Gu Qing hurriedly sat up from the bed. She didn't care about the pain in her body. She called Cuiru to come over and help her comb a simple bun, then hurried out.

"Young Madam, please slow down!" Cui Ru trotted after her.

Who would have thought——

Before she walked out of the lobby, a handsome face came into view.

Chen Zhizhou looked her up and down in astonishment. "Why are you in such a hurry? What are you going to do?"

Where to go?

Seeing that he was safe and sound, Gu Qing looked around and said to him, "Let's go back to the room and talk!"

"When did you make Madam so unhappy? Is it because the maids and servants in the mansion did not serve you well? Tell your husband and he will help you take care of it." Chen Zhizhou raised the corners of his lips and smiled.

Even though I was so worried about his situation, he could still laugh out loud and say such nonsense!

Gu Qing raised her eyes and glanced at him angrily: "Looking back at the Gu family, why didn't you wait for me to get up and go together?"

"My father-in-law originally sent someone to tell you and me to go back together. Who said last night that I might not be able to get out of bed tomorrow and all the household affairs would have to be left to me to take care of? Isn't that what my wife said?" Chen Zhizhou felt aggrieved.

There was a hint of smile in those deep black eyes.

So that’s it!

She said, how could it be possible that her father only asked Chen Zhizhou to go back.

Once they returned to the bedroom, the two of them walked in one after the other. Gu Qing glanced back at Cui Ru standing behind him and said to her, "It's so dry. Go tell the kitchen to make some sweet water to reduce the noise."

"Yes, young madam." Cuiru turned around and was about to leave.

Gu Qing seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly said, "Close the door."

Chen Zhizhou, however, seemed to be fine. He leaned sideways on the chair, picked up the porcelain pot with one hand, and poured himself a cup of tea.

"What is my father doing so early in the morning?" Seeing that there was no one around and the door was closed, she breathed a sigh of relief and asked softly.

"It's nothing. It is said that a few skilled embroiderers came to the capital some time ago and asked you to go home so that they could make some new clothes for you. They said..." When Chen Zhizhou spoke, he seemed to recall something and his eyes suddenly drooped.

"What are you talking about?" Gu Qing anxiously punched his shoulder.

When did this guy become so slow in speaking, hesitant and stammering, it really makes me anxious to death!

"My father-in-law said that he saw you dressed simply yesterday. People who don't know the truth might think that the Gu and Chen families treated you harshly, and that you were not as well dressed as your half-sister." Chen Zhizhou's lips curled up into a playful smile.

Apparently...

Gu Yunzhao's words were an open and implicit sarcasm, saying that it was dishonorable to drag down the Chen family.

Yesterday, Gu Qing stole the limelight at the night banquet, but the emperor and the empress had no attitude towards the Gu family. Gu Yunzhao was as meticulous as a needle, and his tolerance was only two taels. How could he tolerate the current glory of the Chen family?

It must be more than just making clothes for Gu Qing. Since she hasn't seen her, she just wants to take the opportunity to pressure Chen Zhizhou.

"However, my father-in-law also said that if you get a chance, it would be best for you to go home." Chen Zhizhou stared at the person in front of him with deep eyes, his brows furrowed. "If you want to go back, tell me to go with you at any time."

How could he bear to leave his beloved one and go there alone, considering the Gu family was full of wolves and tigers?

Because of Gu Qing's two gold medals and the queen's phoenix hairpin last night, the Chen family was in the limelight.

Cuiru came back and said that the guests who came to visit today almost broke the threshold...

"There are also the Minister of Revenue and Lord Chen from the Ministry of Justice in the front hall... The master asked you to go over there and have a cup of tea and exchange a few words with them. After all, they are all veteran officials in the court." Cuiru suggested timidly in a low voice.

As expected...

Chen Zhizhou refused without thinking.

Without him saying anything, Gu Qing could guess the reason!

Emperors of all dynasties were most afraid of those who were more powerful than their masters. Now the Chen family was enjoying a strong reputation in the capital, and Cui Ru had described the scene.

If we entertain guests every day, all the dignitaries will come to the Chen family for no reason, which will probably make the emperor even more unhappy!

Can--

My father-in-law is a good man with a righteous character. He usually doesn't know how to refuse people.

Gu Qing frowned slightly. A tall tree attracts the wind, and a ship that shows its head first will decay...

Now the Chen family is having a hard time in the court!

"Qing'er, I'm going out for a while." Suddenly, Chen Zhizhou stood up, looking like he was worried about something.

As long as he didn't mention anything, Gu Qing wouldn't ask.

This is the most basic trust between husband and wife.

When the time comes, Chen Zhizhou will naturally tell her everything.

"Okay." Gu Qing bit her lower lip tightly, she was thinking about something intently.

Chen Zhizhou had not been heard from for two hours since he left, leaving her alone at the Chen family. From time to time, a maid would come to the front hall and symbolically call her twice, saying that it was either a noble lady from this family or a woman from that family who had come to visit.

On the surface, he said he wanted to discuss the art of playing the zither and needlework with her, but in reality, he was just trying to secretly win over the Chen family.

Gu Qing thought carefully and came up with a good idea to have the best of both worlds!

You can avoid guests from outside and avoid gossip.

So she asked someone to prepare a carriage and set off to return home!

It was only one night later, but her father couldn't hold back and wanted to take action. She really wanted to go meet them...

Outside the Gu family mansion, Gu Qing's carriage slowly came to a stop. She poked her head out to glance into the courtyard, and the servant hurriedly brought a stool for her to dismount. "Miss."

However, there are obviously fewer maids in the front courtyard today.

The Gu family is much quieter than before.

After careful questioning, Gu Qing found out that it was Aunt Liu who fell ill!

Cui Ru followed behind her, muttering softly, "It serves her right! She's really sick!"

This is the Gu family!

Gu Qing turned around and glared at Cuiru fiercely, then gave her a look. This girl was getting more and more daring, and she didn't know how to control her mouth. Wait until she came home and see how he would deal with Cuiru!

Gu Yunzhao looked haggard and tired. When he came out, his face was expressionless and he dragged his feet: "Qing'er is back."

"Didn't father say to find an embroiderer to make clothes for me?" Gu Qing asked with a smile, without mentioning Aunt Liu at all.

The father and daughter met, but were speechless...

Gu Qing was still wondering how long his father could hold it in.

Unexpectedly, someone was the first to lose patience!

"Master, Miss, something bad has happened. The second young lady just kicked a stool and is going to hang herself!" The little maid ran over in a hurry and knelt down in front of Gu Qing and Gu Yunzhao, shouting with a terrified look in her eyes.

Gu Qing almost couldn't help laughing. Her sister really knew how to choose the right time to commit suicide.