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

Chapter 218 Mutual Protection
Butler Han said indifferently, "The Marquis' Mansion has always been bound by rules, and because of the smallpox, those who are not on duty are all staying in their rooms. They have been a little lax in recent days, but they will not dare to offend the princess."

Butler Cao said, "I will order people to block the way at the second gate. Madam, just rest assured that no one will offend the princess."

Qin Yuan smiled and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your help."

Butler Han said to Butler Cao privately, "Accountant Sun said that you only care about flattering the lady. I thought he was too much before, but now I think you really went too far."

Butler Cao didn't care at all and said, "Madam's instructions show that she cares deeply. You believe that the servants in the mansion will not violate the rules, but if someone is blind or has ulterior motives, it will be too late to regret it. It's just a matter of a word, why do you have to make a fuss with the master?"

Butler Han remained silent.

Butler Cao added, "Accountant Sun hasn't figured out his own affairs yet. I asked him to sort out the account books long ago to prevent Madam from checking the accounts. He didn't listen and even wanted to gossip in front of you."

Butler Han asked in surprise, "Why haven't you heard of any rumors about checking Sun's account?"

Steward Cao pointed to his head meaningfully and said, "Madam is already checking the accounts of the Inner Courtyard over the past few years. Next, as long as the Marquis does not take back the Outer Courtyard, isn't it only natural for Madam to check the accounts of the Outer Courtyard? Since the Marquis took over the Outer Courtyard, he has not cared about it at all. Madam is so capable, so the Marquis should just go with the flow."

Butler Han was a little bit convinced, but also a little bit unconvinced.

But Housekeeper Cao had already walked away, and specially picked two obedient servants to guard the second gate. He ignored the grumbling of the old woman guarding the second gate and said, "You four stay here and guard well. If anyone lingers around here after the princess enters the mansion, or tries to force their way through, arrest them directly if they refuse to obey."

The servant immediately agreed.

The two maids also agreed.

Butler Cao then went back and worked with Butler Han to supervise the servants in sweeping and cleaning and changing the layout of the outer courtyard.

The servant beside Master Gu Liu also received the order and hurried into the house to look for Master Gu Liu, saying, "Master Liu, the Seventh Princess and the Ninth Princess are coming to the Marquis' Mansion to express their condolences. The Marquis and his wife are going to greet them. Everyone else should stay in the house for the time being and don't need to go out to greet the emperor."

Gu Liuye was painting at his desk, his hair was disheveled, and his jade-white face was slightly depressed. He raised his eyebrows when he heard the words and sighed weakly, "Third brother is so lucky to be able to have a harmonious relationship with Third sister-in-law."

He had just seen it all while leaning against the window: his usually stern third brother and sister-in-law actually walked into the front yard playfully, showing that they had a very close relationship.

He is just a poor man.

Mr. Gu Liu was full of self-pity.

The servant saw several rolls of drawing paper placed on the table and asked, "When did Sixth Master create so many paintings?"

Master Gu Liu turned his head and took a look, and said, "This was painted by my third sister-in-law. I'm not as good as her."

The servant was stunned for a moment, then sighed, "Madam is so young, how come she can do everything?"

Mr. Gu Liu didn't respond, but just stared at the portrait on the screen in a daze.

The servant stood quietly by and watched.

After a while, music was heard outside. Master Gu Liu frowned and said, "Here they come."

The servant was a little curious, but he resisted the urge to move.

Mr. Gu Liu quietly poked open the window screen and looked out through the small gap.

I saw the third brother leading the way, and two women, one tall and one short, following closely behind, walking towards the pavilion.

The third sister-in-law followed closely behind.

The two women both had their hair in a bun and their robes seemed to be embroidered with gold and silver threads. They sparkled in the sun and looked very noble.

The servant who had come over at some point was amazed, "My goodness, the princess's embroidered shoes are made with such big pearls."

Master Gu Liu said softly, "This is how a princess should dress for a trip."

He looked at his third sister-in-law secretly and restrainedly. She had a high bun on her head, and her hair was decorated with a large hairpin with golden flowers and a row of fine hairpins and flower ornaments. She looked respectable but not too extravagant. She wore a bright red gauze shirt and a stone-blue shawl, looking rich and dignified.

The three women were not much different in age. The two princesses were dressed brightly and elegantly, but the third sister-in-law was extraordinarily graceful.

Master Gu Liu couldn't take his eyes away.

The servant whispered, "Although the madam's clothes are not as luxurious as the princess's, they are better."

Mr. Gu Liu didn't say anything.

Gu Jinghui suddenly glanced over here, his sharp eyes like arrows, panicking Gu Liuye so much that he quickly lowered the window screen and retreated behind the table.

The servant hurriedly stepped back and asked, "Sixth Master, could it be that the Marquis saw us?"

Master Gu Liu said, "That should be the case. We can lie down in front of the window and peek. Maybe we can see a figure through the curtains in the pavilion."

The servant immediately said, "Master, let's not watch it then."

Mr. Gu Liu was already distracted, with his brows drooping, playing with a jade lion paperweight on the table, his jade-white face full of loss.

Inside the pavilion.

Lord Gu asked the two princesses to sit down, and then he sat down with Qin Yuan.

The maid hurried forward to serve tea.

Lord Gu's face was stern, and even in the hot summer, it did not soften in the slightest.

The four of them were silent.

Qin Yuan could only smile and said, "This is the newly acquired cloud tea from the Marquis' Mansion. I heard that it can clear the mind and eyes, and invigorate the spirit and refresh the brain. I think it tastes good. I wonder if the two princesses like it."

It's just some polite words, but that's all I can do since I have no topic to talk about.

Unexpectedly, the Seventh Princess glanced at Qin Yuan, disdain and unwillingness flashed in her eyes, and she chuckled and said, "I didn't come to the Marquis' Mansion to drink tea. Madam Dingbei Marquis doesn't have to take these trivial matters to heart."

The Ninth Princess also chuckled, and then said, "Seventh sister, it sounds as if the wife of Marquis Dingbei only cares about these little things."

Princess Fuyun showed helplessness on her face, and said to Qin Yuan, "My ninth sister is a little naughty, please don't blame me, Madam Dingbei. However, my ninth sister and I are here because of my father's order. If Madam Dingbei has something to do, she can go and do it. There is no need to stay here."

Ever since Princess Fuyun and the Ninth Princess got off the phoenix carriage, Qin Yuan felt the subtle hostility between them.

This is especially true for Princess Fuyun.

Qin Yuan knew clearly that this was all because of Lord Gu, so she didn't go any closer and just paid close attention to her own behavior and not make any mistakes.

Unexpectedly, Princess Fuyun did not hide her dislike for her at all.

The Ninth Princess concealed her surprise, her eyes full of interest as she stared at Qin Yuan's face.

This expression, although silent, is better than speaking it out loud.

Gu Jinghui suddenly said coldly: "Princess Fuyun, if you have anything to say, just say it here. Madam and I are husband and wife, and we can talk about everything. There is no need to avoid Madam."

The Ninth Princess glanced at Gu Jinghui, then at Princess Fuyun who looked unhappy, and said softly, "Marquis Dingbei, my Seventh Sister is just worried that the Marquis Dingbei's wife rarely comes to meet the emperor, so she doesn't want her to lose her composure and damage the Marquis's reputation."

Qin Yuan: “…”

These two princesses had been at odds with each other in their previous lives and had caused a lot of trouble, but now, because of her, they are protecting each other.