The July sun was like a fire, the cicadas on the trees did not stop for a while, Liu sat by the window with an embroidered bandage and a needle and thread doing work, compared to this boring summer day, her eyebrows were a peaceful color.

"Ah Qiu, divide the silk thread well, it's still half a small side away." She carefully looked at the half-finished robe and instructed her maidservant Ah Qiu.

Ah Qiu carefully sent the divided silk thread up, and took a closer look: "The lady's work is still so good, this robe is ironed and extravagant, and the general will like it." ”

Liu Shi pursed his lips and smiled: "Seeing that the weather is getting hotter, it is just right to get these two monofilament Luo, which is suitable for the general." ”

She said and sighed softly: "The general has not changed his robe for the time since he came back, and it is also our fault. ”

Ah Qiu pouted: "Where can Mrs. take care of these things now, yesterday I heard that the in-laws of the Luo family and the eldest uncle came to the house to make trouble again, and injured the side door guard." ”

Liu Shi frowned, and said in a low voice: "Don't talk nonsense, how can Madame's affairs be used to chew the root of your tongue!" She grimaced, "Next time, I'll talk nonsense and see how I punish you." ”

Ah Qiu stuck out her tongue, and knew that the Liu family was the gentleest, and she would definitely not punish her.

She put down the silk thread and poured a bowl of drink: "Lady also take a rest and eat tea soup." ”

"It's the old lady's birthday in two days, and I heard that the house is going to do a big job, but now in this situation, I don't know where the money and silver will come from."

Liu Shi smiled gently: "The general is a capable person, where would he be stumped for these things." ”

Her look of admiration made Ah Qiu couldn't help laughing: "In the past few days, the lady **** has personally made meals and sent them to the front yard, and even the general has praised your craftsmanship, and even let people send clothes and money over, the lady has really come out." ”

Thinking about the previous dormant in the side courtyard, eating and using it was saved and saved, and Gu Mingli was still afraid of what Luo would do, and she was worried all day long, how could she have thought that there would be such a day.

She smiled lightly: "This is a blessing from the general, if it weren't for the general, we would only be in the side courtyard." ”

Where can you get rid of the lowly status of Lehu, and still live in such a courtyard, but Luo is now sent to the side courtyard.

Ah Qiu also squinted with a smile: "The fourth lady is also becoming more and more sensible, she went to the front yard early in the morning to bring ginseng soup to the general, and accompanied the general to say a few words before coming out." ”

Liu suddenly remembered something, and said in a low voice: "But I heard which guests the old lady invited?" ”

Ah Qiu was about to speak, but heard Gu Mingli's voice outside: "Ah Niang is not in the room?" ”

Seeing Gu Mingli, who was wearing a red saro skirt, come in happily, Liu's face couldn't help but show a smile, and called her to come over and sit down beside her: "The sun is so big outside, where is this going?" ”

Gu Mingli pouted and sat down, and took the drink from Ah Qiu: "I went to the third sister to sit down, talked to her and came back, it will be the old lady's birthday in two days, and the third sister also gave me a few newly made dresses and jewelry, let me wear them to celebrate the old lady's birthday." ”

Liu smiled and nodded, then turned his head and asked Ah Qiu, "Have you inquired clearly?" ”

Ah Qiu nodded: "It was said that I invited a few highnesses, as well as the two Langjun of the Cui family, and the Chang'an Guifu also got the post, and there are many Langjun ladies coming." ”

The Liu family returned it, Gu Mingli's eyes widened and he hurriedly asked, "Will His Royal Highness King Chen Liuwang come?" ”

She herself didn't notice the unconcealed anticipation in her tone, but the Liu family on the side heard it, and couldn't help frowning at her.

Ah Qiu was also confused, and nodded with a smile: "Come, I even sent a birthday gift yesterday." ”

Gu Mingli's eyes lit up, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head and fiddled with her dress.

Ever since he saw His Royal Highness King Chen Liuwang at the Duanyang banquet, Gu Mingli had unconsciously remembered that handsome and gentle face, and he smiled affectionately at an ordinary Gu family girl like herself, so how could she not remember it.

Liu looked at his daughter's unusual behavior, and it was obvious that he was moved in his heart, but ......

"Li Niang, haven't you heard of it? Yesterday, His Royal Highness King Xian and His Royal Highness King Chen Liuwang both gave birthday gifts, both of which were very valuable. Liu Shi retracted his gaze and said with a light smile, "His Royal Highness King Xian sent a solid golden longevity peach, and His Royal Highness King Chen Liuwang even sent a Bodhisattva statue of mutton fat jade, which is very generous." ”

Gu Mingli blinked: "The two highnesses must respect the old lady very much, so they specially sent such a heavy courtesy." ”

She was even more happy in her heart, His Royal Highness King Chen Liuwang must have attached great importance to the Gu family for such a valuable gift, and she will have more dealings with the mansion in the future, so will she be able to see His Royal Highness often.

Liu Shi looked at her unawakened appearance, her face turned even colder, but the tone in her mouth was still peaceful: "It's no wonder that Li Niang doesn't understand, among so many guests, these two highnesses sent such a heavy gift, I'm afraid it's not just to congratulate the old lady on her birthday, but also to have other plans." ”

"Speaking of which, the two highnesses have reached the age of marriage, although the palace has not yet issued an edict, but everyone in Chang'an City knows that our Gu family is the most important noble mansion in the palace, and I can't say that these two highnesses are for this."

Before she finished speaking, the blush on Gu Mingli's face became deeper and deeper, her eyes were full of anticipation and joy, and she was fiddling with the handkerchief in her hand.

"It's just that there are three ladies in our house, and I don't know which one those two highnesses fancy them." Liu Shi looked at Gu Mingli's face as she wished, but her words did not stop: "In my opinion, I am afraid that it is one of the eldest lady and the second lady, but no matter who the old lady is, she must be overjoyed." ”

The original joy in Gu Mingli's eyes all came to naught, leaving only the stunned and slowly revealing sadness, even the originally straight body was a little rickety, trembling slightly, and it took a long time to open a low voice: "That's also good, the big sister and the second sister are all like that......"

Her voice trembled, but there was still a trace of anticipation that she couldn't hide, and she quickly looked up at Liu Shi timidly, and lowered her head again.

Liu couldn't help but close his eyes, sighed in his heart, and then said, "Yes, the eldest lady and the second lady are excellent." ”

She said casually: "It's just that the second lady has been sent to the Taoist temple, maybe it's for the eldest lady, but according to the temperament of the eldest lady, now there are so many things in the mansion, if you marry the palace and don't know what will happen, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to tolerate us." ”

After she finished speaking, she finally saw that the last bit of hope in Gu Mingli's eyes was also extinguished, and she sat in front of her with her head bowed and speechless, and only got up and whispered out for a long time.

Ah Qiu looked at Gu Mingli's dejected appearance, and sighed softly: "Lady, the fourth lady is only afraid that she is sad, she is still thinking about ......"

Liu's face was rare and said categorically: "She is going to wake up after all, I just hope that she can marry into an ordinary noble mansion, An Ansheng has a quiet and ordinary life, don't think about marrying into any royal family, let alone being a concubine!" “

When she said this, there was some sadness in her eyes: "She is still young, and she doesn't know what kind of day this is." ”