Gong Yueyue also understood what Yan Lianhua meant. She just saw Liu Zhu's love for peony and betrothed peony to Liu Zhu, so that if anything happened to her, Liu Zhu would help.
It's like using a concubine in marriage in the imperial court. She is just a concubine. If it works, everyone will be happy. If it doesn't work, she is just a concubine.
But in Gong Yueyue's view, although Shaoyao is a maid, she cannot be sacrificed casually.
Gong Yueyue shook her head and said, "Mom, I understand what you mean. You are also doing it for the good of this family. But I can't do this. Shaoyao has been following me since childhood, and our relationship is extraordinary. Moreover, we have a long journey from Beijing to Hangzhou.
Even though we are far apart, we share the joys and sorrows together.
How can you betroth her to someone else just because of this?"
Seeing that Yan Lianhua seemed to be about to speak, Gong Yueyue hurriedly said, "I understand what mother means is that Liu Zhu is sincere to Shaoyao, and it cannot be regarded as a random betrothal.
But in my opinion, what does peony mean? Does she have admiration for Liu Zhu? If she doesn't want to, I will never agree.
Apart from these things, even if they were in love, it was Liu Zhu who should speak first, and there was no reason for us to send him up. Liu Zhu's affection for us can be compensated in other ways, and we can't take peony.
Exchange for life-long events!"
Seeing Gong Yueyue's determined look, Yan Lianhua knew that it was useless to talk any more. This daughter was getting more and more determined, and she could not change her mind with just one or two sentences. Therefore, she stopped trying to persuade her.
At this time, the doctor happened to arrive.
Gong Yueyue was actually not injured, but the wound on her neck looked a little scary, but it was just a skin injury.
The doctor left some medicine and left.
It was getting late, so Loncui and Hongdou went to prepare dinner. Yan Lianhua gave Gong Yueyue medicine.
After such a thrilling experience, Gong Yueyue felt nothing at all when the medicine was applied. However, Yan Lianhua suffered a lot, her eyes were red, and her heart ached.
But soon, she touched Gong Yueyue behind the ear in shock and asked, "Why is there a scar here?"
"What scar?"
Gong Yueyue reached out and touched it, and she really felt that there was a scar the size of a fingernail. Because it was hidden behind the ear and blocked by hair, it could not be seen at all under normal circumstances.
Gong Yueyue looked at the bronze mirror for a long time and couldn't see it. But when she touched the scar, Gong Yueyue also forgot how it came about.
When it got dark, Liu Zhu and others came back.
After dinner, Gong Yueyue saw Liu Zhu out, took out a silver note worth one hundred thousand taels and gave it to Liu Zhu, saying, "I know the rules of the Beggar Clan, and I don't know if these are enough, so I have the right to invite you all."
Brother, drink tea."
"This," Liu Zhu smiled bitterly, "Mr. Gong, I'm not doing it for money this time. Mr. Gong is a sensible person and should know better."
"Liu Daxia is joking. I am just a common man. I only know that in this world, it is difficult to move without silver. Liu Daxia just doesn't want it. The brothers below always have to eat."
Gong Yueyue said this and declined politely, but she added, "I don't like to force things, but I also don't like to owe others favors."
Hearing this, Liu Zhu's depressed face suddenly seemed like he had drunk honey again. He happily took the banknote and left.
"I'm fine, it's just a near miss."
Gong Yueyue said. She picked up the post sent by Xie Zhen and suddenly asked, "Is this just a post?"
As expected, Xie Zhen was changed the topic, and he laughed, "Yes, one post is enough. This post can bring three people into the venue."
"Sir, I want to go!"
When Xia Zhi heard this, he quickly spoke up.
Gong Yueyue looked at his feet and said, "This is not possible. The doctor said that it will take at least a month for your legs to heal. You should stay at home."
She thought for a while and said, "Let's do this. Hongdou will take care of Xia Zhi at home, Shaoyao will go with me, and together with Brother Xie, there will be just three of us."
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A few days later, it was the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month, and it was also the first day of auction at Tianxiang Auction House.
It's a rare winter day to have such warm weather, as if God is willing to join in the fun.
It has been a long time since they were in danger, and they have been peaceful and peaceful for a while. However, Ah Si and Ah Wu were very worried and insisted on following Gong Yueyue.
And this time, the two of them were not protecting in the dark, but were dressing up as guards and protecting them up close.
In fact, Gong Yueyue was still frightened about what happened that day, so she did not refute.
After breakfast, Gong Yueyue, Xie Zhen and Shaoyao sat in a carriage, driven by Ah Si and Ah Wu, and they went to Tianxiang Auction House.
There were crowds of people along the way, and it was so lively that it felt like a festival. But speaking of it, the New Year was only a few days away.
Along the way, people were coming and going, and it took a long time. Finally, we arrived at the venue. At this moment, it was only half an hour before the auction started.
"Are there still so many people at this time?"
Gong Yueyue looked at the flow of people and couldn't help but sigh.
Xie Zhen smiled and said, "We are late. Those outside the venue are just joining in the fun."
While they were talking, a beautiful and cold-looking woman came over and asked emotionlessly, "Are you here to participate in the auction? Where is the post?"
Gong Yueyue hurriedly handed over the post. Leng Meiren accepted the post, looked at it carefully to make sure it was correct, and then took a sign to Gong Yueyue. The sign said East Wing, No. 23.
Leng Meiren motioned for Gong Yueyue and others to enter.
Walking into the passage, Shaoyao breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest and said, "Oh, you scared me to death. The way that girl looked at me seemed to freeze me."
Gong Yueyue thought to herself, isn't it? She is just such a cold beauty. I don't know how she could arrange for such a cold beauty to receive her here?
With such an explanation, it seemed that it was really the case. But it sounded like something was wrong to Gong Yueyue. She raised her head and glanced at Xie Zhen, and saw Xie Zhen blinking. Looking at Shaoyao's appearance again, it was really
Yes, I believe it.
Gong Yueyue also laughed secretly. She didn't expect that Xie Zhen, who was always well-behaved and as clear as the breeze and bright moon, would also joke. Gong Yueyue thought that apart from doing business and reading the account books, he was not interested in anything else!
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While talking and laughing, the three of them had already left the passage. At the entrance of the passage, someone took the three of them to sit in the designated position.
This venue is huge, divided into east and west sides. On the east side are people with treasures, while on the west side are guests invited by the Tianxiang Pavilion Auction House.
At first glance, the number of people on both sides is clearly visible. The east side is crowded with people and looks noisy, especially after the 50th. At a glance, it looks like a vegetable market. (To be continued)