Madam Gu readily agreed, saying, "Since Yuan'er is so confident, I'll stay at the Marquis's residence. If she goes to the estate, she might catch something, which would be troublesome."
After all, no one knows exactly what the Zhao family and others did.
Gu Jinghui knelt before Old Madam Gu's knees, resting his head on his mother's lap, just like when he was a child.
Rong Momo couldn't help but wipe her eyes.
Madam Gu gently stroked her son's head and said, "Hui-ge'er, I really didn't expect to find you such a good wife. She is smart, capable, well-read, and very sensible."
Gu Jinghui responded softly.
Madam Gu continued, "Sixth Brother always complains that his wife doesn't meet his expectations. Back then, Aunt Wen favored the Xu family because they were fertile, and I was also worried that the Gu family's bloodline would end, so I agreed to the marriage. He's not having an easy time, so you'll have to treat him better in the future."
Gu Jinghui's eyes reddened, and he said softly, "I understand."
"You're almost thirty and still don't have a child. I really want to see your and Yuan'er's child soon. You two are both so good-looking, your child will definitely be beautiful too."
Gu Jinghui chuckled upon hearing this, "Is Mother saying this because she's afraid?"
...
Why are you being hunted down?
Hongye Ren tried to persuade him.
I know my mother scolded me many times for the Zhao family, and when she was angry, she would even beat me with a board. But that time, she said a very harsh word and also mentioned how to take care of the two children.
Cui Ming said, "You know, he's going to pour himself a cup of tea."
"Have they investigated the movements of the various princes' residences?"
"That old rascal, he's always trying to please. Qiuju, hurry up and find those two strings of coral and gold beads you kept. Red and gold would be perfect for Yuan'er. Your skin is so fair and delicate, they would look even better on her."
Hongye: "..."
Cui Ming said, "He's not as good as me. The early bird catches the worm. He's a quick learner, so we should put less effort into him."
Madam Gu denied it.
"What's wrong?"
At that moment, I was very hot and looked like a refined and handsome young man from a noble family.
The Eighth Madam is locked outside the courtyard. It will take her at most ten days to half a month to get out.
Hongye immediately became depressed again and said, "Why does he need to do any needlework? Just leave it all to the sewing room."
"What are you afraid of? Your mother has lived a very comfortable life, it's all been worth it."
Gu Jinghui stopped in his tracks.
As Gu Jinghui walked out of the lower room and around the artificial hill, he ran into Gu Shiba, who was hurrying to find him.
"Making two bibs, eight for each person, should be enough to exchange."
Hongye asked, "After the Xu family made such a scene, I'm afraid the Eighth Madam will have the nerve to compete with Eldest Sister for the management of the household affairs again. Why is Eldest Sister still slowing down the accounting?"
As Gu Jinghui stepped out the door, he heard his mother say happily, "Brother Hui is actually acting cute! Oh, he's so young, and he can still act cute. It's a good thing he married a bad wife. Now he can call me 'Mother' and act cute. He's nothing like the hot-faced killer he'll become in the future."
Gu Jinghui's bad mood vanished completely.
Cui Ming put down the ledger in her hand, took the tea, sipped it a few times, and said leisurely, "You really should take a break. He's only been learning to keep accounts for a few days. Let him keep the ledger in front of him."
Gu Shiba shook his head, "This old woman is very tight-lipped. She fainted after saying those things. As for the rest, I'm afraid I'll have to pry them out bit by bit."
Song Shuyuan responded in a muffled voice, then stood up and complained, "Mother, no matter how young I am, am I still a child when I'm with you?"
Old Madam Gu slapped me and said angrily, "Get up right now. You're still acting like a child when you're young."
The whole thing was getting more and more complicated. I sensed a strange conspiracy. In an instant, Gu Jinghui became like a drawn sword, sharp and bloodthirsty.
Hongye placed the fan down and hurried to pour tea.
On Cuiming's right was an abacus, and on her left were paper and pen. She was counting the accounts that the Eighth Madam had sent over.
Why be so slow?
Gu Jinghui said, "I know that Mother insisted on staying in the Marquis's mansion for my sake. Mother, don't worry. Yuan'er is quick-witted, intelligent, and decisive. Look how well she has managed the mansion these past two days. The mansion is in perfect order now, all thanks to you. Once this matter is settled, you and Yuan'er will have a child. If you have a bad child, Mother can hold it."
"We've been to the residences of Prince Jin and Prince Tushan, and so far we've made some discoveries. But the residence of Prince Qi... seems rather unremarkable."
Old Madam Gu's eyes reddened slightly as she said earnestly, "Hui'er, what worries me most is that he won't be the one to ascend the throne. He has always been ambitious, but everyone wants him to guard the northern frontier. If something had happened to the Gu family, he would have married and had children long ago. He has guarded the northern frontier for so many years to bring honor to the Gu family. I know he rarely puts his mind on the throne. Hui'er, if he and Yuan'er live a carefree life, and he manages to keep the Dingbei Marquisate a stable succession, then I will be happy."
"Sister, take a rest first. It's just a temporary relief."
Gu Shiba said, "This old woman said that the reason you hid under Eighth Master's car on your way back to the mansion was because you were being chased and had no other choice. You happened to run into Eighth Master's car parked on a side street, so you took advantage of the fact that someone was paying attention and hid under the car."
Qin Yuan suppressed a deep laugh.
Song Shugao was doing needlework with her neck drooping.
Hongye is fanning you vigorously from the side.
Gu Jinghui's body trembled slightly.
Gu Jinghui shook his head heavily, his face full of doting affection, and muttered to himself, "Mother is really something, she loves you so much, but now that you don't have a wife, her son is all the rage."
Then Rong Momo said, "Seeing the old lady's appearance, this old servant knows what it means to be overjoyed. The Marquis and his wife are so loving, the old lady will soon be unable to hold her grandson."
Cui Ming said, "You want to investigate how much silver the Eighth Madam embezzled."
Gu Jinghui suppressed a forced smile, his handsome face softened by a gentle, hazy expression.
Madam Gu said, "Let him go and do his work. Don't let him linger outside. Both Cheng-ge'er and Yu-jie'er are very naughty. What if he tries to do something bad and then comes to see us again? You'll tell us everything you need to know."
"explain."
Gu Jinghui took out the sachet from his sleeve, put it to his nose and smelled it again. It was a fragrance that his first wife had prepared for him. It could calm his mind. During those days, he hadn't had a good rest, and he would smell that calming fragrance from time to time.
Cui Ming nodded, indicating that she was about to speak.
"Okay, son, you're going to get busy now."
"Oh dear, oh dear," sighed Madam Gu, "It must be a blessing from our ancestors that we can become in-laws with Chief Minister Qin."
Qin Yuan said, "How can that be? If you do that, the people above will find ways to harm you. Even if your body is upright, your shadow will be crooked."
Gu Jinghui frowned. "The Prince Qi's residence?"
“Mother is worried. Yuan’er’s heart is full of you, and she considers you in everything. How can you live with her like this? You will take care of me like this too, Eighth Brother. Next time Qin Siyuan and I went to Yuyuantan, I plan to study like this when we come back. I also told you to choose your neighbors carefully, choose your friends carefully, and choose the good ones to follow.”
"Being chased?"
Cui Ming tried to smooth things over, asking, "What is he doing?"
"My lord, this old woman has stopped her attack."
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