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

Gu Jinchu took off the bracelet from his wrist and handed it to Bai Shao, "Put it away, it's too valuable. Wait until you reach the age of 15 before you wear it."

I just talked about my eldest cousin with my fourth sister. She remembered that in his previous life, Gu Jinhui did pass the imperial examination and entered the Hanlin Academy as a third-class Jinshi.

At that time, the Gu family was still headed by my mother. Not only did she hold a grand banquet for the eldest wife, but she also set up a buffet for three days.

Thanks to this, both Gu Jinhui and Gu Jinyu, brother and sister, got good marriages.

Gu Jinchu wanted to know how their eldest son’s family would take on such enormous wealth without his mother to take care of things in this life.

She had lived one more life and was able to see the opportunities ahead. Zhou's mother and daughter, and Li Xianglian's mother and daughter, were most concerned about the little benefits in front of them.

"Miss, Miss Baizhi is back."

Gu Jinchu collected his thoughts and looked up. Bai Zhi's face was still damp, obviously having just washed off the dust from the journey, so he hurried over to reply.

Gu Jinchu asked her to move the brocade stool and sit over, then picked up the platinum plate with the inscription "Flowers in Full Bloom" from the table on the kang and handed it to her.

Baizhi took it with both hands and placed the plate on her raised legs.

There was a bunch of purple-red fruits on the plate, each one of them was crystal clear and juicy.

She carefully tore off the outer layer of skin, and the translucent flesh looked like the most beautiful gem she had ever seen, exuding an enchanting fragrance.

Gu Jinchu did not take the grapes that the maid fed her, "This is for you. Mother Xu and Bai Shao have already eaten it."

Bai Zhi swallowed her saliva after hearing this. These grapes were grown on Zheng's farm in Baodi, and their monthly salary might not be enough to buy such a small bunch.

In the past, only Bai Wei had eaten it with the young lady, and she privately described it as nectar.

Bai Zhi looked at the small fruit in front of her and couldn't help swallowing.

Sweet, really sweet, even the juice on your fingers is sweet.

Bai Zhi ate one and couldn't bear to give it up. She looked around and saw no one and said, "I've asked about what the young lady told Bai Wei to do."

Gu Jinchu didn't rush her and let her speak slowly.

"Bai Wei has only one brother, named Wang Qi. Her mother died of complications during childbirth, and her father died of illness when she was nine years old. Her brother is a scholar who can't even lift anything."

"He didn't even pass the imperial examination with the money from selling his sister, and became a live-in son-in-law a few years ago. Neighbors say that Wang Qi is doing very well now, and he is very generous."

Gu Jinchu picked up the teacup and blew on it, then asked, "Do you know which family's son-in-law he is?"

Bai Zhi swallowed the fruit pulp in her mouth and shook her head. "It's strange to say, Wang Qifa has arrived, but he hasn't sold the old house. He sometimes comes back to live there. He keeps silent about his Yue family's affairs, so the neighbors don't know."

"Miss, I was afraid that asking too many questions would arouse suspicion, so I didn't dare to ask too many people."

Gu Jinchu nodded. This was right. It seemed that if one wanted to know something, one had to ask someone from outside to find out.

......

On the eighth day of this month, Mrs. Song, the chief academic officer of the Imperial College, celebrated her 60th birthday.

This time, Gu Huanian brought his eldest son from the eldest house, Gu Jinhui, while Zheng brought Gu Jinchu and Gu Yan. Zhou and Gu Jinyu also went along.

Gu Huanian attached great importance to this banquet. Before leaving, he asked about the gift Zheng had prepared. When he heard that it was a string of red sandalwood Buddhist beads, he was obviously dissatisfied.

Gu Jinchu explained, "Mrs. Song has been worshipping Buddha for many years. This string of Buddhist beads was consecrated at the Huguo Temple. Moreover, red sandalwood can calm the mind, so it is the most suitable for Mrs. Song's age."

When Gu Huanian heard this, he looked at Gu Jinchu with surprise and confusion in his eyes. This was something even he didn't know.

Gu Jinchu said, "When I was thirteen, I accompanied my grandmother to the Huguo Temple. I met Mrs. Song once. When I was listening to the host's lecture, I saw her holding Buddhist beads in her hands."

Gu Huanian's tense expression relaxed, and he nodded and praised her: "Chu Jie'er has grown up, and it's all thanks to Madam's recent efforts." As he said that, he looked at Zheng, with satisfaction and gentleness in his eyes.

In fact, Gu Jinchu knew all this in his previous life. He had met this lady many times in the Jiang family and naturally knew some of her preferences.

Aunt Lian watched from the side and smiled softly, "I thought I would have a chance to see it. In the past, the gifts prepared by the Second Madam were enough to amaze everyone."

Zheng and Gu Jinchu just smiled and looked at her without saying anything. Gu Huanian spoke:

"The Song family has a long history of learning and a rich family background. How can we measure them with worldly things? Chu Jie'er is even smarter than her mother."

Aunt Lian lowered her head and stopped talking. She took a step back and stood behind Fourth Miss Gu Yan.

It was the first time for Gu Yan to attend such a banquet, and she did not wear her luxurious necklace again.

Looking at the concubine's daughter's plain appearance, Zheng glanced at her daughter beside her.

Gu Jinchu did not wear the clothes his mother had prepared for him in the morning.

Her mother, like her grandmother, always wanted the best for her.

But she didn't want to be too conspicuous today. At least when she appeared with Gu Jinyu and Gu Yan, she had to be as low-key as possible.

The Song family lived in Daxing County, at the foot of the emperor. A horse-drawn carriage with a green curtain and a canopy was traveling on the official road, which was also the only way for my father to attend the morning court every day.

Gu Jinchu lifted the curtain and looked out. Daxing County was much more prosperous than Xianghe. It was a bustling time now, with crowds of people surging in the streets, and it was very lively.

As they approached Maoer Hutong, they saw more and more luxurious carriages, and the Song family was almost in front.

A carriage with green curtains followed from behind. She looked back and saw a conspicuous golden decoration on the horse's head, fixed with a red ribbon. The driver was a tall man with a dark face.

Gu Jinchu immediately recognized that this was the Jiang family's carriage. The Jiang family was of military origin, and the horses driving the carriage were all well-trained and almighty horses. The pure gold Danglu on the horse's head was the symbol of the Jiang family of Dingguo Mansion.

She also recognized the man driving in front, he was Jiang Fei, the bodyguard beside Jiang Nansheng.