Aunt Zhao stroked her belly and glanced at Gu Shuang. Seeing tears in the corners of her eyes, she didn't know what was going on and why she looked so sad. She was puzzled.
Just then, Gu Ying gently said in her soft voice, "Auntie, Qi Dafeng is not a coincidence. Is the Ye family really suitable for my fourth younger sister? I sincerely feel that Fu Xunzhi is a good choice. If you believe me, my fourth younger sister will definitely have a happy, peaceful and smooth life."
Aunt Zhao was stunned. Ever since Gu Ying publicly fell into the water, she had become a little different from before.
Moreover, because of the two's joint effort to calculate Mrs. Liu and Gu Jia's actions, she still had some trust in Gu Ying.
Besides, she had also helped her keep the child in her belly.
In her heart, Gu Ying was possessed by a fairy who could foresee the future and arbitrarily change a person's destiny, and should not be desecrated.
"Ah Ying... it's not that Auntie doesn't believe you, it's just that this Fu Xunzhi..."
When she went out and saw him once, she only felt that he looked too ordinary. His temperament was gentle and honest, and at first glance he was a good-tempered person.
But what's the use of being good-tempered?
Can he give her Shuang'er good days?
Gu Ying smiled charmingly and whispered a few words in Aunt Zhao's ear.
Aunt Zhao's eyes lit up.
"Is what Ah Ying said true?"
"Of course it's true."
"That's good." Aunt Zhao stood up leaning on her waist. After struggling for a while, she seemed to have made up her mind and laughed, "I'll listen to Ah Ying this time. Since Gongzi Fu has come to propose marriage in good faith, he should be given a chance."
Gu Shuang suddenly raised her head, and her long curled eyelashes trembled slightly. She said incredulously, "Mother..."
My second sister is really amazing.
I wonder how she persuaded my mother.
Aunt Zhao thought her daughter was aggrieved and unwilling to marry down, and she gently touched Gu Shuang's hand and sighed softly, "Oh, Shuang'er, mother may have to wrong you... But you have to believe your mother and second sister, we must be doing this for your own good. Your mother is still a madam now, and your status as an illegitimate daughter is here. Since Gongzi Fu is willing to come and propose to you in person and take you as his proper wife and mistress, your mother thinks he is a reliable and trustworthy person."
After she finished speaking, she smiled again and said, "Let's just listen to your second sister on this marriage. I'll agree to it."
Gu Shuang still hadn't reacted. She wasn't aggrieved at all!
She was so happy she couldn't even react properly.
Where would she feel wronged?
Gu Ying was worried that Aunt Zhao would see something amiss, so she directly took her out the door, "Let's go, Auntie. Today the other family came over for a joyous occasion, so we might as well keep them for lunch. By evening, the lantern festival in the city will start, and I will take my fourth younger sister and Gongzi Fu out for a walk to let them get acquainted with each other first."
Aunt Zhao accepted it very quickly, "I just don't know if Shuang'er likes Fu Xunzhi's type. Meeting him will be good too."
"At the winter hunt I did have some dealings with him. Gongzi Fu looks decent enough, with a honest and steadfast appearance. His complexion is also fair, only his features are not as delicate. But he looks quite scholarly."
Aunt Zhao also thought that people from a family of scholars and officials for generations, who can read and write, will have a good future.
The Lantern Festival in Bianjing is very lively every year.
Although there is a taboo between men and women, on the night of the Lantern Festival, young unmarried men and women can also go out together to enjoy the lantern lights and secretly express their feelings to each other.
Aunt Zhao consented to Gu Ying's suggestion. With Gu Ying around, she was not worried that Fu Xunzhi would do anything improper.
The two returned to the front hall together and met Fu Xunzhi and his family.
Looking again at the dozen or so red wooden gift boxes placed in the flower hall, and the neat folds of silks and satins on the lacquered trays, as well as the exquisite and luxurious gold and silver jewelry.
It was evident how sincere Fu Xunzhi was in proposing to Gu Shuang.
This was the first time Gu Ying had seen him since the grand wedding.
He wore a clean, soft, bright red straight-cut robe, with warm gray squirrel fur trim on the cuffs and collar, and a shy smile on his face. He looked very amiable and loyal.
He looked at her frankly and openly, his eyes were clear without any flirtatiousness like other men.
Gu Ying remembered that when she had just reborn, she wanted to marry him. At that time, she valued his sincerity and faithfulness.
Now looking back, it turned out that she and the prince, as well as her fourth younger sister and him, were all matches made in heaven.
She was moved, and smiled at him.
He also bent his lips.
The prince's wife was the bright moon in the sky.
He was just mundane dust and dirt. Having seen her once in this life was an immense blessing.
In the future, he would wholeheartedly treat Gu Shuang well.
In the afternoon.
The Marquis's residence was set up with several tables.
The Fu family and the Gu family had a lively family reunion meal.
The women were behind the screen, and the men were in front of it.
Fu Xunzhi was not good at scheming and flattering in the political arena, but in the Gu family, he left Gu Boyan quite impressed.
Through the hazy light silk screen, Aunt Zhao let Gu Shuang take a look for herself at Fu Xunzhi's appearance and build.
She thought that if her daughter did not agree, she would have to say something nice about Fu Xunzhi anyway.
Unexpectedly, Gu Shuang was quite satisfied with Fu Xunzhi. She shyly nodded, agreeing to it.
Although Aunt Zhao was very puzzled, thinking that there must be something wrong with her daughter based on her expression, Master Gu was a weak-willed man, but he was handsome in his youth, elegant and dashing.
This Fu Xunzhi was just an ordinary man without any distinctive features.
But looking at her shy expression, she didn't say much.
She ordered the servants to prepare the carriage and hand warmer so that the young ladies and gentlemen of the household could go out to enjoy the lantern festival in the evening.
What puzzled Gu Ying was that Gu Jia and Jiang Yin had not yet returned.
But she didn't think too much about it either. After lunch, everyone chatted for a while.
By then, it was evening.
In the dusk, snowflakes fluttered.
Gu Wan claimed to be sick and refused to go out. She directly returned to her own courtyard with Wang.
When she left, she couldn't help looking scornfully at Gu Shuang and Aunt Zhao. She mocked sarcastically, "I thought when the one surnamed Zhao took over the family, she would arrange an incredible marriage for her own daughter. It's just this Fu Xunzhi? A petty official of the fifth rank is nothing."
There was a flash of hatred in Wang's eyes. She couldn't speak, but her expression said it all.
She also looked down on Fu Xunzhi, and her eyes were full of ridicule towards Aunt Zhao.
Gu Wan indignantly said, "A vulgar woman only deserves a husband like that. Mother, you'll see, I must marry better than Gu Shuang."
Wang said nothing.
Gu Wan also felt it was meaningless to talk to herself, irritably biting her lips before flinging her sleeves and leaving.
Seeing Wang and Gu Wan's departing backs, Gu Shuang pouted her lips happily and said excitedly, "It's good they're not going... we sisters can have fun."
Gu Ying nodded.
Seeing Aunt Zhao busying about, she held her and said, "Auntie, just let my fourth younger sister ride in the same carriage as me, don't bother about it. I'll send her back myself later."
Aunt Zhao stroked her belly and glanced at Gu Shuang. Seeing tears in the corners of her eyes, she didn't know what was going on and why she looked so sad. She was puzzled.
Just then, Gu Ying gently said in her soft voice, "Auntie, Qi Dafeng is not a coincidence. Is the Ye family really suitable for my fourth younger sister? I sincerely feel that Fu Xunzhi is a good choice. If you believe me, my fourth younger sister will definitely have a happy, peaceful and smooth life."
Aunt Zhao was stunned. Ever since Gu Ying publicly fell into the water, she had become a little different from before.
Moreover, because of the two's joint effort to calculate Mrs. Liu and Gu Jia's actions, she still had some trust in Gu Ying.
Besides, she had also helped her keep the child in her belly.
In her heart, Gu Ying was possessed by a fairy who could foresee the future and arbitrarily change a person's destiny, and should not be desecrated.
"Ah Ying... it's not that Auntie doesn't believe you, it's just that this Fu Xunzhi..."
When she went out and saw him once, she only felt that he looked too ordinary. His temperament was gentle and honest, and at first glance he was a good-tempered person.
But what's the use of being good-tempered?
Can he give her Shuang'er good days?
Gu Ying smiled charmingly and whispered a few words in Aunt Zhao's ear.
Aunt Zhao's eyes lit up.
"Is what Ah Ying said true?"
"Of course it's true."
"That's good." Aunt Zhao stood up leaning on her waist. After struggling for a while, she seemed to have made up her mind and laughed, "I'll listen to Ah Ying this time. Since Gongzi Fu has come to propose marriage in good faith, he should be given a chance."
Gu Shuang suddenly raised her head, and her long curled eyelashes trembled slightly. She said incredulously, "Mother..."
My second sister is really amazing.
I wonder how she persuaded my mother.
Aunt Zhao thought her daughter was aggrieved and unwilling to marry down, and she gently touched Gu Shuang's hand and sighed softly, "Oh, Shuang'er, mother may have to wrong you... But you have to believe your mother and second sister, we must be doing this for your own good. Your mother is still a madam now, and your status as an illegitimate daughter is here. Since Gongzi Fu is willing to come and propose to you in person and take you as his proper wife and mistress, your mother thinks he is a reliable and trustworthy person."
After she finished speaking, she smiled again and said, "Let's just listen to your second sister on this marriage. I'll agree to it."
Gu Shuang still hadn't reacted. She wasn't aggrieved at all!
She was so happy she couldn't even react properly.
Where would she feel wronged?
Gu Ying was worried that Aunt Zhao would see something amiss, so she directly took her out the door, "Let's go, Auntie. Today the other family came over for a joyous occasion, so we might as well keep them for lunch. By evening, the lantern festival in the city will start, and I will take my fourth younger sister and Gongzi Fu out for a walk to let them get acquainted with each other first."
Aunt Zhao accepted it very quickly, "I just don't know if Shuang'er likes Fu Xunzhi's type. Meeting him will be good too."
"At the winter hunt I did have some dealings with him. Gongzi Fu looks decent enough, with a honest and steadfast appearance. His complexion is also fair, only his features are not as delicate. But he looks quite scholarly."
Aunt Zhao also thought that people from a family of scholars and officials for generations, who can read and write, will have a good future.
The Lantern Festival in Bianjing is very lively every year.
Although there is a taboo between men and women, on the night of the Lantern Festival, young unmarried men and women can also go out together to enjoy the lantern lights and secretly express their feelings to each other.
Aunt Zhao consented to Gu Ying's suggestion. With Gu Ying around, she was not worried that Fu Xunzhi would do anything improper.
The two returned to the front hall together and met Fu Xunzhi and his family.
Looking again at the dozen or so red wooden gift boxes placed in the flower hall, and the neat folds of silks and satins on the lacquered trays, as well as the exquisite and luxurious gold and silver jewelry.
It was evident how sincere Fu Xunzhi was in proposing to Gu Shuang.
This was the first time Gu Ying had seen him since the grand wedding.
He wore a clean, soft, bright red straight-cut robe, with warm gray squirrel fur trim on the cuffs and collar, and a shy smile on his face. He looked very amiable and loyal.
He looked at her frankly and openly, his eyes were clear without any flirtatiousness like other men.
Gu Ying remembered that when she had just reborn, she wanted to marry him. At that time, she valued his sincerity and faithfulness.
Now looking back, it turned out that she and the prince, as well as her fourth younger sister and him, were all matches made in heaven.
She was moved, and smiled at him.
He also bent his lips.
The prince's wife was the bright moon in the sky.
He was just mundane dust and dirt. Having seen her once in this life was an immense blessing.
In the future, he would wholeheartedly treat Gu Shuang well.
In the afternoon.
The Marquis's residence was set up with several tables.
The Fu family and the Gu family had a lively family reunion meal.
The women were behind the screen, and the men were in front of it.
Fu Xunzhi was not good at scheming and flattering in the political arena, but in the Gu family, he left Gu Boyan quite impressed.
Through the hazy light silk screen, Aunt Zhao let Gu Shuang take a look for herself at Fu Xunzhi's appearance and build.
She thought that if her daughter did not agree, she would have to say something nice about Fu Xunzhi anyway.
Unexpectedly, Gu Shuang was quite satisfied with Fu Xunzhi. She shyly nodded, agreeing to it.
Although Aunt Zhao was very puzzled, thinking that there must be something wrong with her daughter based on her expression, Master Gu was a weak-willed man, but he was handsome in his youth, elegant and dashing.
This Fu Xunzhi was just an ordinary man without any distinctive features.
But looking at her shy expression, she didn't say much.
She ordered the servants to prepare the carriage and hand warmer so that the young ladies and gentlemen of the household could go out to enjoy the lantern festival in the evening.
What puzzled Gu Ying was that Gu Jia and Jiang Yin had not yet returned.
But she didn't think too much about it either. After lunch, everyone chatted for a while.
By then, it was evening.
In the dusk, snowflakes fluttered.
Gu Wan claimed to be sick and refused to go out. She directly returned to her own courtyard with Wang.
When she left, she couldn't help looking scornfully at Gu Shuang and Aunt Zhao. She mocked sarcastically, "I thought when the one surnamed Zhao took over the family, she would arrange an incredible marriage for her own daughter. It's just this Fu Xunzhi? A petty official of the fifth rank is nothing."
There was a flash of hatred in Wang's eyes. She couldn't speak, but her expression said it all.
She also looked down on Fu Xunzhi, and her eyes were full of ridicule towards Aunt Zhao.
Gu Wan indignantly said, "A vulgar woman only deserves a husband like that. Mother, you'll see, I must marry better than Gu Shuang."
Wang said nothing.
Gu Wan also felt it was meaningless to talk to herself, irritably biting her lips before flinging her sleeves and leaving.
Seeing Wang and Gu Wan's departing backs, Gu Shuang pouted her lips happily and said excitedly, "It's good they're not going... we sisters can have fun."
Gu Ying nodded.
Seeing Aunt Zhao busying about, she held her and said, "Auntie, just let my fourth younger sister ride in the same carriage as me, don't bother about it. I'll send her back myself later."
