Chapter 43 Don’t you have any family either?
Banxia was far away at the time, and she also said that she might have missed something.
As for Butler Lu? Gu Qingning didn't trust him.
Facing Gu Qingning's persuasion, Mo Yu pinched the sweet-scented osmanthus cake and said twistedly: "He is bad, saying that my whole family is dead, I am angry."
Gu Qingning understood.
Just now in the study, Mo Yu must have been angry at what Butler Lu said, so he pushed over the bookshelf and hit Butler Lu.
She asked in confusion: "Why did Butler Lu say that your whole family was dead? Do you know him?"
Mo Yu ate the osmanthus cake silently and kept shaking his head.
At first glance, this matter doesn't seem to be anything special. Butler Lu is quite old and knowledgeable. Maybe he really knows Mo Yu's family, or knows someone who looks similar?
But seeing how Mo Yu reacted so strongly, Gu Qingning didn't want to just deal with it perfunctorily.
For now, let’s appease Mo Yu first.
"Mo Yu, I don't have any relatives either, so I understand how you feel. But we can't be impulsive about this matter. We have to figure out whether Butler Lu recognized the wrong person or there is some other reason. We can't just beat him up rashly, okay?"
There was still some cake crumbs on the corner of Mo Yu's mouth, and he asked in confusion: "You, too, have no home?"
Gu Qingning picked up the handkerchief and gently wiped the pastry crumbs from the corners of his mouth. "Yes, my family is gone, and I have no home. But now I am in Songtao Pavilion, so Mo Yu, let's treat Songtao Pavilion as our home first, okay?"
Mo Yu: "This is the master's home."
Gu Qingning: "Well, then you should listen to me first. Don't be impulsive and hit Butler Lu. Your master and I will find a way to help you find out what's going on, okay?"
Mo Yu pinched the pastry and finally nodded.
After finally calming the child down, Gu Qingning called Chen Fenfang in and told her about the matter.
Chen Fenfang: "If you want to investigate Lu Yun, I'm afraid you have to wait until the young master comes back."
Gu Qingning calculated the time and saw that there were only a few days left, so she nodded.
And if she wanted to investigate the night watchman and Wang Weishan mentioned in the file, she would have to wait until after the New Year.
Because the young master is about to come back, I have to keep a low profile for the time being, so as not to ruin his plans.
She held her right hand with her left hand, and her palms were sweaty.
It’s okay, we’ve already waited for so long, it doesn’t hurt to wait a little longer.
**
The weather was fine on New Year's Eve.
Duke Qin's mansion looked brand new, with pairs of lanterns arranged and all the servants busy and working in an orderly manner.
When they saw Gu Qingning going to pay respects to Feng, they would stop and salute respectfully.
Shen Ruoying, who was supported by a maid, was looking at this scene from a distance with a dark light in her eyes, with her belly sticking out.
After the two of them paid their respects to Feng, Shen Ruoying said with admiration, "Mother, whether it was the winter clothes before or the New Year's Eve banquet at the Duke's Mansion this year, Sister-in-law has taken good care of it. She is really a great contributor to our Duke's Mansion."
This sentence just made Feng very annoyed.
Before, Gu Qingning didn't give her face, making her lose face among that group of ladies, and now he is trying to snatch the housekeeper's power from her.
Feng was very unhappy.
After listening to Shen Ruoying's words, Feng smiled and said, "Speaking of the great contributors to the Duke's Mansion, it must be you. Ruoying, don't worry. When you give birth to your eldest son next year, you will have to learn to do these household chores."
Shen Ruoying: "Mother, what if I don't do as well as my sister-in-law?"
Feng: "Qing Ning is just a daughter of a merchant and she can do so well. You are the legitimate daughter of a marquis, so you must be better than her."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were arguing with each other, as if Gu Qingning didn't exist.
In fact, Gu Qingning was not angry when she heard their sarcastic words. She just drank a sip of fruit tea leisurely.
"Mom, you guys continue chatting. I have something else to look after today, so I'll be busy now."
Feng's face was full of loving smiles, "Okay, go and get busy."
But when Gu Qingning lifted the curtain and went out, Feng snorted coldly:
"Look at her, she's just holding on. But what can we do about it? When Hangzhi inherits the title, it won't be right for her to be the housekeeper! Ruoying, you'll have to help me manage the household by then."
"Don't worry, mother. Your daughter-in-law will definitely learn from you."
When Gu Qingning heard their conversation, the corners of her mouth slightly raised.
Are you still thinking about letting Lu Hangzhi inherit the title? Tonight is New Year's Eve, you should wake up from this dream.
Gu Qingning asked Granny Liao to keep an eye on the kitchen again. Today's New Year's Eve dinner must be prepared carefully because people from the Lu family's side branches will be here, as well as some elders, so no mistakes must be made.
Feng also didn't want Gu Qingning to feel comfortable, so after giving some hints to the Lu family's side branches, she simply became a hands-off boss and didn't care about anything.
Some people from the Lu family's side branches are not easy to get along with, and they speak in sarcastic ways.
"Qing Ning, you are so capable, but you are a widow after all. You look so pitiful. What are you going to do in the future?"
"That's right. After the New Year, wouldn't you be jealous of Ruoying's child?"
"Qing Ning, I heard that you opened a clinic. You are either busy with the affairs of the mansion or the clinic. Do you want to keep yourself busy so that you won't miss the young master?"
These aunts, uncles, and cousins all have a good relationship with Feng.
Everyone seemed to care about Gu Qingning, but every word they said reminded her that she was a poor widow.
Some people may really sympathize with her, but most people are just being sarcastic.
Gu Qingning smiled, "Thank you for your concern, but I feel that I am fine now. After all, today in our entire Duke's Mansion, my mother and I are the only third-rank imperial wives."
The faces of several women changed and they all smiled awkwardly.
Even though Gu Qingning is a widow, she is also a widow of noble status.
Relatives from other branches will come over this morning. Gu Qingning will be in charge of entertaining the female guests, while Lu Hangzhi will be in charge of entertaining the male guests in the front yard.
Only after Duke Qin returns from the palace will everyone sit together to eat the New Year's Eve dinner.
Originally, at this time, male and female guests kept to themselves, and the front yard and back yard were clearly separated.
Gu Qingning had been busy for most of the day, so she simply took a rest in a room near the kitchen. It was located in the backyard, which made it convenient for her to take care of everything.
Gu Qingning was leaning on the chaise longue, planning to take a nap, when she suddenly heard someone pushing the door open and speaking angrily.
"What on earth are you thinking, little girl? Do you think I don't know? Get out now!"
"Fifth Master, I didn't mean to dirty your clothes. Wearing wet clothes will make you sick. Let me help you change your clothes, okay?"
"Get lost! I don't need you anymore!"
Hearing the sound, the other party not only pushed the maid out, but also locked the door!
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