Quick Transmigration: My First Female Skill Takes Effect

The person who came was still the female official from a few years ago, except that her scarlet official robes had been replaced with purple ones.

Time has left few marks on her face, but has added a great deal of solemnity and authority to her.

Her mere presence commanded respect, deterring anyone from acting recklessly.

"...Gu Qi is hereby granted the title of Marquis of Zhou, with his fiefdom being Yangzhou."

Gu Qi's eyes shone brightly, and she sincerely thanked His Majesty.

Holding the imperial edict, they once again invited the female official into the newly built home. Li Ling and Gu Sanhe supported each other, overwhelmed by the immense surprise.

The people around her were the same, staring blankly at Gu Qi and the imperial edict in her hand.

I thought that being a princess was the highest level, but I never expected it to be a noble title, one that allowed one to serve as an official in the imperial court.

The joy on the faces of the Gu family members became even more exaggerated; their old Gu family now held a noble title.

It was still an official title.

With trembling hands, the head of the Gu family opened the ancestral hall to express his gratitude for the ancestors' blessings.

Gu Qi was equally excited, and he openly showed the female official his behavior, even asking her to go back and tell the emperor.

She was so happy and excited.

This happens often.

The female official Qian Hu treated Gu Qi even more gently than before, and even gave her some pointers on the temperament of people in the court.

Gu Qi looked at her height; it would take her many years to learn this skill, but since it was being taught for free, she naturally accepted.

Qian Hu declined the invitation to the banquet, as she had an imperial mission to go to Xixian in the south to comfort the flood victims.

Gu Qi understood and gave her some free donations, allowing her to buy supplies and treat the people.

Qian Hu glanced at the donated banknotes, a smile flashing across his face as he left.

Young people are more generous.

The old fogies in the court keep talking about frugality, but it's really hard to get them to donate money or goods.

However, their children spend a lot of money, and integrity has nothing to do with many people.

She was satisfied, and Gu Qi was also satisfied with the news she brought.

The next day.

Li Ling and Gu Sanhe's trembling hearts recovered, and they began to do the first thing.

A banquet was held, a continuous feast lasting three days.

For the first time, Li Ling felt that spending money was actually a pleasant activity.

Yes, her life has gotten better.

A few days later, Li Ling and Gu Sanhe discussed doing something together, so that A Qi wouldn't always be taking care of them.

The two also wanted to do something for their child.

Gu Qi wholeheartedly agreed with whatever they did.

Based on their respective strengths, Li Ling's embroidered handkerchiefs could sell for one more coin than others because her designs were more varied and appealing.

Therefore, the clothing industry became her first choice, and Gu Lan also gave a lot of advice on how to run the shops.

There are some tricks to raising silkworms to adulthood and strength.

Gu Lan imparted all her knowledge to him.

Li Ling promised to give her a share of the profits.

After becoming a shopkeeper, Gu Sanhe also developed a liking for trading. He felt that his daughter and wife were working hard, and he couldn't fall behind.

He began to create his caravan, embarking on a journey that took him far and wide.

Gu Mai also didn't settle down at home to retire. She wasn't as young as Li Ling and Gu Sanhe, but she also wanted to do something for her family.

So all the tasks related to building the Gu family's reputation were entrusted to her, such as sending things to the orphanage every year and distributing porridge.

In short, get busy.

Busy days pass by unnoticed; in the blink of an eye, Gu Qi turned fifteen.

He is 1.7 meters tall and seems to be growing taller, with increasingly dark eyes.

With her striking appearance, she stands out like a spotlight in a crowd, always managing to be noticed.

Early August.

Gu Qi rushed back to her hometown from the capital to take the imperial examination, and her parents once again put aside their important matters to come with her.

In their words, nothing is more important than their daughter's affairs.

Looking at her parents' radiant faces, a result of their successful careers, Gu Qi felt genuinely happy for them.

They were also happy to be able to help their daughter.

Li Ling earned the title of Imperial Merchant in six years. Although Gu Qi's close relationship with the Emperor played a role, her strength should not be underestimated.

It's already quite remarkable that they were able to make a name for themselves in Beijing.

Gu Sanhe's business extended to the Xiongnu. He brought the best horses for his daughter and also learned how to raise horses.

They were specifically supplied with horses to the army.

Gu Qi did not leave the house in the days leading up to the exam, leaving her parents to handle matters concerning old acquaintances.

After leaving Wenhe, Gu Lan went to study at the state school, but half of her mind was on the imperial examination and the other half on her family business.

Upon hearing that Zhou Hou had returned, she hurriedly asked for leave, bringing with her the pastries that Gu Qi had mentioned in the letter.

When they met Li Ling, the two shared their lives with each other.

"Aunt Li, if this were outside, I wouldn't recognize you," Gu Lan said with an exaggerated and admiring tone.

The former Li Ling was a slightly clever woman, but the current Li Ling is unpredictable, yet her straightforward and dignified demeanor is very similar to the big shots Gu Lan had seen on television.

Li Ling was pleased with the praise and told Gu Lan about her changes in the same way.

Gu Lan, who used to exude a hurried and urgent aura, is now completely relaxed.

That's exactly how someone her age should act.

After inquiring about her recent situation, he then inquired about Gu Lan's important life events at the age of twenty.

Gu Lan felt quite helpless about this.

In the past, her greatest wish was to be with one person for life, and she wanted to find someone who was educated to spend her life with.

Now that she herself is an educated person and can climb up by herself, she no longer has such requirements for her partner.

But for some reason, the girls her family found for her never quite met her expectations.

It's either that he's not good-looking or that we can't connect on a deeper level.

Listening to her words, Li Ling realized that her worries were not real worries.

"So what if we don't understand each other? He always puts you first in everything, worries about you, and rejoices for you. Isn't that enough?"

"If I really meet someone I like in the future, I can just take care of them."

Li Ling was unaware of Gu Lan's idea of ​​a lifelong, monogamous relationship.

Gu Lan: "..."

She's the one who traveled through time! Why are you ancient people so open-minded?

"...Let me think about it." Gu Lan thought it over and over, but surprisingly, she didn't see any downsides.

But love seems to be slipping away from her.

Gu Lan only believes in love between two people, and absolutely does not believe in love between three people.

Li Ling told her to think it over carefully, and added that if needed, she could find a virtuous man for her after she passed the imperial examination in three years.

Gu Lan's eyes sparkled; she couldn't resist someone from a good family who was also virtuous.

She's finally able to live off a woman.

But the prerequisite is that she must become a Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations) the following year; otherwise, she would be embarrassed to ask Aunt Li to come and arrange a marriage for her.

She needs to work hard and focus on her studies. As for the family shop, she'll leave it to her mother and grandmother for now.