pampering wife

Chapter 71

The next day was the [-]th day of the twelfth lunar month, Qingmei got up early and finished her grooming, so she naturally dressed up again.On the one hand, Qingmei lamented the cumbersome etiquette of these aristocrats, and on the other hand marveled at the exquisiteness and ingenuity of the clothing.In the Deliufang Hall, Gu Hanying had already arrived, and after a while Gu Ronghua lifted the curtain and came in, as bright and charming as ever.

After breakfast, the mothers took a car to the Marquis Wu'an's Mansion in Jinguangfang.

When they arrived at the Marquis of Wu'an's Mansion, there were several maids at the gate to welcome them. Mrs. Gu got off the car with Gu Ronghua, Qingmei and Gu Hanying, and accompanied by Hongxiang, Muzhuer, Tanying, Lvzhu and Yinping, a group of people walked away Go into the mansion.There are several courtyards in the Hou's mansion, and there are several soft sedan chairs for Mrs. Gu and his mother to travel around. When they arrive at the inner courtyard where the family members live, there are several women waiting at the door.

In the winter, everything withered, only the dark green pines and cypresses were eye-catching. The mothers walked into a spacious and luxurious courtyard, and saw a graceful lady standing under the porch, Chu Hongxiu stood beside, and behind them was a group of people dressed in red and emerald green. the maid.

Seeing Mrs. Gu and others entering the door, the lady stepped forward to greet her, her eyes swept over Gu Ronghua and Gu Hanying, and finally landed on Qingmei.

At this moment, Qingmei was also looking at Mrs. Wu Anhou, when their eyes met, Mrs. Wu Anhou smiled at her, there was a bit of gentleness in her bright practice, like a hard and gentle pearl.

Qingmei had only met the arrogant, straightforward and picky Chu Hongxiu in the past, heard her heroic deeds of killing the enemy in battle, and heard the name of that "fierce god" from the Marquis of Wu'an's family like thunder. And, which Mrs. Chu would look like this?

For such a gentle and rich lady, her son is actually a murderous god?Qing Mei found it hard to understand.

Because Qingmei only met Mrs. Chu at Madam Gu's poetry meeting before, and did not pay a formal visit to her, at this time a maid laid a futon on the ground, and Qingmei knelt down to salute.

Mrs. Chu seemed very happy to see her, she stepped forward to help her up, took off a long silk hairpin inlaid with gemstones and plum blossoms, and stuck it in Qingmei's hair, saying: "Get up quickly, you are so delicate and energetic!" child."

Mrs. Gu next to her seemed to know this hairpin, and said with some surprise: "Madam, this gift is too expensive!" Although this hairpin is not gorgeous and ingenious, it has a long history behind it. Treat it like a baby.Now she is giving this hairpin to Qingmei... Mrs. Gu smiled inwardly, it seems that Marquis Wu'an and his wife really value Qingmei very much.

Naturally, Qingmei didn't know the twists and turns behind it, she just thought it was a gift from an ordinary elder, and thanked her with a smile.

At this moment, Chu Hongxiu also came over, and after seeing Mrs. Chu, he greeted the three sisters. Although the attitude was not very close, the demeanor was straightforward.Qingmei watched coldly, and the slight prejudice against Chu Hongxiu before gradually disappeared——

Born in a family of Marquis Wu, and having been on the battlefield, Chu Hongxiu's temperament and vision are naturally different from others. Compared with those fake intimacy and smiling faces, this attitude makes Qingmei feel at ease.At least this straightforwardness is what Qingmei likes.

The layout of Hou's Mansion is more majestic and magnificent than Shangshu's Mansion, and the furnishings are more elaborate. Madam Chu led everyone into the hall to serve tea, and Madam Gu and Qingmei into the inner room, and only asked Chu Hongxiu to accompany Gu Ronghua Talk to Gu Hanying.

Gu Ronghua is usually used to being praised, but this time he was treated as a foil. In addition, Chu Hongxiu and her have always been at odds, not to mention how aggrieved he felt.However, the Gu family wanted to make friends with the Hou family, but she couldn't lose her sense of proportion, so she could only suppress her dissatisfaction and smile.

Of course, Qingmei can see the difference in how Mrs. Chu treats her, so she can just follow in and watch the changes.

When they got to the inner room, Madam Gu waved her hand to tell the servant girls to retreat, she took Qingmei's hand and asked Madam Gu, "Is this General Qu's daughter, Changyan?"

Mrs. Gu sat on the nanmu chair below Mrs. Chu, bowed slightly and replied: "It is indeed Yan'er. She has been living outside these years, and changed her name to Qingmei to avoid suspicion. You also know my situation these years. To be able to pick her up sooner is really..." Madam Gu lowered her head slightly, and tears fell.

Qingmei didn't bother to tell if the teardrops were real or not, she just lowered her head and said nothing, pretending to be obedient.

Mrs. Chu said: "I know your difficulties. It is a blessing that Yan'er is safe and sound." Then she turned to Qingmei and said, "How have you been these years?" Mrs. Chu stretched out her hand to gently stroke Qingmei's hair , full of love and compassion in his expression.

Seeing her questioning, Qingmei briefly talked about her experiences in the past few years.

Of course, she would not mention the sufferings and grievances she suffered in detail, but she deliberately told about the kindness of Mrs. Xu's hard work in raising her, and also mentioned the interesting things she encountered in these years, which made Mrs. Chu smile slightly: "It's a A sensible child has a broad heart. It's rare that Mrs. Xu misses her old master and asks her to meet me when she has time."

Mrs. Gu agreed, and Mrs. Chu got up and said, "I'll take Qingmei to the study to see Master Hou, sister Xu, please sit down for a while." After finishing speaking, she pulled the small silver bell next to the armchair, and a maid lifted the curtain go inside.Mrs. Chu asked her to serve Mrs. Gu, took Qingmei's hand and went out through the small door in the corner of the inner hall.

(End of this chapter)