Taking a concubine...
Gu Qing had never thought that she and Chen Zhizhou would face such a problem.
Many years ago, when she was young and ignorant, she asked her mother why she didn't stop her father from taking a concubine.
My mother just smiled faintly, with a hint of helplessness and bitterness in her smile, and didn't say much.
Today she gradually understands it.
If a man changes his mind, then even if she can stop one concubine from entering the house today, there will be ten or a hundred more tomorrow. In this case, why bother wasting time and energy on useless things?
If Chen Zhizhou cared about her and her thoughts, he would naturally find a way to deal with his grandmother.
She didn't need to find Chen Zhizhou to make a fuss over any little thing.
"Go to the warehouse later and bring me the clothes that the old lady will wear when she goes out tomorrow." Gu Qing seemed to have thought of something. She suddenly raised her head and instructed Cui Ru beside her.
Cuiru responded and hurried down to do it.
At night, a breeze blew outside the window and the courtyard was quiet.
The air was filled with a faint elegant fragrance, as the flower seeds that Gu Qing had sown earlier had blossomed.
The fragrance is particularly fresh in the evening and at noon, and just smelling it makes people feel refreshed and in a good mood.
After some time, when these flowers have faded, you can pick them, dry them and use them to make incense.
She was leaning against the window sill, looking out, when suddenly, a tall, sturdy figure entered her sight in the night...
Chen Zhizhou inadvertently raised his eyes and met her gaze. The corners of his lips could not help but rise, and he smiled: "Madam, your nose is really exquisite."
As soon as he entered the room, he took out an exquisite glass treasure box hidden in his sleeve as if he was offering a treasure.
When the box was opened, the fragrance filled the air.
This is……
Gu Qing wondered what it was. Isn’t this just ointment?
Why is it such a treasure to him?
"This is no ordinary ointment. They say it's very effective in protecting against mosquito bites and relieving swelling and pain. There are only two bottles of this in the whole capital. I'll bring one back for my wife." Chen Zhizhou raised his chin with a smile, like a child waiting for a reward, with a smug look on his face.
It is indeed a little different from the usual ointments...
Gu Qing raised the handkerchief in her hand and smiled, "It's hard for my husband, a man, to be so devoted to needlework."
With a clang, Chen Zhizhou placed the bamboo basket in his right hand on the table.
"Here are eight-treasure duck, steamed mandarin fish, sweet and sour pork tenderloin..." After Chen Zhizhou finished speaking, he turned around and gave orders to the maids standing outside the house, asking them to go downstairs and prepare the dishes.
Gu Qing pinched her right cheek subconsciously. Ever since she married into the Chen family, her figure has become increasingly plump.
Perhaps it won't be long before she will—
"Women, whether plump or thin, are all beautiful in their own ways. Madam, why should you worry about whether you have a few extra pounds or less of flesh on your body?" Chen Zhizhou took her hand and sat down with a smile on his face.
During the conversation between the two, Gu Qing learned that these dishes were ordered by Chen Zhizhou at Yipinzhai three days in advance.
Another Yipinzhai?
This restaurant had only been open in the capital for less than half a year when it became popular throughout the city and became a frequented place for the powerful and wealthy.
Everyone says that Yipinzhai’s dishes are hard to come by and are considered the best delicacies in the world.
However--
Gu Qing tasted it. Although it tasted good, it was not so delicious that it could be called the best in the world.
She couldn't help but frown between her brows.
There is something wrong with this vegetarian dish.
These days, my father-in-law has been staying at home on the pretext of being ill. Whenever dignitaries come to visit the Chen family, the servants politely refuse them on the pretext that my father is not feeling well and cannot entertain guests.
After marrying Chen Zhizhou, Gu Qing was shocked to realize that Chen's father seemed to have a good reputation and had complicated connections in the court as she lived with him day and night.
Actually…
Mr. Chen is the worst at speaking and doesn't like entertaining guests.
Chen Zhizhou was in charge of all the court affairs behind the scenes.
In addition, this time his father-in-law was poisoned by Chen Zhizhou, which shows how meticulous his mind is.
Originally, what Gu Qing knew about him was just the tip of the iceberg.
As usual, Chen Zhizhou helped her pick up some food before dinner, muttering to himself, "Madam, you have to help mother with housework at home and take care of the business outside. I have you for the rest of my life, which is a blessing earned through several lifetimes. If one day I fail in my career, I will have to return home and rely on you..."
For some reason, Gu Qing felt a pang of pain in his nose when he heard his words.
A man like Chen Zhizhou, who was meticulous and scheming, and who acted cautiously in the court, was willing to take on all the charges in his previous life in order to save her life.
In comparison, Gu Qing just listened to the old lady's mumbling of a few unpleasant words. Compared with the efforts Chen Zhizhou made for her, it was really incomparable!
"No way, I don't want to live a hard life with you. I was born to be spoiled! Being an official in the court is like living with a tiger. You have to be careful in what you do. What if one day you are demoted to an ordinary person, how are you going to live?" Gu Qing joked with him with a smile.
Her words sounded arrogant and rude.
In fact, it was just a warning to Chen Zhizhou, so he should be careful when doing things...
Chen Zhizhou peeled the steamed shrimps one by one, put the white shrimp meat on the plate, and handed it to her: "Then your husband must always keep your words in mind."
Several maids leaned over the doorway with their heads leaning forward, staring at this talented and beautiful couple who loved each other so much they looked like a match made in heaven.
Everyone is envious!
After eating and drinking, Chen Zhizhou went to the study.
As usual, Gu Qing didn't ask any more questions. She got up and went to the small kitchen, where she made a bowl of Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup herself, and then asked Cui Ru to bring it to the study for Chen Zhizhou to drink.
While it was still early, she ordered someone to prepare a medicinal bath for Chen Zhizhou.
After a busy day outside, going home is the best time to relax and unwind.
She managed everything in an orderly manner.
These things were spread to the old lady's ears by those gossipers...
The next morning, Gu Qingcai opened her eyes and quickly stood up without delay. She carefully moved away the big hand on her body.
Chen Zhizhou slowly opened his narrow, deep eyes. He glanced at the sky outside the window and asked in confusion, "It's only the fifth watch. Why are you up so early?"
"Greetings to grandma, you forgot!" Gu Qing said as she pushed him with her hand, signaling him to take the hand that was around her waist away.
Chen Zhizhou, still half asleep, was very dissatisfied, muttering, "You are the only one who is honest. You really go to pay your respects to your grandmother at five o'clock every day."
He is right.
The second and third wives either said they were feeling unwell, had a headache, or had their period, or they had all sorts of excuses...
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