dkrc Chapter 1334: Settling All Accounts
Chapter 1334: Settling All Accounts
"Got it, let’s hurry up and go." Gu Jinli urged.
Qin San Lang obediently didn’t stay any longer, he went out to the outer room and waited there, listening to the sounds from the inner room, thinking that if she needed help, he would go in to assist her.
However, Gu Jinli is not disabled, does she need help putting on clothes?
Nevertheless, it was indeed a challenge to dress today... Gu Jinli took two deep breaths before her clothes were properly put on, and she opened the door to come out.
Qin San Lang had been standing outside the door waiting for her. Seeing her dressed in a white long skirt paired with a red lined jacket, he smiled and said, "Nice."
Gu Jinli smiled and said, "Looking good is secondary; the main thing is not to be discourteous. We have to meet Madam Guo."
She then called him, "Hurry and brush your teeth and wash your face, it’s getting late."
Qin San Lang nodded and unlocked a door on the right side, which led to the bathing room, "There’s hot water in the bath, heated with the stove."
Both Xiao Yu and him didn’t like maids coming in and out of their place, so they had already told Nanny Tao not to let maids come in. Anything to be delivered, just send it to the bathing room, and if they need it, they will go and fetch it themselves.
If they need anything, they’ll ring the bell to call them, and if not called, they’re not allowed to come in. It’ll be the same when they get to the Northwest.
"Let’s go." Qin San Lang held Gu Jinli’s hand and guided her into the bathing room, his cautious demeanor left Gu Jinli feeling bewildered.
"Are you okay?" Gu Jinli asked.
Qin San Lang said, "Don’t move, I’ll get everything you need."
Gu Jinli heard him and realized that he thought she was in pain and didn’t want her to move... She wanted to say, "I can manage," but then thought better and kept silent.
Mentioning it again would make her face blush all day, and she wouldn’t be able to face people, so she let him busy himself.
After not too long, they had brushed their teeth and washed their face, then allowed Erqing and Xiao Ji to come in.
Xiao Ji had been trained by Nanny Tao for a few days and made significant progress; upon entering, he and Erqing kept their heads down, not looking around or speaking randomly.
"Xiao Ji, Madam Guo is visiting today, no bun hair. Help me with a simple but elegant hairstyle." Gu Jinli gestured to Xiao Ji.
Xiao Ji agreed, a happy expression evident on his face. But Nanny Tao had informed them that since the Young Master was now married and there was a lord in the house, they, as maids, couldn’t be messing around like before; otherwise, if the lord gets angry, he might sell them.
Xiao Ji was very afraid of Qin San Lang, always thinking he was mean, and after hearing Nanny Tao’s words, became even more fearful, behaving as obediently as a quail, and dutifully came over to do Gu Jinli’s hair.
Just after finishing, they heard a thud as something fell to the ground.
Following instructions from Nanny Tao, Xiao Ji and Erqing immediately shielded Gu Jinli, while Qin San Lang rushed out to see who had fallen, then helplessly shook his head, walked over to lift the person from the snow heap, and set him aside, "I sent someone to inform the family that your Second Sister is doing well, so why did you come running over?"
Gu Jinli heard the noise and went out, seeing Brother Cheng covered in snow and spitting snow, laughed, "If you wanted to come, why not use the front door? Climbing walls? And you still fell, what are you practicing these years?"
To climb a wall and still fall, what a waste of practice.
Brother Cheng saw Gu Jinli and happily ran over, "Second Sister, are you okay? I’ve missed you."
You don’t know, the family is worried about you, afraid you’ll be bullied, and also worried whether you can adapt to living at the Qin family’s house; Mother even cried herself unconscious, got up at dawn, waiting for the matchmaker to report the joy. But it’s nearly midday without seeing the joy bringers; Mother is terribly anxious.
Seeing Mother so worried, he ran over to check.
Gu Jinli smiled, took the cotton cloth towel from Erqing, and wiped off the snow from Brother Cheng, saying, "Your Second Sister is perfectly fine, just waiting for Madam Guo to arrive."
Qin San Lang, understanding the Gu family’s concerns, smiled and said, "Brother Cheng, go back and tell Father and Mother that everything here is fine. Once Madam Guo visits, the Qin family will report the joy to the family; it’ll only take an hour or so."
He is Xiao Yu’s first man and will be the only one for life.
"Second Young Master, Second Young Master!" Xiao Tuan in the Qin San Lang family’s headwall shouted at Brother Cheng, "Hurry back, the Young Master has returned, if he finds out we’ve run to the Qin family, he’ll surely beat us."
Though people say the Young Master dotes on the Second Young Master, Xiao Tuan doesn’t feel the same. Among the four brothers and sisters at home, the Young Master only hit the Second Young Master, and it was a brutal beating.
Brother Cheng, alarmed by the warning, hurriedly said, "Second Sister, I’m leaving, be well, I’ll come to see you in the afternoon."
Finishing his words, he quickly climbed the Qin family’s wall, using both hands and feet, swiftly ascended and jumped off, then ran away.
Gu Jinli was stunned watching him, "Boy, are you a monkey? Swift at climbing and jumping from walls."
"Eat something first, Madam Guo should be arriving soon." Qin San Lang came over, held Gu Jinli’s hand and led her indoors. The two of them had a bit to eat to tide them over, and after three-quarters of an hour, Madam Guo arrived with the matchmaker.
Madam Guo, in her thirties, was a round-faced, gentle lady, smiling before speaking, appearing very amiable.
"Greetings to Aunt Guo." Gu Jinli and Qin San Lang knelt down together, presenting three respectful bows to Madam Guo.
As the elder representing the groom’s family, Madam Guo didn’t refuse; she accepted their formal respect and then smiled, "Stand up, sit down. Let Nanny Tao guide us in."
She said this and led the matchmaker and Nanny Tao into the bridal chamber.
A little later, Madam Guo and the matchmaker came out, nodding with a smile, "It’s done, it’s a joyous union, soon the matchmaker will report the joy to the Gu family."
Gu Jinli understood Madam Guo’s purpose and felt embarrassed... Who said ancient people were reserved? Isn’t this bold?
Madam Guo held her hand, smiling, "Why be shy? It’s a custom, there’s nothing shameful. Let’s go see Elder Qin, offer him tea, then we can have lunch; I came with an empty stomach."
Gu Jinli smiled, "With Aunt visiting, of course Aunt shouldn’t be hungry. I’ll personally prepare dishes you can’t find outside for Aunt to try."
Madam Guo said, "I’ve heard many dishes at Futai Building are based on your recipes; with you cooking personally, I’m in for a treat."
With mutual friendliness, they quickly found topics in common. By the time they reached the guest hall, Elder Qin was already waiting for them.
Qin San Lang and Gu Jinli knelt down before Elder Qin, offering tea, "Grandfather, please have tea."
Elder Qin is all smiles, accepting the tea cup, taking a deep sip, and handing Gu Jinli a red envelope, "Grandfather has watched you grow up, you are a rare and good child. Marrying San Lang at this time, such friendship the Qin family will never forget."
After drinking the tea offered by Qin San Lang, he told him, "Treat Xiao Yu well, if you dare wrong her, Grandfather will be the first to not agree."
"Grandfather can rest assured, in this life, I will only be good to Xiao Yu." Qin San Lang spoke, eyes full of affection for Gu Jinli; he will cherish her, love her for life, absolutely no chance of betrayal!
Madam Guo watching them couldn’t help but laugh, these young people can’t hide anything, see how San Lang’s gaze is really full of affection.
...
The Qin family celebrated harmoniously, while the matchmaker with maids and two musicians played music and arrived at the Gu family’s door, delivering joyful news!
"Madam, bringing you joyous news, it’s a harmonious union, a harmonious union, a harmonious union!" The matchmaker cheerfully presented the red silk ribbon embroidered with the word harmonious to Mrs. Cui, "You can hang it on the door according to tradition until the third day of returning to the family."
"Oh oh oh, thank you," Mrs. Cui, who had been waiting, received the red silk cloth and immediately hung it herself.
The matchmaker and her entourage didn’t stay long; after delivering the joy, they left.
Mrs. Cui was tearful, saying, "It’s finally done."
Having daughters is not easy, always worrying about this and that, it’s tiring.
But seeing her youngest son with his half-soaked jacket, she shakes her head; raising sons is also worrisome, he would run out just a moment’s lapse, returning with his clothes filthy.
Gu Jin’an, seeing the Qin family delivering joyful news, felt relieved and ordered Brother Cheng, "Hurry home and change into a clean jacket, then come with me to the workshop residence to settle accounts with Manager Feng."