Mrs. Zheng said in great detail, and there were a few housekeepers in the middle who came to talk back and forth about the affairs, so she dealt with it in front of Gu Xiyu and Ye Qinglan. Originally, I hoped that Gu Xiyu would learn a little, but after speaking, he turned his head and looked at it, and secretly smiled bitterly.

Although Gu Xiyu didn't say anything, her eyes were full of impatience, and she knew that she hadn't listened to a few words at all. Ye Qinglan seemed to have understood, and the smart and confident smile in her eyes made people feel very comfortable.

Mrs. Zheng smiled tentatively: "Sister Lan, did you understand just now?" "Gu Xiyu doesn't need to ask, she must not have understood anything.

Ye Qinglan was very humble and low-key: "I only understand a little bit, if my aunt doesn't dislike it, I will be cheeky to follow Cousin Xiyu to learn in the future." "It's rare to have such a good opportunity to learn the skills of housekeeping, of course, you can't let it go. With his mother-in-law Xue's human nature, it is strange that she is willing to teach her these things.

Mrs. Zheng admired her intelligence and low-key, and nodded with a smile.

For the next few days, Ye Qinglan followed Mrs. Zheng with Gu Xiyu. Although Mrs. Zheng didn't deliberately teach anything, she watched Mrs. Zheng take care of the trivial affairs in the house every day, but she also secretly learned a lot.

Gu Xiyu's heart disease is more than half gone, and with Ye Qinglan's deliberate guidance and explanation, her temperament is obviously a lot more cheerful. Not only Gu Hong noticed it, but even Sun and the others noticed Gu Xiyu's change. All of them were secretly happy.

The status of Ye Qinglan, a close friend, has also quietly improved a lot. When Jingxinyuan Lengyue Pavilion saw her, they all respectfully called Miss Cousin, everything was good for food, clothing, housing and transportation, which made Ye Qinglan sigh. Being a guest in Dingguo Mansion these days is even better than living in Changyuan Bofu.

The only fly in the ointment is that he never found a chance to talk to Gu Xinian alone.

She was always thinking about what Ye Qingning had asked her to do, but she couldn't find a chance to open her mouth, so she was secretly anxious in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face.

Tong guò these days to pay close attention. Only then did she know how leisurely Gu Xinian's life was. At most, he appears at lunch and dinner every day, and he basically disappears at other times. It is said that he either recited poetry and painted with a group of like-minded scholars, or drank with a group of aristocratic sons and brothers.

If you don't take the initiative to find an opportunity, let alone live in the Dingguo Mansion for a month, even if you live for a year, you won't have the opportunity to say a few words to Gu Xinian alone.

But this opportunity is too hard to find. At this time, men and women are extremely guarded, let alone meeting and talking in private, even if they look at it a few times, it is regarded as frivolous and rude. It is not easy to avoid Mrs. Zheng, Gu Xiyu, and a maid and mother-in-law.

Just when Ye Qinglan was secretly anxious, the opportunity soon came.

Sun's heart of Buddhism is pious. Every May, you have to fast for half a month. Then go to Tsz Yun Temple to offer incense. Two days later will be the fifteenth day of May, and according to the practice of previous years, on the fifteenth day, the Sun family will lead the ladies of the house to the Tzuyun Temple.

Mrs. Zheng first sent Huang's mother to Tsz Yun Temple to make arrangements. Fuchu was busy preparing for his trip.

Gu Hong's father and son were busy with court affairs and had no time to go with them. Mrs. Zheng planned to lead Gu Xinian's brother and sister and Gu Yongnian in the second room to follow.

Ye Qinglan couldn't help but be a little embarrassed in it, if it was really discussed, she, the so-called Miss Cousin, couldn't fight with the Dingguo Mansion at all, and such a big horn followed the appearance. It's a bit embarrassing. But if she didn't follow, it would be too boring for her to stay in the house alone.

Besides, she's been here for a few days, but going back and forth is just going around the house, at most from one house to another. I've never really seen what it's like outside, so it's rare to have such a good opportunity, so why don't you miss it?

Mrs. Zheng seemed to see Ye Qinglan's concerns. said with an understanding smile: "Xiyu is not used to sitting in a soft sedan chair, you sit with her." ”

Ye Qinglan responded with a smile, but secretly pondered in her heart. Every trip is by horse-drawn carriage. Why did you sit in a soft sedan again this time? This Tsz Yun Temple sounds very magnificent, and it must be a very famous big temple......

Just thinking about it, Gu Xi is here.

Today's Gu Xinian seems to be a little different from the past. When he walks, his gait is quite steady, but his eyes are unusually bright.

He's drunk!

Ye Qinglan thought for sure. And it's definitely a lot of drinking. Although not drunk yet, it is not far off. Generally speaking. Men who have drunk will talk more than usual. I don't know if Gu Xinian is this kind of man.

Thinking about Gu Xinian's chattering appearance, Ye Qinglan was secretly happy.

Gu Xinian looked over unfortunately, just to catch the narrow smile in her eyes, and suddenly narrowed her eyes slightly.

Ye Qinglan hurriedly sat up and retracted her gaze.

Mrs. Zheng first greeted her with a smile, and when she smelled the strong smell of wine on Gu Xinian's body, she immediately frowned: "How much wine have you drunk?" ”

Gu Xinian replied casually: "Don't worry, I didn't drink much." ”

"I didn't drink much, why did I get such a heavy smell of alcohol." Mrs. Zheng counted angrily, and ordered someone to boil the sobering soup.

Gu Xiyu also frowned, and whispered, "Big brother, you smell so bad." ”

Gu Xinian smiled casually and sat down casually. This time, I finally didn't sit opposite Ye Qinglan, but I sat next to Ye Qinglan.

……

Ye Qinglan looked at her nose and nose and heart, and sat there upright, a demure and dignified daughter of a famous family.

Gu Xinian glanced at her, and the corners of his lips slowly hooked. There is no doubt that there must be a hint of ridicule in this smile.

Ye Qinglan really wanted to grab his collar and yell: "Brother, whether this girl is recruiting you or provoking you, you don't want to see you everywhere, and you always look at this girl with this kind of insightful mocking eyes!" What the hell do you want?

Mrs. Zheng's voice remembered at the right time, interrupting Ye Qinglan's thoughts: "Xi Nian, the day after tomorrow is May 15th, your grandmother is going to Ciyun Temple to burn incense and make a vow, you can go with you then!" ”

Gu Xinian unexpectedly refused: "I'm not going!" ”

Ye Qinglan couldn't help but look sideways. What's going on here? It's just to burn incense with him, why did Gu Xinian refuse so resolutely?

What's even more strange is that Mrs. Zheng was not angry at all at his reaction, but patiently comforted: "We will go in the morning and come back in the afternoon." Excluding the time on the road, it is only half a day. Your grandfather and your father don't have time to go with them, so they can't even go without you......" There are always a lot of inconveniences for a bunch of female dependents to go out, and it is much safer for a man to take care of them.

"Isn't there still an eternal year?" Gu Xinian said lightly: "Just let Yongnian accompany you." ”

Mrs. Zheng gave him a disgusted look: "It's not that you don't know Yongnian's temperament, it's good if you don't get into trouble." What can be expected from him? ”

"Needless to say, I don't want to go." Gu Xinian drank a lot of wine in the end, and he was far less self-controlled than usual, and his face showed a little impatience.

Ye Qinglan couldn't help but glance at him.

Mrs. Zheng always follows his wishes on weekdays, but tonight she was a little annoyed by his repeated refusals, and her face sank: "How long are you going to make trouble!" Even if Shen Qiuyu will go that day, the two of you may not be able to meet each other. ”

As soon as these words came out, Gu Xinian's face changed suddenly.

Ye Qinglan had been paying attention to the changes in his expression, and naturally he couldn't miss it at this time, so he quietly raised his eyes and looked over. Gu Xinian has always been extremely self-controlled, and obviously has feelings when they are exposed. But at this moment, there was no trace of a smile on his handsome face, and an inexplicable chill flashed in his eyes.

The name Shen Qiuyu is really the biggest thorn in Gu Xinian's heart, and he can't even touch it!

Mrs. Zheng usually holds her sulk in her stomach, but she never mentions this name lightly because she cares about his mood. But now that her blood is surging for a while, she can't care so much, and said with a cold face: "It's been four years since she married the prince, when do you still have to worry about her?" Are you going to hide from her and never see her for the rest of your life? ”

Gu Xinian's right hand clenched into a fist hard, but the chill in his eyes became stronger and stronger.

Ye Qinglan is best at observing a person's subtle facial expressions, and then guessing the other party's psychological state. But looking at Gu Xinian's reaction, she was also a little confused.

This is like the expression when mentioning unforgettable lovers, but it seems to have a great hatred with each other......

Mrs. Zheng regretted it as soon as she said it, and she was even more annoyed when she saw Gu Xinian's fierce reaction again. It's good, what to do when you mention Shen Qiuyu.

After Shen Qiuyu got married four years ago, Gu Xinian was depressed, had an illness, and was bedridden for more than a month. Later, his body was healed, but his whole person changed a lot. Outsiders still look at the fourth prince Gu who has a compelling demeanor and a personable demeanor, but only the closest family members know that Gu Xinian's mind has changed so deeply that no one knows what he is thinking. Even the usual smile on his face always seems careless.

In the past four years, Gu Xinian has deliberately avoided all occasions when he will meet with Shen Qiuyu. Mrs. Zheng knew this, and she was distressed and helpless. Therefore, he has been careful not to mention this name and not to touch the wound in Gu Xinian's heart.

But in a fit of anger just now, Shen Qiuyu was mentioned again......

Gu Xiyu was frightened by the confrontation between Gu Xinian and Mrs. Zheng, her body shrank slightly, and panic and fear appeared in her eyes again, and her fingers quietly grabbed Ye Qinglan's sleeve.

Ye Qinglan looked very distressed, gently held Gu Xiyu's hand, and whispered softly: "Don't be afraid, my aunt and cousin Gu are talking and playing, they didn't quarrel." ”

"Really?" Gu Xiyu bit her lip, her eyes flashing with soft-hearted helplessness.

Although the voices of the two were extremely small, they broke the original condensed atmosphere.

Mrs. Zheng secretly blamed herself, and hurriedly laughed and coaxed: "Don't be afraid, Yu'er, Xinian and I are fine, and we didn't quarrel." As he spoke, he glanced at Gu Xinian.