Old lady?

Chen Zhizhou's grandmother.

In Gu Qing's memory in her previous life, this old lady was not easy to get along with, otherwise she would not have stayed alone in the ancestral home for so many years.

She was the most common old woman among the aristocratic families. The difference was that the Chen family was not wealthy for generations.

Even the aunts at home couldn't stand it...

In her previous life, she had never met this grandmother, not even once.

Chen Zhizhou knew that she had a cold personality and even the Chen family disliked her. He also refused directly after the old lady repeatedly asked to stay in Beijing for a while.

Until her death, she never even got to see her grandson's wife.

Gu Qing's eyes darkened, and he muttered to himself, "Isn't it just that the old lady is here? Why is it not good?"

"Young Madam, I'm afraid you don't know. Three years ago, the old lady was invited back to the old house... Well, during those few days, the Chen family was in turmoil every day. The ladies in the family were given a rule that they had to get up at three o'clock in the morning to pay their respects to the old lady!"

"Not only that, but also..."

The maids in the mansion were talking at once, and without exception, they were all accusing the old lady of various actions that had taken place since she came to the capital.

Everything else was fine, but he had to get up at three in the morning and go to the door of the old lady's bedroom to greet her. Just based on this, Gu Qing felt that his life was over!

But she can't do it!

Cui Ru whispered to her privately that several elderly people in this house had originally worked for the old lady...

It was no wonder that the old lady had a prejudice against her in her previous life and had even mentioned that she wanted Chen Zhizhou to divorce her with a letter of divorce.

The old lady is sitting comfortably in her old house, and all the affairs in the capital are under her control!

"Hurry up and don't delay the master's lunch. I'm going to find mother." After Gu Qing said this, she clutched the handkerchief tightly in one hand and hurried to the front yard.

She didn't think it was necessary to flatter Chen Zhizhou's grandmother, but she still had to make the necessary preparations.

No matter how young she is, she cannot lose her manners.

Seeing Gu Qing so worried, Madam Chen couldn't help but sigh softly, "Qing'er, you don't have to worry. The old lady is...she always treats people like this. This time it's your father who's sick, and there's no way to stop her. The old lady said that no matter what, even if she's not allowed to enter the capital, she'll come here on her own..."

Gu Qing could hear the helplessness in Chen's mother's tone.

She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Fortunately, she was just a granddaughter-in-law. She didn't know how her mother-in-law and several aunts got along with the old lady in the past...

Chen Zhizhou specially sent someone to find her and called her to the bedroom in the backyard. The two of them closed the door and talked.

"I've never seen you frightened before. Grandmother just came to Beijing. She's not a man-eating tiger. Look how scared our Qing'er is." Chen Zhizhou said, gently brushing away the loose hair on her temples and letting it hang just above her ears.

Gu Qing bit her lower lip tightly and was silent for a while. She asked the question that most women in this world would ask: "What if my grandmother doesn't like me?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Chen Zhizhou laughed playfully, and patted her shoulder gently: "Madam, you are the best woman in the world. Haven't you heard what everyone in the capital says? You should marry a girl from the Gu family!"

This rumor has been circulating wildly in the capital these past two days...

Gu Qing vaguely felt that this matter was not that simple, and there must be someone behind the scenes fanning the flames.

However, she couldn't figure out for the time being why her reputation in the capital was so good in recent days.

Who is doing this and what do they want to do?

"I'm going to pick up my grandmother. I won't be home these few days. Please take good care of yourself. If you have nothing else to do, just rest at home—" Chen Zhizhou paused for a moment as he spoke, as if he was hesitant to say something. "If your father-in-law wants you to come home, please wait for me to come back. I'll accompany you back home."

"Are you going to leave the city now?" Gu Qing realized something then, and she raised her red eyes in confusion.

Although Chen Zhizhou went back to the old house to pick up the old lady, this was what he should do as a grandson, and there was nothing wrong with it.

Can--

This came too hastily!

"What's the matter, Madam? Are you reluctant to leave your husband?" Chen Zhizhou raised his big hand and gently stroked the side of her cheek, with a smile in his eyes.

Gu Qing quickly went over and moved his claws away. Where did he learn this playboy's behavior from?

"No, I don't. If you want to leave the city, hurry up. The gate will be closed soon." She tilted her head and whispered with blushing cheeks.

Chen Zhizhou went up and hugged her tightly in his arms, the strength of his embrace only increasing. "Wait for me to come back."

Gu Qing was silent for a moment, then hummed like a mosquito, "Hurry up and leave. It would be disgraceful if others saw this."

If it were in the past, if she knew that Chen Zhizhou was out on business, she would not be as worried about him as she is today.

Because she always knew that Chen Zhizhou would come home no matter how late it was.

But today is different...

At night, the breeze rustled the leaves on the treetops outside the window. The rustling sound made her raise her eyes from the table and look out the window.

Qiu Rong came quickly with a thick stack of account books in her hands and pushed the door open. "I have sorted out this month's account books and would like to show them to the young lady."

It turns out, it was just Qiu Rong!

When he saw the person coming in, a hint of loss flashed across Gu Qing's eyes.

She thought Chen Zhizhou was playing some trick on her again!

This person is not always like this!

Seeing her young lady so lost in thought, Qiu Rong couldn't help but burst out laughing: "It was my fault that I was so rude and forgot to knock on the door. Could it be that the young lady mistook me for—"

"Go away! Now you dare to make fun of me, your young lady?" Gu Qing's tone did not contain the slightest annoyance.

She waved her hand at Qiu Rong and said, "Your accounts are clear and in order. I don't need to review them anymore. It's getting late, so go to bed early."

Seeing that no one was around, Qiu Rong took two quick steps forward and said, "Young Madam, Pei'er has recovered quite well these past few days. It seems that her life is safe and sound."

That's good.

Gu Qing's eyes gradually became sharper, and Pei'er must not allow any mishaps to happen.

Keeping Pei'er around saved her a lot of effort.

At least, she doesn't have to worry about her aunt and father assigning more people to her.

"The Chen family is not short of money. They will prescribe top-quality medicine for her. Pei'er must be treated well. Remember not to let her make any mistakes." Gu Qing stood up again and whispered in Qiu Rong's ear.