My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

Sure enough, it was Mrs. Gu who had seen big scenes. For a moment, Du Jingyi wondered if someone in the Gu family often got drunk at the dinner table?

After eating for less than half an hour, I saw that everyone was a little full.

Aunt Dou sent someone to clear the dining table and prepare tea.

The two people next to them, Shang Ji and Xing Zhao, had obviously fallen asleep. Fortunately, they slept very quietly and didn't make much noise.

Such a scene made the third aunt sigh with emotion.

It's been so many years, I can hardly remember the last time my father-in-law and Saburo were so drunk.

As soon as these words came out, her sad mood increased a lot.

Mrs. Xing and Xue Niang comforted her, but the fourth aunt and sister-in-law Liu seemed to be deep in thought and did not say anything more.

The originally cheerful atmosphere turned cold for a moment.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi could only change the subject.

It has snowed a lot in Sui'an City in the past two days. The mountains behind the General's Mansion can be piled up. In order to hold a banquet in two days, my granddaughter-in-law specially invited several masters from the North to build a snow scene. Grandma If you and your aunts like it, you can go and see it then.

A master who specializes in making snow scenes in the North?

This was the first time I heard about it, so the slightly sad atmosphere was brought back to curiosity.

Snow Lady is young, so she is naturally curious about these things.

So he said with a smile.

Sister-in-law Six must have a good idea. I'll go and see it tomorrow!

After saying this, he did not forget to pull the sleeves of the two aunts and sister-in-law, and said enthusiastically.

Aunts and sisters-in-law, let's go and see it together.

Several people couldn't resist Xue Niang's coquettishness, so they also smiled and nodded.

Seeing this, Mrs. Gu took an extra glance at Du Jingyi, with some satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

After sitting for a while, Shang Ji and Xing Zhao were sent back to their respective rooms to rest by the servants brought by Butler He.

It was almost time to break up the reception banquet here, but after seeing everyone getting ready to get up and leave, Mrs. Gu could sit still.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi also understood that he must have something to say to her.

So, after arranging everyone to leave, he said to Cherry behind him.

You go and guard outside. You are not allowed to come in without my order.

Yes, young lady.

Nanny Qin next to Mrs. Gu saw it and whispered softly.

Old madam, this slave has to go out first.

Well, go ahead.

yes.

After everyone left, only Mrs. Gu and Du Jingyi were left in the flower hall.

This was the first time the two of them were alone together, so it was somewhat awkward.

But Du Jingyi had even met Queen Guo, so when facing Mrs. Gu, although he was a little nervous, he didn't show it.

Seeing her relatively calm appearance, Mrs. Gu smiled lightly and said.

The general's residence is well managed. I can see that you are someone who knows how to live.

Thank you grandma for the compliment.

I deliberately left you here to talk alone today. Do you know why?

My granddaughter-in-law doesn't know, so she asked her grandmother for advice.

When she heard this, Mrs. Gu glanced at Du Jingyi intently, as if she wanted to see whether she really didn't know or pretended not to know.

But although Du Jingyi is young, he has a lot of experience in business.

After so many years, disguise has become an indispensable thing for her, so even pretending to be innocent is traceless.

Looking at each other in silence, Du Jingyi didn't feel guilty.

Seeing this, Mrs. Gu gave up her suspicion and sighed softly.

My old lady is a little bit cautious.

After hearing this, Du Jingyi roughly understood that what he was going to talk about today was probably about cousin Lang.

Fortunately, she got confirmation from her husband at noon, so she felt confident.

She wanted to see how the Gu family planned to speak?

As a result, I heard Mrs. Gu say with a sigh.

I have seen endless prosperity and smooth sailing in my life, but that was only a few years ago. My mother's family is noble, my husband's family is glorious, my family is full of children and grandchildren, and my family is safe and sound. I can boldly say that the country will be prosperous. Not many people are as comfortable as I am.

At that time, my thoughts about Shao Yu were that I hoped that he could realize his full talents, find someone to grow old with, and live a more comfortable life.

Mrs. Gu was recalling the past while talking, while Du Jingyi listened quietly and didn't say much.

But God didn't give me or Shaoyu this chance, and the Gu family collapsed. At that time, I couldn't hold on anymore, and neither could his aunts. I originally planned to go with the old and young men of the Gu family. But Shaoyu saved us.

Du Jingyi was slightly surprised when she heard this. She probably didn't expect to have such an experience.

Close relatives died at the same time, and those left behind no longer wanted to live.

At that time, he was still in his prime, yet he had to bear so much pressure.

Thinking of this, Du Jingyi felt even more distressed.

But then, Mrs. Gu chuckled and continued.

Those who have experienced death have nothing to fear. The reason why I am still holding on now is because of Lang'er and Shao Yu.

Although Shang Zhiping and Xue Niang are also of her bloodline, they are different from the friendship that Shang Ji and Gu Xiaolang have had since childhood.

So, I hope that the two of them can get along well. Do you understand what I mean?

Du Jingyi's heart felt cold. Mrs. Gu was heartbroken when she came up. What else could she do?

Even if she is not happy, it seems that this cousin Lang has to marry in, right?

Thinking of this, her face darkened.

While watching Mrs. Gu exert her power, she was also struggling.

But during the day, Shang Ji's words were like an invisible source of support that gave her the courage to face Mrs. Gu, so she thought for a moment before speaking.

Grandma's wife understands what she means, but I don't want to, and I don't allow cousin Lang to enter the general's house.

Hearing this, Mrs. Gu deliberately darkened her face, looked at Du Jingyi in surprise and said.

My old lady has patiently told you so much, but you still don't understand, do you? Do you think you can stop me? If I open my mouth, Shaoyu will only agree. Do you really think you are so important and capable of defeating me? Can he live up to the kindness shown to him by the Gu family?

Every word was weighed down like a mountain of iron.

If it were anyone else, I'm afraid that Mrs. Gu's pressure would have forced her to have no way out.

But Du Jingyi is Du Jingyi. Not only does she have a way to retreat, she also has no desire to retreat at this moment.

He said to Mrs. Gu more seriously.

The general will definitely remember my grandmother's kindness and will repay it, but this is not a condition for the grandson's daughter-in-law to compromise. Not to mention that the general has no intention of marrying cousin Lang, and it is impossible to welcome her into the general's mansion. Even if it is possible, then the grandson's daughter-in-law will He is not someone who can wrong himself.”