Gu Nian came back skipping and hopping. As soon as she got into the carriage, she said to Cai Xiaolian, "Mother, let's go buy some cloth in a little while! I want to make new clothes!"
Cai Xiaolian smiled and nodded: "Okay! I'll go shopping with you guys in a bit, one outfit for each of you, and we'll also buy some jewelry while we're at it."
Gu Hui: "Gu Nian, wipe your drool, it's drooling."
Gu Nian instinctively reached for her lips, but before her hand could touch them, she realized Gu Hui was laughing at her and slapped her: "Sister Huihui, are you making fun of me?"
Gu Hui calmly shook her head and slapped her hand away: "No, if you don't believe me, ask Second Aunt, ask Xin Xin, ask Si Si!"
Cai Xiaolian and her two younger sisters shook their heads in unison: "No, we don't!"
Gu Nian: If you don't stop laughing, I'll believe you!
She leaned back calmly and said, "Go ahead and laugh! It's not shameful that I've taken a liking to General Yan."
Xue Qianyu, who was rushing to catch the carriage outside, paused. So she had someone she liked!
Gu Hui couldn't help but pour cold water on the idea: "But General Yan doesn't seem interested in this at all!"
Gu Xin nodded repeatedly: "Yes, sister, General Yan's expression is the same whether he's looking at you or at us. Unrequited love is not good."
Gu Nian shook her head: "None of us can stop ourselves from falling in love, right? If I fall for him, I'll try to win him over. If I try and he still doesn't feel the same way, then I'll give up. You can't force things. I'm not the kind of person who can't live without anyone."
Cai Xiaolian nodded and said with a smile, "Some people may only fall for one person in their entire lives, while others may have feelings for more than one person during their growth. Girls, remember this: no matter who you have feelings for in the future, and whether they reciprocate your feelings, remember one thing: don't hurt yourselves. Having feelings doesn't mean you're in love, or that they'll definitely be the one to spend the rest of your life with you. Being moved doesn't mean you're in love; it might just be the influence of the environment and your mood at the time."
Gu Xin asked in confusion, "Mom, what should I do if I have feelings for many people and am attracted to them all?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zheng nearly fell off the car. He frantically chanted a calming mantra in his mind.
I'm not listening! I can't hear you!
Cai Xiaolian: "...Then let's wait until we calm down and see who you most want to be with!"
Gu Xin: "What if someone is only interested in me, but I'm interested in many other people? Wouldn't that be unfair to them?"
Gu Hui looked at Gu Xin with satisfaction. Hmm, she was a quick learner. Of all her sisters, she liked Xin Xin the most because she was the closest to her in thinking.
Cai Xiaolian chuckled, rubbing her forehead: "...Let's talk about it when you're attracted to a lot of people!"
...
Upon arriving at the Li family's residence, the group was not immediately invited inside as usual; instead, a gatekeeper went to announce their arrival.
Then the maid Xiao Cheng hurriedly came to invite them.
"Second Master Gu, Madam Gu, the lady and young master have some matters to attend to. They asked me to invite you all to wait in the flower hall. I apologize!" Xiao Cheng's forehead was covered in sweat, and her face was pale, clearly showing signs of being frightened.
“It’s alright, we’re not in a hurry!” Cai Xiaolian said.
Xiao Cheng led the group into the flower hall.
Today, the Li residence was acting strangely. The servants all seemed very tense, a stark contrast to their usual relaxed demeanor.
Li Han arrived just as I entered the flower hall.
"Uncle Gu, Aunt Lian, I'm so sorry, there are some things to take care of at home, and my brother and I can't leave." Li Han looked dejected, but forced herself to cheer up the guests.
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