Chapter 742: Brother Xi's Wish
Chu Yueli delayed for some time before going out to see Brother Gu Xi. She knew that the eldest princess didn't want to see her, so she prepared to climb over the wall after dark. Seeing that it was still early, she came to the tavern selling braised pork and poured herself a few drinks. I didn't want to buy drunk, but as I drank it, I felt worried.
At the same time, Bai Yunjian, Gonggong Tao and Gu Jiuxiao returned to the imperial capital one after another and gathered in their private residences, but they did not see any trace of Yirenfang, and they dispersed.
Gu Jiuxiao returned to the mansion and was stunned when he saw the dowry piled up in the courtyard. He immediately stopped Mama Li, who was sorting out the bride price and put it into the warehouse, and asked, "Mama, what's the matter?" ”
Mama Li smiled and saluted, "Congratulations to Master Hou." The emperor gave marriage, and these were dowry gifts from the prince to the young lady. ”
Gu Jiuxiao's face changed, and he immediately rushed to the study, found the eldest princess who was reading the account book, and asked, "Mother, why did the emperor marry Brother Xi?" ”
The eldest princess put down the account book and replied: "Brother Xi is well-behaved and sensible, the prince has always liked her, why not ask the emperor to point out a good marriage for her?" ”
Gu Jiuxiao sneered and said, "Good marriage? The prince's dog thing, benevolent on the surface, ...... in private"
The eldest princess shouted, "Shut up! ”
Gu Jiuxiao took a step forward and said coldly: "Do you think that the crown prince is likely to sit on the throne, so you are in a hurry to marry Brother Xi to the crown prince!" In order to protect herself, my mother really did everything! ”
The eldest princess was furious, stood up suddenly, and shouted, "Presumptuous! Hongu is not doing this for you! ”
Gu Jiuxiao sneered and asked, "For me?" Why does my mother say everything is for me? My mother asked me if I liked it. Mother, I thought that after all these things, you could already see that our feast was already in ruins......"
The eldest princess was frightened by Gu Jiuxiao, and slapped her in the mouth: "Shut up!" ”
Gu Jiuxiao stepped back, and the eldest princess's slap missed. The eldest princess hurriedly walked out from behind the table, went to the door, opened the door, and looked around, only to see Zhao Buyu standing far away.
Gu Jiuxiao said: "I sent the people around me, let Han Han keep an eye on it, and didn't allow others to pass by." ”
Only then did the eldest princess put her heart back in her stomach, closed the door, glared at Gu Jiuxiao, with a calm face, and said, "You are the marquis of the Great Banquet, and you will live and die with the Great Banquet!" Beware of the misfortune that comes out of the mouth! ”
Gu Jiuxiao sneered and said, "Uncle Emperor let me die, I will die in front of the feast, how can we talk about coexistence and death?" ”
The eldest princess's face became very ugly. slowed down and said, "The holy decree has been issued, and Brother Xi has to marry no matter what." Marrying the crown prince is the crown princess, what's so bad? ”
Gu Jiuxiao asked, "What's good?" Did Brother Xi ever say that he likes the prince? Even if the mother is in charge and marries Brother Xi to Bai Yunjian, the son will not be so angry! The white clouds are not a good thing, and the prince is simply not a thing! Besides, marrying the crown prince, that's called continuation! His crown princess was tossed to death by him a long time ago! ”
The eldest princess sat back in her chair, picked up the account book again, and said lightly: "The late crown princess is blessed, and Brother Xi is different. ”
Gu Jiuxiao slapped his hands on the table and said, "Mother! That's Brother Xi, that's the daughter you gave birth to in October! You know she's not suitable for a life of intrigue, so why do you have to be like this......"
The eldest princess threw the book and said angrily: "Why?!" Because you can't be fine! Because the Gu Mansion can't fall! Do you think that the royal family and nobles only have to enjoy?! You must understand what it means to sacrifice yourself! ”
Gu Jiuxiao didn't give an inch, and said, "Over the years, haven't we sacrificed enough?" How else to sacrifice?! As long as the mother is willing to give up the honor of the eldest princess, the son will take his mother and Xi Geyin to live a life without worrying about food and clothing! ”
The eldest princess's eyes trembled slightly, and she finally said: "Then, without power and power, let others bully?" ”
Gu Jiuxiao said disdainfully: "It's not enough to have money, you still need power?!" It's not enough to have power, but also to honor?! Mother, one can't be too greedy. ”
The eldest princess swept the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone on the table, and shouted, "Don't say it!" ”
Gu Jiuxiao didn't hide, the ink splashed on his body and face, like a black teardrop.
The eldest princess calmed down and said with a cold face: "This matter has been decided, and we will not discuss it again." ”
Gu Jiuxiao was so angry that his hands trembled, but because this person was his mother, he was helpless. Gu Jiuxiao walked out of the study, feeling helpless, but he couldn't get out of this predicament. Their family has already angered the emperor by losing half of the "black ban", and if he asks the emperor to take back the holy decree after his mother's request, it will be like child's play, and he will definitely give the emperor an excuse to clean up the Gu Mansion.
Gu Jiuxiao was like a puppet, walking all the way back to his courtyard. When I passed by Gu Xige's yard, I saw her standing in the yard, not knowing what she was thinking.
Gu Jiuxiao walked over, rubbed her head with his hand, and said with a smile: "Silly girl, what do you want?" If you're getting married, why don't you have a good rest? He reached out and tugged at her big, "Go back to the house." ”
Brother Gu Xi looked at Gu Jiuxiao and said, "Second brother, don't worry about me. Everywhere I went, I lived in a yard. It's just moving from one yard to another. ”
Gu Jiuxiao felt a pain in his heart, but said with a smile: "How can I worry about you?!" My brother loves everyone, which one doesn't hurt in the palm of his hand? ”
Brother Gu Xi took out a handkerchief, wiped the ink on Gu Jiuxiao's face, and said, "Second brother, I will be fine, don't worry." Don't quarrel with my mother about my business, my mother is not easy. ”
Gu Jiuxiao asked, "How do you know...... I quarrel with my mother? ”
Gu Xige smiled: "Look at the ink on your face, you must have annoyed your mother." After that, he stuck out his tongue and looked naughty. In fact, the panic in my heart is only known to myself.
Gu Jiuxiao sighed lightly, took Gu Xige's hand, and said, "Let's go, go inside the house, it's cold outside." ”
Gu Xige asked, "Have you caught up with Sister Ali?" ”
Gu Jiuxiao shook his head.
Brother Gu Xi looked disappointed.
Gu Jiuxiao asked, "Do you have something to do with her?" ”
Brother Gu Xi subconsciously shook his head, but nodded again, and said, "Sister Ali promised me that she would take me out to play." I...... I want to go out and have fun before I get married. ”
Gu Jiuxiao proposed, "Brother will take you out to play." ”
Brother Gu Xi asked, "Can you let Sister Ali be together?" ”
Gu Jiuxiao didn't know how to answer, when he saw someone poke his head out from the side of the big water tank and replied, "Then what are you waiting for?" Let's go! ”
Brother Gu Xi looked at Chu Yueli, and his eyes lit up instantly, as if fireworks had bloomed. These eyes, not to mention, are like those of a child, sparkling with pure joy and longing.
Gu Jiuxiao looked at such a happy brother and Chu Yueli, who was like Sister Tao, and his heart was soft. Faintly, my nose was sour, and I wanted to cry.
Gu Jiuxiao also wanted to spoil Brother Gu Xi and let her enjoy herself before marriage, so the three of them hit it off, forcibly took away the girl who shook her head, and disappeared into the courtyard.