novelraw Chapter 146 Severing the relationship between father and daughter
Chapter 146 Severing the relationship between father and daughter
"Huh? Why are people here again?" Mother Gu came out of the house and put a red seal in Su Wan's hand. Mother Gu had a big head: "Wan Wan, you go back to the house to rest. Huai and I To entertain.”
Gu Huaizhi had already seen someone coming from the door. He held Su Wan's hand and said, "She is my wife and should entertain guests with me."
Su Wan was stunned. Just now Gu Huaizhi said thank you. Now, why did he specifically keep her?
Gu's mother also couldn't understand. Gu Huaizhi felt sorry for Su Wan before and urged her to rest several times, saying that those people didn't need to pay attention. If someone is forced to stay today, could it be that the person coming is a big shot?
With this thought in mind, Mother Gu leaned toward the door and saw a man in his forties or fifties, wearing a dark green brocade robe, with a stout figure, a goatee, and a pair of narrow eyes with shrewd light. There was a beautiful little girl beside him, about fourteen or fifteen years old, wearing a green dress, elegant and gentle. There were five or six young men accompanying him, which showed that he was a well-off man.
But it shouldn't be.
The people who came before looked a bit wealthier than the people who came today. Gu Huaizhi's attitude was cold and not humble at all. Could it be that he valued this person so much today because it had a great background?
Gu's mother was not sure, so she stood behind Gu Huai and acted according to the opportunity.
"Gu Juren, you are outstanding in learning. You are only twenty years old now, and you are the youngest Jieyuan in our county. You are really a formidable person. Our county has produced many Juren, but Jieyuan is the first one in these decades." Mr. Qin came in with a loud voice, and said flatteringly: "Our county magistrate once asserted that you are not a creature of the pond, and it is indeed true. If you were not weak in health, you would have entered the capital and become a high official earlier. "
The butler was very discerning and ordered the boy to bring in a box.
The box was placed in front of Gu Huaizhi. The boy opened the box and placed several wooden boxes inside. The exquisite carvings on them already showed the value of the contents.
The boy opened the wooden boxes one by one. The first box contained a century-old ginseng. Every root was intact and of high quality.
The second box contained cordyceps.
The third box contains deer antlers.
The fourth box is a snow-white official swallow.
Everything is carefully selected, which shows how much the Qin family values Gu Huaizhi and how eager they are to make friends and cling to him.
Gu Huaizhi glanced at it lightly, his eyes unimpressed, as if this pile of treasures was nothing more than a pile of wood.
Mr. Qin frowned. The Gu family was very poor. Several squires came before them and they probably gave them a lot of good things. Therefore, if he spends a lot of money, he will definitely be able to impress Gu Huaizhi.
What happened was contrary to expectations, Gu Huaizhi's expression was cold. I don’t know if he is really dismissive, or if he is hiding his thoughts deeply?
He tended to the second option and gave the butler a look.
"Gu Juren, this is the centuries-old ginseng that my master asked someone to get for you. It will nourish your body." The butler smiled and said in a respectful manner: "My master's surname is Qin, and he is the largest grain merchant in the county. And the ship dealer." Then he introduced the woman on the side: "This is the apple of my eye, the third lady Qin Yuanyuan."
Qin Yuanyuan bowed slightly and said, "Master Gu."
Gu Huaizhi didn't even look at her, and said with a serious face: "Mr. Qin, take your things back."
"These are small things. Gu Juren just accept them. I have plenty of them in my house." Mr. Qin thought that Gu Huaizhi thought they were too valuable and felt unworthy of them, so he refused to accept them. "Don't feel any psychological pressure. The most important thing is to take good care of your body. If you are named on the gold list and win three yuan in a row, it will be the glory of our entire Guangling Mansion."
Gu Huaizhi said in a cold voice: "If I eat this hundred-year-old ginseng, I won't be able to live until next spring."
Master Qin's smile froze, and his expression suddenly turned ugly.
Qin Yuanyuan immediately came forward to smooth things over: "Mr. Gu, this is my father's kindness. Congratulations on your high school success. You can't eat ginseng, but you can use it to honor your aunt."
Mr. Qin's expression softened, and he looked at Qin Yuanyuan with eyes full of love: "Gu Juren, with your talents and virtues, you will definitely be able to be named on the gold medal list. In the future, there will be ups and downs in the officialdom, and there will be wise people around you who are good at dancing and can help you. "Assistant." He glanced at Su Wan and pointedly said: "Mrs. Gu comes from a well-known family and lost her mother when she was young. She probably doesn't understand this kind of human relationship. Otherwise, how could she be so rude when a guest comes to the door? Not even a cup of tea?"
"I appreciate you very much. You can let Yuanyuan stay and teach Mrs. Gu some rules."
Master Qin wanted to give Qin Yuanyuan to Gu Huaizhi, but he couldn't say this directly. As a man, Gu Huaizhi couldn't understand it.
Gu's mother immediately became angry. Before she could curse and drive the person out, Gu Huaizhi spoke.
"I don't have to worry about my housework, Mr. Qin. Mr. Qin came uninvited, what kind of guest do you think he is? You disturbed our tranquility. Madam never closed the door to thank the guests, which gave you some face." Gu Huaizhi looked at Qin coldly. Yuanyuan, a hint of sarcasm appeared on her lips: "My wife was taught by the Queen. Does Mr. Qin mean that the Queen did not teach her well?"
Mr. Qin's expression changed dramatically, cold sweat broke out, and he immediately changed his words: "I... Gu Juren, you misunderstood, I never meant this. It's just that my daughter admires Mrs. Gu very much and wants to ask her to teach her the rules of the capital."
Qin Yuanyuan said in a soft voice: "Mr. Gu, my father definitely didn't mean to look down on Sister Su. He said that I was dull and wanted me to learn the rules from my sister. If I enter the capital in the future, it would be a joke."
"My mother-in-law has an only daughter, Miss Qin. Please respect yourself." Gu Huaizhi showed impatience in his brows and thanked the guests: "She can't teach stupid people, please come back."
Qin Yuanyuan's face turned green and red, feeling embarrassed. Her almond-shaped eyes were filled with mist, looking pitiful.
"Gu Huaizhi, I respect you as a judge, and I just promoted you. Don't you know what's good and what's wrong!" Mr. Qin's heart surged with anger, hating that Gu Huaizhi didn't show any mercy, but he was just a son of a poor family, and he just passed the exam. , being so arrogant, in his opinion, being praised by others is too inflated, and he doesn’t know what to say!
He sneered, pointed at Su Wan and said: "Do you think that by marrying the eldest daughter of the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, you can climb a high branch and rise to the top? Are you dreaming! Dingyuan Marquis has announced to the public that he will sever the father-daughter relationship with Su Wan! I'll give it to you You are shameless, just don’t regret it!”
Mr. Qin glanced at Gu Huaizhi, Su Wan, and Gu's mother with cold eyes, and flicked his sleeves: "Let's go!"
"Wait!" Su Wan called Master Qin.
Master Qin felt proud. He knew that the Gu family would regret it as soon as the news came out.
Su Wan: "You said Marquis Dingyuan severed the father-daughter relationship with me? Does everyone in the capital know about this?"