This sudden sound startled both Xue Yushu and Ye Qingfu.
Xue Yushu turned around in embarrassment and shouted: "Auntie."
Mrs. Xue had been feeling idle in Changhe Hall before, but now she saw that Xue Yushu was naturally not pleasing to the eye, so she said angrily: "You are not feeling well, so you are just staying in the room to rest. Why are you here? Why are you here?"
Don’t you think there are enough rumors?”
Xue Yushu was so quiet that he didn't dare to say a word.
Mr. Xue waved his hand, and he immediately rubbed oil on his feet and left.
Ye Qingfu was in the room and couldn't see what was going on outside. She was a little uneasy and tentatively called out: "Mother."
Ms. Xue was in a bad mood and responded coldly: "You stay peacefully in the house and are not allowed to meet with Yushu in private. If you want to meet and talk, you will have plenty of time to get married in the future."
Ye Qingfu agreed obediently.
Mrs.
The words I said made my heart feel as sweet as drinking honey.
Although Ye Qinglan didn't witness all this with her own eyes, she still had a good guess. Sitting on the carriage, her mood became better and better.
Gu Xinian was obviously very busy and had no time to pick her up today. The person who came was Mrs. Zheng’s mother Huang. Ye Qinglan and Huang’s mother were also familiar with each other, and they talked and laughed along the way, but they didn’t feel lonely.
After arriving at Duke Dingguo's mansion, they met Gu Xiyu, who was very affectionate and happy. The maids went to the Lengyue Pavilion to settle down. Gu Xiyu held her hand and whispered, with a smile on her lips.
Mrs. Zheng was very pleased when she saw the two girls whispering to each other and looking affectionate, and she hurriedly ordered people to prepare lunch.
By noon, Gu Xinian still hadn't come back.
Ye Qinglan was thinking about it secretly, but she did not mention Gu Xinian's name. However, Gu Xiyu couldn't help but mumbled: "Brother hasn't been back for lunch in many days."
Mrs. Zheng smiled and said: "Silly girl, do you think the Minister of Household Affairs is easy to do?"
Going to court once every five days is not too tiring. But on weekdays, just a bunch of official affairs in the Ministry of Revenue are enough to keep Gu Xinian busy. The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue is old and only has a name. He is not very concerned with the affairs.
All the affairs of the household department fell to Gu Xinian and another Minister Qian.
Qian Shilang is a member of the Third Prince's faction, and Gu Xinian is a backbone figure in the princelings. They are constantly fighting over and under cover on big and small matters. Although Gu Xinian is smart and capable, he does not dare to relax at all. In addition to necessary entertainment on weekdays, lunch
Most of them are eaten in government offices. It’s been a long time since I’ve been back to my house for lunch.
Gu Xiyu pursed her lips: "I just said it casually, but my mother gave me a lesson."
Mrs. Zheng laughed dumbly: "I asked you to understand your brother's difficulties. Why did I turn into lecturing you?" Then she smiled and said to Ye Qinglan: "Look at her, she is such a person, she still has the temper of a child. She is always beaten by me.
I'm so spoiled that I can't even hear even a single harsh word." It sounds like he's regretful, but it actually implies pampering.
Ye Qinglan pursed her lips and smiled: "This is cousin Xiyu's blessing. I can't even envy her!" After traveling into this body, troubles came one after another, and there were only a few people who were sincerely good to her. Ye Chengli
She still felt a bit of pity for her, but it was a pity that she was never in the house. Mrs. Xue directly regarded her as a thorn in her side. Ye Yuanzhou had evil intentions towards her. Ye Qingning, who really treated her well, was now married and it was not easy to meet her.
I feel sad just thinking about it.
People who can be pampered and have a good temper are actually blessed people. Because someone is pampering and caring, there is no need to learn to observe words and expressions. There is no need to learn to act based on people's faces. From this point of view, Gu Xiyu is undoubtedly the most talented person.
Blessed people.
Mrs. Zheng naturally heard the implication of Ye Qinglan's words. Suddenly, she felt a sense of pity in her heart, and said gently: "If you really envy Yu'er, then just accept me as your godmother and my daughter."
…
Ye Qinglan smiled slightly awkwardly, but still declined politely: "Thank you for your kindness, aunt. I am lucky enough to be able to come to the Dingguo Palace as a guest often. I dare not ask for more."
In the past, I didn't want to offend Gu Xinian, so I simply rejected Mrs. Zheng's proposal. Now... I've already offended him, so I can't agree to the proposal.
The ancients attached great importance to these complicated matters. If she and Gu Xinian became brothers and sisters in name only, they would never have the chance to be together.
Seeing her firm attitude, Mrs. Zheng didn't try to persuade her, but she felt more favorable towards Ye Qinglan in her heart. If it had been anyone else, she wouldn't have been able to ask for such a good thing, and she would have agreed long ago. But Ye Qinglan didn't.
She had already rejected her desire to cling to the rich and powerful twice. But she actually had this idea.
Ye Qinglan has always refused, probably because she was worried about her aunt Xue. When she finds a suitable opportunity in the future, she can just mention it to Xue. Xue will not refuse the good things that come to her door!
Ye Qinglan naturally didn't know Mrs. Zheng's plan, so she asked Gu Xiyu with a smile: "By the way, there is something I almost forgot to ask you. Has the seventh cousin's marriage been decided?"
Gu Xiyu nodded.
"The decree from the palace came three days ago." Mrs. Zheng took over the words with a smile: "Because it was the empress who personally proposed the marriage, the date of the wedding was also set, in September."
...There are so many happy events in September, first for Cui Yu, and then for Gu Yongnian. Ye Qinglan thought in her heart, but said with a smile: "There are only just over three months, so it won't be too hasty!"
After witnessing Ye Qingning's wedding, Ye Qinglan finally understood the complexity of ancient weddings. From the proposal to the engagement to the wedding, the preparations took less than a year and a half, and she was absolutely too busy.
Mrs. Zheng smiled and said: "Time is really in a hurry, so the house has been busy preparing these days. Yongnian used to live in Shunyi Hall, but Tingyuxuan has not lived there all year round, so it is a bit abandoned. It is too late to renovate it, so just
Paint it inside and out, and buy some more stuff.”
Mrs. Sun had always loved Gu Yongnian, and when she encountered such a happy event, she naturally spared no effort to prepare. Everything was bought according to the best, and the money was spent like water. Although Mrs. Zheng was not very happy in her heart, she was not happy on her face.
I didn't reveal even a little bit, but I still had to help manage it, which made me feel aggrieved.
There were no outsiders here, so Mrs. Zheng didn't have too many scruples when speaking. She sighed and said, "To be honest, I fell in love with the young lady from the British government that day. If Xinian hadn't refused to nod, what I would be doing now would be
It’s Xinian’s marriage.”
…
Ye Qinglan's sharp tongue was of no use at this time. She gave a vague hum and did not answer the question. She felt a little guilty. Mrs. Zheng was actually very kind to her now. If she knew about Gu Xinian and
I don’t know what will happen between her...
Mrs. Zheng must have been holding it in for too long, and she actually complained to Ye Qinglan: "You have also met Miss Zhang from the British government. She has a delicate appearance, a gentle and dignified temperament, and has read a lot of poems and books.
. and Xinian couldn't be more suitable. But Xinian disagrees. Such a good marriage fell to Yongnian. I feel blocked when I think about it. When I choose a wife for Xinian in the future, where can I find a better match?
Is it better for Miss Zhang to go?"
…
Ye Qinglan cleared her throat and said cheekily: "Don't worry, aunt. Cousin Gu will definitely find a woman he likes in the future. She may be even better than Miss Zhang from the British government." Look, I'm not sitting in front of you anymore.
? If you look carefully, you will see that she is as beautiful as a flower and as smart as a flower. In what way is she inferior to Zhang Yue?
If Mrs. Zheng hears the subtext in Ye Qinglan's heart, she doesn't know what her reaction will be...
"I hope that's the case." Mrs. Zheng sighed unhappily, obviously not having high expectations for this.
Ye Qinglan smiled again and said: "Aunt, don't you believe in cousin Gu's vision? What he likes must be the best woman." If you say this, is it too thick-skinned? Ye Qinglan thought seriously for a second.
, I must say this for a decisive decision! It’s all the truth!
Mrs. Zheng thought for a while and couldn't help but laugh: "What you said makes sense. I should believe Xinian. He said that he would wait for one year at most before he would consider life-long events. After several years of waiting, it still doesn't matter.
I have to wait another year."
Ye Qinglan smiled and agreed, secretly deciding that today's conversation must not be known to Gu Xinian.
Gu Xiyu listened for a long time and suddenly interrupted: "Eldest brother is still thinking about Shen Qiuyu, so that's why he refuses to get married!"
Mrs. Zheng: "..."
Ye Qinglan: "..."
Gu Xiyu saw that the faces of the two of them were a little strange, and thought about it seriously, and then asked: "Is what I just said wrong?"
It is really difficult to define whether Gu Xinian has lingering love or hatred for Shen Qiuyu. This name is Gu Xinian's forbidden area and cannot be mentioned casually.
Mrs. Zheng came back to her senses and warned earnestly: "Just say this in front of me, but don't mention it in front of your brother. Do you hear me?"
To be honest, she has always had this hidden worry in her heart, but she just didn't say it out loud.
Gu Xinian's courtyard is mostly filled with servants, not even a beautiful maid. He has never been attracted to any woman on weekdays, and he has never even mentioned a woman's name... so to speak.
No, Gu Xinian also mentioned the woman's name...
Ye Qinglan only felt that the look Mrs. Zheng was looking at her was a little subtle, and she couldn't help but feel guilty. She quickly changed the subject: "Cousin Xiyu, can we go to the garden to paint later?"
Gu Xiyu responded happily and was successfully diverted.
Mrs. Zheng threw the strange thought in her mind to the back of her mind, and said with a smile: "I still have to go to Ting Yuxuan to have a look, so I won't accompany you two."
Ye Qinglan and Gu Xiyu were in the same position. Especially Ye Qinglan, she wished Mrs. Zheng would leave quickly. No matter how thick-skinned she was, she couldn't help having such a conversation...
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