After leaving Qinfang Garden, Ye Qinglan had a moment. The body that was originally tense, once relaxed, there was an indescribable tiredness.

She is not hard-hearted, she said so many heartless words to Cui Yu just now, and she actually felt very uncomfortable in her heart. However, now that the decision has been made, it can only be so.

"Miss, your face is not very good, is it uncomfortable?" Ruixue asked in a low voice.

When the young lady was talking to Cui Yu, she had been waiting outside, so there was no way to know what was going on. However, looking at the young lady's face, it is obviously not very good......

Ye Qinglan calmed down and hummed lightly.

Ruomei on the side didn't say a word, but a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes. After returning to Hefeng Courtyard, while Ye Qinglan was resting in the house, he quietly wrote a note, and then passed it out in a specific way.

This note was safely delivered to Gu Xinian that night.

Gu Xinian unhurriedly opened the tight note and glanced at it casually, there were only two short sentences on the note.

Miss met Cui Yu today, and I don't know what she said. When I came back, I didn't seem to be in a good mood.

Gu Xinian's dark eyes narrowed slightly, and his slender fingers unconsciously rubbed back and forth on the note. My mind was spinning fast.

Cui Fu has already discussed marriage with Luo Fu, and that stupid Cui Yu should probably know by now. With his temperament, he shouldn't have the courage to rebel against the family affairs set by his parents. So...... Is it to say goodbye to Ye Qinglan? Or is it wishful thinking about what to remedy? It's just the former, and he barely tolerates it. If it's the latter......

Gu Xinian pursed the corners of his lips, and a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Quan Fu's voice suddenly sounded outside the door: "Prince, Grandpa Guo ordered someone to call you over, saying that there is something important to discuss." ”

It's so late, what is there to discuss? Could it be that the old story is being brought up again, and he is thinking about his life's events! Gu Xinian tugged at the corners of his lips. He replied lightly: "You tell the person who came, and I'll be there later." ”

Quan Fu replied and retreated.

Gu Xinian put the note in his hand into the brocade box. Since Ruomei followed Ye Qinglan to Changyuanbo's Mansion, such notes would basically come back every two days. There are already quite a few in the brocade box. Although no one dared to break into his house and rummage through things, he had always been cautious and careful, and he specially locked the brocade box. There was only one key, which was placed in the purse embroidered with messy orchids in his arms.

Thinking of the owner of this purse, Gu Xinian's heart fluttered with a strange throbbing, and the corners of his lips unconsciously raised slightly.

Such a good mood. But it didn't last long.

Grandfather Gu Yan and grandmother Sun sat there on the left and right, both with solemn and solemn faces. Father and mother are also there, and their expressions are not relaxed. Usually such a battle. It means that what is going to be talked about next is very important. It also means that they have already made a decision, and the purpose of calling him is to make him obey or submit.

Gu Xinian thought casually, and stepped forward to say goodbye.

Gu Yanhe hummed lightly. Sun put on a smiling face: "Xi Nian, you are also tired for a day, don't stand." Come and sit next to me and talk. ”

Is one singing red face and the other singing white face?

Gu Xinian's heart was sunny, but his face was silent, and he sat down at the bottom of the Sun family. I waited for Sun to speak.

Sun was really prepared, and said with a gentle smile: "Xi Nian, you are not too young, you can't go on like this forever." It's been so long since things used to be. You don't have to worry about it all the time. There are many good girls ......"

Before? It's embarrassing to mention it! Although Shen Qiuyu was not thinking first, if it wasn't for Sun's help, how could he suffer such a humiliation. Become the laughing stock of the whole capital?

Gu Xinian interrupted the Sun family with a light smile: "Grandmother, you specially called me over, shouldn't you just say this!" If nothing else matters, I'll go back to rest. Tomorrow I have to get up early and go to the morning court. ”

Sun's smile was a little unbearable, and he glanced at his daughter-in-law. Mrs. Zheng sighed secretly. I had to open my mouth and say, "Xi Nian, I actually called you over tonight." I just want to discuss your marriage. The eldest daughter of the British Mansion, with outstanding poetry and good looks, is also comparable to our Dingguo Mansion. As long as you nod your head, I will immediately ask someone to come to your door to propose ......"

Gu Xinian looked at Mrs. Zheng with a smile: "Mother, I remember that I have made it very clear. Since my grandfather and grandmother didn't take it to heart, I might as well say it again. I make my own decisions about my life's events. No matter how good that Miss Zhang is, it has nothing to do with me. ”

It was not the first time that Mrs. Zheng had heard such words, and she still felt harsh. Not to mention the Dingguo couple.

The anger in Sun's heart swelled up, and he said with a cold face: "Listen to what you are talking about." Zheng, look at your spoiled son. Those sages have read all the books in vain, and they don't even understand the most basic filial piety. ”

It's like this every time, as long as Sun is unhappy, he immediately gets angry at his daughter-in-law - Gu Xinian seems to be gentle, but in fact, he has the coldest and most stubborn temper. No one could touch him at all. can only spill his anger on Mrs. Zheng's head.

Mrs. Zheng was powerless to defend anything, so she could only bow her head and remain silent.

Gu Hong is a very filial son, and when he saw that the Sun family was angry, he immediately glared at Gu Xinian: "It's better to apologize to grandmother soon." ”

Gu Xinian replied without sincerity, and said to Sun: "Sun is upright, he has always said whatever comes to mind, and he also asks grandmother not to worry about grandchildren. However, what Sun Er said just now was all from the heart. Please also ask grandmother to know and stop embarrassing her grandchildren. ”

Where is this apology, it is simply adding fuel to the fire and provoking!

Sun's face can no longer be described in two words: ugly, a breath of air is blocked in his throat, and he can't go up or down, let alone feel more aggrieved.

Gu Yanhe, the Duke of Dingguo, finally opened his mouth to speak: "Since ancient times, marriage events have been the words of the elders. You prefer to do the opposite, it seems that we are too used to you every day. ”

The voice is not angry and arrogant, in the end, he has been a powerful minister for decades, and the momentum between his words is by no means comparable to that of a woman in the house.

Gu Xinian's attitude towards his grandfather Gu Yanhe was much more respectful: "What my grandfather taught me is that my grandson has been willful and reckless since he was a child, and when he grew up, his temper has not changed. Disappointed my grandfather. ”

seems to show weakness, but the sentence "I haven't changed my temper when I'm older" is clear and worth recalling. He almost didn't say, "If you marry me without my consent, then don't blame me for doing anything unseemly."

Think about it, in the past few years, the marriage has been mentioned left and right, but it didn't work out once. I don't want to force Gu Xinian to be too tight, in case he really ignores it and leaves, where will the face of the Dingguo Mansion go? What's more, there are only three grandchildren in the Fuli generation. Although Gu Shengnian is long, he is from Gu Hong's concubine, so he can be mediocre. Gu Yongnian is the second-room sister-in-law, but he is idle all day long, and it is good if he doesn't get into trouble. In comparison, Gu Xinian is very good in every aspect.

The Dingguo Mansion must only be handed over to Gu Xinian.

And Gu Xinian also knows this, so he is so sure and confident. I didn't worry that my elders would push him too much.

Gu Yanhe frowned, looking at Gu Xinian, who was calm and relaxed, he only felt a little pain in his head. Shen Qiuyu's incident has been so long, but the impact is long-lasting. was originally an obedient and obedient grandson, but now his temperament has become deep and unpredictable. Even he, a person who has been in the officialdom for many years, can't see through Gu Xinian's thoughts......

Gu Yanhe kept turning all kinds of thoughts in his heart, and his tone was a little softer: "There are no outsiders here, what are your plans, you might as well tell us about it." If you are really not satisfied with the young lady of the British government, you can choose another family affair that you like. ”

Gu Xinian's eyes flashed, and he smiled faintly: "Thank you grandfather for your kindness." It's just that Sun Er is now dedicated to assisting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and he can't be busy dealing with court affairs every day, so he really doesn't have time to think about this. ”

If Ye Qinglan is mentioned at this time, the effect will only be counterproductive. Not only will she not get everyone's promise, but I am afraid that it will be impossible for Ye Qinglan to re-enter the mansion in the future.

It was probably the words of wholeheartedly assisting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that moved Gu Xiuhe.

Gu Yanhe's complexion softened slightly, and even Sun's anger subsided a lot. A few years ago, Gu Xinian almost broke off contact with the prince for Shen Qiuyu, and he had a posture of not getting along with each other. Now somehow it's turned a corner, and he is willing to enter the court to be a household squire to assist the prince.

The household department was in charge of the imperial court's land tariffs and money and grain, and had a transcendent position in the six departments. Of course, it is not easy to sit in such a position. Gu Xinian was only twenty-one years old, but he was comfortable in the difficult household department, and his ability was excellent, and he was deeply appreciated by the emperor.

With the assistance of the capable Gu Xinian, the crown prince and the third prince are now on par.

Gu Xiuhe pondered for a moment before he said lightly: "You are new to government politics, and it really takes time to get used to it. It is also possible to postpone the matter of getting married. ”

Sun was shocked: "The British government will not wait all the time, if you miss this family business, you will ...... in the future."

"With Xi Nian's character and talent, it is not difficult to talk about family affairs in the future." Gu Xiuhe said lightly: "The British Mansion is a family business, and it's nothing to miss it. Then the conversation changed: "However, you are not young in Xi Nian, even if you want to 'adapt' to the affairs of the court, you must have a deadline." Well, I'll give you another year, and if you don't have anything you like, you'll have to listen to our arrangement. ”

Ginger is really old and spicy!

Gu Yanhe seemed to give in, but in fact, he simply dug a pit around a bend and waited for Gu Xinian to jump in.

Think about it, even if Gu Xinian likes it, if the elders don't like it, it's in vain. In the end, you have to obediently obey everyone's arrangement.