heart, seemed to have no idea what consequences her words had caused.
She followed Gu Jiu, watching Gu Jiu and the sisters of the Hou Mansion play word and order.
From time to time, he wrote two sentences by himself, but was disgusted.
Gu Shan looked at Gu Yue worriedly and sighed secretly.
Gu Yue hated her, she could tell.
Gu Shan was also a little annoyed. Gu Lin didn't know how to look at people's winks, and she said everything without any vision.
As for Gu Yue, his temper was too bad, and he couldn't stand it.
When she used to be in the northwest, she was Gongyue Zhongxing.
Now in the capital, Gu Jiu is more valued than her.
With Gu Yue's strong temperament, how could he stand such a gap.
No on-the-spot, noisy quarrel, is already the result of hard restraint.
Gu Shan shook her head, stepped forward, and played with everyone.
In any case, she had to survive the scene.
Gu Mei gave the ladder to her. She couldn't help but learn. She had to take the initiative to go down the ladder.
As for Gu Yue, let her figure it out.
Gu Zhen hesitated, and finally decided not to be with Gu Yue, and joined everyone in Gu Shan's footsteps.
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Shan and Gu Zhen and smiled clearly.
Gu Shan whispered: "Second Sister, I was hurt by you."
Gu Jiu also lowered his voice and said, "Sister Si, I told you a long time ago that I don't have any prejudices against you, but rather like you. You can stay out of the matter with today's affairs."
Gu Shan shook her head slightly, "How can I stay out of the way? My mother told me to look at the third sister. At that time, the third sister was beaten by you with no power to fight back, and I did what I could to help her. This is what I should do. Who knows the fifth sister..." It's so boring.
Gu Jiu couldn't help it, laughed, and said with deep meaning: "The fifth sister is an honest person."
The corners of Gu Shan's mouth twitched. Honest people hate him most.
She whispered: "Second sister, what do you do next?"
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Yue who was still sitting in the chair sulking, "Let her go. It's been more than ten years and it's time to get a little frustrated."
Gu Shan worried, "I'm afraid the third sister will make trouble."
"Let her make trouble, it's her who is ashamed, but not you. Fourth sister, as you are, you will never be able to do it all your life.
Gu Shan smiled bitterly, "My mother will punish me after I go back."
Gu Jiu knew it. Two daughters, Xie family loves Gu Yue more, and everything is dominated by Gu Yue.
Gu Shan, Xie might think of her when she is free. But most of the time, the Xie family ignored Gu Shan.
Gu Jiu said to Gu Shan: "If your wife asks, Fourth Sister, you will tell the truth.
Today's affairs are all provoked by the third sister.
First, she let her elder sister secretly spread that I was sick, and she almost quarreled with me at the banquet. In the flower hall, she was also the first to provoke me maliciously.
After all, I just hit back a little bit. If I had a mental calculation for the third sister, she would not be sitting there and sulking.
If I calculate, she will regret being born in this world. "
Gu Shan shivered for a moment, and looked at Gu Jiu in shock.
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, looking gentle and harmless, "Sister Si, do you remember what I said?"
Gu Shan nodded mechanically.
Gu Jiu smiled, "It's so good. I can't write two Gu characters in a stroke, and I don't want to make a big mess and make everyone lose face. Therefore, I will persuade my third sister to let her not mess with me. ."
Gu Shan opened her mouth, "How did the second elder sister know that the eldest sister was spreading you a disease."
Gu Jiu smiled softly and said, "When my big sister arranges me, it's not very secretive. I heard a few words, and then I knew it."
Gu Shan knew it.
She suddenly remembered that when she went to visit Gu Yue in the wing, Gu Yue found an excuse to send her away.
At that time, there were only Gu Yue and Gu Zhen in the room, and the two were talking secretly. When she entered, she clearly saw the guilty conscience on Gu Zhen's face.
Gu Shan looked at Gu Zhen, but at that time, the third sister had already decided to ruin the second sister's reputation.
Gu Shan took a deep breath, and those who harm others will always be killed.
She said to Gu Jiu, "Second Sister, I apologize for Third Sister. She did not do the right thing today. When I go back, I will persuade her."
Gu Jiu said: "I said before, it's not your fault, you can't apologize for Gu Yue. I also hope you can persuade the third sister more, I am afraid she will not listen to you."
Gu Shan sighed secretly.
She understands what Gu Jiu said.
It's just that she and Gu Yue are sisters of the same compatriot after all, so they can't stay out of the matter. As for the persuasion, Gu Shan did not return hope. Anyway, she will do her responsibilities.
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Songhetang.
The ladies and wives are speaking with the old lady Wei.
A maid quietly walked to the old lady's little Wei's back, bent over, and whispered a few words to the big lady's little Wei's.
The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, raised her eyebrows and looked at Xie who was sitting opposite, then nodded to the maid, "I see."
After reporting the matter, the maid backed out.
The eldest wife Zhang noticed this scene and winked at the maid Shaoyao.
Shaoyao knew the opportunity and quietly followed out.
Xie found something was wrong, called Chunhe, and whispered: "Is something wrong outside?"
Chunhe shook his head, "I haven't heard of an accident."
Xie frowned, a little worried.
She thought of Gu Yue's violent temper. It was not because Gu Yue was making trouble again.
Xie hurriedly asked, "Where will the girls be?"
"I am drinking tea and chatting in the flower hall."
Xie said, "Go to the Flower Hall. Find a chance to remind Yue'er and let her perform well."
"The slave understands."
Chunhe took his orders and left.
The eldest wife Zhang looked at Xie with a faint smile, and then asked with a worried look: "How many children are you worried about?"
Xie's face was expressionless, "Sister-in-law doesn't worry about the children?"
Zhang concealed his lips and smiled, and said, "They are all rascals, all with thick skins. I am not worried. As for Jun'er, she is still young and not yet the age to cause trouble."
In Dafang, Yang is surging and Yin is declining, and only Gu Jun is a girl.
Although Gu Jun is a concubine, he is extremely favored by the Zhang family, and is no worse than any other girl in all aspects. What you eat, wear, and use is the treatment of a daughter.
Xie was not happy.
I always felt that Zhang meant something. What is meant by the age of not making trouble? Doesn't it mean that Gu Yue and the others will definitely make trouble when they are at the age of trouble.
Xie was in a bad mood, so he stopped talking to Zhang.
The eldest wife Zhang doesn't mind. Today, she is just watching guests, just watching the show on the wall.
The old lady Wei is discussing Gu Mei's marriage with his elder wife Xiao Wei.
Gu Mei's marriage is already promising, but it's almost settled.
Xie raised his ears and listened to their conversation.
Gu Mei's marriage was preliminarily determined to be the son of the Daihou Mansion.
The old lady Wei nodded, "The child has been seen all the time, and he is a good boy. But it is related to Mai Mai's life-long events, and you parents will see no harm."
The eldest wife, Xiao Wei, nodded and responded, "The old lady is right, so I should see more. Two days ago, I also met Madam Luhou. Seeing her meaning, she intends to get married with our house."
When hearing Luhou, Xie's heart jumped.
Luhou's eldest son Pei Meng is married and has children. He is currently serving in the army in the northwest.
Under Luhou's knees, there were three prostitutes in total. The second son, the youngest son, I don't know which one has yet to make a marriage.
Xie is a little bit enthusiastic. If he can get married with Luhou Mansion, not only will the precious daughter Gu Yue achieve the goal of marrying into a wealthy family, he may also be able to solve problems for the older brother by the way.
Then, the Xie family thought of the maiden family of the eldest wife, the little Wei family, which was also the family of the old lady Wei family, Zhuguo Gongfu.
In the beginning, Xie's goal was Zhu Guo Gong Mansion.
When she came to the Hou Mansion, she was also worried about whether the eldest wife, Xiao Wei, would get married with the Zhu Guo Gong Mansion.
Now it seems that the eldest wife, Xiao Wei, has no idea of ​​marrying Zhu Guo Gong's mansion.
Think about it, the Gu family and Zhu Guo Gongfu have been married for two consecutive generations. If the third generation continues to be married, it is a bit inappropriate.
No family will be married to the same family for three generations.
The old lady Wei frowned when she heard that Mrs. Lu Hou intended to marry her.
"Luhou..."
The old lady Wei wants to say that Luhou is not a good person, but a dangerous person. If he gets married with Luhou Mansion, she is afraid that she will be involved in the controversy.
But with so many people present, the old lady Wei Shi swallowed all the unfinished words.
She changed her words and said, "Look at Luhou Mansion and talk about it. You can discuss with the boss and make an idea together."
The eldest wife Xiao Wei nodded, "My daughter-in-law listens to the old lady."
The old lady Wei continued: "Don't worry about your child's marriage. Choose slowly. Our daughters don't have to go to Pangaozhi. Marry a well-known person with good character. This is the most important point."
The eldest wife Xiao Wei smiled: "The old lady is right, and the daughter-in-law thinks so too."
Xie sighed secretly, it was indeed the Hou Mansion, full of confidence.
Gu Mei's age is not young anymore, sixteen or seventeen, the old lady Wei is not anxious and chooses slowly.
If you change to Gu Yue, sixteen or seventeen, and the marriage has not been settled, Xie doesn't know what it will be like in a hurry.
Xie shook his head secretly, the Hou Mansion is the Hou Mansion, and the girl has no worries about marrying. On this point alone, Gu Mansion is incomparable.
A descendant passed down from an ancestor, in the third generation, they have distinguished themselves. By the fourth generation, the gap will only increase.
Xie suddenly made up his mind. In any case, Gu Yue would marry the eldest son, not the second son.
Comparing Hou's Mansion and Gu's Mansion, you will find that the second son is too bad. One generation is not as good as one generation.
Gu Yue could only enjoy a little care from the Hou Mansion, but he could not go out as a guest in the name of the Hou Mansion girl, and could only go out as a guest in the name of the relatives of the Hou Mansion.
Xie's heart is bitter, but now that he can only fight for it.
Chunhe came in from the outside and quietly came to Xie's side.
She whispered to Xie's: "The third girl cried in the wing and went to the flower hall. In the flower hall, she argued with the second girl again. The third girl suffered a loss and was laughed at. When the slave went, the third girl was giving birth. Sullen. The slave and maid persuaded for a while before letting the three girls play with everyone."
Xie frowned, "Yue'er and Gu Jiu are arguing, do you know the reason?"
Chunhe hesitated before saying: "It seems that the third girl provokes the second girl first, and intentionally or unconsciously says that the second girl is a sick child. After that, the second girl simply fought back at the third girl, and the third girl didn't even have the strength to fight back."
Xie's brows frowned, and Gu Yue and Gu Jiu scolded him again and again.
In her heart, she secretly scolded Gu Yuezhu's brain, without remembering anything. Whatever is wrong, I have to say that Gu Jiu is sick. After teaching so much, I still don’t know what to say and what not to say. It’s really stupid.
Scolded Gu Yue, then scolded Gu Jiu secretly. Gu Jiu was getting more and more treacherous, deliberately embarrassing Gu Yue, clearly uneasy and kind. Gu Jiu just wanted to make Gu Yue embarrassed. This person is simply a broom star, and he has to make trouble wherever he goes.
Xie yelled at the two in his heart, finally feeling a little more comfortable.
Then she said to Chunhe: "You send someone to follow Yue'er. If she picks up things again, she doesn't need to give her face, she will take them away directly."
Chunhe hesitated, seeing that Xie had no intention of changing his mind, so he nodded and walked back.
The eldest wife Zhang looked towards Xie.
When Chunhe spoke just now, the eldest wife Zhang heard a few words.
The eldest wife Zhang is gloating.
Gu Yue's appearance, at first glance, is a strong master, unable to bear the slightest grievance and neglect.
When I greeted the old lady Wei, just because the old lady Wei did not pay special attention to her, Gu Yue was already upset.
Although Gu Yue deliberately concealed his emotions, he couldn't hide the fiery eyes of his wife Zhang.
This kind of self-respecting little girl, the eldest wife Zhang has seen many in these years.
All of them are spoiled by the family, and they take it for granted that everyone has to go around them.
This kind of little girl will learn a lesson sooner or later.
Wait and see, today is just the beginning for Gu Yue.
In the future, there will be more setbacks waiting for Gu Yue.
Xie had something in his heart, worried about the dead girl Gu Yue. She did not listen carefully to the content of the subsequent conversation.
After dinner, Xie and Zhang took the girls back to the house in a carriage.
After leaving the Hou Mansion, it was Gu Mansion, and he soon arrived home.
After getting off the carriage at the second door, Xie's face was somber, "Everyone comes with me."
The eldest wife Zhang smiled, "Sister, don't scare the children."
Xie snorted, ignoring Zhang, turning around and left.
Gu Zhen felt guilty and wanted to find an excuse not to go. But in a short time, Xie's had already gone far.
If she wanted to find an excuse, she had obviously missed the best time.
Zhang smiled, and said to several Gu Jiu: "You guys are doing it for yourself. If you are really in trouble, send someone to tell me and I will find a way for you."
Gu Jiu was very calm and fearless, and said calmly: "Thank you for your concern. Let's go and go to the wife's room."
The courtyard where Xie lives is called Furong Yuan.
The layout is similar to the layout of the Shangfang in the Northwest Provincial Governor's Mansion, but more spacious and luxuriously furnished.
The ground is covered with carpets.
Stepping on it, the footsteps are light, there is no sound.
Xie was sitting on the main seat with a straight face, full of majesty.
Her gaze swept across everyone's face, and then she gave a cold snort.
"Shan'er, first tell me, what happened in the Hou Mansion today?"
Gu Shan lowered her head, not wanting to be the one who made her head.
But her mother nodded her name, she couldn't refuse, she could only speak out.
Gu Shan stood up, cleared her throat, and then said, "Returning to my mother, it was when I was in Hua Ting that my third sister had a few arguments with her second sister. Nothing else."
Snapped!
Xie's slap on the table, burning with anger, "Hou Mansion has been spread all over, today you are all a laughingstock, and you still said nothing. Shan'er, even you want to trick me?"
Gu Shan lowered her head and said hurriedly, "My daughter dare not."
Xie's angrily reprimanded: "I think you are very courageous. In the Hou Mansion today, your performance has disappointed me too much. I feel ashamed and ashamed for you.
Yue'er, especially you. How did I tell you when I went out in the morning. Turn around and you will forget what I said completely. Are you worthy of my pains? "
Gu Yue didn't get any better, Gu Shan started crying first.
Gu Shan's cry, even Xie's was stunned.
In Xie's memory, Gu Shan has not cried for many, many years.
The last time Gu Shan cried, was it three or five?