Gu Chongyang looked at Gu Chongzhen with a sincere face and asked, "Why are you suing me?" If Ge Bilian found out, wouldn't she deal with you? ”

"Even if I don't sue you, the fourth lady won't look at me differently."

Mentioning this matter, Gu Chongzhen couldn't help but be very angry: "The fourth lady now has only Chai Xiyue in her eyes, and she is counting on Chai Xiyue to give her advice all day long." In her eyes, I can't even compare to Chai Xiyue's little fingers, she will only scold me as a stepmother, intimidate me, and pinch me about my marriage. Although I am from the outer room, I am also on the family tree, and the serious Miss Gu family is not as good as Chai Xiyue now. ”

"Fourth sister, I can only rely on you now. I only ask you for one thing, if the fourth lady wants to make a fuss about my marriage, can you help me? ”

She can see clearly, Gu Chongyang is kind-hearted and soft-hearted, rich and generous, and is deeply loved by her uncle and grandmother, and there is only one Gu Chongyang she can rely on in the Gu family.

Gu Chongyang looked at her like that, so he guessed her thoughts, Ge Bilian had no money, and she had a stiff relationship with the fourth master, so she had to play the majesty of her stepmother in front of Gu Chongzhen. Now she can't control herself, so she uses her previous methods on Gu Chongzhen.

The Gu Chongzhen in front of him is his former self.

If it weren't for the fact that no one was willing to help her before, how could she treat Chai Xiyue as a bosom sister and obey her?

Gu Chongyang agreed: "Don't worry, I will definitely help with this favor." If you are free, walk around with Aunt Ying more, she is kind-hearted and will not harm you. ”

What Gu Chongzhen wanted was Gu Chongyang's words, and she smiled contentedly: "I remember the words of the fourth sister." ”

The three days passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the day of the birthday of the old lady of Xinguo.

Mrs. Ying took the Gu family sisters to the Xinguo Mansion early, and the eldest lady Gu Chonghua, who had been studying at Ruizhu Academy, also returned to the Gu family the afternoon before.

She wore aqua blue clothes and light makeup, as noble and elegant as an orchid.

Mrs. Ying asked, "How is the song prepared?" There are a lot of famous ladies who came today, and it is a good opportunity for you to appear, so you must not make a mistake. ”

Gu Chonghua felt bitter in his heart, and said softly: "Aunt Ying, don't worry, there will be no mistakes." ”

Seeing that there was a faint sorrow between her eyebrows, Mrs. Ying asked with concern, "What's wrong with you?" Is it uncomfortable? ”

Gu Chonghua hurriedly smiled: "Thank you Aunt Ying for your concern, I'm fine." ”

The old lady of Xinguo gave birth to two sons and a daughter, the eldest son Xinguo Gong held military power, the eldest daughter was the emperor's favored concubine, gave birth to a princess for the emperor, and the former queen, now the queen mother is close, and the youngest son is still the younger sister of the emperor. No matter where you count it, they are all relatives of the emperor.

With such a prominent family background, there are naturally a lot of people who come to celebrate her birthday, and when there is still half a month before the old lady's birthday, someone began to give birthday gifts.

On the day of the birthday banquet, it was even more crowded with traffic. The Gu family came relatively early, but the carriage was still blocked at the mouth of the alley, so they had to walk a little way to enter the Xinguo Mansion.

After entering the door, it is natural to greet the ladies of each family affectionately, and the ladies are followed by their juniors, there are many little girls, and the air is wafting with the sweet fragrance of fat powder.

Mrs. Ying is followed by five little girls, such as Chunlan Qiuju, the morning dew pearl has its own characteristics, Gu Chongyang is the most beautiful, and Gu Chongzhu is not bad. But the lady asked the most about Gu Chonghua. Because she is the most talented woman in Ruizhu Academy this year, she is very likely to become the descendant disciple of Mrs. Baozhen.

Seeing that things were similar to what he expected, Gu Chongzhu lowered his head and smiled self-deprecatingly.

Gu Chonghua has an elegant bearing, decent speech, and a very talented woman's demeanor, and has won a lot of praise.

Several people followed behind Mrs. Yingda, listening to others' praise of Gu Chonghua, and gradually felt a little bored.

Suddenly, a lady wearing a royal blue bikina came over, and she walked up and grabbed Gu Chongyang's hand: "Sure enough, I didn't go to Nanjing in vain, I was a big girl in a blink of an eye, I was really beautiful, so many people, I saw you at a glance." I heard Mrs. Baozhen say that she was bitten by a poisonous snake in Nanjing, and a young girl with excellent medical skills saved her, and she was very close to her, so she accepted her as a disciple, and said that the little girl was from the capital and went back to Nanjing with them. I guessed it was you, but I don't know if you're back, I saw you today, but I want to ask, what's going on? ”

Her tone was kind and caring, but Gu Chongyang didn't want to make a big deal, so he nodded lightly: "That's the case, I'll go to Madame's house in a few days to talk about it in detail." ”

Mrs. Lu was even more happy when she heard this: "Good, good, good." I've prepared good food and wine for you to celebrate, you must come. ”

Gu Chonghua next to him turned pale and looked at Gu Chongyang in disbelief.

He Shanchang of Ruizhu Academy said that Mrs. Baozhen accepted a disciple in Nanjing, but she didn't know who it was, and she had been unwilling to accept this cruel fact. didn't expect that more cruel things were still to come, Gu Chongyang, her fourth sister, who had a good face and didn't know anything, became a disciple of Mrs. Baozhen!

Why? Why! Why is God so unfair? Gu Chongyang didn't do anything, and became a disciple of Mrs. Baozhen, so what is her hard work over the years? Is it all in vain?

Gu Chonghua's heart was painful, and he couldn't support it.

Seeing her like this, Mrs. Ying was startled: "Sister Hua, what's wrong with you?" ”

Gu Chonghua didn't say a word, his face was pale, and he stood dumbfounded holding his heart, as if he was in a demon.

"Quick, go and get the doctor." Mrs. Ying instructed the maid on the one hand, and on the other hand, she and the Gu Chongyang sisters helped Gu Chonghua to rest.

Due to Gu Chonghua's temporary illness, the birthday song originally played by her was played by another lady surnamed Liu, which was praised by everyone.

Mrs. Ying felt a pity in her heart, this should have been Gu Chonghua's limelight.

Several wives who originally took a fancy to Gu Chonghua came to inquire about Gu Chonghua.

Mrs. Ying dealt with it very decently: "This child is filial and earnest, and when he learned that he was going to play the piano for the old lady today, he practiced for most of the night, and forgot to close the window at night, so he suffered from the cold." ”

Occasional cold is a trivial matter, if the body is infected with a serious disease, who will dare to come to the door to propose marriage in the future? After all, Gu Chonghua is not young this year, and sixteen years old is also the age when it is time to say goodbye.

Everyone gave the birthday to the birthday star in the open hall of the Xinguo Mansion, and then entered the table to eat and drink, after the meal, and listened to the play and wiped the dominoes to throw pots and enjoy the flowers, in short, it was very lively.

Except for Gu Chonghua, who was resting, the other sisters of the Gu family all sat under the stage with Mrs. Ying to listen to the play.

The gongs and drums were noisy, and there was a smell of fat powder all around, Gu Chongyang felt a little bored, and walked out after saying a word to Mrs. Yingda.

Chai Xiyue saw it and immediately got up to follow.

Gu Chongzhu thought about it for a while, and decided to chase after it.

Mrs. Ying was the only one left beside Gu Chongzhen, she was sitting in a precarious position, with a decent smile on her face, striving to be perfect. Once someone inquired about her with Mrs. Yingda, she pretended to bow her head shyly or watched the play seriously, as if she didn't hear it, but in fact, her attention was always focused, wanting to see if there were any better people among them.

Gu Chongyang went out of the courtyard where he was listening to the play, and after asking the little maid where the garden was, he decided to go to the garden to go around.

The inner courtyard is full of female dependents, and there are two maids behind her, Amin and Ana, she is not afraid.

"Fourth cousin, where are you going, we'll go with you." Chai Xiyue walked over with a smile and affectionately took Gu Chongyang's arm.

The two went to the garden together.

The autumn color in the garden is just right, the maple leaves are like fire, and the chrysanthemums are blooming, although there is no spring purple and red, it also has a unique flavor.

Turning a rockery, two young men suddenly walked over, the one who walked in front was wearing a azure muslin shirt, with clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes, and was gentle and elegant.

Gu Chongyang's breathing couldn't help stagnating, and his eyes widened a little.

She actually met He Runnian.

He Runnian in front of her is still so young, but it doesn't prevent her from thinking of everything in her previous life, I don't know if Brother Rui'er has taken the title, and whether He Runnian has treated Brother Rui as well as he promised him. and the ridiculous things he did for He Runnian in his previous life, it's ridiculous to think about it. She has completely integrated into her current life, but He Runnian's unsuspecting appearance opened a big hole in Gu Chongyang's memory. My uncle's whole family was beheaded, the days and nights of remorse and torture in Liangxiang Grange, and the pain of ten thousand arrows piercing the heart before dying poured into the tide.

The feeling of burning in her abdomen like a knife seemed to come back all at once, and she felt like she was being choked by the neck, and she would die at any moment. Those painful memories of the past flooded into her mind in an instant, making her breathless and her face flushed.

She thought she had forgotten, but she found that it was just wishful thinking, the pain of betrayal, the resentment of being forced to die, how could she say that she would forget.

He Runnian saw such a suffocating little girl staring at him, and he was not unhappy in his heart.

He hurriedly stepped forward and whispered: "This young lady, I was tricked to lead here, dare to ask where is the exit?" ”

Gu Chongyang still stood dumbfounded, ignoring him.

The atmosphere was a little weird, and the young man who was with He Runnian let out an ambiguous chuckle.

He Runnian blushed and glared at the young man.

"He Gongzi." Chai Xiyue suddenly stepped forward and said softly: "The exit is over there." ”

Only then did He Runnian notice Chai Xiyue, and saw that although she was not as stunning as the other one, she was beautiful, delicate and soft, and her eyes were even more shy and timid, staring at her with affection, which made her heart even more proud.

He Runnian smiled solemnly: "It turns out that this young lady knows me, have we met before?" ”

Elegant and affectionate and graceful, Chai Xiyueqiao's face turned red, and her voice was so soft that it could drip water: "My surname is Chai, and I am the cousin of Qingyang Hou, and my grandmother and the grandfather of Qingyang Hou are brother and sister. ”

"It turned out to be Miss Cousin of the Qingyang Marquis Mansion." Now it was He Runnian's turn to be surprised, since she was Miss Cousin, wouldn't the beautiful girl next to her be Miss Gu Family?

I heard that the second miss of the Gu family has excellent looks and natural beauty, is it her?

Thinking of such a person becoming his wife, He Runnian's heart suddenly pounded: "Who is this?" ”

"This is the fourth young lady of the Gu family." Seeing the uncontrollable amazement in He Runnian's eyes, Chai Xiyue was jealous and resentful, she pushed Gu Chongyang affectionately: "Fourth cousin, why are you staying?" ”

Gu Chongyang woke up like a dream, glanced at He Runnian lightly, didn't say a word, turned around and left.

Chai Xiyue said apologetically: "The fourth cousin is young, and her temperament is inevitably arrogant, so don't be surprised by Gongzi He." ”

Gu Chongyang is gone, it is just a great opportunity for her to express herself, as long as she can hold He Runnian's heart, let him not leave him, and marry herself, she is the young grandmother of the Hou Mansion, who will dare to look down on her in the future!

I made up my mind, but my voice became more and more gentle: "Gongzi He, why did you come here?" It's full of female dependents. ”

He Runnian's eyes had already followed Gu Chongyang, and after listening to Chai Xiyue's words, he took his heart back: "I was tricked." Miss Shibamote, where is the exit? ”

Looking at He Runnian's ape-like appearance, Chai Xiyue was angry in her heart, this Gu Chongyang didn't have to do anything, just with a face, he hooked away the man's soul, it was really annoying.

Although she is not as beautiful as Gu Chongyang, she can be regarded as a beauty, as long as she uses a little trick, she will not worry that Gongzi He will not fall in love with her.

"The exit is a little far from here, I'll take the two sons there."

Chai Xiyue pursed her lips and smiled, her six-point appearance showed a very good look, He Runnian felt that this girl was a little frivolous, and her voice was a little colder: "Miss Cousin only needs to tell me in the direction, although she is an in-law, but in the end there is a difference between men and women, and she doesn't dare to work for girls." ”

The person he wants to marry is the second lady of the Qingyang Hou Mansion, and if he is seen walking with Miss Biao, it may not be a good thing.

Chai Xiyue was young and thin-skinned, and originally thought that she would not be able to walk if she hooked her fingers, but she didn't expect things to be different from what she imagined, she was annoyed and ashamed, and only pressed her temperament and pointed to the west: "Keep walking forward, and turning a corner is the exit." ”

He Runnian thanked him and left with another teenager.

Chai Xiyue was so angry that she stomped her feet, and as soon as she turned around, she saw Gu Chongyang and Gu Chongzhu standing behind her, Gu Chongyang was fine, there was no expression on his face, but Gu Chongzhu looked like a sword and sneered.

Chai Xiyue was startled for a moment, and said to Gu Chongyang as if nothing had happened: "Fourth cousin, why did you leave suddenly, leaving me alone to deal with Gongzi He." ”

Gu Chongyang didn't speak, but Gu Chongzhu stepped forward angrily, slapped Chai Xiyue in the face, and scolded: "Little prostitute, do you think that if you throw a flattering eye, Gongzi He will like you?" The Gu family took in your mother and son, but you have repeatedly embarrassed me with revenge, and you even dared to rob me of my marriage. It's a pity that He Gongzi doesn't look down on you at all, you have wasted your efforts. ”

"Second cousin!" Chai Xiyue cried, and said aggrievedly: "I came out only after watching the fourth cousin come out, and I didn't expect to meet He Gongzi, I don't believe you asked the fourth cousin, I really didn't flatter He Gongzi." ”

"Yes or no, I can see clearly." Gu Chongzhu's eyes were round with anger, and Sen Ran said: "When I go back, I will inform my uncle and grandmother of this matter, and she will administer justice to me." ”

A trace of panic flashed in Chai Xiyue's eyes, and at this moment, she knew that she couldn't get through the tricks, so she simply showed her true face and said, "I have a crush on Gongzi He, so what?" If you like him, won't I be tempted by him? If you weren't born in the Qingyang Marquis Mansion, do you think Gongzi He would still marry you? ”

"No matter how good you look, I won't lose to you, if you have the courage, don't rely on your family background, the two of us are competing brightly." Chai Xiyue said excitedly: "You must not dare, you know that you are not as good as me, in addition to your family background, what else can you compare to me, how can Gongzi He fall in love with your embroidered pillow!" ”

Gu Chongzhu has an arrogant personality, and at this moment, Chai Xiyue belittles her everywhere, how can she bear it?

Although he knew that Chai Xiyue was deliberately provoking, he still sneered: "Since you are looking for death by yourself, I will accompany you!" I'm going to convince you to lose this time. ”

Chai Xiyue's goal was achieved, and a trace of excitement flashed in his eyes.

"Who's that up ahead? Isn't it Sister Zhu? ”

While the three of them were talking, several maids led an old woman and a middle-aged lady over.

The older one was in his sixties, full of gray hair, but in good spirits. The young man has a long face, white skin, is in his early forties, and his eyes are calm and calm, and he is helping the older one to walk slowly.

Gu Chongyang recognized at a glance that the young one was none other than Mrs. Yan Enhou, her mother-in-law in her previous life.

It's amazing! First her ex-husband, then her ex-mother-in-law, who else will she meet later?

"It turned out to be the aunt and the old lady of the He family." Gu Chongzhu stepped forward and greeted him familiarly: "Why didn't you continue to listen to the play?" If you think it's too noisy in the theater garden, I'll lead you to wipe the dominoes, okay? ”

"You kid is filial piety." A faint smile appeared on the face of Yan Enhou's wife: "The old lady of Xinguo has newly cultivated a few ink chrysanthemums, and said that she would give two pots to the old lady of our family. Our old lady had to choose by herself, but I didn't expect to meet you here. Since you have met, you can go with me. ”

A trace of surprise flashed on Gu Chongzhu's face, he didn't expect the old lady of Xinguo to be so generous, and he didn't expect the old lady of Yan'en to be so invisible.

She was surprised in her heart, but her face did not show it, she only nodded again and again, and affectionately took the other arm of the old lady.

She glanced at Chai Xiyue proudly, and said to the old lady, "This is my fourth sister and cousin." ”

Gu Chongyang and Chai Xiyue stepped forward to salute.

Old Madam Yan Enhou nodded and said, "Like Sister Zhu'er, they are all neat children, very good, very good." ”

Gu Chongzhu's face was even more proud, she gave Chai Xiyue a provocative look, I have been recognized by the He Mansion, you will lose this gamble.

Chai Xiyue sneered not to be outdone, the battle has just begun, and it is not certain who will kill the deer, so don't be happy too early.

"I didn't expect the old lady to like chrysanthemums." Chai Xiyue made a surprise look: "I like Qiu Ju's posture the most without fear of the autumn wind, I don't know if I am lucky enough to go with the old lady to see Mo Ju?" ”

"Oh? Most of the little girls like peaches and butterflies, but your little girl likes them well. Mrs. He was happy when she met her friend: "You can go with us." ”

Chai Xiyue was surprised and delighted, and smiled happily: "Thank you old lady for your love." As he spoke, he threw a fluttering look at Gu Chongzhu, isn't it just to please the elders of the He family? What's so hard about that?

She smiled, Old Madam He felt faintly familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen her for a while, so she only smiled slightly and nodded kindly: "You are also a good boy." ”

Gu Chongzhu secretly hated in his heart, but he was helpless.

Gu Chongyang gave her a look and signaled her to be calm.

She walked up to Chai Xiyue and asked casually: "Cousin Chai, I didn't expect you to like chrysanthemums, do you also have chrysanthemums in Hubei?" ”

Hum! Chai Xiyue couldn't help but want to roll her eyes at Gu Chongyang, how could there be no chrysanthemums in Hubei, this Gu Chongyang is still everyone's girlfriend, he is so blind, he is simply a frog at the bottom of the well! This kind of common-sense question is even asked with a face.

"Of course there is, we ...... Hubei"

"Your surname is Chai? From Hubei? Mrs. He, who was still kind just now, suddenly turned her face and asked Chai Xiyue coldly: "What is the relationship between Gu Xuezi and you?" ”

Mrs. He was fine just now, but she suddenly got angry, which startled Chai Xiyue.

She hurriedly squeezed out a smile and said: "Old lady, the little girl's surname is indeed Chai, her daughter's name is Xiyue, and her ancestral home is ......, Hubei."

"I asked you what your relationship is with Gu Xuezi, don't you understand people?"

Old Madam He interrupted her words suddenly, and stared at Chai Xiyue with sharp eyes, as if she wanted to see the others through Chai Xiyue.

"The word Xuezi is exactly the name of my grandmother......"

"Okay!" Old Madam He suddenly sneered: "It turns out that you are the granddaughter of that Gu Xuezi, I said how can you look so familiar!" What about Gu Xuezi, the incorruptible and shameless slut, has she also returned to the capital? ”

Chai Xiyue was taken aback: "Old lady, my grandmother has no grievances with you, how can you insult her like this?" I respect you as an elder, but your behavior is really infuriating. ”

As he spoke, his face flushed red, as if he could not bear the humiliation.

Gu Chongzhu was already stunned, although he didn't understand the grievances, it could be seen that Chai Xiyue was deflated, but he was very happy in his heart.

The corners of Gu Chongyang's mouth pursed a sneer, Chai Xiyue naturally didn't know why Old Madam He was angry, but she knew it very well.

It all started many years ago.

Back then, Mrs. He and Mrs. Xinguo, as well as Chai Xiyue's grandmother, were handkerchiefs, Chai Xiyue's grandmother Gu Xuezi, and Mrs. Xinguo Gu Yingzi were both young ladies of the Qingyang Hou Mansion, but Gu Yingzi was a concubine, and Gu Xuezi was a concubine.

Gu Xuezi and Mrs. He's brother are married, Gu Xuezi is a concubine, and this family affair is actually the Gu family's high climb. Unexpectedly, Gu Xuezi disliked Mrs. He's brother, who was not handsome enough and stuttered, had a head and tail with the scholar who entered Beijing to take the exam, and was discovered. The Gu family was ashamed, and the elder brother of Mrs. He was laughed at with shame, and went to the battlefield with shame and indignation, and when he came back, although he was still alive, there was only one arm left.

In the end, although Mrs. He's brother married a wife and had children, he only lived to be in his thirties, so Mrs. He hated Gu Xuezi to death.