Reborn as a bride, pretending to be virtuous, the prince held his waist and regretted

Gu Xiling lowered her head and smiled faintly. It seemed that in her previous life, Gu Xirong had been often neglected by her parents' family.

The people in Jingyangbo's mansion are all trying to show off their wealth.

If a daughter can bring honor and benefits to the Jingyang Marquis’s Mansion, then she is a good daughter; otherwise, she is an unfilial daughter!

In her previous life, when Gu Xirong was extremely glorious, she was pampered by the Jingyang Marquis's Mansion; but when the Changning Marquis's Mansion fell into decline, they no longer treated Gu Xirong well.

On the contrary, in Gu Xiling's previous life, Xie Jin was not liked by the Jingyang Earl's Mansion because he was just a military man and a minor official. But when he became successful later, he was called a good daughter and a good son-in-law.

In short, too snobbish.

Neither she nor Gu Xirong wanted to have too much involvement with the Jingyang Marquis' Mansion.

However, in an atmosphere like that in the capital, one must do a good job on the surface and not give others a chance to criticize.

So they all have dealings with the Jingyang Marquis' Mansion, but they keep the benefits for themselves and do not share them with the Jingyang Marquis' Mansion.

The two reached an agreement, and Qin brought her maids and servants, carrying the snacks she had just made, to the pavilion.

There is water all around, so it is cooler.

The pastries are also quite refreshing, with hawthorn in them.

Qin entertained Gu Xirong and Gu Xiling with great hospitality.

"Sister Ling, on September 9th we will go to Jinshan to enjoy the autumn. Can you bring my eldest girl with you then?" Qin requested. Her daughter was already eight years old and it was time to take her out to see the world.

There are not many days every year when one can see ladies of noble status. The Jingyang Marquis has a title, but a low official position.

Even if they went, they could only queue at the back, so only male relatives went from the Marquis of Jingyang's mansion, and female relatives did not go.

Gu Xiling was startled, her eyes fell on her eldest niece Gu Yunshu who was beside her sister-in-law Qin.

Seeing this, Qin quickly pulled her daughter over and said, "Yunshu, hurry up and pay your respects to your second aunt."

Gu Yunshu looked very good, and was 50% similar to Gu Xiling, cute and lovely. "Greetings to my second aunt."

Gu Xiling smiled and said, "No need to be polite. We have to climb mountains during the autumn season, so don't complain about being tired!"

Seeing that her second aunt had agreed, Gu Yunshu hurriedly thanked her, "Thank you, second aunt. I am not afraid of being tired, Yunshu can persevere."

Her mother said that if she stayed with her second aunt, she would have a good marriage in the future, so she must behave herself.

"Yes!" Gu Xiling agreed. After all, this was Qin's request in person, and she couldn't refuse.

Besides, it’s just Taqiu, nothing will happen if I follow her.

When Gu Xirong saw her sister-in-law trying to curry favor with Gu Xiling, she just smiled, and when she lowered her eyes, there was a teasing look in her eyes.

Based on Gu Xiling's understanding of Gu Xirong, if it were normal, Gu Xirong would have been unhappy to see Qin's different treatment of her and Gu Xirong. But today, not only was she not unhappy, but she even looked like she was enjoying the show.

Will something happen on September 9th, the day of autumn?

Gu Xiling glanced at Gu Xirong casually a few times and was sure that her previous guess was very likely.

But Gu Xirong was calm and composed and didn't say anything at all.

Gu Xiling learned that even if she asked, Gu Xirong would not tell her, because Gu Xirong wanted to see the retribution for Qin's discriminatory treatment.

Thinking of this, Gu Xiling secretly sighed that Gu Xirong was too narrow-minded and did not distinguish between relatives and strangers.

For the sake of her daughter, Qin was quite enthusiastic towards her, but she did not neglect Gu Xirong. She was very polite and did not dislike the shabby holiday gift that Gu Xirong sent.

I just think that the Xie family has a shallow foundation and a poor family background. Fortunately, Xie Jin is doing a good job and his official position is rising, so it is inevitable that he lives frugally.

Not only that, when they go back later, Qin has prepared two identical return gifts, which are similar to the holiday gifts sent by the Changning Marquisate, and far exceed the holiday gift sent by Gu Xirong.

But Gu Xirong didn't appreciate it at all. She only remembered that she was neglected and didn't remember that others were nice to her.

Thinking of this, Gu Xiling felt chilled.

This is a dog that cannot be tamed, no, it is a wolf that will bite and eat people.

Although she knew that some cities in the north were hit by severe snowstorms, Gu Xirong's first thought was not how to save more people, but how much money she could make.

Even if she had selfish motives in asking Xie Jin to save people and gain merit for the sake of his future, Gu Xiling would still admit that she did a good thing.

But there is none of this!

After bidding farewell to their parents, Gu Xiling and Gu Xirong left.

Before getting on the carriage, Gu Xirong chuckled, "Sister Xiling, I'll wait for your reply."

Gu Xiling smiled and said, "Sister Rong, please be patient!"

Back at Marquis Changning's Mansion, Marquis Changning also came back early today, and the family of four gathered in the main courtyard.

After the servants served the meal, Gu Xiling waved her hand and said, "Go down!"

"Yes, Madam Crown Prince!" The servants went down one by one.

Marquis Changning was surprised, "Xi Ling, is there something important?"

The last time such a scene occurred was because of Prince Ning’s rebellion.

At this time, Song and Zhou Jin also looked at Gu Xiling.

Gu Xiling smiled lightly, "I went back home today and met Sister Rong. She wanted to do a business with me."

"Business?" Zhou Jin frowned. He didn't want Gu Xiling and Gu Xirong to spend more time together. "Our family has a lot of business and we are not short of money. There is no need to do it."

Marquis Changning stroked his beautiful beard and said, "It must not just be business. There must be other things."

Song chuckled, "Xi Ling, we are all family. If you have anything to say, just say it. Even if you are wrong, no one will blame you."

Hearing what her family said, Gu Xiling smiled, "Sister Rong told me about her dream again. She said that this winter, there was a snowstorm in several cities in the north, and many people froze to death. Now we can make a lot of money by getting furs from the northwest and shipping them to the north."

"Snowstorm?" When Changning Hou heard this, his pupils shrank slightly and he took a breath of cold air. "Every time there is a snowstorm in the north, the cattle and sheep of the northern nomadic peoples are also frozen to death, and then they go south to plunder."

Gu Xiling was astonished, and her admiration for Marquis Changning was like a surging river.

This is the person who cares about the world. The first thing he thinks of is always the country and the people.

Zhou Jin frowned slightly, "Father, if this is true, we can't just sit there and watch. In another half a month, my leg will be completely healed. I will ask His Majesty for permission to go north."

"No!" Changning Hou Zhou Ze and Song said in unison.

Zhou Jin has no descendants yet, so you can’t go anywhere!

Zhou Jin's eyes were filled with disappointment, as he felt that his ambitions were so great that he had no way to realize them.

At this time, Gu Xiling smiled sweetly, "Husband, you have more important things to do."

Zhou Jin was surprised, "My wife, I can't even go to the north, what else can I do that is more important?"

Gu Xiling chuckled, "Prince, the snowstorm in the north requires a lot of warm things, and furs need to be purchased from the northwest. Qinglan County where Lord Yu is located is the place that produces the most furs. We can buy furs and increase the income of Lord Yu's local people."

"Also, my master traveled around and told me that there is a kind of cave dwelling in the northwest, where the stove at the door is connected to the mud bed inside. When you cook outside, you can heat up the mud bed inside and use it to keep warm."

"Write a letter to Lord Yu and ask him to help find some craftsmen who can make mud beds. You can hire them for a large sum of money. Father, do you have any colleagues who have good connections? Ask them to promote it in the north. Even if the people cannot afford to sell furs, they can stay warm in their houses and not freeze to death."

Zhou Jin's eyes lit up, "Madam, I'll write the letter right away."

Marquis Changning stroked his beautiful beard and praised him generously, "Xi Ling is right in his concern."

At this time, Song asked, "Do you trust Gu Xirong so much? What if she is lying?"