Chapter 54: Painstaking
Yin Suwan frowned, "Xi'er, don't mess around." ”
Yin Suxi raised her chin, her tone was slightly coquettish, and she was a little arrogant, "Sister, the teapot is obviously closer to Concubine Gu, it's just a gesture, and I can't get tired of her." ”
After a pause, she threw the words to Gu Jinli again, "Concubine Gu, what do you say?" ”
Mrs. Liu held the chopsticks in her hand, and Mrs. Yu gloated and took a bite of the ball in her mouth, and the two looked at Gu Jinli in unison.
The Eighth Prince opened his mouth, feeling that he didn't seem to have a position to interject, so he decided that it was better to keep his mouth shut.
After all, it's not bad to say more, not to say it.
"Princess, the slave will help you pour tea." Hexiang knew that Yin Suxi was deliberately embarrassing her own lady, so she lifted the teapot and took the initiative.
"Bold, Miss Ben is talking to your master, when will it be your turn to interject?" Yin Suxi slapped the table hard, and her originally delicate little face was angry at the moment.
Turning her head to look at Shuang'er, she snorted coldly: "Shuang'er, palm mouth!" ”
Yin Suwan raised her hand to stop Shuang'er, and her tone was a little colder, "Xi'er! ”
Yin Suxi ignored the warning in Yin Suwan's eyes, and actually pulled Qi Hao in: "Since my brother-in-law asked Concubine Gu to serve her sister's diet and daily life before, it is naturally her duty to serve tea and water." Isn't that right, brother-in-law? ”
Qi Hao served Yin Suwan a bowl of soup and said "um".
Although it was only one word, it was also affirmed by his own words, so Yin Suxi was overjoyed and even more arrogant. "Shuang'er, give Miss Ben a good lesson to Concubine Gu's cheap maid!"
"Yes, Second Miss!" Shuang'er got the order, and walked towards Hexiang with a fierce light in his eyes.
"The princess is the main mother in the palace, and the concubine should indeed pour tea as a princess." Gu Jinli stood up when Shuang'er was still one step away from Hexiang, took the teapot in Hexiang's hand, and smiled lightly.
Sunlight shines through the carved window and falls on her jade-like face, adding a faint halo.
With a slight movement of the lotus step, she walked to Yin Suwan's side and filled the teacup with tea. Neither humble nor arrogant: "Princess, please drink tea." ”
Yin Suxi was holding Yin Suwan's leg just now, while Gu Jinli poured tea because of the difference in the identities of the princess and the side concubine, and there is an essential difference between the two.
After all, compared with the debt of a lifetime and the dignity of a wife and concubine, the former is even more unbearable.
After pouring the tea, seeing that Yin Suwan didn't speak, Gu Jinli was about to turn around and go back to her seat, only to hear Yin Suxi's dissatisfied voice sounding again: "Concubine Gu, my sister doesn't have the habit of drinking herbal tea." ”
What she meant by this was that the tea was cold. asked Gu Jinli to change the pot again.
Yin Suwan's face turned completely cold, and she said slightly angrily: "Xi'er, you have gone too far. ”
Yin Suxi tugged at Yin Suwan's sleeve and said aggrievedly: "Sister, I didn't deliberately make things difficult for Concubine Gu, you have a bad stomach, you used to drink hot tea all the time when you were in Taifu's Mansion!" ”
"Yes, yes, herbal tea is not good for the stomach and intestines." After hearing this, Mrs. Yu didn't think it was a big deal to see the excitement, and hurriedly bit her chopsticks and echoed: "Concubine Gu, why don't you go and make a pot of hot tea for the princess again!" ”
"Xi'er. If you continue to be willful, you won't come to Ning Wangfu in the future. Yin Suwan took a deep look at Mrs. Yu, and then brushed Yin Suxi's hand away, as if she was really angry.
Mrs. Yu was looked at by Yin Suwan, and for some reason she felt a chill behind her back, and her heart jumped.
"Sister......" was probably frightened by Yin Suwan's first such a stern tone, and Yin Suxi's eyes turned red for half a circle.
"Eat without speaking, sleep without speaking." Yin Suwan picked up the chopsticks again and sandwiched a dish of sweet and sour rabbit meat for Qi Hao.
These words fell, and after the second half of the meal, no one dared to squeak again.
Although Gu Jinli really wants to leave this place of right and wrong, the protagonist has not finished the meal yet, if she finds a reason to get out, she must be grabbed by Yin Suxi and Mrs. Yu again.
Because Yin Suwan likes sweets, most of the dishes on this table are sweet and greasy, and she likes sour and spicy, so in order to pass the time, she can only eat meals that don't fit very well.
Finally, after another cup of tea, Qi Hao took the lead in putting down his chopsticks and said coldly: "Wanwan is happy and quiet, there are too many people and too noisy, you will move back to Fuyuan after dinner!" It's noisy all day, and I can't even eat a meal! ”
Although there is no title or person name for this, Fuyuan Courtyard used to be Gu Jinli's courtyard, and everyone was stunned for a second, and then they reacted.
Mrs. Yu was originally worried that Qi Hao would be confused by her because she spent the night in the cave with Gu Jinli, but now it seems that Qi Hao is still very disgusted with Gu Jinli!
Drive her back to the Fleur Courtyard, isn't this just out of sight and out of mind!
Thinking like this, Madame Yu was in a good mood and sandwiched the chicken thighs on the plate into her own bowl.
Gu Jin's eyes moved slightly, and he said in a low voice: "Yes, Lord Wang." ”
He had been in the Furao Courtyard for a good time before, if he hadn't deliberately asked her to serve Yin Suwan, how could she be disgusted in front of these people?
Besides, she has never taken the initiative to quarrel with anyone!
However, being able to go back to Fuyuan is exactly what she wants!
Taking a sip of tea, Yin Suwan coughed lightly, turned her head and said softly: "Brother Hao, there are too few people in the Fuyuan Academy, and there are not many maids serving Concubine Gu, so it is better to let Steward Zhou pick a few clever and clever people to go over." ”
Qi Hao raised his hand and combed the broken hair around Yin Suwan's ears, his eyes were full of warmth, and only after a while did he let out a soft sigh between his lips, "Just according to Wanwan's meaning!" ”
This tone sounded both reluctant and reluctant, and he only agreed to dare to love him for the sake of Yin Suwan's face.
Gu Jinli looked at Yin Suwan seriously for a moment, then got up and respectfully blessed her body, "Thank you, princess." ”
Mrs. Jade pursed her lips and poked the chicken leg to the ground with broken thoughts.
The maid re-served the tea, and after a few cups of tea, Yin Suxi was unhappy with Yin Suwan at the dinner table, and consciously resigned and returned to the Taifu Mansion in a displeased manner.
When Gu Jinli was about to leave the flower hall with Lotus Xiang, Mrs. Yu deliberately squeezed from the back to the front with a "bang" and hit her shoulder hard.
Seeing Gu Jinli's body shaking. Madame Yu snorted proudly, twisted her waist and went to the Yulu Courtyard.
"Concubine Gu, Sister Yu, although she has a pungent temperament, she is also straightforward, you don't want to be like her." Mrs. Liu supported Gu Jinli in time and explained sincerely for Mrs. Yu.
Gu Jinli withdrew her hand from Mrs. Liu's hand without a trace, and chuckled: "Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Yu have a really good relationship. ”
Mrs. Liu couldn't guess what Gu Jinli meant by this, and she couldn't see the joy and anger on her face, so she could only say cautiously: "We are all princes, and the concubine just hopes that everyone can get along in harmony." ”
"The prince is busy with political affairs every day, if the backyard is not peaceful......"
Gu Jinli nodded and understood, "Mrs. Liu is really painstaking for the sake of the prince like this. ”
While Mrs. Liu said good things for Mrs. Yu, she also revealed a kind of virtuous dedication from time to time, and if she had a conflict with the "straightforward" Mrs. Yu in the future, she would be cautious, and at worst, she would make the entire Ning Wangfu restless!
The woman who came out of the palace really can't be underestimated......
"Family and everything is prosperous, this is what a concubine should do." Mrs. Liu hung her head and spoke sincerely.
Gu Jinli smiled and walked out of the flower hall bypassing Mrs. Liu.
After returning to the east wing, Aiyue heard that Qi Hao had allowed them to go back to the Fuyuan Courtyard, and she happily began to pack her things.
Of course, they didn't have many things, so they quickly walked to their yard with three packages on their shoulders.
Steward Zhou is very efficient, when he stepped into the Fuyuan Courtyard, the yard had already been cleaned, and there were also a few pots of flowers and plants in the courtyard, which at first glance looked a little less dilapidated and desolate.
"Concubine Gu, the furniture and things in the house have also been replaced, and the princess said that if you need anything else, just give instructions to the old slave." Steward Zhou saw that Gu Jinli only nodded to herself, and had nothing else to say, so she left with someone.
Aiyue put down the package, looked at the brand-new furnishings in the house, and carefully stroked her hand on the smooth Li Jin quilt, her voice was irrepressibly excited, "Miss, the princess has a good temper and her heart is not bad, our life should not be so sad in the future, right?" ”
Seeing Gu Jinli holding the teacup silently, Hexiang said: "Aiyue, you go and take a look at Jinmei's injury, how can you say that they are all young lady's maids in name, if you really don't care about it, if you spread it, someone will say that Miss treats her subordinates harshly!" ”
"Oh, yes." Aiyue felt that what Hexiang said was reasonable, and agreed very much: "Especially Mrs. Yu, she is definitely indispensable to this long-tongued woman!" ”
After that, she hurriedly went to the side room to visit Jin Mei.
"Miss, Princess...... Is she really that kind? He Xiang pinched Gu Jinli's shoulders and said in a low voice: "The slave really can't believe that there are such generous people in this world." ”
"After all...... Even the prince has wanted to put you to death several times, does the princess really not mind at all? ”
Gu Jinli's gaze fell on the delicate sachet hanging from the head of the bed. Said slowly: "Hexiang, we can't spend the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, but the heart of defense is indispensable." ”
"Whether it's Yin Suwan, or the other two ladies, whether it's Qi Hao's person, or his heart, I have no intention or disdain to compete with them for anything. In this Ning Wang's Mansion, it is best for everyone to not interfere with the river water, and no one should provoke anyone. ”
Hexiang nodded and asked again, "What about ...... What about Jin Mei, what is Miss going to do? ”
Gu Jinli thought for a while, and said softly: "Jin Mei, this girl can't hide her thoughts, if she is honest, she will be left to serve in the courtyard first, otherwise find a mistake and let Steward Zhou lead her to the outer courtyard to do rough work." ”
After a pause, she glanced out the window, "These newcomers, you pay more attention to these." ”
"Yes, miss." Hexiang answered, turned around and went to the courtyard.
In Yixin Courtyard, in Yin Suwan's room, Qi Hao sat on the edge of the bed with her in his arms, and put his head on her shoulder, "Wanwan, if you can, this king really wants to live a two-person world with you, but there are always so many uninteresting people to disturb." ”
"In the future, this king and you will have dinner in Yixin Courtyard, just you and me, okay?"
"Brother Hao, if Xiaoba knows that you say that he is not interesting, he must be sad again." Yin Suwan smiled "poof", instantly like a begonia blooming, and her beautiful eyes revealed a strange coquettish style.
After a pause, she suddenly blamed herself a little: "I'm angry with Xi'er today, and I don't know if she will go to her heart." ”
Qi Hao kissed Yin Suwan's side face and said in a low voice: "Xi'er is your sister, and the reason why she did that is also because of your grievances." ”
Straightening her shoulder, he looked deeply, "Wanwan, don't you really hate Gu Jinxiu at all?" ”
Yin Suwan looked straight at Qi Hao and said softly: "Brother Hao, if I say that I don't hate it at all, it's false. ”
"At first, when I learned that I couldn't walk for the rest of my life, I hated why God did this to me. I also hate Gu Jinxiu for pushing me. However, the moment I saw Gu Jinxiu on the wedding day, I suddenly didn't hate it. ”
"As I said that day, no one wants that accident. Gu Jinxiu is the concubine of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and she is so talented, she should have been able to find a wishful husband, but she was trapped in this Ning Wang's Mansion by a holy decree. I broke my leg, but she broke her wings to find happiness again. ”
"Anyway, I'm going to be luckier than her, because I still have Brother Hao, don't I?"
Qi Hao was moved in his heart and muttered, "Wanwan, is there anyone more stupid than you in this world?" ”
Yin Suwan bent her lips and said with a smile: "Yes, Brother Hao, you!" ”
Scratched Yin Suwan's? Zi, Qi Hao Zhengse said: "Wanwan, this king heard that Master Jingkong has a junior disciple named 'Xiaoyaozi', who was also the apprentice of the old man Tianyuan. He's a great doctor, and if you find him, there's hope for your legs. ”
"Well, I believe Brother Hao." Yin Suwan nodded, hugged Qi Hao, and then said softly: "In the future, don't be embarrassed about Concubine Gu anymore, she is also very pitiful." ”
Qi Hao took a deep breath and said after a while: "Okay." ”
Holding Yin Suwan tightly, he only felt that there was a fire burning in his body.
"Wanwan, the ancients said, full of warmth and lust, should we ......"
Qi Hao's warm breath sprayed behind her ears, and Yin Suwan's body trembled. blushed and whispered, "Brother Hao, I'm ...... I ......"
After getting married for many days, except for the occasional few nights when Qi Hao would handle official business in the study, most of the other times would stay in her pleasant courtyard and sleep with her.
She could feel his nightly impulses, and she knew that he had been holding back because he was sensitive to her feelings, and she wanted to say that it was still daytime, and they could wait until the evening......
But she was really ashamed to say this kind of thing, so she had to say, "I...... Not ready yet. ”
Qi Hao listened, and the light under his eyes dimmed. withdrew the hand that was unbuttoning her, and pursed her lips: "Wanwan...... The coming day is long, and this king can afford to wait. ”
"Knock knock", hearing a knock on the door, Yin Suwan hurriedly motioned for Qi Hao to hug herself down, and then he wrapped her waist hard, making her unable to move.
"Princess, Mama Gui said that you ate too little at noon, so I specially boiled lily and lotus seed porridge for you." Shuang'er walked in with a porridge cup, and saw Yin Suwan sitting on Qi Hao's lap, and her little face instantly turned red. Hurriedly lowered his head.
Yin Suwan glared at Qi Hao, and her voice sounded unnatural: "I don't have an appetite for the time being, so I'll leave it for you to drink." ”
Shuang'er knew that he must have disturbed the good things of the prince and the princess, so he quickly dodged away in response.
Looking at Yin Suwan's red-faced appearance, Qi Hao laughed loudly.
"Miss, it's not good, it's not good!"
Gu Jinli was lying on the soft collapse to take a nap, the door was suddenly pushed open, and Aiyue ran in in a panic, "Miss, Jin Mei was taken away by Mama Gui, who was in charge!" ”
The brow furrowed. Gu Jinli stood up and said in a deep voice, "What's the matter?" ”
Aiyue hurriedly said: "I heard that it seems that Jin Mei put arsenic in the porridge because she hated Mama Gui for beating her last time, so she put arsenic in the porridge when Mama Gui was not paying attention." The point is that the porridge was boiled by Mama Gui for the princess! ”
When Gu Jinli heard this, her eyes turned cold, "Is there something wrong with the princess?" ”
Aiyue shook her head, "The princess has no appetite, so she gave the porridge to Shuang'er." Fortunately, Shuang'er only drank one sip, otherwise Da Luo Immortal would not have been able to save it! ”
Hexiang thought of something and asked, "Didn't you let you go and watch Jin Mei at noon?" How could she still run to the big kitchen? ”
Each courtyard has its own small kitchen, but Yin Suwan is the main concubine, so her meals are the same as Qi Hao's, and they are all made by the chef in the big kitchen.
Aiyue swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said timidly: "I...... I didn't think she was much of a deal, so I took one look at her and went to the backyard. ”
Gu Jinli turned her brain quickly, and her expression became solemn a little bit.
It stands to reason that even if Jin Mei really holds a grudge against that grandma, she shouldn't be so bold to do it directly.
Moreover, he almost harmed Yin Suwan......
Jin Mei is her own maid, and she must be responsible for something that happens.
There was a feeling that told her. It's not that simple.
"Let's go, follow me to the Pleasant Courtyard!" Putting on her shoes, Gu Jinli straightened her clothes, and walked towards Yixin Courtyard with Hexiang and Aiyue.
In the hall of Yixin Courtyard, Qi Hao sat on the main seat with a gloomy face, and next to him was the silent Yin Suwan.
In the center of the hall, Jin Mei was half-kneeling and half-lying on the ground with messy hair and disheveled clothes, and choked up: "Lord, princess, slave maid is really wronged!" ”
"Wronged?" Mama Gui held a leather whip in her hand, her old face was fierce, and she raised her hand to throw a whip to Jin Mei, "Someone once saw you sneaking into the kitchen, and then Shuang'er was poisoned." If it's not you, who is it? ”
"Ahh With a scream, Jin Mei wailed: "Mama, there is nothing to eat in the small kitchen, slave maid...... The slave just went to the big kitchen to steal a steamed bun. ”
"See...... When I saw the porridge stewed on the pot, I wanted to drink a little, but I didn't have time to ...... I heard footsteps, so I didn't even touch ......."
"Sophistry. Could it be that Shuang'er harmed himself? Before she finished speaking, Mama Gui added another injury to Jin Mei, "Tell me honestly, who instructed you to poison the princess with Mama's hand!" ”
Jin Mei rolled on the ground in pain, "Mama spares her life, Mama spares her life!" ”
Yu Guang caught a glimpse of Gu Jinli standing at the door, she finally saw the savior, stretched out her hand and cried: "Miss, Miss save me!" ”
Qi Hao stared at Gu Jinli with gloomy eyes, and snorted coldly: "It's just right to come, and it also saves the king from sending someone to the Fuyuan Courtyard to invite you!" ”
"Miss. The slave is wronged, woo...... Yes! "Jin Mei is crying? A handful of tears, a "snap", her crying stopped abruptly, and she was whipped again.
Taking her eyes off Jin Mei, Gu Jinli walked in with a calm face, and after saluting, she said lightly: "The concubine heard that Mama Gui brought Jin Mei over, I don't know what she did?" ”
"Mama Gui." Qi Hao raised his eyes and looked at Mama Gui.
Mama Gui understood and put away the whip. Filled with righteous indignation: "Jin Mei poisoned the porridge in an attempt to murder the princess!" ”
"Miss, that's not the case...... Jin Mei sobbed and cried breathlessly.
"I see." Gu Jinli nodded and asked, "What about ...... I don't know if Mama Gui has any physical evidence? ”
"Lord Wang, this is arsenic found in Jinmei's room!" At this time, a guard came in from outside with a packet of medicine.
Mama Gui pointed to the little girl with a hammerhead on the side, and said, "This is Bi'er, she saw Jin Mei enter the big kitchen with her own eyes." ”
Bi'er knelt down and hurriedly said, "Concubine Gu, the slave did see Jin Mei bending over. It seems that he is still holding something in his arms, and he looks sneaky. ”
"I didn't...... Woo, Miss...... The slave is wronged! Jin Mei really didn't think that stealing a steamed bun would get her into such a big trouble, so she shook her head vigorously.
Gu Jinli sat down, looked at the paper bag in the guard's hand, and said unhurriedly: "This arsenic was found in the house where Jin Mei lived before?" Or in the room of Shrugain? ”
The guard didn't know the intention of Gu Jinli's question, so he was stunned at first, and then said honestly: "I found it behind the wardrobe in the previous room." ”
"That's not the Fleur Temple." Gu Jinli looked at the maid named Bi'er again and asked, "When did you meet Jinmei?" ”
Bi'er secretly glanced at Mama Gui and whispered, "Probably...... It's probably around the clock. ”
"Lord Wang. Before the time, the concubine had already returned to the Fuyuan Courtyard with a few maids. If it was really Jinmei's poison, she would have taken the arsenic with her when she left, and she would never have left such obvious evidence. Gu Jinli hooked the corners of her lips and continued: "And from time to time, more than half an hour has passed, but it is convenient for someone to plant arsenic in the house where Jin Mei lived before. ”
"Perhaps...... Maybe Jin Mei left in a hurry and forgot about it for a while! When Mama Gui heard this, she immediately retorted.
Standing up, Gu Jinli walked up to Mama Gui and said quietly: "Then the side concubine still has to ask Mama a few more questions, is there a pharmacy in the palace?" ”
Mama Gui shook her head, "No." ”
Gu Jinli asked again: "Is there a special doctor?" ”
Mama Gui shook her head again: "No." ”
If the prince, princess, and other noble masters are unwell, they will go to invite the imperial doctor in the palace to come into the palace to see a doctor.
If the ladies, concubines, maids, and subordinates are sick, they can only go to the outside doctor.
Gu Jinli nodded, her voice cold: "According to Mama Gui's meaning, Jin Mei framed you because you scolded her last time?" ”
Mama Gui glared at Jin Mei fiercely, "Yes! ”
"In this way, Jin Mei hated Mama Gui first, and then she hurt Mama's heart." Gu Jinli smiled coldly, turned around and stopped looking at Mama Gui, and said to Qi Hao in a deep voice: "Lord Wang, since there is no pharmacy or doctor in the house, it can be seen that Jinmei's arsenic is obtained from outside the house. ”
"However, everyone in the house can testify that Jin Mei has been bedridden since she was beaten, and she is only getting better today, I don't know when she left the house? And how did you buy arsenic? ”
Seeing Qi Hao frowning, Gu Jinli knew that he should understand what he meant.
"Who enters and who goes out of the house, the guards guarding the door know best." Glancing back at Mama Gui's slightly pale old face, Gu Jinli said coldly: "Mama Gui, what do you say?" ”
Well...... It's a bit slower, but I really tried my best...... It's almost time to start school, and it's a bit much, sorry. Thank you Xingxing, Xiaofang, Duoduo and other relatives for their tips, thank you! I said before I put it on the shelves, I'm not a full-time author, so I don't really have a lot of time to code words. I can't wait, I can save it, I can chase other authors' articles, thank you