The eighteenth day of the lunar month is a rare good weather in Yuecheng in winter.

At six o'clock in the morning, Gu Qingzhou got up, began to dress up, and went back to the new house to be a hostess.

The courtyard is full of frost and dew, and when you get up in the morning, the ground is covered with silver frost and dead leaves.

The morning sun shone in from the carved window lattice, like a brocade fur, giving Gu Qingzhou's face a brilliant golden light. The coldness between her eyebrows seemed to be dispelled by the radiant sun, and there was a faint joy.

This joy was strong on her, and it quickly dissipated.

Gu Qingzhou has only been a bride for more than a month, and according to Yuecheng's customs, she should wear red clothes until the end of the first month of next year.

People's preference for color is innate, and there is no way to change this, Gu Qingzhou doesn't like red.

After much hesitation, she still changed into a set of Rainbow Dash cheongsam embroidered with crimson gold trim and blooming peonies, which made her look festive and glamorous.

"Mom, I'll go over first, and I'll entertain guests in the morning." Gu Qingzhou had breakfast and said to Mrs. Yan.

Mrs. Yan put down her chopsticks: "Don't worry, Luo Shui and I will accompany you." ”

Gu Qingzhou nodded: "It's okay." ”

Ten minutes away, they still arranged a car.

Three minutes to the door.

Between the front building and the main courtyard, a huge stage was set up in the new house, and the famous singers were invited; In the flower hall in the front building, a stage was set up, and two singers would take the stage in the evening.

"Young lady." Someone greeted Gu Qingzhou.

Gu Qingzhou didn't notice that she was calling her, and it wasn't until Yan Luoshui poked her waist that she came back to her senses and smiled slightly.

Mrs. Yan looked at Gu Qingzhou worriedly.

Fortunately, the old lady has arrived.

Gu Qingzhou accompanied the old lady and no longer entertained others.

Yan Luoshui said in a low voice: "Qingzhou, don't get distracted, how many people see your jokes." ”

Gu Qingzhou nodded.

In the subsequent entertainment, nothing went wrong, Gu Qingzhou followed the old lady all the time, and he was not surprised by the greetings of others, and his smile was light.

At eleven o'clock in the morning, it was already full of guests.

A banquet was set up in the flower hall downstairs, and the men and women were all dressed in brocade and luxurious, and they were dignified.

The Overseer also came.

All of a sudden, it's even more lively.

In the midst of this bustle, an adjutant quietly came in and whispered a few words to Si Mu.

Si Mu sat beside Gu Qingzhou, lightly touched her arm, and whispered in her ear, "Come out with me." ”

Gu Qingzhou didn't know what was going on, and asked with his eyes, but Si Mu just nodded at her, without any expression, signaling that she had to go out.

"Grandmother, I'll go out first." Gu Qingzhou said to the old lady.

The old lady saw that they were slimy, and said with a smile: "Go quickly, go quickly." ”

Out of the flower hall, there were people sitting in the corridor of the courtyard in the distance, talking with wine glasses.

The sunlight is warm, bright and bright, and the plum blossoms in the courtyard give off a faint fragrance.

Si Mu said: "There is a person at the door, saying that it is your sister Gu Ying, you can go and have a look." Take it in or send it away, it's up to you. ”

With that, Si Mu re-entered the table.

Adjutant Wang saluted Gu Qingzhou: "Young lady, please!" ”

He led the way for Gu Qingzhou.

Gu Qingzhou bowed his head, followed Adjutant Wang to the verandah, and then walked out.

After dispersing the family wealth, Gu Qingzhou left the Gu Mansion, and within a day, her master and nurse had an accident. Since then, she didn't know where everyone in the Gu Mansion had gone, only that they had all left.

Later, I heard from the old maid that it was the third aunt who took care of the aftermath. She arranged for someone to exchange the gold bars for Gu Ying for cash, let her deposit them in the bank, with only a little money with her, and sent a reliable person to send her back to Guizhang's hometown and go to her uncle.

Unexpectedly, Gu Ying came back again.

Are you not used to living in the countryside?

Thinking that she was the daughter of Gu Guizhang and Qin Zhengzheng, Gu Qingzhou had no pity for her.

Qin Zheng killed Gu Qingzhou's mother, Gu Guizhang killed Gu Qingzhou's maternal grandfather, they were all enemies, and Gu Yan and Gu Wei put Gu Qingzhou to death many times.

As the adjutant walked out of the gate, she saw Gu Ying at the gate.

Gu Ying was wearing a rose-red plaid coat with a light red cheongsam inside, her hair was neatly combed, she looked very decent and beautiful, without the slightest downfall.

Seeing Gu Qingzhou coming, Gu Ying immediately stepped forward: "Sister." ”

"Don't call it that, I'm not your sister." Gu Qingzhou was indifferent.

Gu Ying burst into tears: "Sister, I have no one to rely on now, only you." I can't get used to life in the countryside. One by one, they all seemed to be going to eat me. ”

Gu Qingzhou looked at her quietly.

Gu Ying's tears flowed even more fiercely, and she began to cry.

Today is the day of the banquet guests, and the guests in the courtyard are all over the courtyard, if Gu Ying makes trouble, Si Mu and Gu Qingzhou will be embarrassed.

Gu Qingzhou finished looking at her and asked her, "When did you go back to Yuecheng?" ”

"It's been a week." Gu Ying said, "I live at a friend's house and want to go to the military government to find you, but I can't get in, and the sentry won't let me get close." I inquired about the Yan family with great difficulty, and they said that you were not there. ”

Gu Qingzhou glanced at her.

Gu Ying's appearance really doesn't look like she just came back from the countryside, she has been back for a long time.

"What friend are you?" Gu Qingzhou asked.

"It's Sister A's classmate - Gu Yan, her classmate." Gu Ying explained.

Gu Qingzhou was silent.

Gu Ying said again: "Sister, you are now the young lady of the Overseer's Mansion, you can arrange a future for me, please, Sister!" ”

"Come in first." Gu Qingzhou said.

She asked the adjutant to arrange Gu Ying to the back guest room, let her rest first, and then go to her after the banquet, and let the kitchen bring her some food.

Gu Qingzhou himself was seated.

Simu asked her in a low voice, "What's wrong?" ”

"I let her in." Gu Qingzhou said.

She didn't pity Gu Ying, but wanted to see what Gu Ying was going to do.

Gu Ying lives in Gu Ying's classmate's house, which is a bit of a coincidence; She was dressed today, and she looked very gorgeous, as if she had come to the banquet on purpose.

If she had to drive Gu Ying away, she was crying and making a fuss, and the guests would definitely point fingers, and Gu Qingzhou would fall behind.

Let her come in and see what she wants, Gu Qingzhou can also see the move, so as not to be too passive.

Si Mu nodded and said no more.

Halfway through the feast, many people left the table with their glasses and went to the garden.

Simu's courtyard, in addition to being large and spacious, is actually lackluster, and there is no novelty at all.

Gu Qingzhou also took the opportunity to meet Gu Ying.

Gu Ying ate and reapplied a layer of fat powder rouge, her cheeks were ruddy, she was young, and she was a little playful and cute.

"Who told you to come to me?" Gu Qingzhou sat on the sofa opposite her and asked.

Gu Ying said: "Sister, I have no one to look for me except you now!" ”

Gu Qingzhou didn't think that Gu Ying had suddenly become smarter, someone must have been pointing her behind her back.

"Whose house are you living in these days?" Gu Qingzhou asked again.

"The Jiang family. The third lady of the Jiang family used to be my sister's classmate. Gu Ying said. In order to distinguish Sister A, she added, "Gu Yan's classmates." ”

Gu Qingzhou bowed.

"What do you want?" Gu Qingzhou asked again.

"I want to go to France to find my brother!" Gu Ying said, "He is my own brother, and he will help me study." I want to beg you, sister, to buy me a ferry ticket, and give me some money by the way. Later, when my brother and I return to China, we will return it to you. ”

Gu Shao is not the son of Qin Zhengzheng and Gu Guizhang, only Gu Qingzhou and Qin Zhengzheng know about this matter, Gu Ying does not know, Gu Shao is not her own brother.

Of course, when she goes to Gu Shao, Gu Shao will definitely take care of her like a sister.

Thinking of Gu Shao, Gu Qingzhou thought of that magnolia-like boy, he was pure and gentle. Gu Qingzhou's cold heart showed a little warmth.

"You're going alone?" Gu Qingzhou asked again.

Gu Ying nodded vigorously.

Gu Qingzhou looked at her.

This is the Jiang family's idea for her? The idea is good, but Gu Qingzhou feels that this matter is not so simple.

She groaned slightly, "When do you want to go?" ”

Gu Ying hurriedly said: "There is a boat leaving tonight, Sister, you can send someone to help me buy a ferry ticket now, it's too late." I live in Jiang's house, I don't need to prepare my luggage, I can leave with my suitcase. ”

After a pause, she said again, "Sister, I know that the eldest sister and my mother are sorry for you, and the third sister is also sorry for you, but I haven't hurt you." For the sake of your flesh and blood, you should accumulate virtue and do good, and help me. ”

"Don't worry, you stay with me for a few days first." Gu Qingzhou said.

Gu Ying immediately stood up and held Gu Qingzhou's hand: "Sister, today is the last cruise ship to France a year ago." If you miss it, the next trip is to wait for the 15th day of the first lunar month next year. You are a new daughter-in-law, and it is inconvenient to live with your sister-in-law, so let me go today. ”

So eager?

Gu Qingzhou tested her, Gu Ying's eagerness was real, but there may not be a conspiracy behind it.

There are many guests today, and Gu Ying's sudden appearance is no accident.

However, the cruise ship to France was indeed the last one, whether Gu Ying lied or was instructed by others, Gu Qingzhou couldn't tell for a while.

If she lies, who is behind her?

Want to deal with Gu Qingzhou?

Or, Gu Qingzhou thinks too much, and Gu Ying just wants to leave early?

But Gu Ying is so knowledgeable, not like her at all! Based on his understanding of her, Gu Qingzhou must have a higher probability of someone behind him.

What is the purpose?

Gu Qingzhou just married Si Mu, and it was indeed blocking the way of countless people. The Gu family's virtue, the prestige is almost lost, there is no reputation and no financial resources, Si Mu married her, which is a big surprise.

Therefore, before Gu Qingzhou and Simu get married, there must be someone who is ready to move.

Gu Qingzhou didn't just block Wei Qingjia's way.

"Okay, I'll send someone to buy a ticket right away." Gu Qingzhou said, "Why don't you go back first, pack your luggage, and leave today." ”

She took a closer look at Gu Ying's face.

On Gu Ying's face, the emotions were a little complicated, of course, the biggest thing was happiness.

Her heart was filled with some excitement.

"What the hell is going on?" Gu Qingzhou speculated in his heart, "What trap did Gu Ying set for me?" ”

To be precise, it was the instigator behind Gu Ying who set a trap for Gu Qingzhou, and what was the purpose?