Chapter 6 Chapter 6 The Twins of Hou Mansion
Everyone in the hall was very surprised that Gu Wangshu would say such a thing.
The Marquis and his wife looked at each other and saw joy in each other's eyes.
Every parent wants to see harmony among children at home.
They thought that Wangshu, a child who grew up in the mountains, was ignorant of etiquette and worldly affairs, and needed a lot of effort to teach him. However, they did not expect that he was so sensible and could even predict their plans.
If Wangshu himself had suggested recognizing Jiayue as a twin, it would indeed be better than anyone else saying it.
Gu Jiayue raised her eyebrows slightly, thinking to herself that this little girl was truly kind and honest. Having her status as a wealthy daughter taken away from her for over a decade, having suffered so much, yet she didn't even harbor any resentment?
What a sensible child!
But often sensible children are the most likely to be ignored by their parents.
There are many children in the Marquis' Mansion, and none of them are easy to get along with. With this kind of personality, little Gu Wangshu may suffer in the future in the Marquis' Mansion.
I hope the Marquis’ wife can spend more time and effort on her.
"Jiayue?" The Marquis's wife looked at Gu Jiayue expectantly.
She hopes Jiayue will acknowledge her twin sister.
Gu Jiayue had to put away her chaotic thoughts and enthusiastically took Gu Wangshu's arm, saying, "Then we really are destined to be together. Not only do we both have the surname Gu, but even if we're not related by blood, we have some similarities. How about we become sworn sisters? I'll be the elder sister, and you the younger sister?"
Thank you all for your kindness. Although she could enjoy happiness in Kyoto, she was also afraid that she would not live long enough to enjoy it.
Gu Wangshu's eyes twitched. She felt that Gu Jiayue had been right to call her "brain-dead" in her past life. It was clear from the beginning that Gu Jiayue didn't want to stay in the Marquis' Mansion, and she had made it so obvious. Not only did she think she was retreating to advance, but she also made things difficult for her in various ways. How foolish!
But now that she's reborn, she won't compete with Gu Jiayue for him, so she should be willing to stay in the Marquis' Mansion with her, right? "You and I are sisters, so why do we need to become sworn sisters?"
"But I'm the older sister. Mom said you were born a little later than me."
The mother she was referring to was naturally Li from Taohua Village.
"Okay, okay, you're my sister. You're my sister. You must be tired from the journey, right? Why don't you go and rest for a while?" Please, stop trying to persuade me. I was forced to leave in the first place, and the more I try to persuade her, the more sad I'll be. Oh!
Gu Wangshu raised his eyebrows slightly, "Thank you for your concern, sister, but I'm not familiar with the mansion, can you lead the way?"
Never mind, there is still a long way to go. She will definitely let her sister know how much she wants her to stay in the Marquis' Mansion!
Gu Jiayue wanted to say that it was unnecessary. There were so many servants in the mansion, and everyone should lead the way.
But thinking about the child who had just returned from the countryside, he must be extremely nervous when seeing a wealthy family like the Marquis' Mansion.
She must have felt close to them because she was called sister and sister just now.
Forget it, for the sake of the child's physical and mental health, isn't it just sending her back to her room? It's a small matter. "It's a small matter, let's go."
"Madam, shall we take our leave first?"
The two of them said goodbye to the Marquis and his wife and left in a warm and affectionate manner.
Seeing this, the Marquis's wife was relieved and said, "I said Wangshu is sensible and Jiayue is reasonable. The two of them will definitely get along well together." She added, "No, I still have to persuade Jiayue to stay in the Marquis' Mansion."
The Marquis looked at his beloved wife and secretly laughed in his heart. She was already forty years old, but she still acted like a little girl, with a simple mind. "Well, let's not meddle in the affairs of young people. Let our children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Let them do what they want."
The Marquis's wife rolled her eyes at the Marquis and said, "Yes, yes, yes, your teaching is correct. I will take note of it."
But in her heart, she thought that no one could take Jiayue away from her.
On this point, Gu Wangshu and Mrs. Hou, mother and daughter, were surprisingly in agreement.
Gu Jiayue, who was walking towards the inner courtyard with Gu Wangshu, had no idea that her good mother was planning how to keep her.
Perhaps out of consideration for strengthening the relationship between the two sisters, the Marquis' wife cleverly arranged the courtyard where Gu Wangshu lived to be next to Gu Jiayue's.
If you want to get to where Gu Wangshu lives, you have to pass by Gu Jiayue’s small building first.
Gu Wangshu said he wanted to come in and sit for a while, so how could Gu Jiayue not agree?
He quickly led her to the shade under the tree and asked Hua Chao to serve her some delicious scented tea.
"What I said just now was my true thoughts. I really want you to stay in the Marquis' Mansion and be my sister. I will not compete with you for anything, and I will try my best to get along well with you." Gu Wangshu emphasized his thoughts again.
Looking at the somewhat embarrassed yet expectant little girl in front of him, Gu Jiayue couldn't help but reach out and rub her head, saying, "I've already enjoyed fifteen years of blessings that shouldn't have belonged to me. If I continue to enjoy them like this, I'm afraid it will shorten my life. I cherish my life very much, so I beg you, Miss, to let me go."
After finishing it, I realized that it was not right, she was the younger sister!
So she withdrew her hand in shame, and did not notice the joy that flashed across Gu Wangshu's eyes.
Gu Wangshu's beautiful eyes widened slightly, bright and charming, and said, "That's right, I've been dead for decades and you're still alive."
"What?" Gu Wangshu's voice was a little low, and Gu Jiayue didn't hear it clearly.
"Nothing. Can you tell me about the Marquis' Mansion?" Gu Wangshu changed the subject a little abruptly.
This was a bit awkward. After all, Gu Jiayue had just traveled through time yesterday and was not very familiar with the Marquis' Mansion.
Fortunately, she had the memories of her original self. After a moment's thought, she said, "They are all very good people. Grandmother eats vegetarian food and chants Buddhist scriptures every day. She doesn't pay much attention to trivial matters in the mansion, but she often prepares some delicious snacks and distributes them to the younger generations in each family. She is very kind.
The Marquis's wife, that is, your mother, is in charge of the entire Marquis's mansion and is very busy on weekdays. If she has overlooked something, you should not think too much about it. If you want something, feel free to ask for it.
She likes sweets, so you have to be careful not to let her eat too much.
And the Marquis, although he always looks serious, he is actually the most soft-hearted. If you want something, just ask him and he will most likely agree.
He can't hold his liquor, but he always hides some bootleg liquor in his study. You'd better keep an eye on him.
There is also the youngest brother. He is the youngest and is spoiled by everyone in the family. He likes to cause trouble on weekdays, but he has no bad intentions. If he teases you, you can just retaliate against him.
My eldest brother was the top scorer in the imperial examination last year and now works at the Dali Temple. Although he has a stern face like his father, he is actually a softie at heart. If you have any problems, just go to him, cry a little and he will solve everything for you.
My eldest sister-in-law just got married at the beginning of the year. She is the daughter of a great general. Although she has some arrogance of a daughter of a wealthy family, she is a very generous person. You can be frank with her. If there is something that is inconvenient to tell my wife, you can also talk to my eldest sister-in-law.
There are several concubines and illegitimate daughters and young masters in the backyard. You don't have to pay too much attention to them. As long as they don't provoke you, just pretend they don't exist. But if they dare to provoke you, you don't have to be afraid. As a legitimate daughter of the Marquis's mansion, no one can let you suffer injustice.
There are two uncles and an aunt in the family. My aunt is married, and the two uncles live with us in the Marquis's Mansion. We haven't separated yet, but I don't have much contact with them on weekdays.
But Gu Yongyao from my second uncle's family is a troublemaker, so you'd better be more careful." Gu Jiayue recounted her impressions of everyone in the Marquis' Mansion according to her memory.
Gu Wangshu supported his chin with his hand and felt very happy as he looked at Gu Jiayue who was giving him careful instructions.
How could she not have discovered in her previous life that Gu Jiayue was not only beautiful but also so kind-hearted? He told her the personalities of everyone in the Marquis' Mansion without reservation, because he really wanted her to integrate as quickly as possible.
Alas, in my previous life, I was truly blinded by a single leaf. I deserved the fate I ended up in.
Seeing Gu Wangshu sigh suddenly, Gu Jiayue thought she was worried about whether she would get along with the people in the Marquis' Mansion. So she held her hand and comforted her. "Don't worry too much. Everyone in the family is looking forward to your return. You just need to be yourself and express your inner thoughts sincerely. After a period of adjustment, everything will be fine."
Looking at the soft hair wrapped around his hands, Gu Wangshu's eyes sparkled. He raised his head and asked softly, "What about you? Are you looking forward to my return?"
Gu Jiayue was stunned, with a faint smile on her face, but she was screaming madly in her heart. Ahhhh, she is so cute, I really want to touch her head!
No, she is now a dignified and gentle girl, her character cannot be ruined!
"Well, of course, I also look forward to your return to the Marquis' Mansion."
Gu Wangshu felt warm in his heart and the smile on his face widened.
Looking at her curved eyebrows, Gu Jiayue could hardly control herself.
Oh my god, how could such a lovely girl exist in the world? No wonder she could drive all the geniuses in Kyoto crazy for her. Even a straight woman like her had been captivated by her for less than an hour after meeting her.
No, no, control yourself. Don’t scare the little girl and make her think she’s a pervert.
"Tell me about Taohua Village, too. I heard the scenery there is extremely beautiful in the spring."
Hearing Gu Jiayue's words, Gu Wangshu's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had found a soulmate.
"In spring, the whole mountain and field of Taohua Village are covered with peach blossoms. When the breeze blows, the petals flutter down like a pink snow." Gu Wangshu's face was filled with a happy smile, as if he was already in that beautiful scenery.
Gu Jiayue listened quietly, her eyes full of longing.
"The water in the village river is so clear that you can see the bottom and see small fish and shrimp swimming around. We often go there to wash clothes and go fishing. My eldest cousin is really good at catching fish. But grandma won't let us eat them, saying she wants to exchange them for money."
Gu Wangshu grew increasingly excited as she spoke. These events were clearly from a past life, yet she spoke as if they had just happened yesterday. "And that wheat field? During the autumn harvest, it turns a sea of golden yellow, a truly spectacular sight. Have you ever eaten grasshoppers? Every year, my brothers and sisters would take bamboo baskets to the fields to catch them, then roast them over a fire. They were incredibly delicious."
Gu Jiayue shook her head slightly and said, "It sounds really beautiful and makes me yearn for it."
There is one thing Gu Jiayue didn't say: grasshoppers are most delicious after being fried.
The two became more and more excited as they talked, and even forgot about taking a break.
"Actually, when I first learned that I wasn't my parents' biological child, I felt incredibly distressed." Gu Wangshu lowered his head, his voice a little low. "And when I learned that you were enjoying a good life in the Marquis' Mansion, I hated you so much."
"I understand. It would be hard for anyone to accept this." Gu Jiayue held Gu Wangshu's hand and gave her strength.
"But now that I see you and the people from the Marquis' Mansion, I don't seem to be that angry anymore." Gu Wangshu raised his head, his eyes gleaming with determination. "You stay. After I settle down, I will have someone bring my parents to Kyoto. That way, we can fulfill our filial duties to our parents on both sides."
It is said that a dog does not mind a poor home, and a son does not mind an ugly mother.
Although the Gu family was just farmers who had no food to eat, they never treated Gu Wangshu harshly.
Even her silly brother would hide the bird eggs he had finally obtained and give them to her.
Therefore, Gu Wangshu still felt very reluctant to leave and missed everyone in the Gu family.
She will no longer act recklessly in this life, and she doesn't know whether her parents will still recognize her.
Gu Jiayue smiled and said, "That won't do. I also want to see the peach blossoms dancing all over the sky in spring."
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