Ye Qinglan didn't need to look in the mirror to know that her expression at the moment must be very confused. Gu Xinian was getting weirder and more elusive...
Forget it, don't mention him anymore.
Ye Qinglan was about to change the topic when she heard Gu Xiyu say again: "I forgot to tell you, my eldest brother has started to serve as an official in the court."
.......
Ye Qinglan could no longer hide her surprise and asked: "Is what you said true? Has Cousin Gu really become an official?" How is this possible?!
Although she didn't know what happened in Gu Xinian's previous life, one thing was obvious. Gu Xinian didn't want to be involved in the bloody battle between the crown prince and the third prince for the throne again in this life. Therefore, he deliberately acted lazy
He acted like an idler and even hid it from his closest family members. The third prince apparently tried to woo him several times behind his back, but he never agreed. Empress Gu wanted to find an official position for him, but he also refused to take it.
How could Gu Xinian like this be willing to re-enter the court? What happened in the meantime?
"The eldest brother has become the Minister of Hubu." Gu Xiyu obviously didn't know how big this official was, so she humbly asked for advice: "What exactly does the Minister of Hubu do? Is this official a big one?"
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When she was in school, she was the worst at history. In order to prepare for the exam, she memorized a lot of things. But as soon as she finished the exam, she basically gave it back to the teacher. How did she know who the Minister of Household Affairs was?
Position? However, hearing this name, I think it seems very powerful.
In Gu Xiyu's heart, Ye Qinglan knew almost everything. So when she asked a question, she felt at ease waiting for Ye Qinglan's answer.
Under her eyes full of trust and dependence, Ye Qinglan suddenly felt a little ashamed. What she originally planned to say casually turned out to be the truth: "I'm not sure about this either. If you're curious, why don't you just ask Gu Biao directly?"
elder brother?"
Gu Xiyu looked innocent: "My eldest brother just started going to court yesterday. Before I had time to ask him, he came to see you."
Ye Qinglan was dumbfounded. There were many doubts behind this matter, which would naturally come to light in the future. It was obviously inappropriate to discuss such profound issues with a single-celled girl like Gu Xiyu.
"By the way. I almost forgot to ask you something." Ye Qinglan changed the subject with a smile: "Has Shen Chang'an been to Dingguo Duke's Mansion later?"
As soon as Shen Changan was mentioned, Gu Xiyu's attention was attracted: "Well, I've been there."
"How many times have you been there?" Ye Qinglan was truly curious this time.
Gu Xiyu thought seriously for a long time before answering uncertainly: "Thirty-eight times, or thirty-nine times. I don't remember clearly."
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It had only been more than a month since she returned from Duke Dingguo's Mansion. So, didn't Shen Changan go to Duke Dingguo's Mansion every day?
Ye Qinglan suddenly had the urge to laugh and asked, "Have you seen him?"
Gu Xiyu shook her head: "No, he didn't even come in through the gate."
In other words, Shen Changan visits every day and is turned away every day. It seems that there has been no major incident in the court recently, at least it is calm on the surface. A general like Shen Changan is so idle! He has the audacity to insist on delivering goods every day for more than a month.
The famous post is really impressive.
No wonder Gu Xi’s annual meeting allowed Gu Xiyu to come to Uncle Changyuan’s Mansion because he wanted Gu Xiyu to avoid Shen Changan!
Ye Qinglan's heart was burning with gossip: "Uncle, do they all know about this?"
If an ordinary person dared to come and harass him every day, he would have been beaten up by the guards of Dingguo Palace and thrown out. But Shen Changan happened to be an upright court official and the only son of the mighty general Shen Ming. Don't look at the monk's face. You also have to look at the Buddha's face, you can't really beat him out with a stick!
Gu Xiyu rarely spoke at length: "Everyone knows. My father and mother seem to have had a dispute with my grandparents over this matter."
She was not sure what the specific dispute was about. Mrs. Zheng would never elaborate in front of her. She only told her to stay in the boudoir with peace of mind and said that they would handle Shen Changan's matter properly.
Thinking of this, Gu Xiyu was a little confused again: "I don't understand. Why are they arguing over Shen Chang'an?"
Ye Qinglan stared at Gu Xiyu's amazingly beautiful face and decided to tell Gu Xiyu the truth: "Shen Changan likes you and wants to marry you. Your grandparents are probably in favor, but your aunt, uncle and cousin Gu firmly disagree. So. , they will have disputes. Every time he comes to visit, the person he actually wants to see is not Cousin Gu, but you."
Because Gu Xiyu's temperament is different from ordinary people, the relatives around her spare no effort to protect her. This also makes the thirteen-year-old Gu Xiyu ignorant of worldly affairs. Mentally speaking, she is still a child.
In fact, this approach is not a good thing for Gu Xiyu at all. Over-protection will only hinder Gu Xiyu's growth. She cannot live under the protection of her family all her life. One day, she will have to get married and have children to live her own life. No matter how much her family loves and pities her, they can't protect her forever. She has to learn to grow up.
The appearance of Shen Changan was actually a good opportunity. It gave Gu Xiyu the self-consciousness of a girl. She began to grow up in ignorance and began to have her own ideas and opinions. At such a time, what she had to do was Help Gu Xiyu sort out her thoughts.
Gu Xiyu was stunned when she heard this, and that handsome man's face suddenly flashed in her mind.
He likes her... and wants to marry her... He comes to Duke Dingguo's mansion every day because he actually wants to see her...
"Cousin Xiyu, think about it carefully. If he wants to marry you, will you marry him?" Ye Qinglan's gentle and calm voice sounded in Gu Xiyu's ears.
Gu Xiyu's mind was confused and confused, but she responded reflexively: "No, I don't want to get married."
Ye Qinglan asked: "Do you not want to marry, or do you not want to marry Shen Changan?" There is a big difference between the two.
Gu Xiyu's eyes were blank: "I don't understand."
Ye Qinglan said patiently: "You don't want to get married because you are afraid of getting along with strangers and afraid of leaving home and relatives to live in a strange environment. If this person were Shen Changan, would you be willing?"
"But, I don't want to marry anyone." Gu Xiyu still didn't understand, and repeated aggrievedly: "I don't want to marry anyone."
Okay, let’s put the question in another way. Ye Qinglan thought for a while and then said: "The first time Shen Changan met you, he offended you abruptly. You were frightened and cried at the time. But later, Shen Changan came to Dingguo Duke's Mansion. That time, why were you still willing to see him? You obviously hate meeting strangers, don’t you?"
Gu Xiyu's mind was in a mess, and a strange and strange irritation surged in her heart. She suddenly wanted Ye Qinglan to stop asking questions. But as soon as the thought came out, she was shocked by herself. She always loved hearing Ye Qinglan talk the most. , why are you so restless tonight?
Is it because Ye Qinglan keeps mentioning that name?
Ye Qinglan has been sitting next to Gu Xiyu, and naturally sees Gu Xiyu's irritability, confusion, and confusion in her eyes, and she only feels relieved in her heart.
Sure enough, Gu Xiyu was growing up slowly, and began to be like an ordinary girl, upset when she heard a man's name. Maybe she hadn't realized it yet, but Shen Changan was actually very special to her.
Shen Changan was not the first man to admire her, Zheng Junyan was the first man to confess his love to her. But at that time, Gu Xiyu didn't listen to Zheng Junyan's words at all, so she rejected him in such a ignorant way. Later she found out Zheng Junyan and Ye Qingning were engaged, and Gu Xiyu was no different.
But when it comes to Shen Changan, Gu Xiyu always behaves differently than usual. Regardless of whether those fluctuating emotions are like it, hate it, or something else, in short, it is enough to provoke Gu Xiyu's different emotional reactions. Shen Changan is special in her heart.
Gu Xiyu thought for a long time without speaking.
Ye Qinglan didn't say a word and just stayed with Gu Xiyu quietly.
I don't know how long it took, but Gu Xiyu finally came back to her senses. There was a glimmer of water in her big dark eyes: "Cousin Lan, I actually like him a little bit." The voice was thin, but there was no doubt that it was affirmative. sentence, definitely not a question.
Ye Qinglan perked up and a faint smile appeared on her lips: "Cousin Xiyu, have you really figured it out?"
Gu Xiyu bit her lip and nodded lightly. Now that she has grown up, apart from her eldest brother, she has only had contact with very few men, and there is no way to compare them. She still doesn't quite understand what it means to like.
If the feeling of thinking of a person is not annoying and you are a little bit willing to see him, then you probably like him!
Somehow, Gu Xiyu didn't feel too much joy, but instead began to sob in a low voice. The crystal tears slipped down drop by drop, and quickly fell on the skirt of her clothes, smearing a small patch of moisture.
Ye Qinglan sighed pitifully, put her arms around Gu Xiyu's shoulders, and coaxed softly: "Don't cry, as girls grow up, it is normal to have a crush on a man. There is no need to feel ashamed, and there is no need to Fear."
Gu Xiyu was sobbing and crying: "But, but, I still don't want to get married..."
If it weren't for the situation and the wrong place, Ye Qinglan almost laughed and continued to comfort her softly: "Shen Changan is crazy about you and naturally wants to marry you. However, my uncle, aunt and cousin Gu do not agree with this marriage. So, You don’t have to worry about getting married for the time being. I estimate that within a few years, you won’t have to worry about getting married.”
Gu Xiyu snorted with a heavy nasal sound.
Gu Xiyu was tired from crying and fell asleep naturally. Ye Qinglan covered her with a quilt and tucked it in, and then lay down next to Gu Xiyu. However, she did not fall asleep for a long time.
What Gu Xiyu just said actually revealed a lot of information.
Shen Changan goes to Duke Dingguo's Mansion every day. It is impossible for his father Shen Ming not to know about it. Everyone in Duke Dingguo's Mansion knows it very well. Maybe even Queen Gu in the palace knows about it. (To be continued. If you If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
