She knew perfectly well that Cheng Huaiyu liked the jade beads she had given him.
“My sister is only fifteen. She’s two years younger than me and two years older than you. She can be considered a child, right? No way, I have to be considered a child too!” Gu Nian leaned against Cai Xiaolian’s other side and started to act coquettishly.
"Hahaha, yes, yes, no matter how old you two are, in front of your father and me, you're still little kids." Cai Xiaolian chuckled as she hugged the two children, and Gu Shouxin, driving the cart, also smiled.
This is what they mean by a peaceful and serene life!
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Many people came to the county magistrate's residence to give gifts during the Lunar New Year. As business partners, the Gu family was invited in separately.
Cheng Huaijin, holding his sister's hand, ran over as soon as they saw the Gu family.
"Sister Niannian!" Cheng Huaijin's eyes were only on Gu Nian.
Cheng Huaiyu couldn't speak, but she showed it through her actions by shaking off her brother's hand and taking Gu Xin's hand.
"Xiaoyu, I haven't seen you for half a month, and I find you even more beautiful!" Gu Xin said in surprise.
Cheng Huaiyu pointed at Gu Xin.
Gu Xin didn't understand what she meant.
Cheng Huaijin explained from the side, "Little sister Xinxin, what my sister means is that you are even more beautiful now!"
"Really? Hehehehe..." Gu Xin chuckled foolishly.
She once declared that she would be the most beautiful girl in the village, and see, her efforts have paid off!
"Come on, let's go pay our respects to Lord Cheng and Madam Cheng first. After that, you kids can play together!" Cai Xiaolian called out to everyone.
Upon entering the hall, one could see that Madam Cheng was sitting next to a young woman who looked a year or two older than Gu Nian.
As soon as the Gu family entered, the girl's eyes glanced at Gu Nian. Gu Nian sensed it and felt uncomfortable, as if the girl was appraising merchandise.
After exchanging pleasantries, Madam Cheng introduced the young woman to the Gu family. She was from the capital and was the daughter of her maternal elder sister. She was not the legitimate sister who had been married in place of her, but a concubine's sister who, like her, was a daughter born out of wedlock.
Her half-sister married well. She married an unknown military general, who later made great contributions in a battle after Emperor Wen ascended the throne. He was appointed a general and guarded the frontier, earning Emperor Wen's favor.
Her half-sister also rose in rank, and even her remaining daughters were the children of a second-rank general.
Lord Cheng was a county magistrate in that area before he was transferred to Taoyuan County last year, so the two families are close.
This young woman's surname is Yao, and her given name is Yunhua.
After Mrs. Cheng finished her introductions, she said to Yao Yunhua, "Yun'er, they are your aunt's distinguished guests. Could you help your aunt entertain Niannian and Xinxin and take them to play in the garden?"
“Okay, Auntie,” Yao Yunhua replied.
Gu Nian originally wanted to sit down and listen to her father talk to Lord Cheng and Madam Cheng about not cooperating, but since they had already invited her, she couldn't refuse. Seeing Yao Yunhua's expression that she had something to say to her, Gu Nian got up and went out with her.
"Is Miss Gu curious?" After arriving at the garden, Yao Yunhua sent Cheng Huaijin and the others to play nearby, and then looked at Gu Nian and asked.
"What are you curious about?" Gu Nian asked, surprised.
"I'm curious why I haven't seen my cousin Rui? Does Miss Gu not want to see my cousin Rui?" Yao Yunhua asked with a sneer.
Gu Nian frowned. What kind of talk was that? And what was this girl's attitude?
It makes people feel uncomfortable for no reason.
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