At the beginning of the You hour, the Gu family gathered together. Mrs. Bai and Mrs. Li chatted together and talked about the marriages of several children in the family.

"We finally have a place for Yueru. That child is really good." Mrs. Li said with a smile, her words and expression showing her satisfaction with her future son-in-law.

"Yueru has set a good example for the girls in our family." Mrs. Bai also agreed with a smile, "Now it depends on what kind of son-in-law my third sister-in-law chooses for Ruoxing."

"Ruoxing of our family is not in a hurry. She was born and raised in the capital. Unlike Qinghe, she followed you and your wife out when she was just a few years old. There are fewer families in the capital who know her well." Wang put down the handkerchief in her hand and said seriously, "So, sister-in-law, your second brother He can't make up for it by just sending his daughter to school for a month or so. You still need to take her to more banquets."

After saying this, he glanced at Bai seriously, with contempt hidden behind his concern.

What good family would send an invitation to a mother who came from a merchant family and brought up a girl who grew up in another place?

Just think about it, they must be a poor family.

Gu Ruoxing also nodded. "Mother is right. My third sister will be coming of age next month. It's a good opportunity. Second aunt can invite more mistresses of the household to come."

What’s the use of being beautiful? If you don’t have a good reputation, you will still be sold at a high price, right?

Gu Qinghe could sense the provocative tone of the mother and daughter. They were simply saying that she couldn't find a husband in the capital, which was a great humiliation for a girl in the boudoir.

But she was not in a hurry. She had been the Crown Princess and the Queen for ten years. She firmly believed that only when one had a stable mood could one put his brain to use.

"Second sister, it's really hard for you and Third Aunt to think so much about me. However, Second Sister is one year older than me, so how can you talk about other people?" Gu Qinghe smiled faintly and looked at Gu Ruoxing, "I only found out after returning to the capital that when a girl is eighteen or nineteen years old, it's not easy to talk about other people, especially for the wealthy families that Third Aunt mentioned. I'm afraid the only thing she can do is to be a concubine."

"Yes, third sister-in-law, you should pay more attention to it. I heard that you found your eldest brother from your mother's family a while ago and wanted Ruoxing to go to school for two days. She is older than Qinghe, so wouldn't it be a waste of time?" After saying this, Li wiped the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief.

Mrs. Bai simply smiled faintly, "What the eldest sister-in-law said makes sense. Next month, Qinghe will be coming of age. Among those who come to congratulate her, the mistress of the house will definitely be there. It's also worth a chat with my third brother and his wife."

Gu Ruoxing snorted softly, "My fate is not with these ordinary families in the capital. My destined marriage is in the palace."

Gu Qinghe saw Gu Ruoxing muttering about things in and out of the palace, but she didn't care. It's always good for others to have ideals.

As they were talking, the old lady of the Gu family was surrounded by people and the younger generations stood up one after another.

"Please sit down, everything is almost ready in the kitchen. I specially made your favorite dishes today, especially the ones that He Jie'er ate a little extra last time. I've made them all this time." Old Mrs. Gu smiled kindly.

Gu Qinghe, who was specifically asked by the old lady to take care of her, was puzzled. What was going on? After not seeing her for a few days, did her grandmother like her?

"Grandmother, your granddaughter is flattered by your care." Gu Qinghe smiled sweetly.

"You are my granddaughter and you are not with me for a long time. It is my duty to love you more now. Otherwise, when you get married, your grandmother will have no chance." Old Mrs. Gu waved her hand, first looking at Gu Qinghe, and then at Bai.

After everyone exchanged pleasantries, Old Lady Gu began to talk about the topic of today's gathering.

"In the past, when I was young, I followed the old master into the palace to attend a banquet. I had the honor of speaking to the Empress Dowager. Perhaps it's because people get older that they tend to recall their youth. The Empress Dowager is also mortal. I guess we met again when we attended the old princess's banquet last time..."

As Mrs. Gu spoke, her expression could be described as radiant. Gu Ruoxing also listened attentively, with a look of anticipation on her face.

She glanced at Gu Qinghe again and found that this child was just like her father who didn't like to climb the power ladder. He lowered his head and stared at his handkerchief, and he was afraid that he would stare until tears came out of his eyes...

Old Madam Gu suddenly felt a little discouraged. Ever since the angel from the palace came this morning and announced the imperial decree for her to bring her granddaughter into the palace, she knew that the Empress Dowager wanted to see this girl who had no ambition.

After all, the eldest granddaughter and the second granddaughter had seen it, especially the second granddaughter, who even slandered her own sister.

"Sister He, please come with me this time." Old Mrs. Gu was too lazy to reminisce about the past and said directly.

"Grandma?" Gu Qinghe thought that he came here to listen to the old lady brag about her glorious history, but he didn't expect that he would actually enter the palace?

"Mother?" Bai asked suspiciously.

Wang and Gu Ruoxing were even more anxious. What a good opportunity this was. The old lady actually wanted to take Gu Qinghe with her?

"Mother, since we are going to the palace to meet the Empress Dowager, why don't you bring your three granddaughters with you? After all, meeting the Empress Dowager is an honorable thing. Even if you want to compensate my second brother's family, you can't favor one child over another, right?" Wang said with a smile.

"Yue Ru has already been promised to someone else. She should stay out of the spotlight and focus on embroidering her dowry at home."

"What about Ruoxing? She's not engaged yet?" Wang asked anxiously. Gu Ruoxing also tightly grasped the handkerchief in her hand.

"Old Third, it would have been fine if you hadn't said anything. As soon as you start talking, I'm going to say a few words to you. Last time at the flower-viewing banquet at the palace, Ruoxing said that He Jie'er had been back in Beijing for half a month and was too tired to go far. You forgot so quickly. Everyone present thought that He Jie'er was in poor health. Naturally, I have to take her out and set the record straight." After saying this, Old Lady Gu tapped the cane in her hand.

"Or do you think I should just let the rumors run wild? If that happens, not only He Jie'er, but also the two older sisters will be implicated. Yue Ru will be treated coldly by her husband's family, and what good will Ru Xing get out of it? Haven't you seen enough of this in the capital city where everyone prospers and suffers together?"

Bai was somewhat surprised when she heard the old lady's words. She didn't expect that her mother-in-law would speak from the perspective of the second house.

"Yes, mother is teaching me a lesson. I was impatient and will be more careful next time." Wang lowered her head and said obediently. Gu Ruoxing watched her mother apologize with anxiety in her eyes and heart.

Gu Qinghe noticed her second sister and couldn't help but chuckle, "Grandma, why don't you bring my second sister along? She knows a lot and can give me some pointers when the time comes."

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