The Zong family was not prominent, so she had always depended on Wei Jialian for survival.

But after today, it is not clear who is higher or lower. Thinking about the possibility of being able to hold one's head high in the future, Zong Li has never felt so happy since he was born.

So she got off the pleasure boat with a smile on her face, turned around and saw the moonlight shining on the canal, which looked like the road to heaven in her future. Even her steps became lighter.

In Xitang Courtyard.

Cherry massaged the calf of Du Jingyi, who had already washed up. She had been standing on the pleasure boat for a long time today, so her calf was naturally a little swollen.

Fortunately, she was very skilled and it was almost gone in no time.

After Shang Ji finished washing up, he came in from outside, with some rising water vapor. Du Jingyi couldn't help but say something when he saw him.

"The general didn't dry his hair!"

Having said this, he signaled Yingtao to stop massaging Shang Ji's legs and go to dry his hair.

But he waved his hand to stop her and said with a serious face.

"I can do it myself, you go down."

"yes."

Whenever the general and the young lady were together, they didn't like to be disturbed by others. Cherry knew this a long time ago, so she didn't say much and just left.

After everyone left, Du Jingyi sighed and said.

"Xue Niang showed some timidity today. I am worried about her marriage. I am afraid it will be difficult in the future."

The matter of Guo Jia Silang was, after all, just their wishful thinking and they did not get a definite answer.

If the Guo family has other concerns, they may not agree.

And Guo Silang is obviously Xue Niang's best choice now. Once something goes wrong there, it may not be so easy for Xue Niang to choose another husband.

Judging from her performance today, I'm afraid some ladies will be embarrassed.

Therefore, Du Jingyi was very worried about her.

After hearing this, Shang Ji's face turned unhappy and he spoke in a deep voice.

"I have already told Prime Minister Guo about this matter. He really had never considered it before. However, I also told him about my plan to marry into the Gu family through the surname Gu. With me in the Gu family, perhaps he will worry less."

Hearing this, Du Jingyi felt relieved of his worries and then told him his plan.

"General, I'm thinking of letting Xue Niang stay in my grandmother's courtyard for a while. She's about to reach the age of marriage, but she doesn't have any talent to show for herself right now, and her attitude towards others is also a bit lacking. She might be put at a disadvantage by others. We'd better make plans early."

Du Jingyi was born in a merchant family, and he spent a lot of money to hire a nanny to learn etiquette. However, Xue Niang, a legitimate daughter of a Duke's mansion, showed timidity in such a large occasion, which was a bit unreasonable.

That's why she suggested this.

And with Gu Xiaolang there, who can guide her a little, perhaps Xue Niang will make faster progress.

Shang Ji didn't get involved in these things and spoke frankly.

"Just arrange it. I think my grandmother will agree."

After seeing Xue Niang's performance today, Madam Gu was probably even more anxious than Du Jingyi.

Therefore, this matter is not difficult to accomplish.

On the contrary, Shang Ji was not quite sure about what he was thinking, so he started telling his wife about the scene he saw on the painting boat.

"I don't know if I'm just being too suspicious, but I always feel that this matter has something to do with my aunt. Do you remember that she was always going to the palace a few days ago? Why hasn't she been going these days?"

When Shang Ji said this, Du Jingyi also had doubts.

In the past, she had asked Mrs. Xing a few questions, but Mrs. Xing had resolved their issues.

"There are many palace affairs during the New Year holidays, and the Queen has to take charge of the overall situation, so she asked me to go to the palace less often."

At that time, she thought that the Queen Mother felt sorry for her aunt who had to go to the palace every day, which was cold and tiring, but now it seems that is not the case.

"So what the general is saying is that what happened today was not accidental, but was deliberately arranged by my aunt?"

"It's hard to say. Using a young lady from the Zhao family can ruin the reputation of the Seventh Prince, and can also cause the Fourth Prince and the Imperial Concubine to be reprimanded. It will also be good for the position of the Crown Prince. However, will it be a case of mobilizing a large army but achieving little effect?"

Shang Ji said his thoughts with a cold face.

Du Jingyi thought about it for a while before expressing it.

“Maybe this is just the beginning?”

Shang Ji looked up at his wife, confusion in his eyes.

"Given my aunt's ability, she wouldn't just be trying to force someone in. I think there might be other things that have been arranged for the Zhao family."

"Forget it. It's useless to guess for a long time. I'll find a chance to ask my aunt. But she just brushed it off last time. I'm afraid she won't recognize me this time."

"My aunt is connected to the Gu and Xing families. She is not someone who would do anything reckless. Even if you can't find out the answer, General, you don't have to worry too much. Everyone has their own destiny."

"Um."

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Shang Ji nodded and didn't say anything more.

On the contrary, in Huanyun Courtyard, Madam Xing and her son Xing Zhao looked serious.

"Now that the Zhao family's affairs are settled, let's just do it in the next two days. We should also set off to go back."

Mrs. Xing spoke seriously, but Xing Zhao seemed a little reluctant.

"Why don't you go back first, mother? I'll stay for another two months and wait until the things are delivered to the palace before going back."

Mrs. Xing frowned, obviously not agreeing with this matter.

But her son had a stubborn temper and she didn't think she could persuade him, so she just frowned and looked at him for a while. Seeing that he still refused to give in, she could only sigh and say.

"Okay, but you are not allowed to move rashly. This matter ends here. The rest is beyond your and my control."

"Don't worry, mother. With the Queen here, your son won't be able to interfere even if he wants to."

After hearing this, Mrs. Xing felt that it made sense.

The night is dark, and the former tranquility seems to have something different. However, many people don’t know that their future direction has been determined as early as the Lantern Festival.

On the second day, Mrs. Xing made a prompt decision and said goodbye to everyone.

At the dinner table, Du Jingyi was slightly surprised, and then asked.

"Aunt, won't you stay a few more days? Didn't you say we were going to go for an outing in the spring?"

Mrs. Xing smiled and said.

"If we don't go back, I'm afraid Zhao'er's father will come north to capture him. This trip will take several months, so we should not delay any longer. We can come back next time when we have the chance."

After hearing this, everyone understood and there was no point in persuading him.

Madam Gu nodded and spoke in a calm tone.

"It's better to go back. The Xing family also has a lot of things waiting for you to deal with. It's not good to stay away for a long time."

Mrs. Xing also thought the same, so she decided to leave after three days.

Shang Zhiping was probably the saddest one among them. He looked at Xing Zhao and said quite sadly.

"Is Uncle Zhao going back too?"

Xing Zhao was amused by his sad expression, as if he was abandoned, so he decided to joke with him.