Qin Yuan's eyelashes trembled slightly as she looked at Old Madam Gu in shock.
In her previous life, Qin Wan and Lord Gu had such a fierce falling out that they became a resentful couple in less than half a year.
After Lady Zhao finished her mourning period, Lord Gu took her as a concubine. It is said that the reason why Old Madam Gu finally agreed was because Lady Zhao was fertile and might be able to give birth to twins.
These past few days, she has remained quiet and avoided the provocations of Zhao Niangzi and others, which has unexpectedly changed the old lady to this extent.
Qin Yuan called out softly, "Mother."
That cry of "Mother" was full of genuine affection.
Madam Gu smiled and said, "My dear child, you should go back and see Hui-ge'er soon. The fact that you two are getting along makes your mother happier than anything else."
The old lady was gratified that her daughter-in-law had suffered so much injustice yet still protected her son, and felt that this marriage was a good match.
After Qin Yuan left, Rong Momo said, "The old lady said before that she would let the Marquis's wife learn to manage the household after a while. Why did she change her mind so quickly?"
Madam Gu sighed, "I underestimated her temper and character before. These past two days, Fengxuan Pavilion has been inviting the Marquis over under various pretexts. She hasn't made a fuss or caused any trouble, which is heartbreaking, but it also makes people worry that she is too soft-hearted and can't handle things."
"But look at what she said today. She was bold, knowledgeable, and even protected that scoundrel. It's clear she's shrewd, but she just married into the Marquis's household and doesn't want to make a scene."
“I just went along with her wishes. Baozhu is young and doesn’t understand things. The sixth brother’s wife has been managing the household for so many years, how could she not understand? It’s just that she doesn’t care about the Marquis. The Marquis is suffering outside, while they are living a peaceful life. But who cares about that scoundrel? With Yuan’er’s loving care and protection, he can at least have a few good days.”
Rong Momo nodded and said, "Nothing can be hidden from the old lady's eyes. The madam is the daughter of a Qingliu family. She has been studying since childhood. Just that one sentence, 'Rotten from the Inside,' is not simple. With her protecting the Marquis in the future, the Marquis's mansion will reach new heights."
After thinking for a moment, Madam Gu suddenly said, "Later, when you have a chance, go and see the Marquis and repeat what you said today to him, so that he will feel ashamed."
Rong Momo: "..."
When Qin Yuan returned to Wutong Courtyard, she went to the side room. Pushing open the door, she saw Gu Jinghui still sleeping on the bed. She couldn't help but smile and didn't say anything. After coming out, she asked the maids guarding the door some questions and gave them instructions as usual before turning around and going to the main room.
Hongye asked, "Miss, what are you laughing at?"
"Some people feel ashamed to face others and avoid meeting me."
Hongye: "?"
Qin Yuan said, "When Gu Shiliu comes back later, bring him some food and try to get close to him. Ask him where the Marquis rested the night before last, why he was late on his homecoming, and what the Marquis did to deserve such a beating from the Old Madam."
Hongye nodded in agreement.
Gu Shiliu returned from outside, intending to go to the side room to report to the Marquis, but was stopped by Hongye under the porch.
"Miss Hongye, what's going on?"
Hongye said with a smile, "Madam said that the Marquis has been sleeping and asked me to stay here and keep watch so that he won't be disturbed."
Gu Shiliu: "..."
The Marquis is still waiting for news from him.
Hongye asked, "You weren't here last night, what were you doing?"
Gu Shiliu hesitated for a moment, and Hongye asked again, "Have you eaten anything?"
"No."
Gu Shiliu licked his chapped lips.
Hongye said, "It's past lunchtime. I have a few pastries here. Would you like some?"
Gu Shiliu said, "Eat."
Hongye was guarding this place, and he couldn't very well go looking for the Marquis, plus he was getting hungry.
Hongye lowered her head, opened the pinkish-green purse tied around her waist, took out a few pieces of mung bean cake, handed them to him, and said, "Eat slowly, I'll have the little maid pour you some water."
Gu Shiliu hummed in agreement.
The red leaves are being so attentive; they must have something to say.
Sure enough, after eating only half a piece, Hongye asked, "Did you go to Fengxuan Pavilion with the Marquis the night before last?"
Gu Shiliu shuddered and lowered his head, saying, "Mm."
"Where did the Marquis rest that night?"
Gu Shiliu choked.
"How could you choke on a mung bean cake all of a sudden?" Hongye was genuinely puzzled and turned to call the little maid, "Why hasn't the tea been poured for Sixteenth Brother yet?"
Gu Shiliu stretched his neck, choking and choking until the tea finally arrived. He gulped it all down, and when he spoke again, his voice was hoarse from choking: "Is this what Madam wants to ask?"
Hongye asked, puzzled: "Am I the one who has to ask?"
Gu Shiliu hurriedly asked, "What else does Madam want to inquire about?"
Hongye said, "What else can we ask? What happened that day that the Marquis was held up? Weren't we supposed to go back to the bride's home together? What did the Marquis do that made the Old Madam beat him?"
One question after another came crashing down on him, and Gu Shiliu's legs went weak.
"Oh..." Gu Shiliu said, "I suddenly need to pee. I'll come find you after I'm done."
Hongye: "..."
Gu Shiliu hurriedly ran away and didn't return for a while. When he peeked out, he saw that Hongye was still waiting for him outside.
Gu Shiliu hurriedly moved to the window of the side room, coughed a few times, and seemed to be talking to himself: "Why hasn't the Marquis woken up yet? If he doesn't wake up soon, and Hongye is blocking the door, should I tell her or not?"
A moment later, the Marquis's voice came from inside the room, "Where is Sixteen? Where did Sixteen go?"
Gu Shiliu hurriedly came out from the corner and eagerly replied, "Coming, coming."
He hurried past the red leaves, saying apologetically, "I didn't expect to run into the Marquis waking up and calling me. We'll talk about it next time."
Hongye returned empty-handed and couldn't help but complain to Qin Yuan, "It's so hard to get information out of him. I only said three sentences before Gu Shiliu had to go to the bathroom, and when he came back, the Marquis woke up and called him."
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