Peach Blossom at the Bottom of the Fan

Chapter 165 Seeing Your Retribution
There are countless rumors about Gu Sixiao in the streets and alleys, but Gu Sixiao didn't pay attention to them.

Although Xue Wanying objected, the shop on Changlu Street was transferred to Gu Sixiao's name.

Gu Sixiao didn't want to accept this shop. When Xue Wanhua just said it, she showed her attitude, but Xue Wanhua went to the Yamen behind her back to transfer the lease. When Gu Sixiao found out, the name had been changed.

Although the magistrate was taken to the yamen of the Xunfu for questioning, and has not been released since then, the affairs of the various departments in the yamen have not been affected in the slightest.

When Xue Wanhua went to apply for the house deed, she also heard gossip that she was afraid that this time Zhifu He would really not escape the crime.It's really wrong for a fifth-rank magistrate to be planted in the hands of a woman like this.

In the eyes of the clerks in the yamen, He Zhifu stumbled this time because of his concubine Lan Zhi's random biting, but no one knew that behind Lan Zhi, there were others hiding.

It is said that Lan Zhi committed suicide by jumping into the river on the way to the government office because she was afraid of the magistrate's personal revenge that night.

Indeed, after that night, no one saw Lan Zhi again, and many people thought she was dead.But Gu Sixiao knows that Lan Zhi is not dead, not only is she not dead, but she is still in the Jinan mansion, but it is hidden so deep that no one knows.

Thinking about it, Zheng Xuan was not without doubts, otherwise he wouldn't have played that trick before leaving, and insisted on being a matchmaker.He still had doubts about Su Jingchun. If Su Jingchun had turned against him then, Zheng Xuan would not have left with such peace of mind.

Zheng Xuan really believed that Su Jingchun was on good terms with him?Of course it's impossible, but even if Su Jingchun hates him, so what if he still thinks about going against him and that one?At least on the surface, Su Jingchun still gave in like that, completely at his mercy.

This alone already made Zheng Xuan very proud.Sometimes it doesn't matter what people think in their hearts, what matters is how they do it.

Su Jingchun bowed his head, which meant that Prince Rui bowed his head. In the future, Prince Rui would not dare to act rashly.

Zheng Xuan walked away proudly, but Zhifu He really suffered a lot.

After Zheng Xuan left, less than half a month later, the Ministry of Officials issued a document, and the prefect He Zhifu reduced the officials to the people and exiled Lingnan.

When hearing the news, Gu Sixiao didn't smile, but looked a little numb.

The ending that I had thought of for a long time, I lost my previous excitement when I heard it again.

Just being exiled is much better than losing her elder brother's life.

It's a pity that even if He Zhifu lost his official position and was exiled to Lingnan at this moment, her elder brother's unjust case still has not been overturned.

Gu Sixiao sometimes thinks that if the Peach Blossom Fan case is uncovered, someone from above will probably have to protect Zhifu He, but now, Zhifu He has become an outcast, completely abandoned by others.Just because the ones who want to punish him are the ones who promoted him.

"Exile in Lingnan—" Su Jingchun pondered for a moment, then suddenly said: "Thousands of miles, a long road, it's really a road of no return..."

The road is bumpy and the journey is long. It is naturally difficult for those who have not experienced hardships.

But Su Jingchun's words had other meanings.

"Zheng Xuan knows how to do it?" Gu Sixiao asked in a low voice, after thinking about it, he asked, "Is the prefect He going to bring his family when he is exiled in Lingnan?"

Naturally, I have to take it with me. I have already lost my official position. Can I still leave my wife and daughter in Jinan?
Su Jingchun didn't answer her, but Gu Sixiao already knew the answer.

Without saying anything, Gu Sixiao went to visit Mrs. He the next day.

The people in the yamen of the government are already considered humane. Although He Anshi was demoted, he did not immediately drive out the people from the He family in the back house.

When Gu Sixiao arrived, a group of people were packing their things.

In the yard, there were piles of large and small cages, some were packing boxes on the car, and some were packing them, but no matter what they were doing, their faces were not very good-looking at the moment.

When the master suffers, the servant also suffers.As the saying goes, the prime minister is a seven-rank official.These servants, relying on being servants of the magistrate, have also received a lot of benefits.

Suddenly, the master will be demoted and exiled to Lingnan. Naturally, it will be difficult for them.

The yard was in chaos, and no one even noticed that Gu Sixiao came in.

Without saying hello to anyone, Gu Sixiao went straight into the flower hall.

In the flower hall, Mrs. He was talking to someone.Gu Sixiao recognized what those middle-aged women did at a glance.

Even the matchmaker was brought in, it seems that they want to sell some people, no wonder the faces of those people outside are all gray and defeated.

"Ma'am," when Madam He looked over, Gu Sixiao gave a short bow.

"Miss Gu," although her complexion is not very good, Madam He is in good spirits.

When he saw Gu Sixiao, he smiled and said, "I haven't congratulated you yet! There have been a lot of things at home recently, and I haven't come to congratulate you..."

Lowering her eyes, she wryly smiled thoughtfully and said, "But now, there are not many people who are willing to come to the door. Miss Gu is really rare."

As he spoke, he told the mother beside him, "Go and ask the little lady to come over, and also, let's see how they are doing."

The mother took the order and left, but after a while, He Yue ran in.

As soon as she saw Gu Sixiao, He Yue rushed over, "Sister Gu, you came to see me! These days, I'm really scared..."

"Yue'er," supporting He Yue, Gu Sixiao was eavesdropping on Mrs. He talking to those toothmaids.

"Which one of these houses sells people out? Are they willing? You have been working as matchmakers for so long, so naturally you have a way. I don't care about the amount of money, you just sell people to me from afar. ..."

"I haven't seen the appearance yet, but you should know it well. Can a woman from a family like us be born ugly? If she is ugly, she won't be able to catch the eyes of our officials!"

"That's it, that's what Ma'am said..."

The toothmaids smiled and nodded, but they didn't dare to shake face just because Mrs. He was no longer the prefect's wife.

After hearing a lot, Gu Sixiao also understood that this is called a matchmaker, and the love is not all for the purpose of selling servants...

Shaking his head secretly, there was already a commotion in the courtyard outside.

He Yue was taken aback, pulled Gu Sixiao, and panicked, "Did the house be raided?"

Seeing He Yue's face turned pale with fear, Gu Sixiao couldn't tell whether he felt more pity for her or felt that the He family deserved more.

But his hand patted He Yue's arm lightly, "Don't worry, Mr. He's crime is not enough to ransack the house."

Because of Gu Sixiao's words, He Yue relaxed a little, but before she could speak, people from outside had already broken into the courtyard.

It was a beautiful woman, Gu Sixiao had seen it before, and recognized him as one of He Anshi's concubines, when she saw her at that time, she was still wearing gold and silver, she looked very rich.At the moment, she was only wearing an old dress, no jewelry on her head, and even her hair was disheveled, as if it had been ripped off by someone.

"You poisonous woman!" As soon as she rushed through the door, she yelled: "The official is still alive, and you dare to sell our sisters, how dare you? Don't be afraid that the official will come back and divorce you, a vicious woman." .”

Mrs. He raised her eyebrows, she didn't show any panic, but waved her hand to signal the servant who came in behind the woman not to panic.

"Officer? He can't protect himself now, so how can he care about you?" She raised the corners of her mouth, looked at the woman who was caught and couldn't get close to her, and smiled slightly: "Didn't you all know it a long time ago? A wife is a family." A concubine is for money, and it is something that can be bought and sold, so why make such a fuss now?!"

"Anyway, the official has spoiled you for so many years, shouldn't you do something for him? This trip to Lingnan Road is a long way away, and you are short of money. You should just follow the official's love and sympathy for you. Let these mothers go!"

Those prostitutes stared at the woman as soon as she entered the flower hall.

Those eyes were completely picking out the goods, and it would be even more like ants seeing honey, swarming over and saying:
"This little lady was born handsome, follow me, and I will definitely find you a good family."

"Look, this hand seems to be able to play the piano. I don't know which piece it is best at. If this skill is already in hand, the price will be different!"

"Get out, get away—" The woman turned pale with shock, and shouted anxiously: "Ma'am, ma'am, please spare me! There are so many things in the small room, you can sell them, just sell them." Those damn jewels that were ripped off from me just now are worth some silver..."

"Your?" Mrs. He sneered, "Which of the things in your room did you buy with money? Didn't the officials buy them for you? And the jewelry on your head, which one was it before you entered the mansion? Just put it on your head?! Give it back to you! Let me tell you, everything in this back house is mine! Now, it’s just taken back from you!”

Turning her eyes away, she angrily scolded: "What are you doing standing there? Are you stupid? Pull this little bitch down!"

"Let go! Let me go..." The woman screamed, struggling to pounce on Mrs. He, but there were too many people beside her, so she was pulled out of the flower hall in a few strokes.

"Ha-haha..." Looking up, Mrs. He couldn't help laughing.

Listening to that nervous laughter, and seeing the strange flush on Mrs. He's face, Gu Sixiao couldn't help shivering.

She held He Yue's hand too hard, He Yue let out a low voice, and seeing Gu Sixiao's expression changed, she followed her gaze.

In the yard, several young women were torn, pushed, and some even fell to the ground, crying all the time.

In the past, he was pampered and pampered, but today he was pushed and shoved by a group of servants, even his sleeves were tugged halfway, and he was extremely embarrassed.

The corners of her lips curled up, and He Yue snorted through her nose, "It's what they deserve—these vixens! They should have been sold long ago!"

Gu Sixiao was startled, seeing He Yue's expression, the hand that was originally clenched slowly loosened.

No one needs her sympathy, and she doesn't need to feel guilty.

Just like what He Yue said, Prefect He deserved what he deserved, and so did Mrs. He and He Yue—deserved it!
Putting away that trace of sympathy, Gu Sixiao said lightly: "I know that my sister is going to go to Lingnan, and I don't know what to give you. I am so anxious to see you, why don't you tell me what you want, sister, I'll call someone to bring it back."

"It's nothing! It would be great if my sister could give me another painting!" He Yue smiled and looked up at Gu Sixiao, with a bit of childishness, but at this moment, she seemed extremely innocent.

Because of this smile, Gu Sixiao felt a little soft-hearted. When he looked at Mrs. He again, he couldn't help but said in a low voice: "Perhaps, Mrs. should leave later, and follow after the adults are safe there."

(End of this chapter)