noffsinger Chapter 149 What son-in-law? Have I agreed?
Chapter 149 What son-in-law? Have I agreed?
"But mother, since Gu Li is deeply trusted by the emperor and has secretly investigated many cases, affecting the interests of too many families, the emperor's favor is like a double-edged sword for the ministers. I am worried..."
After Qiu Shaoheng said this, everyone thought of this problem at the same time.
Yes, since ancient times, a new emperor has new ministers. Gu Li seems to be in a high position and holds great power now, but who can guarantee that he can protect Qiu Ning's peace for the rest of her life?
Seeing that his family members were worried about his own affairs, Qiu Ning felt a warm feeling in his heart, and then he said:
"Father, Mother, Big Brother, there's no need for us to hesitate over things that haven't happened yet and let them affect our judgment and choices. As the poem says, 'When flowers are ready to be picked, pick them immediately; don't wait until there are no flowers left to pluck empty branches.'"
"But I don't intend to agree to this matter right away."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Shaoheng immediately agreed, "That's right. People often don't know how to cherish things that are too easy to obtain. Second sister, why don't you let big brother go meet Gu Li in the next few days and observe his character."
Qiu Shaoheng promised with a solemn look on his face.
Qiu Ning naturally knew his little thoughts, but did not intend to stop him.
Her elder brother wanted to help her and go meet Gu Li, so she had no reason to stop him. Moreover, she also wanted to see in her heart how sincere Gu Li was about this marriage.
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The next morning, Gu Li came to visit again, still bringing all kinds of gifts that girls like, such as rouge and powder, exquisite and gorgeous dresses, hairpins and earrings made by the largest jewelry shop in the capital, and so on. There were so many things that almost filled the entire room.
When the servant came to report, Zhang and Qiu Chengde were surprised for a moment.
Didn't you come here yesterday? And you brought so many valuable gifts. Why are you here again today?
When the couple rushed to the front yard, they saw Gu Li ordering people to move things.
Qiu Chengde was a little surprised and hurried forward to ask:
"Nephew, what are you doing?"
"Uncle, Aunt, I thought about this carefully when I returned home yesterday. I was the one who concealed the engagement. It was my fault. So, today I've sent some things here as an apology."
After saying that, Gu Li scratched the back of his head, looking a little unnatural. "I don't know what Aning likes, so I picked a little bit of everything. I hope she likes it."
Zhang and Qiu Chengde looked at each other and saw surprise and satisfaction in each other's eyes.
This means that Gu Li really likes Qiu Ning and is very attentive. Otherwise, it is impossible for her to send so many things so early in the morning just to please Qiu Ning.
Zhang's face was instantly filled with an aunt's smile.
"Oh, that's really too polite. It's also Qiu Ning's fault for being so ignorant. You've made such a big fuss over such a small matter. Don't worry, I'll definitely tell her off later."
"Aunt, you are embarrassing me by saying this. These are just mundane things. As long as I can make An Ning happy, I will be satisfied."
After hearing what Gu Li said, Zhang became more and more satisfied, and she really wanted Qiu Ning to arrange the marriage right away.
The news soon spread to Handan Garden.
"Miss, Master Gu is here again, and he's brought a lot of things with him, all for you. Madam has already ordered everyone to carry them to the yard. What should we do with them?"
Qiu Ning had just woken up and had not yet had his meal when he heard the chirping sound of Yueya.
She froze halfway through stretching herself, turned around and asked, "Gu Li? Again?"
"Yes, Miss, it's spread all over the house now. Everyone knows that Master Gu is the future son-in-law..."
Yueya had just said half of her words when Qiu Ning glared at her, and the rest of her words were immediately stuck in her throat.
"What son-in-law? Do I agree to this? Let's go and take a look at the front!"
Gu Li is really great. He knew that I was still angry and didn't dare to come to him directly. Instead, he attacked from the side and tried to deal with my family first.
What is this called, saving the country in a roundabout way?
Ah!
When he was halfway there, he ran into Zhang, who had a happy look on her face.
However, after seeing Qiu Ning's attire, Zhang frowned unhappily and said, "Aning, you're getting married soon, why are you still wearing no makeup all day? You have to meet Gu Li soon. We still have time now, so let me help you dress up."
Zhang dragged Qiu Ning back to Handan Garden without hesitation, and instructed Yueya, "Master Gu just sent over a batch of top-quality rouge and powder. Go pick out a few that suit your young lady and quickly dress her up. How can she go to the front yard in this state?"
"No, mother, this hasn't even started yet, I don't..."
Qiu Ning tried to correct Zhang. Before she even agreed to this matter, Gu Li could not come to the Prime Minister's Mansion without permission, and he had to dress up and go to entertain her. What was going on?
However, Zhang ignored her protest and said, "Isn't this just a matter of time? You're really stupid. Someone with Lord Gu's qualifications is hard to find even with a lantern. Mother heard that many matchmakers in the capital have gone to the general's mansion to propose marriage recently, but they were turned away.
If you keep dragging it out, what if His Majesty suddenly gets the urge to marry him to Gu Li?
Or maybe he was chosen by a daughter of a rich family and a matchmaker came to his house directly?"
After Zhang finished speaking, she felt more and more that what she said made sense. No matter what, she couldn't let Gu Li be overtaken by others.
At least the marriage should be settled first, then she will feel at ease.
As she thought of this, she couldn't help but quicken her pace and soon entered Handan Garden.
Yueya was also very fast. Almost the next second after Zhang gave the order, she appeared among all the fancy gifts and quickly picked out clothes, headdresses, rouge and powder for Qiu Ning.
"Miss, Master Gu is really discerning. He knows that your skin is fair, which goes well with this light pink and purple dress. I will put on makeup for you in the same colors later. I guarantee that Master Gu will be fascinated by you at the first sight."
Qiu Ning's mouth twitched, and he said, "Forget it. I think the outfit I'm wearing is fine."
"No!" Zhang refused directly.
"Just listen to Yueya. These are all skirts you bought in the cold palace. Not only are they old-fashioned, but they're also worn out. They no longer suit your status as a young lady in the prime minister's mansion. From now on, I will personally go to the embroidery room and ask the embroiderer to take your measurements and make you a dress. I'll start with five sets per season. If that's not enough, we'll slowly add more later."
When Qiu Ning heard this, she turned her head abruptly, causing Yueya's hairpin to almost poke her face.
"Mom, you are exaggerating too much. The cloth from the embroidery shop is not cheap!" Qiu Ning is now in charge of the household accounts. She knows very well that what the prime minister's mansion lacks most now is money. The house was previously confiscated and even though her father and brother have been reinstated, it is not yet time to pay the monthly salary.
Moreover, although the emperor also rewarded some land, shops and rewards, they were all given by the emperor. They could neither be pawned nor sold. They could only be left in the mansion to gather dust and could not be used for anything.
The mansion had just started operating and money was needed in every aspect, so she felt a little overwhelmed.
But her mother wanted to order more than a dozen dresses for her, not to mention the matching jewelry, shoes, decorations and so on.