Jin Qianqian never imagined that merely inheriting an estate would mysteriously grant her a spatial dimension. Unsure of where the space led—to an apocalypse, transmigration, or endless survival ...
Chapter 651: Cen Zhangshi
Cen Zhang laughed dryly, "Boys are more naughty. I came here in a hurry and forgot to bring a gift. I will make it up when we get there."
Jin Qianqian didn't expect that she would have a visitor on the way. Unfortunately, she had nothing with her. Some of her jewelry was also under the box. It was not easy to dig it out from the space at this time. She could only smile awkwardly and said, "Madam Cen, when we arrive in Yi Province, there will be a banquet in the mansion. Remember to bring Miss Cen with you then."
Everyone understands the implication. Since no one can afford a gift for the occasion now, we can only wait until later.
Cen Zhang sat for a while, said a few polite words, and then took Cen Yueqin back to their team.
When the people disappeared from sight, Jin Qianqian called Xu Dawang and asked him to find out more about Zhang Guihong and her daughter.
"It seems that this person is not easy to get along with." Jin Qianqian felt that first impression was very important. Even though she didn't like him, she vaguely sensed that he was hostile towards her.
Gu Wenheng didn't want to stare at the female relatives. He could guess something from their actions just now.
"If we can get along, then get along. If not, then stay away." Gu Wenheng said nonchalantly, "The food is cold. Let them heat it up before eating."
Gu Wenheng felt that this hastily prepared meal was already very good. He really didn't understand what the other party was complaining about just now?
The mother and daughter of the Cen family were also discussing this topic at the moment. "They are indeed mud-legged people who can't wash themselves clean. Look at what they eat. Even the servants in our house usually have more than just these few dishes."
After Zhang Guihong finished speaking, she instructed the maid next to her, "See if the bird's nests for me and the young lady are ready? And try to make the food more delicate so as not to affect the appetite."
Cen Yueqin helped Zhang Guihong back to the carriage and whispered, "Mom, please be careful when you speak outside in the future. It would be bad if someone heard you."
"Silly girl, do you think your mother doesn't understand? These are our own people.
Mom just doesn't like him. I don't know what kind of luck Gu Wenheng has, to be able to climb above your dad at such a young age.
I am so old, but I still have to greet these two young people. I feel uncomfortable just thinking about it. "
Cen Yueqin advised, "Mother, Lord Gu's official position is higher than father's, we should greet him politely."
“Okay, you’re just like your older sister, always lecturing me.
I finally got your elder sister married off, and now you're nagging here again.
I know what you are worried about. Let me tell you, you can't act like this when you get there. Your father dotes on that vixen, and he has to keep her by his side even when he is assigned to a post outside the capital.
Don't forget, this time you have to stand by my side and don't talk to me about those big principles."
Cen Yueqin tried to take off the jewelry on her head, but Zhang Guihong stopped her, "It looks so good this way, but you can't be like that Madam Gu, dressing like a shabby woman. If you go out, who would know that you are the wife of an official?
She is indeed from the countryside, and has no manners at all. She should at least dress herself up when meeting guests. If it weren't for his housekeeper introducing her, I would have thought she was Madam Gu's maid."
Cen Yueqin said helplessly, “Mom, it’s not normal to be out like this.
Tell me, we are dressed so neatly for the whole calendar and are all in the carriage, who can see us?
I think Madam Gu is the best, at least she is relaxed and comfortable."
"Girl, you just met her and you're already speaking to her in this way?" Zhang Guihong reached out and tapped her forehead, "And look at her child, he looks like he just crawled out of a mud pit. Such a child only knows how to play, what great future can he have?
Oh, look at her just now pretending to take out a gift, can she take it out with what she has on her body?"
"Mom, we went there suddenly, so it's normal that they weren't prepared.
And you should change your temper, you know dad has not been home these years, we must not anger him when we go there. "
Zhang Guihong's expression changed instantly. "You girl, are you going to turn your arm that way? No matter what, I am his legally married wife. That bitch has been enjoying herself outside for so many years. It's time to set some rules for her.
Okay, stop nagging me, I know everything."
Cen Yueqin looked at her mother in front of her helplessly. With such a temper, she didn’t know if it was right for her to come here.
Xu Dawang now has several useful guys under his command, and it didn't take him long to find out everything.
“Madam, this Madam Cen has been in Haicheng before. Lord Cen has been on a post outside the capital for so many years, and this is the first time she has followed him to his post.
She has no son, only two daughters. Xiao Le found out that her eldest daughter had just married, so she brought her second daughter with her escort agency to Yi Province. "
"Is that all?" Jin Qianqian looked at Xu Dawang with some surprise.
"Lord Cen took his concubine with him when he was assigned to a foreign post. This concubine was lucky enough to give birth to two sons for him. Naturally, her status rose. I heard that outside, people just call her Madam Cen, and she acts as the head lady when she goes out."
Jin Qianqian turned to look at Gu Wenheng, "Why haven't these been investigated?"
Gu Wenheng explained, "These are all personal achievements, and most people won't record things that happen in the backyard.
I neglected it this time, I will add these in next time."
Jin Qianqian was a little depressed, "Isn't there anyone who would impeach me for taking a concubine as my wife?"
Gu Wenheng knew what she was thinking, "Although he married his concubine, he did not treat his wife badly, and most people would not want to offend others for such a private matter.
But this time, Mrs. Cen has already taken up the post. Let’s see how Cen Gaosong will handle it then.
It also lets us know how this person behaves in daily life.”
Gu Wenheng now hopes that the people under him will not be so confused. If they can't even handle the backyard, he is afraid that they will be a mess in the serious matters as well.
As it was getting dark, the blocked road was finally cleared.
After hearing Xu Dawang's report, two more small caravans arrived one after another.
Hearing that the people in front were government officials, they all stayed quietly in the back.
As night fell, some strange noises in the forest became particularly prominent.
Those who were timid huddled beside the fire or hid in the carriages.
Zhang Guihong felt a little nervous listening to the sounds of animals outside and couldn't fall asleep.
Looking at her second daughter who also had her eyes wide open, she whispered, "Do you think we should go to the front?
Master Gu has brought many people with him, so if something happens, there will be people to protect him."
Although they followed the escort team, the team was protecting more than just the mother and daughter. There were also many merchants following behind them. If something really happened, the servants in the mansion would not be able to protect them.
Cen Yue Cen lifted the curtain and looked at the carriages around her. "Mom, don't worry. We are in the middle now. If danger really happens, I think Lord Gu will not ignore it."
(End of this chapter)