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

The winter sun shines through the wooden carvings on the window sash and falls on my back, making me feel warm and comfortable.

Gu Jinchu raised her head from the embroidery frame and asked softly, "Did the Third Madam come alone?"

There was a dispute in Lanyuan last night. Given Li's strong-willed and face-conscious personality, she must have felt that being caught last night was an extremely embarrassing thing.

She might use her injured foot as an excuse to stay at home for a while. But how come she came to her own Yuanyuan Hall after just one night?

Have all the issues at Lanyuan been resolved?

Li came in with the support of Mother Xia, and the gloomy look on her face from yesterday was gone, as if she had become a different person overnight.

Although not dazzling, she looked radiant and her overall mental state was much better.

Seeing this, Gu Jinchu leaned forward with a faint smile on his face and said, "Third sister-in-law, come and sit down. Why did you go out before you have rested?"

Li is different from Wang, who is deep-minded and likes to make innuendos and witty remarks. It is useless to be secretive when dealing with her. It is better to be straightforward.

Li is a man who is used to taking advantage of others, just like he did yesterday, using others as a raft.

There were only the two of them in the room now, and if she cried, there would be no one to listen.

Li still looked frail, but she seemed a little different. She smiled, took Gu Jinchu's hand, and said softly:

"I came here today to apologize to my sister-in-law and to thank my fifth brother... My sister-in-law is a little short of money right now, so don't despise these things!"

As soon as she finished speaking, two maids came in, one holding a box and the other carrying a bamboo basket, making it impossible to tell what they were holding.

Gu Jinchu initially thought that Li came to borrow money.

After all, Master Jiang Wu said yesterday that he could help and was willing to help.

But unexpectedly, Li came here to give gifts today.

This was really strange, and she smiled and responded, "We are a family, Third Sister-in-law, there is no need to be so polite. Fifth Master and I can't provide you with any substantial help."

Li raised her hand slightly, and after the two maids put down their things, they turned around and quietly retreated.

She said delicately, "I came here because I knew that Fifth Brother was out. Fifth Brother's wife doesn't know yet, right? This is someone that the Prince has asked... to help Third Master solve his current dilemma."

After hearing this, Gu Jinchu became even more confused.

The prince helped to solve the problem, most likely to distribute his deceased mother's dowry.

But if that's the case, what's the point of asking Master Wu to go over there?

Shouldn't we look for the Duke?

Gu Jinchu did not show it on his face, he just told the servants to bring some tea and snacks.

Li picked up the teacup, took a sip, and looked at Gu Jinchu with a smile: "That Aunt Zhao really shot herself in the foot.

Not only did it let the Third Master see her true character, but I also took this opportunity to clear out those useless servants in the yard."

There was a look of pride in her eyes, and she looked very satisfied.

She had always known that there were people from the Wang family in Lanyuan, and she took this opportunity to get rid of those traitors.

Then Li seemed to open up and talked without caring whether Gu Jinchu liked to listen or not. She just told him what happened last night and what was in her mind.

"Fifth brother's wife, what you said yesterday was like a revelation to me. Today... we have to live our lives to the fullest."

Gu Jinchu listened quietly, nodding from time to time. Suddenly, he smelled a faint fragrance emanating from Li.

After Li sat on the Luohan bed with her, the smell became clearer, but she couldn't tell what it was.

Gu Jinchu casually pushed the snack towards Li and asked casually, "What kind of incense did Third Sister-in-law use? The smell is very special."

Li looked down at the salted egg yolk and pork floss dumplings on the plate. If it were before yesterday, she would have thought that Gu Jinchu was laughing at her.

But today she just smiled slightly, reached out and picked one up, holding it on her fingertips, and said, "Mingyue in my room knows how to make incense. I have always had a hard time falling asleep at night recently, so this is the incense she specially made for me to help me sleep."

Li lowered her head and sniffed, then said nonchalantly, "Perhaps it's been a long time, and the clothes have also been stained with this fragrance... If you like it, wait for Mingyue to come back from home and ask her to prepare some for you."

Gu Jinchu smiled and said, "When we need it, we'll ask someone to ask for it from Third Sister-in-law."

Li knew it was unnecessary. She was not angry, but felt that it was unexpectedly easy and comfortable to get along with Gu Jinchu.

She smiled and said, "Fifth brother's wife is always so polite." After a pause, she said bluntly, "Fifth brother's wife, you are pregnant now, so you must be careful of the sister of the prince's wife."

If Gu Jinchu hadn't helped her, she wouldn't have said this.

In the past, she was devoted to Wang Shi, but it was only because the Third Master and the Crown Prince were born of the same mother. They worked together to protect the Crown Prince's position, which was also good for the Third House.

Today, the third master said that he would go to his brother to ask for his deceased mother's dowry. Given Wang's personality, she would probably bear a grudge against their third branch.

Who will be the crown prince in the future, who will be the duke in the future, for her, as long as she has the dowry in hand, her later years will not be too bad.

There is no need to flatter or offend anyone for something that does not belong to her.

She gave her fifth brother's wife some advice as a way of repaying her yesterday's favor.

Gu Jinchu was feeding Doubao with dried fish. When he heard what Li said, he looked up with a puzzled look on his face and asked, "Where did you get this from, Third Sister-in-law?"

She knew that Madam Wang had brought Wang Yuran here with her for ulterior motives. However, given the close relationship between Li and Wang, she should know them better.

Just then, a servant came in to report that the eldest lady was coming with her younger sister.

After hearing this, Li slowly ate the salted egg yolk and pork floss dumplings in his hand, then picked up a handkerchief and gently wiped the sauce off his fingers.

There was an expression of enjoying a good show on his face, and he looked at Gu Jinchu with a smile.

Gu Jinchu sat down beside Luohan's bed, but before he could get up, Wang came in with Wang Yuran.

After several people greeted each other, Wang said with a gentle smile, "Oh, my third brother's wife is here. I hope I didn't disturb you?"

Her voice is gentle and the dimples on her face are faintly visible, giving people a kind and friendly feeling.

Gu Jinchu nodded slightly towards Wang Yuran and said slowly, "Third sister-in-law just arrived as well. My Yuanyuan Hall is quite lively today."

As she spoke, she raised her hand and ordered the servants: "Turn on the fire in the ground dragon. It's cold, so bring me a pot of milk tea."

After hearing this, Wang's smile deepened, and the dimples on her cheeks deepened a little. She praised, "Fifth brother's wife is always so polite and considerate."

Then, she turned to look at Wang Yuran beside her and said, "Don't look at your young age. If you had learned anything from her, my mother and I wouldn't be so worried about you."

The maid carrying a food box came up behind her and carefully placed several plates of snacks on the kang table.

"How can I compare with the Fifth Madam?" Although Wang Yuran was smiling, the arrogance on her face did not diminish at all.