In March, spring is warm and flowers are blooming.
The Gu Mansion was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, with big red lanterns hanging at the gate and eye-catching wedding characters pasted on the door.
Today is Gu Yan’s wedding day.
There were fifty tables at the banquet at Gu's house, and everyone who could be invited was invited.
Lord Gu is now the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Anyone who receives the invitation will give him face and bring gifts to congratulate him.
Even many people who didn't receive the invitation still had the nerve to come.
The housekeeper was very good at handling this kind of thing. He sent the visitor away without even alerting Lord Gu and Mrs. Xie.
Gu Jiu came to the Gu Mansion in a carriage.
When the housekeeper Gu Quan heard that Madam Zhao had arrived, he went to the second gate to greet her in person.
"Madam, please watch your step. The master is entertaining guests in the outer courtyard hall, and the mistress is entertaining guests in the inner courtyard hall."
Gu Jiu got off the carriage, looked at the familiar people and the familiar scenery, and asked softly, "Are all the guests here? Has Sixth Brother set out to pick up the bride?"
"Madam, the guests are almost all here. The Sixth Young Master left to pick up the bride half an hour ago."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Is the third sister helping the Madam?"
“Exactly.
After a pause, Gu Quan lowered his voice and whispered, "Madam is planning to find another marriage for Third Aunt. She brought Third Aunt with her just to look for a match."
Gu Jiu laughed and went straight to the inner courtyard flower hall.
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, and Mrs. Xie, together with their daughters-in-law and other young ladies, greeted the guests.
The eldest lady, Xiao Zhang, was five months pregnant and looked full of energy.
The pregnancy did not make her feel tired, but rather full of energy, cheerful and energetic. She greeted the guests with ease and settled everyone in.
The eldest wife, Mrs. Zhang, felt sorry for her and told her not to work too hard and be careful not to get tired.
She smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother-in-law, I'm in good health. This little thing won't tire me out."
"Even if you're not tired, you should still be careful."
"Sister-in-law should listen to Auntie. After all, she is a twin, so she should be careful."
Gu Jiu stepped forward and said.
"Second sister is back, everyone is waiting for you."
The eldest young lady, Xiao Zhang, looked very happy.
"Xiaojiu is back, please sit down and have some tea. You are a guest now, and I can't burden you with worries." The eldest wife, Zhang, said happily.
Gu Jiu greeted everyone with a smile.
"Second sister, you are finally back." Gu Lin stood close to Gu Jiu, looking like she missed her very much.
Gu Jiu asked her, "How is Fifth Sister doing recently?"
Gu Lin's face was slightly worried, "Not very good."
Gu Jiu was curious, "What happened?"
Gu Lin whispered in her ear, "Ever since Third Sister came back, I've felt uneasy. Fourth Sister has already had two or three private arguments with Third Sister, but Madam doesn't know."
oh?
Gu Jiu looked at the two sisters, Gu Yue and Gu Shan, who were greeting guests. It wasn't surprising that they were arguing, but what was strange was that they had both kept it a secret from Mrs. Xie.
Gu Jiu said: "Let them quarrel, why are you bothered?"
Gu Lin whispered, "Master Luo is seriously ill and can't teach us. I can't go to the Marquis' Mansion to teach, so I have to stay at home every day. Every time my third and fourth sisters quarrel, I get caught in the middle and suffer the consequences. It's really miserable."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "When they quarrel, just avoid them secretly. Don't take the initiative to get in front of them."
"I have nowhere to go." Gu Lin felt a little aggrieved. "My aunt has a hard time, and she despises me for being incompetent and unable to make her proud. I'd rather be with Fourth Sister."
Aunt Bai and Chun He joined forces to suppress Aunt Tan, but it still couldn't change the fact that she had fallen out of favor.
Gu Daren either went to Concubine Tan's room or Concubine Chun's room, and completely ignored Concubine Bai.
It seems that Bai Yi Niang has no chance of turning things around. She can only rely on Gu Lin, hoping that Gu Lin will marry a good family and become the main wife, so that she can also be proud of herself.
A few days ago, Aunt Bai told Gu Lin that after Gu Jiu came back, she must spend more time with Gu Jiu.
If Gu Jiu is willing to lend a hand and find a marriage for Gu Lin, then Gu Lin will have nothing to worry about in her life.
Aunt Bai is self-aware and knows that she has no say in front of Gu Jiu.
When Gu Jiu was a girl, she looked down on her. Now that she is the wife of the emperor, she may not even look at her.
Aunt Bai could only give Gu Lin repeated warnings, reminding her not to miss the opportunity.
You know how difficult it is for Gu Jiu to come back.
This time, Gu Lin took Aunt Bai's words to heart.
As she grew older, she began to worry about her marriage.
So as soon as Gu Jiu came back, she came over and the two sisters talked.
The feeling of strangeness gradually disappeared during the conversation, and the familiar sisterhood of the past was found again.
Gu Jiu said, "As the younger generation, we don't need to worry about the affairs of the previous generation. Fifth sister just needs to live her own life well."
Gu Lin looked at Gu Jiu, "Is it really that simple? My aunt is not favored, so I am afraid my marriage will not go well. My wife never mentions my marriage, I guess she has forgotten me."
Gu Jiu laughed, "You haven't reached the age of marriage yet, so don't worry. Once Madam is done with fourth sister's wedding, she will naturally think of you."
Gu Lin looked at Mrs. Xie in the crowd and said, "Madam doesn't like my concubine, and by extension, she doesn't like me either. I'm afraid I can't even compare to my elder sister."
Gu Zhen's marriage to Xu Sanlang now seems to be a very good one.
The Xu family was kindhearted and not as filthy as the Haixi Marquis's family. Apart from some unavoidable bumps and bruises, Gu Zhen had not suffered much injustice while living in the Xu family.
Nowadays, many people say that Gu Zhen married the right person.
Even Gu Yue tried to flatter herself, saying that if she had not snatched the marriage from the Haixi Marquis' Mansion, Gu Zhen would not have the blessing she has now.
Every time this topic was mentioned, Gu Zhen wanted to spit at Gu Yue.
I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone as shameless as Gu Yue. This is really too much.
Gu Jiu comforted Gu Lin, "Don't worry. Even if your wife doesn't care about you, you still have your father. Sixth brother married Miss Hu, and you have another sister-in-law. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can ask your new sister-in-law for help. If all else fails, you can come to the palace to find me."
"Can I really go to the palace to find my second sister?"
Gu Jiu nodded and said, "I'll give you the invitation when the palace hosts a banquet next time."
Gu Lin smiled sweetly, "Thank you, second sister. You are so kind."
Gu Mei came, and even Pei Yun arrived.
Gu Jiu also saw Mrs. Xie Ma and Mrs. Xie's second wife Qian in the crowd.
After Xie greeted her family, she thought of the Su family.
She came to Gu Jiu and said, "Second Aunt, the master sent an invitation to the Su family, but they haven't come yet. I wonder if the Su family won't come."
Gu Jiu glanced at the Xie family members in the crowd. He really didn't know what Lord Gu was thinking to actually send an invitation to the Xie family.
Now that Xie Mao is dead, has Lord Gu forgotten about the feud between the two families?
Or was it that Xie's influence was so powerful that she was able to convince Lord Gu to change his mind and send an invitation to the Xie family?
Gu Jiu chuckled softly, "Madam, don't you know? The Su family sent someone to congratulate you yesterday, and told father that they won't attend the wedding today to avoid upsetting you. But don't worry, Madam, when Third Brother gets married, the Su family will definitely come and give you generous gifts."
At this moment, Xie really felt disgusted.
She smiled vaguely, "The Su family is quite knowledgeable and considerate. They are so attentive."
"The Su family has a scholarly background for generations, so they are naturally not comparable to the nouveau riche with no background." Gu Jiu made a slight sarcasm about the Xie family.
Xie's face flushed. "Since my second aunt married into the palace, I haven't seen any other changes, except her temper has gotten worse."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Madam, you have a keen eye. My temper has indeed gotten worse in the past two years. Who can blame me for being so blind these days? If I don't teach those people a lesson, they will treat me, the wife of the emperor, as a mere decoration."
Xie felt that there was something else in Gu Jiu's words, as if he was making a veiled attack on someone else.
She was unhappy, "Second Aunt's temper, don't take it out on your family. If you have the guts, go to the palace."
"Don't worry, Madam. I always come back to my parents' home happy and leave happy. If you have nothing else to say, Madam, I still need to talk to Sister Mei and Sister Pei. Excuse me."
Gu Jiu really didn't want to waste his breath talking to Xie.
Lord Gu did send an invitation to the Su family.
Su Zheng had asked her before whether the Su family wanted to come to the wedding.
Gu Jiu was very straightforward. It was enough to deliver the gift. It was really not that important whether to attend the wedding banquet or not. If you are not happy, attending the wedding banquet will only make yourself uncomfortable. It is better not to come.
Su Zheng readily accepted the offer and sent the gift a day in advance. He then made an excuse not to attend the wedding.
Lord Gu also knew that the Su family had some grudges, so he didn't force them.
Xie originally wanted to show off in front of the Su family, but the Su family didn't even come to visit or drink at the wedding, so Xie's idea of showing off was dashed.
She snorted in her heart. The Su family was impoverished, so there was really no need to care about that family.
Little did they know that the news about her was outdated from a few years ago.
Ever since the Su family started supplying Gu Jiu's herbal medicine shop, the situation at home has gradually improved.
Master Su Er was a very insightful person. He hadn't been idle during his stay in the capital. Through his past connections, he contacted several large herbal medicine shops. In addition to supplying Gu Jiu's herbal medicine shop, he also supplied other herbal medicine shops.
The profit from medicinal materials is not huge, but by accumulating small profits, the Su family has changed their previous difficult situation and finally has a stable income.
In this way, the Su family has the financial resources to allow more children to study and take the imperial examinations.
One day, the Su family will appear in the court again. The Su family, once a family of scholars, will once again appear before the eyes of the world.
Gu Jiu accompanied Gu Mei in talking.
"Sister Mei, is Niuniu okay? Why didn't you bring the child with you today?"
When the child was mentioned, Gu Mei's face was full of smiles. "The child is naughty, so we didn't bring her here to prevent her from spoiling everyone's fun. Thanks to Xiaojiu, Niuniu has been safe and sound these past few months. She will be gone now."
"Really? I didn't expect you to leave so soon."
"The imperial physician also said that compared to other children of the same age, she started walking earlier. Now she calls out to her mother clearly."
"That's great. I'll definitely find a chance to see the child tomorrow."
"You are welcome to come anytime."
The tenderness in Gu Mei's eyes was about to overflow, and it was obvious that her heart was filled with her child Niuniu.
Gu Jiu didn't mention Prince Han or Miss Qu. She didn't want to ruin Gu Mei's good mood. She just chatted with her about ordinary family matters.
But Gu Jiu still couldn't escape the scrutiny of others.
An elder relative stared at Gu Jiu's belly for a long time, and couldn't help asking, "Xiao Jiu, your belly is still not moving?"
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment before he recognized the other person.
"Thank you for your concern, Auntie. There is no movement yet."
"You've been married for over a year now, and you're still pregnant. Will the palace agree? I know a very good doctor who specializes in gynecology. How about inviting him to the palace someday to treat you?"
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "Thank you for your kindness, Auntie. It's not necessary. The doctor said that I am in good health and it's only a matter of time before I get pregnant."
When my aunt heard this, she nodded meaningfully and said, "It's hard for you."
Gu Jiu was a little confused, wondering what was going on with her.
After a moment, she realized that her aunt had misunderstood Liu Zhao.
Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled. How could he explain such a thing? The more he said, the more mistakes he made. It would be better to let his aunt continue to misunderstand him.
Gu Mei quietly asked Gu Jiu, "Is there really no movement?"
Gu Jiu nodded, holding Gu Mei's hand and pressing it against his abdomen. "There's really no movement."
Gu Mei withdrew her hand and said, "You and Gongzi Zhao spend so little time together, no wonder there's still no movement. You should tell Gongzi Zhao to come home more often."
Gu Jiu nodded.
There is still no movement in her belly, mainly because she doesn't want to have a baby so early.
At best, her body is that of a seventeen-year-old. It would be best to wait until eighteen to have a child. Older and healthier, the child will be healthier.
Therefore, the timing is just right to get pregnant in the second half of this year.
Of course, she couldn't say these words out loud, which only led to people continuing to misunderstand her and Liu Zhao.
Seeing Pei Yun's sour expression and an uncomfortable look on her face, Gu Jiu asked quietly, "Sister Pei, are you pregnant?"
Pei Yun was stunned at first, then couldn't hide her smile. "Thank you, Sister Gu, for the two prescriptions you gave me. I'm feeling much better after using them. I just got pregnant, and I didn't announce it before it was three months. I didn't expect Sister Gu to see it at first sight."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Congratulations, Sister Pei. I see you look uncomfortable, but are you nauseous?"
"A little nauseous, but not nauseous."
Gu Jiu immediately ordered someone to take away the teacup in front of Pei Yun and replace it with warm water to warm Pei Yun's stomach.
After drinking the warm water, Pei Yun felt a little better. "Thank you, Sister Gu. You really know a lot. I just heard your aunt asking if you're pregnant. Since Sister Gu is fine, let's have a baby quickly."
Don't be like me. I've suffered so much because I don't have children. People look at me with a mixture of sympathy and disdain, which is really infuriating. This time, I finally got pregnant, and finally made those people shut up.
"Sister Pei, why should you care about other people's opinions?"
Pei Yun smiled bitterly, "I used to be like you, not caring about other people's eyes. But after getting married, I realized that living under the same roof, it's impossible not to care about other people's eyes.
Having a child is always better than not having one. After all, I am the eldest daughter-in-law and a member of the clan. If there is no movement in my belly, the old lady and the lady in the mansion will ask about it. Even my husband seems to be inferior to others in front of others.
Talking about the pressure she had endured in the past, Pei Yun also felt very aggrieved.
But since she is in the position of a clan wife, she cannot avoid the pressure and can only face it head-on.
Fortunately, I am finally pregnant now.
Gu Jiu knew how much Pei Yun cherished the baby in her belly, so she specially arranged a little maid to be by Pei Yun's side and be at her beck and call.
"Sister Pei is now a married woman. There are many guests in the mansion today, so please don't move around casually to avoid bumping into you. If you need anything, please ask this maid to do it. Sister Pei, please don't get tired."
Pei Yun covered her lips and smiled, "Thank you, Sister Gu. Sister Gu is so caring. It's really a blessing for Gongzi Zhao to marry you in his previous life."
Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled, feeling a little embarrassed.
She and Liu Zhao had been married for over a year, but she had never personally taken care of him. She would always kick Liu Zhao off the bed if they disagreed.
Gu Jiu reflected on himself and made up his mind to be nicer to Liu Zhao next time.
But by the next time, Gu Jiu had probably forgotten what he had said. Feeling unhappy, he kicked the man off the bed as usual.
Well, she is just that duplicity, nothing wrong with that.
If Liu Zhao married her, he had to tolerate all her strengths and weaknesses.
Just like her, she was also trying to accept Liu Zhao's various shortcomings and find a balance between the two.
The bride was brought back.
Everyone stood up and went to the auditorium to watch the ceremony.
Gu Jiu stayed by Pei Yun's side and protected her personally, fearing that someone would bump into her.
You have to know how difficult it was for Pei Yun to get pregnant with this child. She couldn't afford to make even the slightest mistake.
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I have a cold. I took cold medicine and have been feeling groggy ever since. I went to bed at 7 o'clock last night and slept all the way until I woke up this morning to rush out the update.
Sorry for the late update today.
The second update will be posted later.
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