Mrs. Zheng spoke in great detail, and several housekeepers came to report the matter, so she handled it in front of Gu Xiyu and Ye Qinglan. She originally hoped that Gu Xiyu would learn a little bit, but after she finished speaking, she turned around and secretly
He smiled bitterly.
Although Gu Xiyu didn't say anything, her eyes were full of impatience, and she didn't even hear a few words. Ye Qinglan seemed to have some understanding, and the smart and confident smile in her eyes made people feel very comfortable.
Mrs. Zheng smiled tentatively and said, "Sister Lan, did you understand everything just now?" Gu Xiyu didn't need to ask, she must have understood nothing.
Ye Qinglan was very humble and low-key: "I only understand a little bit. If my aunt doesn't dislike it, I will shamelessly follow cousin Xiyu to learn from now on." It is a rare opportunity to learn housekeeping skills, so of course I can't let it go.
It is strange that my aunt Xue is willing to teach her these things.
Mrs. Zheng admired her intelligence and low-keyness and nodded in agreement with a smile.
For the next few days, Ye Qinglan followed Gu Xiyu and stayed with Mrs. Zheng. Although Mrs. Zheng did not teach anything intentionally, she secretly learned a lot by watching Mrs. Zheng take care of the chores in the house every day.
Most of Gu Xiyu's heart problems have gone away, and with Ye Qinglan's deliberate guidance and relief, her temperament has obviously become much more cheerful. Not only Gu Hong noticed, but even Sun and others also noticed Gu Xiyu's change. They were all secretly happy.
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Ye Qinglan's status as a close friend has also quietly improved a lot. Everyone in Jingxinyuan Lengyue Pavilion respectfully called her cousin when they met her. She had good food, clothing, housing and transportation, which made Ye Qinglan couldn't help but sigh. These days
Being a guest at Duke Dingguo's residence was better than staying at Uncle Changyuan's residence.
The only flaw was that he never had a chance to talk to Gu Xinian alone.
She was always thinking about what Ye Qingning had asked her to do, but she could never find a chance to speak out. She was secretly anxious in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face at all.
Through careful observation in the past few days, she realized how leisurely Gu Xinian's life was. He would show up at most during lunch and dinner every day, and basically disappear at other times. It was said that he was either with a group of scholars who had similar interests.
Reciting poems and painting together, or drinking with a group of aristocratic young men.
If you don't take the initiative to look for opportunities, let alone live in Dingguo Duke's Mansion for a month. Even if you live for a year, you won't have the chance to say a few words to Gu Xinian alone.
But this opportunity is really hard to find. At this time, the defense between men and women is very high. Let alone meeting and talking in private, even looking at it will be regarded as frivolous and rude. If you want to avoid Mrs. Zheng, Gu Xiyu and a group of maids,
Mother-in-law, it’s really not easy.
Just when Ye Qinglan was secretly anxious, the opportunity came soon.
Sun is a devout believer in Buddhism. Every May, he has to fast for half a month. Then he goes to Ciyun Temple to offer incense. In two days, it happens to be May 15th. According to the practice of previous years, the fifteenth day
One day, Mrs. Sun will take the female family members of the mansion to Ciyun Temple.
Mrs. Zheng first sent Mama Huang to Ciyun Temple to make arrangements, while the mansion was busy preparing for the trip.
Gu Hong and his son were busy with court affairs and had no time to go with them. Mrs. Zheng planned to take Gu Xinian's brother and sister and the second wife Gu Yongnian to go with them.
Ye Qinglan could not help but feel a little embarrassed among them. If we really talk about it, her so-called cousin has absolutely nothing to do with Duke Dingguo's palace. It is really embarrassing to show up in such a big way. But if she doesn't go with her, she
It's too boring to stay alone in the house.
Besides, it has been some time since she traveled here, but she just wandered back and forth in the house, at most from one house to another. She had never really seen what it was like outside. It was rare to have such a good opportunity.
Can it be missed?
Mrs. Zheng seemed to have noticed Ye Qinglan's concerns, and said with an understanding smile: "Xiyu is not used to riding in a soft sedan. Just sit with her."
Ye Qinglan responded with a smile, but secretly wondered in her heart. Every time she travels, she takes a carriage. Why did she come in a soft sedan again this time? This Ciyun Temple sounds very grand, it must be a very famous temple.
…
Just as I was thinking about it, Gu Xinian arrived.
Gu Xinian today seems to be slightly different from the past. His steps are quite steady when walking, but his eyes are extremely bright.
He drank!
Ye Qinglan thought for sure, and he must have drunk a lot. Although he is not drunk yet, it is not far away. Generally speaking, men who have drunk will talk more than usual. I wonder if Gu Xinian is this kind of man.
Thinking of Gu Xinian chattering endlessly, Ye Qinglan was secretly happy.
Gu Xinian happened to look over and caught the narrow smile in her eyes, and immediately narrowed his eyes slightly.
Ye Qinglan quickly sat upright and withdrew her gaze.
Mrs. Zheng greeted her with a smile at first, but when she smelled the strong smell of alcohol on Gu Xinian's body, she immediately frowned: "How much alcohol have you drunk?"
Gu Xinian responded casually: "Don't worry, I didn't drink much."
"I haven't drunk much, so how could I smell so heavy?" Mrs. Zheng scolded angrily, while ordering someone to make sobering soup.
Gu Xiyu also frowned delicately and whispered: "Brother, you smell so bad."
Gu Xinian smiled casually and sat down casually. This time he finally did not sit across from Ye Qinglan, but he sat next to Ye Qinglan.
…
Ye Qinglan looked at her nose and heart, sitting there upright, looking like a quiet and dignified daughter of a famous family.
Gu Xinian glanced at her, and the corners of his lips slowly raised. No doubt, there must be a hint of teasing in this smile.
Ye Qinglan really wanted to grab him by the collar and yell: Brother, did this girl provoke you or provoke you? It’s just that you don’t want to see me everywhere, and you always look at me with this mocking look that understands everything! You
What on earth do you want!
Mrs. Zheng's voice came to mind at the right time, interrupting Ye Qinglan's random thoughts: "Xinian, the day after tomorrow is May 15th, and your grandmother is going to Ciyun Temple to burn incense and fulfill her vows. You should go too!"
Gu Xinian unexpectedly refused: "I won't go!"
Ye Qinglan couldn't help but look sideways. What's going on? It was just a matter of accompanying him to burn incense. Why did Gu Xinian refuse so firmly?
What's even more strange is that Mrs. Zheng was not angry at all at his reaction. Instead, she patiently consoled him: "We'll go in the morning and come back in the afternoon. Excluding the time on the road, it's only half a day. Neither your grandfather nor your father
Sora goes with me, I can't go without you..." There are always a lot of inconveniences when a group of women go out, and it is much safer to have a man to take care of them.
"Isn't there still Yongnian?" Gu Xinian said calmly: "Just let Yongnian accompany you."
Mrs. Zheng rolled her eyes at him angrily: "It's not like you don't know Yongnian's temperament. If he doesn't get into trouble, that's fine. What can you expect from him?"
"Needless to say, I don't want to go." After all, Gu Xinian drank a lot of wine and was far less self-controlled than usual. There was actually a bit of impatience on his face.
Ye Qinglan couldn't help but glance at him.
Mrs. Zheng usually always followed his wishes, but tonight she was a little annoyed by his repeated rejection, and her face darkened: "How long are you going to make trouble! Even if Shen Qiuyu will go that day, you two will also go there." We may not meet each other."
As soon as these words came out, Gu Xinian's expression suddenly changed.
Ye Qinglan had been paying attention to the changes in his expression, so she couldn't miss it at this moment. She quietly raised her eyes and looked over. Gu Xinian had always had great self-control, and it was obvious that there were times when his emotions were exposed. But at this moment, there was no hint of trace on his handsome face. There was no smile, and there was an inexplicable coldness in his eyes.
The name Shen Qiuyu was indeed the biggest thorn in Gu Xinian's heart, and he couldn't even touch it!
Mrs. Zheng usually held back her sullenness, but she was worried about his mood and never mentioned this name easily. But now that her blood was rising, she didn't care so much anymore, and said with a cold face: "She has already married the prince. It's been four years, how long will you still be thinking about her? Are you going to hide from her and never see her for the rest of your life?"
Gu Xinian clenched his right hand into a fist, but the coldness in his eyes became stronger and stronger.
Ye Qinglan is best at observing a person's subtle facial expressions and then guessing the other person's mental state. But looking at Gu Xinian's reaction, she was also a little confused.
This is not like the expression when mentioning an unforgettable lover, but rather as if there is great hatred between the other party...
Mrs. Zheng regretted it as soon as she said it, and when she saw Gu Xinian's fierce reaction, she was even more upset. What did she do when she mentioned Shen Qiuyu?
After Shen Qiuyu got married four years ago, Gu Xinian was depressed, fell ill and was bedridden for more than a month. Later, he recovered, but his whole person changed a lot. To outsiders, he still looked the same charming and elegant. However, only the closest family members knew that Gu Xinian's thoughts had become extremely deep. No one knew what he was thinking. Even the usual smile on his face always seemed careless.
In the past four years, Gu Xinian has deliberately avoided all occasions where he would meet Shen Qiuyu. Mrs. Zheng knew this very well, and felt distressed and helpless. Therefore, she had been careful not to mention this name or touch Gu Xinian. The wound in the heart.
But just now, in a fit of anger, Shen Qiuyu was mentioned again...
Gu Xiyu was frightened by the confrontation between Gu Xinian and Mrs. Zheng. She shrank slightly, panic and fear appeared in her eyes again, and her fingers quietly grasped Ye Qinglan's sleeve.
Ye Qinglan looked very distressed, gently held Gu Xiyu's hand, and whispered softly: "Don't be afraid, aunt and cousin Gu were just joking, they didn't quarrel."
"Really?" Gu Xiyu bit her lip, her eyes flashing with heart-warming helplessness.
Although the two people's voices were extremely small, they broke the originally condensed atmosphere.
Mrs. Zheng secretly blamed herself and coaxed with a smile: "Don't be afraid, Yu'er, Xinian and I are fine and we didn't quarrel." As she spoke, she winked at Gu Xinian. (To be continued. If you like this work, , you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
