pampering wife

Chapter 31

Gu Shangshu's mansion is in Taipingfang on the east side of the imperial city.The restaurants and clothing shops in the vicinity are all luxuriously decorated, the streets are wide and tidy, there are many soft sedans and cars passing by, and the maids and maids walking slowly under the willow trees on both sides are also freshly dressed.The carriage passed by slowly, both sides are full of high-ranking families, flowers and trees are hidden in the meandering vermilion walls, and occasionally small pavilions with cornices come into view, which is completely different from the ordinary market.

The settlement of high-ranking officials and relatives!Qingmei sighed inwardly.

The carriage drove slowly in the clean wide alley, and finally stopped in front of a majestic stone lion.The two vermilion gates are closed tightly, and the word "Gu Fu" on the plaque is in official script, which is dignified and neat.

A servant had already announced at the door, and two maids came out from the open side door, followed by several servant girls.After Mrs. Gu got out of the car, people came up to support Mrs. Gu and Gu Ronghua, and the people behind followed, surrounded by Mrs. Gu's mother and daughter.Seeing that Mrs. Gu brought a strange little lady in, everyone looked at her secretly, but Mrs. Gu just smiled and said nothing.

There is a huge screen wall inside the entrance door, and the two ancient cypress trees behind it are towering, and they have been seen for several years.

Bypassing the screen wall and entering the inner door, there is a stretch of houses.

Qingmei once went to the Sheriff's Mansion when she was in Wancheng, and it was also so magnificent, the mansion was even more spacious and open than here, and there were green cloth sedan chairs to go in and out.Although the Gu Mansion is magnificent, it is smaller than that.But it is also true, the capital is very expensive, especially the foot of the imperial city is even more unusual. Although Gu Shangshu is in a high position, it may not be easy to have such a mansion.

The outside is where Gu Shangshu meets guests. A row of six houses is built in a simple and dignified manner. Entering the inner door, there are many ordinary courtyards, connected by winding corridors in the middle, and surrounded by rockery, flowers and trees, there is a winding clear stream.

Qingmei was a little apprehensive, she followed Madam Gu closely and walked slowly, and was finally surrounded by the group of maidservants into Madam Gu's courtyard.Due to the cold weather in winter, there was already a thriving charcoal fire in Liufang Hall. After entering the door, a maid took over the cloaks and cloaks they took off. Madam Gu sat on a wide chair covered with a brocade mattress and said to Hongxiang: "Let everyone come over."

Seeing that Mrs. Gu had something to say, those servants stood quietly in a few rows, and countless eyes flew towards Qingmei.Qingmei looked at Xu Shi beside her, and saw that she also had a thin layer of sweat on her forehead, and she was probably a little nervous.

When I was young, a woman with a round bun came into the house, leading a girl about 14 years old by the hand, followed by two servant girls.Hong Xiang whispered in Madam Gu's ear, "We're all waiting outside."

Mrs. Gu nodded, looked around, took Qingmei's hand and said calmly to everyone: "This is my adopted daughter Qingmei, she will also be a girl in this mansion from now on, you have to be careful in serving her." Then, his eyes swept over the woman who had just entered the room, and he saw a look of surprise on her docile face.Looking at the woman's clothing and attire, she is obediently docile but hidden in beauty and wealth, she must be Aunt He.

The maids and servants in the hall responded in unison, and Mrs. Gu said: "Ying'er also came to see my sister." The girl brought in by the woman just now was moved when she heard the sound, and it must be the docile and silent concubine Gu Hanying.

Gu Hanying was slender and slender, looked up at Mrs. Gu's expression, then walked up to Qingmei and said with a smile: "Sister." Qingmei quickly returned the gift.Gu Hanying looks very delicate, her lips are slightly pursed when she is silent and smiling, her expression is gentle and pitiful, she is somewhat similar to He Zilian, but even more charming.

Gu Ronghua next to her had been sitting silently on the chair, and only then waved: "Ying'er, come and sit." Gu Hanying obediently walked over and sat beside her.

After finishing the order, Mrs. Gu told everyone to disperse, and said to Hongxiang: "The Liuliyuan has been cleaned up, Qingmei lives there. Tomorrow, you ask someone to make some clothes for Qingmei, and ask Luzhu to bring some little girls Serve in the past."

Hongxiang agreed, Madam Gu looked at Xu Shi and Xu Huaiyuan, and said: "Mother Xu is still in Qingmei Courtyard, this child should be transferred to Changqing's side, it just so happens that there is also a lack of smart people there."

As soon as this remark came out, no one else responded, but Qingmei felt a "thud" in her heart—she was right to worry, even though Mrs. Xu had been released from the mansion back then, Mrs. Xu was still a servant in Madam Gu's eyes. Huaiyuan was naturally regarded as a servant.

From Mrs. Gu's point of view, it is a kindness for Huaiyuan to serve by Gu Changqing's side, but in Qingmei's mind, Xu Huaiyuan is a younger brother!What's more, she doesn't plan to live in Gu's residence, how can Xu Huaiyuan become a servant just like this?
She took a peek at Xu Shi and Xu Huaiyuan's expressions, saw that they were obedient and forbearing, and couldn't help but feel pain in her heart, so she stepped forward and stood beside Madam Gu, and said softly: "I want to ask for a mother's grace. I hope you are not angry."

Mrs. Gu asked what was the matter, Qingmei smiled and said: "Huiyuan was smart since he was a child, we sent him to study before, and he was very appreciated by Mr. He. After arriving in the capital, he was recommended by Mr. He from the Imperial College, and he has found Lizheng Academy Going to study, usually living in the dormitory, I am afraid I will rarely come back."

"Oh?" Mrs. Gu was a little surprised, she looked at Xu Huaiyuan, and after a moment of silence she said: "Reading and literacy is a good thing, you can make the decision." Qingmei let go of her hanging heart and hurriedly thanked her, Xu pulled her away Xu Huaiyuan kowtowed to thank him.

After all this tossing, it was already time, Madam Gu left Aunt He, mother and daughter to have dinner together.Qingmei observed secretly, although Mrs. Gu didn't think much of the mother and daughter, but Gu Ronghua took good care of the concubine sister.And Gu Hanying is also very obedient and obedient, although she is favored by Gu Shangshu, she almost has everything she says to Gu Ronghua, and she is very fond of this proud young lady.

After the meal, they sat around and talked about family affairs, because Gu Shangshu and Gu Changqing were both busy and did not come back, Madam Gu asked Qingmei to go to the Liuliyuan to rest.

I think Madam Gu has made arrangements long ago, everything in the Liuli Courtyard is well prepared, the maid called Luzhu is generous and considerate, the two little girls are also considered clever, and they do things appropriately.

(End of this chapter)