Tang Li rode a carriage to the general's mansion, got off the carriage, and entered the general's mansion.
Shortly after she entered the general's mansion, another carriage arrived.
Xie Fangfei got off the carriage and stared at the plaque on the door of the general's mansion.
Lord Gu lives a secluded life and rarely goes out. He never goes to any restaurant or brothel. Apart from handling official business, he only travels between the General's Mansion and the Dali Temple.
If Xie Fangfei wanted to create an encounter, she could only do so outside the General's Mansion or the Dali Temple.
She heard that Lord Gu was on vacation today, so she planned to wander around outside the general's mansion.
Xie Fangfei straightened her clothes and hair, stood under a tree, leaned against it, and waited quietly.
It is said that if a woman pursues a man, he will be attracted to her easily. Women in this era are too conservative. Ideas like hers definitely have advantages.
For a cold and sinister guy like Gu Huainian, a girl has to be more proactive. She will definitely win Gu Huainian over!
Xie Fangfei thought about it, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
Tang Li entered the general's mansion and went straight to Mrs. Gu's residence.
When Mrs. Gu saw Tang Li, her eyes lit up and she waved to her quickly.
"Nannan, come here quickly."
Tang Li walked over quickly and his hand was grabbed by Mrs. Gu.
Mrs. Gu looked Tangli up and down.
"You've lost weight." Mrs. Gu said with concern.
"Mom, we just met three days ago."
You can see that you've lost weight in just three days? Tang Li curled his lips and couldn't help asking.
Mrs. Gu was amused by her little expression.
"Anyway, you look thinner. Stay at the general's residence for lunch. I'll ask Madam Zhao to prepare delicious food for you." Mrs. Gu said.
"Madam, Miss, I'll go and get busy." Nanny Zhao retreated, and only the mother and daughter were left in the room.
Tang Li sat down next to Mrs. Gu and rested her head on her shoulder. The mother and daughter were very intimate and talked about personal matters.
Mrs. Gu asked about the children.
Tang Li explained one by one: "Sanbao is training with her master and can even wield a sword."
Mrs. Gu felt itchy when she thought of the little guy, as she hadn't seen him for a long time.
"Mom, let Sanbao play a trick on you next time." Tangli said.
"Okay." Mrs. Gu said.
Tang Li looked at the stack of portraits on the table and said, "Mom, are you still looking for a sister-in-law for me?"
Speaking of this, Mrs. Gu sighed.
"We've almost seen all the eligible girls in the capital, and I don't know what's wrong with your eldest brother. He doesn't like any of them." Mrs. Gu said.
Now that her daughter has been found, Mrs. Gu is looking forward to having many children and grandchildren.
But the eldest son has a cold personality and no one likes him.
Since the eldest son doesn't get married, the second and third sons have an excuse.
The second brother hangs out in the barracks all day, surrounded by men. The third brother hangs out everywhere, and lately he's been hanging out with that kid from the Huo family...
Mrs. Gu expressed her thoughts, and Tang Li listened, not knowing whether to cry or laugh.
"Mom, your children and grandchildren will have their own blessings." Tang Li said.
"The bed is cold and lonely." Mrs. Gu said.
This is what the elders worry about, especially in this day and age.
"Mom, then I'll ask my eldest brother." Tang Li said.
In the novel, the eldest brother's marriage was very unhappy. Tangli hoped that in real life, the eldest brother could meet the right person and grow old together, instead of ending up like in the novel...
Madam Gu pinched her face and said happily, "Little cotton-padded jacket, share your mother's worries."
While the two were talking, a tall figure walked in from outside. He walked with firm steps and the wind in his eyes. He was dressed in black and had a layer of ice on his face. When he saw Mrs. Gu and Tang Li, a rare gentleness appeared on his face.
"Mom, sister."
Tang Li looked up and greeted Gu Huainian: "Big Brother."
Gu Huainian looked at Tang Li, his eyes passing across her face with a gentle expression.
He was on a day off today, and when he heard that his sister had returned home, he hurried over.
"Brother, I made clothes for you." Tang Li said.
Gu Huainian took the clothes, his expression didn't change, but he kept holding it in his hand, reluctant to put it down.
The clothes my sister made for him...
Tang Li looked at his expression and asked, "Brother, try it on to see if it fits you."
"Yeah." Gu Huainian took the clothes, turned around and left, his steps a little fast.
"Your elder brother is really..." Mrs. Gu smiled while pursing her lips.
He had a blank expression on his face, but Mrs. Gu could see that he liked the clothes so much that he was reluctant to put them down and wanted to put them on right away.
My daughter must have seen through it, so she let him try.
"A reserved and reserved person." Tang Li said.
"What do you mean?" Mrs. Gu was curious.
"Cold outside, warm inside." Tang Li said.
"Yes, this word is appropriate." Mrs. Gu agreed very much.
After a while, Gu Huainian came back.
Tang Li chose an indigo-colored fabric for him. The clothes were very luxurious, with cloud patterns on the cuffs and a tight waist, outlining his tall and slender figure. He was an authentic nobleman from the capital.
If it weren't for his cold face and icy breath that isolated Taohua, the bloody storm would definitely be no less than that of her second brother.
"how?"
"It looks good." Tang Li and Mrs. Gu both nodded.
Gu Huainian had no expression on his face.
Tang Li leaned close to Madam Gu's ear and said, "Mom, big brother is happy. The corners of his mouth are all raised."
The curvature is so tiny that you have to use a microscope to see it.
Madam Gu chuckled: "Sultry and reserved."
Her mother learned this new word very quickly.
Tangli thought of the task her mother had given her: "Brother, will you walk with me?"
"Um."
After the two of them went out, Tang Li was the one who did most of the talking, while Gu Huainian's eyes were always on her, focused and serious.
"Brother, what type of girl do you like?" Tang Li asked.
After Tang Li asked this question, he tilted his head and looked at Gu Huainian.
"I don't like it. I like solving cases." Gu Huainian said, "solving cases is more interesting than being a girl."
If Tang Li hadn't stared at him, I would have believed that he was a workaholic.
When she asked, her brother's ears turned red, and he was obviously shy.
Ah, her brother is obviously 27 or 28 years old, but still so innocent.
Such a pure-hearted man is rare even in modern times.
"Brother, tell me~" Tang Li said coquettishly with a long voice.
Gu Huainian had no resistance to his sister's coquettishness: "Be kind and have a strong character. Looks and background don't matter. It would be even better if you could join me in solving the unsolved case."
As Gu Huainian spoke, his ears became redder and redder, almost burning.
Tang Li finally understood what her brother meant. It turned out that he wanted to find someone who had common topics with him.
In the novel, her eldest brother married a lady from a prominent family. It was not known whether it was because he was inherently heartless or because he was too busy with official duties, but the two of them had no feelings for each other at all, and gradually drifted apart, leaving everything in tatters.
If we can have a common topic, it might be the best choice.
However, it is easy to find ladies from noble families, but there are very few who share the same interests as my eldest brother.
But it's better than a mess.
Tang Li had lunch at the general's mansion, stayed with Mrs. Gu for a while, and then planned to go back.
Gu Huainian walked her to the door.
Xie Fangfei had been waiting outside the Gu Mansion for most of the day and her patience was almost exhausted. When she saw Tang Li and Gu Huainian coming out side by side, her eyes almost popped out.
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