With Emperor Wende's approval, under the auspices of Gu Jiu, the Gu family quickly made an engagement with the Marquis of Lu's mansion and hired him.

Even though Mrs. Lu Hou was dissatisfied with this marriage, especially dissatisfied with being in-laws with Mrs. Xie, she could only hold her nose and bear it.

Fortunately, Mrs. Xie is not Gu Ting's biological mother, but a stepmother.

Otherwise, Mrs. Luhou would vomit to death.

She whispered to the servant girl in private, I don't know what Mr. Gu thought back then, that he would help a concubine upright.

The servant girl pursed her lips and said with a smile: My servant heard from the old man in the Gu residence that when Mrs. Xie was young, she was outstanding in appearance and good at serving others, Master Gu was very satisfied.

After the original spouse passed away, Xie's eldest brother was valued by the East Palace, and Mr. Gu couldn't wait to help Xie to be righted.

Everyone in the Gu family opposed Mr. Gu's decision to help the Xie family, but they still couldn't stop the determined Mr. Gu.

Mrs. Lu Hou joked casually, You can inquire clearly.

The servant girl smiled and said: The servant girl should share the worries of the madam. Taking advantage of the last meeting between the two families, the servant girl deliberately made friends with the maidservants of the Gu family, and even agreed to go shopping together in a few days. Madam please allow me!

Mrs. Luhou hummed, and nodded, Go ahead. Find out more about the situation of Gu's family. I'm really worried about Man'er marrying into such a family. It's a pity that Gu Ting can't live alone.

The servant girl came up with an idea, After the little general Gu and the girl get married, they will definitely return to the northwest. Can you let the girl go to the northwest as well?

Mrs. Lu Hou shook her head slightly, The generals who have always been stationed at the border are not allowed to bring their family members with them. This is the court's law.

The servant girl lowered her voice and said, May I ask Mrs. Zhao for help? Before, because our Hou Mansion was married to the Gu family, His Majesty was so angry that he went to Weiyang Palace to beat the empress himself.

Later, this matter was settled by Mrs. Zhao, which shows that Mrs. Zhao's influence in front of His Majesty is extraordinary. If Mrs. Zhao came forward, maybe the girl would really be able to follow General Gu to join the army in the northwest.

Mrs. Lu Hou still shook her head, This will break the rules. It will be used as an excuse to attack Lord Hou, so you can't do it like this.

The servant girl sighed, I can only wrong the girl to live in the Gu Mansion after marriage, and to be filial to her parents-in-law.

Thinking of her daughter's filial piety in front of Mr. Gu and Mrs. Xie, Mrs. Lu Hou vomited.

Her precious girl doesn't need to pay attention to people like Mrs. Xie on weekdays. After marriage, she has to be filial in front of Mrs. Xie,

If you do small and low, you will be angry.

Thinking of the scene where the mother-in-law treated her daughter-in-law harshly, Mrs. Lu Hou wished she could rush to Gu's mansion, pointing at Xie's nose and yelling at her shamelessly.

She rubbed between her eyebrows, We'll discuss this matter after Man'er returns to Beijing. But Mrs. Ben should visit Mrs. Zhao. Take Mrs. Ben's name card and hand it to the palace.

The servant obeys!

...

When Gu Jiu received Madam Luhou's letter of greeting, she knew it in her heart.

She was also present when the two families met last time.

Although Mrs. Lu Hou concealed it very well, Gu Jiu could still tell that Mrs. Lu Hou was not satisfied with this marriage. The one who was most dissatisfied was Mrs. Xie, followed by Mr. Gu.

Only because of Luhou's decision, Mrs. Luhou did not object and agreed to the marriage.

Gu Jiu said to the servants of Luhou Mansion: Please report back to Mrs. Hou, three days later, I will sweep the couch to welcome you!

...

Three days later, Mrs. Lu Hou came to the palace with her maid.

Gu Jiu greeted him personally at the second gate.

I've seen Mrs.!

Madam Zhao is too polite, there is no need to be polite.

Gu Jiu said with a smile: Today we only talk about relatives, regardless of status, okay?

Madam Lu Hou nodded again and again, A family, that's exactly how it should be. In the past, my wife did not come to the palace very often, but since my empress entered the palace, my wife has come less often.

Auntie, please! The palace is a little deserted compared to before, I hope Auntie won't dislike it.

How can Madam Ben dislike her?

The two talked and laughed and entered the east courtyard.

Serving tea and greetings.

The atmosphere between the two was very harmonious.

Mrs. Lu Hou took Gu Jiu's hand and said happily: I didn't have much contact with you before, and I always thought you were arrogant and innocent. But I didn't know that it was my wife who misunderstood you. My wife has never seen someone like you. A junior who knows how to be courteous and sensible.

Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, Auntie doesn't think I'm vulgar, so I'm satisfied.

Who would think you are vulgar. It must be that the person's eyes are wrong.

Gu Jiu said with a smile: My natal family background is not obvious. In recent years, many people have said that the younger generation came from a small family. It is understandable that the rules are not good.

It's all nonsense. Your natal family background is not obvious, but it doesn't mean that the rules are bad. The person who said this is obviously jealous of you.

Thank you, aunt, for your understanding.

Gu Jiu solemnly thanked you.

Mrs. Lu Hou hurriedly grabbed Gu Jiu. Immediately after she came back to her senses, she realized that she had jumped into the hole Gu Jiu dug.

Isn't it because she dislikes the Gu family that she came here today?

Now that the words have been spoken, what should I say next?

Mrs. Lu Hou is worried!

It is said that Mrs. Zhao is a shrewd and powerful master, as expected.

People have long guessed the purpose of her trip, and buried a hole in her words.

Immediately, Mrs. Lu Hou was a little unhappy.

This is too calculating.

Gu Jiu smiled knowingly, and refilled Madam Luhou's teacup.

Madam doesn't know something. I am very happy to know that my brother is about to marry a wife. I have met Miss Man'er several times, and she is an excellent girl. It is his good fortune that my brother can marry her, and he is also a high-ranking man.

When Mrs. Lu Hou heard Gu Jiu take the initiative to admit that Gu Ting was superior, she felt a little better.

She coughed lightly, My wife will never object to the marriage arranged by the Hou Ye, at most she will only pick on one or two things.

Thank you Madam for your tolerance. When a precious girl wants to get married, parents should be picky. Gu Jiu said understandingly.

Mrs. Luhou nodded secretly, Gu Jiu was quite sensible. The matter of digging a hole before can be ignored.

Gu Jiu continued: My brother, Gu Ting, only has three months of marriage leave. Once the holiday is over, he will go back to the Northwest.

Mrs. Lu Hou frowned immediately, It's hard for my family Man'er to stay alone in the vacant room. It's okay if I can conceive smoothly, but if I can't conceive, how can I survive this day?

After speaking, Mrs. Lu Hou wiped away her tears.

She is so sad.

As a mother, daughter-in-law, and mother-in-law, her multiple identities made her very aware of how difficult it is for a woman to leave her husband and have no children around her.

When she thought of her own daughter going through such suffering, she naturally felt uncomfortable.

Gu Jiu took out a handkerchief and wiped Madam Luhou's cheeks, Ma'am, don't cry. My eldest sister has endured such pain. Although I can't empathize with it, I can understand the difficulty.

It's not enough to just understand! Pity my Man'er. Master Hou is really cruel. Knowing how much suffering he has to endure as the wife of a general stationed at the border, he betrothed Man'er to your brother Gu Ting. If Gu Ting can return to the capital Madam Ben will not complain. However, he is destined to go back to the northwest border, and it will take many years before he comes back.

Don't cry madam, there is always a solution to everything.

Mrs. Luhou shook her head again and again, Border generals are not allowed to bring their family members. This is the court's law. For the sake of Lord Hou, we must not break the rules.

Gu Jiu nodded, I know, I didn't intend to break the rules.

Mrs. Lu Hou was stunned, with a puzzled look on her face.

Gu Jiu smiled softly, and said, I have some property in the northwest, and I have been short of someone who can manage it all these years. If Miss Man'er does not give up, I would like to ask her to help manage the property in the northwest.

Mrs. Lu Hou was overjoyed, You really have property in the northwest?

Gu Jiu nodded, There is a small industry located in the northwest, and Master Hou also knows about it. It's just that the northwest is bitterly cold, and many people can't stand the climate and food there.

It's okay, it's okay! Man'er is now... Hahaha, I mean Man'er has always been looking forward to the northwest, and has always said that he will go to the place where his father and brother work. It's just that it can be done like this? Will there be one in the palace? Opinion?

Gu Jiu smiled and said: It's okay! Just take it as a tour of my property for me, and go back to Beijing once or twice, and it can be regarded as an explanation to the palace.

If this is true, after Man'er and General Gu get married, they will be able to stay together forever, without having to endure the pain of being separated for a long time.

Gu Jiu reminded in a low voice, Man'er went to the northwest, so she can only live in Jinzhou City.

Mrs. Luhou laughed, My lady understands. The military camp is an important place, so naturally no female relatives can accompany you.

But Lu Hou is Pei Man's father, as long as he speaks, Gu Ting can often go out of the barracks to meet Pei Man. It is even possible to build a house outside the barracks.

In short, the sky is high in the northwest and the emperor is far away. How to operate it all depends on Lu Hou's words.

The premise is that Pei Man can leave the capital openly.

As long as you leave the capital, all problems will no longer be problems.

Mrs. Luhou never expected that there would be a surprise when she came to the palace today.

The problem of Pei Man staying in the capital alone was solved by Gu Jiu in no time.

She said: As long as the palace doesn't ask about this matter, my wife will solve the follow-up questions. All in all, my wife would like to thank you, you have been of great help.

Gu Jiu quickly said: Auntie is polite. Thinking of Man'er is thinking of my elder brother. We all hope that the two of them will be well.

Mrs. Lu Hou left contentedly.

After Pei Man and Gu Ting returned to Beijing and consulted their opinions, the matter could be put into operation.

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