Grandpa Gu happily brought home the secret to turning white hair black, which he had bought at great expense. After returning home, he was given a good scolding by his wife!
What about turning gray hair black? He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) and sesame paste? Aren't these hair-darkening secrets that even normal people know?
That old woman who has no sense of romance!
Can these be the same?
This was bought with his allowance, and besides, isn't this supporting his granddaughter's bookstore?
Although she was angry with the old man, Madam Xu smoothed her hair and suspiciously instructed the kitchen to prepare a sesame paste for her every day, and to add he shou wu powder to her bathwater...
What woman doesn't love beauty?
It's just that time waits for no one.
Fortunately, the fine lines on her face were not too bad, otherwise she wouldn't even bother looking in the mirror.
"Reporting to the old lady, Madam Chen has sent an invitation, inviting you to her residence tomorrow to admire the lotus blossoms."
When the maidservant came to report, Old Madam Xu's face lit up with joy.
Madam Chen is still willing to associate with her, so it seems that the misunderstanding from last time has been resolved.
“Accept the invitation and tell the people sent by Madam Chen that I will definitely go there tomorrow.”
Old Mrs. Xu spoke in a cheerful tone, and anyone who heard it could tell that the old woman was happy.
The maidservant dared not delay, curtsied, and hurried off to collect the invitation...
At dinner time, when Gu Liulang returned from inspecting his own shop, he saw his grandfather glaring at him while his grandmother was beaming with joy.
What's going on?
He looked around discreetly for a long time, but didn't find any guests.
There were only three sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table, and there were no outsiders present.
"Grandfather, can you tell me what's wrong with Grandmother?"
"Alas, heavenly secrets cannot be revealed~"
"grandfather?"
"Eat, sleep, and tomorrow you'll take me to the country villa to go fishing."
"Huh?"
"What, you don't want to?"
"Oh no, it's a great honor to be able to go fishing with my grandfather."
Stop being silly and eat your food.
"Grandson obeys!"
......
Madam Chen's invitation was not only sent to the Gu residence, but also to the Princess's residence.
Qingyao has been very busy lately and is not at home all day.
Jiang Yue suddenly found herself with nothing to do, and felt rather uneasy.
The puppies at home have all grown up and now cling to her all day long, just like Xiaobai.
"Woof woof woof~"
Just as she was hesitating about whether to accept the invitation, Xiaobai bit her trouser leg, drooling.
"I'm accepting the invitation. I can't stay in this house any longer."
Jiang Yue smiled wryly. Although the hem of her skirt was wet with Xiao Bai's drool, she could still wear it after washing it.
"Yes, sir."
Steward Xiong obeyed the princess's orders and bowed as he withdrew.
"Woof woof woof~"
Little White now has "three wives and four concubines," and is taken care of by special people in the princess's mansion. Its pure white fur is a testament to its status.
"There won't be any danger. You stay home and watch the house. I'll bring you some delicious bones when I come back tomorrow~"
Jiang Yue's darling is still Xiao Bai.
No matter how beautiful or young other dogs are, they're not her absolute favorite.
With so many dogs, she only dotes on Xiaobai.
Xiaobai is a one-of-a-kind existence~
"Woof woof woof~"
Little White wags its tail happily, but being old, the frequency and amplitude of its tail wagging are noticeably slower than when it was younger.
"Alright, alright, bring some for the other dogs too. Are you satisfied now?"
Jiang Yue deduced the language that Xiaobai wanted to express by observing its micro-expressions.
After she made her promise, Little White licked its paws, clearly very satisfied.
If Jiang Yue hadn't never witnessed a dog becoming a spirit before, she would have suspected that Xiao Bai was one—it was incredibly cunning!
I played with Xiaobai and her children in the garden for a while as dusk fell.
Lanterns were lit in the corridors of the mansion for illumination.
Jiang Yue clapped her hands, signaling Xiao Bai to follow along; dinner was ready!
"Woof woof woof~"
Little White responded to its owner perfectly, and then a whole string of dogs followed behind its tail...
Having spent most of my life as a dog single, I never imagined I'd become a winner in the dog world!
Another day of loving its owner!
This scene drew envy from the wisteria growing in the corner.
When will it be able to roam freely between heaven and earth?
I really envy that silly dog; it gets its owner's love and can stay by its owner's side all the time.
Xiao Bai: I can't help but envy that.
County Lieutenant's Mansion——
After a busy day, Chen Haichao finally rode home.
It was dinnertime, and his wife and daughter were waiting for him to eat together. His heart skipped a beat.
Yes, a sudden realization.
The reason was that neither the wife nor the daughter looked well.
He immediately sensed something was wrong and desperately wanted to escape!
"Master~"
"Father~"
There's no escaping it!
The imposing Commandant Chen was quite humble in front of his wife and beloved daughter.
"Sigh~"
Can anyone tell him what happened at home?
"Sir, are you busy with official duties tomorrow?"
Madam Chen spoke with a smile, but her eyes were fixed on her daughter, leaving no room for refusal.
"Is there something you need, Madam? If Madam has arrangements, I will naturally take leave to help you resolve your worries."
Otherwise, would he still be able to get into the lady's bed?
"Tomorrow, I have invited the Old Madam of the Gu family and Princess Jiang to our home to enjoy the lotus flowers in the back garden. If you are not busy, would you like to join me in entertaining them?"
Madam Chen spoke first, taking the initiative.
Chen Xiuer's expression changed. Her mother had also hosted a banquet for Princess Jiang?
She then learned that Gu Liulang was Princess Jiang's adopted brother. Her mother was just randomly matchmaking him with another man; one plan failed, so she came up with another!
"Then I will naturally take leave to accompany my wife in entertaining our distinguished guests."
Chen Haichao smiled and then gave his daughter a "take care" look.
"Father, Mother, I have official business to attend to tomorrow—"
Chen Xiuer still wanted to struggle; she didn't want to look at each other anymore!
Even if she is old, does her family not have the money to pay the fine?
Even if her family doesn't want to help her, she's still a minor official with a salary, at least she can...
"Xiuer, do you still remember the word 'honesty' that your mother taught you when you were young?"
Madam Chen's voice turned cold. She picked up a stack of chopsticks, stood up, and left.
"Mother~"
Chen Xiuer wanted to shout, but she was afraid her mother would use this as an excuse...
Sigh...
After his wife left, Chen Haichao sat down, picked up the bowl and chopsticks she had used, and began to eat heartily with the rice, upholding the virtue of not wasting food.
Chen Xiuer couldn't eat anymore either. Seeing her father eating with relish, she asked in a bad mood:
"Father, why didn't you speak up for your daughter just now?"
“You don’t understand. If I were to embarrass your mother by helping you, I wouldn’t be able to sleep in the bed tonight. Therefore, I must protect your mother’s dignity.”
Chen Haichao found today's mushroom and meat soup quite delicious. Before he could finish his rice, he was scooping up some soup to drink.
Chen Xiuer was speechless and choked with sobs. Her argument was clearly a case of the father being afraid of the mother.
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