"It's indeed the emblem of Xiao Guogong's mansion, Wan'er, how did you know the eldest lady of Xiao Guogong's mansion?" Gu Tianyuan was a little puzzled, he didn't know when his daughter had made friends, his daughter usually didn't like to associate with those ladies in the aristocratic circle, and he hadn't heard her mention who she had befriended.

"My daughter met Sister Xiao at the polo match held by Xiao Guogong's Mansion two years ago, and you didn't have time to accompany your daughter at that time, but Brother Chen Yuan accompanied me." Gu Qingwan's words unconsciously carried a hint of complaint.

Gu Tianyuan also knew that he had little time to spend with his daughter, and he also felt a little guilty.

"Since it was the eldest lady of the Xiao Mansion who invited you, you naturally want to go, otherwise how rude would it be? There are three days left, and the time is quite urgent, so let your mother pick up some gifts to bring over. ”

"That's what Daddy said! My daughter will definitely not lose the dignity of our Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion at that time! ”

Seeing that the two fathers and daughters were talking happily, Liu also felt a lot of relief in his heart. Liu's request is not much, just hoping that the family can be harmonious, and now it can be regarded as getting what he wants.

"Since it is Wan'er's friend's birthday, I naturally have to treat it well, and I will accompany Wan'er to choose gifts these days." Liu said.

"Then there is Mother Lao."

The next day, Liu took Gu Qingwan to the warehouse to pick out gifts. The gold, silver, jewelry, silk and satin in the treasury of the Hou Mansion are placed in different categories, and there are not only many treasures that the Gu Mansion has accumulated, but also many treasures rewarded by the emperor.

"Wan'er, come and see, how are these things? These are all fine jewelry and jade, what do you need as a gift? ”

"Wan'er heard that the eldest lady of the Xiao Guo Mansion believes in Buddhism, so it is better to bring this white jade Guanyin. Xiao Guogong likes to collect antique jade, this jasper coral, blood jade wrench, Jiuding treasure furnace, I want to come to the country Grandpa should like it. These high-quality silk satin and jewelry head flowers, the brighter colors can just be given to Sister Xiao. Sister Xiao likes to play the piano, and I think she will like this Jiaowei piano. ”

Liu nodded, "It's still Wan'er's thoughtfulness, everything is up to Wan'er." But can you go it alone this time? You really don't need me to accompany you? ”

"Mother, you forgot, you are sick now, and if you go with me, you will be exposed. And I can handle this kind of small scene alone. ”

"Three months have passed, and the mother and daughter have been released from confinement, and I am afraid that they will not stop there, and they will definitely give birth to a lot of right and wrong." Liu said worriedly.

"Mother rest assured, my father is still here, they don't dare to be demons for the time being, but will be small and low to please us, mother must not fall for them. My good second aunt has already started to lay out, and now she has been dormant, we can't let our guard down, and we will first wronged my mother during this time. Gu Qingwan patted Liu's hand and comforted.

After sending Liu away, Gu Qingwan went back to her yard, and not long after she went back, the little maid beside Mrs. Gu hurried over, saying that Mrs. Gu wanted to see her.

"Is there anyone else in the old lady's yard?" On the way to Begonia Garden again, Gu Qingwan asked the little maid who led the way in front.

"The second lady and the second lady are also there." The little maid replied respectfully.

Gu Qingwan sneered in her heart, sure enough, she knew that the mother and daughter would be restless after the grounding was lifted, and the Lu family had heard that she was going to participate in Xiao Lan's birthday, so she asked her to take Gu Qingyue with her.

Gu Qingyue was grounded for three months, so she naturally wanted to go out and get together with her former little sisters, make new friends by the way, and then pretend to be pitiful and miserable in front of the young ladies, step on Gu Qingwan hard, and make persistent efforts to ruin her reputation.

Before entering the door of Haitang Garden, I heard the laughter of the old lady Gu, it seems that Gu Qingyue has learned smart this time and knows how to please the old lady.

"Old lady, the eldest lady is here." Mozhu went in to report.

"Grandmother." Gu Qingwan walked in with a smile on her face and called cordially.

As soon as she entered the door, she saw Gu Qingyue and Gu Qing'an accompanying Old Madam Gu left and right, and Lu Shi was sitting on the side, occasionally interjecting a few words.

"Wan'er is here, come and sit next to Grandmother." Old Madam Gu motioned to Gu Qingyue to make room for Gu Qingwan, and Gu Qingyue obediently moved out of the way, with a gentle and decent smile on her beautiful little face.

"The second aunt and younger siblings are also here."

Gu Qingwan smiled and saluted the Lu family, the Lu family hurriedly stood up, walked a few steps forward, held Gu Qingwan's hand, and said with a smile: "Wan'er, the second aunt used to do it wrong, after three months of closed-door thinking, the second aunt knew that she was wrong, can Wan'er forgive the second aunt?" ”

"Yes, sister, Yue'er also knows that she is wrong, I hope that my sister will give Yue'er another chance for the sake of Yue'er being a younger sister." Gu Qingyue saw the opportunity to act, so she naturally posted it and apologized sincerely.

Gu Qingwan didn't say anything, she glanced at her grandmother in embarrassment, and saw that the old lady was also looking at herself, probably because she wanted to see her performance, Gu Qingwan knew that the old lady would look at Gu Tianyou and Gu Qing'an, and she had already stopped worrying about the Lu family, if she pursued it again, it would seem that she was careful, but it would make the old lady unhappy. Gu Qingwan weighed the pros and cons or pretended to be generous and reconciled with the Lu family.

"Wan'er has always regarded her second aunt and sister as the closest people, and they all say that they have seen people's hearts for a long time, and Wan'er has seen everything Wan'er has done to Wan'er over the years." The implication of Gu Qingwan's words was that she had seen the true face of the Lu family clearly, and she saw everything the Lu family had done.

Last time, Chun'er told all the ugly things that the Lu family had done, and now the Lu family can still lick her face and beg Gu Qingwan to forgive her, she is really thick-skinned. However, Gu Qingwan can't tear her face with her now, after all, the last time was just the beginning, and the wonderful ones can be later.

Lu's heart was stunned, knowing that Gu Qingwan was no longer the fool she used to fool around, but in order to maintain the harmony on the surface, she gritted her teeth, pulled down Gu Qingyue and knelt down, and said angrily: "Wan'er, the second aunt knows that you are the most sensible, and the second aunt will definitely not do anything sorry for you in the future." The second aunt will definitely compensate you in the future. ”

Gu Qingwan first pretended to be shocked, and then hurriedly stopped the Lu family, "Second aunt, hurry up, how can you kneel down with your juniors, this is to lose your life." I don't blame you guys. ”

"Really, Wan'er, you forgive the second aunt!" Lu Shi took her hand and said with a smile.

Gu Qingwan nodded reluctantly.

"Okay, Wan'er is worthy of being the daughter of Houmen, that is, generous. Lu, Yue'er, you have to settle down a little in the future. If there is a next time, we will not be spared. In the end, Mrs. Gu exited.

"Yes, the daughter-in-law must remember the old lady's teachings." Lu's low eyebrows are pleasing to the eyes, docile and respectful.

"Wan'er, I heard that you are going to attend the birthday of the eldest lady of the Xiao family in the Guogong Mansion in three days, and Yue'er's punishment has also ended, so it just so happens that you will take your sister to meet the world." Old Madam Gu proposed.

Gu Qingwan couldn't refuse the old lady, and she also had her own plans so she agreed.

On the day of Xiao Lan's birthday, Gu Qingwan and Gu Qingyue took a carriage marked with the mark of the Marquis of Zhenyuan Mansion to the Mansion of Xiao Guo.

Because of the Xiao Guogong Mansion that she was going to, Gu Qingwan deliberately dressed up today. Dressed in a pale pink and white dress, it was long and dragged to the ground, and the edge of the neckline was sewn with fine fox fur, reflecting Gu Qingwan's snow-white little face, which made her look even more icy and jade, and her skin was like clotted fat. The milky white silk silk girdle is girded, and a small sachet is hung and the green jade is worn in a chain, making her look like a willow and youthful. It was early winter, and the weather was getting colder and colder, so Gu Qingwan's body was warm and not bloated. She is only fourteen years old now, and her hair is just a simple girl's bun and a clear jasper hairpin, which looks refreshing and pretty.

On the other hand, Gu Qingyue is really dressed up today. I saw that her face was thinly powdered, and her upper body was covered with a rose purple satin water red brocade jacket, embroidered with dense patterns, the placket was inlaid with real pearl emerald collars, covered with a gold-rimmed pipa placket, and tied a pink brocade silk satin skirt, the whole person was just like a bright peach smiling in the spring breeze, very delicate. On her bun is a golden silk eight-treasure pearl hairpin, dazzling, and embellished with countless pearls, a ball of jewelry.

Gu Qingwan looked at her outfit, but admired her for not having a trace of coldness. The hairpin full of beads didn't bend her neck! In this way, where is going shopping, it is clearly going to participate in a beauty pageant!

The carriage was rounded, and I saw the gate of the Xiao Mansion from a distance, the house of the Xiao Mansion was given by the emperor, and even the door plaque was the inscription of the emperor, all of which showed a kind of emperor's favor. Compared with the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion, the Xiao Guogong Mansion is more majestic and domineering, and there are two stone lions carved from white marble at the door. Outside the spacious gate, there are many carriages parked one after another, and from time to time there are guests coming down from the carriages, and the maids and maids of the Xiao Mansion are warmly greeted at the door, constantly informing the names and gift lists of the visitors, and the people coming and going are particularly lively.

Gu Qingwan's carriage was also at the front, looking at the many richly dressed nobles at the gate of the Xiao Mansion, Gu Qingyue's eyes suddenly widened with envy.

"It's just a birthday banquet, it's so grand, it's worthy of being the eldest lady of Xiao Mansion, it's really enviable. If my birthday party this year is half as good as this, I will be satisfied. Gu Qingyue spoke enviously, her expression full of yearning.

Gu Qingwan is the concubine of the Hou Mansion, her status is noble, and her birthday banquet will only be better than this, but Gu Qingyue is different, her father is just a petty official of the fourth grade, and her identity is not worse than Gu Qingwan.

At this moment, a middle-aged couple walked out, Gu Qingwan looked over from a distance through the car curtain, and found that the lady was actually a little familiar. It seems to be the Duchess of Guo, Gu Qingwan saw her two years ago.

"The eldest princess has arrived!"

In an extraordinarily luxurious carriage, a beautiful woman walked down surrounded by two maids. I saw that she was in her thirties, with a delicate face and charm, wearing a purple robe embroidered with gold threads, which made her even more graceful and elegant. Xiao Guogong and his wife came out together and saluted the eldest princess.

"Her Royal Highness the eldest princess can come to participate in the little girl's ceremony, my husband and wife are not very grateful, please hurry up!"