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

Even if Gu Jinchu didn't say it, Luo Waner could guess it roughly.

Looking at her profile, I felt that Chu Jieer had changed so much in just such a short time.

If it were the same her in the past, she would have gotten angry if her sisters dared to talk to her like this.

Song Fangya didn't dare to follow him out, for she was afraid that Gu Jinchu would come after her later.

It’s good like this now, I’m calm and composed, and I have a plan for success in my mind.

Gu Jinchu smiled and asked her, "Why don't you recognize me? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Luo Waner stood facing the wind and smiled. She and Gu Jinchu were close because they were both straightforward. "Sister Chu, tell me about your encounter with the Japanese slaves."

Luo's ancestors had been to the battlefield, and she had been learning martial arts with her father since she was a child. After hearing what her mother said, she wished she had experienced the same thing herself.

In his previous life, Gu Jinchu never saw Wan'er again after he got married because she secretly ran to the military camp to fight against the Japanese invaders.

He would occasionally write her a short letter, and by the time she died, Wan'er had become the only female lieutenant general in the army.

Gu Jinchu held Luo Waner's hand, tilted his head and looked at her with a smile:

"Thanks to the stories that Sister Wan'er told me, selling herself to bury her father was for money, and there was hatred and murderous intent in her eyes. In the end, I was just lucky..."

"If I hadn't gone to my grandparents' house some time ago, I might have encountered them. I really want to see what those Japanese slaves look like and why they are so cruel to our people."

Luo Waner lowered her head and whispered, "I heard that after the great victory in the Sanjiang battle and General Zheng organized several counterattacks, Fusang will come to Shengjing to negotiate peace soon..."

Gu Jinchu frowned. In his previous life, there was no Fuso envoy coming to meet him.

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The young people with the best performance were Gu Jinhui and Zuo Hongwen, who ranked seventh in the imperial examination.

As the eldest daughter of the Gu family, Gu Jinchu acted as a great host in terms of food and gadgets. Although she didn't take care of everyone, she at least made everyone satisfied.

Gu Huanian was a sixth-rank official in Shengjing. Those he was close to on a daily basis were either of the same rank or fellow disciples with whom he maintained a good relationship. The difference in status between them was not particularly large.

Luo Waner and Lu Xiuhuai were the best among them. They were either students of the Imperial College or women who had lived in seclusion for a long time, and they got along quite harmoniously.

Gu Jinchu's thoroughness and calmness made people ignore her gorgeous clothes and exquisite accessories.

This made Gu Yan, who already regarded herself as the legitimate daughter of the Gu family, feel very uncomfortable.

Inevitably, his words offended Gu Jinchu, and he inadvertently mentioned his biological mother, Aunt Lian, causing people to sneer.

"Remember Madam Song once said that it is not advisable to just follow others' words, seeing is believing. Gu Jinchu, as a legitimate daughter, you are really too kind."

The one who was speaking was the eldest daughter of Lord Zhang. Although her father favored a concubine at home, the concubine did not dare to speak to her like that.

Gu Jinchu smiled when he heard this. Sister Zhang didn't know that her half-sister beside her was showing resentment on her face where she couldn't see.

She smiled gently and generously, "Grandma always said that as a family, we all prosper together and suffer together."

She held Gu Yan's hand, ignoring her aggrieved expression, and said to everyone: "Fourth sister is still young. If there are things she doesn't understand, I will teach her slowly. She will grow up one day."

He raised his hand and told the little girl beside him, "Bring up the fruits and snacks prepared for everyone."

Luo Wan'er agreed, "Everyone is in for a treat. Chu Jie'er's maternal ancestors are from the Zheng family of Baodi. Now is the time when the fruits are at their best and most juicy."

The maids who came in one after another were holding exquisite trays in their hands. On them were fruits that they had eaten and some that they couldn't name, which had been cut into easy-to-eat sizes.

The bottom of the plate is a layer of ice, covered with cherry blossoms, rambutans, peaches, apples, watermelons...

It is so generous that it is astonishing, and so beautiful that it is amazing.

The ice is crystal clear, bringing a touch of coolness to the sultry midsummer.

The flesh is bright in color. When you put it in your mouth, you not only experience the wonderful feeling of juice bursting, but also make you feel instantly comfortable all over.

In the past, when visiting other people's homes, the women seldom ate the fruits served by the host. Going to the toilet was a very troublesome thing. Most importantly, the action of holding the fruit and chewing it looked unsightly and would appear disrespectful.

Gu Jinchu's preparation this time was very thoughtful. There were long and thin bamboo strips next to the plate, which could be used to fork the fruit when eating, which was very popular.

"Chu Jie'er is really beautiful, and she has a very smart heart."

"Yes, why didn't I realize before that the younger sister of the Gu family is such a wonderful person."

Luo Waner is a free-spirited and casual person. "It's better for you sisters not to know. This way, Chu Jieer only has me as her best friend. When she has something good, she will only think of me."

This remark caused the ladies to laugh out loud, covering their mouths with their silk handkerchiefs. They talked about fruits, needlework, and the most popular clothing and accessories.

In his previous life, Gu Jinchu had come into contact with ladies from aristocratic families, and had long since mastered the skill of being adept at socializing.

The young sisters were so coaxed by her that they couldn't wait to go to the Treasure Pavilion to take a look.

Apart from the tribute students with good grades, most of those who could study in the Imperial College were children of officials with extraordinary family backgrounds.

The man did not enjoy the desire for food as much as the woman did, so he just went along with the atmosphere.

Living in such an atmosphere of the Gu family, Gu Jinhui could concentrate on his studies and achieve good results in the spring examination.

After Gu Jinchu saw the housekeeper mother leave in secret, he pinched a cherry and put it in his mouth. Those were the people next to his father and grandmother.

Gu Jinhui felt a little elated. The jade crown on his head and the sash around his waist made him feel superior.

"My second aunt and my third sister are a little content with their pleasures, but my grandmother is more well-read and has a broader vision."

Gu Jinchu heard this and joked, "My cousin is my grandmother's eldest grandson, so of course he is the apple of her eye."

Her words just now, "We are a family, we prosper together and suffer together," have made Gu Jinyu and Gu Yan realize that no matter what, they can only pretend in front of others and must not do anything that will damage the reputation of the Gu family.

Gu Yan's almond-shaped eyes regained their clarity and transparency, and she said in a soft voice, "Yes, grandma treats us the best and always tells us that we as a family should remember to support each other."

Gu Jinyu saw that her third and fourth sisters were talking, and was thinking about what to say.

Suddenly thinking of the compliments the tribesmen had given to grandma, he tilted his head and looked at Gu Jinchu, "Grandma, of course, loves my brother the most!"

She looked at everyone innocently and romantically, "Before the Spring Examination, my grandmother asked my second aunt to prepare a farewell banquet. Every dish has a meaning!"

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