Gu Mu and several servants waited outside Zhou's mansion for more than half an hour. Everyone was getting a little impatient waiting, but they didn't dare to leave, so they could only wait patiently.
At first, Ji Ming was still admiring the plaque of the Zhou Mansion, the gate of the Zhou Mansion, and the bricks and tiles of the Zhou Mansion, but after an hour, he got tired of looking at it.
Ji Ming stretched his slightly sore calves and thought: It's really hard to make money. When will I be like Huai Guzi?
After thinking about it this way, Ji Ming suddenly discovered to his joy that his level had really improved recently. What Jing Fu, Wang Heng, Xiang Chao, they are just tools for his use. He has only one target and enemy, and that is Huaiguzi.
To see how powerful a person is, it depends on how powerful his enemy is. Ji Ming was full of confidence. He only felt that the court was full of civil and military officials. Looking at it, Huai Guzi alone had some abilities and was qualified to compete with him.
The more Ji Ming thought about it, the more beautiful he became. He suddenly turned around and asked Gu Mu: "Brother Gu, do you know the heroes in the world?"
Gu Mu looked at him blankly.
Ji Ming sneered and thought: It's unnecessary to say a word to such a fool.
At this time, the door of Zhou Mansion opened a small crack, and a head poked out, saying lightly: "Enter through the west corner door."
Gu Mu and others hurriedly walked towards the west corner gate.
The west corner gate is located in a small alley. It is an extremely narrow gate. It is open all year round. People who come in and out of it are those who buy vegetables, carry water, and transport garbage...
Gu Mu frowned and said in a deep voice, "It's too much to bully someone."
Ji Ming patted him on the shoulder: "Be patient and get things done."
Gu Mu nodded, and together with Ji Ming, entered the Zhou Mansion through the west corner gate.
After entering, it is a servant's residence, which is typically dirty and messy.
Gu Mu frowned and walked stumblingly for a long time before finally finding a servant who took them to see Mrs. Zhou.
Mrs. Zhou did not see them directly, but sat behind a curtain.
Gu Mu felt angry in his heart: After all, I am your brother, and you treat me like this?
Fortunately, he still remembered the purpose of coming here today, and said calmly: "Little sister, it is better to dissolve enemies than to make enemies. We are relatives after all. How about letting this matter go?"
Mrs. Zhou asked slowly: "What is it?"
How could Gu Mu have the nerve to say it?
Ji Mingqian laughed and said: "Madam, when our family quarrels, it makes outsiders laugh. It hurts the relatives and makes the enemies happy, so why bother?"
Mrs. Zhou asked calmly: "Who are you?"
Ji Ming said vaguely: "I am Gu Mu's best friend."
Gu Mu nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, we are close friends. He and I are as close as brothers. Little sister, don't worry, you can tell Brother Ji no matter what."
Ji Ming touched the fortune stone in his arms, glanced at Gu Mu sympathetically, and then said with certainty: "Yes, we are as close as brothers."
Mrs. Zhou chuckled and said lightly: "That day you came to my house in such a fierce manner, how arrogant and ruthless you were? You came to me today not because you are a relative of me, but because my husband has been the one to propose. You just want to come and get some benefits."
"Brother, you often say that Lord Banished Immortal is shameless. But I have never seen Banished Immortal like this. Banished Immortal has benefited all people, so how can he be so shameless? My husband admires Banned Immortal as a human being and is willing to follow him around, so how can he be so shameless?"
Mrs. Zhou had resentment in her heart, so she poured it out today.
Gu Mu clenched his teeth and remained silent, letting Mrs. Zhou complain.
After a while, when Mrs. Zhou finished complaining, Gu Mu said in a deep voice: "Brother, I already know that I was wrong. How about you and I shaking hands and making peace?"
Mrs. Zhou said calmly: "My husband is the head of the family. Whether we shake hands or make peace is not up to me."
Gu Mu was a little anxious: "The Gu family, after all, you have your parents. Do you recognize your parents and you still want to ask Zhou Qingchen?"
Mrs. Zhou laughed: "Otherwise? Ask father? Hasn't father already expelled me from the family?"
Gu Mu was a little impatient, pacing back and forth in the room.
During this period, he would be begging and furious. Mrs. Zhou never let go, she just said she would wait until Zhou Qingchen came back.
What nonsense. By the time Zhou Qingchen comes back, it will be too late. Gu Mu was extremely angry.
At this time, Ji Ming sighed and thought: What a stupid pig.
He quietly tugged at Gu Mu, dragged him out of the door, and whispered: "Brother Gu, I have a plan to invite Mrs. Zhou back. However, this plan is a little off-beat. I hope Brother Gu won't be surprised. Don’t interfere with me for a while.”
Gu Mu nodded blankly.
Gu Mu no longer cares about any side-steps or surprises, as long as he can invite people back and save their house, as for the rest, we will talk about it later.
Ji Ming got Gu Mu's permission and returned to the room with a smile.
He cleared his throat, and his expression suddenly changed, becoming extremely arrogant and disdainful: "Mrs. Zhou, there is a popular saying in Xianyang City nowadays, that if you don't drink a toast, you will be punished with a drink."
When Gu Mu heard this, he was immediately startled: I prayed hard, but she still refused to agree to go back. If you stimulate her like this, wouldn't you miss a big deal?
Ji Ming waved his hand towards Gu Mu, signaling him to calm down.
Mrs. Zhou said coldly: "Sir, are you threatening me?"
Ji Ming chuckled and said: "Mrs. Zhou must understand this, which is not bad. Zhou Qingchen did become the examiner, but he became the examiner this year. Will he still be the examiner next year? After the imperial examination, how much energy will this examiner have? Woolen cloth?"
"Now everyone is in awe of him, but after the imperial examination is over, will those scholars who failed to pass the exam feel resentful of him?"
"Today Madam is determined to break with the Gu family. Well, from now on relatives will become enemies. The Gu family will treat Madam as an enemy in the future. At that time, they will unite a group of dissatisfied scholars to attack Zhou Qingchen. I wonder if Zhou Qingchen can It can be blocked."
"Even if we can stop it, I'm afraid my vitality will be severely damaged. I will be suspected by His Majesty, and my future will be doubtful. If I can't stop it, my reputation will be ruined, my family will be destroyed, and my wife will not be spared."
Mrs. Zhou stood up suddenly, pointed at Ji Ming, and after a long time, she slowly said: "Whether I want to shake hands with my father and brother or not, I don't care, I have to wait for my husband to come back. Today, I am not sure. I want to break up with my father and brother."
Ji Ming said calmly: "Today, Madam must make a decision. Otherwise, Madam will be our enemy."
Gu Mu was stunned for a moment when he heard this: Is this still possible? Force your little sister to shake hands and make peace? Mr. Ji has a way of doing things. He is worthy of coming from deep within the palace. He is powerful and capable. but……
Gu Mu quickly thought with worry: My little sister has a strong temper, and forcing her like this might be counterproductive.
Sure enough, Mrs. Zhou said angrily: "Don't bully others too much. My husband has a good relationship with the banished immortal, who are you afraid of?"
Gu Mu looked at Ji Ming and winked at him, hoping to make him softer.
Ji Ming smiled and shook his head, looking like a confident brother.
He said to Madam Zhou with a smile: "Debasing an immortal may not be able to protect Zhou Qingchen. Yes, we are forcing you and bullying you. I suggest that Madam shake hands with us and make peace. From now on, the two families will live in harmony. Harmony, isn’t it wonderful?”
Mrs. Zhou said quietly: "What if I don't agree?"
Ji Ming said with a smile: "If Madam does not agree, then I, the Gu Clan, will have no choice but to go to war with Madam. But before the war begins, I also ask Madam to go to the Gu Clan. In front of the memorial tablets of our ancestors, I swear to break away from the Gu Clan." "
"Lest... Hey, lest in the future my wife cannot bear it anymore and come to ask for peace in the name of our fellow countrymen. How can the ancient Grand Duke be so soft-hearted? If I agree to you, wouldn't that mean he is letting the tiger go back to the mountain?"
Mrs. Zhou was furious: "Okay, okay! I'll swear it right now."
Later, Mrs. Zhou asked the maid to prepare the carriage and horses.
Gu Mu was almost dumbfounded. He grabbed Ji Ming and said, "Mr. Ji, why are you doing this? Aren't we here to apologize? Why do you want my little sister to swear to leave the Gu clan with just a few words?"
Ji Ming laughed, pulled Gu Mu to a secluded place, and whispered: "Brother Gu, after a while, Mrs. Zhou arrived at your residence, and Brother Gu closed the door. Who knew that Mrs. Zhou was inside with the Gu family? Should we break up or make peace with the Gu family?"
"At that time, you can send a few more people to make a big announcement outside, saying that Mrs. Zhou has shaken hands with the old man and made peace with the old man. Come and pay homage to the old man in person. Your tribesmen will definitely believe it. Who dares to say anything else? What about breaking away from the Gu clan?"
Gu Mu was stunned for a moment, nodded and said: "This... makes some sense, but paper can't contain the fire. As time goes by, the secret will inevitably be exposed."
Ji Ming chuckled: "What are you afraid of? This is just a delaying tactic. Stabilize the Gu clan first. Then, Brother Gu came to see Mrs. Zhou, be more sincere, apologize under the bush, and ask her to truly forgive. Even after Zhou Qingchen returned home, You can also come and visit Him in humility.”
"As long as this couple is soft-hearted, won't the lies they told in the past come true?"
Gu Mu frowned: "But...how decisive were we just talking about? We have completely offended my little sister. Is it still possible to seek peace later?"
Ji Ming chuckled: "I was the one who offended Mrs. Zhou just now. Did Brother Gu take part in it? At that time, you will say that I, Ji Ming, am not good and made the decision without permission, disrupting your family."
"Mrs. Zhou is a nostalgic person. Otherwise, she would have broken up with you on the spot, and she would not keep saying that she would wait until her husband comes back before making a decision. Believe me, this matter is foolproof."
When Gu Mu heard this, his eyes lit up and he nodded vigorously.
Ji Ming let out a long sigh of relief and thought: It is really difficult to make money from their family. But fortunately, I finally stabilized this Gu family.
As for whether Mrs. Zhou will not forgive Gu in the future, Ji Ming doesn't care at all whether the so-called foolproof strategy is really foolproof, as long as he can get the money.
This is the only time to be friends with such an idiot.
