Chapter 168 More Tests

As expected, Madam Gu was someone who had seen big scenes. For a moment, Du Jingyi even wondered if someone in the Gu family used to get drunk at the dinner table often?

After eating for half an hour, everyone seemed to be full.

Nanny Dou asked someone to clear the table and prepare tea.

Shang Ji and Xing Zhao next to them were obviously fast asleep, but luckily they both slept very quietly and didn't make much noise.

Such a scene made the third aunt feel extremely emotional.

"It's been so many years. I can hardly remember the last time my father-in-law and Sanlang were so drunk."

After she said this, her sadness increased even more.

Madam Xing and Xue Niang were trying to comfort them, but Fourth Aunt and Eldest Sister-in-law Liu seemed to be lost in thought and didn't say anything more.

The originally happy atmosphere suddenly became a little cold.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi could only change the subject.

"It has snowed a lot in Sui'an City these past two days. Snow has piled up on the hill behind the General's Mansion. In order to prepare for the banquet in two days, my granddaughter-in-law specially invited several masters from the north to make snow scenery. If grandma and aunts like it, you can go and see it when the time comes."

A master who specializes in making snow scenes in the north?

This is the first time I've heard of it, so the slightly sad atmosphere was turned back into curiosity.

Xue Niang is small, so she is naturally curious about these things.

So I spoke with a smile.

"Sixth Sister's idea must be good. I will go and see it tomorrow!"

After saying this, he did not forget to pull the sleeves of his two aunts and sister-in-law, and made an enthusiastic suggestion.

"Aunts, sisters-in-law, let's go and take a look together."

The few of them couldn't resist Xue Niang's coquettishness, so they smiled and nodded.

Seeing this, Madam Gu glanced at Du Jingyi extra, with some satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

After sitting for a while, Shang Ji and Xing Zhao were sent back to their respective rooms to rest by the servants brought by Butler He.

The welcoming banquet was about to end, but when everyone was getting ready to leave, Madam Gu remained seated.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi also understood that he had something to say to her.

So, after arranging for everyone to leave, he said to Cherry behind him.

"Go and guard outside. Don't come in without my order."

"Yes, Madam."

Nanny Qin, who was beside Old Madam Gu, saw it and whispered as well.

"Madam, I'll leave first."

"Well, go ahead."

"yes."

After everyone left, only Madam Gu and Du Jingyi were left in the flower hall.

This was the first time the two of them were alone together, so it was somewhat awkward.

But Du Jingyi had even met Empress Guo, so when facing Old Madam Gu, although he was a little nervous, he did not show it.

Seeing that she was still calm, Madam Gu smiled faintly and said.

"The general's mansion is well managed. It can be seen that you know how to manage your life."

"Thank you for the compliment, Grandma."

"Today I deliberately left you here to talk alone. Do you know why?"

"I don't know, grandma, please teach me."

When she heard this, Madam Gu looked at Du Jingyi intently, as if she wanted to see whether she really didn't know or was pretending not to know.

Although Du Jingyi is young, he has a lot of experience in business.

Over the years, disguise has become indispensable to her, so she can act innocent without leaving any trace.

Looking at each other in silence, Du Jingyi did not feel guilty.

Seeing this, Mrs. Gu withdrew her suspicion and sighed softly.

"It's me, the old woman, who is a little narrow-minded."

After hearing this, Du Jingyi roughly understood that what he was going to talk about today was probably the matter of this cousin Lang.

Fortunately, she got affirmation from her husband at noon, so she felt more confident.

She wanted to see how the Gu family was going to start talking. As a result, she heard Mrs. Gu say with a sigh.

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"My life seems to be full of glory and smooth sailing, but that was only a few years ago. My mother's family is rich, my husband's family is glorious, I have many children and grandchildren, and my family is safe and sound. I can boldly say that there are not many people in Daxing Dynasty who can be as comfortable as I am."

"At that time, my wish for Shao Yu was that he could realize his talent, find someone to spend the rest of his life with, and live a comfortable and carefree life."

As Mrs. Gu spoke, she recalled the past events. Du Jingyi listened quietly at the side without saying much.

"But God didn't give me or Shaoyu this opportunity, and the Gu family collapsed. At that time, I couldn't hold on any longer, and neither could his aunts. We had originally planned to go with the old and young masters of the Gu family, but Shaoyu saved us."

Du Jingyi was a little surprised when she heard this. She probably didn't expect that she would have such an experience.

When loved ones died at the same time, those who were left behind didn't want to live anymore.

At that time, he was not even twenty years old, but he had to bear so much pressure.

Thinking of this, Du Jingyi felt even more distressed.

But then, Madam Gu chuckled and continued.

"People who have experienced death once are not afraid of anything. The reason I am still holding on is for Lang'er and Shaoyu."

Although Shang Zhiping and Xue Niang are also her blood relatives, the friendship between them is different from that between Shang Ji and Gu Xiaolang, who have been raised by her side since childhood.

"So, I hope that both of them can live well, do you understand what I mean?"

Du Jingyi felt very disappointed. Madam Gu came up and attacked her heart. What else could she do?

Even if she is not happy, it seems that this cousin Lang has to marry in, right? Thinking of this, her face darkened.

While watching Madam Gu showing off her power, she was also struggling.

But Shang Ji's words during the day were like an invisible support that gave her the courage to face Old Madam Gu, so she thought for a moment and then spoke.

"I understand what grandma means, but I don't want to, and I won't allow cousin Lang to enter the general's mansion."

Hearing this, Madam Gu deliberately frowned and looked at Du Jingyi with some suspicion and said.

"I've patiently told you so much, but you still don't understand? Do you think you can stop me? If I ask, Shao Yu will have no choice but to agree. Do you really think you are so important that you can outweigh the kindness of the Gu family to him?"

Every word was like a mountain pressing down on me.

If it were someone else, they would probably have been forced into no way out by the pressure from Madam Gu.

But Du Jingyi is Du Jingyi. Not only does she have a way to retreat, but she also doesn't want to retreat at all at this moment.

He spoke more seriously to Madam Gu.

"The general will definitely remember the kindness of my grandmother and will repay her, but this is not a condition for my granddaughter-in-law to compromise. Not to mention that the general has no interest in cousin Lang and it is impossible for him to welcome her into the general's mansion, even if there is such a possibility, my granddaughter-in-law is not someone who will compromise herself."

(End of this chapter)