Chapter 187: Looking Back on the Past

Fourth aunt never thought that a woman's only way out was to get married. Even if there was only this one way to choose, she would choose someone who could support her and walk hand in hand with her.

Rather than the "best" choice after weighing the pros and cons, she had no initiative.

Her words made Gu Xiaolang tearful.

She threw herself into the arms of her fourth aunt and cried.

It was because the love and concern of the elders in the family for her were beyond everything, so sometimes Gu Xiaolang didn't even want to marry out.

When she cried, the third aunt also cried, and everyone in the room was full of sorrow.

When Shang Ji came over, he happened to see this scene.

Standing outside the house, he didn't dare to push the door in.

If he hadn't met Du Jingyi, I'm afraid he might really marry this cousin for the Gu family in the end.

But that was not what he wanted.

Therefore, no matter how much he couldn't bear it, he would not disturb her at this time, turned around and left, leaving very decisively.

After returning to Xitang Courtyard, the eldest sister-in-law Liu and aunt Xing had already left.

Therefore, only Du Jingyi leaned on the couch, wanting to rest for a while.

When she saw Shang Ji coming in, she saw that he didn't look good, so Du Jingyi was a little confused.

Isn't the banquet today good?

So she asked softly.

"General, what's the matter?"

Shang Ji walked up and sat down beside her, as if only in this way could a slightly guilty heart relax.

"I originally wanted to go to Xulai Courtyard to see my grandmother, but I heard their conversation at the door. The Guo family is interested in cousin Lang, but my grandmother and fourth aunt are very opposed."

"Oppose?"

Although Du Jingyi could also see some of the thoughts of Mrs. Gu, she was still a little surprised by such direct opposition.

"Well, they don't want cousin Lang to marry for family matters. They are afraid that she will not live well in the future and there will be no chance to divorce."

Hearing this, Du Jingyi also understood their concerns.

But even though she understood, she didn't quite agree with it.

There has never been a relationship in this world that can be independent. Even if Shang Ji is so powerful, it is because of the Gu family that he is what he is today.

The same goes for the marriage with the Guo family.

Instead of worrying about the future life, it is better to lay a solid foundation from the beginning.

In the eyes of outsiders, the Guo family, the Gu family and the forces represented by Shang Ji have long been the prince's party, so whether to marry or not actually does not affect the views of outsiders.

Perhaps there is also the problem that the Gu family knows Gu Xiaolang's feelings, so they are unwilling to force it.

But in Du Jingyi's opinion, this marriage is indeed a good one.

Since many people in the Gu family have concerns and are unwilling to accept it, then Xue Niang can take a look.

First, you don't have to marry far away, and second, you will be loved by more people.

It's just that everything about the Guo family's Silang is suitable, so the only thing to examine is the character.

This point, she, a woman in the back house, is really beyond her ability.

Therefore, she told Shang Ji the purpose of her sister-in-law's visit today.

After listening, Shang Ji was silent.

A housewarming banquet at the general's mansion made the Guo family's Silang a hot commodity.

Shang Ji and Du Jingyi and his wife had not expected this.

But since the problem has been put forward, they have to solve it.

So, Shang Ji thought about it and said.

"Since my grandmother and the others have no intention of the Guo family, then forget about this matter. I will meet the prince another day and talk about Xue Niang indirectly. One is my cousin and the other is my sister. No matter which one it is, I think His Royal Highness will be happy to see it happen."

After hearing this, Du Jingyi also agreed very much.

However, the couple's idea was good, but things in this world are always tortuous and unexpected.

After the housewarming banquet, they rested for two days.

The general's mansion went to the manor in Wuling with a large force.

What was said to the public was that Madam Gu was not feeling well and needed to rest for a few days.

Everyone knew that there were many hot spring pools in Wuling, so they didn't find it strange, except that the Duke's Mansion was scolded again.

The carriages of the General's Mansion set off one after another, and with Shang Ji's personal guards following behind, they occupied half of the street.

It was just that they were all warm and polite people, so there was no big fluctuation.

On the contrary, the Duke's Mansion had done nothing these days, as if it was being targeted, and was constantly being dug up and "dirty" water thrown.

In the Yunjin Courtyard.

Princess Fu was angry, and Madam Wei and Shang Silang who were sitting next to her were also unhappy.

Silang's wife did not show up because she had to take care of Shang Zhihe.

As for the Duke Shang Yukuan, he just waved his sleeves and didn't ask anything.

So, at this moment, only Madam Wei's one daughter and two sons were present, naturally including the reluctant Shang Qilang.

"The rumors outside are so bad, they want to say that our family is all black-hearted, and your father doesn't care. I really have no choice, so I called you three siblings to come and give some advice."

Since Mrs. Gu fainted again and again because of the Wei family, the people who used to have more dealings with them have become polite.

The New Year is coming, and sending some bland New Year gifts is just following the old rules, not as serious and careful as before.

Mrs. Wei could sense that the circle of ladies in Sui'an City was intentionally or unintentionally alienating her.

This was not a good thing, especially since Qilang was about to take the imperial examination, and it was time to make connections.

Last time, he was blocked at the door by Shang Ji and could not get in.

And now, he was repeatedly rejected at the poetry meeting, which made Shang Qilang very sad.

And the situation of the Princess of Fu was not much better.

Originally, she was able to get some respect in front of everyone because of her dependence on the Prince of Fu's Mansion and Princess Yuehua. Now, because of the attitude of Mrs. Gu, many people were not in harmony with her. She was always a fierce person and could not stand it.

So, she spoke.

"Mother, why don't we ask my grandfather's family to hold a banquet? In our own territory, it's natural to want to save some face."

"I have thought about it, but now it's only a few days away from the New Year. How can we hold a banquet? We have to wait until after the Lantern Festival."

Mrs. Wei was also anxious, but she had to hold back her punches. She was also holding her breath.

"And I have also asked my father and brother carefully. They mean to use Jialian's coming-of-age ceremony to hold a big one. Can't the Gu family invite people from the royal family? The same is true for the Wei family. The same invitation will not be sent to the general's mansion. Since they want to tear their faces apart, we don't have to be polite."

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