The husband who forced her to marry her couldn't keep her warm, and she didn't want him to

When Jiang Nansheng changed into his regular clothes and came out of the inner room, it was just getting dark outside the window.

He stood in front of the open window, listening to Jiang Fei's story about Gu Huanian:

"...After Gu Huanian returned home, he hid in the study and wrote a letter...When he left, he only took the concubine with him. The two of them went to the pawnbroker to exchange the house and the servants in the house for silver, and took a boat to the south overnight..."

"As for Anping County Lady...after hearing the news, the old lady of the Zheng family rushed to the Peony Garden from the General's Mansion with her family."

Jiang Nansheng retracted his gaze from outside and asked, "Did you find anyone suspicious at the Gu family?"

Letting Gu Huanian leave was said to be giving him a chance to survive, not just to scare him.

A useless person who knows too much, the eldest wife of the Gu family is the ending of Gu Huanian.

It is better to die in a place where no one knows than to die in Xianghe now.

Jiang Fei said, "It's safe until Gu Huanian and the others get on board. Jiang An will follow behind."

Then he added, "Gu Huanian and his concubine changed into servants' clothes and left through the corner door of the Gu family."

Jiang Nansheng said calmly, "He really cherishes his life."

At this time, Tianqing walked in from outside, "Fifth Master, the old lady is here."

Jiang Fei bowed to Madam Jiang and left with Tian Qing.

After Madam Jiang sat down, the maids took out plates from the food boxes and placed them on the table, then they lowered their heads and left.

When Jiang Nansheng had almost finished eating, Mrs. Jiang smiled and said:

"The imperial decree for the marriage has been issued, why don't you come to discuss it with me? It's already this late, and you're not in a hurry!"

She has been looking forward to having a daughter-in-law for so many years, but he is so busy with work that he only comes home so late!

Jiang Nansheng put down his chopsticks and said helplessly, "It's dark now. Even if you want to do something, you have to wait until tomorrow."

Old Madam Jiang sighed. She was so concerned that she was confused.

"Although it is a marriage granted by His Majesty, we must follow the proper etiquette. Otherwise, it will make our Jiang family look like we have lost our ways, and we cannot let people think that we have neglected that girl..."

"......They live in the Peony Garden. The Zheng family will probably rush to Xianghe tonight. Mother, please don't bring too many useless people..."

Jiang Nansheng briefly talked about Gu Jinchu's family situation, mainly her mother's divorce.

Old Madam Jiang felt that her son had already started to protect his new daughter-in-law before she even entered the house, and had made all the arrangements for her.

While the mother and son were discussing the betrothal gift, the news that the Fifth Master had been granted marriage spread to every courtyard in the Duke Dingguo's mansion.

At this time, the Zheng family also rushed to the peony garden. Zheng Liu was smiling happily and walking with vigorous steps.

Seeing that only her daughter came to greet her, she asked her, "Mudan, where is our Princess Anping?"

After the family greeted each other, they all smiled and wanted to meet their Princess Anping.

Zheng Mudan invited her family into the main hall, and after everyone was seated, she told everyone what had happened in the Treasure Pavilion today.

Not only did he get the imperial edict, but there was also the farce caused by the arrogant granddaughter of the Grand Tutor.

The reason behind this turned out to be that Gu Huanian secretly wanted to betroth Gu Jinchu to the Second Prince as a concubine.

One was to marry into the Dingguo Duke's Mansion and become the wife of the fifth master of the Jiang family, and the other was to marry into the royal concubine.

Needless to say, anyone would choose Jiang Nansheng.

Even without this imperial decree granting marriage, the Second Prince would not be a good match.

After hearing this, Zheng Liu placed the teacup in her hand on the flower table beside her.

The voice was calm and very dignified, "Why let Chu Jie'er go to find that beast alone? Ji Ge'er, take people to find your cousin quickly. If you see Gu Huanian, bring him to me!"

Zheng Mudan called her nephew and said, "Qin Lang went with Chu Jie'er. He said he wanted to tie up the beast and bring it to mother for punishment."

Then she explained to her mother beside her: "Chu Jie'er said that my grandmother knew about the marriage in Gu'an and would rush to Xianghe as soon as possible. She asked me to wait at home and arrange meals for everyone."

Mr. Zheng smiled with pride and pride, "As expected of my granddaughter, Zheng Fugui, you are so thoughtful."

"Mudan, hurry up and prepare some wine for your two brothers, let's sit down and have some fun as a family!"

When Zheng Liu heard Qin Lang's name, she was stunned for a moment. When she saw her husband asking for wine, she laughed and scolded:

"Hey! You old man, Mr. Wu told you to stop drinking, don't use Chu Jie's excuse."

Even though he was exposed, Mr. Zheng was not angry. He just sat there and laughed.

Wu held her sister-in-law's hand and said, "Mudan, let Dad and the children have dinner first, and we mothers will wait for Chujie."

This big family has old and young people, and there are two pregnant women.

Some people cannot go hungry, and some people cannot delay their rest. All of these must be arranged properly.

Mrs. Meng sat in a chair, holding a round fan in one hand and supporting her belly with the other. "I am also waiting for Chu Jie'er to come back. If I don't scold Gu Huanian a few times, I won't be able to sleep well at night."

Meng has always been outspoken. The last time she was left in General Gu'an's Mansion, she regretted not being able to support Mudan and her daughter.

The Peony Garden was not too far from the current Gu family. When Gu Jinchu and Qin Lang arrived, it was not yet completely dark.

Gu Jinchu looked over from the green-curtained carriage and saw that the door of the Gu family was wide open and there was a cart parked outside the door.

Given Qin Lang's status, it was not appropriate for him to ride in a carriage alone with Gu Jinchu.

He stopped his horse in front of the Gu family's gate, turned over and jumped off the tall horse.

Seeing Gu Wen coming out of the yard, he stopped him and asked, "Brother Wen? What are these people in the yard doing?"

Gu Wen was carrying a box on his back, and his hands were full of things. He looked at me with a confused look.

When Gu Jinchu saw the servants coming out, he had a bad feeling in his heart. Seeing Gu Wen's appearance, he whispered, "Brother Wen, what happened at home?"

When Gu Wen heard Gu Jinchu's voice, his eyes lit up for a moment, and then he pretended to be calm and said, "Eldest sister, Dad left a letter and took Auntie away..."

A man who looked like a manager came over. Gu Jinchu was now a well-known figure in Xianghe. He bowed respectfully and said:

"County Lady An, this house and these servants were sold to the pawnbroker by Master Gu, and we are here to take back the house."

After listening to what Gu Wen said, Gu Jinchu guessed the general situation. He nodded and said, "I came here to take my younger brother home. I won't delay you too much."

The manager of the pawnbroker was very good at dealing with people. "It's getting late today, so we dare not move the furniture in the house. Wait until the county lady has finished packing, and then let someone know."

Gu Jinchu naturally had to say some polite words of thanks and asked Bai Zhi to take care of the dental clinic manager and others.

After she took Gu Wen to the carriage, she poured a cup of tea for the child and comforted him, saying, "After all the twists and turns, the bond between us siblings cannot be severed by anyone."

Gu Wen paused while holding Gu Huanian's letter and said, "Sister, I have passed the Imperial College exam."

He will use his efforts to prove that he will not let people think that his eldest sister keeps a disaster or a burden by her side.