After everyone finished packing up mid-morning, they gathered to discuss who would go shopping. After all, the weather was getting quite cold, and a padded jacket or a light jacket wasn't enough. Winter clothing was a must.
This opportunity is too precious to Wen Xi, and she must fight for it with all her strength.
There were more than just one or two people who coveted this opportunity. Almost all the young ladies and gentlemen were vying to go.
Because of Gu Yan, the other two families of the Gu family had been treating the eldest wife with disdain. So now, no one was willing to give in to the other.
Someone suggested that each room send one person to discuss the matter separately. The yamen runner agreed without much hesitation.
Bai gathered the people from the eldest wife's house. After many days of illness, Bai seemed to have aged more than ten years, with a thin face and high cheekbones.
"Look, who's going to our room?"
Gu Nan next to him jumped up immediately:
"Of course, it must be me. I am the future of our Gu family and the only legitimate son."
It was obvious that Bai had said this to him many times.
Everyone would definitely not let him go. Second Aunt looked at him with contempt:
"Do you know how to buy things? Or bargain? How strong do you have to be to lift so many things?"
When these words were spoken, Gu Nan was a little dumbfounded. He just wanted to go out and have a good meal, and didn't think much about anything else.
From this perspective, Gu Shengjian, who only cares about eating, can be completely ignored. Gu Wenchan is still a baby. Gu Wenjuan and Gu Shengmo are too young. Gu Wenxi is neither too old nor too young, so she is directly ignored. The best candidates are the eldest concubine's daughter Gu Wenjing and the second concubine's daughter Gu Wenyue.
When Gu Wenjing heard that she was asked to go, she waved her hands repeatedly but did not say a word for a long time.
Just like her name, she was an overly quiet girl. Normally she was quiet in the mansion, and now that she was in trouble, she had no sense of existence at all.
I thought that if I let her go, everyone would seem a little unsure.
Everyone looked at Gu Wenyue again. She didn't show any fear, but she didn't say a word either.
The Second Aunt also looked very proud, as if she was saying that only her own girl could accomplish anything.
Wen Xi saw that there was nothing for her to do, and she immediately became anxious. She quickly took out the excellent work she had done during the job interview and said:
"My dear aunts, what do you think of me going? I've been keeping an eye on the prices along the way, and my aunt often made cotton clothes for us back home, so I can tell the difference. I'll definitely buy cheap and thick clothes for everyone. As for food, I can be even more assured! It's definitely something that will keep you going for a long time."
Everyone was a little surprised to see this child, who usually had no presence, saying so much to promote himself today.
The Second Aunt immediately became unhappy again:
"How can a little girl like you carry so many things?"
"Don't worry, Aunt Miao, I can lift it. I've been carrying Mo'er on my back a lot lately, so I'm very strong!"
Bai felt quite relieved. Seeing Miao, who had been causing trouble for her recently, being humiliated, she actually felt a little happy.
Since I have no chance, I certainly can't let my enemy get away with it. He said to Wen Xi with a kind face:
"Good boy, you've really grown up after all this journey. Go ahead then! Look at what you're buying and tell the fourth girl to buy it for you."
Everyone started talking at once, but unexpectedly, Wen Xi repeated it word for word. This convinced everyone. Each person took out two taels of silver, and the excess was refunded and the deficit was supplemented.
After watching her gather in the yard, Mrs. Bai suddenly remembered that no one had a quilt, so she suggested:
"If possible, try to buy some quilts. The weather is getting colder and it will be very difficult to sleep without a quilt at night."
Wen Xi turned around and said yes. She saw Gu Wenyue next to her staring at her.
Was she blaming herself for taking her job? Then, she touched her nose, feeling a little awkward.
He quickly ran back to the house and changed out of his prison clothes to avoid attracting attention.
The other two families also chose two girls in their teens.
Another female yamen runner named Du Mei just came out of the room and looked at the three people:
"Let's go when you're ready!"
When she walked out the door, she happened to meet Xiang Ye who was also going to buy something. Wen Xi winked at her secretly.
After Du Mei led the three of them to the main street, he found a teahouse to sit down.
"I'll give you half an hour. Gather here when the time is up. If you don't come back, you'll be treated as a fugitive."
The three of them nodded in agreement and quickly walked towards the shops.
The two girls walked off together, ignoring Wen Xi, who was happy to be left alone. It was more advantageous to act alone.
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