The daughter of the first wife grew up in the countryside and was extremely powerful

The old lady didn't expect that even though the general's mansion had been cautious for so many years, it would still be targeted by people with ulterior motives.

What's more, now that the two soldiers at home have returned, I'm afraid I have to be even more cautious.

"Chu'er is right. My injury now is actually a good thing." Gu Mingqing sighed slightly, his tone full of desolation and helplessness.

"From today on, I will close the door and refuse visitors. I need to take good care of my health."

Gu Fanchu's grandfather had already thought it through and nodded in agreement, adding, "Grandmother will have to send a letter to the palace tomorrow to invite a few highly respected imperial physicians, so that we can have an explanation when the time comes."

Gu Mingqing nodded and looked at the thoughtful little girl with approval.

"Chu'er, is there any way to remove the remaining poison from your grandfather's body?" If you can't go to the battlefield, then don't go to the battlefield. Anyway, we have been apart for so many years. Now that he is old, he can enjoy his old age at home.

The old lady thought about it from a different perspective, and after figuring it out, she felt more and more that this was a good thing.

Gu Fanchu thought for a moment and replied cautiously, "Yes, but I still need to study the poison in Xiqi in detail, which will take a few days. Grandfather's body, apart from the wound on his arm, can only be slowly recuperated, so it can wait."

After receiving a positive answer, everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief, but their mood was not much better.

At this time, someone outside the door came in to report that the second master was coming, and the old lady hurriedly let someone in.

Gu Huaijin walked into the room and saw his father's hand was bandaged, but he was still conscious. He breathed a sigh of relief and asked carefully about the cause of the injury. He frowned and said to Gu Fanchu, "If you can detoxify, come to my shop and get what you need."

Gu Fanchu nodded in response. She knew that Gu Huaijin's business scope was very wide. She had just thought that if he needed to find something, he could go to his second uncle's shop to look for it. Naturally, she would not be polite.

Everyone talked for a while and confirmed that it was nothing serious. Then Gu Fanchu and Wang helped the old lady to rest. Only the men in the family were left in the room to discuss something.

Gu Huaijin also stayed in the general's mansion for more than an hour before leaving.

Early the next morning, the General's Mansion received the old lady's invitation and hurriedly sent someone to the palace to invite the imperial physician. They happened to meet officials attending the morning court, and then saw the imperial physician hurriedly following them to the General's Mansion. Everyone was speculating about what had happened, even Gu Yunye did not attend the morning court.

Half a day later, the news spread throughout the capital that the old general had been injured on the battlefield, had a chronic illness, and had also been poisoned, so his body could no longer use his internal energy and he might not be able to go to the battlefield again in the future.

Everyone was sighing for a while, and at this time, His Majesty once again issued an imperial decree, which was nothing more than praising the old general for his life of military service and hard work for the country, granting him countless rewards and allowing him to stay in the capital to recuperate.

Gu Yunye inherited the old general's position and continued to defend the country and guard the territory.

Everyone in the capital knew that the General's Mansion was in great favor! However, after Gu Yunye, no male heir in the General's Mansion continued to serve in the army. Gu Ce'an was only nine years old, but the General's Mansion had very clear plans for her, and she was probably going to be a literary woman.

I think His Majesty has also taken this into consideration, so he let Gu Yunye continue to take over this position.

However, the situation in the court is mysterious. No one knows what the superiors are thinking, and who knows what will happen next?

Due to the troubles at home, the general's mansion also rejected many visitors. Among these people, some came to visit sincerely, but I am afraid that some had ulterior motives.

The Marquis' Mansion also sent people over, but the General's Mansion only expressed a brief and unfamiliar gratitude and nothing more happened.

Gu Fanchu went out several times and looked for some special medicines in Gu Huaijin's shop. Then he stayed in his own yard to study the antidote. After working hard for several days, he finally developed the antidote.

Seeing that the old general's health condition had been resolved, the general's mansion had a rare period of leisure, and the day of the Spring Banquet had arrived.

This Spring Banquet is nothing more than an activity held by the noble ladies and gentlemen in the capital in the gardens every spring when flowers are in full bloom, where they enjoy the spring, drink, recite poems and write couplets.

It is cold in winter, so the young ladies in Beijing have less things to do to pass the time. So when spring comes, the young ladies and gentlemen who have been constrained for a long time will take this opportunity to relax.

At the same time, it is also a time for girls from different families to compete with each other.

Gu Fanchu originally had no intention of competing with these noble ladies, but her shop needed publicity, so she had to dress herself up a little better.

Recently, Imperial Concubine Xi had specially sent two bolts of gold and silver ruyi cloud-patterned satin brocade, specially supplied from the Western Regions. The color of the material was as vibrant as the clouds in the sky, captivating the very sight. Wang Shi was overjoyed and quickly sent for two sets of clothing to be made for her.

On the day of the Spring Festival Banquet, Gu Fanchu wore a newly made gorgeous dress, with a newly made pearl hairpin and gold hairpin in her hair. Her makeup was exquisite, like a blooming flower. Her whole temperament was completely different from before.

Even Bai Li and He Qiutang were stunned. They had been serving the young lady for a long time and naturally knew that she was beautiful, but they had never seen her look so radiant, like a fairy descending to earth.

Her every frown and smile seemed to exude a lively and noble aura. Gu Fanchu was like a bright star in the night sky, making it impossible to look away.

Gu Fanchu asked someone to bring some exquisite little boxes from the shop in advance and put them into the carriage. Wang Yuyan came early. The lady of the Wang Mansion was devoted to worshiping Buddha and did not like the gatherings of noble ladies in the capital, so it was basically Wang who took her niece out.

After packing up, Wang and the two of them set off towards the garden. Along the way, Wang Yuyan was like a cheerful little bird, chattering non-stop with Gu Fanchu, telling him about the situation of these young men and women in the capital.

Gu Fanchu from her previous life also attended today's Spring Banquet, but at that time, she was just Meng Hewan's foil.

The Marquis' wife was originally reluctant to bring her own daughter to such a gathering, but Meng Hewan acted coquettishly and persuaded her, and only then did Gu Fanchu get this opportunity.

But it was also because of this opportunity that she lost face in front of the noble ladies and gentlemen in the capital, which in turn made Meng Hewan look more virtuous and generous, and made the Third Prince even more disgusted with her.

That was her nightmare, but it was also a golden opportunity for Meng Hewan to establish her reputation as a talented woman. This time, she wanted to see if Meng Hewan could still maintain her position as a talented woman.

Thinking of this, the coldness in her eyes was like the water in a cold pond, becoming even more icy, but it was also filled with full expectations.

When they arrived at the garden, a group of maids and servants came forward to greet them like stars surrounding the moon, and respectfully led the three of them inside.

Just as they were about to step in, a coquettish and pretentious voice came from behind them: "Aunt, Sister Chu'er, Sister Yan'er, you are here too!"