“Taitai, Fang pozi said that this afternoon, er guniang came to pay respects to laoyezi. No one knows what the two of them talked about, but afterwards, laoyezi suddenly ran out.” Shaoyang relayed the news she had heard from Granny Fang truthfully to Zhang shi. Zhang shi paused, turned back to look at Shaoyang, and […]
“Taitai, wonderful news – laoye has been released from prison!” Gao Sanfu, brimming with excitement, hurried into Furong Yuan. Upon hearing the commotion, Xie shi suddenly rose from her chair. Her head spun, and she nearly lost her balance. Chun He quickly supported her. “Taitai, please be careful.” “I’m fine, it’s nothing.” Xie shi’s face […]
Early in the morning, Gu daren arrived at the hou fu carrying gifts. He first went to Songhe Hall to pay his respects to Wei lao furen. “It’s good that you returned safely. From now on, serve diligently in your post. For matters you cannot decide on your own, consult with your brothers more often.” […]
Gu Jiu entered the study in the outer courtyard. “Nü’er greets Father. Now that Father has returned safely, nü’er’s heart is filled with joy.” “Sit and speak.” Gu Jiu bowed in acknowledgement and sat upright on the chair. Gu daren looked her over and asked, “Have you been taking your medicine recently? How is your […]
On the thirtieth day of the twelfth month, it was time for the reunion dinner. The kitchen had begun preparing for the New Year’s Eve feast early in the morning, and the work would last until nightfall. Gu Jiu followed closely at Zhang shi’s side, helping her manage household affairs. The Gu fu had more […]
The New Year’s Eve vigil lasted until midnight before everyone finally dispersed. Back in their rooms, they slept for less than an hour before hurrying to rise again. Washing, dressing, changing into formal clothes – they rushed to the second gate, boarded carriages, and left the estate to join up with the people from the […]
Gu Jiu followed Zhang shi and Xie shi back into the side hall. A faint unease lingered in her chest. As she glanced around, she suddenly, unexpectedly, caught sight of Pei Yun. Pei Yun… had returned to the capital? Before she could think further, they had already entered the side hall. Zhang shi noticed Gu […]
The Empress had long been confined to her sickbed, her beauty long faded. Now, no one could call her beautiful – her appearance was even frightening. Her face was gaunt and hollow; at a glance, she could easily scare a child to tears. But the Empress cared nothing for it. She never shied away from […]
The palace banquet – no one ate with peace of mind. Everyone pricked up their ears, listening to what the consorts might say. But the consorts only chatted idly about trivial, flowery matters, not revealing a shred of useful information. Among the ladies of the dukes’ households, apart from Zhen guogong furen whose face was […]
Gu daren’s face turned livid with anger, and he flung his sleeve as he prepared to leave. Xie shi was instantly frightened. She reached out and grabbed the hem of his sleeve. “Laoye, qieshen was muddle-headed. Qieshen was wrong, Qieshen truly knows my mistake…” Gu daren was so furious he couldn’t even speak. He had […]
As soon as the empress made her move, the whole capital was thrown into chaos. No one else could even come close to her methods. Kaiyao Emperor listened as Xu Xianzhi, the Left Guard of the Xiuyiwei, reported on the situation in the capital. “Reporting to Your Majesty, all the great families are busy arranging […]
It’s finally here! And the first historic meeting between Gu Jiu and her grandfather-in-law. They have a long and productive relationship in the years to come. Gu daren was both shaken and proud. His son seemed even more capable than he was, which stung his pride a little. But since his son was so accomplished, […]
She got into the carriage, rocking all the way toward the imperial palace. “Guniang, do you think something’s wrong?” Qing Mei was so worried her heart was thumping wildly, as if it might leap right out of her throat. Gu Jiu frowned in thought, two vertical lines creasing her forehead, making her look deeply troubled. […]
Gu Jiu rode back to Gu fu in a carriage. As soon as she got off, someone pulled her straight into the main hall. Everyone was already there, and the hou fu had also sent people over. Gu daren was the first to ask: “What did His Majesty summon you into the palace for?” Gu […]
And the curtain falls! In the midst of anxious, uneasy waiting, Gu fu finally welcomed an imperial decree from the palace. When the eunuch delivering the decree arrived at the Gu residence, Gu daren thought to himself, it’s finally here. Then another thought struck him: so the decree really has come. At that moment, while […]
“Si meimei, you…” Gu Yue stared at Gu Shan in disbelief. Gu Shan avoided her gaze the whole time, refusing to say a single word. Gu Yue let out a sharp cry: “I won’t let you succeed, never!” With that, she dashed out of Zhilan Yuan. Gu Zhen burst into giggles, looking extremely pleased with […]
Xie shi asked Gu Yue calmly, “How much did you overhear?” Gu Yue whispered, “Just a little…” “Oh? So you already know about the dowry matter.” Gu Yue nodded cautiously. Lifting her teacup, Xie shi took a sip, then asked evenly, “And what do you think?” “Nü’er… nü’er…” Gu Yue hesitated, never daring to voice […]
Wei san guniang cried for a while, then gradually calmed down. Holding Gu Jiu’s hand, she said solemnly: “The Eastern Palace is the Eastern Palace, and Ning wang fu is Ning wang fu. My relationship with Xiao Jiu will not be affected.” Gu Jiu looked at Wei san guniang and thought to herself, so naïve. […]
Gu Jiu and Gu Mei hurriedly followed Gu Rui to check on the eldest young madam, Jia shi. Jia shi lay in bed, her consciousness hazy. Gu Rui held her hand, calling loudly, “Mingyue, Mingyue…” Jia shi seemed to hear him; in a daze, she opened her eyes. “What… what happened to me?” “You’re haemorrhaging […]
“Dalang’s wife, don’t cry anymore. The child is gone, then it’s gone. Once your body recovers, you can still have more children in the future.” Wei shi tried to comfort Jia shi. Jia shi, with a sudden burst of strength from nowhere, gripped Gu Rui’s hand tightly, her face twisted in desperation as she begged […]
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