When Gu Shouxin came out of the government office after finishing his business, he saw his daughter being embraced by a young man, and his daughter and niece laughing and joking behind him.
He was about to chase after the young man and teach him a lesson, but upon closer inspection, he realized that it wasn't a young man at all, but a young woman just like his eldest daughter.
He shook his head helplessly. That young lady must be the daughter of the prefect. He had overheard the yamen runners gossiping while he was inside: "My sister has run away again. When will the madam find her? They're practically setting up a gambling table."
Seeing Su Yan disappear into the alley in the blink of an eye, and then looking at the servants in the prefect's backyard on both sides who seemed to be looking for him, Gu Shouxin was speechless.
Didn't you guys take a closer look at such an exaggerated commotion?
No wonder they keep losing their daughters.
"Father, Second Uncle!" The three sisters were about to come over and continue waiting for Gu Shouxin when they saw him coming towards them.
"Everything's all set up. So, you're not planning to come with me to visit Grandpa and Grandma, are you?" Gu Shouxin asked with a smile.
"Father, you're so insightful! We have an appointment today!" Gu Nian said with a smile.
"Dad, the sister my sister saved yesterday wants to invite us to play together!" Gu Xin said, glancing left and right as she spoke, knowing that there were people on both sides looking for that sister.
"Go ahead, do you have enough silver on you? Remember, when you're out and about, don't suffer any injustices," Gu Shouxin said with a smile.
"That's enough, Dad! Don't worry, Dad, no one will make us suffer," Gu Nian said.
"Alright! Do you want your father to take you there? You haven't been to the prefectural city many times." Gu Shouxin asked again.
“No need, we know the way. Dad, you go to Grandpa, Grandma, and Mom! They’ll be waiting for you at Grandpa Hua’s place around noon. The three of us will have lunch outside,” Gu Nian said.
"Alright! Go ahead!" Gu Shouxin nodded with a smile.
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Gu Nian and the other two hadn't been waiting long at the North Gate when a carriage stopped in front of them.
Su Yan stuck her head out to let them get in the car. Besides Su Yan, there was another girl in the car who looked to be only about fifteen years old.
"This is Li Muyan's cousin, Li Han. These are the Gu sisters who sold you the shampoo and conditioner sets: Gu Nian, Gu Xin, and Gu Si," Su Yan introduced them to each other. She had already learned about the Gu family's identities last night.
"Oh, I've always wanted to go to your house with Auntie, but she always complains that I'm too much trouble and won't take me. Hehe, now I don't have to take her anymore. Now that we know each other, I can come to your house to play!" Li Han said enthusiastically.
Friends who are naturally outgoing are also naturally outgoing.
Gu Nian was not afraid to communicate with strangers, and Li Han's enthusiasm made the two girls, who were still a little shy, relax as well.
Gu Nian also changed into the same soldier's uniform as Li Han and Su Yan, while Gu Xin and Gu Si wore men's clothing. Gu Nian and Li Han then styled their hair into buns.
"Xinxin, Sisi, remember this: if anyone asks, just say you're medicine apprentices. If they ask which family you're from, say you're from the Li family pharmacy, delivering something. If no one asks, that's fine," Li Han reminded them.
“Yes, you guys stay with us anyway. We’ve finally found a gap in the camp. Today is the best opportunity. After today, I’m afraid that gap will be discovered and patched again!” Su Yan explained.
"Do you guys go there often?" Gu Nian asked curiously.
"Yes, but I've never been inside even once," Su Yan said regretfully.
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