Chapter 173: Take the Lead

Chapter 173: Take the Lead

The mansion cannot be without a mistress for a day.

In the past, Zou still had the energy to manage the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion, but now she is old, and after the incident at the Enrong Banquet, Zou began to feel overwhelmed.

In this huge marquisate, Zou used to have Su Jin to help her, but now that Su Jin is gone, Zou really feels the pressure.

Although Su Jin didn't take care of the household, the staff she arranged, the monthly allowance and the purchasing were all done very well. The mansion was peaceful for a long time, and even the concubines in Gu Changqing's courtyard praised Su Jin.

In addition, the soap business made Zou earn 10,000 taels of silver. She still remembers Su Jin's kindness. Now that he is gone, Zou feels that the mansion is deserted and lifeless.

But, if I were to find another one, what kind of person should I find? Would he have the same temperament and ability as Su Jin?

Although it is easy for the son of a marquis to find a second wife, whether he or she looks down on her is another matter.

Zou was thinking in a mess.

After asking Wen's mother again, she learned that the three children had gone to Su Jin's house last night to celebrate the new house, so Zou didn't say much.

I can only say that my relationship with Su Jin has been maintained at least, but I don't know whether what Su Jin said to me while closing the door before leaving was true.

Mother Wen saw that the old lady looked solemn and couldn't help but ask, "Old lady, is there something on your mind?"

Zou's heart tightened. She must have something on her mind. As for why she took Su Jin in as her goddaughter, it was also because of this matter.

Of course there are other reasons. Su Jin is indeed good and has indeed suffered a lot of grievances. More importantly, Prince Rui and this year's top scholar are on Su Jin's side. Su Jin even has connections with the precious soap export business.

Therefore, being a goddaughter would definitely be beneficial to the Marquis's Mansion.

Zou was calculating in her mind, and for Su Jin, she had both affection and interests. Although this feeling was not pure, it was not entirely malicious.

It’s just that kind of relationship, good, and better than good.

"Mother Wen, go prepare the carriage."

"Madam, are you going out?"

"Well, I'm going to Daxiangguo Temple to burn incense."

Mother Wen looked confused. Why did they have to go to Daxiangguo Temple to burn incense?

But despite her doubts, Mother Wen still turned around and made arrangements.

When Gu Sui Yu learned that Zou was going to burn incense, she suggested going along as well. Zou was happy to be with her granddaughter, and she also wanted to ask how the child was doing with the boy from the Grand Princess's mansion.

So the group left the Yong'an Marquis Mansion, but here, Lin Wanhui became anxious.

The day when Gu Ziyun will be exiled is approaching, but she, as his mother, cannot even go to see him. More importantly, the old lady seems to be intending to find a second wife for Gu Changqing, so she must seize this opportunity!

Whether her Gu Ziyun can survive depends on this time!

"Mother Li, please think of a way. No matter what, you must let me see the master!"

Lin Wanhui is confident that she can make Gu Changqing come back, but if she can't see him, everything will be in vain!

"I understand. I will find a solution right now!"

Since Lin Wanhui was locked up in the mansion instead of being sent away, it must have a lot of weight in Gu Changqing's heart. She has to think carefully about what to do.

Soon, Mother Li came up with an idea.

Gu Changqing is still resting at home. Even though Su Jin left the Marquis' Mansion after the divorce, the Emperor still hasn't issued an edict for him to return. Gu Changqing can only wander around the mansion every day, feeling very depressed.

After dinner, Gu Changqing was strolling outside when he suddenly heard a familiar singing. Both the lyrics and the melody of the song were very familiar. It was Hexi Xiaodiao.

"Jin'er!"

Gu Changqing suddenly recalled that after he and Su Jin got married, during those sweet years, whenever Su Jin missed home, she would lean against the window and sing this Hexi tune.

Su Jin, is Jin'er back?

He was delighted and hurried through the Moon Gate, but what he saw was not Su Jin, but Lin Wanhui who was locked in the woodshed.

Lin Wanhui's face was clean and pretty, but her clothes were dirty and she looked very pitiful. She sang Hexi folk songs softly, as if she didn't see Gu Changqing coming.

After singing the last line, Lin Wanhui sighed and said to herself: "This is the retribution I deserve. I shouldn't have fallen in love with the master, and I shouldn't have competed with my sister for him. Now I don't even have a son. It's all retribution. Woo woo woo, Hexi is also my home. Sister, if you can forgive me, can you take me home?"

Gu Changqing's heart suddenly tightened.

Son... is gone?

Yes, Ziyun, he is still in prison...

Gu Changqing had been unable to sleep or eat these past few days because of Su Jin's divorce, and he had no time to care about other things.

Looking at Lin Wanhui who was crying, Gu Changqing finally frowned and walked forward: "Now that Jin'er and I are divorced, are you happy?"

Lin Wanhui seemed to have just seen him and was startled. She quickly knelt down, kowtowed, and cried bitterly, "It's me who should go. I'm wrong. I shouldn't have fallen in love with the master. My sister is so stingy that she really can't tolerate me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have harmed my son, Yun Ge'er. Yun Ge'er was actually dragged into exile! Master, please, let me go out and see Yun Ge'er. If he leaves, I will never see my son again in this life!"

Gu Changqing is still biased when it comes to Gu Ziyun's affairs.

He is still angry with Gu Zilu, angry that this kid actually exposed his brother at the Enrong Banquet!

Humph, talent, talent, what’s the use of having talent? You are nothing but a cold-blooded brother-killer!

I clearly told Gu Zilu a long time ago to protect Gu Ziyun. With Gu Zilu's talent, he would become famous sooner or later, but this child just wouldn't listen!

Gu Changqing's expression became more and more ugly. After thinking it over, he actually felt that it was better for Su Jin to leave. At least the child would not be taught badly anymore.

Yes, what Gu Zilu and Enrong did at the banquet must have been taught by Su Jin. Gu Zixuan and Gu Suiyu were also taught to be like this by Su Jin. I heard that these three children also attended Su Jin’s housewarming banquet?

Humph, you beast, have you forgotten your last name?

Your surname is Gu, not Su!

The more Gu Changqing thought about it, the angrier he became.

There are eight children left out of the nine. If any one of them is missing, he probably wouldn't be so angry, but Gu Ziyun is the one he has loved since he was a child.

"Someone, let Wanhui out!"

The gatekeeper hesitated: "Master, should we ask the old lady about this?"

After all, it was the old lady who ordered him to be locked up.

Gu Changqing said angrily: "What, my words don't count? This is someone from my yard, it's not my mother's turn to ask, let him out!"

The old woman had no choice but to open the door, because the old lady had gone to burn incense and was not in the house. Now, whatever Gu Changqing said was the final word.

So, Lin Wanhui was finally released. The moment she walked out of the woodshed, she even felt that the air she breathed was sweet.

Su Jin divorced herself?

Ha, very good.

She naturally took on the position of mistress.