Chapter 121: The Gap
After the Battle of Zhenjiang, the whole of Jiangsu and Zhejiang seemed to have changed. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
Second Mrs. Lu never thought that life would be so difficult, the entire Lu family was as quiet as a cage, and even if she cried loudly in the cage, no one would pay attention to her.
Whether it is an old lady or an old man, or a steward or a subordinate, everyone is a face, and they stretch out their hands to ask her for money.
Money, money, money.
Most of the Lu family's money was robbed by the rogue, and a small half bought a house in Hangzhou, where is there any silver.
Thinking of the house, Mrs. Lu suddenly regretted it, the house three streets away from here is bigger than this one, and the price is a thousand taels cheaper, at that time she thought that the old man could not be laughed at by his colleagues when he first arrived, after all, this house is closer to the city, and if the old man holds a banquet at home, he will have more face.
It was a thousand taels of silver, and she didn't blink her eyes.
Because no matter what, the Lu family was not short of this money, at that time, the Gu family still relied on the Lu family, and the master's career was thriving, and her father would also be the prefect of Zhenjiang, and he could get silver casually.
And now, everything has changed.
The Gu family broke away from the Lu family, not to mention, Zhenjiang won the battle, but caught the evidence of Han Yushi's treason, Li Chengmao almost died in Zhenjiang, the Li family thought they had escaped, but they didn't expect Li Chengmao to be imprisoned before he returned to Hangzhou, everyone said that he conspired with Han Yushi to collaborate with the enemy, and the Li family is now working around, hoping to get out.
The master was introduced by Li Chengmao to serve in Hangzhou, and most of the people he knew had some dealings with Li Chengmao......
Mrs. Lu only felt that life was like a year, and she didn't know which day, the sky above her head would fall.
As a result, her premonition unfortunately came true, and the Wang family came to report that her father had been imprisoned, and his mother and brother would come to Hangzhou to help her father in the near future.
Under such a blow, Mrs. Lu finally fell ill in bed, in fact, her body has not been getting better since she had a miscarriage last year.
Mrs. Lu San brought Lang Zhong from Baicaolu to see Mrs. Lu Er, and after two pairs of medicines, Mrs. Lu's illness improved, but the reminder from Baicaolu also came to Lu's house.
The steward of the Lu family scolded when he saw the list, "I'm afraid that our Lu family won't give it to you." β
The guy in Baicaolu said with a smile: "Our owner is afraid that you will not give it." β
There is such an arrogant owner.
The steward of the Lu family was just about to scold, but the man said: "Our owner has known your mansion for many years, and we know your temper and style, so I said ...... You must not be in arrears...... If the second wife still wants to let our cousin come to see her, she will have to pay the consultation fee in full. β
"Our owner also said that your family's in-law and the prince's family went to prison, as if it was because of bullying, if anyone in your family dares to do it, our owner will immediately sue the government. β
Second Mrs. Lu heard this more and more outrageous, she didn't come to see a doctor at all, she was simply looking for fault, when did their Lu family let others bully like this.
Thinking of this, she suddenly broke out and coughed violently.
The Lu family hurriedly stepped forward and patted the back of the second empress dowager Lu.
"Who told you ......" Mrs. Lu's eyes widened.
"Hangzhou City is saying this, but we are not the only one, and they also say that the silver that your family owes to Qianzhuang has not been repaid......"
If it was usual, Mrs. Lu would definitely ask someone to break this guy's leg, but now that it was an eventful time, she could only swallow this breath and ask for money to the guy.
When sending the guy away, Mrs. Lu couldn't help but ask, "Who is your owner?"
The guy laughed "hehe", "Our owner is an old acquaintance with the Lu family, do you still remember the Gu family in Zhenjiang?" β
Mrs. Lu only felt as if the sky was cracking, and she suddenly fell dizzily on the soft couch.
It was supposed to be Gu Jiaqiu's landing family to come to Hangzhou.
As a result, the Lu family did not gain a firm foothold in Hangzhou, but the Gu family spread the medicine.
This matter soon reached the ears of Mrs. Lu, and Mrs. Lu immediately scolded, "It's the other thing that is against the sky, a little squire of the Gu family dares to be so lawless." β
Old Mrs. Lu held the stove, "The old lady forgot, now the Gu family is not an ordinary squire, it is the Gu family who funded the military rations of the government and helped the imperial court to defend Zhenjiang City." β
"I heard that Gu Si was promoted by Han Zhang to be an escort officer during the war, and in the past year and a half, there has been no mistake in transporting grain and grass. β
"So what," Old Lady Lu's eyes widened, "That's because I had to use him in wartime, and now that the war is over, can Han Zhang still get him an official and a half-job?"
Until now, the old lady still looks unwilling to admit defeat.
Mrs. Lu chuckled, "Then Han Zhang recognized Gu Langhua as his sister, and the Gu family has no male to support the faΓ§ade, even if he finds an official position for Gu Si? That's not a matter of getting his hands dirty, even if Han Zhang can't reach out, but what about Min Huai, I heard that Min Huai is going to be promoted to the political envoy of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and he will come to Hangzhou to take office in the near future." β
Old lady Lu was shocked and speechless, and only said after a while: "Is our family affair with the Gu family still there?"
Mrs. Lu took a sip of tea, "The marriage contract is here, but now it depends on whether the Gu family is willing to marry Langhua." β
"Then I can't help her," Old Lady Lu changed his tone after speaking, "You must know that our Ying'er is the top talent, and when she takes the township examination and enters Beijing in two years, she will definitely be able to come out on top, not to mention that she is a country woman, even if she is a young lady from a prominent official in Beijing, it depends on whether we are willing or not." β
As Lu Ying gets better and better, the marriage match will naturally rise, but Mrs. Lu feels that the things Gu Langhua has done are not something that any young lady can do.
This is the reason why Mrs. Lu pays special attention to Gu Langhua.
Their Lu family fell apart in front of such a major event as Zhenjiang, but Gu Langhua helped the Gu family to reach a higher level, and such a skill should not be underestimated.
Lu Ying's attitude is also consistent, insisting on this family affair with the Gu family.
Mrs. Lu began to think about whether to settle this family.
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Langhua sat on a chair and listened to the shopkeeper's account.
Shopkeeper Ding said with a smile: "Our family has basically received support from the beginning of the application of medicine to now, and now that the war is over, we don't need to give medicine and apply medicine. β
Langhua nodded, the most difficult moment has passed, and when the dust settles on Han Yushi's case of collaborating with the enemy, the matter of Zhenjiang will be completely resolved.
Lang Hua just thought of this when he heard footsteps at the door.
The maid at the door opened the curtain, Mrs. Gu Si looked in, Langhua, who was sitting in the middle of the chair, was wearing a pink gown, a green Luo skirt like a lotus leaf was spread, her eyebrows were stretched, her eyes were looking forward to it, and the whole person was shining in the sun.
I don't know if the blessings that the Gu family has cultivated for several generations can give birth to such an outstanding descendant.
Langhua stood up and went to greet Mrs. Gu, Mrs. Gu Si smiled and said, "It's not a big deal, an Lord Chen suddenly came to visit your fourth uncle, and the old lady said that it looked a little strange, let you go over and have a look." β
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