Chapter 116 Gu Menxi

Hearing this, even the usually optimistic Xing Zhao looked a little gloomy, not to mention Mrs. Xing.

He sighed and then said.

"It's still the same. All the children in the family are vegetarians and chanting Buddhist scriptures. The whole Gu family is so quiet that you can't hear any sound. I have persuaded them several times, but it's useless..."

"Aunt's health doesn't look as good as before. Although she is not as sad as some sisters-in-law, the more she holds it in, the more worried I am."

Hearing this, Shang Ji's face also darkened a lot.

When he was still in the Gu family in Jinling, there was no place that was not lively and full of laughter.

But since the family died for the country, everything can't go back.

Shang Ji clenched his fists, and his whole body exuded sadness.

Du Jingyi felt it, but didn't know where to comfort her to soothe these pains.

After a moment of silence, Shang Ji spoke.

"When the general's mansion is repaired, I will take my grandmother and the others to live here."

No matter what, having them by my side can be a bit of comfort.

After hearing this, Mrs. Xing smiled bitterly and shook her head.

"You know your aunt's temper. How could she be willing to leave Jinling City and move into your general's mansion?"

She spoke the truth.

That place is the foundation of the Gu family, and there are traces of the men of the Gu family.

It is simply a fantasy to ask them to give up those and move out of Jinling City.

"I think my grandmother will not want to stay for a long time, but if it is for the eighth sister's coming-of-age ceremony, you can keep my grandmother and several aunts for a few more days."

Du Jingyi mentioned it, Shang Ji glanced at her and thought it was a good idea.

After hearing this, Mrs. Xing also nodded and said.

"Go and see the letter. Maybe my aunt and several sisters-in-law are willing to go north."

After hearing this, Xue Niang volunteered.

"Let me write the letter. Grandma always loves me and will definitely come."

That's right. Ever since Mrs. Gu passed away, Mrs. Gu has placed all her love for her daughter on her granddaughter.

So if Xue Niang wrote a letter, maybe she could really invite her.

But it's a tiring journey, and I don't know if they can handle it.

So Xing Zhao mentioned it.

"If the great grandmother wants to go north, then I will pick them up. Anyway, I am very familiar with both places. I will bring them here safely in a month at most."

Shang Ji had official business and could not leave Sui'an City at will, so Xing Zhao's words solved his difficulties.

Du Jingyi glanced at Xing Zhao, and then at Shang Zhiping.

It has to be said that God has his own arrangements.

A few days ago, they were still worried about the "master". Look, the person who came to the door, don't waste it.

However, this matter was only discussed between the couple in private, and they had not officially told their eldest sister-in-law.

Anyway, it would take some time to send the letter and then receive it.

Take your time, don't rush.

After solving this problem, Shang Ji had the mind to ask Mrs. Xing about the purpose of their trip to the north.

The mother and son said that there were things to deal with at home, but what exactly was this matter, they had not yet asked.

There were too many people just now, so it was not easy to ask.

Now that only their family was there, he naturally wanted to know.

"Aunt went north this time, is there something important to do?"

Who knew that Mrs. Xing was the same as Xing Zhao, both laughing and not saying much.

"Well, it's just dealing with some family affairs, it's not a big deal. If there is really trouble, I will definitely come to you, don't worry."

Seeing this, Shang Ji knew that this matter would not be simple.

Even the family members had to hide a little, either it was related to the royal family or it was related to the secrets of the house.

Shang Ji understood, and Du Jingyi naturally understood it too.

Sister-in-law Liu was not stupid either, and understood about 70% of what he said.

Only Shang Zhiping and Xue Niang were still amused by Xing Zhao.

They hadn't been so happy for a long time.

Listening to this long-lost laughter, Shang Ji and Du Jingyi saw some tranquility before the storm from Mrs. Xing's eyes, which refused to speak.

As the clustered flowers gradually withered, the weather in Sui'an City became colder and colder.

After the bustle of the Duke's Mansion returned to calm, the things in Xitang Courtyard also became trivial.

For example, if you need to change into winter dresses and cloaks, everyone's clothes also need to be changed carefully.

Every winter, the servants have two new coats to change.

They are all made by the Lujudai embroiderers.

Although the style is simple, the material is good. The cotton inside is stuffed with enough cotton, so it is warm and not too bulky to wear in winter, and it is also convenient for work.

Now the row of new clothes are neatly placed in the corridor, waiting for the servants to line up to take them, so today's Xitang Courtyard is more lively than ever before.

Although some excited whispers, that was before Du Jingyi came out.

When she just walked out of the door, the servants in the whole courtyard stood neatly and didn't say a word.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi was happy.

After all, such rules are what a noble courtyard should have.

If they are all like those sneaky and gossipy people outside the East Courtyard, it would be a disaster to keep them.

Thinking of this, I admired He Guanjia and Dou Mama even more.

In the future, the general's mansion will probably be able to live a peaceful life.

So he smiled and said.

"Today we are distributing winter clothes. The rules are the same as before. Two sets for each person. When we go to the general's mansion, there will be other arrangements. You have all been with Dongyuan for many years. You are also trusted by the general and me. I hope you will not forget your original intention and work hard."

After saying that, he raised his hand.

The maid Yingtao stepped forward and stood side by side with Lu Ju.

One person distributes, and the other is responsible for signing with handprints.

It is quite harmonious.

However, in addition to winter clothes, everyone also got a small purse.

It doesn't look very eye-catching, but it still has some weight in the hand.

Everyone was puzzled when seeing this.

But Cai Mama, who was standing next to her, smiled with a little curved eyebrows and said.

"This purse contains a little gift from the young lady. Moving is imminent, so you should all be more careful."

Seeing this, the servants all looked very happy.

This small but heavy reward must be either gold or silver, otherwise it would not be so easy to put it in copper coins.

Some of the curious ones quietly opened it and took a look.

Sure enough, there were some gold melon seeds inside. If you counted carefully, it was equivalent to their half-year wages.

Such a generous reward naturally made everyone excited.

Loyalty does not mean poverty. In Du Jingyi's view, loyalty needs enough silver to satisfy it.

This way it can last longer.

After everyone received what they deserved, they all thanked their young lady respectfully.

Following her, the good days will not stop in the future.

Therefore, everyone was eager to work in the general's mansion as soon as possible.

The mood was much higher.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi waved his hand and asked everyone to disperse.