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

Chapter 428: Another Gift
After hearing this, Gu Baozhu was so proud that she turned to Madam Gu to take credit for it: "It was really thrilling at that time. I thought to myself that I am the daughter of the Dingbei Marquis Mansion, how could I lose face for my ancestors. So when the polo ball came, I only thought about how to hit the ball without hesitation. I was a little scared when my third brother caught it."

Madam Gu touched her little face and praised her: "You look like your father, not a coward."

Gu Baozhu's tail was raised higher, and she continued to nag, "Mother, the emperor came to see our play, and he also asked my sister-in-law, Mr. Qin, and my sixth brother to come to talk. The emperor rewarded my third brother with a dragon robe and jade belt, and also rewarded me with a jade ruyi and silk. I will have someone send them to you later. If you like them, you can keep them. I think if the emperor sees my ball skills, he might give me something else."

"Isn't it?" Old Madam Gu smiled very kindly, with wrinkles on both sides of her nose.

Qin Yuan felt a headache after seeing this.

Old Madam Gu really dotes on Gu Baozhu, otherwise she wouldn't have raised her to be so naive and heartless.

The two brothers of the Gu family did not say anything and just watched from the side.

Instead, a few children were hanging around Aunt Gu Baozhu, asking her questions and screaming from time to time.

Gu Baozhu felt that she had escaped a disaster. She nudged herself in Madam Gu's arms, smiled and acted like a spoiled child: "Mother, I'm almost starving. I just took a hot bath and my stomach has been rumbling for a long time. No matter what, let Xiu Niang cook something to fill my stomach."

Madam Gu suddenly turned cold and said, "I have bamboo shoots fried with meat here, do you want to eat it?"

Gu Baozhu felt something was wrong. Before she could stand up, she was grabbed by Old Madam Gu and pressed on her knees. She said coldly, "Don't think you can escape a beating today. It's bad for your health to be beaten after eating. You'd better eat after the beating."

Qin Yuan took a deep breath and stopped herself from laughing out loud.

Master Gu Liu only said one word: "It's your fault!"

He pointed at Gu Baozhu who was struggling in Madam Gu's arms and said to the children, "Don't learn from your aunt, or you'll be beaten and scream like a pig being slaughtered, which is embarrassing."

Kang Ge'er and Fu Ge'er were so scared that they took a step back.

Lan Jieer whispered, "Grandma is so fierce."

Gu Jinghui turned around and asked Aunt Rong, "Aunt Rong, have you brought the thorns?"

Rong Mama stepped forward with a wooden face and said, "My Lord, the brambles have been brought here, but it is not appropriate for you to stay here and watch. Miss Seven is almost a grown-up girl, and she needs to keep her dignity."

Gu Baozhu: “…Woo woo woo…”

Madam Gu said, "I am tired now, you should go back first. Baozhu and I still have a lot to talk about."

Gu Baozhu struggled to turn her face away, staring at Qin Yuan pitifully with her eyes.

Qin Yuan could only look back apologetically.

"Mother, we'll go back first. Baozhu is young and naive, so don't get yourself hurt by getting angry. Besides, even though Baozhu made some mistakes, she really wanted to protect my sixth brother and the Qin family. Mother..."

Gu Jinghui pulled Qin Yuan away, saying, “Mother, you can’t be partial to one and ignore the other.”

Madam Gu shouted angrily: "When did your mother ever need you to teach her how to do things?"

Gu Jinghui immediately quickened his pace.

Gu Liuye was still a little hesitant and asked, "What about the children?"

Aunt Rong said, "Sixth Master, please go and do your work. I will keep a close eye on the young masters." Sixth Master Gu also hurried out.

Gu Baozhu's heart-wrenching cry could be heard through the window.

Qin Yuan sighed, "Baozhu's temper needs to be properly disciplined, otherwise I really don't know when she will grow up. I just feel a little sad when I hear this."

Lord Gu said softly, "You can't do this. You won't be able to control your child in the future."

Gu Liuye shook his shoulders and said, "From now on, Third Sister-in-law will play the good guy and you will play the bad guy. It will be good if we have a strict father and a kind mother."

As the three were talking, Gu Shiliu came over and said, "My Lord, Butler Han asked me to come and report that there is a reward from the palace, and asked you, your wife, and Master Liu to receive it."

"?" The three of them were stunned, then came to their senses and hurried to the front hall.

Steward Cao and Steward Han had already invited the eunuch who had come to deliver the imperial edict to the front hall for tea. In the corridor outside the hall door, young eunuchs holding trays were standing in a row.

Qin Yuan suppressed her curiosity and followed Lord Gu into the front hall, following his lead.

Lord Gu laughed out loud, "Master Dai, why did you come here in person?"

The man came forward to greet Lord Gu and said with a smile, "I can't bear this. When Lord Gu was in the palace, didn't he always call me Little Dai?"

"You were young and ignorant back then, but now that you are following Steward Wang, you are no longer Little Dai."

Lord Gu seemed to be quite emotional when he met his old friend.

Qin Yuan also knew this person. He was the eunuch Dai Sheng, Old Wang's godson, and a popular person who was able to get along with everyone.

From what Lord Gu said, it seems that the two of them used to get along well.

Dai Sheng looked a little sad, but he didn't say much. He smiled and greeted Qin Yuan and Gu Liuye, then said, "Lord Gu, Madam Gu, and Guard Gu, after the Emperor returned to the palace, he told the Empress about what happened in the Imperial College today. The Empress heard that Lord Gu was brave and good at fighting, and that Madam Gu was kind and virtuous, and that Guard Gu was devoted to learning, so she gave an oral order."

Everyone hurriedly tidied up their appearance and knelt down in the direction of the palace. Dai Shengfang said, "The queen has given me an order. I heard that although the wife of Marquis Dingbei is young, she is good at making incense and managing the household well. I specially give you a box of Jialuo agarwood, a box of frankincense, a box of white sandalwood, and a box of benzoin. I hope you will continue to uphold these principles, and you and your husband will live in harmony and blessings in the future."

The agarwood produced in the land of Gala is very precious. Although frankincense, benzoin, sandalwood, etc. are not as good as Gala agarwood, good quality ones are not easy to obtain.

This reward is very thoughtful.

Dai Sheng added: "I heard that although Guard Gu's zither and harp were broken recently, he did not lose his ambition, so I asked Your Majesty to write a message of encouragement with the imperial seal. I hope you can be patient and not indulge in grief. Concentrate on learning and make progress. You will surely achieve great success in the future and become famous in the scholar community, and live up to the expectations of Your Majesty and this palace."

Mr. Gu Liu was extremely excited. This award really pleased him.

Dai Sheng finally said to Lord Gu: "The Queen did not dare to say much when she mentioned Lord Gu, she just said that the harem should not interfere in government affairs. The emperor will remember Lord Gu's contributions. In the future, you will still be needed to help with all matters in the court. The emperor and I will not treat meritorious officials unfairly. I specially grant you three shoulders with golden dragon patterns. I hope that when you see the clothes, you will remember the emperor and I's expectations."

The three shoulders are made of fabric that is worn with the dragon robe, one on each shoulder and chest. They sway slightly when walking, which is quite majestic.

The embroidery patterns on the three shoulders generally include dragon patterns, cloud patterns, bats, longevity peaches, etc. The dragon pattern is the most noble pattern, and the gold weaving method can make the dragon pattern more dazzling.

It has to be said that this reward was very thoughtful and decent, and it also subtly highlighted Queen Lin's status.