Star Picking Courtyard.

Song was furious and yelled at Gu Qinlian, "Are you crazy? You and Ji Yinli have caused such a scandal. How can you hold your head up high when you become the daughter-in-law of the Ji family?"

Her eyes were like sharp swords, piercing straight at Gu Qinlian who was standing in the yard. Gu Qinlian's face turned slightly pale, but there was a hint of determination in her eyes.

Gu Qinlian bit her lips tightly, trying to calm herself down, and then slowly said, "Mother, I know I was wrong, but I don't think it's crazy. The feelings between Ji Yinli and I are sincere. We just want to pursue true love and have done nothing wrong."

After hearing what her daughter said, Song was so angry that she trembled all over. She widened her eyes and glared at Gu Qinlian: "True love? Do you know how luxurious true love is in this world? Your reckless behavior makes our Gu family lose face in front of the world!"

Gu Qinlian lowered her head, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes, and she whispered: "Mother, I know I have disappointed you, but I really don't want to give up this relationship. Ji Yinli is a good man, he deserves me to do this."

At this time, the housekeeper of the Gu Mansion came over and carefully reminded: "Madam, there are already many people outside discussing this matter. Let's go back first, so as not to make things worse."

Song snorted coldly, glared at the housekeeper, then turned to Gu Qinlian and said, "Listen to me, from today on, you are not allowed to see Ji Yinli again, otherwise I will break your legs!"

Gu Qinlian's body trembled slightly. She looked up at her mother with a determined light in her eyes: "Mom, I can't do it. I am willing to give everything for this relationship, even at the cost of my life."

Song was so angry that she couldn't speak. She waved her arms and pointed at the door: "You...get out of here! I don't want to see you again!"

Gu Qinlian's tears welled up in her eyes. She bit her lips tightly, took one last look at her mother, and then turned and left. Her figure disappeared at the gate of Zhaixing Courtyard, leaving Song alone in the courtyard, furious.

Back in the room, Gu Qinlian couldn't calm down for a long time. She lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. At this time, her maid Xiao Cui came in and looked at her worriedly: "Miss, are you okay? Madam..."

Gu Qinlian shook her head and said softly, "Xiao Cui, I know you care about me, but I have to face this matter by myself. I can't give up Ji Yinli, even if my mother objects, I will not change my mind."

Xiao Cui sighed and said worriedly, "Miss, if you keep going like this, it will only make things worse. Think about it, if the Madam is really angry, she might do something extreme."

Gu Qinlian was silent for a while, then said: "I know, but I'm not afraid. Because I believe that true love will always conquer everything. As long as Ji Yinli and I are of the same mind, we will get our mother's blessing one day."

Xiao Cui looked at Gu Qinlian's determined eyes and couldn't help but worry about her.

As night fell, Gu Qinlian lay on the bed, her mind racing. She imagined being with Ji Yinli, and a sweet feeling welled up in her heart. However, she also knew clearly that the road ahead was full of thorns, and she and Ji Yinli still had a long way to go.

……

"Girl, someone from the Ji family is here."

Gu Qinlan was practicing calligraphy at the table. Hearing the news, she smiled and asked, "Is Madam Ji here?"

"That's right!" Hongye nodded, "I'm discussing the marriage between the third young lady and Ji Yinli with Madam right now!"

Gu Qinlan paused with the brush in her hand, leaving a mark of ink on the paper. She gently put down the brush and looked at the red leaves, a trace of contemplation flashing in her eyes.

"Hongye, what do you think of this marriage?" she asked softly.

Hongye lowered her head slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "The young master of the Ji family is talented and gentle, and he is a good relative for our Gu family."

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, but there was a hint of worry in her eyes: "Hongye, you don't understand. The twists and turns in this are not something you and I can easily see through."

Hongye looked at Gu Qinlan in confusion, but she just smiled and picked up the pen again to practice calligraphy.

"Girl, what about you...?" Hongye asked cautiously.

Gu Qinlan stopped writing, turned to look at Hongye, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Me? I naturally have my own plans."

Hongye stopped talking and just stood quietly aside, looking at Gu Qinlan.

At this time, in the hall of Gu's house, Madam Ji and Madam Gu were discussing the marriage. Madam Ji had a smile on her face and spoke in a friendly tone, while Madam Gu had a worried look on her face, occasionally nodded, but didn't say much.

"Madam, do you think this marriage is appropriate?" asked Mrs. Ji.

Madam Gu smiled slightly and said, "Madam Ji, don't worry. As long as both families are interested, this marriage will naturally not be a problem."

Madam Ji smiled even brighter when she heard this: "Then I'm relieved. How about setting the marriage for a month later?"

Madam Gu looked at Madam Ji and nodded slightly: "One month later, then one month later."

Mrs. Ji stood up with a smile, thanked Mrs. Gu, then said goodbye and left.

Looking at Mrs. Ji's leaving back, Mrs. Gu sighed softly, turned her head to look at the room where Gu Qinlian was, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes.

"Madam, are you okay?" the maid asked.

Madam Gu smiled slightly and said, "It's okay, I'm just a little worried about Qin Lian."

The maid nodded slightly and said nothing more.

……

"Qin Lan, your sister Qin Lian has already arranged to marry Ji Yinli, so I came to ask, are you willing to marry into Prince Duan's mansion?"

Song slowly walked into Gu Qinlan's yard, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes. Gu Qinlan was sitting by the window, holding a book in her hands. When she heard her mother's voice, she raised her head slightly, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"Mother, what did you say?" Gu Qinlan asked softly, put down the book in her hand and slowly stood up.

Song sighed softly, walked up to her daughter, and said softly, "Qin Lan, your sister Qin Lian has been engaged to Ji Yinli. I didn't want to tell you so early, but this matter concerns your lifelong happiness, so I have to ask for your opinion."

Gu Qinlan's expression changed slightly.

"Mother, you know I am not interested in these things. I have always wanted to live an ordinary life and spend my life with the person I love." Gu Qinlan said in a firm tone.

Song frowned slightly. She gently held Gu Qinlan's hand and advised earnestly: "Qinlan, I know what you think, but in this chaotic world, marriage is often beyond one's control. The status of Prince Duan's Mansion is prominent, which is good for you and the entire Gu family."

Gu Qinlan was silent for a moment, then looked up at her mother with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Mother, if I really marry into Prince Duan's mansion, then there will be no possibility for me to be with the person I like. I would rather choose freedom than become a pawn of the family."

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