Madam Gu held Tangli's hand with one hand and patted the back of her hand with the other: "Good child."
"Why are your hands so cold?" Mrs. Gu said, and then she took out a warm jade from her bosom and put it into Tangli's palm.
Tang Li touched the warm jade, it was really warm. In addition to its own temperature, it also carried the temperature of Mrs. Gu.
There were some very complicated patterns on the warm jade. Tang Li stared at the patterns, slightly stunned.
"What's wrong?" asked Mrs. Gu.
"This pattern looks familiar," Tang Li said. "I used to have a jade pendant with a pattern like this. My adoptive mother said it was given to me by my biological parents."
Madam Gu's expression changed slightly: "Where's the jade pendant?"
"The jade pendant is lost. It just looks similar, but may not be the same." Tang Li said.
She mentioned it casually without saying much.
Mrs. Gu kept it in mind.
Mrs. Gu sent Tang Li out the door with a thoughtful expression on her face.
"Madam, what's wrong?" asked Madam Zhao.
Madam Gu stroked the warm jade in her hand and said, "One of my ancestors loved carving and created many patterns on his own. These patterns have been passed down from generation to generation. This pattern is unique to my family and is often carved on valuable items."
Nanny Zhao was Madam Gu's maidservant during her dowry, so she was naturally aware of this matter. Madam would not bring it up for no reason.
"Ma'am, what's wrong with this pattern?"
Mrs. Gu shook her head: "Nothing."
Mrs. Gu sent Tang Li away and went to Gu Ying's yard.
When Gu Ying saw Mrs. Gu, she threw herself into her arms and was very affectionate.
She raised her head and said worriedly, "Mom, how is Third Brother?"
"He's fine."
"Mom, did I do something wrong? Why did my third brother..." Gu Ying had an aggrieved look on her face.
"You're right, he just had a brain storm and he'll be fine in a few days. You're getting married soon, so take good care of yourself and don't worry about so many things." Mrs. Gu said.
Gu Ying nodded obediently.
In the past, Mrs. Gu was very patient with Gu Ying, but recently, she had some unexplainable grudge in her heart, and they were not as close anymore.
Mrs. Gu talked to Gu Ying for a while, then turned and left.
Gu Ying had something hidden in her mind and did not notice Mrs. Gu's change.
Gu Huaijin resumed his diet, stopped making a fuss, ate and slept obediently, as if he had returned to normal.
Mrs. Gu looked at the situation and breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Tangli's advice was indeed useful.
But he was still locked up and not allowed to get close to Gu Ying.
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Tangli returned to the Marquis' Mansion.
She entered the yard and called out, "Fourteen."
A dark shadow appeared behind her.
"Fourteen, how is the thing I asked you to do going?" Tang Li asked.
"He has arrived in the capital today and is now staying in an inn in the east of the city." Fourteen said respectfully with his head lowered.
The fourteen people mentioned were Gu Ying’s biological parents, her two brothers and two sisters-in-law.
Tang Li had someone reveal to their family the fact that Gu Ying was in the capital, had become a rich lady, and was going to marry the third prince.
This family is short-sighted and greedy. When they heard that their daughter had made progress, they immediately became very proud.
They showed off in the village, and then came to the capital in a grand manner, ready to enjoy the benefits of their daughter.
Of course, the reason why they were able to come to the capital so easily was inseparable from Tang Li's "help".
Tangli nodded: "Protect them well, nothing should happen to them."
"yes."
"Is there anyone guarding Zhujia Village?" Tang Li continued to ask.
"You've given the order, so there will naturally be someone guarding it." Fourteen said.
The moment Tang Li's identity was exposed, Gu Ying would have thought that her biological parents would reveal her identity. Given Gu Ying's viciousness, she might have wiped out the entire family.
Gu Ying must have sent people to Zhujia Village to resolve this hidden danger. What she didn't know was that Tang Li would be one step ahead of her.
Tang Li was very curious about who Gu Ying would send.
If it was Zhuyue who was sent, it would be a pleasant surprise.
A smile appeared on Tangli's lips, with some anticipation.
The next day.
Gu Ying and the third prince Zhao Shu made an appointment to appreciate the flowers in Dongjiao Chunyuan.
Chunyuan is a royal garden. If anyone else wants to come, they must be invited. Those who come here are all dignitaries.
"Miss, the wedding is only a few days away, and the Third Prince has invited you to appreciate the flowers. It seems that he really misses you." Zhuiyun joked.
The customs of the Great Zhou Dynasty were open, and unmarried men and women could even meet before getting married. There were always those who were deeply in love and couldn't help but want to date before getting married.
In Zhuiyun's opinion, the third prince was deeply in love with their young lady.
A smile finally appeared on Gu Ying's always gloomy face.
To be honest, this was the only thing that made her happy in recent times. At least Zhao Shu was deeply in love with her.
When Gu Ying entered the garden, she saw a young man in white standing under a tree not far away. He was elegant and handsome like a person in a painting.
Soon, Zhao Shu saw Gu Ying, smiled gently, and strode towards her.
Zhao Shu's gentle gaze fell on her face, then moved around, and then fell on her, his brows furrowed.
"Why are you wearing so little?" With pity on his face, he immediately asked the servants to get a piece of clothing for Gu Ying to put on.
Gu Ying put on her outer robe and felt much warmer. She looked at Zhao Shu and felt inexplicably touched.
"You look so grim, but what's troubling you?" Zhao Shu asked softly, "Is it because of those rumors on the streets?"
Gu Ying looked at him in surprise, her expression not looking good: "You know that too?"
"Of course you know I'm following you, silly girl." Zhao Shu's voice was gentle. "You are so kind, how could you possibly order a maid to do something like that? No one with a brain would believe it."
Zhao Shu soothed softly.
Gu Ying's heart beat faster under his gentle gaze.
She originally thought that she would never fall in love in this life, but when she was at her lowest point, she would also be vulnerable, and the man's tenderness made her fall in love.
But soon, Gu Ying suppressed the throbbing.
She can't be tempted, otherwise it will become her weakness.
As long as Zhao Shu loves her, it is enough. The deeper his love, the more he can be used by her.
With one more trump card, it would be easier for her to deal with Tangli.
The two of them enjoyed the flowers together. After that, Zhao Shu originally wanted to send Gu Ying back, but he suddenly received an oral order from his mother and had to rush back to the palace to see her mother, so he could only let his subordinates send her back.
Zhao Shu watched the carriage go away, and the tenderness on his face gradually disappeared and turned cold.
Gu Ying was in a good mood and took a carriage back to the Gu Mansion.
She got off the carriage and walked towards the mansion. At this moment, two people suddenly rushed over and grabbed her arms.
"Jiaojiao, it's really you! That's great, Mommy finally found you!"
"Jiaojiao, where have you been all this time? I've been looking for you so hard!"
"Jiaojiao, Daddy misses you so much! Come on, let Daddy take a good look at you!"
These two people were Gu Ying's parents, and they hugged her tightly.
Gu Ying's face suddenly changed and turned pale.
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