After being married off, she was favored by the powerful official

Because the new bride was serving tea, Songhe Hall was particularly lively today. The elders and the young gathered together, except for Xie Ran and Gu Jin.

Gu Rou was wearing a light red tube-top dress, and her long hair tied up symbolized that she had grown from a girl into a married woman. She was born gentle and delicate, and at this moment she was sitting shyly next to Xie Qing. The two of them looked particularly well-matched, a talented man and a beautiful woman.

If you look closely, you can find some bruises under Gu Rou's eyes. She didn't sleep well last night. Firstly, she was mad at Gu Jin, and secondly, she went to bed hungry, and she couldn't fall asleep with an empty stomach.

She had just woken up from sleep and was called by the maid to serve tea to the elders. On the first day of her marriage, she began to miss the days of being a girl at home.

Madam Xie's second wife, Ma, looked outside and said with some concern, "Sanlang has always been very respectful of the rules and has never been late in paying respects to his mother. Why hasn't he come yet today? Is he not feeling well?"

Gu Rou raised her head, pulled Xie Qing's sleeve at a loss, and said in a trembling voice: "Husband, is my sister still blaming me?

I didn't expect that we would get on the wrong sedan chair. I'm afraid my sister is upset and that's why she doesn't want to serve tea."

As she spoke, she sobbed twice, stood up and said, "I will go and explain to my sister and ask for her forgiveness."

Ma raised the corner of her mouth slightly. This Gu Rou was really savvy. She knew how to provoke Gu Rou just by mentioning her casually.

Gu Jin and Xie Qing had an engagement long ago. Xie Qing was the eldest son of the Marquis's family and would inherit the title in the future. When Gu Rou said this, everyone would think that Gu Jin was dissatisfied with this marriage, and that was why he was unwilling to come and offer tea.

The more strained the situation becomes with the first wife, the more chances the second wife has.

"Sister, what are you planning to do to me so early in the morning?" The girl's sweet laughter came from outside the curtain.

The maid opened the curtain, and a pair of beautiful lovers walked into the room arm in arm.

Xie Ran has an excellent appearance. He is born dignified and gentle. The red brocade clothes he wears today make him look even more stunning and elegant, like a banished immortal who has fallen into the mortal world by mistake, which makes people feel charming.

Gu Jin was wearing a light red horse-faced skirt with a wide-sleeved shirt embroidered with peonies and auspicious clouds on the outside. She wore a gold hairpin with a thousand-petal peony on it on her jet-black hair, and the tassels hung down to her ears, sparkling.

It is extremely beautiful and gorgeous, like a bright pearl or a bright moon that dazzles the eyes.

Yesterday, only the elders in the mansion had seen Gu Jin. The younger generations were all amazed by her when they first saw her.

The young master of the third room, Xie Liu, said, "The third sister-in-law is so pretty, even prettier than the eldest sister-in-law!"

Master Xie San gave his son an admiring look. He has good taste. Let him do what he wants!

Except for Master Xie San, everyone else felt embarrassed, especially Gu Rou, who was so angry that she pinched her fingertips into her flesh.

Gu Jin must have done it on purpose. She dressed up so gorgeously just to humiliate her in public!

Gu Jin curled his lips slightly, ignoring Gu Rou's embarrassment, and turned his head to Xie Ran and said, "It's all your fault. You insisted on making me have breakfast, causing my sister to misunderstand me."

Xie Ran smiled with his eyebrows curved, his voice as gentle as water, "It's my fault for not thinking carefully enough."

After he finished speaking, Xie Ran bowed and apologized to Mrs. Huo, "Grandma, I just recovered from a serious illness and I'm not feeling well, so I came a little late. Please don't blame me."

"It's okay. I got up a little later today." Mrs. Huo smiled and replied in a gentle voice.

Mrs. Huo was an elder who was strict in managing the household and always treated the younger generations in the mansion equally. However, she was a little disappointed with what Xie Qing did this time. In addition, Xie Ran had just escaped death, so she was naturally more tolerant of the two of them.

Xie Ran tilted her head and gave Gu Jin a faint smile, as if to say, "Look, your husband didn't lie to you."

Gu Jin also curled up the corners of her mouth, her eyes like spring water sparkling, and she looked like a shy little girl.

The two of them displayed their affection silently, which made the other couple completely disappointed.

Xie Qing clenched his fists and looked at Xie Ran and Gu Jin flirting with cold eyes.

Gu Jin is his fiancée who has loved him for many years. He thought she would be devastated by this and wanted to make it up to her secretly, but she turned around and became involved with Xie Ran.

This made him feel betrayed.

Gu Rou's face was not looking good either. She thought that Gu Jin would become a widow once she got married, but she didn't expect Xie Ran to actually survive. Not only that, the Third Young Master Xie was handsome and gentle, which was really a good fortune for Gu Jin, the little bitch!

But what made her most uncomfortable was Xie Ran's gentleness and consideration towards Gu Jin. She was hungry all night yesterday and was dragged to pay her respects as soon as she woke up this morning, while Gu Jin came only after he had eaten and drunk enough.

She obviously married someone more noble than Gu Jin, so why was her wedding night full of grievances while Gu Jin lived such a comfortable life!

The maid brought the teacup, and Xie Qing, as the eldest son, served tea first. This made Gu Rou feel a little better, and she looked at Gu Jin with pride and provocation.

Although Mrs. Huo was dissatisfied with the behavior of Xie Qing and Gu Rou, she still saved their face and did not scold them in front of everyone. She also gave the same gift to the two brides.

Xie Qing frowned. He was the eldest son born to the original wife, while Xie Ran was only born to the second wife. The gift his grandmother gave him should be more generous.

He had noticed early on that his younger brother was a deep-minded person, and although he appeared to be a nonchalant person on the outside, he actually managed to coax his grandmother into favoring him!

When it was Su's turn to serve tea to his parents, Marquis Yongchang was the only one sitting in the main seat because he was temporarily ordered to suppress the bandits and quell the rebellion.

Su was about to receive tea from the two newlyweds, but Xie Qing kowtowed to Huo and said, "Grandmother, my mother was born with a miserable fate and was not able to see me get married and start a family. I want to take Rou'er to the ancestral hall to kneel down and burn incense to thank you for giving birth to me."

After Xie Qing finished speaking, the room suddenly became quiet. Second Madam Ma secretly raised the corners of her lips and watched the show with a gloating look.

Mrs. Huo's face froze, with anger hidden between her brows, but she still said calmly: "You must remember the grace of giving birth to you. After serving tea to your mother and uncles and aunts, you can go to the ancestral hall to burn a stick of incense."

The implication was that he was not allowed to offend Su in public. No matter what, Su was his stepmother and he should be respectful.

Xie Qing didn't like his stepmother who came from a merchant family. He was irritated by the tenderness and affection between Gu Jin and Xie Ran just now, so he just lowered his eyes and remained silent, protesting silently.

Su was the most embarrassed, as if he was being roasted on the fire and didn't know what to do.

At this time, a clear and pleasant voice of a young girl sounded, "Grandma, my eldest brother's filial piety for his deceased mother is very touching. Please approve of his filial piety."

Ma secretly laughed in her heart. Without the guidance of her parents, nothing could be accomplished. If Su had not tasted the tea presented by Xie Qing and Gu Roujing today, she would have become a laughing stock among the women in the capital in the future.

Mrs. Huo also thought of this. Just as she was about to speak, Gu Jin curved her lips and said slowly, "Mother, the late madam only had my eldest brother as her son. I have heard that the late madam was wise and intelligent, so I think she has already prepared a gift for my eldest brother and his new wife."

A smile flashed across Xie Ran's eyes, and he coughed twice and said, "Mother has always said that you should keep all of the late Madam's things for your eldest brother, so why not take this opportunity to give them to your eldest brother and his wife.

This way, when you go to the ancestral temple to burn incense, you will have fulfilled your late wife’s last wish.”

Su was a little puzzled, but her greatest strength was that she was obedient, so she immediately ordered her servants to do it.

Xie Ran and Gu Jin took this opportunity to kneel in front of Su and offer tea. Su was just about to give one of the gifts to Gu Jin, but Xie Ran and Gu Jin tacitly took the two trays and also accepted the gift originally prepared for Gu Rou.

Gu Jin looked at the fine ruby ​​headpiece on the tray, and for the first time, a sincere light flashed in his eyes.

This is the smell of money, so fragrant!

She showed the cute look of a little girl, and said in a soft and coquettish tone: "The late madam must have left a generous gift for my eldest brother and his wife. I'm sure my eldest sister-in-law will not like this ruby ​​headdress.

But my daughter-in-law likes it very much, thank you mother."

Su was a casual person, and seeing that Gu Jin liked it, she smiled and said, "As long as you like it, I'll take you to the shop in a couple of days to choose it yourself, and we'll buy whichever one you like!"

The Su family is the most wealthy family in the State of Chen. In terms of financial resources, even the Yongchang Marquisate cannot catch up.

Gu Jin held the tray and looked at Gu Rou with a smile, "Sister-in-law, are you sure you don't want it?"

Gu Rou was very envious. Although the Anding Marquis's Mansion looked glorious on the surface, it was actually empty inside. She had never worn such a gorgeous headdress before.

But she couldn't lose face for Xie Qing as a couple, so she tried her best to maintain a noble attitude, "How can we covet the things that Madam prepared for my third brother? Big sister, just keep it with peace of mind."

The contents of the two trays were the same. Obviously one of them was prepared for her, but it was snatched away by that little bitch Gu Jin!

Gu Rou took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down, thinking that she would soon be able to obtain her mother-in-law's belongings. Could it be that it was not as good as a set of headgear?

The servant quickly brought in several boxes. Gu Rou's eyes lit up, but when the boxes were opened one by one, the light in her eyes dimmed instantly.

What kind of crap is this!?

Is it too late for her to regret it now?