Zhou Gu didn't sleep well when he returned home last night. He woke up early in the morning, sat quietly on the bed for a while, then lay down again and closed his eyes.
The long eyelashes cast a thick shadow under his eyes, and his heart was filled with emotion.
He couldn't go to the Shen Mansion to see the eldest lady, nor was he qualified to go. He went there to give Su Rong eye drops, which was also annoying.
He doesn't want to be a nuisance.
Although the emperor deliberately suppressed the news of what happened in the capital last night, many mansions in the capital still heard the news. Since Zhou Gu was fully involved in the whole process, the Duke Protector's Palace naturally knew that the eldest lady of the Su family, the governor of Jiangzhou, had come to the capital, and was Su Rong rescued him and moved to Shen Mansion.
The Duke's wife went to Princess Sheng'an's yard early in the morning to discuss with her, "Mother, should my daughter-in-law come to visit her?"
The eldest princess of Sheng'an said: "Ye Guixue should go to see Mrs. Shen today. You will definitely run into him if you go. It's not appropriate for the two of you to collide with each other."
The Duke's wife also knew clearly, "Where will my daughter-in-law go tomorrow?"
Princess Sheng'an considered it carefully and said: "Let's send someone to deliver a message first!"
Today's Su family is different from the past. The identity of Princess Su Rong is no longer a secret. The Su family is close to the East Palace again. The prince has gained power again. Now there are more people who want to curry favor with the Su family. Duke Protector of the Country Because Su Rong broke off the engagement, the government is inevitably a little embarrassed, so it would be better to send a message first.
The Duke's wife nodded, "My daughter-in-law is going to see Brother Gu."
Yesterday, when Zhou Gu came back late, she, the mother-in-law, didn't say a few words to him, and was called to the study by the old Protector.
Princess Sheng'an waved her hand, "Go!"
The Duke's wife got up and left the courtyard of Princess Sheng'an and went to Zhou Gu's courtyard.
When the Duke's wife arrived, Zhou Gu was still lying on the bed. After being informed that the lady was here, he slowly got up from the bed, washed briefly, and then shuffled out to see the Duke's wife.
The Duke's wife looked at the dark shadows under his eyes and asked him, "Did mother come early? Did it disturb your sleep?"
Zhou Gu shook his head and rubbed his eyebrows, "No, I couldn't sleep, I was already awake."
The Duke's wife looked at him and said, "Why did you leave the government and participate in such a big case yesterday? Didn't His Majesty tell you a long time ago that you would not be allowed to intervene?"
Zhou Gu simply said that he was going to the East Palace and happened to meet Su Rong who was also going to the East Palace. Later, he insisted on following her.
After hearing this, the Duke's wife nodded, "Su Rong is really powerful. The case of the precious concubine has shaken the sky in Beijing. Your Majesty did not attend the court today. It is said that after the trial of the precious concubine from the prison last night, he fell ill when he returned to the palace. Yes, please call the imperial doctor."
She sighed with emotion: "Who would have thought that the person behind the scenes is actually the precious concubine? I really don't understand what she is doing?"
It stands to reason that although she has no heirs, she is His Majesty's favorite concubine after all. In the past few years, she has been favored by the Sixth Palace in the palace, but she has not really offended anyone to death. She should be able to be a favorite of any prince who ascends the throne. There is no need to put yourself through such trouble with the treatment of a royal concubine.
Zhou Gu sneered, "What can I do? She should be from General Pingxi's Mansion in Beibei."
The Duke's wife was stunned, "How do you say this? Wasn't she sent to the palace by the Nanping magistrate?"
Zhou Gu shook his head, "In recent years, the Pingxi General's Mansion in northern Hebei has gained a lot from precious concubines, but the Nanping Marquis' Mansion has not gained as much as the Pingxi General's Mansion."
His Majesty fell ill partly because of Precious Concubine. He really doted on Precious Concubine; and partly because he might have discovered later that there was someone behind Precious Concubine. It is self-evident who has benefited from Precious Concubine all these years. Even if the precious concubine is not recruited, the emperor still feels that he has been fooled by Pingxi General Zhang Ping these years, and he is angry and angry.
The Duke's wife thought about it carefully, and she was really serious for a moment, "General Pingxi's Mansion is not easy to deal with." She looked at Zhou Gu, "When you met His Highness the Crown Prince yesterday, did His Highness tell you when the results would be released?
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"It's coming soon. It won't take more than a few days."
The Duke's wife asked: "After the results are released, will you leave the capital?"
Zhou Gu nodded.
The Duke's wife asked tentatively: "What did you say when you were staying with Su Rong yesterday? What is her plan now? Will she go to Nanchu after everything is settled in Beijing?"
Zhou Gu pursed his lips, "I said I couldn't let it go, and she and I were worried. She probably won't go to Nanchu in a short time. She still has many unresolved issues."
The Duke's wife looked at him, "Then..."
Zhou Gu raised his eyes and met the gaze of the Duke's wife. The bitterness in his heart surged upwards, "Mother, I can't let go, and I don't want to let go."
The Duke's wife nodded, "If you can't let it go, then you can't let it go. Just do whatever you want!"
As a mother, she had too many regrets herself, and she didn't want her son to have any regrets.
Zhou Gu twitched the corner of his mouth and said softly: "But my son doesn't want to annoy her. Mother, what do you think I should do?"
The Duke's wife didn't know either, and shook her head, but she still used the experience of those who had been there to guide him, "Mother doesn't know either, but I know that there is no such thing as a free banquet in the world, whether you get a precious thing or a person,
It’s all about giving.”
Zhou Gu nodded, "My mother said yes, so my son will go to Nanchu."
Even if she had the support of Ye Xiangfu, even if she had the 100,000 soldiers and tiger talisman given to her by Ye Guixue, he still wanted to help her.
The Duke's wife's eyes were gentle, "Protect yourself and bring more people. I have sent a letter to your grandfather. He will send you a group of secret guards from the Cui clan to protect you. They should be able to arrive before you leave the capital.
Yes. Mother, I don’t ask for anything else, I just want you to be well."
The eldest son has the resources of the legitimate eldest grandson of the Duke Protector's Palace. Although the second son is also a legitimate descendant, compared with the eldest brother in charge of the family, the resources placed on him are reduced by half, let alone a concubine. There are too many risks outside, especially for him
He had to go to Nanchu. As a mother, she could only get it for him from her family.
Zhou Gu wanted to say no, he could just bring his own people, it was easy to use, and he had to hide his whereabouts, it would be inconvenient to bring too many people, but looking at the resolute look in the eyes of the Duke's wife, he could only shut up and say thank you, "Thank you very much.
Mother."
When the Duke's wife saw that he agreed, she breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Mom will send a message to Mrs. Shen later to see when it is convenient for Mrs. Shen to visit."
Zhou Gu felt sad and nodded.
The Duke's wife didn't know how to help him, so she could only say: "When the time comes, you will accompany me."
Zhou Gu said "hmm".
So, on that day, Mrs. Guogong's post was sent to the Shen Mansion. At that time, the eldest lady had taken Su Rong, Su Xingze and others to the Xie Mansion in Dongsi Hutong. Madam Shen received the post and sent someone to
He was sent to Xie's Mansion.
The group of people entered Xie's Mansion. The old man who was guarding Xie's Mansion was so happy that the courtyard had already been cleaned. After the eldest lady and others came in, they moved into each courtyard respectively, filling up Xie's Mansion in no time.
The old man's eyes were dazzled and he was overjoyed. "This house is finally empty. After so many years, I have been really bored. I thought the master could stay here for a few more days, but who would have thought that after only a few days, the master would live in Shenyang?"
I'm here now, and now I'm finally back."
The eldest lady patted the old man on the shoulder, "We can't live in this Xie Mansion forever. Although we are a family, there is a word "thank you" on the door plaque. We will go to high school when we leave. It would be best if your majesty can grant you a mansion. If
If you can’t, you have to buy another mansion.”
The old man's joy was visibly gone, and he immediately sighed again.
Su Rong said with a smile: "Don't be sad, old man. My eldest brother has accepted Uncle Xie's friendship, so he will be allowed to live in this mansion forever. The mansion given by His Majesty may not be as good as Uncle Xie's."
"That can't be in vain." The eldest lady glared.
Su Ronxiao, "What did mother say about us? Although Uncle Xie and we have two surnames, in what way are we not the same family? When I go to Nanchu, Uncle Xie will definitely not trust me. He should be coming with me."
Let’s go…”
The eldest lady was stunned, "Is he going to follow you?"
Su Rong nodded, "Absolutely! I haven't asked him yet, but he should be inseparable, otherwise he wouldn't have helped my father since he took office. I don't want my father to get started as soon as possible so that he can get away.
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"That's it." The eldest lady was speechless for a moment.
Su Xingze's eyes were dark, "You only want your husband to accompany you, but you don't want me to go."
Su Rong giggled, "You are the only seedling in our family. Big brother, if you leave with me, what will happen to your parents and sisters? You should take root in the capital!"
Su Xingze was helpless, "That's it, hurry up and clean it up!"
The eldest lady took a look at the sky and felt that it was getting late, so she quickly ordered people to clean up quickly, and then said to Su Rong: "I will still follow you tonight..."
"No." Su Rong stopped her in horror, "Mom, you live by yourself."
She didn't want to be tortured by someone with a bad sleeping position.
Seeing her retreating, the eldest lady gave up the idea and scolded with a smile, "Damn girl, you think I care less about you."
After she finished speaking, she went to her yard.
Su Rongzhu breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to walk to her yard, the gatekeeper sent a message saying it was from the Shen Mansion. She took it and took a look and saw that it was the Duke's wife of the Protector's Mansion.
Post, I paused for a while, then took it to chase the eldest lady.
