After being married off, she was favored by the powerful official

Gu Jin has been living a very leisurely life these past few days. He eats and sleeps every day, and his injuries are gradually healing.

Murong Qing would come to the mansion to accompany her whenever she had nothing to do, and excitedly tell her the most popular story in the capital.

Gu Jin hesitated to speak several times, and really wanted to tell her that those storybooks were published by her.

Bai Yiyi also came once. Gu Jin couldn't say he disliked her, but they really had nothing to talk about. Fortunately, Bai Yiyi knew how to read people's expressions and didn't stay long.

When Gu Jin was finally able to walk freely, Su came hurriedly, "Jin'er, how are you?"

"I'm fine, mother." From now on, it would be fine as long as she didn't move too much.

"Great! Then please accompany me to Songhetang later."

Gu Jin frowned, "Did something happen in the mansion?"

Su shook her head, looking somewhat embarrassed, and sighed, "It's someone from the Xu family..."

When Gu Jin and Su arrived at Songhe Hall, they heard laughter coming from inside.

The Xu family often visited the Marquis' Mansion. Su always felt uncomfortable when facing the Xu family, but this time she felt much better with Gu Jin accompanying her.

"Mother."

"grandmother."

Seeing Gu Jin, Huo's eyes showed some genuine pity, "Why did you come here? You must take good care of yourself!"

Gu Jin smiled sweetly, "Grandma and mother gave me so many supplements, I should be able to recover even if I am more seriously injured."

"Don't say such unlucky words again!"

Gu Jin nodded obediently, "Yes, grandma."

"This must be the Third Young Lady. She is truly a beautiful lady, and anyone who sees her will like her."

When Gu Jin heard the voice, he looked over and saw the woman opposite him, dressed in a dark blue, double-breasted gown, looking dignified and graceful. It was Xie Qing's aunt, Madam Xu.

Sitting next to Madam Xu was a girl who was about the same age as Gu Jin. She was Xu Shuyu, the eldest daughter of the Xu family. The girl had cold eyes and brows, and she looked somewhat like Xie Qing.

"Meet Madam Xu."

Gu Jin pretended to bend his knees, and Madam Xu raised her hand and said, "Jin'er, don't be polite. You are injured, sit down quickly."

Gu Jin raised his eyebrows. Are the Xu family so friendly?

Madam Xu took off a bracelet from her wrist and gave it to Gu Jin. "Logically, I should have come to your house to see you and Rou'er a long time ago, but mother-in-law is old and has not been in good health. She caught a cold a few days ago. I have been taking care of her bedside and have not been able to come."

Gu Jin understood in his heart, it turned out that he came here for Gu Rou!

Madam Xu then praised Gu Jin inside and out, and at the end she said to her with an apologetic look, "Good child, I have wronged you in many things before. I never thought that Aunt Xu would have such a vicious mind. My mother-in-law was so angry that she fell ill after hearing about it, and she called it a misfortune for our family."

Madam Xu and Gu Jin shared a common hatred for the enemy, then she changed the subject and sighed, "Rou'er is the same, how can she believe everything she hears? She is not as steady and intelligent as Jin'er at all."

Mrs. Huo smiled faintly but said nothing. Mrs. Xu pursed her lips and said, "Old Madam, I know that this matter should not be interfered with by an outsider like me, but Qing'er is the only blood of my aunt in the world, and is also the lifeblood of my mother-in-law.

She is so tired that she can't eat every day because of this matter. I can only risk my dignity to plead for her. I just hope the old lady can give her another chance."

Gu Rou has been very well behaved these days, and she asks her maid to bring her the neatly copied rules for women every day.

Mrs. Huo smiled and said in a friendly manner, "I am old and no longer in charge of things. Xiuxiu is now in charge of these trivial matters in the mansion."

Xiuxiu is Su's maiden name.

Mrs. Xu's smile froze slightly, knowing that Huo was intentionally promoting Su.

The Xu family looked down on Su as the second wife, but now they had no choice but to put on a smile reluctantly.

After all, Xie Qing wants to compete for the position of crown prince, so how can his wife be kept under house arrest forever?

Su was counting the tea leaves in the bowl out of boredom when she was suddenly mentioned by Huo. She subconsciously said, "I'll listen to Jin'er!"

Gu Jin felt helpless. What mother-in-law would listen to her daughter-in-law?

However, she could guess what Mrs. Huo was thinking. Mrs. Huo definitely wanted peace in her family, but this time Gu Rou and the others were not in the right, so they gave the decision-making power to her.

If she were alone, she would definitely not indulge Gu Rou, but Xie Ran had done so much for her before, so she couldn't just think about herself, she had to plan something for him.

Besides, Aunt Xu took all the blame, and Gu Rou's faults were not enough to lock her up for life. It would be better for her to go with the flow and act like a good boy in front of Mrs. Huo.

Gu Jin smiled slowly and said, "Second sister must have learned her lesson this time. I believe she will be able to distinguish right from wrong and will no longer blindly follow others like before. Grandmother, please give Second sister another chance to reform."

She can agree to release Gu Rou, but don't expect her to improve Gu Rou's image.

Mrs. Xu twitched her lips. Gu Jin's words were too blunt and harsh.

There was a hint of relief in Mrs. Huo's eyes. She told Yuci to call Gu Rou over while thinking about picking out some gifts for Gu Jin when she returned. She must not let the child suffer any grievances.

Gu Rou has become much thinner, and her expression has become calmer, with none of the calculations that she used to show in front of others.

Gu Rou obeyed Mrs. Huo's instructions and walked to Mrs. Su and Gu Jin, kneeling solemnly and saying, "Mother, elder sister, it was all Rou'er's fault before. Rou'er has really figured it out this time. She will definitely change her ways and never cause trouble for the mansion again."

Su was stunned. Gu Rou seemed to have rarely called her mother since she got married. She didn't know how to respond for a moment, so she said, "Well, okay."

Gu Rou didn't mind and smiled obediently.

Mrs. Xu achieved her goal and did not stay any longer. She drank a cup of tea and left with Xu Shuyu.

On the way, Mrs. Xu asked Xu Shuyu to wait for her in the carriage while she went to look for Xie Qing.

Although Xie Qing is now annoyed with Gu Rou, he also knows that Gu Rou still needs to take care of things among the female family members.

"Thank you for your help today, Aunt."

Mrs. Xu smiled lovingly, "We are a family, there is nothing to thank you for."

Madam Xu chatted with Xie Qing casually for a few words, and casually mentioned that Xu Shuyu would also attend the Qixi Palace Banquet. "Shuyu usually only likes to study and doesn't like to dress up. Her clothes are already out of date. I can take her shopping later."

Xie Qing understood Mrs. Xu's intention instantly. Although the Xu family had been a noble family for generations and had a respected status, they actually had no foundation. This time, they came to him for help because they wanted to find a good marriage for Xu Shuyu.

Xie Qing felt a little guilty, as he should have thought of these things earlier. He became even more dissatisfied with Gu Rou.

How could he, a man, understand matters concerning the inner chamber? These should have been the responsibility of Gu Rou.

"What a coincidence! Some time ago, the mansion received some high-quality silks and satins. I was thinking of sending some to my aunt and cousins. Now that my aunt is here today, I won't have to make this extra trip."

Xie Qing was thoughtful and even provided some cover for Madam Xu, which made Madam Xu very happy.

Xie Qing called the maid beside him to go to the storehouse to pick out some fine silk, but after waiting for a quarter of an hour, the maid returned empty-handed, her face flushed with shame.

Xie Qing frowned, "Where's the silk? Why did you come back empty-handed?"

The little maid looked aggrieved. "I followed the eldest young master's order to go to the storehouse to get silk and satin, but the manager said that the silk and satin and pearls were sent to Madam by the Su family, and no one except Madam and the Third Young Mistress could use them without permission!"