Qing Mei brought a bowl of Tremella soup, cursing, "Damn Tao Hong, she feeds the girl with thin liquid every day, but she doesn't feel wronged at all.
"The servant went to the small kitchen and saw a bowl of Tremella soup being stewed inside. After asking around, the servant found out that it was for Tao Hong to eat. During the time when the young lady was sick, did she take any tonic food? I'm afraid that Tao Hong embezzled all the good things given by the government."
Gu Ting was furious: "Tao Hong is a slut; she should be killed with a knife."
Gu Jiu smiled with her eyebrows curved. The way Gu Ting cared about her reminded her of her two brothers in her previous life. They also cared about her so much and didn't want her to suffer any grievances.
However, the two brothers are more careful and patient than Gu Ting.
Gu Ting is playful and often runs out and is not seen by anyone.
Gu Jiu asked Qing Mei to put the Tremella soup on the bedside table and ate it bite by bite.
The Tremella soup is sweet and has rock sugar in it; it is delicious.
Gu Jiu ate very contentedly; she liked sweet food. But in her previous life, she had a heart disease and could not eat as much as she wanted.
In this life, when she recovers her health, she will definitely try all kinds of delicious food.
After eating a few bites, Gu Jiu took the handkerchief and gently wiped the corners of her mouth and asked, "How is Tao Hong now?"
"She's been dragged away. I heard he's breathing in more than out. I'm afraid he won't make it through the night."
Gu Jiu nodded, understanding.
She then asked, "Where are the others?"
"After the maids in the storeroom finished beating the girls, they followed the lady and left, saying they were going to the upper room to apologize. Xiao Cui and Xiao Hong were still kneeling in the yard, waiting for the lady's punishment."
Gu Ting said at the side, "If it were up to you, I would kick both Xiao Cui and Xiao Hong out. Keeping such disloyal maids would only bring disaster."
Gu Jiu curved her eyebrows and said with a smile, "Brother, can you let me handle the things in my yard by myself?"
Gu Ting saw Gu Jiu smile, so he also smiled, "Okay, it's up to you. Don't be soft-hearted; don't be polite to those two slaves."
Gu Jiu nodded. "I know."
Then, she asked Qing Mei, "Did you get the key back that you left with Tao Hong?"
Qing Mei nodded, took out the key from her arms, and gave it to Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu was very excited, finally getting the key. The third purpose of this scene today, to control the financial power, was also achieved.
She put the key away and kept it close to her body.
"Qing Mei, pour me a glass of water."
"Sister, are you okay?"
Gu Jiu shook her head. "It's okay. Eating too much Tremella soup is a bit greasy; just drink some water."
"I'm glad my sister is okay."
Qing Mei poured a cup of warm water. "Drink some water, Miss."
Gu Jiu held the teacup and took a sip of warm water. The warm water flowed down her throat to her stomach, and he felt warm all over, and she finally had some strength.
She curved her eyebrows and smiled, "Qing Mei, did I scare you before?"
"I have been frightened for a long time. But servant is not afraid of Tao Hong no matter how scared she is, as she can expose her wicked heart and dog-heartedness."
Gu Jiu smiled lightly. "Thank you for your hard work today."
"It's not hard for me. Miss, servant has a question, but servant doesn't know if I should ask it."
"You ask."
Qing Mei thought about it for a while before asking, "Miss, how can you be sure that Xiao Cui and Xiao Hong will identify Tao Hong?"
Gu Ting was also very curious: "Yes, sister, how can you be sure that the two maids will identify the lowly maid Tao Hong?"
I'm also gambling on my luck; is it okay to say that?
Of course not.
It's so embarrassing to say it out loud.
Gu Jiu coughed lightly, pretending to be mysterious and wise, and said, "Xiao Cui is a stupid girl, but not a fool."
"Today, I deliberately tried to sow discord between her and Tao Hong, and Tao Hong really fell for it. She was very critical of Xiao Cui and almost slapped her in the face."
"By the time my father arrived, Tao Hong's fate was basically lost. At this point, no matter how dumb Xiao Cui was, she knew what to choose. "
"What about Xiao Hong?"
Gu Jiu took another sip of warm water. "As for Xiao Hong, she is a clever girl who loves to play tricks. She is greedy and vain, but she has always been suppressed by Tao Hong. If Tao Hong is in trouble, given her personality, there is a 70% chance that she will add insult to injury."
After listening, Gu Ting sighed, "Sister is really smart."
Qing Mei also said, "Miss, you are really amazing. You have figured out everything."
Gu Jiu lowered her head and smiled.
Oh, now that I think about it, I really seem to be quite impressive. What should I do if I am proud? Then continue to be proud, live proudly, and live this life proudly!
The medicine is ready.
Qing Mei helped Gu Jiu drink medicine.
Gu Jiu smelled the medicine and took a deep breath. This medicine was right for her condition.
She took a small spoon and drank it spoonful by spoonful.
Gu Ting asked, "Sister, is this medicine hot? How about I help you drink some?"
Gu Jiu laughed at him, "How can you take medicine carelessly? Brother, please stop saying such stupid things."
"It's okay. I'm strong. I don't mind taking some medicine."
After saying that, Gu Ting patted his chest twice to prove that he was really strong.
Gu Jiu shook his head. "The medicine is not hot. The temperature is just right. Brother, you can go back. I'm fine here."
"I'll stay with you."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Brother is always impatient to come to the backyard. You have been with me for such a long time today, and I have received your concern. Besides, I also want to sleep for a while after taking the medicine. Do you think brother will watch over me while I sleep?"
Gu Ting smiled embarrassedly, "Then I will go back first and come to see you tomorrow."
Gu Jiu nodded.
Gu Ting also reminded Qing Mei, "Take good care of the young lady. If you have any problems, send someone to find me."
"Yes Master!"
Gu Jiu finished drinking the medicine and took a rest against the bedside. She was sweating all over after drinking the medicine, which was quite uncomfortable.
"Qing Mei, ask someone to bring a basin of hot water so I can wipe myself."
"Wait a moment, young lady. The servant will get some hot water."
When Qing Mei walked out of the main door, she saw the two maids, Xiao Cui and Xiao Hong, still kneeling in the yard.
"Sister Qing Mei, the miss..."
Qing Mei said with a straight face, "You just keep kneeling until the miss tells you to stand up."
Xiao Cui and Xiao Hong both looked disappointed.
Xiao Cui's voice suddenly dropped. "Yes!"
Xiao Hong was clever: "Sister Qing Mei, can you help us beg for mercy in front of the miss? It's not that we don't want to kneel down because we are not sincere. It's just that we have been beaten with ten boards and are bleeding. We are afraid that our legs will be hurt if we continue for too long."
Qing Mei glared at Xiao Hong. She was indeed a smart person, and the miss was right about her.
Qing Mei said, "I'll tell the Miss."
Xiao hung was overjoyed. "Thank you, Sister Qing Mei."
Qing Mei fetched some hot water and brought it to the bedroom.
"Miss, let me wipe your body for you."
Gu Jiu sat up, took off her clothes, and secretly glanced at Xiao Doubao. The whole place was flat, and she felt sad.
"Qing Mei!"
"The servant is here."
"Who were you talking to outside just now?"
"To answer the question, Miss Servant, talk to Xiao Hong and Xiao Cui. Do you want to wake them up?"
Gu Jiu thought for a moment and said, "Let them up after half an hour."
"Servant, remember this."
After wiping her body, Gu Jiu changed into a pair of cotton underwear, which was very comfortable.
She took out the key and handed it to Qing Mei. "Open the cabinet and see how much is left inside."
Qing Mei took the key, opened the cabinet, and took out all the things inside.
There were two rolls of silk, one piece of satin, one roll of brocade, and five rolls of cotton.
There was also a purse, which contained the money accumulated over the years.
The total amount of silver was twenty-two taels and three cents, and the total amount of copper coins was three hundred wen.
"Miss, this is all the money left." Qing me poured out all the money.
Gu Jiu fiddled with the silver, "Tao Hong has been with me for three years and has been in charge of my finances for three years. My monthly allowance is five taels, which is one hundred and eighty taels in three years.
Add in the rewards for festivals and holidays and deduct the expenses, and a rough estimate is that there are still about 100 tickets left. There are only 22 taels here; Tao Hong has embezzled a lot over the years."
Qing Mei added, "There are also pieces of cloth. From what I know, there are at least five pieces of brocade. The young lady's new clothes are all made by the government. If so much cloth didn't go to the young lady, then it must have gone into Tao Hong's pocket."
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Tao Hong has a big appetite."
Qing me nodded frequently. Not only did she have a big appetite, she was simply unscrupulous.
Gu Jiu looked at Qing Mei and asked, "Can Tao Hong survive after being beaten with forty boards?"
Qing Mei couldn't help but shudder and shook her head gently. "She can't survive."
"She's still breathing."
Qing Mei nodded.
Gu Jiu thought for a moment and said, "Qing Mei, please go and see Tao Hong for me, just to fulfill the relationship between us as master and servant. Also, please ask her why she hates me so much."