For a young man from aristocratic family like Pei Tong, who has the pressure of ancestors above him, uncles beside him, and a bunch of cousins ​​waiting in line behind him, it is an extremely rare opportunity to be valued by the elders in the family, to be taken out for social activities, and to get to know some young men from aristocratic families. In order to leave a good impression on the elders or old friends, in such occasions he usually serves like a follower. Not to mention leaving on his own initiative, he has to think again and again even if he wants to say a few more words.

Gu Xi also came from such a wealthy family, so he naturally knew how difficult it was for Pei Tong.

After hearing what Pei Tong said, she couldn't help but feel soft in her heart. Her originally cold words took on a bit of sincerity and became warm: "Madam, did you know that no one was sent to visit Miss Yu today?"

Pei Tong had no idea what was going on.

He had been in the capital since he could remember, staying with his parents. He felt that he was the eldest son of the family, the eldest of his generation, so the family resources should be focused on him first, and when he achieved success, he would also have to take care of his younger brothers and sisters. Therefore, he had always been very proud of himself.

But he didn't know until he returned to Lin'an. Although he was the eldest of his generation, the resources of his family were not his first priority. If he wanted to use these resources, he had to show his ability to convince others. Not only that, the Pei family also had two people, Pei Chan and Pei Bo, who might be better at studying than him.

Just like the sun used to revolve around him, but now the sun suddenly changes to shine on other people as well.

He was not able to adapt for a long time.

Fortunately, he was brought up by his father and had developed a tenacious character since childhood, so he adjusted himself in less than half a year.

Otherwise, how could they have such a good life now?

He agreed to marry Gu Xi because he was sad and thought that it would be the same no matter who he married since his cousin was gone. He also wanted to borrow Gu Chang's strength to escape from the quagmire of the Pei family because he saw that he and his brother were having a hard time in the Pei family. He did not have much feelings for Gu Xi.

Now that Gu Xi asked this, his eyes lit up.

Of course he knew what kind of person his mother was. She had too much self-esteem and was too arrogant. She would do things even though they clearly shouldn't be done.

He didn't know what happened to Miss Yu, but the fact that Gu Xi came to ask him this question showed that her mother had done something wrong again.

Since his father passed away, he no longer asked for his mother's help, but only asked her to stop holding him back.

He said in a deep voice, "I stayed with my second uncle all day until my third uncle sent someone to ask my second uncle to go to the Dharma Hall to preside over today's donation ceremony. Then I followed my second uncle to the Dharma Hall. What happened to Miss Yu? What did my mother do?"

Gu Xi heaved a long sigh of relief after hearing this.

She was afraid of meeting someone who was foolishly filial.

Then even if she had all kinds of martial arts, she would have no place to display them.

She told Pei Tong about Yu Tang's fainting, and then said in a deep voice: "I know the first wife prefers to be quiet, but now everyone is staring at Miss Yu's residence. I think that even if the first wife doesn't think it is necessary to visit Miss Yu in person, she should send a maid to greet her. After all, there is still a second wife serving the old lady."

The comparison is so obvious.

It will also affect the reputation of the Pei Tong brothers.

Gu Xi knew the importance of speaking skills, and she relied on this to put pressure on her stepmother.

She said gently, "The eldest wife is very sad, so she has no mood to entertain the wives of the head of the family. It is not a good time to go out during the period of mourning for the eldest master. You two brothers grew up in the capital, so others must be very unfamiliar with you. Especially at this time, you should get to know each other more. When others know your good deeds, they will naturally speak up for you if there is any problem!"

That's exactly the reason.

Pei Tong was very smart and discovered the problem soon after he came back. But he was a son and a man after all, so it was not convenient for him to attend the social events in the inner house, and others dared not to speak up.

He looked at Gu Xi carefully.

She was about eighteen or nineteen years old, with fair skin and rosy complexion, dark eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes. Although she was not very pretty, she had an elegant temperament and was obviously a girl from a scholarly family.

Plus he has a delicate heart.

Pei Tong was immediately satisfied with Gu Xi.

Maybe this is fate!

He had been waiting for his cousin, but she died young. He and Miss Gu were thousands of miles apart, but he was going to marry her.

Pei Tong sighed slightly, suppressed the sorrow and joy in her heart, and sincerely thanked Gu Xi: "Thank you! If you hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have known about this. I will discuss this matter with my mother when I go home tonight. However, you should have heard that my mother doesn't care much about things, I'm afraid these things will still trouble you in the future. If you hear anything in the future, please tell me more, so that we don't do anything rude without knowing it."

This means listening to her advice.

Gu Xi was very satisfied.

She will live with Pei Tong in the future. If Pei Tong is biased towards the first wife, she will not listen to anything she says and her life will be difficult.

Pei Tong was still busy, so she didn't dare to delay. She said a few words to Pei Tong and then they went their separate ways.

When Gu Xi went to his own room, he had to pass by where Yu Tang lived.

She pricked up her ears to listen.

By this time, the sky had darkened, and lanterns had been lit in Yu Tang's residence. The lights were so bright that they seemed to illuminate the sky a little, which was very eye-catching. The faint laughter coming from the yard arrogantly told those who came to participate in the lecture at Zhaoming Temple how lively it was here and how popular the owner of the yard was.

Gu Xi felt as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest.

He Xiang asked, "Should we go in and say hello?"

"Carrying the sedan chair for Yu Tang?" Gu Xi glanced coldly at the bright red Ruyi Gate and said, "Is she worthy of it?"

He Xiang was so frightened that she almost covered Gu Xi's mouth. Fortunately, Gu Xi just said this, held his head high, and left quickly.

Yu Tang certainly didn't know what was going on outside. She was listening to Qing Yuan telling Mrs. Pei and Mrs. Yang about Mrs. Shi: "... Just a prick and Mrs. Liu didn't feel any pain. I think she is really capable. Otherwise, Manager Hu wouldn't have dared to introduce her to the house. As for whether it can strengthen the body, beautify and lose weight, we have to give it a try."

The Second Madam and the Third Madam Yang nodded repeatedly. The Second Madam even said, "Let's not talk about that for now. I've been very tired these days. I'll call her over tomorrow to help me loosen up my muscles. I've heard of such a doctor in the palace before, but I didn't expect that we have one in Lin'an."

Madam Yang San said, "The Empress Dowager likes massage. It is said that there are seven or eight massage therapists in the palace who take turns to massage for a while every day."

"That's great!" The second wife said happily, "Let's all try it. Mrs. Yu will come too. This opportunity is so rare."

"Me, me too?!" Chen had never thought of letting a stranger give her a massage. She felt awkward just thinking about it and said, "I guess I shouldn't? I'll just watch from the side."

"Hey, we have a companion together, what are you afraid of!" The second wife smiled and asked Qingyuan, "Will the doctor come in to give Miss Yu moxibustion tomorrow? What time is it set? Will we have time to ask her for a massage?"

Yu Tang said hurriedly, "It's still in time! She said that the moxibustion can't be too long, at most three quarters of an hour. Don't think that she stayed here for the whole afternoon, in fact, she was chatting with me most of the time."

The second wife became a little unhappy when she heard the gossip.

Yu Tang quickly explained: "It's not about other people's affairs, but about my own. It's quite funny."

"That's right!" Chen laughed, "I haven't even mentioned the parents-in-law and sisters-in-law at home. I'm only talking about her own business."

This is a measured one!

Mrs. Yang San also came and asked Yu Tang how the moxibustion felt. She wondered if she wanted to try it herself.

Everyone was talking happily when Pei Yan came over.

Confused, Mrs. Yang San took out her pocket watch and looked at it, and asked, "What are you doing here so late, Master San?"

Yu Tang subconsciously did not dare to answer.

Chen was also confused and said, "Maybe he came to see how Atang was doing? The third master also came to see Atang this morning. After all, he fainted in Zhaoming Temple."

The Pei family also sponsored the lecture, so it is reasonable for them to pay more attention to Yu Tang's health.

Everyone was relieved. Mrs. Yang San smiled and stood up, saying, "It's getting late. We'll go back first. I'll come to see you tomorrow morning."

Her last sentence was directed to Yu Tang.

Yu Tang wanted to get up to see Madam Yang San and Miss Xu off, but they wouldn't let him: "You've just recovered from your illness, so you should stay at home and take care of yourself. Don't tire yourself out over such a small matter."

Seeing that she couldn't refuse, and knowing that Mrs. Yang San was faking illness, it would be boring to stay in the house, she invited her, "Then how about we have breakfast together tomorrow? The vegetarian buns at Zhaoming Temple are delicious. I'll ask the kitchen to send us a few more."

Miss Xu also thought it was good and shook Mrs. Yang's sleeves with a smile.

Mrs. Yang San thought it would be good to go out for a walk, so she said, "Then we should come early tomorrow."

Chen happily agreed and saw Miss Xu and Mrs. Yang out.

The second wife also felt that it was getting late, so when Pei Yan came, she said hello and left with several young ladies of the Pei family.

Seeing that Pei Yan looked unhappy, Yu Tang asked him to sit down at the round table in the hall, and then personally made tea for him, saying, "This is the tea made by the master of Zhaoming Temple. Everyone thinks it is good. Are you used to drinking it? Do you want Miss Qingyuan to bring some of the tea you are used to?"

"No need!" Pei Yan looked at Yu Tang's rosy face, bright eyes, and energetic look. He felt in a good mood and smiled, "I'm not that particular!"

Still not particular? !

The corner of Yu Tang's eyes quickly glanced at Pei Yan's feet.

He wore a pair of seemingly ordinary black double-sling shoes, but the two ridges were inlaid with gold and silver threads, which sparkled with a little light... and the edges of the shoes were embroidered with cloud patterns of the same color...

She is a woman and she is not so particular, okay!

I don't know what he means by "being particular".

Yu Tang was complaining in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He turned around and personally brought a small nine-square box to Pei Yan as a snack, and said respectfully: "Third Master, is there anything important that brought you here?"