My younger sister insisted on marrying me and made me the Marquis' wife.

Chapter 113 Learn from others
Although my dear brother wants to deal with me properly for the sake of his elder sister, he really doesn't want to spend time with people who pretend to be cultured. What's more, he has to find a way to stay away from my wife's niece.

Qin Siyuan was at a loss for words.

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "My cousin is usually in the Imperial College, and he took a special leave to come out today. However, my sixth brother likes to form a poetry club, and my cousin and his brother-in-law have made an appointment to go to Yuyuantan for a trip, so why not let my sixth brother go with them that day."

"What a coincidence," Gu Liuye said happily, "What Third Sister-in-law mentioned, Ziqi has also made an appointment with me, if you go too, we can get close."

Qin Siyuan nodded dully: "...Okay..."

Master Gu Liu said to Qin Siyuan, "My dear brother, you don't know that my mother is a generous person. She will give good things to anyone she likes, just like my third brother. My mother has a very good taste. This inkstone and folding fan are just right for your elegance. As the saying goes, a sword is given to a hero, and rouge is given to a beauty. If my mother gave them to someone else, I would definitely think it was inappropriate. But it is perfect for you. A gift from an elder should not be disobeyed, so you should accept it."

Qin Siyuan had no choice but to accept it. It would seem too pedantic if he didn't accept it.

When Madam Gu saw that he accepted it, she smiled and said, "Hurry up and ask Cheng Ge'er and Yu Jie'er to come out to meet the guests. These two children have learned a few words and they are eager to meet the future Jinshi master."

Qin Siyuan's face flushed and he waved his hands in panic, saying, "Madam, you can't say that. I am only a juren now."

Master Gu Liu saw that he was shy and honest, not at all pretentious, and completely different from the people he usually interacted with, so he was even more eager to make friends with him.

Madam Gu smiled and said, "Your sister has already said that the chief priest thinks you will definitely win. We are all relatives, so it doesn't matter."

Qin Siyuan blushed, gritted his teeth, and said hesitantly: "Old Madam, I still feel that it is inappropriate. If the name is not right, then the words will not flow. I really don't deserve it."

Madam Gu laughed even harder and said, "Okay, as you say, Master Juren."

Qin Siyuan couldn't help but twist his body.

Master Gu Liu said, "Mother just likes to play tricks on us. She looks at us like we are children."

Qin Siyuan smiled shyly and looked at Qin Yuan again. He also knew that the Marquis had adopted this pair of son and daughter. Seeing Qin Yuan calmly waving the round fan in her hand, he relaxed again.

Cheng Ge'er and Yu Jie'er had been taught much more etiquette. They came out, bowed, called people, and sat to one side.

Yu Jie'er didn't say anything, but just stared at Qin Siyuan curiously.

Cheng Ge'er quietly observed the expressions of the crowd.

Gu Liuye was quite surprised and asked, "How did mother train these two children? They have become much more sensible and obedient, and now they know etiquette."

Cheng Ge'er's ears turned red and he quickly glanced at Qin Siyuan. When he met Qin Yuan's eyes, he turned his head away awkwardly and stared at the fruit plate on the table with a stiff neck.

Madam Gu smiled and said, "They are all sensible children. It's just that no one taught them carefully before. Madam Zhao was ill, so I left them in the upper room. I had to find something for them to do so that they wouldn't waste their time. Look how well they are learning now. Your third sister-in-law said that you should learn until you die. There were many people in their seventies who passed the imperial examinations in the previous dynasty. You should also learn from Master Qin and read more books of sages. Don't talk about taking the imperial examinations. You should understand the principles so that you can set an example for your sons."

If a child can change for the better, why can't Mr. Gu Liu?
Master Gu Liu blushed as he glanced at Qin Yuan and said with a smile, "Mother, I understand. I never met a person like Brother Qin before, but now I have a companion to study with. I will definitely study hard and teach my children to be motivated when I come back."

Madam Gu sighed, "That's great. The Qin family has a long tradition of poetry and literature. You should learn from them well."

Qin Siyuan, who didn't want to study with Master Gu Liu, looked helplessly at Qin Yuan who was pursing her lips and laughing softly: "..." As he was speaking, a woman's voice came from outside, with a smile, "I heard that my third sister-in-law's cousin is here, so I hurried over to recognize him as a relative."

Mr. Gu Liu frowned.

Mrs. Gu: "..."

The curtain was drawn, and a woman with a long face and wearing a honey-colored palace dress walked in, followed by a girl in a rosy-colored dress.

Qin Siyuan's eyelids jumped, and he knew that this was the Sixth Madam and her niece. He quickly lowered his eyes and dared not look again.

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Sixth brother's wife is here, and Sister Zhen is here too. You came just in time. My cousin from my mother's family is here, and I'm afraid the old lady will keep some food for us. There are delicious dishes."

Madam Gu couldn't help laughing and said, "Every time you come here, you think about eating, which shows that you are a greedy person. You are really right. Knowing that the young master was coming, Rong Madam said that she would cook a few of her specialties."

Mrs. Gu Liu quickly scanned Qin Siyuan's body and nodded slightly, looking very satisfied.

Qin Siyuan came to Gu's house today, wearing a summer shirt that was almost new. Although it was not as exquisite as that of Mr. Gu Liu, he was tall, handsome, and had a scholarly air.

Qin Yuan saw Xu Zhen also glanced at her secretly several times, his face flushed, and he was obviously very satisfied.

Qin Siyuan greeted them again.

Madam Gu Liu smiled and said, "No wonder the old lady likes him. The Qin family is all outstanding. Such a good man has not yet been married. I'm afraid there will be a lot of competition in the future."

Mr. Gu Liu glanced at Mrs. Gu Liu unhappily.

"I am devoted to learning, and I live and eat in the Imperial College. I don't have time to think about these things. When I pass the imperial examination, I will naturally look for a good family."

Xu Zhen lowered his head.

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "These things will make my second aunt worry. My cousin is shy and I'm afraid he will be unable to sit still after hearing this."

Upon hearing this, Master Gu Liu stood up and said, "Good brother, come with me for a walk. There is a lotus pond in the backyard, which is a beautiful sight at this time. Let's go have some tea and chat. Mother will naturally send someone to call us when the food is ready."

Madam Gu smiled and said, "Okay, he just came to our house, so he is bound to be a little reserved. You two go talk, and we women will chat here."

Qin Siyuan stood up and said goodbye, and followed Gu Liuye out. Xu Zhen glanced at his back reluctantly.
Madam Gu Liu glared at Master Gu Liu unhappily. After the people left, she smiled and said to Qin Yuan, "I learned that Third Sister-in-law brought her cousin to pay respects to the old lady, and Master Liu also came, so I came to see you. Third Sister-in-law doesn't know that Master Liu has long wanted to make friends with your brother. The last time Third Sister-in-law's brother came, Master Liu was very upset that he didn't meet him. Master Qin is indeed a handsome man..."

Madam Gu immediately interrupted her and said with a smile, "Sixth Brother, he just likes scholars. He hasn't met many talented people in these years. He hangs out with those scholars all day. I don't know how many of those who spend all day boating and reciting poems can concentrate on studying and taking the imperial examinations. Sixth Brother heard that your cousin from your mother's side was admitted to the Imperial Academy by himself, so he started talking about it and wanted to get to know him. As the saying goes, follow suit. If Sixth Brother can settle down to study and become a scholar in this life, I will be at ease."

Cheng Ge'er suddenly interrupted and said, "Mom, can I also study with my uncle?"

(End of this chapter)