After a few days, news came from the mansion that they were going to form a marriage alliance with the Haixi Earl's Mansion.
The news spread so widely that even the neighboring marquisate knew about it.
Old Madam Wei also sent someone to ask, she thought that the Haixi Marquis's Mansion had changed its mind and agreed to marry Gu Zhen.
After asking, I found out that the person Haixi Bo's Mansion wanted to marry was Gu Yue, on behalf of Zhao Erlang.
When Old Madam Wei heard the servant's report, she was stunned for a moment.
She frowned. "What's going on? Why would the Haixi Marquis' Mansion be interested in Yue'er? With Zhao Erlang's reputation, why would the Xie couple agree to this marriage?"
The series of questions asked by Old Madam Wei were exactly the questions that everyone had.
Madam Wei said softly, "My daughter-in-law heard some gossip. It said that the girl Yue from the neighboring house was so bold that there was nothing she wouldn't dare to do."
Old Madam Wei frowned, she understood the implication of what Madam Wei said.
In other words, the origin of this marriage is probably not legitimate.
Old Madam Wei sighed, "My children and grandchildren will have their own blessings, and I can't control too much. But why does Yue'er fall for Zhao Erlang?"
Second Madam Wang said, "Zhao Erlang has a good appearance."
Old Madam Wei snorted coldly, "Superficial!"
Second Madam Wang covered her mouth and laughed, "Girls of this age are superficial. They all like good-looking boys."
Old Madam Wei shook her head, very disappointed. "Never mind. Yue'er is not a daughter of our Marquisate, so there is no reason for our Marquisate to interfere in her marriage. If their two families are really engaged, we will send someone to deliver a gift to express our gratitude."
Madam Wei bowed and responded, "I'll remember that. I'll keep an eye on the situation at the neighboring mansion."
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At the Gu Mansion, Gu Zhen ran to see Aunt Hu with a gloomy face.
She looked resentful and said, "Auntie, I really can't accept this."
Aunt Hu frowned, "Why should I be unwilling? With Zhao Erlang's reputation, do you really think Gu Yue will enjoy a good life if she marries him? Just wait and see, Gu Yue's hard days are still to come."
Gu Zhen's eyes were red. "I understand this principle. But I just can't stand Gu Yue's smug look. She's already showing off before we're even engaged. If we really get engaged, she'll definitely make a scene."
Aunt Hu comforted Gu Zhen, "Let her be proud. The more proud she is now, the more embarrassed she will be in the future. In short, that Zhao Erlang is not a good match."
"Really?"
Gu Zhen is always worried about gains and losses.
Aunt Hu sighed, "Didn't you say at the beginning that you should just fulfill Gu Yue's wish and let her marry Zhao Erlang? Watching her suffer under Zhao Erlang's hands. Why are you making a fuss again now, acting so stubbornly and unyieldingly?"
Gu Zhen gritted her teeth and said, "My daughter is just unwilling to accept it and feels unhappy."
Aunt Hu frowned, "Don't think too much. Even the master has agreed to this marriage, so let it be. We'll just wait and see how happy she can be in these few days."
"How could father agree to this marriage so easily? The marriage in Haixibo Mansion was originally for my daughter."
After saying that, Gu Zhen fell to the ground and burst into tears.
"It's useless to say these things now. Don't worry, you will definitely marry into a better family."
Gu Zhen shook her head repeatedly, "No. There won't be a family with a higher status than the Haixi Marquis's Mansion."
Gu Zhen cried so hard that she was out of breath.
The maid Lu Yi even tried to provoke her, "Auntie, Miss, the matchmaker has come to propose marriage for the Haixi Marquis's Mansion."
Wow……
Gu Zhen burst into tears.
…
This day was the happiest, most exciting and proudest day in Gu Yue's life.
It was also the saddest and most hateful day in Gu Zhen's life.
The matchmaker came to propose marriage, and the two families exchanged engagement letters and marriage certificates, and the marriage between Gu Yue and Zhao Erlang was officially settled.
The wedding date has been tentatively set, tentatively for August next year.
Gu Yue paced around the room. "What should I do? What should I do? There are only eight months left until the wedding. I haven't even started embroidering the wedding dress yet, and my mother hasn't even started preparing the dowry. Oh my god, with such a short time, there's no time left."
The maid Grape said, "Young lady, please stop spinning. I'm almost dizzy from you spinning me around."
Gu Yue's face was full of excitement, her eyes sparkling, "I'm very happy today."
Grape had no choice but to watch Gu Yue continue spinning in circles.
The little maid came in and reported, "Miss, the Madam wants you to go to Furong Courtyard to talk."
Gu Yue smiled and said, "I'll go right away."
She put on a fiery red cloak and came to Furong Courtyard happily.
At this time, Gu Zhen, Gu Jiu and others had also arrived at Furong Courtyard. Gu Yue was the last one to arrive among the sisters.
Seeing Gu Yue, Gu Jiu stood up first and said with a smile: "Congratulations, third sister, on marrying your ideal husband."
"Congratulations, Third Sister. I didn't expect that among the sisters, Third Sister would be the first to get married."
Everyone congratulated Gu Yue in turn.
Gu Yue smiled widely, "When I marry into the Haixi Marquis's Mansion, if you have any difficulties, feel free to come to me. We are sisters, and I will definitely help if I can."
Gu Zhen snorted inwardly.
She pushed Gu Lin aside and came to Gu Yue, "I haven't congratulated Third Sister yet. Third Sister, your wish has come true, shouldn't you treat us to a drink?"
Gu Yue looked at Gu Zhen with a smile, "Don't be angry, big sister. It's their loss that the Haixi Marquis' Mansion didn't like you, not your fault."
Gu Zhen gritted her teeth. This woman, Gu Yue, was too shameless. Why didn't the Haixi Marquis' Mansion like her? It was all Gu Yue's fault.
Gu Yue was able to say such words without blushing or feeling nervous.
Gu Zhen clenched her fists and forced a smile. "Third sister, you're so thoughtful. It's certainly not my fault that the Haixi Marquis's Mansion didn't fancy me. It was only because of a villain that the marriage went awry. Third sister, guess who the villain was who ruined my marriage?"
Gu Yue is not so shameless as to be fearless.
She subconsciously avoided Gu Zhen's gaze and said, "Big sister, did you misunderstand something? Where did this villain come from?"
Gu Zhen snorted and gnashed her teeth as she said, "I curse that villain to be struck by lightning and die a miserable death. Even if she gets married, she will be tortured by her husband and trampled upon by her concubine every day."
Gu Yue's expression suddenly changed, and she looked at Gu Zhen with dissatisfaction, "Big sister, you are so vicious. You are making such a scary statement about something that didn't even exist. Are you deliberately trying to scare us?"
The muscles on Gu Zhen's face twitched uncontrollably twice.
Gu Yue actually dared to call her vicious. This woman was so shameless.
Gu Zhen refused to give in and said, "I just cursed you twice, and you call me vicious. The villain who ruined my marriage is a hundred times more vicious and deserves to be cut into pieces."
Gu Yue frowned, "Big sister, today is my lucky day. Can you please be more careful with your words? Stop talking about death and life all day long, cursing, and cutting into pieces. It's unlucky."
Gu Zhen laughed. "I didn't expect Third Sister to be so particular about good luck. I apologize for ruining your good mood. Next time I'll be more careful and say more things Third Sister would like to hear."
After saying that, Gu Zhen returned to his seat, his face instantly falling.
Gu Yue snorted. Gu Zhen was simply unreasonable. The marriage was over, so what? Was it fun to dwell on that trivial matter all day?
Gu Jiu watched the entire fight in silence, not participating, not speaking, not mediating. This was a conflict between Gu Zhen and Gu Yue, so let them resolve it themselves.
Gu Shan, on the other hand, wanted to rush out to mediate several times.
It was Gu Jiu who pulled her.
Gu Jiu shook her head at her, telling her not to meddle in other people's business, as it was a thankless task. Anyway, neither Gu Zhen nor Gu Yue would be grateful to her.
Gu Shan hesitated, but finally followed Gu Jiu's advice and did not stand up.
At this time, Xie came.
Everyone stood up and paid their respects to Mrs. Xie.
Mrs. Xie raised her hand and lightly pressed, "Please sit down, everyone. Yue'er, the marriage has been decided, and the wedding date is tentatively set for August next year. Your wedding dress is ready."
Xie's face was calm, without any joy on her face, but rather a hint of fatigue.
A few days ago, Xie was angry with Gu Yue. Perhaps because of her age, she had not recovered from her illness. She always felt exhausted.
A doctor was invited to the house, and the doctor said that Xie was in this state because she was overly worried and depressed.
The doctor advised Xie to relax and think more about happy things.
Xie looked at Gu Yue's smiling face, but she couldn't be happy no matter what.
The Haixi Marquis's Mansion was indeed a first-class good family. However, when she thought about how this marriage came about, Zhao Erlang's reputation, and Gu Yue's repeated acts of seeking death, Xie's good mood instantly disappeared.
Gu Yue smiled shyly. Now that her wish had come true, she should be happy.
She said to Mrs. Xie, "I will obey you, mother. Please also arrange for two embroiderers to help me embroider my wedding dress."
Mrs. Xie nodded, "I'll take care of this matter, and you should also pay attention to it. You should also start preparing the gifts for your future parents-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles and aunts. You need to make the gifts yourself to show your sincerity."
According to custom, the gift that a newly-wed daughter-in-law gives to her in-laws is usually needlework she made herself.
Gu Yue was a little embarrassed. "Mother, my daughter's needlework is not very good. I'm afraid that my embroidery work will be disliked by others. Why not let the embroiderer do it for you?"
Xie looked at Gu Yue deeply, "Have you thought it through?"
Gu Yue nodded slightly.
Mrs. Xie didn't force it. "Then let the embroiderer do it. I'll prepare your dowry. The wedding is only about half a year away, so you'd better behave yourself and stop causing trouble, or else the Haixi Marquis's Mansion will be dissatisfied with you."
Gu Yue looked timid and said cautiously, "Don't worry, mother. I know my limits. I won't do anything reckless."
No messing around?
I hope so.
Mrs. Xie urged her again, "Get along well with your sisters. You'll be getting married in about half a year, so you'll have to find a date to meet us later."
"A daughter listens to her mother. I will get along well with my sisters. As long as they don't make a fuss about me, that's all."
When Gu Yue said this, she looked at Gu Zhen on purpose.
Gu Zhen kept her head down the entire time, her expression couldn't be seen, and she didn't give Gu Yue any response at all.
Gu Yue sneered inwardly, thinking that Gu Zhen was just good at talking.
So what if I hate you? So what if I’m angry?
The marriage with the Haixi Earl's Mansion finally fell into her hands.
Gu Zhen could only feel envy and jealous.
However, if Gu Zhen is willing to give in, she wouldn't mind helping Gu Zhen in the future.
Gu Yue was lost in thought, looking quite pleased with himself.
Xie coughed lightly and said, "Everyone, please go away. I haven't been feeling well these past few days, so you don't need to come and pay your respects."
"Is mother's health serious?" Gu Yue asked nervously.
Xie looked at Gu Yue deeply. Didn’t Gu Yue really know why she was feeling unwell?
Then, Xie laughed at himself again.
She already knew the answer, so why did she still have expectations for Gu Yue?
Forget about this daughter, let’s not talk about her.
Xie said indifferently, "Don't worry, I'm just tired. I'll be fine after a few days of rest."
"My daughter is accompanying her mother." Gu Yue looked worried.
Xie waved her hand and said, "Go back to your room and let Shan'er stay with me."
Gu Yue was speechless. Her mother didn't want her to accompany her, but wanted Gu Shan to accompany her. This situation had never happened before.
Gu Yue was sad. She glared at Gu Shan and turned away.
Gu Shan was innocent, but was hated again. She felt helpless.
Xie said to Gu Shan, "Don't worry about her."
After a pause, she continued, "Big girl, second girl, fifth girl, all of you go back to your rooms and rest."
"We'll listen to Madam. Madam, take care of yourself."
Gu Jiu walked ahead and left Furong Courtyard.
As soon as he left Furong Courtyard, Gu Zhen burst into laughter.
Gu Lin asked curiously, "Big sister, what are you laughing at?"
Gu Zhen laughed and said, "Didn't you see how Third Sister looked? Madam didn't want her to accompany her, and look how angry she was. It's really..." It was very satisfying.
So what if Gu Yue married the person she wanted to marry? For a man, she offended everyone, even Xie, who doted on her the most, gave up on her. I really don't know what Gu Yue can be proud of or happy about.
Paying such a huge price for a marriage is simply not worth it.
Gu Lin seemed to understand but didn't realize that there were so many hidden secrets in Gu Yue's marriage.
Aunt Bai guessed the truth, but she didn't tell Gu Lin.
Aunt Bai was afraid that Gu Lin would not keep her mouth shut and say anything nonsense, thus spreading the news.
Gu Zhen looked at Gu Jiu, "Second sister, I told you long ago that she will not have a good ending."
Gu Jiu looked at Gu Zhen with a half-smile, "Are you happy, big sister?"
Gu Zhen's expression hardened, and after calming down, she said, "Of course I'm happy."
Gu Jiu raised an eyebrow, "I hope Big Sister is really happy, and not just forcing a smile."
Then Gu Jiu said meaningfully: "Since it has already happened, why not look ahead? You don't have only one choice."
"That's easy for Second Sister. I'm not you. I don't have that many choices."
Gu Jiu smiled and pointed at himself, "I have a reputation as a sickly person, which is not much better than your status as a bastard. But I think I still have many options."
Gu Zhen's expression was unpredictable, gloomy, resentful, envious, jealous, and eventually all turned into obsession.
"She owes me this. I'm happy to see her in trouble."
Gu Jiu didn't want to say more. "It's up to you. Don't let a little obsession delay you. That's all I have to say. Take care of yourself, big sister."
After saying that, Gu Jiu left with the maids.
In Gu Jiu's opinion, Gu Zhen's obsession is too deep, and it will not be a good thing if it continues in the long run.
If she is too obsessed, she will definitely hurt herself in the end.
Gu Jiu did what he should do. How to choose is Gu Zhen's own business, and Gu Jiu will not interfere.
Gu Zhen watched Gu Jiu's back disappear around the corner, her heart in turmoil.
Finally, she snorted coldly and muttered, "You don't understand anything. You don't know how I feel at all. What right do you have to say that?"
Gu Lin looked scared and asked, "Big sister, are you okay?"
"It's okay." Gu Zhen waved his sleeves and left.
Gu Lin stuck out her tongue and ran away.
In the morning, as usual, I went to the meeting hall to learn about the housekeeping and directorship.
Today, everyone is here.
Perhaps because of the engagement, Gu Yue also wanted to seriously learn how to be a housekeeper so that she could handle the job well when she arrived at the Haixi Bo Mansion.
The eldest wife, Zhang, teased Gu Yue, "Third girl, I haven't congratulated you on your dream coming true yet."
Gu Yue blushed, "Thank you, auntie."
The eldest wife, Zhang, laughed heartily. "The Haixi Marquis's Mansion is a good match. The eldest lady of the Marquis' Mansion originally introduced this match to Zhen girl, but who could have thought that in the end, this match would fall into your hands? It's really a coincidence, and things are unpredictable."
Gu Yue's expression changed, but she was clearly prepared to deal with any situation. "Aunt is absolutely right. Things are unpredictable. Perhaps it's because I have a stronger connection with the Haixi Marquis' Mansion, so the marriage eventually fell on me."
"shameless!"
Gu Zhen muttered something in a low voice, which was particularly clear in the small meeting hall.
The air suddenly became quiet and the scene was very awkward for a moment.
Everyone exchanged glances but remained silent.
The eldest wife, Zhang, smiled faintly, "Zhen girl, what did you just say?"
Gu Zhen raised her head and looked towards Gu Yue, revealing a smile. "My niece just said that Third Sister's face is so tender that you can squeeze water out of it."
Ha ha……
The eldest wife, Zhang, laughed in her heart but had to keep a straight face.
Each of these girls from the second house is a tough guy.
Gu Yue stared at Gu Zhen with angry eyes.
Gu Zhen raised an eyebrow, "Why are you looking at me, Third Sister?"
Gu Yue suddenly grabbed the abacus on the table and pretended to throw it at Gu Zhen.
At the critical moment, Gu Jiu was quick-witted and quick-handed, grabbing Gu Yue's wrist.
Gu Yue struggled, "Second sister, let me go."
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