Lord Gu has caught up with us.
Hongye couldn't help but smile slightly, and then glanced at Cuiming.
Cui Ming couldn't help but purse her lips.
Qin Yuan blushed and glanced helplessly at Gu Shiliu.
These two, master and servant, were truly cautious.
She had only intended to bring eighteen, but sixteen came along as well, and not only that, she also informed Lord Gu.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Lord Gu arrived in front of him.
This shocked Cui and Lin's mother.
They had never seen anyone use lightness skills before, and Lord Gu was wearing a dark blue unicorn robe. The breeze billowed his robe and the loose hair behind his head, making him look even more handsome and extraordinary, and his background even more remarkable.
Lin's mother's mouth was wide open.
“Ding, Ding, Dingbei Hou”
Lord Gu didn't spare her a single glance; his eyes were only on his young wife, who had already gotten up to greet him.
"Why has Your Excellency come?" Qin Yuan moved gracefully, her face full of smiles.
Lord Gu cleared his throat and said with a smile, "I came to see what happened after I left the yamen."
Qin Yuan scolded, "You didn't even rest properly after leaving the yamen before rushing over here. I was at my sister's house helping my mother with some things, I wasn't going to stay long."
Lin Ziqi was so startled that his headache disappeared. He pushed Gu Shiba aside, stepped forward, and bowed, saying, "Lord Gu has arrived. It is truly an honor to have you here."
Lord Gu glanced at him, his expression indifferent, and said, "Do you look ill?"
Lin Ziqi smiled bitterly, "That's right. I've been sick for several days, otherwise I would have gone to the Marquis's mansion with my wife to help out."
Lord Gu said, "You're not feeling well, so just rest. There are plenty of people in my household, so you don't need to do these things. I heard that you're about to take the imperial examination, so you should take good care of yourself."
That was a very blunt and somewhat rude remark.
But no one dared to complain.
Regardless of Lin Ziqi's feelings, Lord Gu went to pay his respects to Madam Cui.
Lin's mother was last.
At this moment, Lin's mother had come to her senses and said with a smile, "I really didn't expect such an important person to come. No wonder I heard magpies chirping this morning."
Hongye couldn't help but purse her lips and whispered to Cuiming, "The magpie said that her niece had a miscarriage today."
Cuiming quickly pinched her.
Hongye then calmed down a bit.
Since Lord Gu had arrived, everyone greeted each other and then exchanged pleasantries before sitting down again.
Gu Shiba then asked, "Does Scholar Lin want to go back to his room to rest?"
Lin Ziqi waved his hand and said, "Seeing you, Lord Marquis, has made my headache much better. It seems that your noble bearing has washed away my headache."
Gu Shiba then stepped aside.
Qin Yuan smiled and glanced at Lord Gu, saying, "Since that's the case, it's good that you're here. It will be more convenient for you to sign and affix your seal when we draw up the agreement later."
Lin's mother said, "This matter is not urgent. It is rare for us to have such distinguished guests. We must treat them well. We hope that the Marquis and his wife will not find our home too small or that we have nothing of value."
Gu Jinghui squeezed Qin Yuan's hand, then let go, and sighed, "I dare not trouble the old lady. I have official business to attend to after my afternoon rest and cannot stay long. I came here to see if there is anything I can do to help."
He came to help his mother-in-law and wife, so what's the point of him staying at the Lin family's house for a meal?
Moreover, he was very reluctant to see his young wife and Lin Juren together.
You can't stay silent.
Even if he sits next to me, it won't work.
Lin's mother still tried to persuade her to stay.
Madam Cui then said, “Yuan’er, you have always been very good at calligraphy and painting. Why don’t you write one for me? Let’s settle this matter quickly so as not to delay my good son-in-law from his official duties.”
Qin Yuan chuckled and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? He respects his father and mother, but he's not good with words; he just says what he thinks."
Madam Cui nodded, "I know that the Marquis is a man whom the master often praises at home."
Lily had already ground the ink and brought out paper and pen.
Qin Yuan drafted the agreement, and Baihe handed it to everyone to sign and press their fingerprints.
Mrs. Cui put it away with satisfaction.
At that moment, the mournful cries of a woman could be heard from the next room.
Lin Ziqi lowered his head, not daring to show any reluctance.
A moment later, the old woman came out, followed by a maid carrying an empty bowl.
"Madam, the safflower soup has been administered."
Cui said, "Go back and keep watch, lest she vomit from behind. A woman like that is so cunning that it's impossible to guard against her."
The old woman said, "That's what I was planning to do too."
Madam Cui then said, “Wan’er doesn’t have an experienced servant here, so you can stay here and take care of her for me. Baihe is also here, so you and your daughter can reunite here.”
The old woman was overjoyed and thanked her profusely before going back into the next room.
Qin Yuan then stood up and said, "Mother, my husband and I will take our leave now. If you need anything from us in the future, please just send someone to let us know."
Madam Cui nodded and said, "Good, good children, thank you for your help this time. I will remember your kindness."
Gu Jinghui bowed to Cui Shi and said, "Mother-in-law, please come to our house often when you have time. My mother also enjoys chatting with you. Also, my brother-in-law likes horseback riding. Once things at home are settled, I'll have him come over. Mr. Songshan has mentioned him to me several times, saying he wants to give him a good test. If he catches Mr. Songshan's eye, he can come with Siyuan often in the future, which will only benefit him."
Madam Cui was quite pleased and laughed heartily, "Good. Heng-ge'er has been quite unsettled lately, so we should keep him away. We'll let him bother you again when things are calmer at home."
After chatting and laughing for a while, Gu Jinghui finally said goodbye to Lin Ziqi and his mother.
The distinction between close and distant relationships is quite obvious.
This action further enhanced Cui's reputation.
"Sister, brother-in-law, it's all my fault for being so useless. I've troubled you to make this trip for me. If you have time in the future, please come over for a small gathering."
Qin Wan, supported by Yan Hong, came out and stood under the porch to bid farewell.
Gu Jinghui lowered his eyes and did not look at her, but Qin Yuan offered a few words of comfort.
Watching the two walk away hand in hand.
Lin Ziqi and Qin Wan stood there dumbfounded for a long time.
My heart was filled with indescribable complex and turbulent emotions.
Madam Cui said, "This old woman has been bothering me here for half a day, so it's time for her to leave. Mother-in-law, I hope that my son-in-law will need your help in the future, and that you will be more lenient with her for the sake of Wan'er's parents."
At this point, what could Lin's mother say but agree?
Lin Ziqi suppressed the turmoil in his heart and saw off Cui and the others with a forced smile.
Before leaving, Madam Cui glanced at Qin Wan and said, "Focus on your pregnancy, fulfill your duties, and don't bring shame to the Qin family. If you were even a fraction as good as your sister, I wouldn't be losing sleep over it every night."
Children are all debts.
We owed each other nothing in our past lives, so we will not meet in this one.
Too lazy to look at Qin Wan's aloof and withdrawn appearance any longer, Cui Shi got into her carriage and left.
Neither Lin Ziqi nor Qin Wan were in the mood to talk, and they each went back to their rooms to rest.
Only Lin's mother went to see her niece.
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