The old lady didn't listen to the advice of the people below at all. She was full of confidence.
For so many years, she has been committed to the countryside and has learned all the etiquette and dogmas of the capital.
Why doesn’t the Chen family come forward?
Old Madam Chen looked up at the plaque hanging high on the ceiling of the courtyard. It was written by the emperor himself. What an honor.
"Since grandma wants to go out for a walk, that's a good thing. Dad, Mom, I will go to the Meng family with grandma tomorrow." Gu Qing said with a smile.
The people from the second and third houses didn't even dare to respond...
Everyone was secretly complaining in their hearts that Gu Qing looked smart, but a little too smart.
Mrs. Lu was afraid that the fire would spread to her. She looked at Gu Qing with a half-smile, then muttered to herself, "It's most appropriate for Qing'er to take mother to the Meng family. Our Qing'er is the most noble lady in the capital..."
What he meant was that if Gu Qingruo made a fool of herself with the old lady outside, it would be the Gu family's fault for lacking proper etiquette, and the Chen family would not be held responsible.
Chen Zhizhou frowned, his face gloomy, "Grandma is old—"
Before Chen Zhizhou could finish the rest of his words, Gu Qing interrupted him: "But I'm going out with my grandmother, are you worried about me?"
"How could that be? What are you talking about, Madam?" Chen Zhizhou sighed, his eyes dark and unclear.
Everyone knew that Chen Zhizhou was not worried about Gu Qing, but he was afraid that if his grandmother went out with Gu Qing, she would cause trouble and become a laughing stock at the banquet.
By then, it would be difficult for Gu Qing to live his life.
Old Mrs. Chen never expected that the whole family would oppose her just going out for a banquet.
Only this granddaughter-in-law whom she looked down upon was willing to accompany her for a drink...
Gu Qing really couldn't eat many bites of this meal. If the old lady hadn't been here, she wouldn't have to be so restrained and come to the dining room in the front yard. She could just ask the maid to clean up the small dining table in her own yard and have a few bites.
There are many rules in wealthy families.
In particular, Old Madam Chen has been trying to get rid of the Chen family's reputation of being a reckless family for many years, and has established countless family rules.
During the meal, Gu Qing sat next to Chen Zhizhou, but was very restrained. He didn't even dare to glance at him, and sat upright.
It was clearly a home-cooked meal at home, but the scene was almost as grand as a palace banquet.
Fortunately, the Gu family is also a prominent family, and there are still many rules and etiquette to learn at home.
After the meal, Old Lady Chen was finding fault with everyone, but she couldn't find any fault with Gu Qing.
"Grandma, Qing'er has finished eating and will leave first." Gu Qing bowed slightly and said with a smile as beautiful as a flower.
Old Madam Chen waved her hand without even looking up, "Go, go down."
She acted like the mistress of the house, and Madam Chen, the second wife, the third wife, and all the others around her had to serve her subserviently.
"We're sorry for wronging Qing'er."
As soon as they left the dining room, Chen Zhizhou couldn't help but take two steps at a time and quickly walked forward to catch up with her, holding her white wrist as slender as a scallion.
Gu Qing gently pushed him and said, "Are you planning to make me copy the female precepts again as punishment by my grandmother?"
As she spoke, she glanced around alertly.
Chen Zhizhou couldn't help but sneer, then slowly explained to her, "Grandma, just treat her as a paper tiger. Look, who in the family actually obeys her orders?"
"Since I promised my grandmother to follow the rules, what's the big deal about pretending to obey and disobeying?" Gu Qing couldn't help but raised her phoenix eyes and glanced at him.
At this moment, everyone in the dining room dispersed after Gu Qing and his wife left.
Only Chen's mother and the old lady were left.
Mother Chen held her chin with one hand. When she thought of the servant who came back today to report to her that the old lady was planning to marry the concubine of the Gu family and make her Zhou'er's concubine, she was so confused!
"Mother, there are some things that I think I should discuss with you..." Mother Chen looked as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
The old lady straightened her clothes, her almond-shaped eyes narrowed, and she put on airs: "What's the matter?"
Mother Chen took a deep breath and observed the old lady's expression carefully, fearing that if she said something inappropriate, it would make the old lady unhappy, and she would be guilty!
"Mother, Qing'er is very good at taking care of the household affairs. Outside, her small business is also flourishing. I heard from people below that you want to take Qing'er's sister into your house. I think there is something wrong with this." After saying this, Mother Chen stood up and took the initiative to add a cup of tea to the cup in front of the old lady.
"A grown man should be upright and have three wives and four concubines, which is normal. Gu Qing has been in the mansion for some time, but she hasn't shown any sign of pregnancy so far. This is your dereliction of duty as a mother-in-law. If you think like this, how will the Chen family continue to grow? If there is no descendant in the future, who will inherit the Chen family business?" Old Madam Chen glared at Chen's mother angrily and waved her hand.
Her meaning couldn't be more obvious.
Even if she didn't marry Gu Miao, she was determined to give Chen Zhizhou two more concubines.
this……
Mother Chen was anxious and annoyed, like an ant on a hot pan. She had to think of a way to deal with the old lady about this matter.
Otherwise, with the old lady's authoritarian attitude, she might bring a woman back from outside without saying a word...
Gu Qing had heard about this matter a long time ago, and she was not afraid or panicked at all.
In the courtyard.
She flipped through the household account books of the past few days at a glance. Her mother-in-law trusted her and many of the tedious tasks were left to her to handle.
Although this job is trivial, it is also very tiring.
But Gu Qing knew very well that this was her mother-in-law's trust in her.
"Young Madam, you are not panicked at all? Didn't you hear what the servants said in private..." Cuiru's face flushed red. She was grinding ink absent-mindedly and spoke in a nervous tone.
Gu Qing raised his eyes slightly and glanced casually in Cui Ru's direction. "What did you hear?"
Cui Ru saw that there was no one around, but she was still worried. She quickly stepped forward and whispered in Gu Qing's ear: "They say that the old lady is determined to come to the capital this time just to find a concubine for the third young master!"
"Then why should I be panicking?" Gu Qing's eyes curved and he smiled faintly.
Cuiru was stunned when she heard her words.
this……
"Aren't you afraid--" Cuiru had a depressed face, with her head drooped and tilted. She wanted to say something, but she realized something was wrong halfway through and stopped talking.
Gu Qing took a deep breath, closed the account book in her hand, and handed it to Cui Ru: "You haven't taken a concubine yet? Why are you so anxious?"
So that’s it!
Cui Ru's eyes flickered when she heard this, and she regained her smile: "I am still your servant, you don't care if the Third Young Master takes a concubine."
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