This mansion is truly enormous, much larger than the one the Emperor bestowed upon Gu Lili in Donghai Town when he conferred upon her the title of County Princess.
Gu Lili chuckled inwardly. If this were in modern times, it would definitely be a tourist attraction.
If you want to come in, you'll have to buy a ticket.
In that sense, having more than twenty servants isn't actually that many.
It would take quite a long time for more than twenty people to clean such a large place.
Walking along the long corridor, passing through several courtyards, we finally arrived at the main courtyard where Gu Lili was resting.
There was also a plaque hanging at the entrance of the main courtyard, which Gu Lili looked at by the light of the lantern.
The three characters 'Mu Lixuan' came into view, and the handwriting was still familiar.
Gu Lili blushed slightly. She wondered if she was just having wild thoughts, but she felt that the name of the courtyard was a bit too ambiguous.
As Granny Xia went inside, Gu Lili wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt a warmth in the courtyard despite the cold winter.
Upon closer inspection, it became clear that the other side of the courtyard was shrouded in smoke.
"Princess, that's a hot spring. You can take Miss Huanhuan for a soak later to relax and warm up."
Seeing Gu Lili's gaze towards the hot spring, Granny Xia smiled and explained.
Gu Lili nodded and followed them inside.
As I pushed open the door, a warm current enveloped my entire body.
Gu Lili looked up and saw that the large kang bed that Yin Jiuchen used to sleep on at her house had actually been moved here by Yin Jiuchen.
However, the size has been slightly reduced, but it can still accommodate three or four people to sleep.
No wonder there was no charcoal brazier in the house, yet it was so warm.
As Gu Lili approached, the system's mechanical voice kept ringing in her mind.
"A screen displaying a hundred flowers in full bloom, worth three thousand five hundred taels."
"Huanghuali wood table and chairs, 16,000 taels."
"Magnolia tea set, 2,300 taels."
"......"
Gu Lili's eyes widened in disbelief. No wonder those palace dramas were filled with scheming concubines.
This is a real fight for wealth and status!
That's far too extravagant.
Smoke curled from the incense burner inside the house, carrying a faint woody fragrance.
Gu Lili didn't even need to guess; the system had already informed her that the incense burner contained agarwood.
"Sister, it's so warm and smells so good here," Gu Huanhuan exclaimed.
Gu Lili nodded; that was indeed the case.
"How about we sleep together tonight?" Gu Lili said with a smile, playfully pinching Gu Huanhuan's nose.
Gu Huanhuan nodded happily.
Gu Lili and Gu Huanhuan's luggage had already been brought in by the four maids following behind them.
The nanny asked respectfully, "Princess, would you like some food? Have some food, rest a bit, soak in the hot spring, and get a good night's sleep. Perhaps the Emperor will summon you tomorrow."
Gu Lili came here specifically to translate the Japanese language.
It's not surprising that the Emperor was in such a hurry to summon him.
Although the two ate some snacks hastily, it wasn't enough to satisfy their hunger.
He nodded in agreement and allowed the nanny to serve the meal.
The old woman looked at another maid, who then bowed to Gu Lili, took a few steps back, and hurried out to have someone bring the meal.
As Gu Lili had expected, the meal was exceptionally lavish.
There were a table laden with eighteen dishes.
Two maids stood beside them, serving food to Gu Huanhuan and Gu Lili.
As soon as the two men looked at a dish, the maid would place it in their bowls.
This made it somewhat difficult for Gu Huanhuan and Gu Lili to adapt.
"Sister, could you let the sisters have dinner with one of the grandmothers?" Gu Huanhuan asked.
She used to watch Gu Jingsheng's family eat like this.
Gu Huanhuan understood the unpleasant feeling, and felt like she was going crazy with cravings, which was extremely agonizing.
Before Gu Lili could speak, the two maids who were serving the dishes, Granny Xia, and two maids waiting on the side all knelt down.
Granny Xia said in a panic, "Miss Huanhuan is joking. I am just an old servant. How can I be worthy of being your grandmother? We are not worthy to dine with you and the princess."
If she could become Gu Huanhuan's grandmother, wouldn't she also become Gu Lili's grandmother?
This is extremely disrespectful! Granny Xia was filled with fear.
Gu Huanhuan had no idea about the rules of the capital. She thought it was a kind gesture, but she didn't expect the group to be so afraid. She couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
Along the way, Gu Lili also told Gu Huanhuan about the many rules and regulations in the capital.
But I never expected it to turn out like this.
There's so much food on the table; it's impossible for her and Gu Lili to finish it all, which is really a waste.
Gu Lili patted Gu Huanhuan's hand and turned to the people kneeling on the ground.
"Don't kneel down all the time. It makes me feel uncomfortable. Since my sister has spoken, please get up and eat with us."
Although this is against the rules, rules are made by people.
This is the Gu residence, so naturally Gu Lili is in charge.
Granny Xia was somewhat flattered.
"Princess, you mustn't do that, it's against the rules."
Although Granny Xia knew that Gu Lili came from a peasant background and was not particular about details.
But if this gets out, people will inevitably laugh at Gu Lili.
It is said that she ate at the same table as the servants.
Gu Lili thought for a moment, then pointed to the tea table on the other side and said, "Then you can take these dishes over there to eat. That would be proper, wouldn't it?"
Gu Huanhuan nodded quickly and looked at the people kneeling on the ground.
The people on the ground looked at Granny Xia somewhat bewildered. When Granny Xia nodded, they thanked her together.
"Thank you for the meal, Your Highness!"
Gu Lili raised her hand, signaling the others to stand up.
She then selected several plates of dishes that neither she nor Gu Huanhuan had touched and asked the nannies to take them over there to eat.
The group went to eat, and Gu Huanhuan finally felt relaxed.
Under Gu Lili's subtle influence, Gu Huanhuan has come to believe that everyone in this world should be equal.
While the two sisters were eating, Granny Xia was also eating nearby, glancing at Gu Lili as she ate.
When Xia Mama first saw Gu Lili at the door tonight, she was already amazed by her beauty.
She had assumed that Gu Lili, being from a peasant family, wouldn't be particularly attractive.
Unexpectedly, Gu Lili had snow-white skin, which was completely opposite to that of the peasant girl.
The snow outside the door reflected the light, making it slightly better.
There is no intention to belittle peasant women here. It's just that in Granny Xia's mind, peasant women are exposed to the wind and sun and have to work in the fields, so their skin is naturally not as good as that of noble ladies.
Unexpectedly, Gu Lili was so fair-skinned, more than enough to rival the noble ladies of the capital.
Her beautiful eyes were clean and clear, and now that the room was brighter, her fair face had a faint pinkish tinge.
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