My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

(5)

Then he said it word for word.

The sky is high and the sea is vast, there is always a place for her. If I want my granddaughter-in-law to stay in this back house and spend her whole life fighting with others, I don't want to.

When she finished saying this, Mrs. Gu's slightly clenched fists finally loosened, but she still asked with great pressure in her words.

Really don't want to?

I don't want to.

No?

No.

The conversation between the two was concise and clear, but it made Mrs. Gu relieved.

Suddenly, he burst out laughing, his eyes looking at Du Jingyi full of relief and approval.

Okay, if Yunhe had had your courage back then, Dongyuan would not have been suppressed to this point. If the Liu family had been as decisive as you, Ping'er would not have been so cowardly. Anyone who can stand by Shaoyu's side will naturally As it should be!”

Du Jingyi finally understood after seeing Mrs. Gu's changes before and after.

Are you testing her emotionally?

She couldn't help but feel relieved for herself. Fortunately, she had a little temper during lunch, which made her clearly understand what her husband was thinking.

Otherwise, based on her past temperament, I'm afraid she would really have to accept it.

Originally, she had never thought about having the back house of the General's Mansion to herself, but now she has had heart-to-heart talks with her husband several times, and the two of them have made a commitment to each other.

Since the back house is so quiet, she doesn't want many people to destroy it.

Are you scared?

Scared.

At this moment, Du Jingyi had determined what Mrs. Gu thought about her, so she naturally revealed what should be revealed.

Sure enough, Mrs. Gu kindly pulled her to sit next to her, then touched her hair and said.

You were not chosen by me personally, so I am always worried. Although I know that Shaoyu has recognized you, I am not sure whether you have recognized him as well. Life is very long. You two have just begun. You will meet again in the future. A lot of hardships.”

If you can't handle an old woman like me, then you are not suitable to stand beside Shaoyu and accompany him.

Today's test is just to see your determination. Now my old lady has seen it too. I am very happy that you will be by his side in the future. This child has experienced too many hardships. I hope that you will be sweet in the future.

Mrs. Gu's words were sincere and joyful.

Du Jingyi could see that this was someone who was sincerely good to Shang Ji, so she was willing to respect and love this grandmother like a husband.

So he nodded and replied in the affirmative.

Grandma, don't worry. My grandson-in-law will definitely work side by side with the general and stay with her for the rest of her life.

When Mrs. Gu heard this, she seemed to remember that she had made a lifelong covenant with her husband many years ago.

It's a pity that we couldn't reach the last step after all.

But what Marshal Gu left behind will be something she will never forget in her lifetime.

After the two of them settled their knot, Mrs. Gu didn't hide it and said to Du Jingyi.

Leave Lang'er's matter to her. She will be able to figure it out after being sick for ten and a half days. Don't take it to heart.

The two of them knew what was going on.

Du Jingyi was not someone who insisted on asking the truth, so he was happy to pretend to be naive.

The city of Jinling is warm, but the city of An is cold. It is normal for cousin Lang not to be too cold for a while. She can rest for a few more days. When she is well, grandson's wife will arrange for everyone to go to the lake. The Lantern Festival Lantern Festival will be held on the lake. The most beautiful thing is when you look inside the boat.

Hearing this, Mrs. Gu felt like she was in another world.

I haven't seen the Lantern Festival Lantern Festival in several years. Okay, you can arrange it this year.

Yes, Grandma.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and Du Jingyi felt the love and concern from his elders.

In Xitang Courtyard.

When Shang Ji woke up, it was already dark.

Du Jingyi beside her was not sleeping soundly. As soon as he moved here, she woke up over there.

Then he stood up and asked worriedly.

General, are you feeling better?

This wine is aged, so although it is very intoxicating, it does not cause headaches easily.

After drinking the hangover soup and taking a long nap, I naturally felt a lot more awake.

Then he shook his head and said.

I'm fine, but you, how can you sleep with such a strong smell of alcohol? Tomorrow I'll ask Butler He to move a couch in the wing. If I drink too much, I can just leave it there, so as not to make you uncomfortable.

If it were in the past, Du Jingyi would have sent him to the study long ago without Shang Ji having to say anything.

How could he let Butler He help him into the bedroom?

But now, even if the smell of alcohol on his body has not dissipated, Du Jingyi's smell has turned into an intoxicating aroma.

I'm fine. General, do you want to take a shower?

Shang Ji looked up at the sky outside, and then asked.

Is it time?

It's just past two.

Shang Ji didn't expect to sleep until now, so he got up and said.

It's good to wash it off. I'll ask the maid to change your bed quilt.

After saying that, he turned over and got out of bed. The smell of wine suddenly broke into Du Jingyi's nose. It really didn't smell good.

So she covered it with her hands.

Seeing this, Shang Ji felt annoyed for a while, and then left quickly.

Cherry who was keeping watch at night woke up immediately when she heard the noise. She stood up still a little confused and listened to Shang Ji's instructions.

Go and change the bedding. The smell of wine is too strong, making it uncomfortable for the young lady to sleep.

Yes, General.

Then he went to wash up next door, and soon he heard the sound of rushing water.

This time, not to mention his spirit, even Du Jingyi's was washed away.

Fortunately, she slept for a while in the afternoon, so she was not very sleepy at the moment.

After turning on the lamp again, she sat on the couch and watched Cherry change the quilt.

I felt quite sweet in my heart, but I still said it.

You should sleep more tomorrow and let Li Zhu come over to take care of you. Your body won't be able to bear it if you keep going through it like this.

Cherry was quick with her hands and feet and got it done in a hurry.

Then he smiled and said.

My slave is not tired, it's just a matter of fact, but Li Zhu has to practice for two hours every day, even in such heavy snowy days, so she falls asleep every time to let her rest more. it is true.

Hearing this, Du Jingyi felt a little distressed.

Poor little Li Zhu...

Don't worry too much, young lady. When she succeeds in the future, we will have a very capable female guard by our side. That would be very honorable.

Speaking of this, Cherry also felt very confident.

The Du family has never thought that they should be slaves for the rest of their lives, so when they teach their servants, they usually hope that they can have some skills.

Therefore, she was very happy that Li Zhu could be found.

Even though she may feel tired sometimes, following and serving the young lady makes her feel at ease.

Hearing this, Du Jingyi also laughed.

Li Zhu couldn't help but picture Li Zhu in military uniform, looking very dashing.

(6)

While the master and servant were talking, they saw that Shang Ji had returned from washing.

Everyone is much refreshed than before, but the water stains on the hair are still dripping.

Yingying moved to help, but Shang Ji avoided it.

Finally, Du Jingyi smiled and said.

General, let Cherry do it. She can do it faster and we can rest first.

Du Jingyi wanted to help, but she had already tried several times and was stopped by Shang Ji. She had no choice but to let Yingying do it.

After hearing what his wife said, Shang Ji obeyed.

Cherry's movements were skillful and quick, and in a short time, more than half of Shang Ji's hair was done.

The couple couldn't sleep at the moment, so they just started playing chess again.

In the middle of the night, they were really in a good mood.

It's just that if you play against the bad chess basket for another three years, you won't make much progress.

Du Jingyi muttered as he watched one of his chess pieces being eaten.

I'm going to find a chess master to teach me tomorrow. Otherwise, I'll play against generals every day and lose often. It's really boring.

After hearing this, Shang Ji really didn't know whether he should take the next step.

But in the end, the idea of ​​doting on his wife defeated his reason.

So he took a random step and was surrounded by a crowd.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi was not very happy.

The general doesn't need to take such a position to fool me. Aren't you rushing to give me chess pieces to eat?

Shang Ji was helpless now.

It doesn't matter whether you are ruthless or loose.

So he thought about it and made some suggestions.

Maybe you can ask your fourth aunt to come over and teach you someday. She once studied with Mr. Li, the chess master, so she will have no problem teaching our idiot apprentice.

Fourth aunt studied under the chess master?

Well, she was once a fierce general in the Gu family army.

But later on, because all the boys in the family died in the battle, he became discouraged and never went to war again.

Hearing this, Du Jingyi was a little impressed.

No wonder she has such a good drinking capacity, and no wonder Du Jingyi sees something different from ordinary ladies in her courage and boldness.

I never thought that she was a female general!

It's a good thing. If my fourth aunt is willing to teach me, I will study hard. I don't believe that I am so smart. I can't even learn how to play chess!

Hearing this, Shang Ji also laughed.

Some things don't mean you can do everything if you are smart.

Take him for example, he also feels that he is a god with his troops, but for some reason he makes no progress on the chessboard.

Otherwise, his fourth aunt had taught him some things when he was in the army.

It's a pity that famous teachers may not produce great disciples.

While talking and laughing, Shang Ji's hair was almost dry.

The couple now felt a little sleepy, so they put down their chess pieces, got on the bed, and fell asleep hugging each other after a while.

Sleep until dawn.

Shang Ji was already at home, so naturally he had nothing to do.

Du Jingyi is pregnant, so she has nothing to worry about.

The couple slept well, but they didn't know that the people in the general's mansion were in a very difficult situation at the moment.

The Duke Shang Yukuan and his wife asked to see Mrs. Gu, so logically they should be invited in.

But they are all from Dongyuan, how could they not know how tense the situation was before.

So I really don’t dare to put it in easily.

In the end, I had to report to Butler He to see if he should ask the general for instructions before making any plans.

Butler He hurriedly went to Xitang Courtyard and heard that the two of them hadn't gotten up yet. After thinking about it, he went straight to Xu Lai Courtyard.

Since they are coming to see Mrs. Gu, they must also check whether Mrs. Gu is happy to see them.

In Xu Lai's courtyard, Mrs. Gu got up early.

At this moment, he was having breakfast under the care of Nanny Qin and Gu Xiaolang.

After listening to what Butler He said, his expression was as calm as ever.

However, Gu Xiaolang next to him was a little unhappy and said with a cold face.

The Duke of Guo has the nerve to come to our house? When my aunt's body was still cold, he hurriedly asked Wei to be his wife. In all these years, he has never been to Jinling City and visited our family once. Now I remember to do so. You have a grandmother as your mother-in-law? How should you pretend to be?

Gu Xiaolang's anger could not be directed against his cousin and cousin-in-law, nor against his family members.

Naturally, he had to vent his anger to Shang Yukuan and Mrs. Wei. What's more, he wished he could step forward and whip a few whips to vent his anger.

Butler He actually meant the same thing. Anyway, Dongyuan has now established its own business.

There is no need to have much contact with the people in the Duke's Mansion, as long as you can get along with it in terms of face.

So he also agreed that there was no need to meet.

However, the two of them wanted to talk about it, and it was Mrs. Gu who made the final decision.

As a result, she finished the porridge in her hand and said lightly.

Please come in, Mr. Guo.

grandmother……

yes.

Gu Xiaolang's face fell when she saw that she couldn't stop him, but there was nothing she could do.

I could only watch helplessly as Butler He hurried away.

This is the first time that Duke Shang Yukuan and Mrs. Wei have entered the general's house.

In comparison, their Duke's Mansion is not impressive enough.

Mrs. Wei looked at the scenery and furnishings along the way with a gentle smile on her face, but her teeth itched with hatred in her heart.

I think all the gold rewarded by His Majesty turned into the spring breeze and drizzle and was engraved on the general's mansion.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have burned Dongyuan, leaving no escape route for themselves.

Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Butler He's voice ringing faintly.

My lord, Mrs. Wei, Xu Laiyuan has arrived.

Shang Yukuan's heart trembled at the thought of meeting his mother-in-law, whom he had not had much contact with for many years.

If he had a choice, he wouldn't want to go through this.

But when it came to Mrs. Gu going north to live in the General's Mansion, he couldn't even pretend to be confused for a few days.

No matter what, the Gu family and the merchant are always related by marriage.

Those who come one day early or one day late still have to see each other.

Therefore, at Mrs. Wei's suggestion, she went out early this morning.

He took a deep breath, glanced at Mrs. Wei, and then saw her nodding, which relieved a lot of tension.

Let's go and meet my mother-in-law.

Yes, sir.

After he said this, Mrs. Wei also stepped forward.

After a while, he walked to the door of the main room and Butler He shouted loudly.

The Duke has arrived, and Mrs. Wei has arrived.

No matter when or where they were, they had never called Mrs. Wei the Duke's wife. After all, this was Mrs. Gu's position.

Even if she has left, she cannot change.

Hearing this voice, the curtain opened from the inside, and Nanny Qin stood inside and said calmly.

My lord, please.

Shang Yukuan smiled and walked inside with a bit of embarrassment and nervousness.