Reborn I want to be a giant

Chapter 2 Marriage ([-])

Hibiscus-in

It stands to reason that both brother and sister are ten years old and should not live in the same yard anymore, but they are not willing to separate.Gu Changyan thought her brother was unreliable, and asked her to watch him all the time so as not to get into trouble.Gu Yanqing thought that only he and his sister were relatives in this family, so he was worried.So the two huddled in the small yard and depended on each other.

Gu Changyan has a secret. She was born with the memories of her previous life. It was an era of rapid technological development, an era of equal social relations, freedom, harmony, and a variety of ideas blooming.In my previous life, I lived to be 36 years old, worked overtime and did research and stayed up all night to kill myself.Unexpectedly, God did not erase her memory, so she was a little depressed when she opened her eyes and saw this small world.In this era, there are a lot of rules, and tangible and intangible constraints are everywhere. Even if you can eat enough and wear warm clothes, the pressure of survival is greater than in your previous life.Fortunately, with this twin brother, she will not be too lonely.

"Sister, what do you think of my writing?" Gu Yanqing pushed the few pieces of paper he had written in front of his sister.

In fact, he has always admired his sister. Obviously, everyone was born in the same mother's womb and was born less than half an hour apart. Why does my sister learn everything very quickly, as if she was born to learn without a teacher, while he needs to work hard like others just work.

But what he didn't know was that he was already quite smart in Gu Changyan's eyes.

"Brother wrote very well, as good as Mr. Zhang from the ethnology." It's a pity that Gu Zheng never knew how outstanding his son was.

After being praised, Gu Yanqing's immature face was full of smiles, like the warm sun in winter, it melted everyone's hearts.

"Gu Changyan, all young ladies learn from female celebrities, why don't you follow suit. I want a purse for my brother." He suddenly put on a patriarchal air, old-fashioned.

Gu Changyan thought for a while, "It's not impossible to embroider things for my brother, but my brother also has to exchange things."

"What?" I always feel that nothing is good.

"Brother learns martial arts from Master Liu every day, will you also teach me?"

"No, what kind of martial arts do girls learn? You...you can go for the top essay exam now, do you still want to go for the top martial arts exam? I don't agree." Gu Yanqing refused without thinking.

Because practicing martial arts is very tiring and hard, and sometimes gets injured, how could he be willing to let his sister suffer this pain.Besides, there is no lady who practiced martial arts. If it spreads out, others will definitely gossip, and my sister's reputation will be bad.Although he is young and still has a lot to learn, the warm and cold feelings he has felt since he can remember are enough to make him mature much earlier than his peers.He can be pressed into the dust, but his sister must not be wronged.

Gu Changyan pouted, "Then I won't talk to my brother anymore. Xi'er will clean up a room and move my brother's things away. I don't want to share a study with him."

Gu Yanqing stomped his feet angrily, "Didn't you say an exchange, then I don't want your purse anymore, and you can't force me to teach you martial arts. Everyone is even, why do you drive me away?"

Gu Changyan snorted heavily, turned his face away and ignored him.Gu Yanqing immediately regretted it, but when he thought that his sister would suffer for practicing martial arts, he also hardened himself. No matter what, this matter cannot be compromised.So the two brothers and sisters began a cold war.

The maids and wives of the Hibiscus Courtyard have long been accustomed to the way of getting along with this pair of little treasures, quarreling for three days and fighting for five days, so they just went to find a random room to clean slowly. will be reconciled.

Seeing Gu Yanqing sinking his head into practicing calligraphy in a fit of anger, Gu Changyan lost his temper a long time ago. Taking advantage of the snack breaks between the maids, he took a moment to think about what happened in Jingzhong Hall just now.

Gu Zheng mentioned Gu Changxi's marriage today, and with Gu Changxi's reaction, she knew it would not be easy.She didn't know this eldest sister well, and she usually avoided them, but based on her only impression, unless someone put a knife on Gu Changxi's neck, Gu Changxi would not marry the fourth prince.

Gu Zheng loves his eldest son and daughter the most, so naturally he couldn't bear Gu Changxi to marry a crippled prince.However, if you really want to regret the marriage... it means that the Gu family will directly offend the emperor, is it worth it?Gu Zheng is not a stupid idiot, Gu Changyan believes that this cheap father can figure it out.

Forget it, it has nothing to do with me anyway.

Gu Changyan put away his thoughts, and quietly glanced at Gu Yanqing who was writing with a dull head.Sighing in my heart, it seems that I still need to make a purse.

Aunt An was dragged back to her yard, feeling very wronged.She knew that she had committed a taboo, but it was Aunt Tang who resented her.The master has been staying with Aunt Tang for more than half a month, she was holding back her anger and had no way to vent it, so she lost her mind and used her tongue quickly.

But afterwards, I felt that I was unlucky. Although those two children were born in the same family, their status in Gu Zheng's eyes was not as good as that of her concubine, Gu Changyu, who was born to her. Chen Mengling took it seriously, thinking that her opponent was always Aunt Tang.After learning a lesson today, she almost died, only to realize that Chen Mengling was not a good person.

Aunt An is clear about the mistress of the Duke's Mansion.Chen Mengling was well-known in the capital back then, and with the background of the Chen family, a century-old family, she could not be too picky about her marriage with the entire prominent family of the Dayue Dynasty.Back then, she also had someone she was interested in, and she was thinking of waiting for the other party to return to Beijing to propose marriage after the filial piety period, but Gu Zheng stepped in and asked for a marriage gift with military merit.The Chen family couldn't resist the decree, so they had to ask Chen Mengling to be Gu Zheng's continuation.The main reason why Gu Zheng moved this idea was because of Chen's family background and Chen Mengling's reputation.Gu Zheng was born as a general, and he has never been able to communicate with noble girls, nor can he understand them, and it's no secret that Chen Mengling has a sweetheart in the capital, so he doesn't have much admiration for Chen Mengling.

After Chen Mengling married into the Gu family, the husband and wife were indeed decent enough in front of others, but in private, the two sides could only say a few polite words in daily life.Gu Zheng married a woman from a prominent family, so he naturally planned to get along well. He never expected to be as friendly as possible, but it's okay to treat each other like a guest.It's a pity that Chen Mengling's heart is too cold. He tried his best, but he couldn't cover it up.After a long time, the aunt at home tried to please her, so he stopped spending so much effort on his wife.

Aunt An's understanding of Chen Mengling was not limited to the relationship between husband and wife, but also Chen Mengling's indifference to her two biological children.Ever since the baby was born, Chen Mengling hadn't hugged her a few times. She was taken care of by the nanny and the maids in the yard all the year round. Ask the doctor, but I am not happy to see them.The mother has such an attitude, how can other people in the Duke's mansion treat the two children kindly.

This is why Aunt An felt that she was unlucky today and was repaired, otherwise Chen Mengling wouldn't care much about her quick tongue.Thinking of Chen Mengling's appearance before, she still has lingering fears.At that time, the other party really wanted her to die, it was not a joke.Fortunately, she has Gu Yanyun and Gu Changxi, brothers and sisters, two big backers.She yelled in her heart that she was lucky, and once again felt very wise about her original decision.As long as there are these two children left by her cousin, she, An Xian'er, will not fail in Duke Liang's mansion.

Gu Changyu was naturally worried when his biological mother was punished, and also felt a sense of crisis.Relying on her relationship with Gu Yanyun and Gu Changxi in the mansion for so many years, her mother almost walked sideways, used to being arrogant and complacent, and forgot that there were some people she could never afford to offend in her life.

No matter how much she is favored, it is still the aunt. Chen Mengling is the main wife. No one will criticize her if she kills an aunt. Even Gu Zheng can't do anything to her.If Aunt An is dead, people outside will only be sure that Aunt An is presumptuous and offended the mistress.

Gu Changyu came here specially to see his mother, the purpose was to persuade her a few words, it's better to restrain himself at this juncture.But before the words could be spoken, Mother Hu, who was in charge of spreading the message in the inner courtyard, came over.

Obviously, Mother Hu listened to the corner and told them exactly what Gu Zheng and Gu Changxi had said.On the one hand, Aunt An and Gu Changyu felt that Gu Changxi was crazy, on the other hand, they felt lucky that Gu Changyu was a concubine.Why doesn't Aunt An want her daughter to marry well?She even hoped that her daughter would marry better than all the daughters in the family, but the fourth prince is a cripple, no matter how much the emperor favors, it will be like this for a lifetime.It can even be said that even heirs are slim.

"What did the master say?"

Aunt An felt that Gu Changxi was crazy, and she left the marriage she didn't want to her sisters, and didn't look at who gave it to her.Even if there is no decree, but the Queen Mother is dead, the oral decree of marriage is no different from the decree.And it was Gu Changxi who was appointed by the Empress Dowager back then, and everyone inside and outside the palace knew clearly that if they wanted to regret the marriage at this time, it was clearly pushing the Duke's mansion into dire straits.

"Master asked someone to send the eldest lady back." Mother Hu whispered.

Aunt An had an idea in her heart, but she wouldn't treat Madam Hu as her confidant, so she rewarded her with a purse of broken silver and let her go down.After he left, she asked Gu Changyu what he thought of this matter.

"Eldest sister probably has another sweetheart in the past two years." Gu Changyu recalled what he saw in Weiyuanhou's residence. "Auntie, you have to be prepared."

Aunt An wondered, "What?"

"If father can convince Madam to put me under the name..." Although it is too obvious to put the concubine under the name of the mistress now, Gu Zheng's love for Gu Changxi is unmatched by all the daughters in the family. Gu Changxi went to extremes, Gu Zheng might really agree.

From her own point of view, even if the fourth prince is paralyzed on the bed, many noble girls will flock to him.After all, besides the difficulty of offspring, a lifetime of prosperity and wealth is more attractive, isn't it?Moreover, the emperor and empress have always doted on this prince, and would definitely give preferential treatment to a woman who is willing to marry her son.

"No...impossible. It's too deliberate to remember you now. The master cares about reputation the most. If such a thing is publicized, he will be impeached by the censor." Aunt An's face was pale.

"But he is even more reluctant to part with his sweetheart." Gu Changyu turned cold.

No matter how caring, obedient and filial she is these years, in Gu Zheng's eyes, her weight is not one-thousandth of that of Gu Changxi.This stupid and selfish elder sister has nothing but a good background and a passable skin, but she has taken up all the favor and resources of the Duke's Mansion.

Aunt An supported the chair and sat down, forcing herself to calm down, "Even if he wanted to do this, Chen Mengling would not agree."

Chen Mengling came from a good background, and she looked down on concubines and concubines' children the most, and she never had a good look towards Gu Zheng's aunts, even if no one else offended them.So Aunt An was very sure that Gu Zheng would definitely fail if he tried hard on Chen Mengling's side.

Hearing what his mother said, Gu Changyu heaved a sigh of relief, but... "Mr. Hu said just now that the elder sister wanted the father to ask the emperor to let the fourth prince wait for the third younger sister and Ji. If the daughter is not suitable, then the father may take this road Well." Chen Mengling and the Chen family are not simple, if Gu Zheng has a bit of conscience and fear, it is best not to be stupid for the eldest daughter, otherwise there will be endless troubles.

Aunt An recalled how much Gu Zheng had attached importance to Gu Changxi over the years, and was also a little curious about how this matter would be resolved in the end.However, if Gu Zheng really quarreled with Chen Mengling for Gu Changxi's sake, Gu Changyu might be the one to profit in the end.Therefore, the most suitable position for the mother and daughter right now is to watch the fire from the other side.

After clearing her mind, Aunt An completely relaxed. She was born beautiful, and she had spent a lot of money on herself over the years. She was in her thirties and in her early twenties. She stayed with her daughter Gu Changyu. People who love each other can't tell that they are mother and daughter.After the cousin passed away, she almost walked sideways in the Duke's mansion without having to bear the pressure of the mistress, and the cost of food and clothing was second only to the mistress.If there is any regret, it is that he did not give birth to a son.Thinking of this, she hated Aunt Tang who gave birth to a concubine and took care of Zhongfu.

Gu Zheng didn't go to his aunt's house that night, and stayed alone in the study all night.After weighing many things, he still decided that this marriage cannot be regretted, and the person cannot be changed.But it happened that Gu Changxi had another moth.She started a hunger strike.

Gu Zheng ignored it in a fit of anger, but he also ordered people not to spread the matter.

But the servants didn't know about it, but the masters and masters couldn't hide it.Aunt Tang and Aunt An, who was grounded, did not know whether it was out of sincerity or just putting on airs. They went to Gu Zheng to intercede in person in turn. Yan Ya hurried home.Only Chen Mengling's Zheyuan, and Gu Yanqing's and Gu Changyan's Mujin Courtyard remained silent.

Gu Zheng looked at these aunts and children, and then thought of the eldest son who was fighting for his future at the border, the eldest daughter who only hoped for a good marriage, and Chen Mengling and her two children who hadn't expressed any concern so far. A nameless anger rushed to my heart.He couldn't blame Chen Mengling, so he could only blame Gu Yanqing and Gu Changyan's brother and sister.Being indifferent to his father and being so indifferent to his own sister is simply disloyal, unrighteous and unfilial.

Gu Changyan, who knew nothing about the affairs outside the Hibiscus Courtyard, was making purses, Gu Yanqing was studying, and the two were still in a cold war, so although they were in the same room, no one paid attention to the other, and the small study was rarely peaceful.

Xi'er came back in a hurry from outside, her expression was not very good, she cautiously leaned into Gu Changyan's ear and whispered for a while.Gu Changyan nodded expressionlessly, indicating that he understood, and ordered her to prepare some light meals.Then lower your head and continue to make purses.

Whether Gu Changxi's hunger strike was true or not, she was trying to force Gu Zheng. Gu Changyan didn't know how Gu Zheng could get back this marriage, but she knew that if Gu Changxi didn't compromise, someone else would be in trouble in the end.Gu Zheng's love for Gu Changxi is unmatched by all the children in this family.How could he be willing to marry his sweetheart to a disabled person.

So, what will Gu Zheng do?

Gu Changyan was so dazed that his fingers were pricked with needles until they hurt and he regained his senses.When Gu Yanqing heard this, he threw away the pen and ran over, held his sister's hand and asked if there was anything wrong, forgetting all the anger and cold war.

Gu Changyan stopped arguing with him, pursed his mouth and said it hurt and he was bleeding.Gu Yanqing hurriedly covered her with a handkerchief, and at the same time ordered the maid in the house to find medicine.How could Gu Changyan feel uncomfortable because of something that wasn't even an injury? She just wanted her brother to feel sorry for her.

At this time, Xi'er came over to say that the porridge was ready, Gu Changyan pulled Gu Yanqing to his side, the two identical dolls sat facing each other, not to mention how cute they were.

"Brother, father and elder sister are unhappy, shall we go and see?"

Gu Yanqing also knew about this. Originally, he had no sense of presence in front of his father. After years of being neglected, he gradually became less enthusiastic about his relatives except his younger sister. Moreover, the matter of his father and his ex-wife's room was not a big deal. His stepwife can handle it.Sometimes a word of concern will be passed on unsatisfactorily by caring people, as if their brothers and sisters have some shady purpose.

That defensive look grew up with him.

Gu Changyan knew what he was thinking, and couldn't help sighing in his heart. This brother was only ten years old, but because of the situation of the two brothers and sisters in the house, he had to force himself to mature prematurely.

Gu Zheng was meeting guests in the outer study, and it was inconvenient for Gu Changyan to go out, so he stood by the inner door with the maids and women.Gu Yanqing walked in front, and Cheng Fei behind him followed closely holding a food box.As soon as he arrived at the door of the study, he ran into Gu Yanya, the second young master born to Aunt Tang, who seemed to have just arrived. Similarly, his servant Shunzi was also holding a food box.

The two greeted each other politely and waited quietly outside without much communication.

After a while, the study door opened, and two staff members came out, and Gu Zheng let his sons in together.

Gu Zheng seemed to be in a bad mood. He used to be a strong and tough man, but now he is haggard and looks like an upright man.Although Gu Yanqing was surprised, his eyes did not stay for too long.After paying respectful salutes to Gu Yanya, he explained the purpose of his visit. It was nothing more than knowing that his father hadn't rested all night, and he was worried about his health, so he came here to pay his respects.

They also saw all kinds of side dishes on the small table, and a cup of steaming porridge, Gu Yanqing recognized that it was the handicraft of his second sister Gu Changyu.With the second sister who has everything in front of him, the simple things in his food box seem embarrassing and redundant.And the impression I gave my father was that he was more perfunctory than sincere.

Thinking of Gu Changyan's attitude at the time... well, my sister was really perfunctory.

So the little worries in his heart dissipated, and the emotion of breaking the cans and smashing was also born.

Once people let go of who and what, they will grow.He no longer struggles with why his parents don't love them as brothers and sisters. The master once said that parents and children also have a predestined relationship.Looking back on what happened from the time he could remember to the present, he had to admit that the two of them, the siblings, were destined to have little relationship with their parents.

That's fine, that's fine too.The two brothers and sisters have done enough to stop gossip.

Gu Zheng asked the two about their homework respectively. Although he was in a bad mood, he didn't vent his anger on the face of it. He just said a bunch of principles of life and sent them back.

Half his life as a soldier, he thought that he had not humiliated his ancestors in making contributions, and his children were also quite outstanding. The eldest son Gu Yanyun was capable of both literature and martial arts, and the emperor favored him. He is also a talent that everyone praises.Thinking of this, he couldn't help thinking of Gu Changxi, the eldest daughter who had given him a face because of her talent and looks since she was a child, she didn't eat all day and night, and she didn't know if she was starving.

Looking at the snacks on the table, he sighed and had to admit that his children are debts.

Gu Yanqing came out of the study, said goodbye to Gu Yanya politely, and left without looking back.Gu Yanya stroked her chin and looked at the direction in which her third brother was leaving, pondering for a while.Speaking of which, because he had to live in the Imperial College, he would not see his brothers and sisters a few times throughout the year. Every time he saw Gu Yanqing and Gu Changyan, it was like a new acquaintance, very interesting.

Gu Changxi was spoiled and spoiled since she was a child and has never suffered at all. She was sad and went on a hunger strike for two days here, and soon fell ill.Afraid to invite the imperial physician to disturb the palace, under Gu Zheng's instruction, Aunt Tang could only call all the famous doctors in the capital to prescribe the prescription.The servants were busy, but she insisted on refusing to drink the medicine.He lifted the bowl and said viciously that it would be better if he just died like this, so that he would not have to suffer a miserable life.

When the words reached Gu Zheng's ears, it was another heartache.

But Gu Changxi was also stubborn, she insisted on refusing to drink, and passed out the next morning.Gu Zheng was terrified, and hurriedly went to visit in person. After seeing the haggard and frail eldest daughter, his whole heart was broken.

Brothers and sisters Gu Yanqing didn't know what was going on in Changleyuan, Chen Mengling didn't care, the news was blocked and they were too secluded, which caused them to lose the initiative in many things and become passive.

It rained heavily that night, and before going to bed, Gu Changyan heard that her elder sister was willing to drink medicine and eat porridge.She guessed that Gu Zheng finally compromised.It's just that she doesn't know how Gu Zheng will solve this problem.In short, it has nothing to do with the brothers and sisters, and they should avoid it these days.

Her mind was spinning rapidly, and she fell asleep peacefully after she made up her mind.

The next day when Gu Yanqing came back from ethnology, she told him her thoughts.Gu Yanqing nodded in agreement without thinking.It's better for the brothers and sisters not to get involved in important family matters.Because they are still too weak now, they want money and no money, no one, and their mother is unreliable, and it is easy to be used as a gun.

After more than a month of peaceful life, the purse that Gu Changyan made for Gu Yanqing also failed several semi-finished products, and finally got a decent one.It's just that Gu Yanqing was a little unhappy. He looked at the pattern on the purse, and then at the cat nestling in his sister's arms, squinting its satisfied eyes and snoozing, no matter how it looked.Did my sister do it on purpose?

"Brother, come back if you don't like it." Seeing the other party's awkwardness, Gu Changyan said lightly.

Gu Yanqing hurriedly put away the purse, "Who says you don't like it, there's no reason to go back after giving it away." Turning his face, the corners of his mouth curled up, trying to hide his joyful mood.

(End of this chapter)