Gu Zhen and Gu Shan parted on bad terms, the former leaving in anger. With a bitter smile and a somewhat bewildered expression, Gu Shan turned to Gu Jiu and asked, “Er jiejie, did I do something wrong?” Gu Jiu told her: “I’ve said this before – you are you, and Gu Yue is Gu […]
“Taitai, you must stand up for me!” Chen yiniang, hair dishevelled and clothes in disarray, rushed into the council hall. She fell to her knees, weeping and wailing loudly. Gu Jiu and her sisters were wide-eyed. This was the first time they had seen such a scandalous scene. Zhang shi, the first wife, did not […]
Everyone went together to Songhe Hall to pay respects to Wei lao furen. When Wei lao furen saw the young ladies of both branches gathered together, her face beamed with joy. “Good, good, very good! I’m glad you’ve all come.” Among the crowd, her eyes immediately fell on Gu Jiu. She beckoned with her hand, […]
After the banquet ended and the guests had departed, Gu Jiu and the others stayed behind – they would be living in the hou fu for the next few days. Xie shi was uneasy and couldn’t help but remind them repeatedly, especially Gu Yue. “Now that you’re living in the hou fu, you must abide […]
“Protect the Crown Prince.” Gu Jiu looked around, her words firm and resounding. “The person the Empress niangniang values most is the Crown Prince. If the hou fu steps forward to protect His Highness, the gesture carries enough weight, and shows enough sincerity. Only then can we truly move niangniang’s heart.” Gu Zhiwu immediately jumped […]
Wei shi walked into the room. “How is dalang’s wife? Is it serious?” Gu Rui stood up and said, “She already drank the miscarriage-prevention medicine. Her condition is a little better now.” Wei shi visibly let out a sigh of relief. She glanced at Jia shi’s face – it was deathly pale, like that of […]
Gu Mei had a restless night. When she got up in the morning, her eyes were bloodshot. She kept worrying about what Gu Jiu had said regarding poisoning, unable to calm her heart. After breakfast, everyone went to Songhe Hall to pay respects. Wei lao furen had not yet risen. A maid came out and […]
After staying in the hou fu for four or five days, Gu Jiu had been on edge the entire time, afraid something might happen to the eldest young madam, Jia shi. Living in constant worry like this – it was unbearable. Her heart grew restless, but she couldn’t say anything out loud. She could only […]
Gu Yue cried and whimpered, trying to defend herself in a small voice, “Mother, please believe me. I really didn’t do anything.” Xie shi snorted coldly. “Since you refuse to say anything, then continue kneeling. As for the marriage with Haixi bo fu, I’ll send someone tomorrow to refuse it.” “No!” Gu Yue lunged forward, […]
A few days later, news spread throughout the household: the Gu family was about to form a marriage alliance with Haixi bo fu. The rumour spread like wildfire, to the point that even the hou fu knew. Wei lao furen even sent someone over to ask. She thought Haixi bo fu had changed their mind […]
“Sit down this instant.” Gu Jiu barked sternly at Gu Yue. “San meimei, do you even realise where you are? This is the council hall, not a place for you to throw tantrums. You even dare to smash an abacus at someone – you are far too insolent!” “Why should you scold me? Da jiejie […]
“Guniang, guniang, good news!” Xiao Cui ran excitedly into the study. “Guniang, Lu hou fu has sent a matchmaker to propose marriage!” “Huh?” The news left everyone in Zhilan Yuan stunned. Qing Mei grabbed Xiao Cui’s hand. “Really? Tell us exactly what happened!” “If Lu hou fu is proposing marriage, then doesn’t that mean guniang […]
“Chun He jiejie, I want to see Mother. I have urgent matters to discuss. Make this cheap maid get out of my way!” Gu Yue, her face flushed with agitation, pointed at Guo Taohua, glaring at her as if she could eat her alive. In all her life, she had never been so humiliated. Before […]
Xie Mao turned his head and looked at Xie shi. He sneered coldly and said, “My dear meimei, do you know your man is trying to kill me?” Xie shi’s face turned pale. Her heart was in chaos, and her body nearly gave way. Clutching the doorframe, she spoke with grief, “Da ge, there must […]
That evening, when the eldest master Gu Zhiming returned home, he learned that earlier in the day, Xie Mao had brought men to storm their gates. In a rage, Gu Zhiming grabbed a saber, ready to rush out and cut Xie Mao down on the spot. It took the combined efforts of Zhang shi to […]
As time passed little by little, unease grew in everyone’s hearts. Gu Ting suddenly stood up. His chair nearly toppled, making such a loud noise that it startled everyone. He said, “I’ll go out and take a look.” Gu Jiu frowned. “Gege, your leg injury hasn’t healed yet. You shouldn’t go out.” Gu Cheng stood […]
Doctor Zhu arrived. After inserting two needles, Xie shi slowly regained consciousness. “Laoye…” The moment she woke, the first thing she did was cry out for her husband. Standing at the doorway, Gu Jiu couldn’t help but glance at her. Xie shi’s nerves were weak indeed. Gu daren had only just been thrown into prison, […]
Ning wang fu. In the garden, a pavilion had been surrounded with screens to block the howling winter wind. From within the screens came the sound of a qin. The melody was graceful and flowing, carrying a touch of languid ease. Maidservants and eunuchs waited nearby, but without orders, none dared to approach. Liu Zhao […]
When the afternoon had passed, Gu Jiu arrived as invited at Baiyun Monastery, a Daoist temple located in the city. Baiyun Monastery was but an obscure little temple, with sparse incense and few visitors. “Greetings, daoist master!” Gu Jiu saluted when she met the temple master, Master Xuanqing. Master Xuanqing had a kindly countenance. “Boundless […]
Gu Jiu walked into the room and was immediately hit by a pungent smell of alcohol. She wrinkled her nose, unable to stand the stench. Gu laoyezi was half drunk, half awake, his cloudy eyes bloodshot. “Xiao Jiu is here, sit.” Gu Jiu sat down on a clean chair, her expression calm as she surveyed […]
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