Chapter 364 Meeting Gift
“I thought of that too, but it seems that few people know about Miss Gu’s preferences.”
Lu Youming even used his undercover agents, but still couldn't get any useful information.
Xu Yunzhi's expression didn't change when he heard this, but he thought to himself: If you could find out, why would I bother to do this?
Fortunately, he wasn't completely ignorant about Gu Shuyan, and thinking about it made Xu Yunzhi feel much more at ease.
"Since Your Highness does not know Miss Gu's preferences, why not start with the Marquis and his wife? Although it is not as effective as giving Miss Gu a gift directly, it will still leave a good impression."
Lu Youming had never thought about this question before. Only after Xu Yunzhi reminded him did he realize that his persistence had led him astray.
Although it was impossible to find out Gu Shuyan's preferences, everyone knew about Lord Gu's. Even Madam Gu, who had lived in the capital for so many years, knew that every household would give gifts to her at the end of the year that were tailored to her tastes!
Having figured this out, Lu Youming immediately sent people to make preparations.
After seeing Lu Youming off, Xu Yunzhi leaned back in his chair and called over his personal guard.
"Tell the old man that it's time for our people to get moving. Otherwise, we'll lose out if we get outmaneuvered."
Xu Yunzhi's words were light and airy, like a gentle breeze in one's ears.
Upon hearing this, the guard beside him nodded. As he reached the door, he paused and couldn't help but turn back to ask, "Master, are you really planning to marry that Miss Gu?"
For some reason, he felt that Miss Gu was not as easy to control as other young ladies. If his master really married her, he was afraid that life would be even more difficult in the future.
"Just do your job and don't meddle in things that aren't your business."
Xu Yunzhi glared at the guard, who immediately shut his mouth and left.
Meanwhile, Gu Shuyan, who was playing around in the old lady's courtyard, had no idea that she had already been targeted by so many people before her birthday even arrived.
In her past life, Gu Shuyan's reputation was ruined, and everyone in the capital avoided her. Of course, apart from the scheming Lu Youming, no one wanted to pay her any attention, let alone care about her marriage!
"Grandmother, your granddaughter wants to set up two looms in the yard so that you can each have a new set of clothes made after the first month of the lunar calendar."
Gu Shuyan's weaving skills are excellent. For example, the set that Gu Renjie and Gu Yingjie wore when they went to the park before was very comfortable and cool.
It's a pity that that kind of fabric can no longer be woven, otherwise we could have made a few sets for each family member, so they wouldn't be so hot to wear in the summer.
Especially since the old lady is getting on in years, although she usually says she's not hot, she still sweats profusely on those truly hot days. If she's not careful and doesn't handle it properly, she can easily develop lung heat.
"Why bother with all that effort? You can buy anything in the capital. Why do you have to weave it yourself?"
The old lady strongly disapproved of Gu Shuyan's suggestion. Although she did not know how complicated weaving was, the old lady had been a young lady in her boudoir before, and embroidering just one garment was already quite complicated, not to mention weaving and dyeing the fabric herself.
"Grandmother, your granddaughter is really too bored. Just let your granddaughter do it. She can make two soft tidy ...
Gu Shuyan grabbed the old lady's sleeve, acting coquettishly while bringing up the child in Ouyang Jing's belly. Seeing her like this, the old lady ultimately didn't say anything to refuse.
"Alright, alright, do it if you want, just don't overwork yourself."
The old lady relented, and Gu Shuyan was overjoyed. She had even already chosen a loom. Now that she had the old lady's permission, even if the Ji family disagreed, they had no choice but to let her have her way.
If the old lady knew that Gu Shuyan had assumed she was soft-hearted and easy to talk to, she would probably have already changed her mind.
"Big sister, can Yuhe and I learn from you?"
Gu Yuxin was surprised that Gu Shuyan could even weave cloth. The thought of being able to weave all sorts of cloth that no one else could do sparked her curiosity.
"Of course you can. If you want to learn, just come to the North Campus, and I will definitely teach you properly."
Gu Shuyan smiled as she looked at the two women. As long as they took good care of the old lady, didn't oppose her, and didn't have any harmful intentions, Gu Shuyan was happy to teach them all her skills.
Ultimately, they're all family, blood relatives; even if the bones are broken, the tendons are still connected. Even if Second Master Gu isn't the old lady's biological son and is somewhat of a scoundrel, he's still the second master of the Marquis's mansion.
"Then please don't bother us, big sister."
Gu Yuhe has always been more lively than Gu Yuxin, and she speaks more freely.
Looking at the two girls' similar faces, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but smile knowingly. Perhaps the decision to move them to the old lady's courtyard was truly the right one.
"By the way, it's my eldest sister's birthday in a few days. Has she decided who she wants to invite to the manor to celebrate?"
Gu Shuyan's birthday is no small matter in the Gu family. After all, it's the first birthday of a young lady who has been missing for fifteen years. The whole family naturally attaches great importance to it.
"It's just a few people I know well. I don't know the others well, so there's no need for them."
Gu Shuyan was used to being carefree. As long as her family was safe and sound and happy on her birthday, she didn't need to invite people she didn't know well to spoil her mood.
"Will Miss Xu come too?"
Gu Yuhe blinked her big eyes, looking at Gu Shuyan with undisguised anticipation.
Xu Shan'er had been visiting Gu Shuyan's residence frequently over the past six months, so the three of them had developed a good relationship. In addition, since they were of similar age, they had more to talk about than when Xu Shan'er was with Gu Shuyan.
"Of course we'll invite Shan'er. We'll need you all to help entertain her."
Gu Shuyan could tell that these girls had a really good relationship. Since she had to entertain a lot of people that day, it wouldn't be bad to have the sisters help out. It would also be a good opportunity for them to develop their abilities.
"Thank you, elder sister. We will certainly not disgrace the Marquis's mansion."
Gu Yuhe and Gu Yuxin happily agreed. Although Gu Shuyan's words seemed unremarkable, asking them for help on such an important day showed that Gu Shuyan truly valued them.
Gu Yuxin glanced at Gu Shuyan gratefully, feeling even more fortunate that she had chosen to move to Yunxiang Courtyard.
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