In the spring of the fifth year of Jiahe, when the seventh girl was diagnosed as pregnant again, it coincided with that person's birthday, which was less than a month away.

"Madam, Santong has found a piece of magma rock from the market and sent it to the yard. Would you like to see it? There was a hint of expectation in Dong Teng's eyes, and he only hoped that this time the rare stones collected by the people below could win the eyes of the Duchess of the Kingdom.

The seventh girl was overjoyed when she heard this, and helped Chunying, she couldn't wait for a moment, and went out with great interest.

When I walked into the garden, most of my previous longing immediately dissipated.

The stone is a strange stone, the quality is also strange, the whole body is vermilion, which is gradually divided by milky white vertical stripes. The overall color is bright, the shape is like a fan, and the texture is like a piece of fan bones.

It's a pity that there is already a statue in the house that is extremely similar to it, so this stone is not so rare.

"It's a pity." The seventh girl sighed and shook her head in disappointment.

Dong Teng doesn't understand, doesn't the old saying say that good things come in pairs? This is born and raised, just like the best display of scribes, fan-like mountains and rocks, all of which are a pair of their own, how rare, where is it not good?

How is it also a rare mountain stone, the Huang Qi placed in the Spring and Autumn Zhai of the Lord Guogong, Mrs. said that it was good; And this newly sent, which looks quite auspicious in coral color, is not loved by his wife?

"This phase stone also has the Tao of phase stone. Expensive is expensive in a 'strange' word. This left one, the right one, is not to make up the number and make a stone pier at the entrance of the house. If you say that you collect it on weekdays, it's okay to enjoy it, but if you want to use it as a congratulatory ceremony, it's a bit far-fetched. ”

Over the years, she has been influenced by that person, and she has paid more or less attention to this stone, and she can also say two sentences.

Dong Teng seemed to understand whether he understood or not, and received the instructions of the seven girls, only to ask people to move this mountain stone as an ordinary stone to the lotus pond in Xishanju to add a touch of color to the garden.

As for the matter of looking for the ceremony, the seven girls had no choice but to calculate the time, so they had to ask Dong Teng to go forward again.

Since she diagnosed the happy pulse, the man did not allow her to leave the house. Rao wanted to see Jiang Yu, and he also sent people to pass Jiang Yu into the house. It's good now, Jiang Yu has other important things to do, and he is not in Yanjing. And the people she sent out, in order to surprise that person, were mostly servants of the Jiang family. These people are honest people, who run errands well, but they have lost their spirituality. Even if she explained again and again, she only knew how to look at the ready-made ones in the Spring and Autumn Zhai, drawing scoops according to the gourd, and looking for them.

If this is the case, she will naturally not be satisfied. In addition, it is not possible to move all the rare stones in the entire capital to the house. Not to mention that this movement can't hide from him, it's this formation, which is inevitably a little too public.

The Zhu family has fallen, and he is standing on the cusp at this time. Since the day he was appointed to the cabinet by King Huai, many pairs of eyes have been staring at him. She can't do anything that falls into someone's hands. The Zhu family is a lesson from the past, and the bloody lesson is in front of him, and King Huai must not be allowed to think that once he gains power, he is so crazy that he can't hate all the dignitaries in the capital to come to congratulate.

So to find him a birthday gift, even if the seventh girl is unwilling, she still has to bother Mr. Gongsun and work hard for a thing or two.

**

When Gongsun came, he was not in a hurry to accept the matter. On the contrary, he sat down generously and picked up the tea, which was meaningful, and talked about another matter.

"Presumably Mrs. has also heard of it, when the old prince asked the lord to be the prince, in Beijing, there are always some small people who do not deal with the Gu family, who have nothing to do, and take the adult's deceased brother to make trouble, intending to ruin the reputation of the Gu family and disturb the Gu family's major event of asking for the prince."

When the seventh girl heard this, her expression shook violently. I never thought that today I would hear from Gongsun's mouth the old things that countless people in the palace kept secrets and never dared to mention.

Gu Rong, she had heard this name, and more than once. However, if you really want to talk about it, in addition to knowing that this Gu Rong is the elder brother of that person, if this person is alive, just by virtue of his identity as the eldest son, this son of the Duke of Zhao will have to be replaced by someone else. In addition, she knows very little about Gu Rong.

When Gongsun saw her expression, he knew that this lady was a smart person. The next words must have been heard by her ears. I want adults to treat her quite a lot, so I take this opportunity to explain this matter clearly, and there can be one more virtuous person who knows cold and hot and knows how to feel sorry for people. Then the tone was calm, and he slowly revealed the old things that happened back then.

"My lord, eldest brother, a single name, a single name. The Rong person, the armor, has the meaning of strong support. The old prince named him Gu Rong back then, which may not have the meaning of passing on his title and prospering the family. ”

At this point, Gongsun couldn't help but feel more sorry in his eyes.

"When my eldest brother was young, he was also extremely intelligent. Learn language at the age of one, literate at the age of two, and be able to write poetry at the age of three. Not only is he sensitive and studious, but he also treats adults who are two years younger than him, and loves him. The relationship between the adult and this brother is very deep. To put it mildly, the adults have more admiration for them than for the old man. Who knows now that at the moment in the court, people are frightened and fearful, when Gu Rong was there, adults treated people, treated people with more courtesy and affinity, and did not like to kill at all. ”

With Gongsun's words, the seventh girl gradually sketched the scene of the man's childhood in her mind.

imagined that at that time, he had such an outstanding brother's love, and the two brothers and sisters were respectful, and he should always have a smile on his face. He was already born with good looks, and when he laughed in his heart, he should be very good-looking.

Gongsun said that even if he treats the living, he is also humble and polite, which is really unimaginable now.

No wonder, as the saying goes, the world makes people. Gu Rong's early death, and a series of circumstances after him, finally made his temperament change greatly. The smile on his face has finally become a non-close person, and it is rare to see it for a whole year.

"My lord, that brother......" The seventh girl pondered how to use the words properly.

Gongsun understood it, and he didn't need her to say it explicitly, and he had already answered the conversation. "The outside world only thinks that Gu Rong died early, but because of falling from a horse, the high fever does not go away, and he can't be saved. But I don't know that there are a lot of things mixed with the back house. It is because of this incident that the adults and the old man and the family have been estranged since then. ”

As the topic became more and more secretive, Gongsun's tone also became low.

The seven girls were concentrated, but there seemed to be nothing under the sleeve robe, hooking the palace silk around her waist. This is a habit that she has been unable to change whenever she thinks about things for many years.

She had noticed a long time ago that the person who treated his family, especially Lao Guogong and Xu, was not unfilial, but out of a knot that she didn't know how to get along, far away, and not close.

It turns out that the crux of this problem is Gu Rong.

Because it is a matter of the house, it is inconvenient for Gongsun to talk about it in detail, so he only picked the important ones and briefly mentioned them.

At that time, the old lady and the side lady Chen were not in harmony. It has reached the point where everyone knows about it. The lady of the main room and the side room are pregnant at the same time, it should be a double happiness, who would have thought ......"

"Gu Rong fell from his horse and injured his waist. The imperial doctor diagnoses that there should be no worries about life, but I am afraid that there will be some hindrance in the matter of inheritance in the future. The old man was angry and angry, but he didn't want to think that the bad luck of the Gu Mansion would come one after another. A few days later, after Gu Rong took the medicine, he suddenly had abdominal cramps in his sleep, and he had a fever that did not stop. suffered at the same time as Gu Rong, as well as the unfortunate side wife Chen, who had a miscarriage later. ”

The seventh girl chuckled in her heart, no matter how stupid she was, she could hear that Gongsun intended to fall Gu Rong from his horse, and it was not possible to say that it would be unfavorable for the Gu family to spread out in the future.

Sure enough, Gongsun's next words only made the seventh girl's back chill and creepy.

"Madame, do you know how this matter will end?"

The seventh girl pursed her lips, her eyelids drooped slightly, and in front of her grandson, it undoubtedly revealed that she was giving birth to a bad conjecture in her heart.

"It seems that there is no need to say more, Madame's heart has already thought about it."

The grievances between the two ladies back then, such as Gongsun, an old man in the house, but if he has a little status, which one can't see through? I just hide it in my heart on weekdays, and I don't talk to anyone about it.

The old lady Xu has a strong temperament and cannot tolerate people. The eldest son accidentally injured his kidneys, and he was afraid that the heirs would be in trouble. And the side room Chen has a pet, young and beautiful, spoiled and delicate, and the persecution is very tight.

In the future, the position of the prince of the Gu Mansion, after this incident, at least in the eyes of the Xu family, is not very secure.

Kyori is not without examples of spoiled concubines and wives. What Xu is worried about is that the old prince is so partial to the Chen family, if the Chen family is asked to have another son, the old prince will also be so openly and secretly partial to the Chen family's heirs.

Xu even suspected that Gu Rong's fall from the horse was not an accident, but that Chen secretly moved his hands and feet.

In extreme pain, Xu was not only sad for Gu Rong, but also anxious to confirm: Gu Rong had an accident, and only her second son Gu Yan was left under her knees. In order to ensure that the son of the world does not lose his position, and it falls on his son-in-law safely, the Xu family is not unable to be ruthless.

So, after that, there was Mrs. Chen, who took the fetal medicine that was added by someone, and the miscarriage was red. What Xu didn't expect, but he was full of regret, was the maid who was waiting for Gu Rong in the house, who was careless, and when he decocted Gu Rong, he mistakenly used the same clay pot that was simmered for Chen's but was not cleaned.

Tragedy was born. Gu Rong had already injured his body and bones, and he was still young, how could such a tiger and wolf medicine that could make a woman suffer a lot, could a mere child bear it?

Gu Rong's death was not a fall from a horse, nor a high fever, but the bad was on the abdominal pain that made him die in an extremely miserable state when he held his breath!

At that time, Gu Yan, who had just turned seven years old, watched Gu Rong howling and rolling on the couch until he breathed. Hand in hand, never leave!

Thinking about this scene made the seventh girl panic.

At that time, according to the affection between him and Gu Rong's brothers, it can be imagined how painful Gu Rong was, and his voice screamed so bitterly that it was like holding a knife and slashing it at his heart-

The difference is only that one hurts in the body and the other hurts in the heart.

Gu Rong didn't survive and died because of it. And he was born and experienced hardships that he should never have experienced at his age.

After Gu Rong went, he fell asleep for half a month. When I woke up, I was like a different person.

When Gongsun said this, his words were inevitably sad. Perhaps in Gongsun's view, his change was due to Gu Rongzhi's death. But she knew that the truth was much more than that.

The man who woke up again was him, and it wasn't him.

With the old and spicy eyes that he has honed all his life, how can he not understand that Gu Rong's death involves not only the favor and preference of the old prince, but also the Xu family's cruel hands, and the Chen family's persecution is very tight.

What made him even more difficult to let go of was the bowl of soup that made Gu Rong lose his life, which was caused by Xu's heart, just to save the position of the son of the world for him, and he was careless and missed!

So for many years after that, he was the son of the Gu family. It should be extremely cold and hard, unkind, and not disobedient.

It is not only helpless, but also has to be subservient and filial to Xu, but also a silent and unrelieved resentment towards Xu. Incidentally, he is naturally dissatisfied with the old man.

The seven girls secretly speculated, but they were afraid that Gu Rong would fall off the horse back then, and she would have nothing to do with the Chen family. It's just that Xu's unwarranted suspicion, stubbornness, and resentment are just resentful. Judging from the fact that he just didn't give Chen's mother and son a good look, but those people are still living well in this world, you can get a glimpse of one or two.

Others only said that he was cold and cold, like a king of Hades, and he was ruthless. But I don't know that in the face of the old country, he is also very tolerant, perceptive, and benevolent.

This made her believe that his nature, before this great change, was really as Gongsun said, he did not like to be stained with blood and recklessly murderous thoughts.

Seeing her staring at the tea bowl, she was stunned. Gongsun didn't bother, just quietly ate tea.

Along the way, the adults have endured a lot of humiliation, and in the eyes of several of their henchmen, they should really have a good person to understand and comfort them in a timely manner. The adults treat their wives with such affection, and only the comfort of their wives can enter their hearts.

After a while, I saw her retract from her contemplation, and her eyes gradually became clearer. Gongsun stroked his beard and put on a cliché shelf, which was quite meaningful.

"This person, he is old, and his mouth has become fragmented, and I hope that Mrs. will not be surprised. After saying so much, I also asked Mrs. to allow the old man to be smart and nag. According to the old man's opinion, Mrs. may have misunderstood the adult. The one who likes to fiddle with strange stones in this house was Gu Rong. Adults are like this, at first for the sake of seeing things and thinking about people. It's only been a long time, and adults are not people who talk much, and they never defend themselves. Yes, this has achieved the preference of adults in the eyes of others. ”

Gongsun had good intentions, and when the matter was finished, he took his leave and left.

The seventh girl looked at the small half of the tea left in Gongsun's bowl. The tea soup was cold, but she stared at it for a moment, only feeling astringent in her heart, thinking of him, she felt distressed more than ever.

has been with him for so many years, every time on his birthday, she gives him a strange stone, and he accepts it with a smile. Never mentioned to her that it was Gu Rong who was curious, not him. Maybe it's really as he said, he will be happy if she gives it.

But he didn't understand, what she wanted was his real, surprise that overflowed from his heart. It's not for others, even if that person is his brother Gu Rong, and he accepts it all.

He deserves the best, and she's willing to put her heart and soul into him, more or less.

**

At night, she lay in his arms as usual, feeling that he was holding her carefully, for fear that the strength would be heavy and hurt her and the child in her womb.

Her nose was sour, and she hurriedly buried her head in his arms, holding her damp eyes hard.

For Gu Rong, he would rather be misunderstood by everyone, and he has come over so quietly for so many years.

This man's feelings are too heavy, so restrained that he doesn't say it, and she can't notice it at all. Just like his care for her, silently, down-to-earth, and warm.

Sometimes she would think that in his bizarre previous life, he should have treated You'an very well. Maybe it's not so hard-to-do, but there will be no less respect and courtesy.

However, looking at the current world, he treats You'an indifferently, and the only thing the seven girls can think of is You'an, who has also hurt him deeply.

Cowering in his arms like a quail, she hugged him tightly, and suddenly there was a slight impulse. Afraid that he would hear something different from her voice, she pretended to snort twice and muttered to him in a muffled manner to hide the hoarseness in her throat.

"Do you have any other preferences besides stones? You won't let me go out, and I can't find a decent one for this stone. Also, don't say that you like everything that is given by a concubine. The concubine is more serious, and I am not happy that you will prevaricate me with your words, and you will give people a sloppy look. ”

As if resenting him, the little hand pinched his back, indicating that she was very serious at this time. is extremely smart, and cut him off in advance.

A chuckle escaped his throat, as if indulging her petty nature, he put his arms around her and patted her on the back. This action is like coaxing his brother to sleep.

Ah Jin's question was sudden. There is never a shortage of money in the house, and I am afraid that I will not be able to answer it for a while. If you want to say that you are satisfied, why don't you take the initiative to throw yourself into your heart, which is the most satisfying. ”

She was quiet on his chest for a moment. Unusually, he didn't care about the obvious ridicule in his words, he pondered seriously for a long time, raised his head, met his gaze, and nodded cautiously.

"Okay, just as the adults said, a word is a certainty." ”

In this life, she has been with him wholeheartedly. Year after year, she accompanies him, as long as he likes.

He once said that her name implies the meaning of beautiful jade. So from now on, on his birthday, she will give him beautiful jade. Secretly engraved his watch, "Shiheng". And hers, he's used to calling it, "Ah Yu".

Jade can raise people. Although it is also a stone, she is willing to warm the jade for him, which also happens to be in line with his reputation as a jade hub.

From now on, I only wish him to be free from illness and worry-free, free from pain, and his wish will be fulfilled, and he will be safe for a long time.

**********

About Gu Rong's extras, that's it. Zhao Guogong did not dispose of the Xu family, firstly, because the Xu family still had the status of a wife, and secondly, after all, it was Gu Rong's biological mother, Gu Rong was gone, and for Gu Rong's sake, he couldn't do it. The biggest punishment for the Xu family is the general compensation for the Chen family after that, the long-term favor, and the indulgence of the Xu family, eating fasting and reciting Buddha all the year round, and entering the Buddhist hall to cultivate oneself.

As for the son, Gu Rong went, but he stayed in his heart. It's like he loves Xiao Qi, not to mention, but his feelings are extremely deep.

Sometimes when I think about it, it's no wonder that Xiao Qi would fall in love with such a man. He. Year after year, she accompanies him, as long as he likes.

He once said that her name implies the meaning of beautiful jade. So from now on, on his birthday, she will give him beautiful jade. Secretly engraved his watch, "Shiheng". And hers, he's used to calling it, "Ah Yu".

Jade can raise people. Although it is also a stone, she is willing to warm the jade for him, which also happens to be in line with his reputation as a jade hub.

From now on, I only wish him to be free from illness and worry-free, free from pain, and his wish will be fulfilled, and he will be safe for a long time.

**********

About Gu Rong's extras, that's it. Zhao Guogong did not dispose of the Xu family, firstly, because the Xu family still had the status of a wife, and secondly, after all, it was Gu Rong's biological mother, Gu Rong was gone, and for Gu Rong's sake, he couldn't do it. The biggest punishment for the Xu family is the general compensation for the Chen family after that, the long-term favor, and the indulgence of the Xu family, eating fasting and reciting Buddha all the year round, and entering the Buddhist hall to cultivate oneself.

As for the son, Gu Rong went, but he stayed in his heart. It's like he loves Xiao Qi, not to mention, but his feelings are extremely deep.

Sometimes when I think about it, it's no wonder that Xiao Qi would fall in love with such a man.