Gu Sang raised an eyebrow and said, "We don't know anything about Second Aunt's family, so this matter won't get out. Besides, we're just going to buy things, so you can come along."
Upon hearing this, Zhang could only nod in agreement, and then went to town with Gu Sang.
The town has shops selling clothes, shoes, socks, and even jewelry—basically, all kinds of goods.
Zhang took Gu Sang to see the goods, and then they went to the embroidery workshop. The embroiderers there were all hired by Gu Anhe. He knew Gu Anping's temperament, and he wouldn't say anything if anyone asked. He was doing this for his own good.
Gu Sang picked out several outfits, including a pink tulle dress and several other rather ordinary clothes. These outfits together probably cost over a hundred coins. Gu Sang bought them at this price to avoid gossip if others knew the Gu family had bought so many clothes.
After buying these items, the two went to a jewelry shop. Gu Anping picked out a jade bracelet and a hairpin for Gu Sang. The hairpin was exquisitely crafted, and the jade was of good quality. Gu Sang liked it very much and, after buying it, went straight into the clothing shop.
"Miss, what style do you need? Let me show you."
"Let me see some of the most expensive clothes in your store."
"Alright, miss, please wait a moment, I'll go get you some clothes." The shopkeeper quickly responded, then called inside, "Sister Liu, come quickly and help the customer pick out some suitable clothes. Miss wants to buy clothes for her husband."
After the shopkeeper finished speaking, he ran to the kitchen.
Before long, Sister Liu came over and brought out several sets of clothes for Gu Sang.
"Miss, these outfits are all brand new. Our clothes are the most expensive here, and they're made with the best materials. Take a look and see which one you like. We'll give you a 20% discount."
"No need, these few sets will do." Gu Sang glanced at them.
"Miss, you are so young, beautiful, and talented that you look good in anything. These clothes will definitely make you look even more beautiful. Please don't refuse anymore, just buy them."
"Xiao Sang, look at me, I told you you're so young, you look good in anything."
"Let's go back first."
"Oh dear, look at my memory! It's already noon, we should head back. Little sister, let's go home."
"Let's go back first."
"Okay, let's go back."
"Sister-in-law, don't forget, next time I come, I'll buy some more fabric to take back." Gu Anping looked at the pile of clothes in her hands and couldn't help but sigh.
"You shouldn't buy any more clothes. Look at all the clothes your family has, we can't even buy them all. Besides, we're not short of money. Don't worry about it." Zhang glared at Gu Anping, then pulled Gu Sang out.
Gu Anping rolled his eyes as he watched Zhang's retreating figure, then shook his head helplessly and went back to selecting fabrics.
Gu Sang and Zhang Shi came out of the shop. Gu Sang didn't say a word the whole way, and Zhang Shi remained silent as well.
"Xiao Sang, what's wrong?" Seeing Gu Sang like this, Zhang thought she was upset because of what had just happened, so she quickly comforted her, "Xiao Sang, don't be angry. I know you're upset because of what happened to my second brother's family, but there's nothing I can do. Our family is dirt poor right now. Where would we get the money to buy them so many things? If it weren't for them, our family would have been rich by now, and we wouldn't be in this situation, only able to make a living by selling fabric."
“I’m not sad about this. I just feel that our family is so lucky to have met such a wonderful family like my second uncle’s,” Gu Sang said.
Hearing what Gu Sang said, Zhang was also very happy. She had watched Gu Anping grow up since he was a child, so she naturally understood his character. Therefore, she believed that Gu Anping would never do such a petty thing.
“Xiao Sang, you’re right. I’ve heard about what happened in my second uncle’s family. I’ve also heard that the whole thing was just a rumor spread by the villagers themselves. They just envy my second uncle and aunt’s good fortune.”
"Yes, I know. Second Uncle and Second Aunt are indeed a good couple," Gu Sang said with emotion. In this world, good people still have the upper hand.
"Xiao Sang, since you're alright, I'll be going now. I need to buy some meat today and make a bowl of herbal soup for my second brother."
"Okay, take care, sister-in-law," Gu Sang said.
"Okay, I'll be going now."
When Gu Anping returned, he saw Gu Sang standing in the courtyard, and he couldn't help but walk over.
"Xiao Sang, what are you doing here?"
Gu Sang turned to look at Gu Anping, "Big brother, I saw that the clothes my aunt bought were very nice. I was thinking of buying one to give to my second uncle, so I was waiting for you here to see which one he liked and then I would buy it."
"Oh, I see." Gu Anping frowned slightly, feeling a bit puzzled. Did her younger sister buy so many clothes for Gu Lao Er to wear? That's too unfair. Although Gu Lao Er is her second uncle, he's a scoundrel. Isn't it unwise of her to do this?
Thinking of this, Gu Anping couldn't help but say to Gu Sang, "Little sister, why are you buying so many clothes? I see that your second uncle's family is not well-off right now, so do you think it's appropriate for you to buy so many clothes? You'd better not buy them, so that it won't be a waste of money later."
"Brother, don't worry, I won't spend money recklessly. I didn't expect my second aunt to agree to buy clothes for my second uncle's family. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for her. Besides, I don't think these clothes are particularly expensive, so my second uncle and aunt should agree."
Seeing that Gu Sang was so insistent, Gu Anping didn't continue.
As soon as Gu Sang arrived home, Li Rong rushed over.
"Gu girl, why did you take so long? When I went to look for you just now, your front door was closed, and no one answered when I knocked. Where did you go? Did you go shopping?"
"No, I just went out for a bit. When I came back, I ran into my older brother. He was about to take me shopping for clothes, so it took a while. Don't worry about me," Gu Sang said with a smile, reassuring Li Rong.
Li Rong breathed a sigh of relief. "I thought you'd been kidnapped."
"Can't you wish me well for once?" Gu Sang said, both amused and exasperated.
"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore. Where are you going now?"
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