The legitimate daughter was reborn, and the emperor’s little Jiaojiao went crazy.

Madam Gu was still young at this time, and seemed to be a few years older than Tang Chujun. Although her appearance was not as stunning and aggressive as Tang Chujun's, she was a different kind of shrewd and gentle elegance.

Shi Anxia saw four words from her face: Harmony brings wealth.

No wonder he can become the richest man in Ganzhou.

Madam Gu came forward, bowed to several people, smiled politely, and said frankly that it was an honor to have such distinguished guests.

Shi Anxia originally thought that there would be other people at the flower-viewing banquet. After all, the marriage had not been made public, so there would have to be a few more guests.

Unexpectedly, after they entered, the maids and servants who were welcoming guests at the door also entered the mansion.

Later, I thought that the weather was hot and flower viewing was just a name. Who knew that Mrs. Gu really took me to visit the garden.

It is truly a different world. Almost all flowers that can bloom in summer can be found in Gu Mansion. Even rare species are in full bloom here.

Lotus, purple flower, hibiscus flower, trumpet creeper, albizzia flower, pomegranate flower, these are the ones that can be named. There are many others that cannot be named, but the flowers are gorgeous and in clusters.

There is one kind of flower in particular, which is pink, purple, red and white, in clusters. From a distance, the white and pink ones look like clouds, and the red and purple ones look like flames.

The branches stretch out wantonly, climbing up the walls, hanging down the eaves, and wrapping up each room.

This flower blooms particularly vigorously and is rare.

From a distance they look like flowers, but when you get closer you realize they are not real flowers but bracts.

What woman doesn’t love flowers? Wei Cailing was so fascinated by the flowers that she couldn’t help but exclaim, “What kind of flower is this? It’s so beautiful.”

Shi Anxia knew that it was the colorful flower, which was the variety that Madam Gu mainly cultivated later.

Mrs. Gu earned a lot of money from these flowers. I guess at that time, she had not thought about making a living by growing flowers.

Madam Gu answered the question with a bit of pride, "This is the colorful flower, also known as the red cloud vine. My late husband traveled to many countries when he was young. I don't know where he got the seeds from, and he slowly grew it into this."

Wei Cailing couldn't let go of them. She bent down and picked up a few small red flowers. "I'm afraid they are hard to grow? There are so many flowers."

There were so many flowers fallen on the ground that it looked like a velvet carpet on the ground.

"Madam Hou, you may not know that the colorful flower will bloom all year round as long as there is sufficient sunlight. It is very easy to grow."

Shi Anxia also praised, "It's really beautiful. I'm afraid it's the only one in the North Wing."

Madam Gu was generous. "If the princess and the marquis' wife like them, how about transplanting some and planting them in your house?"

How could Wei Cailing dare to easily accept things from others, but when she heard An Xia say, "Okay, thank you Madam Gu. I'm afraid you will have to send some people to help take care of it."

When a superior refuses a gift from a subordinate, it means that he refuses to associate with the subordinate. When she accepts the other party's kindness, it means that she is sending the other party a message: she is willing to be on good terms with him.

Madam Gu never expected the princess to be so approachable, and was overjoyed, "Of course, of course! Look at me, I am so rude just trying to get you to appreciate the flowers. It's so rude to do this in this scorching sun!"

Shi Anxia and Wei Cailing both said that the flowers were so beautiful that it was worth it even under the scorching sun.

Seeing their wives happy, the two men naturally smiled as well.

After admiring the flowers, we sat down at our table. There were no other guests.

The banquet was also exquisite and thoughtful, delicious and beautiful. The dishes decorated with flower petals exuded a faint floral fragrance, and the scented tea spread in the cup.

Shi Anxia took a look and burst out laughing, "Madam Gu, are you planning to open a restaurant to compete with my vegetarian restaurant?"

Madam Gu was well-informed and naturally knew that the vegetarian restaurant was opened by the princess and Madam Anguo. "No, no, my Chunchun is just for the sake of appearance. It can't be compared with the vegetarian restaurant."

Look at his emotional intelligence! It really makes people feel like spring breeze.

Madam Gu continued, "It's so hard to reserve a seat at the vegetarian restaurant. I've been there a few times and it's delicious, nourishing to the stomach, and also helps with pain. To be honest, Princess, I got rid of my old stomachache by eating at the vegetarian restaurant, and it has been gone for a long time."

Is it really that magical? Wei Cailing felt that Madam Gu was just being polite.

Madam Gu also realized that she seemed to be deliberately praising the vegetarian restaurant, so she shook her head and said, "It's true. Although I couldn't book a table at the vegetarian restaurant, it didn't stop me from taking the food home. Madam An Guo was there at the time..."

It turned out that Mrs. Anguo had a crush on her at first sight, and she took her pulse once and prescribed a dish. Yes, she didn't prescribe a medicine, but a dish from the vegetarian restaurant. After eating it for more than a month, she got significantly better.

After hearing her explanation, everyone understood and felt that Madam Gu was sincere and open-minded. Making friends with the powerful was not just flattery.

So the question is, what blindness did such a good lady like Gu have to choose Shi Chengxuan?

It can’t be that it’s just because he looks like a human, right?

After the banquet, Shi Yunqi and Cen Yuan went to play chess and drink tea with the children of the Gu family.

Madam Gu accompanied Shi Anxia and Wei Cailing as they sat in the house and chatted.

The content of the conversation was, of course: "Mrs. Gu, I heard that you are planning to marry my father?"

Shi Anxia did not beat around the bush, but chose to go straight to the point.

Speak plainly to people who understand; beating around the bush would make you seem hypocritical.

Madam Gu's ears were red, which was rare. After a moment, she returned to her normal expression, "I did have this plan. Perhaps I am marrying above my station..."

Shi Anxia smiled sincerely, "Madam Gu misunderstood what I meant. My father... Well, I can't say bad things about him in front of you. I just want to ask, does Madam Gu know my father?"

Madam Gu understood the princess's implication and hesitated for a moment before lowering her eyes and saying, "To be honest with you, Princess, I have been a widow for more than ten years and have never thought of remarrying. When I was in Ganzhou, I encountered an injustice and you helped me. I am grateful..."

At this point, she changed the subject and said, "Scholars, farmers, merchants, and artisans, merchants are at the bottom. Although the Gu family is rich, they often suffer injustice. I don't want my children to live at the bottom of the social ladder all their lives, so I want to change their fate... Of course, Lord Shi is a handsome man, and I am also pleased with him."

Shi Anxia almost covered her face. It was the first time she heard someone say that her stupid father was a handsome man. How big of a misunderstanding was this of the word "handsome"?

Madam Gu looked at the princess's indescribable expression and felt a little uneasy, "What if the princess disagrees? If Master Shi's family is unwilling, I will not force it."

Shi Anxia knew that the other party had misunderstood, "That's not the case. My father is still in mourning, so the matter of marriage should not be publicized. As for my father's character... I think Madam Gu should still investigate from many aspects, after all, this is a major event in life."

To someone like Madam Gu, Shi Anxia was willing to say a few more words, "As for what you said about changing my fate, I have other ways, it doesn't necessarily have to be achieved by getting married. After all... you may not know that my father is no longer considered 'Mr. Shi'. He has been dismissed from office in the court and has no title. Oh, there is one more thing..."

He is poor!