Gu Qinlan's eyes flashed with a sharpness. She stared at Gu Qinlian and her tone became serious: "From what you said, it seems that you have a deep understanding of the Ji family. Could it be that the Ji family has some secrets that I don't know? Otherwise, how could a woman as greedy and vain as you give up this good marriage in Prince Duan's Mansion and be willing to marry Ji Yinli, who has nothing but four walls?"

"You're talking nonsense!" Gu Qinlian's thoughts were guessed by her, and her throat was blocked and she couldn't speak, as if someone had stuffed a foot cloth into her mouth.

Gu Qinlian coughed dryly and glared at Gu Qinlan, "Eldest sister, what are you doing? Don't think I don't know what you are thinking. I tell you, don't even think about getting married in the Ji family."

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes, and said softly: "Third sister, you are too confident. Do you think grandfather will not agree with the marriage I choose? If the Ji family really doesn't like you, grandfather will not refuse me to marry into the Ji family."

Gu Qinlian knew that she couldn't win the argument, so she stamped her feet in anger, snorted, and turned away.

Gu Qinlan's gaze penetrated the air, staring at her back, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a hint of sarcastic sneer.

Although Song would certainly do her best to facilitate the marriage between Gu Qinlian and Ji Yinli, how could she tolerate their union being so smooth?

She was determined to make Gu Qinlian closely connected with Ji Yinli at all costs. In this way, when Gu Qinlian regretted it in the future, the pain would penetrate deep into her bones and she would never forget it for the rest of her life!

Gu Qinlian has always been a person who dares to abandon her dignity and does whatever it takes. And Ji Yinli is not a good person either. If the two meet in private, there will definitely be a lot of sparks and a lot of intriguing scenes!

……

The sun is shining and the breeze is blowing.

Gu Qinlan entered Jinghong Garden and opened the door. She saw Hongye carefully sorting out sets of ancient books, while two little girls were busy cleaning the bookshelves. A gratified smile appeared on her face.

"Hongye, what are you doing?" Gu Qinlan asked softly, her tone full of concern.

Hongye raised her head, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, then she regained her composure and replied with a smile: "Miss, you are back. I and my two sisters are sorting out your books. You know how many books you have. I dare not count them all, for fear that I will be dazzled if I keep counting."

Gu Qinlan chuckled, walked to the bookshelf, and picked up a copy of the Book of Songs. Her fingers gently slid across the pages, and her eyes revealed deep love.

"I have loved reading since I was a child, especially these ancient books. I can't put every one of them down."

Gu Qinlan said, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes, "It's just that my hobby has not been recognized by my mother, and she has even destroyed my books many times."

Hongye heard this, a flash of anger flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and comforted her softly: "Miss, don't take it to heart. As long as you are happy, I will be satisfied. Besides, the master has always supported you in your studies, isn't this the greatest comfort?"

Gu Qinlan nodded, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes. She looked at Hongye and suddenly found that her eyes were also flashing with a desire for knowledge.

"Hongye, do you like reading too?" Gu Qinlan asked curiously.

Hongye smiled slightly, with a hint of shyness in her eyes: "Miss, I do like it. Every time I see you reading, I envy you. It's a pity that I was born in a humble family and don't have the opportunity to be like you..."

Gu Qinlan's heart was moved when she heard this. She looked at Hongye and said seriously, "Hongye, if you really like reading, I can teach you. Knowledge is not divided into high and low. As long as you have the will, nothing can stop you."

A hint of surprise flashed in Hongye's eyes. She looked at Gu Qinlan and said with emotion: "Miss, are you really willing to teach me? I... I am really happy!"

Gu Qinlan smiled and nodded, and asked Hongye to help her grind ink as she wanted to write a letter.

Hongye responded immediately and began to grind ink gently. In the silence of Jinghong Garden, there was only the rustling sound of the pen tip sliding across the letter paper and the subtle sound of Hongye grinding ink.

Gu Qinlan held the pen, pondered for a moment, and then wrote a few tiny characters fluently on the letter paper.

Hongye watched from the side and couldn't help but ask curiously: "Miss, who are you writing to?"

Gu Qinlan smiled, writing without stopping, and said without raising her head: "Give it to my uncle. My niece is getting married soon, so he can't be absent."

Hongye pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and said, "I guess Miss will definitely tell Uncle about your upcoming marriage, as well as your happiness and gratitude to Uncle."

Gu Qinlan nodded gently: "Yes, I will tell my uncle that I will soon become someone else's wife, but no matter where I am, I will remember his teachings and live a good life. In addition, I also want to invite my uncle to attend my wedding and let him witness my happiness."

A trace of envy flashed in Hongye's eyes: "Miss, you are so lucky. I congratulate you."

Gu Qinlan smiled and picked up the pen to continue writing the letter. After finishing, she blew the ink on the paper, turned to look at Hongye, and said, "Hongye, are you willing to do me a favor?"

Hongye was stunned when she heard this, and immediately knelt down: "Miss, whether it is climbing a mountain of swords or descending a sea of ​​fire, this servant is willing to serve you!"

Gu Qinlan shook her head slightly and said with a smile: "There is no need to climb a mountain of swords or descend into a sea of ​​fire."

She patted Hongye's shoulder, asked her to stand up, and handed her a bag of silver: "Hongye, you are my most trusted maid. Here is a total of 40 taels of silver. I want you to find Ling Biaotou of Longmen Escort Agency and ask him to help deliver this letter to Lin'an City and make sure to hand it over to my uncle."

Hongye carefully took the silver with both hands, with a firm look in her eyes: "Miss, I promise to complete the task and live up to your trust."

Gu Qinlan nodded, handed the envelope to Hongye, and carefully reminded her: "This letter is related to whether my uncle can come to my wedding. You must act with caution. Remember, don't let anyone in the main courtyard see it."

Hongye took the envelope, carefully put it in her arms, and nodded: "Miss, I know the importance of this matter and will be careful."

Gu Qinlan sat in front of the low couch, flipping through a book absentmindedly, her mind drifting into distant memories.

Mother, if you are still in heaven, do you know how worried I am at this moment?

She whispered softly, and her mother Jiang's gentle smile seemed to reappear in front of her eyes. She remembered that her mother always gently stroked her hair, taught her poetry and songs in a soft voice, and told her the principles of being a person and doing things.

However, all these beautiful memories came to an abrupt end the moment my mother passed away young.

Her maternal grandfather was a fellow Jinshi, and her family had a profound academic background, which allowed her to grow up in the influence of literature. Her uncle Jiang Huanxian was quite successful in business and was a well-known businessman in the village.

However, when she was four years old, her uncle's family was framed and lost all their wealth and property, and they lost contact with the Gu family ever since.

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