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

Aunt Lian secretly got angry, but thinking of her daughter's personality, she decided to keep the things happening outside from her for the time being, otherwise if something happened again, it would be hard to undo the situation.

After thinking for a while, he called the maid in the yard and said, "Go find the housekeeper of Zizhu Pavilion and ask her to help invite Doctor Lu from Baicha Lane."

The little maid responded in a crisp voice and retreated.

Qiu Wen whispered beside her, "Auntie is not feeling well. Haven't we always asked Doctor Fang from Liushu Hutong to come and see her?"

Aunt Lian smiled and said, "The person that Madam and Miss San trust must have excellent medical skills." She then asked, "Is Sister Yan back?"

Qiu Wen lowered her head and said, "My aunt, the fourth young lady went to Cuihua Courtyard early in the morning and has not returned yet."

Aunt Lian's face wasn't very happy when she heard this. In the past, whenever Gu Jinchu made mistakes, even if the lady-in-waiting was very unhappy, she never saw her aunt keep him by her side and set rules for him.

Before today, she always felt that because of her blood relationship with her aunt, the affection between the three generations of her family was always greater than that of others.

My aunt married into the Gu family. She prided herself on her high status as a member of a scholarly family and disdained any business dealings.

After her uncle got into trouble, she felt that marrying Zheng would make her bow to money, which was a humiliation to her as a scholar.

With Zheng's dowry, the family situation improved and she forgot those difficult days.

She wanted to suppress Zheng, but at the same time she enjoyed everything Zheng brought her in life, so she used her and Yan Jie'er to balance Zheng's mother and daughter.

It was not until she took charge of the family that she discovered that the Gu family was not as prosperous as they had imagined.

The master is now planning to use his private money to supplement the household expenses and make up for Gu Jinhui...

The first wife's house is a bottomless pit, and the old lady is never satisfied. Her sister Yan is not even engaged yet.

Those are her sister Yan'er's future dowry!

When Gu Yan arrived at Cuihuayuan, her grandmother had just finished breakfast.

Today, Gu Li's hair was simply tied up, but it was combed very shiny, making her facial features look even more harsh.

After Gu Yan greeted her, he said, "I heard that your father asked you to copy the "Female Instructions" and "Female Rules". From now on, come to Cuihua Courtyard after breakfast and stay by my side. I will personally watch you copy."

Gu Yan bowed her head and agreed, saying in a soft voice, "I am very happy to come to Grandma, but I am afraid that I will disturb your peace."

Gu Li, who had closed her eyes to rest, opened them, looked at her twice, and then said:

"Don't hold your voice in your throat when you speak. Didn't you have enough to eat? Although you are your father's illegitimate daughter, you grew up by my side."

"You are so submissive. Did I bully you or are you dissatisfied with my decision?"

Gu Yan had no choice but to bend down again, "Grandma is very caring towards the younger generation, and she is very kind. It's...it's that my granddaughter didn't sleep well last night..."

Gu Li waved her hand impatiently, pointing to the small study room inside, "Go copy the books, and put your mind to where it should be used. After all, your sisters' virtues represent our Gu family."

Gu Yan lowered her head and pursed her lips. It seemed as if what her grandmother said today had other meanings.

It wasn’t like this when I came with my mother to serve in the past.

Gu Li looked at Gu Yan's back, frowned slightly, and looked at Guan Ma beside her: "I am so old and still have to worry about these things. Whose wife shouldn't enjoy her old age at this age?"

Mother Guan smiled and said, "Madam, your good health is a blessing for the younger generations. This family still needs you to take charge."

The head maid Qingyun moved Jinwu over and placed it next to Guan Mama, "You worry more about it, it will be a blessing for the young master and the sisters!"

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Gu Li took a deep breath and raised her eyebrows to glance at her granddaughter who was not far away.

"Whether a woman's standing posture is good or not is the most important thing. Her sitting posture should also be important. Don't sit with your chest hunched over... No wonder you can't speak clearly when you are like this!"

Gu Yan straightened her back a little more. She had been in this posture ever since she learned to write. Why was it so wrong?

My mother is not here today, and there are no unruly Gu Jinchu and Gu Jinyu around to compare with.

She whispered yes, and in this family, one must always be more obedient to grandmother.

After about an hour, Gu Yan felt his entire back and waist stiffen.

Her grandmother was clearly resting with her eyes closed, but if she relaxed for a moment, she would start to speak and remind her.

It's quite tiring to keep the same posture.

Fortunately, the eldest lady Zhou brought Gu Jinyu to pay her respects, and she finally relaxed and came over to pay her respects.

In fact, the first person to pay respects was the third aunt, who brought Gu Shan and a concubine's son with her. The grandmother just responded indifferently and sent the person away.

Mrs. Zhou came over with the menu for tomorrow's Dragon Boat Festival family dinner, and Mrs. Gu frowned as she looked at it.

"In previous years, the Dragon Boat Festival family banquet was hosted by the second son's family. Have you compared this one with last year's?"

Zhou smiled and said, "Zongzi is hard to digest, so my wife has reduced the amount of food she prepared last year, and each person can have one just to celebrate the occasion."

Seeing the mother-in-law nod, she continued, "Although it is the season for seafood, after all, the girls in the family are still young. I heard that the girls have their period, and they can't touch cold things, so I just gave them all away."

Gu Li was very satisfied. "You are such a thoughtful aunt. It shows that you have a plan in mind."

Zhou smiled and lowered her head. After all, how many zongzi could be saved by simplifying the process? How much money would it be worth?

In other words, the seafood at the family dinner was a lavish affair, but there was none at all on the table. If you tell others about it, I'm afraid someone will laugh to death!

Gu Jinyu had recently been taught a lesson by her mother. She raised her arm to show the bracelet on her wrist and said coquettishly to Gu Li, who was sitting at the top of the table: "Grandma, what do you think of the water head on this bracelet?"

Gu Li's eyes lit up and she looked at her eldest daughter-in-law standing beside her.

Seeing her nod implicitly, he smiled and said, "Sister Yan, take your fifth sister to the yard for a walk and rest your eyes. Come back later and continue copying."

Gu Yan was being pulled out by Gu Jinyu, and she only heard her grandmother asking in a low voice, "How is it going? Has it been settled?"

"I asked for Sister Yu's engagement letter, saying that I want to find an expert to help me..."

Gu Jinyu pulled Gu Yan to the corridor, let go of her hand, tilted her head and smiled, "Fourth sister, why don't you thank me quickly!"

Although Gu Yan is a concubine's daughter, she grew up with her grandmother and was spoiled. In the past, there was the reckless Gu Jinchu, and now even the fifth sister has surpassed her.

He forced a smile and said thank you, "Thank you, fifth sister."

It was not until after she had taken care of her grandmother's nap that Gu Yan returned to Tingyuxuan and saw her biological mother that she began to tear up.

In the inner room, Aunt Lian's face was a little pale. She was half lying on the big kang by the window. When she saw her daughter coming in, she waved at her: "What's wrong? Did the Madam embarrass you?"