Ah Zhuo didn't have the signature 'smirk' on his face, but shrunk back on the official hat chair with a sad face, looked at a corner of the hall, and muttered: "Ah Duo is going to be a mother!" ”

Gu Jialuo was stunned, "Your sister has Qi Qinzhi's child?" ”

Yes, how did she forget this stubble, more than a month ago, Zhan Aduo married Qi Qinzhi and officially entered the genealogy of the Qi family.

Now that the eldest princess is plotting rebellion, the Dongqi family will be questioned, and naturally the eldest lady of the Zhan family is indispensable.

If Ah Duo is not pregnant, he can still avoid the disaster by separating from him.

But now that he has a child, no matter whether the child is male or female, it is all the blood of Dongqi, and Yilu will also be questioned.

Of course, in line with the Confucian idea of benevolence, under normal circumstances, no matter how great the guilt is, it will not be possible to harm women and children, however, capital crimes can be avoided, and living crimes are indeed inescapable.

Once Dongqi's crime is confirmed, Ah Duo's child will face the fate of being exiled or enslaved by officials for the rest of his life.

The Zhan family has always protected the shortcomings, and although Ah Zhuo resents his sister's indifference to his family, he can't watch his sister and nephew fall into slavery.

"I want to pick up my sister and her children back to Shuixi."

Ah Zhuo still looked distracted, and said in a low voice: "The daughter of the Zhan family, you must not fall to the point of being trampled on!" She had heard that in the laws of the Han people, when the emperor severely punished the rebels, he would confiscate the female dependents into the church.

What is the Workshop?

Ah Zhuo is not a mountain girl who doesn't know anything, and when she thinks that her proud sister may be ruined like that. She, her heart hurt like a pinprick.

"Ah Luo, I know this request is a bit difficult for you, but, you must have a way to save Ah Duo."

The focus of Ah Zhuo's eyes was on Gu Jialuo's face. Said earnestly: "Ah Duo is my only sister, she used to be the most outstanding daughter of the Zhan family, although she made a mistake, but, but she is still surnamed Zhan, our Zhan family has always been loyal to the imperial court, and in this Southwest Rebellion, the Zhan family also has some credit." ”

Speaking of the Zhan family. Ah Zhuo finally gained some confidence, "Daddy said, our Zhan family doesn't want the court's commendation this time." I only asked the emperor to pardon Aduo's mother and son. ”

Gu Jialuo frowned slightly, thinking about a possibility, and vaguely displeased in his heart, "That's the case." Master Zhan can pass guò to appease the envoy and hand the fold to the imperial court. ”

I want to ask for mercy. To negotiate conditions with the imperial court, you can go through the official route.

Gu Jialuo believes that according to the relationship between the Zhan family and the An family, An Xuanfu will definitely not refuse.

What do you ask of her, a woman in the house?

Although Ah Zhuo didn't say it explicitly, her actions were clearly saying: Dear, there is someone above you, help us say a good word.

And the 'man on top'. is the master of Miaozhen who takes care of her a lot.

For some reason, Gu Jialuo felt very uncomfortable.

Master Miao Zhen inexplicably released kindness to her. And everywhere to help and help, Gu Jialuo was a little frightened and flattered while he was puzzled.

Of course, it is undeniable that at the beginning, Gu Jialuo also had the idea of borrowing from the master, and she was vaguely happy and complacent about the master's kindness to her.

But as the relationship between the two deepened, Gu Jialuo felt more clearly that the master's heart for her was so pure, so unrequited, and even unprincipled.

Gujaro even felt 'maternal love' in the master.

In later generations, I often heard people say that there is only one kind of person in the world who will tolerate and love you unprincipledly, and that is your parents. Their love for their children is also the most selfless and pure.

And the master gave Gu Jialuo such a feeling.

Especially the arrival of Xiao Shisan and others, Gu Jialuo deepened this feeling even more.

Gu Jialuo is a grateful person, the master treats her wholeheartedly, and she also wants to reciprocate sincerely, and she does not want to use the power of the master or the influence of the saint to benefit herself (and her family).

This is true for himself and his family, and Gu Jialuo doesn't want to cause trouble for the master for an irrelevant outsider.

Thinking of this, Gu Jialuo's face sank, and the air around him became a little colder.

Ah Zhuo swallowed her saliva, she felt the dissatisfaction emanating from Gu Jialuo, but when it came to her relatives, she could only continue to negotiate terms with Gu Jialuo.

Well, it's not possible to play the emotional card, so let's have some 'dry goods'.

After thinking for a moment, Ah Zhuo suddenly changed the subject: "I heard that Lord Qi pacified the six departments of Wumeng, and the political envoy also recommended him to temporarily take the position of prefect?" ”

Gu Jialuo raised an eyebrow on one side, "This is indeed the case." She had a hunch that what Ah Zhuo was going to say next should be related to Qi Jinzhi's career.

Sure enough, Ah Zhuo said slowly: "This time, Lord Qi has made meritorious contributions to quelling the rebellion, and the governance of Wusa is in good order, and the imperial court may consider the recommendation of the political envoy and appoint Lord Qi as the prefect of Wumeng." ”

"Wumeng is barren, and after years of war, there is hardly too much fertile land, and taxes cannot be collected every year, and the former prefect Liang, who has to be reprimanded by the peak every year, is even the middle and lower ...... in the annual performance appraisal."

Gu Jialuo didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Ah Zhuo's gourd, so he cautiously didn't say anything, and only faintly agreed: "I've heard a little." ”

Ah Zhuo glanced at Gu Jialuo and continued: "An Xuanfu and my father have both said that Lord Qi is young and talented, and he has worked tirelessly and traveled thousands of miles to come to Wusa in order to make a great career. I'm not afraid to say something disgusting, with the current situation of Wumeng, it is difficult for Lord Qi to make any political achievements. ”

Gu Jialuo vaguely guessed Ah Zhuo's intentions, but still quietly 'hmm'.

Azhuo leaned forward and lowered his voice, "I have a way here to make the people of Umeng rich in the shortest possible time. ”

As long as the people have money, they will continue to buy land and farm, and the grain government will be able to collect taxes, and with taxes, officials will have political achievements. If there are more people in the DPRK and China to help with activities, why can't you be promoted?

In a few years, maybe Qi Jinzhi will be transferred back to the capital because of his outstanding political achievements.

Although Ah Zhuo loved his hometown deeply, he never felt how remote and barbaric the southwest was. But she also had to admit that the southwest is not as prosperous as the Central Plains, and there is no comparison with the capital.

Azhuo believes. If there is a chance, Qi Jinzhi and his wife will never let it go.

"Oh? What's the idea? ”

The good-looking Dan Feng's eyes were slightly raised, and Gu Jialuo was really a little interested.

Seeing that Gu Jialuo finally had a reaction, Ah Zhuo's heart settled down a little, looked left and right, and pretended to be mysterious: "A few days ago, I met a master who gave him a packet of magical seeds. It is a medicinal herb with many miraculous curative properties. Best of all, it can be grown in the mountains. The climate in our southwest is also suitable for the growth of this medicinal material. ”

Medicine?

Cultivating medicinal herbs is a good project to get rich, but for some reason, Gu Jialuo always feels that the medicinal herbs that Ah Zhuo said should not be an ordinary thing.

Ah Zhuo was still saying, "The master once said. She needed a lot of this herb. So she came to the southwest to find a suitable place to plant, and she also said that as long as farmers are willing to plant, she will order someone to buy it at a high price every year. ”

The value of things is nothing, the southwest is abundant, and there are many treasures in the deep mountains and old forests, but the problem is that the mountain roads here are rugged and the post roads are not passable. You can't get anything good.

Zhuo's project is very good, and not only is it valuable. In addition, they also provide 'door-to-door services', so farmers can make money without leaving home.

If it weren't for saving Ah Duo, Ah Zhuo wouldn't want to tell outsiders about this at all.

Although the master repeatedly said that 'the more the merrier', Ah Zhuo has always kept a secret, and it is only right that he has wealth and makes his own money.

"Oh, such a good thing?"

Gu Jialuo's face was not obvious, but the uneasiness in his heart became more and more intense, "Ah Zhuo, what kind of medicinal herb is it?" Is it convenient for me to take a look? ”

Ah Zhuo Xian had long expected Gu Jialuo to have this request, jumped down from the chair, rushed to Gu Jialuo in three or two steps, and took out a purse from the placket of his clothes.

Spread out the contents of the purse in the palm of your hand, and there are sesame-sized granules.

Ah Zhuo carefully put his hand in front of Gu Jialuo's eyes and said in a low voice, "Oh, it's this medicinal herb." I heard that in the Tang Dynasty, it was offered to the emperor as a tribute. Oh, by the way, I heard that the flowers that bloom are also very beautiful, but it's a pity that the masters only have seeds and fruits in their hands. ”

The more Gu Jialuo listened, the more he felt that something was wrong, so he leaned into Ah Zhuo's palm, sniffed, and suddenly a familiar and unfamiliar smell poured into his nasal cavity.

Her eyes widened suddenly, this is poppy seeds! In Daqi, it can also be replaced with 'warbler millet seeds'.

Oh my God, Azhuo actually asked her to promote poppy cultivation in Umeng?

Isn't this harmful?

Although the Great Qi is not as good as the Tang Dynasty, it is also better than the extremely weak late Qing Dynasty, and when he thinks of the late Qing Dynasty, Gu Jialuo will have some image materials in his mind that he has seen in later generations: a man with a bare brain and big pigtails is decadently lying on the Luohan bed, holding a dry cigarette gun in his hand, grunting and inhaling a big cigarette, and his face and eyes are sickly blurred......

It's terrible, if she planted poppies in Umeng, then she would be a sinner of history.

…… Wait, did she overreact?

Gu Jialuo suddenly remembered that the poppy at that time was really a medicinal herb, or ornamental flowers and trees, and as for the harmful 'medicinal effect', it has not yet been discovered.

Perhaps the so-called 'master' in Ah Zhuo's mouth only regarded the poppy as an ordinary medicinal material.

But Gu Jialuo just felt that something was wrong, and his heart seemed to be clouded.

After hesitating for a moment, Gu Jialuo pretended not to care and said: "Ah Zhuo, this seems to be a warbler millet seed, it is sold in the pharmacy outside, and there are not a few of them, are you sure that planting this thing can make the people rich?" ”

"What? Do you recognize this thing? ”

Ah Zhuo was stunned for a moment, and when she saw Gu Jia Luo nodding, she said a little sneeringly: "I didn't expect you to be a wealthy lady who still recognizes medicinal materials." Well, this is indeed a warbler millet seed. The master also said that her family has practiced medicine for generations, and among the several recipes handed down by her ancestors, there is a flavor medicine of warbler millet seed, and the daily amount is very large, so she wants to find a special place to plant it. ”

Gu Jialuo was noncommittal, obviously not believing much in this statement.

Ah Zhuo carefully put the poppy seeds into his purse, and then said loudly, "Oh, what does he do?" As long as it can be exchanged for real money and silver, and the people can be truly rich, Lord Qi will have political achievements, and there is no need to care about the rest. ”

Gu Jialuo pondered and did not immediately express his position.

Ah Zhuo directly stuffed the purse into Gu Jialuo's hand, "As long as you help me rescue my sister, I will give this thing to you, and in addition, I can also introduce you to that master." ”

Gu Jialuo pinched the purse, thinking quickly in his mind.

After a while, she said, "I can help, but after the deed is done, I will not only ask for this warbler millet seed, but also ask that I be the only one who can grow this in the southwest within three years." ”

Gu Jialuo always felt that there was something strange about this matter, but he was suffering from no evidence.

Gu Jialuo was also worried that Ah Zhuo would be dazzled by the huge profits promised by the so-called 'master', and without knowing anything, he would grow poppies in large quantities, which would have bad consequences.

The poppy is a poison that will degenerate and ruin countless people, but others don't know it.

Gu Jialuo could only stop Ah Zhuo for the time being, and then try his best to find out the details of that master.

As for the other effect of the poppy, Gu Jialuo did not want to say it, although speaking out can warn the world, but it will also lead to disaster.

If a businessman is profit-seeking, if he knows that opium poppy has a value for cultivation, even if this value is evil, he will not be able to resist the pursuit of money by businessmen.

Therefore, the poppy should continue to grow in the flower beds of the nobles!

"What? You—You're actually-"Want to monopolize?"

Ah Zhuo's eyes widened, and he looked at Gu Jialuo in disbelief, he didn't expect this noble and elegant woman to be so greedy.

Gu Jialuo had a face of 'talking about business', "Scarcity is precious, and it shouldn't be an infinite amount of need." If we all grow opium poppies and bear fruit in the coming year, but because there are too many of them, the people are unable to buy them, won't we be harming the people? ”

Ah Zhuo muttered unwillingly, "Then you can't be the only one." "It's hateful to eat alone or something.

Gu Jialuo smiled slightly, "Don't worry, I just said it, it's limited to three years." After three years, when our family has achieved political achievements, I will return this thing to you, and promise not to plant it again, okay? ”

Ah Zhuo was still hesitating, knowing that the price given by the master was too high, and with those silver coins, their Zhan family and the clansmen in the village would be able to live a good life.

Now she wants to give up this qiē to Gu Jialuo, this, this, how can she be willing to give it?

Gu Jialuo said: "If you agree, I will write a letter to Jingli and ask my family to help me deal with it." If you can, maybe you can keep Qi Qinzhi as well. ”

Miao Nu is amorous, and Ah Duo gave up her family for Qi Qinzhi's capital, which shows that she has a deep affection for Qi Qinzhi.

If she only saves her and doesn't save Qi Qinzhi, this fierce Miao girl is very likely to die with her lover!

Azhuo was stunned, apparently she had thought of this verse as well. Yes, my sister even gave up her parents, brothers and sisters for that stinky man, how could she pity her own life?

"Qi Qinzhi is a rebellious person, you, can you really save him?"

Ah Zhuo asked hesitantly.

Gu Jialuo hooked the corners of his lips, "What do you think?" "If she thinks that she Gu Jialuo is incapable, Ah Zhuo will not come to her for 'help'. (To be continued......)