Gu Zong didn't want to argue with her in front of the child, but in any case, it was extremely inappropriate to let his daughter learn martial arts at home.
You know, families with plenty of food at home will not let their children learn martial arts. First, it is too hard, and second, those who learn martial arts will inevitably develop strong muscles. Gu Zong really can't imagine Gu Nianshuang's appearance with strong muscles.
It was almost noon, and just when Gu Zong couldn't restrain himself and was about to get angry, the maid brought food in.
Chu Yunli and Gu Zong plus two little girls, which is rare in normal times, Luo Manniang ate several books by herself.
There are four dishes and one soup on the table, with rice and steamed buns on the side.
Although there is meat and vegetables, these dishes are too simple and not rich enough for the young lady and legitimate daughter of the Gu family.
Gu Zong saw in his eyes that he was a well-off man, but he could still eat such a meal, especially since he was so angry that he didn't eat breakfast and was hungry at the moment. Without saying much, he picked up the bowl and started eating.
Seeing him pick up his chopsticks, Gu Nianshuang and Gu Daoyan beside him hurriedly picked up their bowls to eat, their postures elegant and eager. Gu Zong was a little surprised, especially when he saw Gu Nianshuang finished a bowl of rice, nibbled on one steamed bun, and then reached out for
When grabbing steamed buns, he couldn't help it anymore, "Be careful of eating too much food."
Chu Yunli snorted, "I didn't know, I thought you couldn't raise your daughter because the Gu family was short of food."
Gu Zong was speechless.
Suddenly, I remembered that the two little girls were practicing sword moves in the yard. They were so exhausted that they stopped to drink a cup of tea. After breathing evenly, they continued to practice. Don't you feel hungry after such a big move?
Seeing that Gu Nianshuang was about to finish the second steamed bun, Gu Zong's expression became complicated.
This child used to only eat half a bowl, but she could only eat a bowl because she had a big appetite. She was also picky about this and that. She wouldn't eat steamed buns, but she could still use two pieces of delicate snacks.
Seeing that she wanted to take it after eating it, Gu Zong looked speechless.
Chu Yunli raised her hand to stop, "You can't eat it. If you eat too much, you will feel uncomfortable."
Gu Nianshuang stopped eating and started drinking soup.
Gu Zong: "..." Too obedient.
Gu Daoyan ate about the same amount as Gu Nianshuang. After the two sisters finished eating, they went to the room next door to take a nap together.
Chu Yunli didn't sleep. She was flipping through a book and couldn't sleep even if she wanted to. The person in front of her had something to say.
After a long time, Gu Zongcai said, "It's good for Nian Shuang to eat more. There's something wrong with this martial arts practice. Can you..."
"No." Chu Yunli looked at him calmly, "If you want me to teach you, you have to follow my rules. If you feel it's inappropriate, just take him away."
It is impossible to take it away!
It's only been three days, and the girl not only loves to eat, but she didn't cry from the beginning to the end of the meal just now, which is so rare. Also, the two sisters learned martial arts together, and they even exchanged glances while eating, which seemed to have a little secret.
The relationship between sisters also needs to be worked out. If this continues, it will be really good for Gu Nianshuang herself. The sisters can support each other. As long as she eats, she will grow taller and will not be as frail and sick as her mother...
Thinking of her mother, Gu Zong suddenly realized that he felt that something was wrong from the moment his daughter talked to him when he entered the yard, until he practiced swordsmanship, had dinner, and finally left. He always felt that something was wrong. At this moment, he suddenly realized that there were no tears in his daughter's eyes.
Her face and eyes are bright, and if she was originally eighty percent similar to her mother, now she is only five percent similar. If she continues like this, she may only be similar in appearance.
Seeing the shock in his eyes, Chu Yunli knew that she couldn't hide it from him, but so what, she did it on purpose.
If you don't like it, take it away!
Liu Shuanghe taught Gu Nianshuang like this just so that Gu Zong would not forget her sister and treat her and Gu Nianshuang differently. To be precise, he treated her differently. After all, no matter how beastly Gu Zong was, he would not
I have fond thoughts about my daughter.
But this is not necessarily the case for her, a woman who has a similar appearance and temperament to Liu Shuanghu and is full of love for him.
When Gu Zong left, his face was complicated and tangled, he was distracted when he left, and he almost hit the door.
The Yu family had some objections to letting their granddaughter learn martial arts. After four or five days, they saw that Chu Yunli was not just on a whim, but seemed to be getting more and more enthusiastic. The time to practice martial arts was getting longer day by day. Finally, she couldn't help it anymore, "Little girl."
As long as the family is graceful and virtuous, what does it look like to dance with guns and sticks?"
When she said these words, she sent the two sisters away, and there were only mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the house. This was considered a courtesy she gave to her daughter-in-law.
Chu Yunli's smile remained unchanged, "Mother, this is what the child's father means. You don't know, Nian Shuang has eaten more in the past few days than in the previous day."
The last sentence completely blocked Yu's mouth.
She doesn't care about her son, so it's inappropriate for her to interfere. In her eyes, her daughter-in-law's own martial arts skills are not good, and it's hard to teach her children. The most she can do is lead them to move more and eat more.
Besides, if you keep your servants' mouths tight in your own yard, no outsiders will know.
Neither Yu nor Gu Zong spoke, and no one in the Gu family cared about how Chu Yunli raised the child. So, she led the two of them to practice every day, and whenever she couldn't persist, she would give her a few words of encouragement.
This morning, after saying hello, Chu Yunli said with a smile, "There will be a big event in the prefect's family next month. We won't practice today. We will go to the embroidery building to order the clothes first."
The two sisters' eyes lit up.
Practicing martial arts was boring. If they hadn't become more proficient and looked really good, they wouldn't have wanted to do it. When they learned that they were going out, they suddenly realized that they had not left the house for more than a month.
So, I went back to change my clothes and went out in high spirits.
Half an hour later, the young lady and two girls of the owner were welcomed into the Gu family's embroidery building on Main Street. Naturally, the shopkeeper did not dare to neglect and came to serve them personally.
When the materials were delivered, Gu Nianshuang subconsciously grabbed the white one. Chu Yunli coughed and she quickly dropped it, "Mom, I'm just touching it."
Gu Daoyan: "..."
"The prefect is a son marrying a wife. Do you think it is appropriate for you to wear plain clothes?" Chu Yunli said in a serious tone, not only to her but also to Gu Daoyan, "dressing is very particular. You can't
You can’t make people feel uncomfortable by stealing the limelight from the host.”
Gu Nianshuang suddenly realized, "I understand."
The two sisters chose a piece of light purple gauze. The color and material looked cool at first glance, but the style was different. It was quite suitable. Chu Yunli praised it.
The three of them went out. Gu Nianshuang looked at the teahouse not far away, "I haven't had tea for a long time. Mother, I invite you today. Let's go together."
Gu Daoyan also wanted to go, grabbing her sleeves and saying coquettishly, "Mom, just obey us."
Gu Nianshuang's eyes were filled with envy. Under Gu Daoyan's encouraging eyes, she grabbed Chu Yunli's other sleeve and the two of them helped her to the teahouse.
The lobby in the teahouse was almost full of people. It was already May, and the provincial examination would be in two months. Many scholars from Tongcheng had already arrived. There happened to be a poetry meeting in the teahouse today. When the three of them entered, it was
Busy times.
Along the way upstairs, many people quietly looked over, especially Gu Nianshuang, who was extremely beautiful. Some people whispered about her identity to the friends next to them, so even more eyes fell on the three of them.
"That's her, the eldest daughter of the Gu family. Her mother was the most beautiful woman back then. It's a pity that the beauty lost her mother early and suffered a lot at the hands of her stepmother. Every time I see her, she sheds tears without saying a word. It's really pitiful..."
"It's been a long time since I saw her come out. The last time I saw her was more than a month ago. At that time, some people said that she would be punished when she went back. During this period, she must have been grounded."
"The people with her are her stepmother and stepsister, they seem to be talking and laughing..."
The words were immediately interrupted, "Who doesn't know how to put on a show? The wives of these wealthy families are the most kind-hearted and cruel!"
Some people wonder, "Didn't it mean that the stepmother that Master Gu married was from a low-born family, but she dared to bully Master Gu's arrogant daughter?"
…
Discussions came and went, some big and some small. After listening to these words, Gu Nianshuang's fingertips holding Chu Yunli's arm turned white, her face became pale, her eye circles began to turn red again, and she said with a crying voice, "Mother, they are talking nonsense.
Badao, that’s not the case…”
Chu Yunli patted her hand, "So you can't cry. If you let them see your tears, they will guess what they are going to do."
As soon as these words came out, Gu Nianshuang's tears did not stop, but they fell even more fiercely.
Chu Yunli: "..." I'm used to crying, and I won't be able to change it for a while.
The three of them entered the room. It took a long time before Gu Nianshuang stopped crying. Her eyes were still red, like a rabbit.
Gu Daoyan was helpless, so she found a handkerchief and dipped it in cold water for her to apply on it.
The waiter brought tea and snacks. Listening to the sound of poetry reciting outside, Gu Nianshuang gradually calmed down and her eyes became much better.
But there was a knock on the door, and the maid opened the door. Outside the door were two brothers and sisters from the Chen family who were both wealthy businessmen. They were about the same age as Gu Nianshuang, and the two families were family friends.
Chen Shangpin entered the door and saluted Chu Yunli, "Hello, aunt."
Although he was saluting Chu Yunli, his eyes kept falling on Gu Nianshuang, full of admiration and pity.
Chu Yunli lowered her eyes, her mood agitated, full of unwillingness and resentment.
Chen Tiantian was also blessed next to her. After bowing, she walked to sit next to Gu Nianshuang with a smile and said familiarly, "Nian Shuang, I haven't seen you out for a long time. What's going on?"
Gu Nianshuang was very happy to see her friend, "I have been busy recently and haven't come out. What a coincidence!"
"What a coincidence? My brother heard you going out and took me straight to the teahouse." Chen Tiantian smiled and glanced at her, "You have no conscience, you can say such things."
These words clearly had a profound meaning, meaning that the brothers and sisters came here after learning that Gu Nianshuang was here.
Gu Nianshuang heard this and blushed with embarrassment after being teased.
Chu Yunli's eyes turned cold, "Miss Chen, be careful what you say!"
Her expression and tone were extremely cold, "Nian Shuang's reputation as a best friend cannot be damaged. If you are really her friend, you shouldn't say such things."
After Chen Tiantian was surprised, she defended, "I was just joking with Nian Shuang."
Chu Yunli said solemnly, "I thought that Miss Chen, as a lady, should know what not to say, and her jokes should be measured. Are you joking about Nian Shuang's reputation as a best friend, do you want to make an enemy of the Gu family?"
This is quite serious.
Chen Shangpin, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but said, "Auntie, it's just a joke. Besides, I really want to marry Nian Shuang, as a best friend..."
Chu Yunli interrupted him, "Even if your reputation as a best friend is damaged, you are still willing to marry her, right?"
Without waiting for his answer, she continued, "But in my opinion, you are afraid that you will not be able to marry the eldest daughter of my Gu family, so you deliberately ruined her reputation and made her have to marry you! You clearly have no good intentions!"
Chen Shangpin was young after all. Hearing this, he said excitedly, "I truly love her and sincerely seek to marry her. How can I harm her?"
Chu Yunli sneered, "If you want to marry her, does she have to marry you? Where do you get your confidence?"