Gao Fuli's heavy expression didn't look like he was joking.

Zhulu pursed her lips and did not speak.

What life outside the palace was like, she couldn't remember clearly. The bustle of those disturbances is nostalgic and unfamiliar.

The room fell silent.

Gao Fu didn't want to say that the situation outside the palace was not good. When the first emperor was alive, the hidden dangers left behind are still there today. Prince Rong is just the biggest target. Beneath his shadow lies many people and many things.

Zhulu pondered for a moment, looked at him and said, "As said, there are so many internal and external troubles, how should we share the worries of our mother?" ”

Gao Fuli shook his head: "It's better to do nothing now." The water is too deep to get to the bottom of it. ”

Zhulu looked at him with frowns: "If you can't do it, you have to do it." People can't live just what they can do. ”

Gao Fuli was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then laughed out loud.

"You've really changed, you're becoming more and more like a mother."

She's tougher than ever.

Zhulu sat back down, picked up the tea bowl and took a sip gently: "Since Niangniang cares so much about Weiyuanhou, you should pay more attention." In the end, Miss Xi is still from their family, and they and the Meng family are also in-laws. ”

Gao Fuli said "um" heavily: "Actually, I already have some clues in my hands." ”

Zhulu got up and said, "Ten days later, I will come again, I hope you can have good news for me." ”

"I'll do it, don't worry."

After the two explained a few more words to each other, Zhulu was ready to return to the palace.

She was about to go out, but turned around again: "By the way, did you find out who the person who followed me secretly in the back last time?" ”

Gao Fuxing nodded: "I found out, it's a foreigner, and it looks like it's a business, but it's not." ”

Zhu Lu frowned, a little unconvinced: "They came all the way from the palace, aren't they people from the palace?" ”

Gao Fuli shook his head: "If it is a person in the palace, he will not be so sloppy and found out by you." ”

It seems that there are a lot of things that have accumulated in front of him.

After sending away Zhulu, Gao Fuli thought about it a little alone, and then sent someone to call Xiao Dongzi.

He was beside high welfare, eating and drinking spicy food, and his face was ruddy and energetic.

The high benefits relieved him for a few days, and now it was time to ask.

"You've been here for a few days. How's it going? What are your plans for the future? ”

Xiao Dongzi smiled and said, "Father-in-law, you are my nobleman, and I plan to follow you in the future." ”

Gao Fuli smiled lightly when he heard this. It seems that this kid is relying on himself.

"It's not in the palace now, you might as well call me Master Gao."

He called "father-in-law" one by one, which made him uncomfortable to listen to it.

Xiao Dongzi knew that he was speechless, and hurriedly raised his hand and slapped his mouth lightly. "Look at my stupid mouth, I said the wrong thing."

Gao Fuli didn't mind and said, "Do you know anyone else in the capital?" ”

Xiao Dongzi's eyes flashed slightly, and he just shook his head: "If I knew someone, I wouldn't have fallen into such a field." ”

Gao Fuli pondered for a moment before he said: "As the saying goes, rely on your parents at home and rely on your brothers when you go out." Who else in your family doesn't? ”

Xiao Dongzi still shook his head: "There is no one in my family anymore." ”

Back then, he was sold into the palace by someone's son, so how could he have any relatives to speak of.

"If you know a few friends, I can give you the money to do a little business." Gao Fu continued to quote him.

Xiao Dongzi was naturally moved when he heard it.

Now, he is living well under the fence, but after a long time, there are many variables.

However, he did not forget his purpose.

"Master Gao, you are really righteous. Unfortunately, I'm stupid and don't have the skills to do business. It's a pity to lose the master's money. I'll just follow the master, there are so many shops in your hands, I can find something to do casually, and it's not difficult to eat. ”

When Gao Fuli heard this, he knew that he was prepared.

It doesn't look like it's scheming, but this strict defense is not a casual pretense.

The expression on Gao Fu's face became gloomy.

He put down the tea bowl and whispered, "No, right." It seems that your friend is not my friend anymore. ”

"Huh?" Xiao Dongzi reacted slightly, and his face suddenly changed.

Gao Fu was not ready to be polite, clapped his hands, and motioned for the people waiting outside the door to come in.

They were all tall and strong young people, and at first glance they were people who practiced martial arts.

Xiao Dongzi's hands trembled unconsciously, and the new tidying up was only bad.

"Father-in-law Gao, no...... Master Gao, what do you mean by this? ”

Gao Fuli raised his eyelids, and his face was still smiling: "We are all people from the palace, I didn't want to touch you, but unfortunately, you refused to tell me the truth." I'll have to find another way. ”

After he finished speaking, he instructed the people behind him, clamped Xiao Dongzi, and saw him arrested: "Lock him in the dungeon and let him take a look." ”

There was a dungeon in his house, which he had built himself.

Most of the people locked up inside are people who have offended him.

Gao Welfare is a very skilled person, he knows how to get people to speak the truth.

Xiao Dongzi was scared in his heart, and before he could make a move, he couldn't help but tell the truth.

Sure enough, there is a person hiding behind him, and this is really related to the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion.

……

A few days later, Meng Xilan got the news that her sister Meng Xiqiao's health was getting worse and worse, and she couldn't afford to get sick.

The last time I saw her, she was just haggard, and she didn't look bad. Why did you suddenly fall ill?

Also, her child is also sick now, which is too much of a coincidence.

Every time at such a time, there is only one person who can share Meng Xilan's worries, and that is Jiao Changqing.

He heard some wind in advance, so he prepared in advance.

However, this matter was not as smooth as Meng Xilan imagined.

When Jiao Changqing appeared in front of the Weiyuan Marquis's Mansion, he actually ate the closed door.

The queen was sympathetic to her sisters' intentions, but she was ignored by the people of the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion.

Jiao Changqing had the heart to insist, but he had to go back to the palace to restore his life.

Meng Xilan saw that he had returned without work, and she had a plan in her heart.

It's not as simple as slapping her face, they must have something to hide.

After so many years, they have been peaceful, why did they suddenly have a difference?

Meng Xilan calmed down and let Jiao Changqing go again.

This time, the Marquis of Weiyuan finally understood how to be hospitable.

They beckoned Jiao Changqing to go in and drink tea and dinner, but they just didn't let him see Meng Xiqiao.

Jiao Changqing knew very well in his heart that they did not welcome his arrival.

It's just that Jiao Changqing never expected that the old marquis would actually see him in person.

The old marquis is also sixty-three years old this year, his body is still very strong, his body is thin, and his back is straight.

"Wei Chen has seen the old marquis." Jiao Changqing saluted respectfully.

The old marquis looked at Jiao Changqing with a solemn face, raised his hand, and motioned for him to get up and speak.

"Doctor Jiao, we haven't seen each other for a few days."

Their relationship is not close, and they have only had a few encounters.

"The old marquis is in good health, and it's a good thing that he can't see Weichen." Jiao Changqing responded lightly.

"Okay, Imperial Doctor Jiao let you run for nothing today, and when you go back, please bring a message to the queen mother, and say that I appreciate her compassion and intentions."

The old marquis used a flat tone, wanting to let him leave.

It's not the first time that Jiao Changqing has dealt with this kind of scene.

"Old marquis, Weichen came by order, I haven't seen my wife, it's really not good to go back and make a business."

The old marquis smiled lightly when he heard this, as if he had heard something funny.

"Imperial Doctor Jiao, you are the person the queen mother relies on the most. I won't blame you. Don't worry, there are always people in my house who take care of me, so don't worry. ”

"Master Hou, Niangniang is the master, and she relies on Weichen's medical skills. Therefore, Wechen must do his part! "Jiao Changqing is neither humble nor arrogant." Since the minister is here today, he must see the second lady. ”

The old marquis lost patience, stretched out his hand and patted the table and said, "Presumptuous! ”

Seeing this, Jiao Changqing slowly stood up, but there was no fear or uneasiness on his face.

"If I hadn't looked at the queen's face, I would have kicked you out a long time ago. There are no rules, who do you think you are, you can be the master of the queen's mother, but you don't want to be able to do it in my Weiyuan Marquis Mansion! ”

The old marquis is not a patient person, and with a few polite words, his true temperament is revealed.

He didn't wait for Jiao Changqing to speak, so he ordered someone to invite him out.

This kind of treatment is naturally embarrassing.

Jiao Changqing kept a calm face and left the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion.

When Meng Xilan heard this, a wave of anger rose in her heart.

But angry to angry, she also noticed something unusual.

The old marquis has a bad temper, she knows. But his hostility towards Jiao Changqing is too problematic.

Thinking about it like this, Meng Xilan was even more worried about the situation of her sister Meng Xiqiao.

Is she really sick? Still is......

Thinking too much about things, she accidentally dropped the tea bowl in her hand on the ground.

She forgot to call someone, and subconsciously reached out to pick it up, but accidentally cut her finger.

Blood...... The last thing Meng Xilan likes to see in her life is blood.

In the evening, Zhou Youchen came to see her, and when he saw that her finger was injured, he couldn't help frowning: "What's the matter?" ”

Meng Xilan smiled slightly: "It's okay, it's just careless." ”

Zhou Youchen knows her too well, and the more she says it's okay, the more she is fine.

"Don't laugh, tell me the truth."

If she refuses to speak, he will call all the people in the palace and ask for clarification.

Meng Xilan didn't want to hide it from him, so she said: "Before, the concubine's sister entered the palace once, and the emperor knew. ”

Zhou Youchen nodded: "It's your cousin." ”

He walked over to her side, put his arm around her shoulder, and told her to speak slowly.

Anytime, as long as she has something, he will calm down and listen carefully.

"The concubine's cousin had spoken to me, and she seemed to be in a bad mood. It may be because the child is sick. I was worried about her, so I asked Jiao Changqing to go over and take a look. His medical skills in this palace are the best. But ......"

When she said this, she paused deliberately: "The old marquis drove Jiao Changqing back." Moreover, he also said something very unpleasant. ”

Zhou Youchen also went to know the old marquis's temper very well, so he said: "Why don't you listen to the law?" ”

Meng Xilan smiled lightly: "She said that the concubine is nosy. also said that Jiao Changqing was the master of the concubines, but he couldn't be the master of his Weiyuan Marquis. ”

Zhou Youchen immediately frowned when he heard this.

"Don't be angry first, the concubine doesn't care about this sentence. It is the attitude of the old marquis towards his concubines. The Meng family and the Hou family have always been good friends, and they are in-laws. Everyone has been taking care of each other for so many years, why have they changed their attitudes? ”

Meng Xilan stared at Zhou Youchen's eyes and said word by word: "The old marquis is snub to his concubines, and he is snub to the emperor." He should know that very well in his heart. ”