Upon hearing the news, all the governments in Yanjing were shocked and had their own thoughts.

At this time, the Third Prince's Mansion heard the news.

"Bang" "What did you say?"

A man with elegant clothes, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes was looking at the man in black kneeling on the ground with an incredible look on his face.

"My Lord, the news that Marquis Gu has fallen ill and the eldest daughter of the Gu family has temporarily taken over Marquis Gu's power has spread throughout Yanjing."

The Third Prince frowned, "What about Marquis Gu Yuan? Have you sent anyone to the Marquis' mansion to inquire?"

"Master, I have tried to contact Marquis Gu, but have not been able to get in touch with him yet. We cannot enter the Marquis' Mansion for the time being."

Hearing the news that he couldn't enter the Marquis' Mansion, the Third Prince angrily kicked the person on the ground, "Useless."

"Master, please punish me!"

The Third Prince suppressed his anger and thought, "You said that even you can't enter the Marquis' Mansion, and Marquis Gu Yuan can't be contacted?"

The man kneeling on the ground was visibly stunned, "Yes."

"I sent three groups of people to get information, but they were all intercepted. The guards in the Marquis' Mansion are guarding very strictly now, and everyone needs to be checked in and out."

After thinking for a while, the Third Prince suddenly said affirmatively, "Well, take this prince's token and go to the Marquis' Mansion. Marquis Gu Yuan will know it's this prince, so he won't refuse to see me!"

After saying that, he tore off a token he was carrying and handed it to the kneeling person.

"As ordered, Your Highness."

Just when the Third Prince's men were taking the token to the Marquis' Mansion.

Other mansions in Yanjing also heard about the Marquis' Mansion. All of them sent visiting cards to the Marquis' Mansion without any prior arrangement. Not only officials from various mansions, but even many young ladies who were on good terms with Gu Luoluo sent their maids to the Marquis' Mansion.

In a short while, the Marquis's residence was crowded with people. The entire entrance of the Marquis's residence was filled with confidants sent by various mansions.

However, all those people who came from various prefectures to inquire were stopped at the door.

Inside the mansion.

Gu Jue was accompanying Shen Zhuo unilaterally in the attic.

Because since that day, Shen Zhuo no longer paid any attention to her, and never even looked at her again. He even ignored her when she took the initiative to talk to him, as if she didn't exist.

Gu Jue was very depressed and repressed.

Hearing that Liu'er was looking for her, Gu Jue went to the front yard with a gloomy look on his face.

Seeing Gu Jue coming, Liu Er hurried to greet him, "Sister, there are many people outside the mansion, saying that they are from various mansions delivering visiting cards. The Third Prince's people are also here, and they have a token."

Gu Jue found a random seat and sat down. Hearing the third prince, his eyes flashed with strong mockery and coldness.

He said expressionlessly, "Let them wait outside, ignore any of them, and tell the guards at the door to give anyone who breaks in a visiting card, and they no longer need to exist in the world."

"Yes, Liu'er understands." After thinking for a while, Liu'er leaned close to Gu Jue's ear and whispered, "Sister, the people from the Zhenguo Mansion are also outside the door."

Feeling a breath invading his ear, Gu Jue subconsciously wanted to hide, but for some reason, he froze as soon as he moved.

Avoiding it without leaving a trace, he leaned back in his chair and said nonchalantly,

"Send someone to tell the people at the Zhenguo Mansion that the mansion is too busy and the Marquis is not in good health. He will not accept any visitors for the time being. After a while, when the Marquis is better, he will personally host a banquet for you all."

Liu Er understood that this was not only for the Zhenguo Mansion to hear, but also a disguised way of informing the people in other mansions. "Yes." After thinking it through, Liu Er personally went to instruct people to handle the matter.

Gu Jue was left sitting quietly on the chair, staring blankly at something.

She wasn't like this before.

Outside the gate, the servants from various mansions who received the news returned home to report, leaving only a few people to guard the gate of the Marquis' Mansion.

The Third Prince couldn't believe the news. "You said the steward of the Marquis' Mansion specifically replied to the people from the Zhenguo Mansion? No one from other mansions responded?"

"Yes, everything I said is true. When I heard what the steward of the Marquis' Mansion said, I stepped forward to identify myself, and I got the same answer. The Marquis' Mansion will not receive any guests for the time being."

The Third Prince's expression changed again and again. "He only replied to the Zhenguo Mansion, which was loyal to his father. What on earth does Gu Qi want to do?"

No one knew what he was thinking of. The Third Prince's face turned dark and gloomy for a moment, and then he suddenly became hesitant. "Have someone keep an eye on the Marquis' Mansion and report any news immediately."

After saying that, the Third Prince took a few steps closer and said, "Also, have someone sneak into the Marquis' Mansion at night and make sure to see Gu Qi. Find out what the Marquis' Mansion is doing!"

"Yes, I will take your orders."

For a moment, officials in all of Yanjing had different thoughts.

At the same time, the news reached the palace and the emperor.

In the palace, the emperor, upon hearing the news, looked at the old eunuch beside him in surprise.

"What happened? They actually handed the Marquis' Mansion over to the Gu family's daughter. What was Gu Qi thinking?"

The old eunuch next to him saw this and reminded: "Your Majesty, Lord Gu is ill."

Being reminded, the emperor suddenly remembered, "Didn't Gu Qi submit a letter asking for sick leave a few days ago?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The emperor stroked his chin, looking thoughtful, with a meaningful look in his eyes.

"He fell ill, but he submitted a memorial three days in advance." Suddenly remembering something, the emperor looked at the old eunuch.

He said meaningfully: "My beloved minister is ill. Should I send the imperial physician to treat my beloved minister? Everyone in the world knows that I am the most benevolent. Caring for my subjects is what a benevolent monarch does."

The old eunuch at the side smiled kindly, "It is a blessing for Dayan to have a majesty who cares so much about his subjects."

The emperor nodded in satisfaction, "Then, let's call Dr. Zhou."

"Whoo."

Hou House.

Just after sending away the people outside the mansion, Liu'er returned to the front yard and saw Gu Jue who was still sitting in the front yard and had not returned to the attic.

Liu Er was a little surprised. Huh? Shouldn't my sister go back to the attic to accompany the prince? She's still here?

These days, every time she wanted to look for her sister, her sister was in the attic accompanying the prince, and Honghong was often there too. She was almost jealous because she used to be the one accompanying her sister, but now it was Honghong who was staying with her sister.

Liu Er was about to call Gu Jue, but she found out, ??? Her sister was in a daze? ? Her sister was in a daze? Her sister was actually in a daze? ?

What's going on? Liu Er walked to Gu Jue with doubts, only to find that Gu Jue was really in a daze and didn't even realize she was there.

Before Liu'er could speak, a servant came to report.

The person who came was a servant of Xiyuan. He knelt down when he saw Gu Jue and said, "Miss, Imperial Doctor Zhou and Master Zhou are here with His Majesty's order."

Liu'er was startled and looked at Gu Jue quickly.

At this time, Gu Jue had come back to his senses. Hearing what the servant said, Gu Jue closed his eyes and ordered coldly, "Please come in."

"Yes, ma'am."

After Gu Jue finished his instructions, he looked at Liu Er and comforted her, "Don't worry, everything in the mansion will be normal."

Seeing Liu'er relaxed, he said, "Get ready, ask the servants to prepare the tea."

"Liu'er knows." Seeing that Gu Jue looked normal, as if he had expected it, Liu'er was completely relieved and quickly ordered the servants to prepare tea and cakes.

Not long after Liu'er gave the order, three people approached from the corridor. One was the servant who led the way, and the other two were Doctor Zhou and Young Master Zhou.

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