What shocked Huarong even more was that not only did the Gu family put on a show, but even her friends knew about it. Lin Heqing even ran over to see her.
However, in order to hide the fact that she was a woman disguised as a man, Huarong never brought anyone home. Lin Heqing did not see Huarong.
This time, she could not go out even if she wanted to.
Huarong could only follow behind Gu Changan and watch him read, write, and tidy up the plants.
"Anin, have you heard of 'High Mountain and Flowing Water'?"
She had heard of some modern songs, even those from the 90s. However, 'High Mountain and Flowing Water' was too old. She shook her head. "No, why?"
"I just got the music score. Do you want to hear it?"
Huarong nodded. "Of course. My Brother Seven is the best at playing the guqin."
Huarong was the most generous person in the Gu family. Gu Changan felt that her praises should not be taken seriously.
Although she had never heard of it, she had read about it. Huarong remembered the phrase, 'High Mountain and Flowing Water'. Unfortunately, she was not destined to be Gu Changan's soulmate. Perhaps she was more suited to be a playboy. As she listened, she fell asleep on the table.
When Gu Changan finished the song, he looked up and saw that his sister had already fallen asleep. There was even some saliva on the table. He shook his head and said to the attendant beside him, "She always likes to sleep on her stomach. She's drooling. Get a nanny to send her back to her room."
The Gu family was harmonious and there had never been any problems. Huarong had been relieved over the years. Therefore, she slept like a log and did not even know that she was being moved back.
After moving Huarong away, Gu Qing came to report, "Seventh Young Master, the Yue family sent a visiting card."
Gu Changan frowned slightly. "Which Yue family?"
"The Minister's Yue family." Gu Qing replied.
Gu Changan did not accept the visiting card in Gu Qing's hand. It was too important. He hesitated and did not know whether to accept it or not. However, since the visiting card had been sent to the Gu family, he had to accept it.
He heaved a long sigh and accepted the invitation.
When Huarong woke up, she felt that the mansion was much more lively, as if there was going to be a happy occasion. While Shuxiu was combing her hair, she asked, "Are there guests? Which relative? "
"Miss, it's not a relative coming to visit. It's the son of the Minister's family who wants to see the Seventh Young Master. The invitation has been sent and he'll be here tomorrow. The manor is preparing." Shuxiu answered cheerfully. Although the Gu family was wealthy, they did not have a backer with real power. If they could gain the favor of the minister, they would see who would dare to bully their young master in the future.
However, Huarong's thoughts were different from hers. Shangshu Ling's family was one of the most prominent families in Jinling. Why would they want to get close to a mid-level merchant for no reason?
"Which Yue Clan Young Master came?"
"Young Lord Yue, Miss, Madam said that you want to see her too." Shuxiu inserted the last twined branch hairpin into her hair bun and wittily continued to chatter, "I heard that Young Lord Yue is very handsome and elegant. He's very handsome."
"Is he more handsome than me?" Huarong asked in a threatening tone.
Shuxiu immediately changed her words. She was very discerning. "Of course he's not as handsome as the Seventh Young Master."
Huarong was satisfied this time and did not continue to make things difficult for her. She got up and patted the wrinkled skirt on her butt and walked out. She searched the study of the fifth branch but could not find Gu Changan. She then went to the second branch but still could not find him. "Where's Brother Seven?"
Gu Qing, who was caught by her, came and went in a hurry. He seemed to be busy with something. "Miss, the Seventh Young Master is in the first master's study."
Huarong waved her hand. "Go do your work."
Old Madam Gu, Madam Huang, actually had five sons. It was a pity that medical skills were not advanced in this era, and the third and fourth sons had all died young. When the two uncles died, they were around seven or nine years old. The Gu family had already built a courtyard for the two of them. It was a pity that the two of them were not lucky enough to marry and have children in the newly built courtyard.
Later on, the first and second uncles married one after another and gave birth to sons. The Old Man's desire to have a granddaughter was unprecedentedly strong. Fortunately, the fifth brother had a daughter. Therefore, the courtyard was moved to the place closest to the Xiangtan Courtyard.
The first uncle was moved to the furthest courtyard. Huarong walked for a long time before arriving.
The Yue Clan was a Prominent Clan. It was a true scholarly family, the Wu Yi Clan, which was a hundred streets ahead of the Gu Clan. At this time, the second master of the Gu Clan, the fifth master, and even the eldest, second, and third cousins were all present.
Originally, the study was an important place. No matter which clan it was in, the girls were not allowed to easily set foot in it. However, the Gu Clan was different. The Gu Clan only had one pearl, but there were many study rooms. The servants knew which was more important.
Huarong put her ear to the door and heard the second uncle say, "Lou Daren of the Merchant Department is the Minister's student. Big brother said that he met him yesterday when he went to visit the Yue Clan. The next day, he received the quota for the Merchant Department. Now, the Yue Clan's young master is here to visit again. Is there something going on …"
He did not finish his sentence, but everyone understood what he meant. The Gu Clan did not rely on luck to get to where they were today.
After a long time, Gu Weikai's voice sounded. "The princes are fighting fiercely. The Minister has always been neutral, so there's nothing to be afraid of. The gift I sent was also reasonable and did not exceed the tolerance of the Imperial Court. The quota for the Merchant Department was not obtained by us. We did not bribe Lou Daren. We just need to do our job well."
"Father is right. It's not right to reject the quota that the Merchant Department gave us. We still have to do business in Jinling. We can't afford to offend them." These words were said by the eldest cousin brother, Gu Changrui. He was the oldest among the brothers and had a family long ago. Now, his children were already old enough to buy soy sauce.
"But I still feel that something is wrong. I'm very anxious." Gu Weicong said.
Huarong had been leaning against the door for too long. Her bones were stiff. Gu Zhong, who came to report, came over and bowed. "Miss, why don't you go in?"
Huarong was shocked. The door was pushed open. When the door opened, everyone in the room turned to look at her. She saw her father's beautiful face in the middle of a family meeting.
Gu Weikai did not take it seriously and continued the meeting. Huarong sneaked behind Gu Changan and whispered, "Brother Seven, what are you talking about? Why is my father sleeping? "
Gu Changan lowered his voice and replied, "Actually, I want to sleep too, but my father is very strict."
The two of them thought that their voices were very soft, but in fact, the people around them all heard them, so all eyes were fixed on them. Hua Rong was fine because she was used to it, but Gu Changan felt uncomfortable all over because of the stares, so he unkindly woke up Fifth Uncle who was sleeping soundly.
Gu Weiren woke up and thought that the meeting was over. He stood up and walked out. After two steps, he saw Huarong and said, "Anin, that Young Lord Yue is a girl. Remember to dress up as Brother Seven tomorrow. Don't miss anything."
Huarong's eyes widened. Huh? Shocked.
After he finished speaking, he strode out. As soon as he stepped out of the door, a deep voice sounded behind him. "Fifth Brother!"
"Big Brother, is there anything else?" Gu Weiren yawned. His spring sleepiness was getting worse.
Gu Weiren shook his head. Other people did not know what to do with foppish brothers, but he did not know what to do with immortal brothers. "Just now, you said that Young Lord Yue is a girl?"
"Yes." Gu Weiren looked innocent.
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