Gu Xin leaned closer: "Sister Zhen, what's wrong?"
Princess Jinghe shook her head: "You little girls don't need to know. When you get married, I'll give each of you two copies!"
Gu Hui rubbed her forehead, then winked at He San Niang.
He San Niang immediately understood that this was a way to change the subject. She took out what she had prepared and said, "Sister Hui, I wish you a house full of children and grandchildren!"
He San Niang presented a set of red pomegranate-colored jewelry, which was very appealing.
Gu Hui took it and put it in the box.
Then there was Gu Nian, who gave Gu Hui a set of toiletries and perfume, specially made for her, not available in stores, and with a scent that Gu Hui liked. She also gave her a sword.
Princess Jinghe laughed at her, "Niannian, you're giving away a precious sword. Aren't you afraid that your brother-in-law Hui will cause you trouble later?"
Gu Nian shrugged: "If he really came looking for trouble with me, then he deserves to be killed!"
The sisters burst into laughter.
Next came Gu Xin, Huo Yanyu, Xie Zhiyi, and Gu Si, followed by Sun Yumei, Jin Yingying, and Hua Shiyi Niang from Jieyou Pavilion, who presented gifts on behalf of the girls from Jieyou Pavilion.
Gu Hui received four boxes that were completely full.
Princess He Nan generously gifted two boxes of various jade stones, allowing Gu Hui to make her own jewelry and headdresses.
After the younger sisters finished giving their gifts, Gu Ren poked his head in. Seeing that there were only a few people left, he ran up to Gu Hui and said, "Big sister, here's a gift from your little brother!"
Gu Hui smiled and took it: "You're pretty good, kid. What is it?"
Seeing that she was about to open it, Gu Ren quickly stopped her: "Elder sister, wait until you go to the Peng family to see it. This is a very good thing."
Gu Hui wasn't that curious, so she figured if he didn't want to look, he didn't have to. She put the box away, then pulled Gu Ren down to sit on the small sofa. "Renren, your older sister knows you're smart. Your brother Enzi is preparing for the exams these next two years, and it's too early for you to take the imperial examinations. So, you'll have to keep an eye on Mom and Dad more at home from now on. Of all of us siblings, you're the smartest, and Mom listens to you the most."
Gu Ren blinked. Was her older sister genuinely showing her emotions? This didn't fit her usual persona!
Gu Ren was reborn as a baby, so he had memories from the womb. In his heart, the Gu family's status was no lower than that of his family in his previous life.
Gu Hui pinched his chubby little face: "Enzi needs to focus on his studies. Sisi is a bit silly, and Eleven is still too young. So, it's up to you to take on the responsibilities of our eldest son's family, understand?"
Gu Ren pouted: "Sister, I'm not even five years old yet! People say that children from poor families mature early, but our family isn't poor! You can't put the burden of life on my frail body."
Gu Hui looked Gu Ren up and down, who was curled up on the sofa. "And you call that a thin body?"
Gu Ren quickly waved his hand: "Okay, okay, don't worry, big sister, I'll listen to you."
At this moment, Gu En arrived again, also to give Gu Hui a gift. Gu En gave Gu Hui a dagger inlaid with gemstones. Despite its fancy appearance, it was very sharp.
Gu Hui then instructed Gu En not to put too much pressure on him while studying, and to just do his best.
Gu En and Gu Ren: When you say that, do you mean you feel a lot of pressure or not?
That evening, the Emperor and Empress, who had returned from Chunnan City, summoned Gu Hui and gave her two boxes of dowry, all filled with valuables.
Then the Empress Dowager had someone summon Gu Hui and gave her a box: "Huihui, you are the first of my great-grandchildren to get married. I prepared your dowry two years ago, and I am very happy!"
Gu Hui sat down next to the old lady: "Thank you, Great-Grandma."
The Empress Dowager held Gu Hui's hand: "Huihui, remember, even after you're married, you're still a daughter of the Ye and Gu families. Don't wrong yourself. If the Peng family bullies you, don't be afraid, we'll bully them back!"
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