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

Chapter 310 Banquet (Part )

Aunt Rong hesitated and said, "Didn't the Marquis say that we still need to wait for the news from the Magistrate?"

Waiting for the news from the Magistrate means that the identities of the two children are still undetermined in the Ninth House. They will not be included in the family tree, and Gu Jingcheng is just helping to raise these two children.

Everything is a stopgap measure.

Madam Gu frowned, thought for a moment and said, "Well, they have stayed here for so many days after all..."

Rong Mama stepped forward and whispered, "Old Madam, relax. In fact, what's the difference between adopted sons and adopted sons who are not included in the family tree? They just live in a different place. Can the Marquis ignore them? Now it's awkward, and we can only blame Zhao for not being polite. Even if the current emperor cuts off someone's head, won't he be punished together? Originally, because of Zhao, it was awkward for them to stay in the mansion and be the master. The Marquis suppressed it again and again, so there were no sarcastic remarks. But they beat up Brother Qi again, and even the Sixth Master who cares least about these things is unhappy. The Marquis has no choice."

Madam Gu said, "I understand. I have loved them for so long, so I must have some affection for them. If the Ninth House is willing to settle down as an adopted son and take care of him, it would be a good destination. But what Hui'er said just now... Is there something I don't know? Otherwise, why would he say that?"

Rong Mama also noticed the change in Marquis Gu, so she said, "Didn't the old lady say that one cannot be a patriarch unless he is dumb or deaf? The Marquis is almost thirty years old. If he makes a mistake, the old lady can just spank him, but you can't interfere in everything."

Old Madam Gu just smiled.

Rong Mama tried to make fun of it again, saying, "I see that the old lady is greedy for her grandson."

Madam Gu said, "Alright, I know what you mean. You just don't care too much. Forget it. He brought the person back, and he wanted to arrange it this way. Just let him do it."

Rong Mama asked Qiuju to ask the maid to pick flowers in the yard, and said, "Pick the biggest one for the old lady to wear as a hairpin. It will be good for her to dress up in a spirited manner when she meets the guests later."

Madam Gu's thoughts were diverted, and she smiled and said, "I think Yuan'er's outfit today is a perfect match for the third son. I'll change into some bright-colored clothes and dress up to make my daughter-in-law look good."

After Mrs. Gu finished dressing up, she waited for a while before Qin Yuan sent someone to invite her in, saying that many female guests had arrived outside and asked her to go out and sit down.

Aunt Rong supported her, and Qiu Ju and others followed behind her. They walked out of the upper room and into the hall in the inner courtyard.

Before I even entered the door, I could hear laughter from inside.

Madam Gu smiled and said, "It's been a long time since it's been this lively."

When everyone saw her coming in, they all stood up and greeted each other with a smile. Qin Yuan came forward and said with a smile, "Luckily, mother is here. I was so tongue-tied that I was in a panic."

Madam Gu smiled and said, "Okay, I'll help you with the battle."

After everyone finished their greetings and sat down, they all laughed when they heard this: "Old Madam, are you saying this because you're worried that we'll bully your new daughter-in-law?"

Madam Gu said, "What new or old? Our Yuan'er is not the least bit inexperienced in managing the household. She looks like a veteran. I don't know how my mother-in-law taught her. Even when there was smallpox in the mansion this time, I didn't worry about it at all. I am really enjoying myself."

Cui said hurriedly: "This is not because the mansion is supporting someone. Yuan'er was smart when she was in the boudoir, but I never thought she was so capable. It is obvious that the old lady is good at training people."

Mrs. Xu forced a smile and said nothing.

Qin Yuan pursed her lips and smiled, standing aside to serve.

Gu Baozhu followed her instructions and sat down to chat with the little girls who came with their mother. Seeing that it was almost time, she walked over and said, "Third sister-in-law, I'll take them out to enjoy the scenery."

Qin Yuan nodded and said, "Mo Zhu is nearby with her people. If you need anything, just look for her. Also, please remember what I said before." Gu Baozhu said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law."

As soon as the chattering girls left, the room became much emptier, so Qin Yuan sat down below Old Madam Gu and listened to them talk.

Those who came today were all the relatives and old friends of the Gu family. Of course, the in-laws of the Xu and Qin families were indispensable, as well as the generals under Gu Jinghui, the wives of generals he was familiar with in the capital, and the clansmen who moved around more frequently.

Therefore, Qin Yuan was not worried that Gu Baozhu could not deal with those little girls. She only reminded her to control her mouth and not to talk nonsense and make her third brother angry.

Mrs. Xu felt aggrieved when she saw how Mrs. Gu valued Qin Yuan and the Qin family, but she couldn't show it to others. She just looked a little unhappy.

Qin Yuan and Old Madam Gu were busy entertaining the ladies who gathered around them and pretended not to see it.

When most of the guests had arrived, Mrs. Gu asked everyone to go outside to enjoy the flowers and scenery.

Qin Yuan led them for a walk in front again. Some of them liked to appreciate the flowers, some liked to fish, and some liked to play chess... Soon they dispersed.

The old lady and several ladies of similar age set up a table in the yard and chatted.

Qin Yuan took Hongye around, and from time to time someone came to report something. When she finally had some free time, Cui caught her and asked, "Why didn't you invite Lin Juren and your sister here today?"

Qin Yuan said vaguely: "The Marquis is a military hero, and the people he interacts with are all the wives of military generals, so there is nothing to say."

As soon as Cui said this, she felt something was wrong and said, "I was not thoughtful enough. It seems that no one from the Xu family came. I saw that Madam Xu didn't look happy either."

Qin Yuan whispered, "Before, the two families had a quarrel over Xu Zhen's matter. It was inevitable."

The Xu family had recently lost their source of income from loan sharking, and Xu Zhen had not been found, nor had she gained any advantage at the Marquis' Mansion, so they were naturally unhappy to see her making such a grand appearance.

But it was not easy to tell Cui about these things, so I could only say what I could.

Cui sighed, "I haven't seen Wan'er for quite some time. I thought I would see her at the Marquis' Mansion this time... Alas... I don't know how she is doing. She didn't even send any news home. Her mother-in-law... How can I feel at ease?"

Qin Yuan was helpless.

The two chatted for a while, and an elderly lady came over and said with a smile, "Sorry to bother you two. There were so many people around just now that I didn't have a chance to chat with you two ladies."

Cui smiled and glanced at Qin Yuan, who looked back at her blankly. She didn't know whose family this woman belonged to.

"We will live next to the Marquis' Mansion in the future, so we will have to visit each other frequently."

The lady quickly added.

Qin Yuan finally understood that the person in front of her was the future adoptive mother of the twins, Gu Jingcheng's wife, Dai. She smiled and said, "It turns out to be the sister-in-law of Brother Cheng. There were so many people around just now that we didn't talk properly."

Cui knew what was going on, so she took a step to the side and said, "I'll go somewhere else."

Dai quickly stopped them and said, "Madam Qin, there were so many people here that we didn't have a chance to have a good chat. I just saw you and your daughter talking here, so I came over to make some acquaintances. We don't have anything personal to say."