Golden Branch

"Ok!"

After hearing what the postmaster said, Mrs. Lu was very satisfied to know that the two younger generations, Lou Yu and Wang Heng, had given up the post station.

Not bad!

Still know how to respect the elderly!

Mrs. Lu was sitting in the carriage, and through the window, she said to the postmaster with dignity: "That's very good!"

The two little girls, Dugu Wei and Li Yan, suddenly raised their heads.

They are not very old, but they are all well-educated and know the rules.

The key point is that they do not have the confidence of Mrs. Lu to be "arrogant because of her favor."

Dugu Wei is proud and willful, but she still remembers that she is a servant.

Not to mention Li Yan, her father's family had long been in decline, and after her mother passed away, she was taken to the Dugu family.

Mrs. Lu doted on her and respected her, but she was ultimately a stranger from another family.

In the Dugu family, one cannot avoid living under someone else's roof.

She didn't dare say she was trembling with fear, but she was also very cautious.

She couldn't even compare to Dugu Wei's unbridled arrogance, let alone Lady Lu's arrogance and domineering behavior.

Li Yan looked at Dugu Wei, with a flicker of uneasiness in her indifferent eyes: Awei, it seems inappropriate for my great-grandmother to be like this.

A woman from outside the imperial family, even if she is the elder of the emperor and empress, cannot, cannot be so arrogant.

Princess Langya is indeed not of royal blood, but she has the title of princess and a favorite concubine as her mother.

I heard that Concubine Jiang is pregnant. As long as the baby is born, regardless of gender, it will be a real prince or princess.

Now that Princess Langya has blood-related princes and princesses as siblings, she is more than just a title.

In the capital and in the royal family, Princess Langya will definitely have a place.

However, because of the former emperor, the Dugu family began to be marginalized even though they were not liquidated by the current saint.

Even though Dugu Wei was just a little girl, she knew her family's situation.

The saint may not necessarily want to settle accounts, but may just not have found an appropriate reason.

My own grandmother, on the other hand, always lives in the old dream of "I have two sisters who are queens".

He never hesitates to speak or act.

Princess Langya and Duke Qi "courtesy" to the post station, which shows their generosity and compassion, and their respect for the elderly.

The old lady was not only not humble, but also felt it was her right.

Dugu Wei inexplicably felt sad and angry: If grandma does this, it will definitely bring harm to the Dugu family!

What made Dugu Wei even more angry was Li Yan’s little thoughts: Humph, you know that the old lady’s behavior is inappropriate, so why don’t you say it.

Why are you looking at her?

Was he trying to get her to speak up? To make her speak the truth in front of the old lady?

"My cousin is as treacherous as ever!"

"She clearly disagreed with what Grandma said and did, but she never showed it."

"Always instigating others and using them as pawns—"

Unfortunately, this "other person" is Dugu Wei.

Dugu Wei admitted that she was indeed not as gentle and good-tempered as her cousin.

She is a straightforward person. When she gets angry, she is straightforward and takes pleasure in settling scores.

When Li Yan first came to the Dugu family, Dugu Wei did not understand the true face of this cousin who was only three months older than her, and was really tricked by her several times.

It was obvious that she looked down on the old lady's behavior, but she never said it out loud. Instead, she instigated Dugu Wei in various ways.

Dugu Wei is outspoken and outspoken, and before Li Yan came to the Dugu family, she was the most favored granddaughter of Lady Lu.

In front of Mrs. Lu, she was also quite "confident".

Therefore, when Li Yan "reminded" her mother of her inappropriateness, Dugu Wei spoke frankly.

And then... Dugu Wei did not fall out of favor.

After all, the years of favor were not in vain. At most, Mrs. Lu’s favorite granddaughter had increased from one to two.

Li Yan took the opportunity to move forward.

She is proud yet gentle, indifferent yet very respectful.

In contrast to the "uncaring" Dugu Wei, she simply stepped on Dugu Wei and became the most beloved and relied-upon junior of Lady Lu.

Dugu Wei: ...

After suffering losses several times, she finally saw through the calculations and cunning behind Li Yan's false appearance of being as calm as a chrysanthemum.

In the past, she was stupid, she didn't know how to judge people and she had a high opinion of herself, which allowed Li Yan to succeed time and time again.

But now——

Dugu Wei certainly knew that Madam Lu’s current situation was inappropriate, but so what?

Mrs. Lu is not just her elder.

Mrs. Lu has two "granddaughters" by her side.

Even if she wanted to persuade the elders, it would not be good to let Dugu Wei come alone.

Facing Li Yan's gaze, Dugu Wei looked at her straight: Yes, sister, it is indeed inappropriate for grandma to behave like this.

Li Yan: ...Just this?

and then?

Don't you want to give some advice?

Dugu Wei pretends to be stupid: Persuade? What to persuade? How to persuade?

My dear cousin, I am a kind and filial child.

We should listen to our elders, how can we disobey them?

Li Yan: …

The fool has become smarter and is not easy to fool.

Her little bit of cleverness was of no use at all.

"Humph! If you don't want to persuade me, then don't! The left and right grandmother is from the Dugu family. If she causes trouble, the Dugu family will also be implicated!"

But her surname is Li, not Dugu.

Once she gets married, she will have no relationship with the Dugu family anymore.

By then, if the Dugu family becomes wealthy, she can still rely on her maternal grandmother and have a decent "hometown".

If the Dugu family were to fall into decline, she would just be a married woman from another family.

She's not even a married woman, so she won't be implicated at all!

When thinking about "getting married", Li Yan couldn't help but think of the figure like the green pine on the snow-capped mountains.

Such a handsome young man, with a good background and a good family background, has a title at a young age, and is also a disciple of a famous scholar. He has outstanding literary talent and a beautiful temperament... like a beautiful jade, without any flaws!

If I could marry such a good man,

boom!

A blush instantly appeared on Li Yan's slightly dull face.

Although she is good at calculating, she is just a girl who has just come of age.

When I think about lifelong events and men, I still can't help feeling shy.

Dugu Wei stared at Li Yan and was not surprised to see her blushing.

Dugu Wei couldn't help but frown: What is this person thinking? Is she okay?

Aren’t you trying to persuade grandma?

Why does she look so happy?

and many more!

Spring?

She, she's having a crush on someone? She's got a crush on... a certain young man?

Dugu Wei is just straightforward, not stupid.

Otherwise, she would not have noticed Li Yan's little plan.

Dugu Wei also regarded Li Yan as her "lifelong enemy", and the person who knows someone best is often her enemy.

Dugu Wei and Li Yan have been sisters (competitors) for several years. Except for the first few times when they suffered losses, they have won and lost in their confrontations.

Dugu Wei also has a deep understanding of Li Yan's various fears.

Therefore, she would pay special attention to the other person's expression and words, explore the other person's thoughts, and then make appropriate counterattacks.

Therefore, Li Yan was only slightly shy, but Dugu Wei noticed it and guessed the truth the fastest -

Her good sister is moved and wants to get married!

Dugu Wei continued to exercise her brain quickly, thinking about all the young men that Li Yan had seen and come into contact with.

The son of the county magistrate of the previous county?

The poor boy who was going to Beijing to take the imperial examination and whom I met by chance on the official road a few days ago?

Or is it the Duke of Anguo Lou Yu whom I met today? !

"Lou Yu!"

Thinking of this perfect young man with both talent and appearance, Dugu Wei couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

It’s not that Dugu Wei fell in love with Lou Yu at first sight, but that everyone appreciates and admires beautiful things.

Lou Yu's conditions are so superior that there are almost no shortcomings to be found.

Dugu Wei, a fifteen-year-old girl, naturally felt a liking for such a good boy when she saw him.

It's just a good impression, an instinctive yearning for beautiful things.

She hadn't yet begun to consider how to contact Lou Yu like Li Yan did, and then—

"She really dares to think that!"

Guessing who Li Yan liked, Dugu Wei's eyes flashed with sarcasm.

"Who is Lou Yu? The newly promoted Duke of Qi!"

"The Lou family was originally one of the eight great nobles in the northern border. His grandfather, father, and several generations of his family were all generals."

"Although he was adopted, his blood relationship is still unsevered. Duke Anguo has always loved and valued Lou Yu."

"In the past, I relied on my father, but now I have military merits, a title, and am deeply favored by the saint and the prince. My future is limitless."

"It's okay that he's just a noble person, but he also has a famous scholar in China. He's been known as a talented scholar for two or three years—"

He is good at both literature and martial arts, and is outstanding in every aspect. He can be called the perfect banished immortal!

Even Dugu Wei, the daughter of a duke and a county lady appointed by the emperor, would not dare to marry such a noble person.

Li Yan?

Ha, an orphan from a fallen family actually dares to covet Lou Yu?

Where does she get her confidence from?

Oh! Yes! My grandmother gave it to me!

The favoritism shown by her grandmother in recent years has made Li Yan forget her own identity and situation.

Did she really think that as long as she had her grandmother's support, she could marry into a wealthy family?

"wishful thinking!"

Dugu Wei despised him coldly in her heart.

Dugu Wei was so focused on these things that she completely forgot about Mrs. Lu's current situation.

Li Yan didn't know that Dugu Wei had seen through her thoughts, and she was distracted for a moment.

When she came to her senses, she found that Mrs. Lu was already preparing to get off the carriage and check into the post station.

Li Yan opened her mouth and wanted to persuade her, but she didn't want to upset Mrs. Lu.

She had no choice but to look at Dugu Wei, trying to "remind" her cousin again: Awei, you really don't care?

Are you just going to allow your great-grandmother to offend people like this and bring trouble to your Dugu family?

Dugu Wei turned her head away and ignored Li Yan's "hint".

Li Yan: …

Li Yan pinched the handkerchief tightly and could clearly see that Dugu Wei was laughing at her.

Laugh at her for being so smart!

Laugh at her for appearing to be as gentle as a chrysanthemum, but actually being selfish and treacherous!

snort!

Why does Dugu Wei look down on her?

If she were like me, without parents and without family to rely on, she would definitely have made such calculations!

Li Yan didn't think there was anything wrong with her planning for herself!

Dugu Wei doesn’t care, and she doesn’t care even more!

Pursing her lips, Li Yan quickly followed Mrs. Lu.

After Madam Lu got off the carriage, Li Yan also got off quickly, and before Dugu Wei, he reached out to hold Madam Lu's arm.

"Grandma, be careful! The ground is slippery!"

Li Yan spoke softly, like a filial and respectful younger generation.

Mrs. Lu was very pleased. She raised her hand and gently patted the back of Li Yan's hand, saying lovingly, "Okay! Don't worry! Grandma will pay attention!"

Ayan is still considerate, just like her mother.

Mrs. Lu couldn't help but feel a pang of pain in her heart when she thought of her daughter who died young.

That's her only daughter.

Unhappy marriage and early death.

She was only in her twenties when she died.

...It's all the Lou family's fault! And that bitch Dugu Mingyue!

They are the murderers who killed my daughter.

As a result, their daughter died early, but they became rich and honorable.

Even their son—

Mrs. Lu was filled with resentment when she thought of the past.

A pair of slightly cloudy eyes subconsciously searched for the young and tall figure in the bustling crowd.

"That's Princess Langya's carriage?"

Mrs. Lu found the four-wheeled carriage a few dozen meters away from the post station.

She squinted her eyes and murmured softly.

The postmaster had not left yet. He followed beside him with his hands hanging down, serving him diligently.

Hearing Lady Lu's whisper, the postmaster mistakenly thought the noble lady was asking a question, so he followed her gaze and replied respectfully, "Let Madam know, that is the princess's carriage!"

The four-wheeled carriage was easy to spot, and the Duke of Qi standing beside it was even more conspicuous.

"They gave up the post station and are going to stay in a temporary camp?"

Mrs. Lu finally thought of asking where Wang Heng, Lou Yu and others had gone.

The postmaster didn't show it on his face, but there was a glint in his eyes: Tsk, this lady of the state doesn't really know nothing.

She is just too arrogant and fearless.

It’s a pity that her “reliance” has lost its power, but she can’t figure it out, and she will get into trouble sooner or later.

For such a fool who is doomed to fail, the postmaster would rather curry favor with upstarts like Lou Yu and Wang Heng.

"Hmm! I could help spread some of these rumors!"

The postmaster thought to himself.

He didn't want to curry favor with the noble by doing this, but wanted to let the noble know that he was a smart person.

As long as the noble person thinks of him occasionally, it will be a huge fortune for him!

"I heard that the princess is not going to the camp. She plans to stay in the carriage!"

The postmaster had already made his choice in his heart, but he was still very respectful when facing Mrs. Lu.

All questions will be answered! Respectfully!

Mrs. Lu was satisfied with the postmaster's attitude and was not surprised by Wang Heng's decision to live in the carriage.

"The princess's carriage is very spacious, so it's a good place to stay for the night, and it's quite cheap!"

Mrs. Lu herself did not realize that there was a hint of bitterness in her tone when she said this.

There was no way, Wang Heng's carriage was too big and too luxurious.

From a distance, it looks like a movable cabin.

Even if you stay in a carriage like this, you won't feel uncomfortable. Maybe it will be cleaner and more comfortable than the guest rooms in the post station.

After all, all the ornaments, bedding, etc. in the carriage are your own, you are used to them and feel more at ease.

Mrs. Lu felt that if her carriage looked like this, she would also be willing to live in the carriage rather than be "courtesyed" to stay in an inn.

Those two are so cunning. They clearly want to make themselves more comfortable, but they still use it to do favors!

The postmaster blinked. What did the lady of the state mean?

The princess and the duke were courteous to her, but she didn't refuse or express gratitude. Instead, she thought they were "treacherous"?

In the past, the postmaster had only heard that the women of the Dugu family were domineering and overbearing, but he never knew that their lady was actually an ungrateful fool!

The postmaster was very surprised. Dugu Wei and Li Yan also felt a little uncomfortable after hearing what their grandmother said...