If Gu Yibei had an older or younger brother, it would be fine, but the key is that the Gu family only has one son, Gu Yibei, which is extremely rare among nobles. In other words, the only possible successor to the Gu family in the future is Gu Yibei.
The Gu family is an aristocratic family, and they value face and status above all else. In order to consolidate their position, they usually choose to form a marriage alliance with a powerful and equally matched family rather than marry a commoner who has no family background and can not even be called an "aristocrat".
Ji Zhinan summarized it all in one sentence, but Gu Yibei still understood.
He looked at Ji Zhinan with a serious expression in his eyes: "If I want someone, no one can stop me."
He is the master of his own life.
“My father is in good health now. He can live for another thirty years without any problem. Don’t think too much. You are the one I’ve chosen.”
Ji Zhinan didn't know what to say.
She knew that Gu Yibei was serious about every word he said.
However, her background is currently unknown, and she doesn't know how to respond to him.
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The next day, Gu Yibei went out early in the morning with his father, apparently because there was something important to discuss.
Since meeting Ji Zhinan, Gu Yibei has devoted all his time to China, and has hardly paid any attention to Y country. Now that he has finally returned, he naturally wants to finish up the things that were not yet settled.
After Gu Yibei left, Ji Zhinan could only stay at home and talk with Madam Gu.
Ji Zhinan changed into a court dress with a strong aristocratic feel, wearing several layers inside and out, which was very troublesome.
She applied light makeup casually and curled her hair with a curling iron, which made her look much more elegant.
The maids serving Ji Zhinan were all amazed by the beautiful girl in front of them.
They praised her earnestly in English.
"Miss Ji is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."
"I've long heard that Eastern women are the most charming, and now I can see for myself."
"Miss Ji has a great figure, and your eyes are the most beautiful I've ever seen, even more beautiful than the deep blue eyes of those aristocratic ladies."
"Although Miss Ji is not a noblewoman, when she dresses up carefully, she is no different from the noble ladies and princesses we have ever met."
Ji Zhinan sat in her seat, looking at herself in the mirror, surrounded by their praise.
A faint smile played at the corners of her lips, and her aloof demeanor made her seem like a cold and beautiful woman.
Madam Gu pushed open the door and entered. Upon seeing her, the maids immediately bowed respectfully and greeted her, "Madam."
The moment Madam Gu saw Ji Zhinan, her eyes lit up, and she stepped forward in her high heels to take his hand.
After carefully looking her over, she nodded and praised, "My son has such good taste. Nannan, Auntie has seen many noble ladies and princesses wearing this kind of dress, but you are the most elegant and beautiful one I've ever seen!"
"You flatter me," Ji Zhinan said modestly.
She's nowhere near as good as Madam Gu described.
“I’m not flattered at all. Every word Auntie said is true,” Mrs. Gu said earnestly.
She never lies.
"Several noble ladies will be coming for afternoon tea today. You and Auntie will go together." Madam Gu held Ji Zhinan's hand tightly, refusing to let go.
Since the matter had already been brought up, Ji Zhinan could only nod and say, "Okay."
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