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

It is the best for a woman in the harem to be pampered. The respect of the husband and the power in our hands are the foundation of our foothold in the harem...

After his mother left, Gu Jinchu was still thinking about her words.

These were all passed down from generation to generation by the ladies of noble families. She couldn't refute it, but she still somewhat disagreed with it in her heart.

Otherwise, in her previous life, she would not have left the divorce letter and left the Jiang family with her two personal maids.

She got pregnant again in an attempt to save the relationship, until she found the painting and finally realized that she was not a generous woman.

One day Miss Shen came in. She would not live in peace with her, nor was she willing to share her husband with another woman.

When she helps others, she is also letting herself go.

Gu Jinchu smiled self-deprecatingly.

After a while, Mother Xu came back with the maroon booklet with round patterns in her hands.

The little maid who still had her hair left lifted the curtain, waited for the housekeeper to come in, and then tactfully retreated.

Mother Xu had all her hair pulled back high, and wore only a twisted gold hairpin, looking simple, clean and neat.

"Miss, everything in your storeroom has been counted."

Gu Jinchu took the booklet, on which there were three pieces of bamboo paper densely written with words.

"These are the things that the masters of Cuihuayuan, Tingyuxuan, and Biluozhai have borrowed from the young lady and have not yet returned."

Mother Xu emphasized the word "borrow" a little and was also observing Gu Jinchu's reaction.

The first thing she went to when she returned to the Gu family was Moxiangju. The second wife gave her a few words of advice. When she came out, Mother Tong told her what had happened in the past few days.

She was the second wife's companion and witnessed the birth of the young lady. Although she was not her wet nurse, she raised her by herself.

The friendship with others is of course special. Those people have cheated the young lady of so many things, and she remembers every single one of them.

Gu Jinchu took a few casual glances at everything, from household utensils and vases to gold and silver jewelry and clothes for all seasons. The only thing her two younger sisters needed was to take her menstrual belt!

She put away the books and lists; it was not yet the best time to settle the accounts and make them cough up the information.

"Mother Xu, tell me about Bai Wei's origins!"

Mother Xu responded, pulling Jinwu closer to Gu Jinchu and lowering her voice:

"Except for the Guan Mama family next to the Madam, and the Zhang Shun family next to the Second Master, the rest of the family are not born in our family. Miss Bai Wei was sold into our family by her brother when she was ten years old. At that time, she was given ten taels of silver."

"After entering the mansion, I first worked as a maid in Biluozhai. After a year, I was transferred to Cuihuayuan to do cleaning. I stayed in Tingyuxuan for another half a year. Three years ago, I came to our Sui'an Hall."

Mother Xu briefly described the places she had been to, and then continued, "When Miss Bai Wei came, I deliberately inquired about her. She was very popular among the servants in the mansion. She was sweet-mouthed and kind-hearted."

"Especially after coming to our Sui'an Hall, she was very generous and often told others about the rewards the young lady had given her. She described them vividly, and many little girls envied and tried to please her."

"Oh, yes, one time, a maid's family member was sick, and she gave away 500 coins directly."

Gu Jinchu frowned when he heard this, "Five hundred coins? That's her monthly allowance. She's really generous."

Madam Xu nodded, "I think so too. That little maid is not from our courtyard. She gave her away just because she wanted to."

There are a total of five courtyards in the Gu family's backyard. Bai Wei has only never been to her illegitimate third uncle's house, which is not a big deal.

She was so generous in private and did not try to hide her wealth, which was very similar to her master who was "stupid and rich". Obviously, Bai Wei was not stupid.

Only Bai Zhi can know what is happening outside when she comes back.

......

Not long after Gu Jinchu woke up from his nap, he heard the maid outside announce, "Miss Third, Miss Fourth, and Miss Fifth are here."

The curtain was opened, and the girl's sweet and innocent voice came out.

"Third sister, I met fifth sister on the road, so we came here together. Is your health better?"

Gu Jinchu raised his head. Gu Jinyu was wearing very bright clothes today, but she was young and couldn't control herself. She looked a bit like a child who secretly wore adult clothes.

Gu Yan came over and bent her body. "Third sister, I heard that your high fever recurred. I should have come to see you yesterday, but I was afraid of disturbing your rest."

She did not wear that luxurious necklace today, and looked as plain and quiet as a lotus emerging from water.

Gu Jinyu came in without anyone letting her in and sat down on the rose chair beside her, her small hands gently stroking the iris pattern carved on the huanghuali wood.

Her big eyes were sparkling, and she looked around the room carefully with innocence and romance.

Gu Jinchu sat up from the bed and pulled Gu Yan to sit next to the kang.

"Look, I haven't done my makeup yet after getting up from my nap. I hope my two sisters don't think I'm being rude."

Bai Shao came in with a tray, placed the snacks on it next to the three masters, and then stood next to Gu Jinchu.

Gu Jinyu frowned as she looked at the fruit on the plate. "Third sister, is this something the kitchen sent to you?"

There are grapes on the plate, why don’t they have them in Biluozhai!

Gu Jinchu stretched out his hand, picked up a fruit, put it in his mouth, and felt the sweetness of the juicy juice before he spoke:

"Isn't Fifth Sister working with the eldest aunt as the housekeeper? The snacks, fruits and vegetables sent by the kitchen to various places in the mansion are all the same."

"These were sent by my grandparents in Baodi. My sisters, try them and they are quite sweet."

After saying that, she picked up the plate on the table, and the red gold bracelet on her slender wrist appeared in front of Gu Jinyu and Gu Yan.

The pearls and gems inlaid on it and the exposed skin are so exquisite that they glow.

Gu Jinchu turned around and said to the maid beside him, "Take this down and share it with Mama Xu. Remember to save some for Bai Zhi."

"Yes, thank you, Third Miss." Bai Shao couldn't hide the smile on her face, she bent her body and walked out.

The tray that had just been brought in was taken away again, and Gu Jinyu just watched Bai Shao go out.

There were so many on the plate, so only a small skewer was given to her and Gu Yan!

Gu Jinyu blinked and said, "No wonder those little maids yearn for Sui'an Hall. Look, Bai Shao and the others are living better than me and my fourth sister!"

Gu Yan lowered her head, holding a silk handkerchief in her palm, eating the fruit in small bites, and did not respond to Gu Jinyu's words.

Gu Jinchu knew that his fifth sister's words had a hidden meaning. The first action of the eldest lady's housekeeper was to increase revenue and reduce expenditure on food in the mansion.

In the past, when the Second Lady was the housekeeper, she could eat meat at two out of three meals a day. Now she can only eat meat every other day.

Not only the servants, but also the masters of several courtyards reduced the amount of dishes to varying degrees.

Gu Jinyu was in the period of growth. She was the youngest daughter of the eldest wife and the most favored younger generation around the old lady. She was the first one who couldn't stand it.

Gu Jinchu wiped his hands with a silk handkerchief and said, "The results will be announced in a few days. My aunt is focusing on the banquet, so Fifth Sister, please be patient."

Gu Jinyu originally wanted to have a meal at Sui'antang, but everyone knew that Gu Jinchu had the only small kitchen in the entire Gu family.

Hearing what her third sister said, the little girl looked proud and said, "Of course, Dad said that my eldest brother can almost pass the imperial examination!"

Gu Yan and I came out of Sui'an Hall and walked until we could no longer see the courtyard gate.

Gu Jinyu rolled her eyes at the cousin beside her. All she did was eat. She was the only one who was testing Gu Jinchu.

It seems that the mother was worrying too much, as Gu Jinchu never mentioned the things he had borrowed before.

Just like what the eldest sister said, she was just lucky to encounter the Japanese invaders.

"Fourth sister, isn't the Second Madam also your mother? Isn't the Baodi Zheng family also your maternal family?"

Then the little girl said, "Why don't you have what Gu Jinchu has!" and then she left angrily.

Gu Yan raised her head and looked at Gu Jinyu's back. Her biological mother was the concubine Li Xianglian.

Only the first wife can be called a mother.