Jiang Shaohui was already inside Chunzaitang before Jiang Segu arrived.
"Grandfather, these are socks that Second Aunt made for you. She's been busy learning etiquette from the two nannies and hasn't had time to bring them to you! Today, Granny Qi told us to rest, so Second Aunt brought them to you!"
With a smile on his face, Marquis Changping said to Gu Songhan meaningfully, "Our Lady Yuan is beautiful and quiet, but when it comes to needlework, my second granddaughter's hands are the most skillful!"
As he spoke, he took the socks that Jiang Shaohui had presented to him and examined them closely, praising them incessantly.
"Look at her, even a pair of socks worn inside her shoes, she puts in the effort to embroider them with auspicious patterns. I wonder which lucky young man will be able to marry my second wife in the future!"
Gu Songhan just smiled and remained silent.
Although he wanted to become the grandson-in-law of this marquis's family, the object of his affections could only be the young girl!
Seeing that Gu Songhan did not respond, Marquis Changping glanced at his attendants behind him.
The attendant didn't quite understand what Marquis Changping meant, but fortunately, he quickly realized what was going on, bent down, and brought his ear close to Marquis Changping.
Marquis Changping was so angry by his actions that his eyes and nose turned crooked.
Zhou Yuan truly understands him; he knows what to do with just a glance!
Unlike this blockhead, who is completely devoid of humanity!
Aoki was completely oblivious to being disliked, craning his neck to wait for Marquis Changping to speak.
But in front of Gu Songhan, how could Marquis Changping have the nerve to ask Qingmu to call the other girls? So Qingmu could only crane his neck and say, "Go and see why the Sixth Miss hasn't arrived yet!"
Jiang Segu walked in at that moment.
Looking at Jiang Shaohui, who should have been in the garden, he made up his mind.
At this time, the grandfather set his sights on Gu Songhan, wanting Gu Songhan to become the grandson-in-law of the Marquis of Changping.
But is the second sister really willing to be arranged like this?
Even with things on her mind, she didn't forget to pay her respects to the Marquis of Changping.
"Azi is here! Deputy Commander Gu said he wants to talk to you about Madam Hou's matter."
Jiang Segu turned around, lowered his eyes, and bowed to Deputy Commander Gu. "I wonder if Deputy Commander Gu has any further questions?"
"After investigation, someone pointed out that the person who pushed Madam Hou into the water looked like Zilan, who was by the side of the First Madam. However, I personally went to inquire with Zilan, her family, and her neighbors, and they all said that she had been observing mourning at home recently and had not gone out."
Today I've come to ask Sixth Miss, during Madam Hou's lifetime, did she have any close relationships with the servants in the courtyard?
Jiang Segu didn't understand why Gu Songhan was asking such a pointless question.
He knew perfectly well that Zilan had a twin sister, and that there was a scheming Cailan in her courtyard, so why did he ask her this in front of his grandfather?
Does it have any special meaning?
Jiang Segu was pondering Gu Songhan's intentions when someone jumped in like a monkey.
"Jiangse Valley, you're here! I've been looking for you everywhere..."
Carrying large and small bags, Wan Tianci nimbly ran to Jiang Segu's side and handed her the things as if presenting a treasure.
"Jiang Segu, these are all your favorite foods. I searched every street and alley in the capital for them!"
Without waiting for Jiang Segu to speak, he enthusiastically introduced the food he had bought to Jiang Segu.
"You have no idea how hard it is to buy things from Ruyi Zhai! I paid three times the price to buy their shop's signboard from someone else. This hibiscus cake is still warm, try it!"
Jiang Segu looked at the pile of paper packets in front of him, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
She did want to try the hibiscus cake from Ruyi Zhai, but she needed to know which one was the real deal!
"Jiangse Valley, this is it!"
Wan Tianci pointed with his chin to the paper package at the top, which was printed with a ruyi pattern.
Jiang Segu raised his hand as if possessed, his fingers about to touch the paper package, when he heard Gu Songhan's voice in his ear.
"Since Miss Jiang has important matters to attend to, I shall take my leave now!"
With that, he stood up and bowed to Marquis Changping, saying, "My lord, I have other matters to attend to, so I won't bother you any longer!"
Marquis Changping naturally couldn't let Gu Songhan go so easily, so he also stood up and said, "Deputy Commander Gu, no matter how busy you are with official duties, you still need to eat, right? It's already noon, why don't you stay for a simple meal before you leave!"
After he finished speaking, he glanced at the rotten wood again—no, it was green wood.
Aoki understood what Marquis Changping meant this time and hurriedly replied, "My lord, lunch has been prepared and we can eat at any time!"
"Look, the food is all ready, Deputy Commander Gu, please don't refuse!"
“Grandfather, this servant is talking nonsense, and you're joining in! What time is it? How could the main kitchen possibly have prepared lunch yet!”
It's only past 9 AM, and there's still at least half an hour before lunchtime.
Marquis Changping coughed lightly, trying to hide his embarrassment at being exposed.
"Grandfather has something to do this afternoon, so he asked the kitchen to prepare lunch a little earlier today!"
"Ah, I'm not hungry yet! Besides, I bought so much stuff for Jiang Segu, it must be hard for her to carry. I'll take it to her yard for her! Let's go, Jiang Segu."
"In that case, you may all step aside!"
Marquis Changping was naturally happy that no one would disturb him and Gu Songhan while they ate, but Gu Songhan, who was wary of Wan Tianci currying favor with Jiang Segu, was not happy about it!
"It's rather lonely with just the Marquis and me dining alone. I see that this young man is straightforward, so why don't we dine together?"
"Are you deaf? Didn't I tell you I'm not hungry!"
These past two days, he had rarely seen Jiang Segu. He had finally seized the opportunity, and he would be a fool to have a meal with a strange man!
"Tianci, how dare you speak to Deputy Commander Gu like that! Apologize immediately!"
"I didn't say anything wrong! Grandfather, you know how foul-mouthed I am. If I accidentally offend this Deputy Commander Gu, I'm afraid you'll regret it to the core!"
Marquis Changping's brow twitched; he wished he could just wave the person away.
“Deputy Commander Gu, my grandson is really not presentable. How about we have a couple of drinks together…”
"My lord, I have to be on duty this afternoon, so I won't keep you company any longer. Perhaps we can have another drink together another time!"
With that, he bowed slightly to Marquis Changping and left, but as he passed by Jiang Segu, he glanced at her seemingly unintentionally.
"Hey, hey, hey, why did Deputy Commander Gu leave like this? Let's not drink alcohol, let's have tea instead..."
Marquis Changping followed him out.
Jiang Segu watched the two people leave one after the other and began to have some doubts.
What did Gu Songhan mean by that glance?
Just then, Wan Tianci bumped his shoulder.
"What are you thinking about! Are you still going to eat hibiscus cake or not?"
Why can't she buy what she wants to eat herself? Why does she have to wait for Wan Tianci to buy it for her? Besides, if she accepts so much food today, her second aunt will definitely come to scold her!
But Wan Tianci was not someone to be easily appeased. If she didn't accept his offer, she wouldn't have any peace today.
Jiang Segu's eyes darted around, and he said to Wan Tianci, "Come with me!"
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