County's main favorite wife

Huarongzhai.

After these few days of self-cultivation, the old lady is much better.At this time, he just drank a bowl of porridge and was talking to Yuan's mother while leaning on the soft pillow.

The little servant girl came in and said, "Madam, Mrs. Chen is waiting outside the door, she has something to report."

"Let her in."

After Chen's mother came in, she relayed Gu Li's words to the old lady, and then said: "Old lady, the servant is incompetent and cannot teach Miss Li, please punish me."

The old lady's cheeks were flushed with anger, and she thought about it or let it go.Gu Li can't be provoked now, even if he asks her to come, he will be angry.

After waving mother Chen away, the old lady said angrily: "This girl is getting more and more shameless. I spared her once for King Rui's sake, but I didn't expect her to make more progress. She is really a wild girl who can't stand on the stage. The real lady in the TV series is different."

Mama Yuan came over to help the old lady pat her back. "Old madam, why don't you listen to advice? The doctor has already said that you are afraid of getting angry because of this illness. Why are you so angry about Miss Li? You are already very old, so think about it. "

"It's easy for you to say." The old lady lost her breath and coughed.

Mama Yuan beat her back and wiped her sweat by the side. After a lot of tossing, the old lady leaned back on the soft pillow again.

"What am I doing all my life for? Isn't it just for the Gu family to shine? Li'er's face looks like a fairy. If I am willing to strive for the Gu family, I will always favor her. But this girl is stubborn. Let me If you say good things, you will kill her and never marry, tell me, who can not be angry after hearing this?" The old lady learned her lesson this time, and spoke slowly, trying not to get excited.

"After all, I didn't grow up by your side, or I just don't have one heart with you." Yuan's mother brought a bowl of rock sugar pear soup, and fed it to the old lady spoon by spoon. "The Eldest Miss and the Second Miss have gone to Prince Rui's Mansion. The servants think this is what the Eldest Madam meant."

The old lady snorted coldly. "My boss wants one of Yin'er and Xuan'er to marry Li'er. It saves a lot of trouble. But I'm afraid it's just her wishful thinking in the end."

Qin Qi woke up after a nap and knew that Gu Li had gone home, so he felt bored.Xiaomi handed in a post, which was an invitation from Duke Wei's mansion. "The porter has just delivered it."

The banquet hosted by Mrs. Wei Guogong invited all the ladies to enjoy the lotus.The banquet was only three days later, Qin Qi took a look at the post, "The sisters of Duke Wei's family have reached the age to talk about marriage, right? There are a lot of posts in her family recently." She played with the invitation post , thought for a while, "It would be great if sister Li could accompany me."

Xiaomi said: "The Gu family will definitely receive the invitation."

Qin Qi clapped her hands, "That's right." She just said two words, and her excited expression collapsed again, "But I went to Prince Rui's Mansion before and injured my sister Li. This time..." Not to mention Gu Li, she was still hesitating .After much deliberation, she still decided to ask Gu Li if she wanted to go before making a decision.If Gu Li couldn't go, she wouldn't go either.

When the eldest princess heard that Qin Qi had gone out to Gu's house again, she worried: "Qi Qi doesn't know about Li'er's mother yet, so don't make trouble for Li'er."

The Gu family, Qingxueyuan.

After Gu Li finished practicing, he ushered in an unexpected guest, Gu Qian, the third lady of the Gu family.Among the four sisters of the Gu family, Gu Qian can be regarded as the one who has the best relationship with Gu Li.

"Why is the third sister coming here when you are free?" Gu Li let Gu Qian into the room, and Xiangmi brought tea and retreated.

"I just had nothing to do today. When I went to pay my respects to my grandmother, I heard that Sister Li was no longer a female celebrity. Although my grandmother looked ugly, she didn't say much. To be honest, I am envious of Sister Li's demeanor. Unfortunately, I can't do it myself." The envious look in Gu Qian's eyes did not seem to be fake.

Gu Li understands that he can resist because he has the ability to live and work without relying on the Gu family.But if Gu Qian did the same, it would probably be difficult for her to survive.These pampered flowers have long been unable to withstand the wind and rain.

"In the end, it's not because I didn't grow up in the Gu family. No matter how many rules the Gu family has, they can't control me. I don't owe the Gu family anything, and I don't expect anything from the Gu family. I came back because of the family relationship. If the family relationship is not there... "Gu Li smiled, "What is the Gu family?"

What is the Gu family?There are probably not many people in the whole capital who dare to say this sentence.The reputation of the Gu family is no worse than those of the duke's family. Not everyone can casually talk about the heritage of a century-old family.

The expression on Gu Qian's face was a little unnatural.Misses from rich families are always more sensitive.She could hear that there was something in Gu Li's words. "Sister Li, don't say that. You have been homeless since you were a child, and now that you finally come home, you naturally have to experience family affection. Although sisters are a bit arrogant, but sisters are sisters, and they have good hearts." Gu Qian is not good at words, these words The meaning of China's persuasion and peace is too obvious.

Gu Li didn't want to embarrass Gu Qian, "You're right. Third sister, I think the eldest sister and the second sister have started talking about kissing. You are the eldest daughter of the second room. Has the second aunt also started looking for someone for you?"

Gu Qianqiao blushed, lowered her head and said, "Sister Li, you're talking about me. You and the two sisters haven't made a kiss yet, so it's not my turn." She twisted the handkerchief, and her daughter I want to talk about my family's worries.

Gu Li just casually said that she was not interested in Gu Qian's marriage.Picking up the teacup and taking a sip of tea, Gu Li asked, "The elder sister and the second younger sister are going out today, why didn't you and the fourth younger sister go with them?"

Gu Qian raised her head and explained: "Princess Rui invited the two sisters over in the name of her cousin today, and Ying'er and I are not counted."

"Didn't it mean that sisters are sisters after all?" Gu Li laughed.

Gu Qian was taken aback for a moment, she didn't expect that Gu Li would use her words to ask her. "It's always... always different."

Gu Li nodded. "So, because I wasn't born by a mother, I'm not qualified to go, right?"

Gu Qian opened her mouth, she obviously came here to persuade the old lady to persuade her to make peace, so why did she seem to be treating Gu Li harshly by the Gu family?

"Sister Li, that's not what I meant..." Gu Qian hastily explained.

"I know. This is not your problem. Third sister, you have a gentle temper, and you are not suitable to get involved in the conflict between me and the Gu family. As a sister, I advise you to stay away from the Gu family and get married as soon as possible." Probably Gu Li's greatest kindness towards this woman.

Gu Qian didn't understand the meaning of Gu Li's words.But she knew very well that her errand might be a mess.How does this get back to grandma?

Gu Li looked at her frowning and troubled look, and said with a smile: "You go back to grandma, just say that I was touched by what you said, and I won't be as rude as before." After she finished speaking, she got up and pushed her away. The door, the meaning of seeing off guests could not be more obvious.

Gu Qian wanted to say a few more words, but she turned her head to look at Gu Li by the door. The sunlight outside shone on her bright and radiant face, she was so proud and self-restraining, which made her look so calculating, ugly and humble.After all, it is a girl's house, Gu Qian stopped talking, got up and left the room.The sunshine outside was just right, Gu Qian looked up, feeling that the dazzling sunlight was so warm.

When Jiang Mi came back from the outside, he was stunned when he saw Gu Qian leaving.Turning around, he asked Xiangmi who was packing up tea: "Sister, why is Miss San here?"

"Here to be a lobbyist to persuade peace." It was Gu Li who answered. "Perhaps my grandmother still expects me to get married to fight for the interests of the Gu family."

Xiangmi asked, "You went out for a walk, did you bring any news back?"

Jiang Mi proudly said: "Of course I have. Miss, guess who the eldest lady is interested in?"

Gu Li has a shadow of guessing games.When she was in Feiyejin Academy, her master asked her to guess riddles from time to time, and guess everything.Sometimes when she got stuck at a critical point in her practice, she went to ask the teacher, and the teacher innocently said: "Guess." Guess you are a big-headed ghost!How can martial arts rely on guesswork?It is too much to be in charge of the courtyard.Originally speaking, the words are unpredictable and profound, and few people can understand them, and they always say half a sentence, and the second half makes people guess.Guess there is a ghost!Later, the senior sister Yi Jiachenxu also inherited this bad habit, and she likes to guess riddles when she has nothing to do.Gu Xin is tired, there is no way to live this day!She was the first to go up the mountain, and she was basically crushed and abused by these few IQs when she grew up.

Seeing that Gu Li frowned, Xiangmi touched Jiangmi with his arm, "Don't be tricky, just say it!"

Jiang Mi said: "It's King Rui."

King Rui?Gu Li's brows were furrowed even tighter. "Prince Rui has a concubine. Could it be that Gu Yin is going to marry and become a child?" She hadn't thought of this at all.After bragging about the aristocratic family for a long time, the eldest lady is going to be a concubine?Isn't this a slap in the face?

Xiangmi thought for a while, and said: "There should be a side concubine. If..." The following words are not something she can say as a servant.

"You mean, if King Rui inherits the throne in the future, why would Gu Yin have the status of concubine, favoring the Gu family?" Gu Li said it for Xiangmi without any hesitation.

Xiangmi smiled and nodded.Miss is so smart.

"It's really a good plan!" Gu Li's smile was clear and cold.If the Gu family really intended to do so, it would be a big taboo for the emperor.Although she doesn't quite understand the twists and turns in the gate of the mansion, but when it comes to the emperor's mind, she does understand a little.She is Jiang Fengmin's disciple, and she was personally taught by the head of the academy, so she has a clearer understanding of the big picture of the government than the small calculations of the house.

When Qin Qi came to Gu's house, Gu Li was worrying about how to find out what happened back then.

"What is Sister Li thinking?" Qin Qi asked.

"It's nothing." Gu Li didn't intend to tell Qin Qi about his hatred.The little rabbit is innocent and innocent, and shouldn't be contaminated by these hatreds.

Qin Qi showed Gu Li the invitation from Duke Wei's mansion, "Will sister Li go?"

"You want me to accompany you?" Gu Li glanced at the post, the Gu family would never be absent from such a banquet.

"Well... If you leave my sister, I'll go. If you don't leave my sister, I won't go either." Qin Qi's heart and eyes were full of admiration for Gu Li, and he didn't hide it at all.

Gu Li looked at the invitation card again, and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll accompany you."

"Great!" Qin Qi hugged Gu Li happily, and buried his head in Gu Li's arms, rubbing and rubbing.Sister Li's breasts are so soft!

"Qiqi, if you want to check something that happened many years ago, where should you start?" Gu Li asked tentatively.

Qin Qi raised her head, blinked her big eyes and thought for a while, "Is it a rich family?" Seeing Gu Li nodding, she continued: "If it's not easy to ask the master directly, then of course you should ask the servants. A close maid, or a housekeeper .”

"Housekeeper?" Gu Limao said suddenly.Gu Jian, the housekeeper of the Gu residence, is an old man in the residence, so he must know a lot.

"What does Sister Li want to check? I can help." Qin Qi said positively.

"I want to know how father and mother met in the first place." Gu Li was afraid that Qin Qi would become suspicious, so he made up such a incident casually.

Qin Qi frowned, "Why is Sister Li suddenly interested in this matter?" She is naive, but she also notices many things.Gu Li hadn't paid much attention to the Gu family or even his own father before, why did he suddenly become interested?

Gu Li reached out and tapped her forehead, "You, you have too many questions."

"Okay, I just don't ask." Qin Qi stroked his forehead, acting cute.

Gu Li pulled Qin Qi's wrist and lost a little internal energy, making Qin Qi feel better.The two of them played guessing games in the room, and it took an hour.

After sending Qin Qi away, Gu Li thought for a while and asked Jiang Mi, "How much do you know about the housekeeper, Gu Jian?"

"He has two sons and one daughter, no matter who he marries, they are all assigned to the family's slaves." Jiangmi replied.

Gu Li thought for a while and asked, "Is there anyone or anything he cares about?"

"His little grandson just started to walk this year. The servant girl loves looking after Butler Gu very much." Jiang Mi seemed to understand Gu Li's intentions, "Miss is planning to force Butler Gu to ask about the past?"

"If the Gu family had participated in what happened back then, he would have known about it." Gu Li had already made up his mind and didn't want to wait any longer.After asking about the housekeeper Gu's residence, she walked directly from the roof.

Gu Jian has served the Gu family for many years, and he and his family also entered the courtyard once.It was time to prepare dinner, and the entire Gu family was very busy.Gu Li went into Gu Jian's yard and quickly found the room of the toddler.She took a small dress from the child and took it away without disturbing anyone.

After dinner, Gu Li took Jiangmi and Xiangmi to the ancestral hall to worship Yao Chuxue. "Go ask the butler to come over."

Gu Jian has always been respectful and indifferent to this Miss Li who has just come back.He knew that this lady was a pawn used by the Gu family to get married. He could not offend this lady, but he also had no need to flatter her. After all, this lady was just a useful pawn in the hearts of the Gu family.

Gu Jian followed Jiangmi to the ancestral hall.Gu Jian felt very strange that Gu Li would come to the ancestral hall.After all, it's not a new year's festival, and it's not Yao Chuxue's birthday and death sacrifice, so why come to the ancestral hall?

"Miss Li." Gu Jian's etiquette was very considerate.

Gu Li was kneeling on the futon, clasped his hands together and prayed for his mother.Hearing Gu Jian's voice, she opened her eyes. "Housekeeper, you are an old man of the Gu family. I just went back home, and many things are still unclear. So I want to ask you something, and I hope the housekeeper will tell the truth to me."

Gu Jian bowed and said, "You order."

"When my mother died in childbirth, did my father go to see it?" Gu Li didn't look back.She stared at Yao Chuxue's spirit seat in front of her.

Gu Jian hesitated for a moment, "The Elder Master went to see it. But Mrs. Yao had passed away by the time I went."

"What about before?" Gu Li asked.

"I don't know." Gu Jian's voice was very calm.

Gu Li turned his head and looked at the old housekeeper who was still respectful even though he was standing behind him. "You have served the Gu family for decades, what can the Gu family do that can be hidden from your eyes? Don't you know?"

Gu Jian said: "Miss Li, this matter was a secret back then. The Gu family has strict rules, and the Eldest Master's behavior is a big taboo in the Gu family. How could the Eldest Master let others know?"

Gu Li nodded. "What you said makes sense." She took out the small clothes she took earlier and threw them in front of Gu Jian, "Unfortunately, I don't believe it. Butler, I'm not a very patient person, I have to listen to the truth."

Gu Jian's face changed when he saw the grandson's clothes.The butlers in the gate of the mansion were all fine men, and they understood Gu Li's meaning at a glance.Gu Jian bent even lower. "Miss Li, this old slave is telling the truth. I really don't know if the old master went to see Mrs. Yao privately."

Gu Li stood up, walked in front of Gu Jian, and looked at the old man who was dying.It took a long time before he said: "In that case, I'll take care of the housekeeper. I don't have anything to ask, you can go."

After Gu Jian bowed and saluted, he turned and left.Jiang Mi at the side said strangely: "Miss, he didn't say anything."

"He won't say it. How can the butler of the Gu family not be strict with his mouth?" Gu Li picked up the incense sticks on the incense table, counted three and lit them on the ever-burning lamp, and bowed three times to Yao Chuxue's spiritual seat.Jiangmi came over to take the incense and put it in the incense burner.

"Miss knows he won't say anything?" Jiang Mi didn't understand, "This...why does miss ask him?"

Gu Li smiled slightly, "In order to frighten the snakes."

At night, the study in the front yard.

Gu Jian told Gu Haozhi verbatim what Gu Li asked him today. "Master, did Miss Li find out something?"

Gu Haozhi frowned. "After so many years, what can she find out? Besides, even if she finds out, this matter has nothing to do with us. The things back then were all done by Mrs. Wu, and I didn't harm Chuxue. Maybe, she just wanted to know about my There is a bit of affection for Chuxue. This girl is getting more and more worry-free."

"My lord, this old slave thinks that Miss Li came back to investigate the cause of Mrs. Yao's death. If she knows the truth, I'm afraid it won't be kind." Gu Jian talked to Gu Li alone for the first time today, feeling that Gu Li The feeling is cold.Heartbreakingly cold.

"I see." Gu Haozhi was a little annoyed.He just recognized a daughter and came back, so it felt like he recognized a trouble and came back. "Go back quickly, don't be discovered by that girl."

"Yes."

Gu Li leaned against the back window of the study, listening to the conversation in the room, he finally understood.Gu Haozhi, so you know everything.

Three days later, the five young ladies of the Gu family attended the Lotus Appreciation Banquet at Duke Wei's Mansion together.The Gu family's carriage has no privileges, and it stopped when it reached the gate.The Gu family sisters got out of the car one by one and entered the gate.Sure enough, at the second gate, Gu Li saw Qin Qi's mahogany carriage.Qin Qi was sitting in the carriage waiting for Gu Li.

Seeing Gu Li, Xiaomi immediately raised the curtain of the car and told Qin Qi.Qin Qi poked his head out of the carriage, and yelled crisply, "Sister Li!"

Gu Li looked at Qin Qi who jumped off the carriage and threw himself into his arms, and reached out to touch her forehead. "How long have you been waiting?"

"It's only been a while." Qin Qi smiled, these days she was hanging out with Gu Li, occasionally sneaking up, and even kissing Gu Li on the cheek, Gu Li has also started to get used to it.She looked up at Gu Li's bright red lips, really wanting to be kissed by sister Li.

The two hug each other like no one else, even if they are both women, they are not dignified enough in the eyes of others.Others didn't dare to say anything to Princess Feng'an, and their eyes of accusation fell on Gu Li.Does Gu Li care about these things?of course not.She grabbed Qin Qi who was hanging on her body and asked her to stand upright, then took Qin Qi's hand and went to the backyard garden together.

The backyard of Duke Wei's mansion is very large, and a large pond has been built.The lotus in the pond is in full bloom, slim and graceful, without vines or branches.The ladies and wives who came early were all admiring the lotus around the pond.Seeing the arrival of Princess Feng'an, everyone couldn't help but salute.Qin Qi waved his small hand, "Ladies and gentlemen, don't be too polite."

She is wearing a water pink dress today, matched with her double ring bun with bells hanging on it, giving people a lively and playful feeling.Gu Li, who was standing with her, was wearing a moon-white dress today, and his face was unparalleled in elegance.Around her waist is a bright red ruby ​​silk sash, which is the sword tassel Qin Qi gave her before.It was tied to the sword and hung around her waist, which just added color to her simple and elegant body.

"Is that the Gu family's newly recognized daughter?" Mrs. A, who knew Gu Li, asked Mrs. B beside her.

"It's her. Look at her face. I guess this is why the Gu family recognizes her." Mrs. B said.

"Beauty is really beautiful. It's just too gorgeous, so it's inevitable that it's not dignified enough." Mrs. A looked at her daughter beside her, yes, not dignified enough.

Mrs. B covered her mouth with a handkerchief, and said in a low voice: "I heard that her mother is a pipa player in a band. How dignified is she?"

People around him were talking about it, but Gu Li had good ears and could hear it clearly.She raised her head, looked at the two ladies who were talking about her and smiled slightly.The two ladies were stunned for a moment.Gu Li's smile is like the wind blowing when peach blossoms are in full bloom.It is bright and has a delicate fragrance, which can almost attract people's souls away.

"Sister Li!" Qin Qi was jealous when he saw Gu Li smiling at the others.Don't let others see Sister Li's smile, they will take Sister Li away!

"What's wrong?" Gu Li lowered his head and asked without smiling.

Qin Qi had long been used to seeing Gu Li's smile, but now he was still dizzy seeing it. "No...it's nothing..." Qin Qi sucked in his saliva.Her sister Li is really "beautiful and delicious".

The author has something to say: I am really frightened by the code words today. The network at home is suddenly disconnected, and I am so worried that the coded characters cannot be sent out.Fortunately, Mr. Wang connected at the last moment, it was scary~~~~~