Ji Yu

I don't have frequent contacts with Gu Shao's family, he doesn't have that intention, and I don't want to get too close.After all, they are not real close relatives, and it's just a chance to come and go.

It was expected that I didn't pass the exam, but if I knew it, I would still study and raise flowers to live my life.It's just that Qiyu gradually became busy, leaving early and returning late, and rarely seeing each other during the day. At night, after I fell asleep, she would sneak into my bed.

A silk shop would never keep him so busy.But he has been away from home, and I didn't find a chance to ask him.

When I finally caught him, I asked him, "What have you been up to lately?"

He didn't answer, but instead smiled mysteriously and said: "You will know soon."

There was a sense of smugness in his smile, so I held back and didn't ask, waiting for the day when I would know the truth.

When I really knew it, I was more surprised than happy.It turned out that all the silk and satin shops in Lecheng belonged to Qiyu. The three brothers of the Lin family, the eldest and the third were unknown, but the reputation of the second had already turned purple.

I didn't get these news from Qiyu's mouth, but it was spread in the market, so it also reached my ears.

Qiyu doesn't have such financial power, so Gu Shao is the only one left.

I didn't ask Qiyu anything.From the day he traded with Gu Shao behind my back, I don't need to ask him anything anymore.We are not in a relationship of who is attached to whom.Two independent individuals, not too deeply bound.Or maybe I thought we did, but I was probably mistaken.

It happened that Gu Shao invited me to play chess at the lake, and I wanted to know what his purpose was.I don't believe that no one can use him, he shouldn't have to use Qiyu.Especially he doesn't like Qiyu.

He hates broken sleeves, and hopes that I will marry a wife and have children, so that people can't make mistakes with my identity. Maybe he wants to do something to separate Qiyu and me?

"Sir, are you the one who supports Qiyu's business?"

"Yes", he nodded.

"why?"

"On the surface, he is my cousin now. I don't support who he supports? Of course, you must not believe this reason." He looked at me and smiled, "In fact, as long as it is available, I will Use it. Why, he didn’t discuss it with you beforehand?” He had a perceptive smile on his face, as if mocking my previous maintenance and trust in Qiyu.

I sighed, "What on earth are you trying to do?"

He said leisurely, "It's not what I want to do, but what you want to do? As long as you are a man, you must have a sense of utilitarianism. If you want to achieve a career and attract the attention of everyone. Qiyu's utilitarianism is no better than There are few others. Do you think that he will be like a woman, content to stay by your side for the rest of his life? Or do you just want him to guard you for the rest of your life, or let him be your confinement? I know you always feel that I look down on you Him. But you really didn't look down on him? Is it because he was born in a brothel and was content with the status quo in the Liu family before, you thought he would be happy to guard you for the rest of his life? Why, can't you accept that he doesn't need to be attached to you at all? "

I shook my head with a wry smile.Gu Shao is really a psychological master.Whatever he said changed the taste in his mouth.It should be him who provoked Qiyu with similar words and made him want to achieve a career, but he forgot that Gu Shao himself is a source of danger, and we really shouldn't get too involved with him.

Things have come to this point, but I can't stop it.

However, Qiyu's utilitarianism has indeed always existed.

There are men who abandon their wretched wives for the sake of utilitarianism.There are also women who kill their husbands for money and property.Qiyu is not anyone of mine, after what happened, I have no intention of advising him to stay away from danger.Because I even know what the result will be. He may say that if he makes more money, he won't have to suffer even if he runs away in the future.It might even feel like I'm always holding him back from doing great things.

Let him go.

Gu Shao's trick this time is a complete conspiracy.Since he used Qiyu to make money, I don't believe that he will give Qiyu all the shops for nothing, and there will be a rift between me and Qiyu, which I know but can't repair.

Because I also know Qiyu's temperament, he has not received much education, and he doesn't believe in any feelings. Only tangible benefits can make him feel safe.He will also want to achieve a career, to prove his ability to the world, to me.

If I object, I stand on the opposite side of him and become his enemy.If I don't object, I can only watch helplessly, watching the distance between each other getting farther and farther.

Because of Qiyu, even I don't know what he will become or what he will do after he is freed from restraint.

Qiyu didn't understand that if he really became a wealthy family, he couldn't control many things.Especially for a wealthy family like ours who has no foundation behind it.

After doing too many involuntary things, he is no longer him.

On the contrary, people with small households now have more freedom.

"Let's take the Juren exam again. Although you didn't pass this time, but if you study again, it will be almost the same."

"Well", I nodded.Now Qiyu's business can no longer be protected by a small talent.Gu Shao may not be willing to help.I'm on my own.Those literati whom I don’t intend to get acquainted with usually can be of some use, I am a little helpless, I didn’t intend to make use of my friends when I first made friends, and I’m afraid I can’t help myself in the future.

See, I'm starting to lose myself.

Gu Shao showed a slight smile, "You are still a sensible person after all. Study hard at home, and ask me if you don't understand anything."

"Yes."

"By the way, your sister-in-law is pregnant. Come over tomorrow and let's get together."

This is indeed a good thing, I also smiled, "Understood, big brother."

What happened afterwards was similar to what I expected. Although Qiyu had ambitions, she had little experience and a flamboyant personality, so she offended people unconsciously.I had no choice but to ask people to take care of it and send money and gifts to settle it.

Qiyu learned a lesson, and her business got better and better, and she even went out to find better and cheaper suppliers.

So he bought a big house and had a group of servants to serve him.I didn't make any comments, I lived in a house, I took care of someone, and I didn't care about anything except reading.It's just that the original small house is still kept, and Mrs. Chen and his wife are still watching the house.

Originally each had his own room, but he would sleep in my room every night.After having a big house, he lived in a separate courtyard. Because he was busy, he no longer came every night.

It's all in my expectation, so there is nothing to be surprised or disappointed.

In just two or three years, I took another imperial examination.This time the confidence is greater. If there are no accidents other than the exam, there should be no problem in being selected.

"Ji Yu..." After the affair, Qi Yu stammered, as if he had something to say.In fact, he is also a young man, and he is usually very shrewd and capable in managing his business. Only when he is in bed can he show some original charm and gentleness.

"Ok?"

"Well...someone else...someone gave me a concubine, I can't refuse, but I will never touch her, don't be angry and supercilious", he said quickly as if he was going all out.Then stared at me with wide eyes, watching my reaction.

Now it may be just a concubine and a male favorite, but in the future it will probably be a wife that has to be married.These, I already understood.

I sighed and said, "Yeah."

"Really, you have to trust me."

"I see."

"Understood? Are you not angry?"

"No."

He looked at me carefully for a long time, and then said half-believingly: "I only have you in my heart. I will never be tempted by other people. If you don't believe me, I can swear to God..."

"No, I believe it," I said lightly, "Go to sleep, I'm sleepy," and closed my eyes after speaking.

Qiyu came over, hugged me, and quickly fell asleep beside me.

In fact, since he traded with Gu Shao without telling me, I have already seen today's results.It's not that I'm not sad, it's just that this sadness is not the shock of today, but the process of slow wear and tear over the past three years.So the discomfort is not strong.

Maybe it's time to alienate each other. If he chooses to abandon me for career or other things in the future, or when he is embarrassed because of me, I'm afraid they will look bad on each other.

Probably only a woman can give me the kind of family happiness I want, and be able to stay by my side for life, making each other feel at ease and warm.I can still have a lot of children and grandchildren...

It's just Gu Shao...Gu Shao...

From some clues, I found that he is very powerful in Lecheng, although he is not known to everyone.He definitely didn't come here to retire, but was doing something for King Qin.

The danger he represents makes me dare not stay here. If I have a wife and children, they will not be as good at martial arts as Qiyu, and they can escape in the future.So, forget it.

When I went to play chess with Gu Shao, I said to him: "Recently, I feel a little restless to study. I want to go up to the mountains and live in a hut for a while."

Gu Shao nodded, "Okay, I will arrange it."

Anyway, it is inevitable to be dragged down and used by him, so you might as well bother him if you have anything to do.

Soon Gu Shao was ready, I just brought some change of clothes and left in the carriage.It just so happened that Qiyu went out with friends he made in the business field and was away for a few days.So I just left a message for him.

Going up to the mountain, there are indeed a few simple houses on the mountainside. There are books in the room, and there are also prepared pens, inks, papers and inkstones. Gu Shao even prepared a book boy for me.Everything that is entrusted to Gu Shao will be taken care of very well.

I also lived in peace of mind, reading leisurely every day, and planted some chrysanthemums in the courtyard surrounded by fences.