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

Looking at Zhang Liang's angry back, Gu Jin found it a little funny, "Why do you have to be angry with him?"

Always compete with those who share the same interests, and don't argue with fools.

It's obvious that Zhang Liang has become stupid from reading too much. It's not worth wasting words with him.

"I'm unhappy because he talked about you." Xie Ran said in a calm voice.

Even though the two of them were just allies, he didn't like hearing her being slandered.

Gu Jin was stunned for a moment and didn't know what to say.

"Madam, please give us another chance. We will definitely listen to you this time!" Chef Wang still didn't give up.

But Gu Jin's show of power just now made Chef Wang and the others feel frightened. They spoke very carefully and did not dare to play tricks anymore.

Gu Jin glanced at them coldly, "If you are unfaithful once, you will never be used again. Just give up on this idea!"

Gu Jinyu stood up and walked into the restaurant.

She seems to act haphazardly and without rules, but in fact she is very principled. Everyone has only one chance to betray her.

Xie Ran stared, as if thinking about something.

Huo Sichen showed the plan he had made to Gu Jin. His nervous and awkward look was just like Party B waiting for Party A's feedback.

"It's pretty good overall, but I always feel like something is missing..."

"What do you think is wrong, sister?"

Gu Jin held his chin with a serious look on his face, but like most of the clients, he still couldn't explain the reason.

Just then, Xie Ran walked in. He glanced at the blueprint and said calmly, "There shouldn't be any obstruction here, otherwise the first floor will appear cramped and not bright enough.

It would be better to replace the screen with green bamboo, which can not only add elegance to the restaurant but also serve as a dividing area.

And here..."

The problems Xie Ran pointed out touched Gu Jin's heart. She handed the drawings to Huo Sichen and said, "I thought so too. Let's just settle it."

Huo Sichen accepted the blueprint and did not expose Gu Jin's little thoughts.

I just thought that although this general brother-in-law was physically disabled, he had a good brain and complemented my sister.

On the way back, Gu Jin couldn't hide his smile and said, "You should go out more often in the future. You see, we can make a lot of money every time we go out."

Xie Ran smiled, "Then I will have to accompany Madam more often in the future."

"Easy to say!"

Gu Jin curved her lips into a smile and raised her hand to brush the hair by her ears, looking cute and charming.

Xie Ran looked at him silently, and a happy smile appeared in his dark eyes.

It seems that since her appearance, this dull life has gradually become interesting.

As soon as the two got off the carriage, they saw the servants in the mansion had serious expressions. They were invited to Songhe Hall. As soon as they stepped into the house, they faintly heard a woman sobbing.

The two looked at each other and walked into the house. They saw Ma with her head down and crying, wiping her tears with a handkerchief. Xie Miaorong stroked her back with red eyes.

Mrs. Huo lowered her eyelids, and the rapidly spinning Buddhist beads were enough to show that she was upset at the moment.

When Master Xie San saw the two of them come in, he seemed to be hesitant to speak, as if he found it difficult to start.

Gu Jin raised his eyebrows, wondering if Xie Ran’s second uncle was dead.

Before he could finish his condolences, Xie Qing said coldly, "Father was attacked on his way back to Beijing, and his whereabouts are currently unknown."

Even though such a big thing happened at home, Xie Ran just took Gu Jin around.

She is young and ignorant, so doesn't he understand it either?

"Did something happen to father? When did you get the news?" Xie Ran asked in a deep voice. Although there was concern on his face, his eyes were calm.

Master Xie San replied, "It was Zhao Er, the servant beside my eldest brother, who brought back the message. They were supposed to arrive in Beijing today, but they were unexpectedly ambushed on the way.

The Marquis fell into the river while fighting the assassin. Zhao Er searched for him along the way but to no avail, so he hurried back to the capital to report the news.

Gu Jin didn't expect that it was her father-in-law whom she had never met who had an accident. She glanced at Ma, who looked even sadder than Su.

Could it be that there is a forbidden love between them that is unknown to the world?

Ma wiped her tears with a handkerchief, but the corners of her mouth curled up uncontrollably.

I didn't expect such a big pie would fall from the sky. If my eldest brother died outside like this, wouldn't the Marquis' Mansion have to rely on their second branch in the future?

Since the eldest brother has not yet appointed a crown prince, the title of marquis may belong to their second branch!

Su was a little at a loss. Although she didn't want the Marquis to come back to bother her, she also didn't want him to die outside.

When I thought about his uncertainty about life or death, my heart was in a mess.

"Grandmother, don't worry. I will go to the palace and ask His Majesty to send troops to search for my father.

Father has been through many battles, so he will be safe and sound."

Mrs. Huo nodded, with no expression on her face.

How could she not be worried about her since the one in trouble was her own son? And now that such a big thing has happened in the mansion, it will be even more chaotic if she falls down again.

"Mother, we women can't help with the things happening outside, but we can go to the temple to pray for the Marquis, which will be a token of our appreciation." Ma suggested.

Huo thought about it and nodded in agreement.

First, Ran'er was poisoned and injured, and she barely managed to save her life, but now the Marquis is in trouble again.

There has indeed been some unrest in this city lately, so it might be a good idea to go to the temple and pray.

Ma looked at the silent Su with a smug look on her face. Only when the critical moment comes will the mother-in-law know who is most suitable to be the mistress of the marquis's mansion.

The women returned to the courtyard to pack their luggage.

Gu Jin called out to Xie Ran.

She wanted to say a lot, but in the end she only said, "Your body is not fully recovered yet, so be careful."

Xie Ran's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded and smiled, "Okay. Don't worry, everything will be fine."

Something had happened to his father, and he must be feeling very bad at this time. Gu Jin thought he should say something, but unexpectedly he was comforted by Xie Ran instead.

Looking at Xie Ran's back, Gu Jin felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

Xie Qing looked at the scene in front of him, his eyes gradually turned cold, and his words became sarcastic, "I thought you were a heartless person, but I didn't expect you to care so much about my third brother."

During these days, Gu Jin has been rude to him and instead has been flirting with Xie Ran in front of him every day.

Even if he was meant to be angry, he still found it hard to accept.

He had been holding it in for a long time, but today he finally had to say what was stuck in his heart.

Gu Jin retracted his gaze and looked at Xie Qing coldly.

"Your father is still unknown whether he is dead or alive, and you still have the leisure to come and complain in front of me. It's really terrible to be your father."

Xie Qing: “…”

Gu Jin was in a bad mood. He said something coldly and left.

These words happened to be heard by Mr. Xie San. He twitched his mouth and thought that his nephew's wife was still so good at talking.

Bai came over with a stern face.

The road to the temple was difficult to walk on, and she didn't want to go through the trouble.

They were born out of wedlock, so it actually had nothing to do with them who became the Marquis, and she didn't care about the Marquis's life or death.

When Master Xie San saw her bitter face, the corners of his mouth drooped, "The eldest and second sisters-in-law both went to pray for blessings, why can't you go?

Besides, my sister-in-law must be very sad now that my brother has done something like this. Even if you can't do anything else, it would be good to enlighten her."

"Sister-in-law, you call me sister-in-law so affectionately, don't think I don't know your little thoughts!

You can't walk when you see a handsome guy. You must be very distressed now!" Bai had a pair of drooping eyes and a mean look. Her words were always sarcastic.

Mr. Xie was so angry that his beard twitched. "You... stop talking nonsense. I don't want to waste my breath on you!"

His praise and appreciation for his sister-in-law were normal people's praise and appreciation for beautiful things. There was nothing inappropriate about it!

Mr. Xie walked away in anger, and Mrs. Bai also returned to the yard angrily.

If her family had not fallen into poverty, how could she have given herself to a bastard? Unfortunately, this man was lustful and frivolous and always complained that she was not pretty enough.

Thinking of Su's troublesome face, Bai's heart became a little twisted. Using beauty to please others may not have a good ending in the future!

At the same time, as soon as Ma returned to the yard, she called her confidant to give him some instructions. After watching the confidant leave, she raised the corners of her lips faintly, and her smile was so cold that it seemed like the chill seeping out of an ancient well.

How could she miss such a golden opportunity? The Marquis's life or death is unpredictable. If something happens to Su again, the first wife will have nothing to fear!