It should be noted that, in order to show her status and make it easier to do business with others, Gu Lili specially bought two "top-quality" jade pendants from her space and had Chang'an and Li Ershu hang them on their waists.
These two jade pendants, half mountain and half water, the green side is pure and unblemished, these are acid-washed materials bought from the space.
Even Gu Lili couldn't tell the difference between the real and fake, making it perfect for showing off.
The price is not expensive, and I won't feel bad if it gets lost or broken.
Looking at the emerald thumb ring on Liu Yuanwai's hand and the jade pendant at his waist, Gu Lili knew that he should also know the value of the jade pendant.
To carry such a fine jade pendant on one's person is certainly a sign of wealth and nobility.
Where does that dissatisfaction in their eyes come from?
The woman behind Master Liu also looked displeased, inwardly cursing, "That little slut got off too easily. But, as long as she's married off, then... hehe..."
“Master, I think this young man is quite handsome, and he would be a good match for Miaoyin,” Zou Wenjun said sweetly.
Master Liu and Zou Wenjun exchanged a glance, and Master Liu nodded.
"What you say is true, madam!" said Master Liu, then looked at Li Tiansheng and said, "In that case, you can take Miaoyin away in a little while!"
Gu Lili and the other two were completely bewildered. How could they have taken the person away so easily when they had only just arrived at the beginning?
Even a peasant woman has to go through the motions.
Even if it weren't for the traditional three letters and six rites, three matchmakers and six betrothal gifts, at least we should have asked Li Ershu where he lived, how old he was, and his birth date and time.
This isn't just any Tom, Dick, or Harry; it's Master Liu's own daughter.
We just let them take it away like that?
“Master Liu, isn’t this too hasty?” Gu Lili questioned.
After raising a cat or dog for so many years, one should have developed feelings for it. It's truly baffling what Master Liu is doing.
This time, Master Liu was smarter and stared at Gu Lili with an icy expression.
Instead, he picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and said, “You three are unaware of this, but Miaoyin is the apple of my eye. However, when she was a child, a passing monk helped her with a divination.”
Master Liu put down his teacup, paused, and then continued.
"Speaking of Miaoyin, when she turns sixteen and comes of age, she must choose a husband in this way. Moreover, no matter who he is, she cannot ask him anything. She can just let someone take him away. Otherwise, Miaoyin will not live past eighteen."
As he spoke, Master Liu squeezed out a few tears.
Even Zou Wenjun, who was standing to the side, pretended to wipe away tears with her handkerchief.
As soon as Master Liu finished speaking, Gu Lili and the other two heard the sound of a teacup falling to the ground from the inner room.
Gu Lili and the other two looked into the inner room, where Miss Liu should be.
Perhaps it was because he was too excited after hearing what Master Liu said?
A flash of disgust crossed Zou Wenjun's eyes, then she said in a trembling voice, "It must be that Miaoyin is reluctant to part with us, which is why she is so agitated. However, parents who love their children plan far ahead for them! We only wish for peace and well-being!"
While wiping away her tears, Zou Wenjun leaned into Liu Yuanwai's arms as if no one else was around.
Master Liu then put his arm around her and gently patted Zou Wenjun's shoulder to comfort her.
"Then you may take it away!" said Master Liu, heartbroken.
Gu Lili had always known that people in ancient times were superstitious.
It's rare to see someone so superstitious as to treat their own daughter like a child's plaything.
"Second Uncle, what did you say?" Gu Lili asked in a low voice.
This marriage still depends on whether Second Uncle agrees. If he doesn't, then Master Liu naturally can't do anything to Gu Lili and the other two.
Li Ershu pondered for a moment, looked at Gu Lili, and nodded.
Since the embroidered ball ended up in my hands by some twist of fate, I naturally have to take responsibility for it.
Miss Liu is a young lady who threw a bridal bouquet in public to find a husband. If she were to change her mind in public...
It seems that what Master Liu said will really come true; he won't live past eighteen.
If Miss Liu is unwilling to go with me, then I can let her go when she turns eighteen.
Seeing Li Ershu nod, Master Liu raised his hand and patted it, and the door to the inner room opened.
Liu Miaoyin was practically being dragged out by two maids.
The two maids looked unfriendly, and for a moment it was hard to tell who was the master.
When they reached Gu Lili and the others, a maidservant on one side grinned mischievously and pushed Liu Miaoyin towards them.
Liu Miaoyin lost her balance and fell straight towards Gu Lili and the others.
Liu Miaoyin is a girl, and neither Chang'an nor Li Ershu could easily help her up.
Gu Lili steadily supported the person and helped them stand up.
To everyone's surprise, the maid who had pushed Liu Miaoyin down sneered and muttered under her breath, "This is a slut! Who does she think she is, sneaking into someone's arms!"
It was supposed to be a muttering, but the sound seemed to be audible to everyone in the room.
Gu Lili glanced around at everyone in the room. The Liu family seemed to be deaf, turning a deaf ear to the insults directed at Liu Miaoyin.
The other servants lowered their heads, their shoulders trembling as they tried to suppress their laughter.
Gu Lili hadn't let go yet, but she could clearly feel Liu Miaoyin tremble when she heard those filthy words.
Gu Lili's eyes turned cold. She released Liu Miaoyin, strode forward, and slapped the girl hard across the face.
Her rosy face was instantly slapped to one side. Gu Lili seemed to feel that this was not enough, and with lightning speed, she raised her other hand and slapped her again.
Her rosy face swelled up instantly at a visible speed. Gu Lili pouted and quietly put her hand behind her back.
I hit too hard, and believe it or not, my hand really hurts!
It's just that I don't know if it's this girl's hand that hurts or Gu Lili's hand.
Everyone in the room was startled by Gu Lili's sudden action.
No one expected that Gu Lili would so openly beat up Liu Yuanwai's servants.
"You brat! How dare you offend me, are you looking for death?! You flirted with me in public! How lewd!" Gu Lili cursed.
Even Peach Blossom was completely baffled.
Gu Lili knew that if she wanted to punish this girl, she naturally couldn't do so in Liu Miaoyin's name.
Since Li Ershu agreed to take Liu Miaoyin away, Liu Miaoyin is very likely to be his second aunt, so naturally he has to protect her.
Chang'an and Li Ershu were men, so it was naturally inappropriate for them to lay a hand on a maid.
But she was a woman disguised as a man, so naturally she had no worries!
Since this girl has such a vicious tongue, Gu Lili decided to give her a taste of her own medicine.
Let her experience the consequences of being publicly humiliated.
Gu Lili looked sullen, clearly indicating that she was some rich young master who had been wronged.
"Young master, why get angry? To actually fight with a maid is hardly the act of a man."
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