Chapter 178: It's up
Bai Shao also understood Gu Jiu's worries, and echoed them: "Yes, and didn't you ask Mr. Zhuang to write a recipe this time, what he came up with is definitely not wrong." ”
The recipe for this cosmeceutical is the final product of the Zhuangzi period, which Gu Jiu and Mr. Xiang polished together. Zhuangzi also looked at the finished product, and praised Gu Jiu's ingenuity at that time, and praised her for being so good.
Hearing this, Gu Jiu smiled and said, "You will relieve my heart." ”
But in the end, I put some mind at ease.
After finishing grooming, she had breakfast again, and told Bai Shao to clean up her things in Guijiu Courtyard, and she took Bai Shu to Rongchun Hall.
Today, according to the rules, I want to go to ask Mrs. Qin for peace, Gu Jiu had an unpleasant relationship with her before, but now that he is in the house, Gu Jiu will not do anything that makes people chew the root of their tongues.
She went late as always, and when she arrived, Rongchun Hall was lively.
Gu Jiu and the others were under the corridor, and when she saw the maid going in to spread the word, she even listened to the voices of the people in the lower room very leisurely.
The third lady Wang who was laughing was the third lady, who had always been a long-sleeved dancer, and a few children were laughing and echoing, which made the old lady Qin laugh constantly.
But after the maid passed the word, the laughter stopped, and after a while, the maid came out and saluted, "Mrs. Shizi, the old lady invites you to come in." ”
Hearing this, Gu Jiu knew why the previous person's smile was slightly paused, but she didn't care at all, nodded her head, and walked in.
Anyway, if she has done enough to save face, even if Old Madam Qin wants to pick on her, she can't find her.
"Say hello to Grandmother."
Seeing Gu Jiu coming in, Old Madam Qin's smile narrowed slightly, and she said lightly: "Well, sit down." ”
There was a bit of coldness in his voice, Gu Jiu didn't care, he thanked him in response, and greeted the others before he took a seat.
Although Qin Zhao inherited the position of the Duke of Ming, because of the trouble some time ago, the Lin family went out for treatment, Fang Qing was abandoned, and even a pair of children with her were forced to move out of the Duke of Ming.
In this way, the big house that is still in Rongchun Hall is still in the vein, and only Gu Jiu, the granddaughter-in-law, is left.
For the initiator of the Lin family, although Old Madam Qin did not have a good impression, she also felt that Gu Jiu in front of her was not very pleasing to the eye.
After all, the people she had sent out to follow Gu Jiu before, not only did they not find the Lin family, but they were also dumped by her.
If it weren't for Qin Zhao's own relationship later, I'm afraid that Fang Qing wouldn't be able to get out of prison so easily.
Thinking of the silver of the white flowers that were sprinkled out, Old Madam Qin's flesh ached, and at the same time, she felt that her heart was not a taste.
Originally, this money didn't have to be spent, and Gu Jiu ......
She also took away 100,000 taels before!
Old Madam Qin didn't think that they were at fault first, didn't they all say that there was no treachery and no business, as if the Gu family was clean. But this Gu Jiu is really not like words, he dares to do such harm to his mother-in-law's family, is it possible that he thinks that the Lin family can support her?
Old Madam Qin was dissatisfied with Gu Jiu, so she didn't pay much attention to her when she spoke, and only said to the second lady: "The summer purchase that was handed over to you the day before yesterday, but how are you prepared?" ”
It's the end of March, and now that summer is coming, it's time to get everything ready.
This matter is full of oil and water, it was originally Fang Qing's work, but now Xia Qing has been abandoned, and there is no place for her in the house. Old Madam Qin herself was not energetic, so she could only hand over this errand to the second room.
After all, compared to the third room of the concubine, she is relatively more pleasing to the eye when she looks at the second lady.
Hearing Mrs. Qin's inquiry, the second lady hurriedly replied with a smile: "Mother don't worry, everything should be arranged, and it can be done in two days." ”
Previously, the second lady was reluctant to steal Fang Qing's limelight, and she was a thorn in their side, so she was still a little clumsy. But now the situation in the house can be described as changing, and she doesn't have to deliberately save face for anyone now.
The second lady considered and said her own arrangements again, and then saw that Old Madam Qin nodded with satisfaction: "You did a good job." ”
She did her job properly, which made Old Madam Qin's heart feel a lot more comfortable.
Seeing this, the third lady Wang on the side felt a little uncomfortable, but this mother-in-law's partiality was like this, she dismissed herself in a moment, and said with a smile: "Now there is only more than a month left before the Duanyang Festival, and now it's time to prepare, right?" ”
After walking a Fang Qing, the third lady also reaped some benefits, and in general, she was not completely unhappy.
Hearing this, Old Madam Qin nodded and responded, "Naturally, you just look at it and do it." ”
She hung Gu Jiu for a while, assigned work to the second and third rooms, and at the end she cared about her grandchildren, but she left one Gu Jiu behind.
At this time, Qin Zhijin felt that something was wrong, and peeked at Gu Jiu, but saw that the other party didn't care at all, and even had an impeccable smile from beginning to end.
Perfect to blameless, it can be used as a model of pampering.
She nodded in her heart secretly in appreciation, and her heart was really popular for a long time, and this sister-in-law's demeanor and demeanor were indeed worthy of the eldest brother.
Qin Zhijin only thought of this, and saw that Old Madam Qin finally remembered Gu Jiu, because she asked, "Next month is Zheng'er's birthday, right?" ”
The person she asked was Gu Jiu, and Gu Jiu also replied: "Back to the old lady, on the eighth day of the next month, it will only be more than ten days away." ”
Hearing this, Old Madam Qin nodded and responded, "As his daughter-in-law, you should also prepare what you should prepare." ”
Even if she hates the Lin family no matter how much she hates it, Old Madam Qin also knows that it is Qin Zheng who is supporting the family now.
Qin Zhao was refuted by the saint this time, although he was the Duke of Ming, he lost face and became a laughing stock. Originally, Old Madam Qin didn't pay attention to Qin Zheng's birthday, if it weren't for the fact that this was a good time for Qin Zhao to maintain the relationship between colleagues, she wouldn't bother to ask about the other party's birthday.
Hearing Old Madam Qin's words, Gu Jiu thought about it for a while, and then understood what the other party meant.
She sneered in her heart, but her face didn't show it at all, and she only said, "Grandmother said yes." ”
Even a Dragon Boat Festival has to be prepared a month in advance, and when it comes to Qin Zheng's birthday, only now do you remember it?
If Old Madam Qin forgot, Gu Jiu didn't believe it. When I mention it today, I'm afraid I have some idea in my heart.
She was slandered in her heart, so she heard Mrs. Qin say again: "At that time, you don't have to be outside, just do it at home, go back and prepare a post, and invite his colleagues and friends to come to the house to have a lively time." ”
Qin Zhao is in trouble now, and Qin Zheng, who is his son, should have to save face for his father.
What Old Madam Qin said was reasonable, and Gu Jiu only played sloppy with her: "When the prince comes back in the evening, the granddaughter-in-law will ask him what he means." After all, this is his birthday, so naturally he thought about it. ”
As soon as these words came out, Old Madam Qin's face sank, and she said, "Why, can you still wronged him at home?" ”
Gu Jiu was not afraid that she would be angry, but just smiled lightly: "What you said is that the family naturally can't wronged him." ”
But what kind of home is this Ming State Mansion?
Xu is Gu Jiu's smile was too piercing, Old Madam Qin's face stiffened, and she said in a deep voice: "Of course, the family can't wronged him, and you, since you are married to the Ming State Mansion, you must abide by your duty." The previous things, thinking about urinating at your age, don't care about you, but you have to know right and wrong in your heart. Not to mention anything else, the first thing is not to learn from your mother-in-law! ”
The Lin clan has been disguised all their lives, but who knew that once the mask of hypocrisy was removed, there was such a fanged attribute hidden inside.
When Old Madam Qin thought of the loss she had suffered on the other party, she felt very depressed, and she didn't even eat much in the past few days.
Seeing Gu Jiu's attitude at this time, he immediately took this opportunity to teach her a lesson.
Who knew that as soon as these words came out, he saw Gu Jiu smile: "What my grandmother said is that I naturally can't learn from my mother." ”
What she said sounded like that, and Old Madam Qin's face softened a little, and she nodded, "It's good that you know." ”
Who knew that before Old Madam Qin's words fell, she could hear Gu Jiu restrain her smile and say coldly: "That's natural, if you learn from her weakness and generosity, and you are poisoned and murdered by the concubine when you turn around, won't it let the villain succeed again?" ”
As soon as she said this, Old Madam Qin's smile instantly froze on her face, and her laughter and anger were intertwined, showing a bit funny. 518 Chinese Net
And the other people in the room also restrained their smiles, or worried or watching the show, and roamed back and forth between Old Madam Qin and Gu Jiu.
Is this a clear suspicion?
The third lady Wang is the one who loves to watch the excitement the most, and she almost pinched her palms to restrain the corners of her lips that wanted to laugh, but the joy in her eyebrows and eyes could not be concealed.
She said, this Mrs. Shizi is a brainless person, and now that her wings are not hard, she dares to fight with Mrs. Qin, really when she can call the shots in this Ming State Mansion?
Gu Jiu naturally felt those gloating gazes, but she didn't pay attention to them, she just looked at Old Madam Qin without evasion.
And Old Madam Qin was already angry with her attitude, so she gritted her teeth and said, "Gu Jiu, there are some things that you can't talk nonsense!" ”
What does it mean to have another villain poison her, what does it mean that the Lin family is generous, and who are you piggybacking on?
Does it mean that she has no way to manage the house, so she let the Lin family be poisoned by Fang Qing?
Or is he hinting to himself that if Qin Zheng has a concubine in the future, he will also poison her?
Hearing the coldness in Old Madam Qin's words, Gu Jiu just raised his eyebrows and said lightly: "But to tell the truth, grandmother forgive me." ”
"You mean to say that Qin Zheng won't be able to take concubines in the future?"
Old Madam Qin deliberately confused the topic, but Gu Jiu was depressed for a moment. Probably because Qin Zheng had never taken a concubine in her previous life, so when she thought of one more person in this family now, she was really a little uncomfortable.
However, this feeling was only for a moment, Gu Jiu quickly adjusted his mentality, and said with a smile on his face: "What did you say, the concubine is not jealous." I'm just saying, to prevent a man from having a beast's heart. After all, when she looked at Aunt Fang's gentleness and gentleness, no one knew that it was a scourge of poisoning people, wasn't it? ”
These words stabbed Mrs. Qin clearly, but Gu Jiuxiao was gentle, and when she finished saying this, she added with a smile: "Don't blame grandmother, I was born in a merchant and don't know much about the rules, the only thing I like to tell the truth." It's just a straight temperament, if you don't like it, please read it and take care of me when I'm young. ”
Gu Jiu's attitude made Old Madam Qin angry enough, but the other party blocked her first, if Old Madam Qin really punished Gu Jiu now, she would have a reputation as a junior!
Mrs. Erfang also came out to speak for her: "Ah Jiu, this child is not bad-hearted, don't blame her mother." ”
Old Madam Qin glanced at the second lady, and her heart became more and more unhappy, but now that Fang Qing let people take the handle, the family only spent a lot of money on Fang Qing, so she appeased her son, and now she has to give her daughter-in-law a face.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Qin said lightly: "Although she is young, she is already married, and when you come to the Guogong Mansion, you have to abide by the rules, and you can't play a child's temper anymore, understand?" ”
She said this to Gu Jiu, but she also had the meaning of beating others.
Gu Jiu agreed with a smile, not caring about the other party's attitude.
Anyway, she was happy when she said it, and she went back, and if Old Madam Qin wanted to tear her face, she wouldn't mind.
However, it's a pity that the other party doesn't want to tear his face at all, Gu Jiu naturally knows the reason, and sneered in his heart, if Qin Zheng knows what his current role is, I don't know if he will regret being in a high position at a young age, thus becoming the hope of the family's burdens?
But just thinking of this, Gu Jiu smiled helplessly, he was on duty in Dali Temple, and he followed his heart, not to open the back door for others.
Thinking of this, she smiled again and said, "Thank you for the old lady's magnanimity. ”
It's just that smile, how annoying it looks.
Old Madam Qin was not in a good mood, but after saying two or three words, she waved her hand and let them all go down under the excuse of tiredness.
After the winner left, Old Lady Qin took a deep breath, twisted her eyebrows and said, "This daughter-in-law married the wrong one, and she actually caused a disaster!" ”
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Gu Jiu naturally didn't know what Old Madam Qin said of herself, and after she came out of Rongchun Hall, she was stopped by the third lady Wang: "Ah Jiu, wait a minute." ”
Hearing this, Gu Jiu paused, turned around and saluted with a smile, and asked quietly, "What advice does the third aunt have?" ”
Seeing this, the smile on the third lady's face remained unchanged, and she teased very closely: "What are you asking about, can't I call you if it's okay?" ”
Her face is kind, and her smiling appearance is very close to the relationship, but Gu Jiu took a step back quietly, avoided contact with her, and said softly: "What the third aunt said is that I asked the wrong thing." ”
For some reason, she always had an inexplicable vigilance towards the third lady, so she didn't want to contact the other party.
The third lady didn't notice the change in her attitude, but still smiled and said: "It's okay, the third aunt is just idle, I want to invite you to sit with me, you have been busy before, and we haven't talked properly." ”
In all fairness, the ladies of the big house and the third room originally had nothing to say, but they were all nodding friendships, not to mention her nephew and daughter-in-law, who was a generation younger.
Therefore, Gu Jiu just smiled as always: "The third aunt should not give up, but I still have to go to the shop today, and I really can't leave, please forgive me." ”
Seeing this, the third lady sighed and smiled with some disappointment: "I see, then you have to come to me to sit here another day, otherwise you will dislike your third aunt." ”
Hearing this, Gu Jiu only smiled and laughed, but did not fully accept it, the two exchanged a few words of greeting, and then Gu Jiu turned around and left.
Who knew that she hadn't walked a few steps before she saw the maid in the second room coming over, and saluted with a smile: "Mrs. Shizi, my wife wants to invite you over." ”
Gu Jiucai resigned from the third lady, and when she turned her head, she saw the second aunt's personal maid calling herself, and her first reaction was to smile and excuse herself: "I still have some things, can it be done later?" ”
Hearing this, the maid replied with a smile: "Madame said that there are some important things to tell you, and if you can't delay too much time, Mrs. Shizi will have tea time." ”
When the other party said this, Gu Jiu would not look good if she excused herself, plus she was also a little curious, the second lady had never been close to her, so what was the matter with deliberately calling herself in the past this time.
So she thought about it, nodded in the end and said, "Okay, then let's go over." ”
Seeing that Gu Jiu just followed the maid in the second room like this, the third lady Wang's face suddenly became a little unpleasant.
She hadn't gone far, so the conversation between the two of them was in her ears.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with what Gu Jiu did, the second lady had something to invite, and deliberately said that it would not take long for Gu Jiu to lose face.
And the third lady obviously just wants to gossip, Gu Jiu wants to go out, and it is also appropriate not to go with her.
However, seeing this scene in the eyes of the third lady, she felt extremely uncomfortable.
The little maid on the side also put on eye medicine in a low voice: "This lady of the world, she is too good at watching people put down dishes, right?" ”
Doesn't this understand that you can't look down on Sanfang as a concubine?
When she said this, she snorted coldly and said in a low voice: "Isn't it just to watch people put down dishes, this hasn't been separated yet, she will first distinguish the noble and the lowly!" ”
That Qin Zhao is the eldest son, and he is the Duke of Ming Guo, Gu Jiu is married to the son, and he is still such a competitive Qin Zheng, and it is appropriate for the big house to have a high heart.
But what about the second room, isn't it just that it occupies a concubine character, and the others are also on an equal footing with their own master, Gu Jiu has such a good attitude towards the second room because of that concubine character, it is simply too much!
"I was still thinking about wooing her, but now I look at it, it's okay!"
The third lady shook her hand happily and was afraid to leave, and the maid hurriedly followed when she saw this.
The faces of the master and servant were not very good-looking, and the maid on the side fanned the flames, but it stirred up the anger of the third room.
Gu Jiu didn't know that his unintentional move actually caused the other party to over-interpret.
After she followed the maid all the way to the second room, she saw the second lady waiting for her in the room.
"Say hello to the second aunt."
Seeing Gu Jiu's salute, the second lady hurriedly smiled and helped her, while saying, "Ah Jiu is here, sit down." ”
Gu Jiu thanked him, and then asked with a smile, "I don't know what happened to the second aunt calling me over?" ”
Hearing this, the second lady did not say it directly, but waved her subordinates away, and only after the two of them were left in the room, she said, "Actually, it's not a big deal, just show you something." ”