A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

In fact, Sanmei’s eldest son has never spent a single day in Fengcheng since he was born, but because his father is Marshal Zhang, he is destined to be feared by the Marshal’s Mansion throughout his life. It is really pitiful to think about it.

However, Gui'er was powerless to do anything about this matter, so she could only nod. She thought it was enough, so she decided to say goodbye.

"Guier, now that you have graduated and returned, what are your plans?" the third concubine suddenly asked.

Gui'er was very surprised. This was the first time she had heard someone ask her about her future plans since she came back. Usually, the Third Wife didn't care about her that much. She smiled and said, "Let's take a break first. Then we can make plans. My brother once said that if I want to continue studying, he will support me."

"Oh, my dear, it seems that the Second Young Master has really taken good care of you. You are still naive at this age. When my Third Young Master married Marshal Zhang, she was only a little older than you. I see that you have grown up to be so beautiful. You might as well seize the opportunity to find a good marriage. You must know that although your second brother dotes on you in the Marshal's Mansion, you have no mother after all. You are just an adopted daughter in name only. No matter how favored you are, it is impossible for you to marry as well as Lily from the Fourth House."

Gui'er didn't know how to answer, so she could only smile awkwardly. She wondered how this Third Concubine could suddenly become such a considerate elder. It was so unlike her.

"Well, I will be a good person to the end and show you a clear path. The son of my cousin from my mother's side is 25 years old this year. He is a teacher in a school, and he teaches in a middle school. You see, this is not a coincidence. He is an educated person, so his family is not particularly rich, but he is more than enough for you. He also wants to find an educated person. I see, this is not a coincidence. You two are definitely a match made in heaven. What do you think? If you agree, I can arrange for you to meet in private. After the meeting, if you like him, you can propose to the Marshal, which will save a lot of trouble. You see, your opinion has been fully taken into consideration, right? I know that you young people are trendy and like free love." The third concubine looked at Gui'er eagerly.

Gui'er was caught in a dilemma. Her previous marriages had either been arranged with wealthy, wealthy men or purely profit-sharing arrangements between two families. This one, by comparison, sounded surprisingly normal, and she didn't know why. Over the past two years, as she'd grown, she'd gradually integrated into the modern world. Seeing her classmates and sisters getting married one after another, she felt as if she'd been left behind. Yet, she also deeply understood the plight of women in this era, and so she felt extremely conflicted.

"Guier, I know that in the Marshal's Mansion, everyone thinks I'm petty and calculating. But my family has no power or influence, not even rich, so I have to be fussy. But this time, I really don't have any bad intentions. The main thing is that my cousin is truly outstanding, and he also has his own requirements. He would not look down on ordinary people, but he is definitely not worthy of a real rich lady. If someone like you has a background but not much to do, and is well-educated, he would definitely like you. Otherwise, I wouldn't care about this trivial matter." The third concubine analyzed it clearly: "You should think about it. After all, if you miss this opportunity, you will never get it again. And don't worry, he is not the kind of person who will mess around. The school he teaches is all boys."

This sounds like they are well-educated. Although not rich, they are better off than ordinary families. Moreover, this is a very good family in modern times, let alone in this era.

Gui'er was in a state of confusion. She mumbled, "Let me ask my second brother."

"You're already such a grown-up, why are you still clinging to your second brother? Even though you've been close since childhood, you're grown up now and you're not biological children, so you should be more cautious. Well, just ask. This is indeed a good family, and I won't lie to you."

Gui'er quickly thanked the third concubine and left in a hurry.

She was walking out of the third concubine's courtyard.

"Gui'er, you're taking a walk. Why don't you come sit with Fourth Aunt?"

Gui Er was startled and looked up. It was the Fourth Concubine. She quickly greeted her, "Hello, Fourth Concubine. Are you out for a walk too?"

The fourth concubine smiled and said, "Alas, my children have all started their own families. Now your third brother lives in both places. He's been staying with his wife at his father-in-law's house for a while. Lily, it will be a while before you come back. Actually, my courtyard is quite deserted right now. If you have time, why not come over and stay with me more often? Anyway, you don't seem to have any playmates in the mansion now, so we can just talk."

"Okay." Gui'er said casually without thinking much.

"It's better to do it now than to wait for a better day. I have some fresh grapes bought from other places in my yard. Come and try them." After saying that, he pulled Gui'er and went to his yard.

The Fourth Concubine had always been on good terms with Sha Yanxiao, and she had been favored by the Marshal for many years, so she probably had no ill intentions towards her. So Gui'er followed him.

Walking into the fourth concubine's courtyard, the decoration was much more luxurious than the third concubine's courtyard, but it was also a little quieter. The family members were still quiet and busy with their own things, which showed that the fourth concubine's management skills were good.

She asked the servants to bring up washed grapes and asked the maid to pour a cup of milk tea that Gui'er liked to drink. Then she waved her hand and asked the servants to leave.

"Does Fourth Aunt have anything to say to me?" Guier asked.

"Hey, what's up, mother and daughter, just chat, hehe."

Gui Er had seen through her long ago. She knew that the Fourth Concubine must have something to say to her, so she smiled and said, "We are all family, Fourth Concubine, so you can say whatever you want."

"Gui'er is indeed clever. That Fourth Aunt is quite straightforward. I see you rushed back this time. There must be a reason. Did you hear something going on in the mansion?"

"What's going on in the mansion?" Gui'er was confused.

"What? You didn't know? Then why did you graduate early and come back?" The fourth concubine looked surprised: "Didn't your brother tell you?"

"What happened? I just came back a day or two yesterday. My brother is busy all day and we can't talk. If there is anything, Fourth Aunt can tell me directly."

"Oh, then I won't say anything more."

"Could something have happened to Lily? If you need my help, just tell me, Fourth Aunt." Gui'er deliberately tested her.

"What could possibly happen to her? My uncle treats her very well."