I just don't know whether this anger is directed at Gu Xinian or Mrs. Zheng.
No one spoke for a moment, and the atmosphere fell into a subtle awkwardness.
Ye Qinglan looked at Gu Hong quietly and then lowered his head knowingly. No matter how eloquent he was, he had to meet the occasion. In this case, no one could interrupt easily, lest the fire would be burned on him.
Listening to the couple's words, it seemed that Gu Xinian had been living a lazy life without doing his job. But no matter how hard she imagined, she could not imagine Gu Xinian wandering around...
The silence lasted for a moment, and Gu Hong finally opened his mouth: "It's getting late, let's go to the Jingxin Hall!"
Mrs. Zheng had already calmed down and responded as if nothing had happened. The couple stood up and walked out one after another. There was no sign of a quarrel at all.
Ye Qinglan and Gu Xiyu followed closely behind. There were seven or eight maids and women accompanying them, but none of them dared to speak in a low voice. Only the sound of slight footsteps could be heard in their ears.
The Jingxin Hall is not far from Jingxinyuan. Go through a corridor and turn right.
Duke Dingguo Gu Mingyuan and his wife Sun were both there. Gu Hong and his wife came up to say hello and then sat down separately.
Ye Qinglan quietly looked at the two of them without leaving a trace. Gu Mingyuan was similar in age to his grandfather Ye Sheng. His hair and beard were half white, but his eyes were shining and he was very energetic.
Mrs. Sun is also over half a hundred years old. Although she is very well-maintained, she is still a bit old-fashioned and wears very expensive clothes.
Gu Xiyu didn't like to talk, and she remained the same when she was in front of her grandparents. She knelt down briefly and saluted, and then she said hello. Ye Qinglan naturally couldn't be so casual. She walked up to the front and saluted uprightly: "Qinglan has seen these two.
elder."
Before coming here, she had also thought about the issue of names. She and Gu Xiyu were basically cousins who couldn't be compared with each other. It was hard to call them grandparents and grandparents. It didn't seem appropriate to call them anything else, so they were just so vague.
It's not rude to use the word "elder" vaguely.
Gu Mingyuan nodded casually.
Mrs. Sun looked Ye Qinglan up and down and asked with a smile: "Are you Sister Ning's cousin?"
Ye Qinglan responded respectfully, her eyes falling at a forty-five-degree angle in front of her. When talking to elders, looking directly at them would be too rude, and lowering her head would not be generous enough. Such an angle is perfect.
Sure enough, Mrs. Sun's eyes showed a trace of approval, and her tone was more relaxed than before: "Since you are a guest, don't be too restrained. Sit down and talk with Yu'er."
Of course, these were also polite words. When the elders spoke, there was no room for the younger ones to interrupt at will. Ye Qinglan nodded obediently. She sat down under Gu Xiyu, and then silently listened to everyone talking.
Gu Mingyuan and Gu Hong, father and son, talked about some things in the court.
Ye Qinglan's ears pricked up unconsciously. This so-called "Western Song" dynasty was unheard of and unseen in history. Although she wanted to find out everything here, she didn't dare to ask around. Now it is rare to have the opportunity to hear about the affairs of the court.
, naturally you have to listen attentively.
"The prince was reprimanded by the Holy Master again in court today." Gu Hong said worriedly: "The Holy Master seems to be quite dissatisfied with the Prince these days. This is not the first time."
Gu Mingyuan's eyes flashed, and he said calmly: "The deepest love brings the deepest responsibility. The prince will inherit a great treasure in the future, so it is a good thing that the Holy Father will have stricter requirements on him."
Having said that, the father and son quickly exchanged complicated glances.
Mrs. Sun frowned. Although she didn't ask further questions, her face didn't look good.
The prince Zhao Yan was born to the empress and was the direct grandson of the Sun family. As the saying goes, both glory and disgrace are common. If the position of the prince is unstable, how can the ancestral family of Dingguogong Mansion fare better?
Sun suddenly said: "I heard that the third prince has been favored by the emperor recently. You might as well go to the palace and walk around more often." This sentence sounded meaningless at first. But when you think about it carefully, it means a lot. Mrs. Zheng's
His expression couldn't help but change slightly.
The biological mother of the third prince Zhao Zhang is Concubine Zheng, and Concubine Zheng is her biological sister. Sun suddenly said such a sentence, and it was not just a casual comment, but she was referring to it.
Mrs. Zheng smiled nonchalantly and said: "It is our turn to ask about these matters in the palace." After a pause, she changed the topic with a smile: "By the way, why haven't you seen Yongnian yet?"
When Gu Yongnian was mentioned, Mrs. Sun's expression suddenly softened a lot, but she complained: "This kid is running around all day long, and there is no certainty. Although his brain is smart, he just refuses to study seriously. He is worse than Xinian.
It’s too bad.”
Gu Xinian took the first place in the provincial examination at the age of thirteen, and won the first prize at the age of sixteen, which was a sensation. His cousin Gu Yongnian was far behind. He was already fifteen years old, and he had not even passed the examination as a child student.
.This road to study is probably far away.
There was a trace of ridicule in Mrs. Zheng's eyes, but she said with a smile: "Yongnian is still young. In two years, his temper will calm down."
Mr. Sun said with a tone of resentment: "With his rough temperament, it is strange that he can calm down and study. I will have to take the path of Enyin in the future and find a job for him." When it comes to this.
, couldn't help but think of Gu Xinian again, and frowned and said: "Xinian is already a grown man. It's not okay to waste time like this. You should also persuade him and tell him that a good wife is a decent wife."
Mrs. Zheng smiled bitterly: "I don't know how many times I have told him, but he just doesn't listen to me."
Mrs. Sun glanced at her daughter-in-law dissatisfied: "Don't be too spoiled by him."
Obviously no one could control Gu Xinian, but he put all the blame on her. Mrs. Zheng agreed, but she felt quite unhappy in her heart.
At this moment, a figure flashed in.
Ye Qinglan caught sight of this face from the corner of her eye, frowned subconsciously, and lowered her head.
The person who came was none other than the Gu Qi Young Master mentioned earlier, Gu Yongnian. Although his appearance was not as good as that of Gu Xinian, he was still a rare handsome young man. However, he was very frivolous and his eyes were wandering. You could tell at a glance that he was not what he was.
A person of good character.
Ye Qinglan rarely disliked someone so much when they met for the first time, but Gu Yongqing did it easily.
Gu Yongnian shouted "grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt" with a smile, but glanced at Ye Qinglan who was sitting next to him. Although this little girl was a little tender, she was really pretty and juicy, and it made him feel itchy...
Gu Yongnian made small moves frequently, and everyone present naturally noticed it. Gu Mingyuan and Gu Hong both frowned. Although Ye Qinglan was young, she was also a guest in the mansion. Gu Yongnian's behavior was really rude.
Mrs. Zheng was so angry at his wanton behavior, but she couldn't say anything in front of Mr. Sun.
Sun couldn't stand it any longer and glared at Gu Yongnian, suggesting that he should restrain himself.
Gu Yongnian reluctantly withdrew his gaze, but his eyes kept turning, not knowing what he was thinking.
Mrs. Zheng smiled calmly and said: "Yongnian, you haven't met Qinglan yet! She is Sister Ning's cousin, and speaking of it, she is also Yu'er's cousin. She will stay in the mansion for a while. From now on, you
When you see her, just call her cousin."
Gu Yongnian nodded with a smile and took the opportunity to take a few more glances.
Ye Qinglan stood up gracefully, curtsied slightly, and shouted outright: "Qinglan has met my cousin." It was Gu Yongnian's fault for being rude, and she didn't want to lower her style.
Gu Yongnian looked at those big, watery eyes and blurted out: "What a good name. I will call you Lan'er from now on."
Phew! Do I know you very well?
Ye Qinglan secretly rolled her eyes, but on her face she acted like an aggrieved little daughter, and glanced at Mrs. Zheng for help.
Sure enough, Mrs. Zheng immediately said: "Yongnian, don't scare Qinglan, just call her cousin!" How can a girl's maiden name be shouted casually? If it spreads, it will damage Ye Qinglan's reputation as a maiden.
Gu Yongnian nodded perfunctorily, obviously not listening to Mrs. Zheng's words at all.
Mrs. Zheng was angry, so she had to suppress it. From now on, she must tell Ye Qinglan to stay away from Gu Yongnian...
It was getting dark, and the meal had already been set in the dining room.
The men and women sat at separate tables, and the thin screen finally blocked Gu Yongnian's wanton gaze. Ye Qinglan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling much more at ease.
After waiting for a while, Gu Xinian still didn't come back.
Mrs. Sun was obviously a little unhappy, but she didn't say anything and ordered the meal to begin.
In such an occasion, it is strange to be full. Ye Qinglan finished his meal politely and put down his chopsticks. But he sighed secretly in his heart. If this continues, he will not be able to eat for more than a month.
A full meal.
Thinking about it this way, it's better to stay in Hefengyuan. At least it's your own territory, and you can eat as much as you want.
After finishing dinner and sitting for a while, Mrs. Zheng finally got up and left.
After leaving the Jingxin Hall, Gu Xiyu pulled Ye Qinglan with some reluctance. Mrs. Zheng saw it and couldn't help joking: "Since you are so reluctant, how about letting Sister Lan live in your Lengyue Pavilion?"
It was just a joke, but Gu Xiyu actually nodded seriously.
Mrs. Zheng was a little stunned. It seemed that she underestimated Gu Xiyu's love for Ye Qinglan. Even Lengyue Pavilion was willing to let Ye Qinglan live...
Ye Qinglan was very happy in her heart. Living in Lengyue Pavilion was naturally much better than Jingxinyuan. She could be with Gu Xiyu day and night, so she could find opportunities to treat Gu Xiyu at any time.
Mrs. Zheng thought for a while and said with a smile: "That's fine, since you like it, you can do whatever you want." She casually ordered Mother Huang and others to help clean up and settle down.
Fortunately, the guest rooms in Lengyue Pavilion were ready-made, and Ye Qinglan didn't bring much luggage, so she was settled in less than an hour.
After all this trouble, Ye Qinglan also felt tired, so she washed herself casually and fell asleep.
I don’t know how long she had slept, but Ye Qinglan suddenly heard a strange noise in her daze, woke up suddenly, and sat up from the bed. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation, monthly vote, your
