23 Plum Blossom Petals

  Xia He got the main mother's words and didn't leak a single bit, telling Liang Shi everything he saw and heard.

  Liu Shi was familiar with that man, which was what Gu Yuqie had guessed. Liu Shi viewed her own status, although she was only a concubine, but she had long considered herself the true mistress of this marquis's estate behind the scenes. Gu Yuqie knew it in her past life, let alone in this one. So unless there was something important, Liu Shi wouldn't privately meet with an unfamiliar man. This kind of thing that would lose her dignity. Liu Shi must have weighed it repeatedly before doing so.

  That man was actually the cousin of the Liu family. This was something that Gu Yuqiu had not expected. In her previous life, she clearly remembered that the Liu woman was an orphan, so where did this cousin come from? Why couldn't her own cousin come to their house openly and honestly, but instead had to be so secretive? However, in her previous life, she hadn't even cared much about her own mother, let alone some cousin of the Liu family.

  Two people just chatted, Chun Xing also heard these, the man sat for a while and left, still by that servant carrying him out of the Hou Mansion. Chun Xing went so long because she carefully followed the man all the way to find where he was staying, only then did she return to report to Madame.

  Not only did Yu Rui think there was a problem, but Liang also thought so. After she came to the capital, apart from being heartbroken and disheartened, she didn't even bother to investigate the background of that woman Liu. Gu Huaizhong had also been evasive about Liu's affairs, so she really didn't understand much about Liu.

  "Tell Zhao Wu to pay attention to that person. Liang said to Chun Xing after a moment of contemplation. Also, investigate the past of Liu Niangniang. Although I don't want to interfere too much, this mansion can't be polluted by any kind of inferior people either."

  Gu Yuqian covered her mouth and smiled secretly, what her mother said was already very serious.

  Zhao Wu is the commander of the guards brought by the Liang family from Jiangnan. Chun Xing and Xia He heard this, and their faces also showed a few more shades of joy. Other book friends are currently reading:.

  When they were in Jiangnan, they followed the young lady without any constraints, and their life was carefree and happy. As soon as they arrived in Beijing, they encountered the fact that the master had taken a concubine but kept it secret, and the young lady suddenly became dispirited and fell ill for a long time, which also made them lose interest. They had long been displeased with Madame Liu, but since the young lady was not one to argue, Madame Liu flattered her with clever words, and the young lady couldn't get angry. Since the young lady didn't speak up, these servants couldn't say anything either, they could only let it be. Now that the young lady has spoken out, each of them is clenching their fists and itching to throw that woman out of the house immediately!

  Spring apricot went down, Liang's family also drove out the other two big girls in the house, and she pulled up Gu Yuqiu's hand to carefully examine her own daughter.

  This girl is really beautiful, with curved eyebrows like distant mountains and misty clouds. She has a pair of peach blossom eyes that are slightly upturned at the corners, forming an enchanting arc. Her eyes are as clean as a clear stream, shining with a hint of starlight. Her skin is flawless, without any blemishes, and her lips are as red as lotus flowers. Not to mention her long, thick black hair. She's only ten years old and already has such a stunning appearance; who knows what she'll look like in a few more years?

  Gu Yuqiu felt a bit uneasy in her heart as she was stared at by her mother, and softly called out to her.

  Ah-Niang is still young now, but in a few years she will have to choose a husband. Liang Shi couldn't help but let out a long sigh, no matter how good her daughter was, she would eventually marry someone, and all she hoped for was that she wouldn't end up like herself, thinking she had found a good husband, only to discover he was an ungrateful and treacherous scoundrel.

  "What do you want to do with these, daughter?" Gu Yuqie knew that Liang Shi was thinking about something she shouldn't be thinking about again, and comforted her. If you marry a bad one, it's better to stay with your mother. Anyway, this Marquis' manor won't lack me three meals a day.

  Daughter said that if she really married a bad one, it's better not to marry. This Marquis' manor can afford to raise a daughter, even if Gu Huai Zhong doesn't support her, she can support herself.

  Ms. Liang suddenly had this idea in her heart, and even she herself was shocked, hurriedly waving away the thought. Her daughter would eventually marry, and now she should start to open her eyes wide, carefully examining each of those young masters from aristocratic families in the capital, making sure to find a few honest and reliable candidates so that in the future she wouldn't be at a loss.

  Li family did not know that his daughter had already set a goal in her heart, but for this idea, she called out a good word, and after excitement, she also ignited a few points of fighting spirit.

  Although the Dingyuan Marquis Manor was a new noble of the current dynasty, it didn't count for much in the eyes of those aristocratic families. However, Gu Yuqie was after all the eldest daughter of the manor, and those aristocratic families had to take a look at her no matter what. Her own birth was good too, being the only legitimate daughter of the former General Town's family, which further increased Gu Yuqie's value. On the other hand, that Liu lady, her two children's status were lower.

  Nonsense! Mr. Liang scolded his daughter with his mouth, but he hugged her tightly in his arms, wishing he could give the best of everything in the world to his daughter.

  She thought that her daughter was now ten years old, and it would be better to take her to socialize in the circle of noblewomen in the capital first. Letting her see the world would also be good. In the past, when they were in Jiangnan, she had been too lenient with her, and as a result, her daughter had developed a tomboyish personality that was not suitable for meeting outsiders. But after coming to the capital and experiencing a flood, her daughter's temperament had become more subdued, and she had become unusually sensible and knowledgeable about books and reason, so it would be okay to take her out now.

  In the capital city, gatherings among noblewomen were not uncommon. Every now and then, she would receive invitations, but previously, due to her depression and poor physical health, she had declined them all with excuses. Now, she couldn't help but think about which ones she could attend with her daughter.

  Although her husband had already been enfeoffed as a marquis, this new noble was still inferior to the aristocratic families. In the eyes of those clans with hundreds of years of family history, they were nothing but nouveau riche. She came from a high-ranking birth, but since she was a daughter of the Gu family, she would naturally be classified as a rustic and unsophisticated person.

  This is also one of the reasons why Gu Yuqie worked so hard in her previous life. She clearly understood the difference between aristocratic families and nouveau riche, so she doubled her efforts, determined to make a name for herself and surpass those so-called aristocratic young ladies, making them not dare to look down on her.

  Although the Liang family also came from a wealthy background, they could always live in Jiangnan. Even she had never attended gatherings in the capital city. She knew that the rules of the capital were much stricter than those of Jiangnan, so even she herself had to be careful. Thinking of this, she called Chun Xing to take her daughter back and also called Xia He to instruct her in a whisper.

  The following days, Gu Yuqian found herself getting busier and busier.

  Her mother didn't know where to find a large pile of titles and connections between the nobles in the capital, and she had to memorize them by heart. Gu Yuqie had done such things in her previous life, but at that time it was not arranged by her mother, but secretly collected by herself. This life, what her mother collected was more detailed than what she had collected in her previous life. With the foundation of the previous generation on that side, this time Gu Yuqie didn't spend much effort to sort out those relationships again.

  Her mother even specially invited a palace etiquette teacher to teach her etiquette and had someone make clothes and accessories for her.

  Gu Yuqiu understood, her mother was going to push her out.

  In her past life, she had done all these things by herself. Her mother was always unhappy and depressed. But in this life, although she didn't take it to heart, her mother was like a nagging wife, constantly sending people over to bother her. Every day when she went to pay respects and practice martial arts, her mother would also nag her incessantly in her ear. This made Gu Yuqian feel both amused and annoyed at the same time.

  However, her mother thought it was good, so she went to do it. In her previous life, she was a prodigal daughter, and in this life, she wanted to make up for some of it. She wanted to take her to attend gatherings among the nobles, so she went, only not to show off like in her previous life, just hoping to pass through safely.

  Liu's eyes and ears were everywhere in the mansion, so she naturally saw Liang's and Gu Yuqiu's movements, and understood Liang's intentions. She whispered some pillow talk to Gu Huaizhong, and surprisingly, he also called for Gu Siyu to come with Gu Yuqiu to learn etiquette from the teacher.

  According to Liu's idea, Gu Yuqie is nothing! She has been relying on her mother to occupy the position of Houfu's legitimate daughter for a few years, anyway, whatever Gu Yuqie has, her daughter must not be less, just wait a few more years and see who can still dominate in this mansion.

  Gu Siyu was one year younger than Gu Yuqie, and at the age of playing with dolls, she was forced to come and learn etiquette. In her heart, she was unwilling. The teacher, a palace maid named Hua, was very strict. If there was any slight mistake in her movements or gestures, a small bamboo board would be used to correct her. According to her words, not only the young ladies of the侯府, but also the palace maids who entered the palace as concubines, if they did not behave well, they would be punished. Those palace maids were the future masters.

  Bi Yuqiu was still a reborn, everything was already familiar to her, as if she had an external hanging existence. In her previous life, she had also entered the palace, and etiquette was not something that needed to be taught, it came naturally. Compared to this, her younger sister seemed stupid and clumsy, even walking was not done well, from time to time being slapped by the teaching aunt's small board with a loud slapping sound.

  That's... how can a 9-year-old kid and an old demon who has been through several reincarnations be compared?

  Gu Yuqie looked at the illegitimate sister eating alone, with a bitter and resentful expression all day, unable to express her own feelings. This younger sister had not provoked her yet, but now being scolded into this pitiful state was also quite sad. But why did she feel an indescribable sense of pleasure deep down?

  Gu Yuqie was entangled for a while, and then came up with an answer. It seemed that she had crossed over again, and then ***, and then reincarnated, and had already been forced by Yun Ke into a changed (and harmonious) state.

  Gu Yuqie's mundane days were spent watching little Loli being trained miserably, she worked hard to practice martial arts, and quietly passed away in Chen Hanlin's teaching and discussion.

  Gu Yuqie stayed within the Hou Mansion and never stepped out, but her reputation outside grew louder by the day. Not only would Chen Hanlin mention Gu Yuqie to his fellow scholars, but even the imperial tutor's nanny, upon returning to the palace, couldn't stop praising Gu Yuqie, exaggerating her virtues as if she were a goddess. It was true that Gu Yuqie had done well in one aspect, but another reason for this was due to the influence of Marquis Hou's power and his whispered instructions to the imperial tutor's nanny. To say the least, Gu Huai Zhong had invested a lot of effort and resources into getting Gu Yuqie married into the royal family.

  All of this was done behind Gu Yuqie's back, and she was still in the dark, not even Liang knew that Gu Huai had the idea of marrying Gu Yuqie into the imperial family.

  About a month later, Gu Yuqie was dressed up by her mother and put into a horse-drawn carriage, embarking on her first journey to show her face in public.