She also knew that the Murong family might not be worthy of the Queen Mother's approval, but they were still a respectable relative, and at least would make the Queen Mother feel that this marriage was not without benefits for Prince Kang.
Madam Gu calmed herself down, rubbed the wax-smooth Buddhist beads with her fingertips, and said, "Xinwen, later, go and comfort Sister Meng and tell her not to think too much."
"She is young and hasn't experienced much. I'm worried that she might be worried."
As she spoke, a hint of gloom appeared in Madam Gu's eyes, and it became thicker and thicker.
Gu Yanfei is such a heartless girl, she doesn't know how to be grateful and doesn't know what to do! At this moment, Mrs. Gu regretted it. She really shouldn't have been soft-hearted and brought this girl back, which wronged her little sister.
Wang immediately agreed: "My daughter-in-law will go to Cailing Courtyard to see Sister Meng later."
"This child has always been broad-minded and blessed with a good life. Mother, don't worry too much."
Wang's words touched the heart of the old lady. She nodded slightly, agreeing with him deeply.
After Mr. and Mrs. Gu Jian advised the lady to have a good rest, they took their leave.
Gu Jian hurried out again, and after Wang came out of Cihe Hall, she went straight to Gu Yun'er's Cailing Courtyard, and instructed the servants to deliver the invitation to Murong Mansion. She was very busy.
Gu Yunzhen's marriage was arranged three years ago. The Murong family has come to the Marquis' Mansion to request a date twice this year. According to the rules, the woman will not solemnly accept the offer until the third time.
Now that Murong Yong has returned with military achievements, it is quite festive for the two families to discuss the wedding date.
Both parties were sincere, so within just ten days, Gu Yunzhen's wedding date was officially set.
The Gu family hasn't held a wedding for many years. Gu Yunzhen is the eldest daughter and the first one of this generation to get married. For a time, everyone in the Marquis's Mansion was filled with joy.
As a cousin, after Gu Yanfei got the news, she made a special trip to Jiahuiyuan to buy makeup for Gu Yunzhen.
"Thank you, second sister." Gu Yunzhen took the box handed over by Gu Yanfei with a smile, and her eyes were filled with a hint of shyness that was unique to a young girl.
She wore a bright red skirt embroidered with crabapple flowers, her skin was as delicate and translucent as pearls, and her eyes were gentle and charming. The wound on her forehead had scabbed over and was hidden under her thick bangs.
Looking at the radiant Gu Yunzhen, Gu Yanfei's eyes softened a bit.
In this life, Gu Yunzhen's wedding date is several months earlier than in his previous life.
Yes, in his previous life, Gu Yun’s face was seriously injured, and it would take time for the wound to heal, so naturally he wouldn’t be so anxious.
It has rained several times in the past ten days, and the wind blowing in through the window is still a little moist.
"Big sister, look at the gift I prepared for you." Gu Yanfei opened the wooden box on the coffee table and revealed the contents.
She had just returned home, and the jewelry she had was the share given by the mansion. They were all ordinary things and not suitable for adding to Gu Yunzhen's makeup.
She prepared all her dowry gifts herself.
Gu Yanfei pointed at the item in the box and said, "This is the incense I made myself. It can calm the mind and nourish the qi."
Gu Yunzhen held the small and exquisite purse in her hand, her face flushed like a peach blossom, and she said shyly, "I will keep it well."
Ever since they had a frank conversation at Prince Jing's Mansion that day, Gu Yunzhen felt as if they had shared a secret, and she treated Gu Yanfei much more affectionately than before.
"Even if I get married, I will still be your sister. You can visit me at the Murong family often."
The blush on her face deepened a little, and there was a hint of longing for the future between her brows.
Gu Yanfei stared at Gu Yunzhen in a daze, and suddenly, he recalled his previous life. Gu Yunzhen returned to her parents' home once a month after her marriage. At that time, Gu Yunzhen's face was covered with scars that could not be covered up even with makeup. She had lost a lot of weight and looked haggard, completely different from her current beautiful appearance.
"Oh, right." Gu Yunzhen thought of something and took out a small red dress inlaid with a circle of white mink fur, like offering a treasure. "Look at this, is it beautiful?"
This little dress is obviously for Qingguang.
Gu Yunzhen took the small dress and looked at it from left to right. The more she looked at it, the more satisfied she became. She said happily, "The winter in the capital is cold. If I put on this, Qingguang won't feel cold anymore."
"I also made matching bibs and collars..."
As he was talking, there was a sound of a curtain being raised, and Gu Yunzhen's maid came over with a smile on her face and said, "Miss, the third lady is here."
Gu Yunzhen smiled and asked the maid to bring the person over.
After a while, Gu Yunyan, wearing a lilac-colored cross-collared long jacket and a white lace skirt, walked slowly towards the two sisters. Her fair oval face was without any makeup and she had a faint smile, making people feel like spring breeze as usual.
Gu Yunyan noticed the wooden box between the two of them at a glance and said with a smile, "What a coincidence. Like my second sister, I am also here to add makeup to my eldest sister."
As he spoke, Gu Yun'er politely nodded slightly to Gu Yanfei as a greeting. He looked so relaxed and at ease that it seemed as if he had completely let go of the matter at Prince Jing's Mansion.
Gu Yanfei was also looking at Gu Yunmeng, his eyes slightly gloomy.
A layer of rich golden color lingered around Gu Yunmeng's body, as if water was about to drip out.
The strands of white light on Gu Yunzhen's body next to him were like thin threads, being entangled in the golden light.
The golden energy around Gu Yunmeng was full of vitality, while the white light on Gu Yunzhen's body became a little dim.
This scene was visible to the naked eye, and only Gu Yanfei saw it.
Gu Yanfei narrowed his eyes slightly.
She knew that this white light was Gu Yunzhen's luck. The luck of ordinary people was like this, either weak or strong, but there would not be much difference. The way of heaven was fair to most people.
Gu Yanfei couldn't help but think of what Third Madam Yan said when she came out of Cihe Hall ten days ago, saying that Gu Yunzhen had always been implicated by Gu Yunmeng since she was a child...
She raised her right hand thoughtfully, trying to push away the golden "qi", but she felt a burning sensation in her palm.
She peeled the white light away from the entanglement of the golden energy and silently withdrew her hand.
Gu Yunzhen was talking to Gu Yunmeng with a smile on his face. The two of them were chatting and laughing happily, and neither of them felt anything unusual.
Gu Yanfei raised his eyebrows slightly, watching the boiling and noisy golden light on Gu Yunmeng's body gradually calm down.
Done.
After sitting for a while longer, Gu Yanfei stood up and said goodbye: "Big sister, I have to go out. I'll leave first. I'll come to see you when I have time."
Gu Yunzhen didn't keep her and ordered the maid to send Gu Yanfei out.
"Goodbye, second sister." Gu Yunyan smiled generously. She thought Gu Yanfei was deliberately avoiding her and didn't care.
"Big sister," she said affectionately, holding Gu Yunzhen's arm and sitting on the Luohan bed, "Take a look at this hairpin. Do you like it? I drew it myself and asked someone to make it for me..."
Gu Yanfei didn’t hear what was said afterwards.
After walking out of the house, Gu Yanfei looked down at the palm of his right hand, and the delicate palm was burned red.
This was caused by Gu Yun'er's luck.
(End of this chapter)
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