Chapter 392 Looking at Each Other
The Meng family and the Gu family had long since lost contact, and with the Earl's Mansion gradually declining, Meng Wei was unwilling to be gossiped about.
But her thoughts were just her thoughts. In the past, Madam Meng knew she couldn't climb the social ladder to the Marquis's mansion, so she behaved quite well. But ever since she contacted her aunt, her mind started to wander.
Upon hearing Meng Wei's words, Gu Shuyan understood what Meng Wei meant, so she smiled at her and dropped the subject.
"I didn't see my aunt when I went to Yunxiang Courtyard today. Didn't she come with my great-aunt?"
Gu Shuyan's gaze fell on Gu Yuxin. Usually, the mother and daughter were almost inseparable, but today they were unusually absent.
"She seemed to be getting ready in the house, perhaps from the family she had chosen before visiting her grandmother today."
When Gu Yuxin said that, Gu Shuyan remembered that in her previous life, He Yin had also gone to meet a family whose matriarch was in charge of matchmaking on the second day of the second lunar month.
Unfortunately, He Yin ultimately did not fall for him.
Thinking back to her past life, He Yin immediately set her sights on her father upon returning home. She wondered if He Yin would make the same choice this time.
With a plan in mind, Gu Shuyan's face showed a more genuine smile.
The three of them walked together and strolled around the garden for about half an hour before the old lady's maid came to invite them back for dinner.
Following the maid back, the three of them had just reached the entrance of Yunshan Garden when they encountered He Yin, who was dressed in a magnificent manner.
Today, He Yin wore a brocade jacket with hibiscus flowers and a dark green pleated skirt with carved patterns. The golden hairpin on her head shimmered in the sunlight with every movement she made. In addition, He Yin had a small face and a cherry-like mouth, making her even more charming and beautiful than when we first met.
Good morning, Auntie!
Although He Yin wasn't much older than Gu Shuyan, and was even closer in age to Meng Wei, she was still their elder. So, when they saw her, the four of them still had to show the respect due to juniors.
"Good morning, Shu'er. Good morning, everyone."
He Yin had always been somewhat ingratiating towards Gu Shuyan. After all, one has to bow one's head when under someone else's roof. In addition, Gu Shuyan was of very high status and had now become the fiancée of the current prime minister. Even so, He Yin had no choice but to please her.
As for Gu Yuxin and Gu Yuhe, who were also daughters of the Marquis's family, He Yin didn't take them seriously at all because they were only born to concubines from the second branch of the family.
As for Meng Wei, she was completely ignored by He Yin. In her opinion, the Earl's Mansion had already declined, and her cousin was only a sixth-rank official, so this cousin was not worth mentioning at all.
"Aunt, you're all dressed up so formally today, is there something good happening?" Gu Shuyan asked knowingly.
He Yin was delighted upon hearing this and tilted her head slightly, saying, "My aunt arranged a marriage for me a couple of days ago. I heard that they have now reached the fifth rank and are a very ambitious person. We arranged to meet at a teahouse today, so that's why..."
He Yin's cheeks flushed as she spoke.
"Then I must congratulate my aunt."
Looking at He Yin's shy expression, Gu Shuyan and the others congratulated her in unison.
If you're so happy now, I hope He Yin won't be too disappointed when she sees people later.
After exchanging pleasantries, the group went into the dining room in the courtyard together.
Today, in addition to the men from the outer courtyard, several concubines from the back courtyard were also summoned. Together with the He family mother and daughter and the Meng family grandfather and grandson, the room was soon packed with people.
Upon entering the room, Gu Yuxin and Gu Yuhe immediately saw Aunt Qiao. When they saw Aunt Qiao's eager and ardent gaze directed at them, they were both taken aback and then turned their faces away.
Aunt Qiao thought the two men would be happy to see her, or at least give her a smile if they weren't. But she never expected that they would ignore her.
Just as Aunt Qiao was wondering what had happened, the old lady suddenly spoke up: "It's rare that everyone is here today, so I, this old woman, will do my part. After dinner, isn't He Yin going to meet her partner's parents? We elders have nothing else to do anyway, so why don't we all go with He Yin and help her take a good look?"
The old lady usually stays at home most of the year, and especially in the last two years, she rarely goes out. Today, seeing so many people in the house, she was so happy that she decided to go out and stretch her legs.
Upon hearing the old lady's words, everyone turned to look at He Yin. Seeing that He Yin was dressed elegantly and had a flushed face, they realized why she had arrived so late.
“Mother, the children can go to the house with their aunt. If you want to go out for a walk, your daughter-in-law will bring Shuer and Xiner to accompany you.”
Having been married into the Marquis's household for decades, Lady Ji understood the old lady's personality. She must have overheard Madam He and Old Madam Meng discussing the outside world recently and wanted to go out and see for herself.
“Nephew’s wife, don’t worry. My cousin is also Yin’er’s elder. With her here, the child will surely be bolder and less timid.”
The old lady personally accompanied them to the house for the inspection, which was not a bad thing for the He family, but from a certain perspective, it was a very good thing.
After all, given the status of the old lady of the Marquis's mansion, with such a powerful backer, the other party would probably have to think more highly of He Yin.
“Mother, Aunt, since this matter concerns my cousin, why don’t we listen to her opinion?”
Logically speaking, it shouldn't be appropriate for Gu Shuyan to speak at this time, since it's not appropriate for a junior to say anything about the affairs of their elders.
However, as the only daughter of Marquis Yi'an, Gu Shuyan was deeply loved by her family, so even if she spoke up, no one said anything bad about her.
"Shu'er is right, it's more appropriate for He Yin to decide this matter."
The old lady thought Gu Shuyan's words were correct, and immediately turned her questioning gaze to He Yin.
"With her aunt by her side, He Yin was naturally delighted."
He Yin and Madam He thought alike, and they wholeheartedly agreed that the old lady should go along.
As the saying goes, it's a fool not to take advantage of a good deal, so she took this matchmaking very seriously. Especially since the other party came from a good family and was hardworking, if she could successfully marry into such a family, she would be set for life.
As Gu Shuyan picked up some food, she kept an eye on He Yin's expression. Seeing that He Yin seemed very satisfied with the man she had chosen, she couldn't help but smile.
What kind of interesting expression will He Yin have when she finally sees the other person?
After the meal, the old lady gave a few instructions to the younger generation, and then left the Marquis's residence with Madam He and Madam Meng. Because she was worried about the old lady, Madam Ji also went along.
As the only mistress of the Gu family, Gu Shuyan naturally had to entertain Mengwei.
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