Gu Qing couldn't help but frown slightly and lowered his voice, whispering to Mu Xin: "Xin'er, let's leave it at that for now. After all, today is the Meng family's homecoming banquet."
There had already been a commotion, if there was another one...
They have stolen all the limelight from Meng Jiajia today. How will the Meng family view them?
"Let's forget about this incident today. If you do it again next time, it will be a disgrace to Lord Gu, and it has nothing to do with us outsiders. This princess is saying a few words to you because of my good relationship with your elder sister. If it was someone else today, this princess would not even bother to say a word!" Mu Xin shook the folding fan in her hand and turned her head away with an arrogant look on her face.
Gu Qing shook his head and smiled helplessly. Mu Xin's sharp tongue would poke people's lungs as soon as he opened his mouth.
Gu Miao no longer had the slightest thought of eating. She felt as if countless eyes were watching her in every word and action. Every now and then, she had to stand up to help the Chen family's old lady pour tea and water, and to personally serve Mu Xin the dishes...
After all, she is the second daughter of the Gu family. Now she is outside, sitting at the same table with Mu Xin to eat, and her status and position are even lower than the maid beside Mu Xin.
Mu Xin still acted bossy and didn't take her seriously at all.
There was constant discussion in private, and the powerful ladies in the capital were commenting on the sisters Gu Qing and Gu Miao one by one.
"The rumors outside are mostly false. After a closer look today, it is true that the concubine daughter of the Gu family is arrogant and domineering, while the legitimate daughter is gentle and not good at competing with others. Last time, Gu Qing was deeply rewarded by His Majesty and the Empress. She is talented and knowledgeable. It is not an exaggeration to call her the most talented woman in the capital."
"She's still young, yet her thoughts are so profound. I actually overlooked it when she went out. If I had known this, I should have dressed more simply today."
"I wonder if going out for a drink today will bring trouble to my master, eh!"
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Gu Qing glanced inadvertently and seemed to see a familiar figure at the end of the corridor in front of her. If she was not mistaken, the man should be the servant beside the third prince.
This meal made Old Madam Chen feel uncomfortable and uneasy.
Even though I've long been accustomed to using mouthwash in the mansion, washing my hands before using my chopsticks, what's the point of using serving chopsticks...
But in front of so many people, the old lady still felt a little uncomfortable. It would be better to be at home, where she could do whatever she wanted without so many eyes staring at her.
After those stupid ladies made fools of themselves, the women who came over to serve tea were a little more polite to Madam Chen.
"I heard that the old lady lived in the old house for a long time. It's the old house of Mr. Chen. I have been to the vicinity with my master before. The scenery is beautiful and it is a good place for recuperation of body and mind."
"Who says it isn't? Now it seems that I should wait for my husband to come back and file a complaint with the authorities, then find a good place to farm, raise chickens and ducks, and enjoy my old age in peace. That's the proper thing to do."
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Gu Qing could see that they were all smart people.
Old Madam Chen began to talk about how difficult it was for Chen's father to pass the exam and the past of the Chen family.
Complex expressions flashed across people's faces. Some felt that the Chen family had a hard time, while others felt that the Chen family was just lucky and had good luck!
"Grandma, it's getting late. We should go back." Gu Qing stood aside, holding Madam Chen's arm, and patiently whispered instructions.
Old Madam Chen nodded to her and couldn't help but raise her handkerchief to wipe the beads of sweat from her forehead.
Gu Qing had no idea that at this moment the old lady was muttering and sighing in her heart. Finally, the party was over and she could go home.
"Old Madam, please don't lie to me. I want to go back to the old house with you to see the piglets you raised yourself. Please don't be stingy!" Madam Meng led the way and personally sent Gu Qing and Old Madam Chen to the front yard.
Old Madam Chen blushed and smiled awkwardly, frowning tightly. Without hesitation, she said, "Those are worthless things, not worth mentioning. If Madam Meng really wants to go, forget about the piglets. Just take whatever you like at home!"
Mrs. Meng's smiling face was as bright as a flower. "Then we have a deal!"
After such a conversation, Old Madam Chen also shed the restraint she had when she first came to the Meng family...
People have also relaxed a lot!
Gu Qing sighed deeply from the bottom of her heart. As she left, she leaned over and whispered in the old lady's ear, "Grandma, you need to adapt quickly. From now on, there will be many events and banquets in the capital. I'll be relying on you to take Qing'er out more often to broaden my horizons."
"Hey, please stop teasing me, an old woman. What's the point of bringing you along to broaden my horizons?" Old Madam Chen got on the carriage, her mouth wide open with a smile on her face.
Mu Xin said that she had something else to do, so she did not leave with Gu Qing and the others.
They stood outside the Meng family mansion and parted ways...
Gu Qing's eyes flickered as she glanced nervously towards the front yard. Chen Zhizhou's horse was still tied at the gate, and he hadn't left yet. Even now, he hadn't sent anyone to bring a message. Was he going to come back or not?
Could something have happened in the court again?
Thinking of the figure that flashed by at the end of the corridor when they were drinking.
A frown appeared between Gu Qing's brows involuntarily, and she got into the carriage with the old lady with a heavy heart.
"Hey, this capital city is really not a place suitable for an old woman like me to stay. The women here are all shrewd!" After getting on the carriage, Old Lady Chen pulled open the curtain. She glanced through the curtain towards the Meng family courtyard and spoke in a heavy tone.
Gu Qing laughed out loud when she heard this. "Grandma, what you said is true. Who among them can escape Grandma's sharp eyes? You are so experienced."
Old Madam Chen really witnessed the power of her new granddaughter-in-law today. The charge of treason was about to be pinned on the Chen family, but she managed to "take it off"!
In front of so many people, Gu Qing still remained calm even when the sky was falling. Such courage is extremely rare even among men in the world!
"I heard that you are still doing business outside?" Old Madam Chen asked softly.
Gu Qing was in a good mood, so he decided to go out with the old lady today. It would be better to take her for a walk.
There was a constant stream of people coming and going on the streets and alleys, and the hawkers' cries were deafening.
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