Her sister Meng has been lucky since she was a child. She is loved by everyone and gets along well with those nobles. It seems that Miss Wei Jiu is also a close friend of Meng'er.
Madam Gu smiled so hard that deep wrinkles appeared at the corners of her eyes. She told Bai Lu, "Go and tell Miss Meng to come over quickly."
Then, Madam Gu said to Wang with a smile: "Sister Meng is so lovable and blessed." It was also a blessing for Wang that Sister Meng was adopted by her.
Wang was just about to chime in when she heard Bai Lu explain with a subtle expression, "Madam, Miss Wei Jiu is here to see the second lady from Yuheng Garden, but she has already gone there." She deliberately emphasized the three words "Yuheng Garden" to indicate that the girl from the Weiguo Mansion was here to visit Gu Yanfei.
What?! Madam Gu and Wang were shocked again and looked at each other.
Mrs. Gu was full of doubts, and for a moment she wondered if she had heard it wrong.
Gu Yanfei had been in the capital for less than two months, and had only been to Prince Jing's Mansion once. Apart from a pretty face, she was untalented and mediocre. How could a legitimate daughter of the Duke of Wei's Mansion condescend to pay attention to a wild girl like Gu Yanfei? !
Putting aside her doubts, Madam Gu gave a series of instructions in a hurry: "Hurry up and take out my can of the best Longjing tea, and ask the kitchen to prepare some snacks that girls like so that we can entertain Miss Wei Jiu later."
"Bai Lu, prepare a new set of clothes for me..."
Nanny Li, Bai Lu and other maids hurried down to prepare, and Cihe Hall suddenly became busy.
Madam Gu sighed to Wang again, "Xinwen, I was worried that you and the Marquis wouldn't be able to enter the Duke's Mansion, but now that Miss Wei is here, this is a great opportunity."
"With Miss Wei Jiu's help, even if you can't meet the Duke of Wei, you can at least meet the Crown Prince's wife."
Because of the arrival of Miss Wei Jiu, Madam Gu suddenly felt as if the clouds had cleared and the sun was shining. In a good mood, she changed into new and luxurious clothes, and matched them with a complete set of jewelry and headband, just waiting for Miss Wei Jiu to come to Cihetang to greet her.
As a result, she waited and waited, but no one showed up.
After waiting for half an hour, Madam Gu felt a little tired, so she sent Bai Lu to check on Yuheng Garden.
Unexpectedly, Bai Lu came back to report: "Miss Wei Jiu went out with Miss Er."
Madam Gu's face froze, but she still held on to a glimmer of hope and asked dryly, "Where are you going?"
Maybe he went out for something important. Madam Gu comforted herself in her heart.
Bai Lu answered with a stiff face, "I heard from the people in Yuheng Garden that Miss Wei Jiu wanted to go to Daqing Street to watch the acrobatics from the Western Regions. Miss Er said that the beauties from the Western Regions were all blonde and blue-eyed, and they were prettier than the acrobatics. So they went together."
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Madam Gu's head.
The temperature in the east room dropped suddenly, and it was so cold that it seemed to freeze people to death.
This is impossible!
"..." Madam Gu's hand became unsteady, and the teacup in her hand trembled slightly. The scalding hot tea overflowed from the edge of the cup, scalding the back of her hand red.
Gu Yanfei rode out on the Arabian horse given by the wife of Duke Weiguo. He and Miss Wei Jiu rode around the city for a day, and then they went back to their respective homes.
When Shen Chu and Gu Yanfei returned to Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, in addition to the horse whip, they also carried a large bow on their backs. They looked radiant and had a heroic look, as if they were dressed in fine clothes and riding a horse.
The tall and mighty red horse cried "Huaihuai" and paced briskly with all four hooves, as if it was still not satisfied.
"Girl, your bow looks so beautiful." Juanbi took the bow that Gu Yanfei brought back attentively and looked at it curiously.
This was a jet-black ox-horn bow, with a bow body of five feet long, almost as tall as Juanbi, making her look even more petite. The silver bowstring sparkled in the sun.
"It's a good bow!" Gu Yanfei praised with a happy smile, and jumped down from the high horse's back, as light as a flying swallow. "Jiao Niang and I have agreed that we will go hunting together in a few days, and you should also get ready."
This conversation between the master and servant also reached the ears of Nanny Li who was not far away. Nanny Li clenched her handkerchief and was secretly shocked: It seems that the Second Young Lady is very close to Miss Wei Jiu.
"Second Miss," Madam Li calmed herself down, took a step forward with her legs that were a little stiff from standing for a long time, and walked forward with a smile on her face. She bowed and said, "Madam, please go to Cihe Hall."
"Is there something?" Gu Yanfei glanced at Nanny Li indifferently, and plucked the bowstring casually with his slender fingers.
The silver bowstring vibrated gently and hummed.
Nanny Li felt as if her heart was also plucked. She became more serious towards Gu Yanfei and said, "The eldest young master is here too."
Big brother is back!! Gu Yanfei, who was originally a little lazy, suddenly perked up and smiled in surprise. His delicate little face was shining brightly.
"Juanbi, settle Hongyu down."
Gu Yanfei casually threw the reins of the red horse to Juanbi, and went to Cihetang with Nanny Li.
The weather is very good today, the sun is shining, the sky is clear blue, and occasionally a few sparrows fly by chirping.
Gu Yanfei also wished he had wings so he could walk more lightly.
Along the way, Nanny Li said a few words to Gu Yanfei in a friendly manner, such as the eldest young master had just returned an incense stick ago and had not informed the mansion in advance, the eldest young master seemed to have grown taller and darker, and the Marquis was also in Cihe Hall...
Everyone in Cihetang knew that the lady was waiting for the second young lady, so Gu Yanfei had a smooth journey from the moment he entered the courtyard.
Gu Yanfei opened the door curtain himself and walked in.
The sound of the door curtain being lifted attracted the attention of Madam Gu, Gu Jian and Gu Yuan in the east room. They all looked towards her.
"Sister!" Gu Yuan suddenly stood up from the armchair.
The originally stern young man's expression softened in an instant, and he looked at Gu Yanfei with burning eyes.
Today, Gu Yanfei wore a light yellow dress embroidered with broken peony branches. It was a slim-fitting Hu costume, which made her look tall and slender, and she looked energetic.
Gu Yuan stared at Gu Yanfei without blinking.
A month ago, my sister was as thin as a bamboo, her face was slightly sallow, and she looked unwell.
After not seeing her for a month, my sister has become prettier, taller, and looks better.
Her eyes are like stars, her skin is like jade, and her cheeks are rosy.
She is like a half-opened flower that gradually blooms in the sun...
The corners of Gu Yuan's lips rose little by little, and he looked at Gu Yanfei walking towards him, unwilling to blink.
"Sister, sit here." Gu Yuan pulled Gu Yanfei to sit on the armchair beside him, and looked her up and down again. Only then did he feel relieved: Just like Wutong said, his sister has not suffered any loss in the Marquis' Mansion these days.
Gu Yanfei was also looking at Gu Yuan. Just as Nanny Li said, Gu Yuan had grown taller and darker.
When he held her left hand just now, she could clearly feel the rough calluses on his palm, and she could also feel the vibrant power emanating from him.
Her brother is still following in his father's footsteps like he did in his previous life.
Gu Yanfei smiled brightly, with gentle features.
Sitting on the kang, Madam Gu looked at the brother and sister quietly, her eyes deep, and heard Nanny Li's low whisper in her ears.
Upon hearing that Gu Yanfei was going hunting with Miss Wei Jiu, Mrs. Gu's eyes changed, with a little more surprise, a little confusion, and a little different look.
After settling his sister down, Gu Yuan remembered to answer Madam Gu's question: "Grandmother, I just received a transfer order from the Ministry of War today. I was transferred back to the capital and will be transferred to the Shenji Camp."
The Shenjiying was founded by Emperor Taizu and was one of the three major camps of the imperial guards. It was specifically in charge of various firearms and often guarded the imperial palace and the eastern coastal area.
Like the Jinyiwei, the Shenjiying reported directly to the emperor and could be regarded as the emperor's personal guards.
"This is great news." Mrs. Gu was surprised and happy.
Gu Jian was shocked and blurted out: "Really?"
He unconsciously clenched his fists, his pupils shrank, and a hint of wariness appeared in his eyes.
"The transfer order will take effect from today, promoting me from a captain to a captain." Gu Yuan said slowly and calmly, his pride as frosty as ice.
A Qianzong is a sixth-rank military officer, and a Qianhu is a fifth-rank officer. Gu Yuan's transfer order skipped the fifth-rank, which can be considered a jump of two levels.
Besides, everyone knows the importance of the Shenji Camp. Gu Yuan was transferred from the Xishan Camp to the Shenji Camp, and he was promoted to a higher level invisibly.
His promotion this time can be said to be a meteoric rise. It is incomparable to the fifth-rank captain of the Shenjiying. It means that he has officially entered the emperor's vision and has a bright future.
Gu Jian picked up the blue and white porcelain teacup on the tea table expressionlessly, then put it to his lips, put it down again, and asked, "Brother Yuan, how did you get promoted so suddenly? This is too sudden."
As we all know, promotion in the military is based either on favor or military merit.
In the nearly one year since the present emperor ascended the throne, Gu Yuan has not made any outstanding military achievements. As for the Japanese pirates killed by Gu Yuan when the previous emperor was in power the year before last, they were just a few escaped bandits that he happened to take advantage of.
How could Gu Yuan deserve such an important position? ! "I don't know either." Gu Yuan raised his sword-like eyebrows, he was also puzzled.
Before today, everything in his army was normal, until this morning, when his superiors suddenly called him over, gave him this transfer order, and congratulated him, with unprecedented warmth in their words.
Gu Yuan was telling the truth, but Gu Jian obviously didn't believe it, and continued to ask: "Brother Yuan, there is no free lunch in the world, didn't you ask your superiors?"
Gu Yuanfeng raised his eyebrows and glanced at Gu Jian coldly, but seeing that the other party didn't believe him, he didn't bother to say anything more.
Beside him, Gu Yanfei was sipping tea leisurely, with the corners of his lips slightly raised behind the teacup.
She roughly guessed that this was a token of gratitude from the Duke of Weiguo.
Madam Gu's mind moved, and she looked at Gu Yanfei with a complicated expression.
(End of this chapter)
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