Qian Da's wife remained silent, only frowning as she looked at Qian Da, waiting for him to speak.
Finally, Qian Da couldn't resist Bai Que's pleading and said, "Then let's go to the front yard again. However, the Marquis must be busy with something. Daughter, please don't be impolite and think about how hard your parents have worked."
Bai Que lowered her pink neck and said in a hoarse voice, "I know."
Unfortunately, the three were stopped at the door of the study from afar. The servant guarding the door smiled and said, "Uncle, Aunt, Sister Baique, unfortunately, the Marquis is busy today and cannot be disturbed. If there is anything important, you can let me pass it on to the Marquis."
Everyone already knew about Bai Que's engagement.
The servant could naturally tell that they had come to pay their respects and express their gratitude.
However, he was aware that Bai Que had been kicked out of the manor by the Marquis, so he didn't reveal it to avoid putting her in a difficult position.
Qian Da secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said in a kind voice, "In that case, just say later that your aunt and I have brought Bai Que to express our gratitude."
After saying that, he turned to Bai Que and said, "Daughter, since it is inconvenient for the Marquis, why don't you kowtow a few times outside before you leave? That would be a way of expressing your gratitude."
With tears welling up in her eyes, the dejected white sparrow slowly kowtowed three times to the door.
The servant said, "I will deliver the message as soon as the Marquis has some free time."
Qian Dadao: "Alright, your uncle and aunt both work in the manor, so they can't just talk to the Marquis directly. It's just that your sister Baique is engaged and the marriage contract has been signed, so she won't have the chance to come to the manor anymore. She's been thinking of coming to pay her respects and express her gratitude, which is also to fulfill the bond between master and servant."
The servant nodded and said, "Uncle, if I'm not on duty on Sister Baique's wedding day, I'll go to the wedding banquet."
Bai Que left the front yard with her parents, feeling unhappy. Just as she was about to turn onto the small path and exit the mansion through the side gate, she ran into Gu Shiliu, who was hurrying towards her.
"Sixteen, what are you busy with?"
When Qian Da saw him, he called out to him and started talking.
Gu Shiliu had already noticed the three men's appearance and guessed why they had come. He didn't ask any questions and just smiled and said, "I was summoned by the madam just now. The Marquis said he wanted to recount the old soldiers because of Brother Qi's matter. The madam asked how the matter was going."
"oh?"
Qian Da stopped, looking surprised, and asked, "Does Madam still care about these things?"
Gu Shiliu cleared his throat and said, "Uncle knows that the Marquis loves his wife dearly and has entrusted all the affairs of the mansion to her."
Upon hearing this, Bai Que's face turned pale and her eyes reddened.
Qian Da's wife praised, "Madam settled Qi Xiaoge in, and later said she would treat Qi Xiaoge's blind mother's eyes. We all say that the Marquis's mansion is kind and benevolent, and truly values people like us."
Gu Shiliu laughed and said, "That's right. The Marquis said that he had neglected the veterans and their families who went to the battlefield and wanted to recount them. There have been many things to do lately, and I haven't had time to do so. I don't know why the Madam thought of them today, but she just called me over to ask me some questions."
Seeing Gu Shiliu's hurried manner, Mr. and Mrs. Qian didn't want to chat any longer and quickly said goodbye.
As Qian Da walked, he said, "Judging from Gu Shiliu's words, is the Marquis going to distribute some money and food to everyone? We're fine, we don't lack anything. But if someone like Brother Qi is settled, who wouldn't want to risk their life for the Marquis? I have to say that Madam is kind-hearted and virtuous. Having a virtuous wife in the family means fewer troubles. Everyone has to say that Madam is good."
Qian Da's wife glanced at Bai Que, who was hanging her head and not speaking.
"Sigh, nowadays, countless people in this mansion are praising the Madam. The Old Madam also speaks highly of her, and the Marquis dotes on her. Alas, that poisonous woman surnamed Zhao should take a piss and look at herself in the mirror. What does she have that can compare to the Madam? She doesn't live a good life, but is always so greedy and restless, and almost ruined our Baique."
Qian Da quickly waved his hand and said, "It's all in the past, why bring it up again? It's also our daughter's fault for being too clever. She was easily swayed by a few words from someone with ulterior motives. If I had met that bitch Zhao, I would have made her suffer. That bastard almost tricked my daughter into becoming a criminal."
Qian Da stopped his wife from continuing, but he couldn't help but start cursing himself.
Bai Que raised her head, glanced back resentfully at the direction of the study, sighed, turned back and whispered, "Father and Mother, please don't say anything more. If outsiders hear this, it will only give them something to talk about. I know I was wrong, and I will live a peaceful life from now on."
Upon learning that Zhao had actually brought two old women to poison the poison, Bai Que was filled with dread.
She almost became an accomplice of the Zhao family.
Zhao could simply leave, but she was a servant born into the household, a slave of the Marquis's family, and her entire extended family depended on the household for their livelihood.
Moreover, given how ruthless Zhao is, even if she helps Zhao succeed, she probably won't get away with it.
Qian Da sighed and said earnestly, "Your wife is as beautiful as a fairy, and the Marquis loves her dearly. He probably doesn't even look at anyone else. Even if he wants to take a concubine in the future, it won't be your turn. In the end, you just don't have the luck. You should give up your infatuation and live a good life with the Zhao family boy."
“Yes,” Bai Que replied, “Zi He is right. I listened to Zhao’s nonsense and ousted her, which meant I was destined to become Zhao’s pawn. Fortunately, I got out early, otherwise I might have done something foolish and implicated my parents. I’m only here today to see the Marquis. I will never let my parents worry again.”
Lord Gu was the bright moon she had held in her heart since she was young, but the bright moon had never shone on her.
Let's just leave it at that.
What else can we do?
The matter of the white sparrow was like a gentle breeze on a pond, disappearing without even causing a ripple.
Qin Yuan and Lord Gu did not take it to heart.
On the day of the banquet, Qin Yuan got up early and dressed in front of the mirror.
In the mirror, Gu Jinghui leaned casually against the railing of the daybed, his long, jet-black hair cascading down in disarray. The collar of his white undergarment was not open, and his eyes were half-open and half-closed, exuding an indescribable air of elegance and charm. This caused the maids serving him in the room, including Mozhu, to blush slightly and dare not look directly at him.
But this person was completely oblivious, and kept muttering, "Why does it take so long for the lady to get all her makeup done?"
Qin Yuan urged him, "Why didn't you go to practice martial arts this morning, Lord Marquis?"
Gu Jinghui said listlessly, "Just thinking about having to entertain those stinky men all day makes me not want to move."
Qin Yuan smiled, but before she could speak, Cui Ming came in from outside, carrying a tray filled with various flowers. She said, "Madam, these are hair ornaments specially sent by the gardener. The red cotton and red leaf flowers were chosen over a long period of time. I don't know if they are suitable."
Gu Jinghui glanced at him sideways and said, "Madam has finished using them. The rest can be used on my hat."
Qin Yuan couldn't turn her head easily, so she asked the mirror, "Why did you suddenly decide to wear flowers in your hair?"
Gu Jinghui snorted and said, "The Emperor asked me to preside over the capital inspection, so I'll learn from those literati and scholars to make it easier to deal with them. Don't they all like to wear the Jinxian crown and like to wear flowers in their hair and compose poems? I have to dress up a bit so as not to embarrass my father-in-law."
Qin Yuan: "..."
After much hesitation, he finally said, "Your Excellency's handsome appearance is unmatched. Aren't you worried that our guests will feel ashamed of their own appearance dressed like this?"
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