Chapter 47 Qin Lao
"Instead of spending time daydreaming, you might as well think about improving your studies. Your eldest brother is stationed at the border, your second brother is a master of painting, and your third brother is a top-notch martial artist. What about you?" Gu Ruanci asked.
Gu Yuxuan smiled and said, "I'm the most considerate..."
Gu Ruanci did not refute, nor did he rebuke.
She didn't expect her fifteen-year-old brother to understand too many things too early like those teenagers whose families were not so happy.
However, what Gu Yuxuan said next caught her attention.
"That Ye Chengyun wants to gamble with me again. He really doesn't learn his lesson."
Gu Ruanci asked, "What does he want to bet on this time?"
"The winner of the Dou Yin Lu competition for Earth Mother's birthday is still his cousin." Gu Yuxuan said dissatisfiedly, "I ignored him."
"He really doesn't learn his lesson."
The Ye family, the last time Ye Keguan went to Emperor Xuan to see Ye Hesheng's tablet, Gu Ruanci had not yet caused trouble for them, but this Ye Chengyun was always jumping around there.
While they were talking, a servant came to inform them that Zhuang Hefeng had bought new clothes for the young masters and Gu Ruanci, and asked them to come over and take a look.
When they arrived at the main hall, the master who was waiting to be measured was already waiting there respectfully, talking to Zhuang Hefeng.
Gu Yulou looked bored, he wasn't picky about his clothes.
Gu Yuting was also calm and composed, and his clothes only needed to be simple and elegant.
Seeing that the siblings had also arrived, Zhuang Hefeng immediately greeted them.
"Soft words, Yuxuan, come here quickly, your second and third brothers have already taken measurements."
When the master saw Gu Ruanci, the smile on his face made her face full of smiles.
"This must be the Princess of Chaoyang County, right? She's so beautiful, like a fairy from the Ninth Heaven..."
For a profession like theirs, speaking flattering words is as easy as eating and drinking water.
Zhuang Hefeng was very happy and continued, "My daughter has a good temperament. You must put more thought into making clothes for her."
The chef immediately replied, "Don't worry, Madam, you are a regular customer of our store. We will do all these things without you asking. We just received the order this morning, but it will definitely be placed after the County Master..."
Zhuang Hefeng heard this and said hurriedly, "That's not necessary. We may not be able to pay attention to every detail when rushing to complete a project. Quality is our priority. Besides, the first person to arrive might be in a hurry."
As the master measured Gu Ruanci, he said, "It's in time. The eldest daughter of the Zhou family prepared it for the Earth Mother's birthday in a few days. She said that her brother will definitely be the champion again this year, and she will stand beside him in new clothes when the time comes."
The master's words made the Gu family's smiles lose their original vitality, and she suddenly remembered the conflict between the two families.
"I'm sorry, Madam. I didn't mean to bring that up..."
"It's okay. We haven't done anything to offend them. We don't feel guilty when we hear their names. Besides, you need to make a living running this business. We won't interfere with the kind of guests you receive. There's only one thing: the clothes you give my daughter must be unique."
Zhuang Hefeng said this magnanimously without any accusation.
The master was no longer as lively as before. He must have been feeling very upset and afraid of saying something he shouldn't say.
It was almost evening when the master left the Shouguo Mansion with the measurements and the fabrics he had prepared.
Ever since Zhuang Hefeng heard that Zhou Qinzhu had made clothes in advance to celebrate Zhou Yuqi's victory, he had been asking people to make a few more for Gu Ruanci.
She also personally turned over and over the fabrics.
Gu Ruanci also chose to cooperate with her mother's unwillingness to admit defeat.
After dinner, when Gu Congyun came back, Zhuang Hefeng brought up the matter.
Gu Congyun was silent for a moment, then said, "On this point, it seems our family really doesn't have much competitiveness. Last year, the only one who had a chance to compete with Zhou Yuqi, Lian Yuyan, seems to have run into some problems. But that's just the young people's business, so there's no need for us to get too involved."
Zhuang Hefeng said, "I know that, but I feel uncomfortable when I think of the Zhou family doing well in any way. They must have exaggerated the story about the Little Medical Fairy. I believe the Little Medical Fairy is not blind and would not choose such a corrupt person as her disciple. But I really don't understand the matter of music, and I don't want to see the Zhou family so proud."
Gu Yuting smiled and advised, "Mother, if the boss hadn't said that today, we wouldn't have bothered to inquire about it. We didn't pay much attention to this matter anyway, so we could just continue to ignore it."
"No, now that I know, there's no way I can pretend I don't know..."
Zhuang Hefeng has despised the Zhou family from the bottom of his heart over the years. Since he was not often in Dizhou before, and Gu Ruanci had not returned yet, he did not bother with them too much.
The situation is different now. Seeing that ungrateful Zhou family living so well right under his nose, how could it be possible?
"Mother, when I visited the Prime Minister's residence today, besides Sister Yixian, I also met a few other friends. One of them was Lian Yuyan, who had a chance to win the championship last year. I heard that her zither skills are comparable to Zhou Yuqi's, but some people have preconceived notions. If there's a way to improve her, she should surpass Zhou Yuqi."
After Gu Ruanci finished speaking, Zhuang Hefeng's eyes brightened.
"That's a good idea, but no one in our family knows anything about music, and since she's so good, there's nothing we can do to help her."
Gu Congyun nodded and said, "During your family reunion banquet, Master Qin did come. He politely said that if you wanted to learn, he could come and teach you personally. But if you really ask him, he might not have the time, right?"
Gu Ruanci said, "Since Master Qin has said it, he must be sincere. People with such a long-standing reputation like them naturally don't make promises casually. Please ask father to invite Master Qin. If he agrees to come to the mansion, I will invite these sisters to a small gathering. Then, let Master Qin give Lian Yuyan some advice. Maybe it will have a significant effect."
Gu Congyun hesitated for a moment and then agreed.
Unexpectedly, after receiving the invitation, Mr. Qin accepted the post without any hesitation and confirmed the time with the person who delivered the letter.
Gu Ruanci was not surprised and immediately sent invitations to the four sisters.
The Shouguo Mansion attached great importance to this. This was the first time that Gu Ruanci hosted and invited friends, and he absolutely could not make people feel uncomfortable.
Gu Yuxuan was busy running around, doing all the logistical work, and also told Gu Ruanci in advance the preferences and tastes of several ladies that he had found out.
On the appointed day, several sisters came as invited, and they all brought gifts.
"Sisters, please come in quickly. Master Qin is coming over soon. Would you like to meet him while you can?"
Everyone was very excited, especially Lian Yuyan. She had just expressed her wish to Gu Ruanci, but she didn't expect it to come true so soon.
While waiting, she was a little absent-minded.
When Qin Lao arrived and Gu Ruanci went to greet him, Qin Lao stroked his gray beard and quietly asked Gu Ruanci, "Junior Sister, you can guide all of them by yourself, why bother me?"
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