"Thank you for your concern." Gu Wanyin glanced up at the second wife, and then glanced at the princess with a smile: "My mother has already told me where to start, but it is not as complicated as I imagined." Seeing that the second brother's wedding is approaching, the second aunt is too busy, how can I still make trouble for the second aunt. However, if the second aunt asks us to help, it is good to say it.

"Definitely, definitely." The second wife smiled, but there was no smile in her eyes, it was purely a formality: "It's all a family, how can I be polite?" ”

They all went to the old lady's place. The old lady was having breakfast. The dish is simple, a plate of green vegetables, a stack of steamed dumplings, a bowl of rice porridge, and a cold side dish.

Gu Wanyin couldn't help but think that Zhou Ruijing was the same when he ate - it was okay for the two of them to eat together, if Zhou Ruijing couldn't eat with her if he had something, it would be a few simple dishes, two bowls of rice, and it would not be wasted just after eating.

Seeing them come in, the old lady put down her chopsticks and pushed the bowl away: "Take it." ”

Gu Wanyin glanced at it, and the old lady didn't use half a bowl of rice porridge, and she didn't move much of a few dishes. There are only six steamed dumplings in total, and now there are five left. The old lady only used a few bites of a meal. It seems that there is something wrong with the appetite?

The princess had already opened her mouth and asked, "What, the old lady doesn't like today's dishes?" How do you eat these few bites? ”

The old lady wiped her mouth with a handkerchief: "I have no appetite, and I don't feel hungry." That's how people get old. ”

The second wife's eyes flashed, and a trace of worry floated on her face: "Even if the old lady doesn't want to eat, she might as well eat a few more bites." Otherwise, how can we feel at ease? ”

is so attentive, the second wife is showing her loyalty.

The old lady patted the second wife's hand: "What are you worried about?" It's just a few puffs. It's not like that, I know that you have filial piety. But don't make too much of a fuss. ”

The princess quietly gave Gu Wanyin a look.

"I think it's because of the summer." Gu Wanyin opened her mouth with a smile, stepped forward and helped the old lady to sit down in the hall with the second wife, one left and one right. "I used to hear from my grandmother that when summer is so hot, I don't have much appetite and I don't bother to move."

The old lady glanced at Gu Wanyin lovingly: "That's exactly what I said, I really have this experience when I'm old." As he spoke, he pulled her to sit down beside her, and changed the topic with a smile: "Why didn't Jing'er come with you today?" ”

"Well, the prince said that he made an appointment with someone else today and wanted to go out for a day. I'll be back in the evening. Gu Wanyin replied with a smile, and naturally picked up the fan to fan the old lady.

The old lady was suddenly timid, and her whole body relaxed, half leaning on the cushion, her eyes narrowed slightly. It's just that he still doesn't feel at ease: "Can you go to breakfast?" ”

"I watched the prince eat before sending him out;." Gu Wanyin replied softly, but thought in her heart: It seems that the old lady loves Zhou Ruijing very much. Also. After all, I grew up next to the old lady since I was a child, and I am the eldest grandson of the long house, so it is reasonable to hurt more.

"Yes, the main task of a wife is to take care of her husband's daily life. Except for the succession of the ancestors, what is next to it. It's not heavy. Under the old lady's approving gaze, Gu Wanyin pursed her lips and smiled shyly. After a pause, she looked up at the old lady and asked softly: "The dishes that the prince ate in the morning today, the prince said that it was very refreshing, and the old lady didn't eat a few bites, how about I have someone make it and send it later?" It's better to try it out. I used to do it at home in the summer, and my grandmother said it was good. ”

The second wife's eyes flashed, and she echoed: "That's exactly the reason." How many new snacks have I made in my house, and the old lady will try them too? ”

Gu Wanyin glanced at the second wife, but the second lady only looked at the old lady eagerly. The second wife deliberately wanted to fight with her. If the old lady uses the second wife's pastries but doesn't use hers. It's just hitting her in the face. Thinking so, she lowered her eyes. Waiting for the old lady's meaning.

The old lady glanced at the second wife, and the second wife's face remained unchanged, still showing a respectful and filial look.

"It's hot, and I don't want to eat any snacks." The old lady smiled and naturally spoke: "I have similar tastes to Jing'er, and what Jing'er said is good, it must also have my appetite." ”

Gu Wanyin smiled slightly, still blowing her eyes, only her eyelashes trembled, and she responded softly: "Yes, I will send it to the old lady when I turn around." ”

"You just said you did it yourself?" The old lady asked again with interest.

Her face flushed slightly: "If it's not done well, it's not delicious." It's a shame that the prince doesn't dislike it. ”

"Today's young lady of the family, how many can cook?" The old lady laughed and looked at her more and more happy: "When I was young, I also liked to cook and make some food, but I didn't do it well. It's just for fun. It's hard for you to be willing to cook yourself. ”

"Isn't it?" The second wife interjected with a smile: "How many girls in our family, which one is willing to enter the kitchen?" Ruijing married a good daughter-in-law, which is the blessing of our Zhou family. ”

"It's just nonsense." Gu Wanyin smiled modestly.

After a while of gossiping, the crowd dispersed. The princess traveled with her, and after separating from the second wife, she instructed: "You must be careful when you cook food for the old lady." ”

The princess was afraid that something would go wrong, and she couldn't bear it. Gu Wanyin's eyes condensed slightly, and she nodded seriously: "Don't worry, mother, I will watch it myself." It's getting hotter and hotter these days, so I'll make more of it, and my mother and father will also try it. ”

"It's hard for you to have this filial piety." The princess smiled and patted her hand, and then let go again, as if talking about something ordinary: "We are thinking, while it is still hot these days, we will go back to the border gate." ”

Gu Wanyin was stunned: "Didn't the prince say that he had to wait—"

"The sooner we go, the better off you will be." The princess smiled gently, but her eyes were indescribably desolate, she reached out and pinched a leaf on the tree and crushed it vigorously in her hand, "If a tree wants to grow taller and stronger, it must remove excess branches and leaves." Otherwise, it becomes an obstacle. ”

The princess is saying that if she stays in Beijing with the prince, it will only arouse the suspicion and suspicion of the saint, and it will be a stumbling block for Zhou Ruijing. Gu Wanyin's eyes shrank, and a sense of powerlessness and deep ...... welled up in her heart Sad;

"Dad and Mom have decided?" asked softly, even though she has been married for less than half a month, but in this family, Zhou Ruijing is the princess's most tolerant and gentle to her. She truly regards the princess as a relative.

The princess wiped her fingers with a handkerchief, and when she spoke again, she had already exhausted her emotions: "It's decided, but I haven't had a chance to say it yet." When Jing'er comes back in the evening, you can talk to him. ”

Gu Wanyin didn't know what to say, so she had to nod. Maybe it's because the princess doesn't know how to speak, she thought, right? They have just gotten married, and they are going to go away as parents, what does this make Zhou Ruijing feel in his heart?

And Zhou Yufei, what kind of feelings do you feel?

"After we leave, Jing'er and they will entrust it to you. As the saying goes, the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother. You have to bother more. Especially the girl who scarlets. The princess sighed, smiled reluctantly, and raised her eyes to look at Gu Wanyin, her eyes earnest.

Gu Wanyin nodded heavily, and finally spit out a few words: "Mother...... Feel relieved. "With her, she will protect them no matter what. It's just that my heart is too heavy, and I barely say three words, but my throat has been blocked.

"Our Zhou family is said to be extremely glorious, but in fact?" The princess laughed at herself: "It's just a name." This title is a life! One day, the prince goes, and this family will stop. When the time comes, you persuade Jing'er to stop following in his father's footsteps. Being a rich idler is better than having a home. ”

Gu Wanyin listened carefully, and she couldn't tell whether it was shock or sadness in her heart.

"Your second aunt is a strong person and likes to compete for everything. I wasn't in Beijing before, and it was a matter of course that she was in charge. It's just that it caused their brother and sister to suffer. Now that you are married, sooner or later the old lady will hand over the rights of the housekeeper to you. After all, this is the Zhennan Palace. The princess paused and looked at her deeply: "I think you should also know the reason why the old lady refuses to transfer power." ”

"The old lady thinks that I am not worthy of the prince." Gu Wanyin laughed at herself. How could she not understand the old lady's thoughts? If the old lady really likes her and approves of her, she will not condone the second wife again and again. Even if it weren't for Zhou Ruijing, the old lady would not even bother to give a little perfunctory.

Although the old lady said that when she gave birth to a son-in-law, she would naturally hand over this family to her. But what if she can't get pregnant? Or maybe it's a girl? What awaits her then?

Maybe it's a flat wife? Or simply a letter of resignation. Reputation, childless......

Xu saw the worry in Gu Wanyin's heart, and the princess softened her tone and said softly: "You don't have to worry too much. Jing'er's child has always had a very good idea, and even the old lady can't make him change his mind. Otherwise, it wouldn't be where it is today. Although the old lady doesn't like you for a while, as long as you are good, the old lady can always change her opinion. The point is that you don't underestimate yourself. ”

"Yes, mother." Gu Wanyin responded lightly, a warmth welled up in her heart, and her eyes were also resolute: "Don't worry, mother, I will let the old lady change her mind." will also take good care of the prince and the scarlet sister. ”

The princess nodded with satisfaction, her eyes wet: "I have wronged you." I'm a mother-in-law, so I can't call the shots for you. Let you—"

Gu Wanyin smiled slightly and held the princess's hand hard: "What are you talking about?" I'm grateful that it's too late. If I wasn't a mother, where would I have the blessing to marry the prince? Besides, it's just a temporary concession. "The second wife pays too much attention to money and money, and she is too strong to be strong, so she will always get a handle.