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

After the two of them had packed up, they headed for Minghui Hall.

Gu Jinchu stepped out of the yard and looked back.

The three words "Yuanyuantang" on the plaque were written by Jiang Nansheng.

This courtyard has three entrances in total. It was where she lived in her previous life. It is not far from Jiang Nansheng’s Bamboo Pavilion in the front yard. Later, he built a corridor to connect them.

October is a great time of year with clear and cool weather.

The osmanthus trees in the Yuanyuan Hall courtyard are in full bloom, filling the air with fragrance.

After walking for a long time since I came out, I can still smell the sweetness in the air.

Jiang Nansheng held Gu Jinchu's hand and walked slowly in step with her.

She was wearing a lot of clothes today, and she felt uncomfortable when walking. Soon, a thin layer of sweat seeped out of her body.

Tall camphor trees were planted on both sides of the corridor, and the colorful autumn colors were reflected through the branches. The rustling sound from above her head gradually calmed her inner restlessness.

"My mother was born in Yingtian Prefecture... After she married my father, many places were gradually renovated according to my mother's preferences..." Jiang Nansheng lowered his head and whispered in her ear.

Gu Jinchu followed his gaze and saw a dense bamboo forest on one side of the camphor tree corridor.

Through the gaps in the bamboo forest, one can vaguely see the outline of a house with white walls and gray tiles. That is where the prince lives. And deeper inside is the residence of the third room...

Next to the bamboo forest is a lotus pond. The north side of the pond is widest, contrasting with the surrounding mountains, forests and buildings.

A Miaoyin Hall standing on a pond cleverly divides the entire house into two different spaces, north and south.

The north side is surrounded by corridors and winding paths, each of which presents a unique and beautiful view.

The main gate of the courtyard where Old Madam Jiang lived faced north and south. Above the gate hung a huge plaque with three large characters "Minghuitang" engraved on it.

The fonts of these three words are wild and unrestrained, revealing a free and easy atmosphere.

Gu Jinchu knew that all of these were from the hand of Duke Dingguo. The Duke personally wrote and chiseled these words, and later painted and colored them without the help of others.

Walking here, the familiar feeling in my memory gradually unfolds.

Seeing her staring blankly at the door lintel, Jiang Nansheng asked her with a smile, "What's wrong?"

As if she noticed her strangeness, she comforted her softly, "When we came back from the Peony Garden that day, mother said she liked you very much."

Gu Jinchu looked up at Jiang Nansheng beside her. The branches of the persimmon tree, which were laden with fruits, stretched out from the yard. She reached out to catch the leaves that were falling lightly. "That's because she loves Jiang Nansheng so much."

The little girl who had just left her hair was standing under a tree picking fruit. When she saw them, she quickly put down what she was holding, bowed and said, "Fifth Master and Fifth Madam, how are you."

Looking at the little girl next to them, the two of them no longer cared about the things under their feet and turned around and ran to the yard to pass the message.

Bai Shao held Feng Hong's hand and let it fall. The people in the old lady's yard were quite cute, which eased the tension in her heart a little.

At this time, a smiling old woman wearing a dark brown jacket came out of the room, bowed and said, "This servant greets the Fifth Master and the Fifth Madam."

When Gu Jin first saw the jade bracelet on her wrist and the earrings of the same color on her ears, he recognized her as Mother Hu who was by the old lady's side.

She followed Jiang Nansheng and in her previous life she went directly to the front hall to recognize her relatives.

At the moment, Mother Hu was waiting for them here. If anything happened, she would say, "Madam Tai, please come in and talk. Madam San, please watch your step..."

As we were talking, we walked into the corridor of the lotus pond and could hear laughter and chatter coming from the back room not far away. It was very lively.

A maid in her twenties, wearing a silver-red boa, stood outside the door. She first bowed and greeted, then lifted a fine cloth curtain and reported inside.

With the experience just now, Bai Shao went forward and gave her a red seal after the masters came in.

"Thank you for your hard work, sister."

Judging from the red gold bracelet on her wrist and the way she was dressed, she must be someone close to the old lady.

After taking the red envelope, the head maid thanked them and followed Bai Shao behind her masters to the west room of the house.

When Gu Jinchu walked in, she saw Old Madam Jiang sitting on the Luohan bed, looking at her with a smile.

The women around Madam Jiang all looked at her at the same time.

The scorching autumn sun shines in through the window lattices, revealing the traces of time everywhere in the room, which inexplicably calms people's hearts.

Madam Jiang put down the teacup in her hand and said with a smile: "Why don't you let your wife come over."

It is not difficult to hear that these words are directed at Mr. Jiang Wu.

Only then did everyone realize that the newlyweds came in hand in hand. After the lady finished speaking, Jiang Nansheng let go of Gu Jinchu's hand.

Gu Jinchu's face suddenly flushed pink, and Madam Jiang raised her hand, "Old Fifth's wife is young, and her face looks rosy in her red clothes. Come here quickly so mother can take a good look at her."

The room was full of women, so Jiang Nansheng didn't dare to approach too much. She whispered beside Gu Jinchu, "Go, your mother is calling you."

Gu Jinchu was a little uncomfortable with this. Apart from her grandmother and mother, no one had coaxed her like a child for a long time.

She walked up to Old Madam Jiang and bowed to greet her.

Madam Jiang took her hand and her smile deepened when she saw the jewelry she was wearing today.

Smilingly, he introduced to her the ladies around him: Old Madam Zhou from the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, Old Madam Song from the Imperial College's chief priest's house, Old Madam Liu who also lived in Gu'an, and Madam Liu who was setting up the tent for her.

As the mrs. Tailao of each family, these old sisters have already become grandmothers.

It’s not that Madam Jiang is partial to her, but Gu Jinchu is her real daughter-in-law, so she is extremely happy.

He clapped her hands and smiled, "How is it? My little five has good taste, right?"

Her words were meant to be said both explicitly and implicitly. Although the marriage was arranged by the Emperor, Gu Jinchu, the bride, was deeply loved by her husband.

Madam Song at the side said, "The last time I saw you, you were still a young girl who had not yet reached the age of marriage. Now you are the Princess of Anping County and married into the Jiang family. You are a blessed person."

She had a kind face and had not changed much since the last time Gu Jinchu saw her. She had a kind and gentle smile on her face.

Old Madam Song was the only person she had ever given double-sided embroidery to.

After hearing this, Gu Jinchu bowed and thanked him without saying too many polite words.

Old Madam Zhou is over sixty years old. Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery Zhou Boyan is her late-born son. She can best understand what Old Madam Jiang is thinking.

He joked, "Look how happy the Duke's wife is today. If my daughter-in-law gives birth to a son in the future, won't she have to invite the whole of Shengjing to a banquet and then go to the Huguo Temple to kowtow and fulfill her vows..."

Laughter and joy rang out in the room again.

Madam Zhou's words reminded Madam Jiang that she still had to visit Huguo Temple again.

"My elder sister always jokes with me. When Xiaowu's wife comes back, we will go to Huguo Temple to fulfill our vows."

Hearing the word Huguo Temple, Gu Jinchu looked at Jiang Nansheng who was standing not far away.

Thinking she was nervous and scared, he stood there with a reassuring smile.

When she looked away, she noticed the look in the eyes of the woman sitting next to her.

At this time, Madam Jiang said to her softly: "Over here, these are your sisters-in-law at home..."