Gu Yanwen had seven or eight young servants by his side, and only Si Lian was good at flattering.

  Song Pan'er was strict and harsh to the servants, every time she called for a servant to answer beside Gu Yan's side, those servants were afraid to avoid her, only Si Lian dared to move forward.

  Scolding is also something I've been through.

  Nowadays, Si Lian is the leader of that group of young men. Gu Yan can't leave him alone, and Song Pan'er, although scolding him, also looks for him when something happens.

  Gu Jin also appreciates such people.

  Know how to seize every opportunity that is beneficial to one's own future, and be bold and meticulous, will certainly make a name for oneself in this big mansion.

  "Miss Qi, what do you want to buy? I'll get it for you!" Si Lian's eyes swept around in a circle as she smiled and asked Gu Jinzhi, neither directly agreeing nor refusing. "The temple fair over there is so crowded..."

  Gu Jinzhi smiled instead.

  She held the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and slowly said: "Is there no one in our yard? Do you need to buy things specifically for me? I don't buy things, just go shopping, see the excitement. The people in this house, I only trust you. You handle things most steadily and won't panic so that Third Master and Madam will know about it.

  "You also know my usual temperament, I'm not a coward who dares not to take responsibility. Even if the mistress finds out, I won't push it onto you. If you help me this time, there will be benefits for you in the future. My words count."

  He had to think it over carefully in his mind.

  In this house, the old master is still alive and dotes on Seventh Miss; the mistress and Third Master treat her like a young master. In the future, the family business will definitely be divided between Eighth Young Master and Ninth Young Master, Eighth Young Master doesn't matter, but Ninth Young Master is particularly close to Seventh Miss.

  Miss Qi's one sentence can top Mrs.'s words.

  That's easy to say.

  In the past, Seventh Miss wasn't one who loved to play around either.

  Six years ago, when I entered the mansion, I heard that Seventh Miss was aloof and indifferent, not fond of speaking. Later, observing her coldly for these six years, Seventh Miss, despite being young, didn't have any childish playfulness at all; she had a composed and steady demeanor, just like a little adult.

  He is a reliable person.

  She wants to go out, naturally there is an unspoken purpose.

  Among so many young servants and underlings, only Seventh Young Miss thought of him, which shows that in her heart, he is a capable person who can protect her completely.

  If he refuses, it's telling Miss Qi that he is incompetent.

  Later on, when Miss Qi has something on her mind, will she still think of him?

  It was his bad luck that the lady found out; if she hadn't, he would have become Miss Seventh's confidant in the future. When Miss Seventh got married, either she would take him with her or give him to Ninth Master, either way it would be an added layer of prospects for him.

  Those who dare will win, those who don't will lose!

  "When do you want to go?" asked Si Lian, lowering her voice slightly.

  Gu Jinzhi then revealed a smile.

  "Now!" Gu Jin said, "You go get a set of small servant's clothes, and have the carriage ready at the west gate. Half an hour later, I'll come find you. Whatever you do, don't let anyone see."

  Then he took two five-tael silver ingots and gave them to Si Lian, telling him to go rent a carriage.

  It's impossible to use it in the government office.

  The servant refused: "Seventh young lady, you don't need that many! If you give me a small tip, everything can be settled!"

  He now only wants a future, not wealth, lest the master think he is greedy for money. With a future, can't you still earn silver in the future?

  "What nonsense are you talking about?" Gu Jinzhi smiled, "This is a reward for you. If you're afraid of taking it back and arousing suspicion, sending it back home for your parents to keep is also fine."

  Xia Lian was still hesitating when Gu Jin had already stuffed the money into his hand.

  He then turned around and left.

  After seeing Gu Jinhe and Si Lian talking in the inner room for a long time, as soon as Si Lian left, they all came to ask: "About Niuyi's matter?"

  "Don't make wild guesses. How would we know about Ling's situation when the plague is raging over there?" Gu Zhen covered up with words.

  Then she said, "I thought of a book... I'll go find it at old man's place."

  She didn't bring a maid and went to old man's place by herself.

  "Mom and Yuhe whispered to each other: 'Could it be that Niurong is gone?'"

  This guess is quite reliable.

  Miss Qi was a straightforward person and had always been open with these few close attendants, even more so now that she wouldn't abandon them to hide alone by Old Master's side.

  But today everything is contrary to expectation.

  What can be said about the letter, it's also impossible to ask; now there isn't even a single maid or servant girl around, going alone to Old Master's place, I'm afraid it's because of heartache and not wanting to see them, right?

  Several people's eyes turned red.

  Xia Zhi's heart is even softer, and she can't help but cry when she thinks of her childhood friendship with Niang Yu.

  The young heart was burning with passion, seeing Zhi Lei shed tears, she burst out crying.

  Youhe and Zhu's mom tried their best to hold back tears, but they were also brought to tears by the two of them.

  Half an hour later, Gu Jinzhi had already boarded a carriage at the west corner gate.

  The charioteer urges on the horses.

  She got into the car, changed into the young servant's clothes, and climbed out again.

  The car has already driven out of Ma Yuan Lane.

  "Miss Qi, where would you like to go to stroll around?" Si Lian asked as she turned her head back.

  "Go to Liu Family Village." Gu Jinzhi said.

  The whip in his hand swung and suddenly fell still.

  He brought the carriage to an abrupt halt, his face deathly pale.

  He got off the carriage, tightly grasping the reins and refusing to let go, and knelt down in front of Gu Jing: "Seventh Miss, a plague has broken out at Liu Family Village. The big families from nearby villages have sent people to surround them, not allowing anyone to come or go... Seventh Miss, it's smallpox at Liu Family Village, that's a death sentence!"

  He burst into tears and couldn't stop crying.

  Isn't Seventh Young Miss usually composed? How come she's so muddled today?

  Gu Jinzhi also got off his horse-drawn carriage and walked over to him, raising his hand to help him up.

  The servant knelt down, crying and kowtowing to her: "I know the relationship between Seventh Young Miss and Niurong, but Heaven wants to take them away. What can you do about it? Even if she recovers from the smallpox, she'll be left with a face full of scars and won't be able to show her face in public again! If anything happens to you, my whole family won't be able to make up for it!"

  "Don't cry!" Gu Jin's voice suddenly rose.

  She was taken aback by his letter.

  "You go to my courtyard, all the maidservants in the house saw it, don't think of other ideas, thinking of getting rid of me and escaping yourself. Your parents, brothers and sisters are all in Madame's hands, which one can escape? I have given you silver, if you don't take me to Liu Family Village, guess what I will say to Madame?" Gu Jin's face turned stern, looking solemnly at Si Jian

  Xie Yan couldn't help but shudder.

  Whether it is private tutoring bribery or kidnapping a lady out of the house, both are serious crimes.

  Once he's exposed, he's doomed, and Madam won't rest until she's killed him.

  Xie Yan knows Madam very well.

  "Haven't you heard of my abilities?" Gu Jin's expression added a few points of pride, giving Si Jian confidence. "Not to mention the plague, even if it were a dead person, I can bring them back to life! I guarantee that nothing will happen to me, just take me over..."

  Nowadays, retreat is death and advance is also death.

  Only then did Xia Zhan realize that he had been played by Seventh Young Miss.

  Where is this kind of sinister and cunning doll?

  He thought he was superior to others in this matter, but it turned out he underestimated them.

  "We'll sneak out and then sneak back, nothing will happen." Gu Jin said solemnly, "Think carefully, do you want to cry and whine here, or take me back and let Madam deal with you? I'll tell her that you tricked me into coming out and also cheated me of my money. Or, we can continue on our way to Liu Family Village?"

  She wasn't afraid of Si Lian having thoughts of harming her.

  Although Xi Zhen is good at flattering and currying favor, she is filial and loyal.

  His parents are still alive, and he has four or five brothers and sisters. If he dares to commit a crime, all those people down there will not be able to escape.

  Gu Jin's heart was very clear.

  The coachman's head knocked against the ground, and it wasn't until half a moment later that he slowly lifted his face. His eyes had already become determined: "Seventh Miss, please get in the carriage quickly. We'll leave early and return early."

  Followed Seventh Young Lady, even if it's death, it would be his own death.

  If this doesn't go as Miss Qi wishes, she'll turn around and report back, and Madame will have the entire Shi family killed.

  He had no way back, driving a horse-drawn carriage, all the way out of town.

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