Chapter 139 Meet Liu Zhao in the Afternoon

After the afternoon, Gu Jiu was invited to the Baiyun Temple in the city.

Baiyun Temple is just an unknown small Taoist temple in the city, and the incense is not very strong.

"I've seen the Taoist priest!"

When Gu Jiu saw Taoist priest Xuanqing, the master of the Taoist temple, he gave a salute.

Taoist Xuanqing had a friendly face, "Immeasurable Heavenly Venerate, please come with the poor Taoist."

Daoist Xuanqing led the way, and Gu Jiu followed.

The Taoist temple has a quiet environment and few people. It is really a good place to talk about things.

Perhaps it is for this reason that Young Master Zhao set the meeting place at Baiyun Temple.

Passing through the hall, Daoist Xuanqing stopped, pointed to the back garden, and said to Gu Jiu, "Donor, please go by yourself. The person you want to see is right in front."

After all, Daoist Xuanqing turned around and left.

Gu Jiu took a deep breath and took a step.

Qingmei suddenly pulled Gu Jiu's sleeve, "Girl, it will be fine."

Wang Yi said immediately: "Sister Qingmei, don't worry, with me protecting the girl, I'll be fine."

Gu Jiu also laughed, pinching Qingmei's cheek, "You heard it, with Wang Yi by my side, I'll be fine."

Qingmei's expression relaxed a little, but she still let go of Gu Jiu, still a little embarrassed.

Gu Jiu reassured her and told her not to worry. Then go straight to the back garden of the Taoist temple.

From the outside of the Taoist Temple, the Taoist Temple should be small.

Passing through the corridor and entering the Moon Cave Gate, I found that it is not small, but a unique place.

The back garden is very delicately arranged, with small bridges and flowing water, rockery pavilions, and a Jiangnan scenery.

From the gazebo there is a sound of the piano.

Gu Jiu stopped for a moment and tasted the sound of the piano.

"Girl Gu is here, why don't you come up?"

A cold male voice came from the direction of the gazebo.

Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment, this voice sounded familiar.

Gu Jiu thought she had heard it wrong.

Didn't think much about it.

She stepped up and walked towards the gazebo.

The pavilion was surrounded by screens, and Gu Jiu saw seven or eight guards in strong suits outside the pavilion.

A house attendant greeted Gu Jiu, "Miss Gu, the young master has been waiting for a long time, please come quickly."

Gu Jiu hummed, "Thank you father-in-law."

Lin Shuping laughed, "You can't be a father-in-law, Miss Gu, please."

Gu Jiu walked up the steps, but the sound of the piano did not stop.

The servant Lin Shuping stopped Qingmei and the others, "Young master likes quietness, so I can only take care of the girl. You might as well wait here with me."

Qingmei was anxious, "Girl?"

Gu Jiu turned around and waved his hand, "Don't worry about me."

If Young Master Zhao wants to play tricks, he doesn't need to be so troublesome.

Gu Jiu turned a corner and entered the pavilion from the leeward side.

"It's you!"

Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment when he saw the man sitting on the chair.

Liu Zhao stopped playing the piano and made a gesture of invitation, "Miss Gu, please take a seat."

Gu Jiu suddenly realized. I finally understood why Young Master Zhao asked for her name to thank her for an appointment to meet her.

It turned out that Gongzi Zhao was Liu Gongzi whom he met in the northwest.

She thought she was a nobody, but she didn't know that as early as in the northwest, she had already made a name for herself in Gongzi Zhao.

The world is so small.

Seeing Gu Jiu stunned, Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows slightly, "Miss Gu seems surprised to see me."

Gu Jiu nodded, "It's really surprising."

After all, she sat down opposite Liu Zhao.

A maid came in, poured tea and water, took the guqin, and left the pavilion silently in a blink of an eye.

Liu Zhao smiled lightly, "I thought you had already guessed the identity of this young master, so you were afraid to avoid it."

Gu Jiu laughed at himself, "I only guessed one, but I didn't guess the second. I only thought you were a relative of the royal family, but I never imagined that you were Gongzi Zhao, the eldest son of King Ning, and the nephew of Marquis Lu. But After the identity is revealed, all the doubts have been explained."

Liu Zhao nodded, "Drink tea!"

Gu Jiu took a light sip from the teacup, following his good deeds.

Tea leaves are good tea leaves. From the taste, it should be this year's winter tea.

Putting down the teacup, Gu Jiu asked straight to the point, "How can you let go of my father?"

Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Gu Jiu with a half-smile.

Gu Jiu's face was calm, and he continued: "You chose to report the case to the Yin Yamen of the capital prefecture because you were interested in my father's new appointment, and you are not familiar with the situation.

After that, under your control, the case went out of control. From Xue's house to the East Palace, my father became a marionette in your hands. He was powerless to resist and could only act according to your will.

Young Master, my father has completed his mission to help you shoot a heavy arrow on the target of the East Palace. Now, should you get my father out of jail? "

Liu Zhao's face was expressionless, and he said in a cold tone: "Girl Gu really has a strong heart. Then tell me, why did this son go to the yamen to report the case in person?"

Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows and smiled, his smile was a little cold, "Of course it was to put pressure on my father. He is an official who just took office, and the son himself reported the case, how dare he perfunctory. Naturally, he should pay special attention to it. In this way, the son is in the middle. "

Liu Zhao lowered his head and smiled, "Is this young master so insidious in Miss Gu's mind?"

Gu Jiu pursed her lips and said, "I think you should know best whether you are so insidious."

Liu Zhao shook his head and picked up the teacup to drink tea. He didn't say that he wanted to let Lord Gu go, and he didn't say anything to reject Gu Jiu.

The air is quiet.

Gu Jiu was a little flustered. Could it be that the son's order to see her was not for negotiation?

She lowered her head and carefully analyzed Liu Zhao's every move after meeting, hoping to see clues from Liu Zhao's expression.

"Miss Gu seems very nervous?"

Liu Zhao finally spoke, but he talked about topics that Gu Jiu thought was irrelevant.

Gu Jiu raised his head and faced Liu Zhao, "Young Master, why did you meet me?"

Liu Zhao smiled.

Gu Jiu knew that Liu Zhao was good-looking, but he didn't expect Liu Zhao to be so good-looking when he smiled. With a little warmth, with a little kindness. And the cold him, like two completely different styles.

Liu Zhao said: "It's really rare, Miss Gu finally asked the most important question today."

Gu Jiu's face suddenly turned red.

Liu Zhao had an expressionless expression on his face, "Please ask Mrs. Gu to say hello to Mr. Gu after returning to the mansion."

Gu Jiu is stunned, what does it have to do with Mr. Gu?

Then, Liu Zhao gave her the answer.

"By the way, help this son, what should I give to this son? This son has limited patience and doesn't like to wait for others."

Gu Jiu's face changed again and again, and his expression was uncertain.

"Young Master and my old man know each other?"

Liu Zhao nodded slightly and said indifferently, "I've met you a few times, and I've spoken twice. I'm asking Miss Gu to do this. Otherwise, this young master can only come to the door in person and have a chat with Mr. Gu. "

There is a threat in Liu Zhao's words.

Gu Jiu didn't get angry, but felt cold all over.

What the hell did Mr. Gu hide that made Liu Zhao think so much.

Moreover, Liu Zhao just made a threat, saying that he would come to the door to talk to Mr. Gu in person.

Gu Jiu heard from these words that Liu Zhao's visit was a disaster for Gu Fu, not a good thing.

I'm afraid that as soon as he arrives at the door, everyone in the capital will hear the wind. Then, Gu Fu will become the target of public criticism.

In the severe winter, Gu Jiu was in a cold sweat.

She didn't know what Mr. Gu was hiding. It is because you do not know that you are afraid.

Gu Jiu subconsciously licked his lips.

Bitter mouth, chapped lips.

She picked up the teacup and took a gulp. It was not until he met Liu Zhao's gaze that Gu Jiu calmed down.

She secretly took a deep breath and told herself not to let the other party see the truth.

Gu Jiu calmed down and faced Liu Zhao, "I will bring the son's words. But I still have to ask, how did the son let go of my father?"

"You think this young master can rescue Master Gu?"

Gu Jiu nodded his head, "This case has been under the control of the son from the very beginning. I think that even if my father was imprisoned, it was also in the son's plan. I will persuade the old man to hand over the things. Then the son is You shouldn't have to show some sincerity."

Liu Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Gu Jiu indifferently.

Being stared at by Liu Zhao, Gu Jiu seemed to be in an ice cave, shivering with cold all over.

I just heard Liu Zhao say: "On the first day of the first lunar month, there will be a palace banquet in the palace. My son hopes that Miss Gu will perform well at that time and not disappoint everyone."

Gu Jiu was stunned, "The palace banquet? How can I participate in the palace banquet? I am not qualified to participate."

Liu Zhao said with a cold face: "At that time, you will be eligible to participate in the palace banquet."

Gu Jiu stared suspiciously at Liu Zhao, unable to guess what medicine he was selling in the gourd.

"what do you want to do?"

"I don't need you to do anything extra, you just need to perform well and do your part."

Gu Jiu frowned, "I'm sure I can attend the palace banquet?"

Liu Zhao nodded, "Of course!"

Gu Jiu breathed a sigh of relief.

If she can attend the palace banquet, does it mean that Master Gu will be released soon and the official will be restored. Only in this way can she be eligible to participate in the palace banquet.

She lowered her head and bit her lip.

It's just that she couldn't see through Liu Zhao's purpose.

Tell her to perform well at the palace banquet, what is the purpose of it.

Liu Zhao obviously knew what Gu Jiu was struggling with.

He said to Gu Jiu, "This young master advises you not to think wildly. It's just an ordinary palace banquet, and you don't need to make it so complicated."

Gu Jiu didn't believe what he said.

Since it was an ordinary palace banquet, why did she specifically tell her to behave well? too weird.

Gu Jiu was not afraid to speculate Liu Zhao with the utmost malicious intent, this person would definitely not do meaningless things.

Then Liu Zhao obviously didn't want to talk deeply, so he picked up the teacup and ordered to evict the guests, "Girl Gu, it's getting late, you should go back. As a girl, don't stay out for too long."

Gu Jiu gritted his teeth, and smiled again in a blink of an eye, "Last time in the northwest, you asked Zhao San to give me a silver note, which relieved my urgent need. I am very grateful."

Liu Zhao looked indifferent, "That's what you deserve."

Gu Jiu nodded with a smile, "Young master, take care, I will leave first. I hope to see my father return home safely as soon as possible."

Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows and smiled, noncommittal.

Gu Jiu knew that the key to getting Mr. Gu to return to the mansion smoothly lies in Mr. Gu.

Gu Jiu got up to say goodbye and left the pavilion.

She walked down the steps and saw the guard Zhao San.

Zhao San was very happy to see Gu Jiu, and grinned, "How is Miss Gu recently? How are you and my son talking?"

Gu Jiu smiled at Zhao San, "Thank you for Zhao Huwei's concern. For this meeting, thank you Zhao Huwei."

Zhao San hurriedly waved his hand, "Girl Gu, don't thank me. It's the young master who wants to see you, and it has nothing to do with me."

"Cough cough..."

Two coughs came from inside the pavilion.

Zhao San's expression changed, "Miss Gu, go back first. I won't tell you."

Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, and looked back at the pavilion, but naturally she didn't see anything.

However, she can make a bold guess. Liu Zhao obviously doesn't like Zhao San breaking the news about him in front of outsiders.

Gu Jiu didn't know, the corners of her mouth were upturned, looking like she was in a good mood.

Qingmei and the others saw Gu Jiu exiting the pavilion and hurried up to meet him.

"Girl, are you alright?"

Gu Jiu shook his head, "It's okay, let's go back."

"The slave-maid just met Zhao San. Could it be that the son-in-law is the son of Liu from the northwest?"

Qingmei suppressed her voice, looking in disbelief.

Gu Jiu nodded slightly, "Go back and talk about it."

Qingmei raised her heart.

Unexpectedly, the Liu Gongzi whom he met at the Tianmen Temple in the northwest turned out to be the eldest son of His Royal Highness Prince Ning, Gongzi Zhao.

Qingmei didn't dare to think deeply about this matter.

It seems that when you think about it, you will discover the incredible truth.

The truth is terrifying.

When walking out of the Taoist temple, Qingmei's face was still pale, which attracted Er Zhuang's concern.

Qingmei shook his head at him, "Hurry up and send the girl back to the house."

Er Zhuang nodded, but couldn't help but ask: "Do you want to go to Shili Hutong, girl? The shop is doing well. The girl said that the business of running water is a crime, and the little one has already started looking for people. After the New Year, you can start it up. ."

Gu Jiu got on the ox cart and said calmly, "Next time I have a chance, I will go to Shili Hutong. I won't go today, I have to rush home."

"Xiao understands, Xiao Xiao will send the girl back to the house."

Er Zhuang drove the ox cart and sent Gu Jiu to the back door of Gu Mansion.

The back door is an alley. The alley is quiet, and there are no people coming and going.

Gu Jiu got out of the car and opened the back door to enter Gu Mansion.

Xiao Cui had been guarding the back door, and when she saw Gu Jiu coming back, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Girl, you are back."

Gu Jiu hummed, "Is there any news?"

Xiaocui shook her head, "Now everyone in the house is worried, what if the master doesn't come back?"

Gu Jiu pursed his lips and said loudly, "Don't worry, the master will return safely. Where will the master be?"

Xiao Cui was stunned for a moment, surprised that Gu Jiu would ask about Old Master Gu's situation.

She said, "I didn't hear any movement from my concubine, so the old man should be drinking in the room."

Gu Jiu nodded, did not go back to the backyard, but went straight to the outer courtyard to meet Mr. Gu.

As soon as I arrived at the gate of the courtyard, I heard the old man Gu singing, accompanied by the laughter of the maids.

Gu Jiu frowned, a little disgusted.

Qingmei said: "Girl, there is a smoky atmosphere inside, so don't go in. So as not to contaminate the girl's eyes."

Gu Jiu shook his head, "It's okay. After returning to the capital, I didn't say goodbye to the old man, but this time it was just a coincidence. You asked the doorkeeper to inform the old man, and said I'm here. Let your maids get out of here."

Although Qingmei didn't want Gu Jiu to enter, lest she see an unsightly scene. However, Gu Jiu's attitude was firm, and she couldn't help it. She could only knock on the door and let the doorkeeper tell her.

The gatekeeper spit out the shell of the melon seeds and glanced at Gu Jiu.

"It's really rare today, why is the second girl here?"

Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows and smiled, but said nothing.

Qingmei hurriedly sent her purse, "Auntie please let me know, my girl is filial, so she came to pay my respects to the old man."

The old woman took the purse, and her face finally looked better.

You know, if she stays here, she may not receive a purse for a year and a half. Therefore, the purse sent by Ome is still very rare.

"Second girl wait, I'll report to you. By the way, clean up the inside and drive out those slutty hooves."

"Thank you ma'am."

Qingmei said thank you.

Grandma went in.

After a while, the screams of the maids, the scolding of the old woman, and the roar of the old man Gu came from the room.

It's a mess, and you can imagine what's inside without seeing it with your own eyes.

Soon, several disheveled maids ran out of the house.

When they saw Gu Jiu, they were not embarrassed. Instead, they smiled at Gu Jiu generously.

Someone else greeted Gu Jiu, "Second girl is here, what are you doing standing there. Second girl hurry in, the old man is inside."

"Pooh!"

Xiao Cui was disgusted and spit a few maids directly.

The maids were unhappy, "Well, you bitch, even you insult us. I will tear your face."

After saying that, he grabbed Xiao Cui's face.

"What are you still doing?"

Gu Jiu's face was stern, and Wang Yi rushed up, picked up the maids, and threw them on the ground.

"Oh, oh... I killed someone..."

The woman who was guarding the door heard the movement and ran out, and saw several maids clamoring for the sky and grabbing the ground, with her hands on her hips, "Cry, cry, cry, mourning."

Immediately afterwards, she smiled again and said to Gu Jiu: "It's cleaned up inside, the second girl is going in quickly, the old man is waiting. I'll deal with it here, a few cheap hooves, don't understand the rules, all of them are itchy. Just a fight."

Gu Jiu nodded, "Thank you, Auntie."