PDLP Chapter 150 The General's Mansion is in Urgent Need of a Hostess Like You
Chapter 150 The General's Mansion is in Urgent Need of a Hostess Like You
In addition, the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, and she has to prepare red envelopes for the servants in the mansion. Not only does she have to buy clothes for the master, but she also has to buy things for the yard. After all, besides herself, there are two younger sisters and a concubine in the mansion, so she can't just ignore them.
Unexpectedly, Zhang suddenly said, "You are the daughter of the Prime Minister's family. You have to represent the reputation of the Prime Minister's family when you go out. How can you be too shabby? If you don't have enough money, I have some jewelry you bought a few days ago. You can pawn it all. You must dress yourself beautifully and not let others outshine you."
Ever since Zhang was hurt by Qiuyao last time in Prince Yong's Mansion, she has become much more open-minded.
Now in this family, only the youngest daughter Qiu Ning is the smartest and most sensible.
Zhang was very relieved to leave the family to her, so now facing Qiu Ning's lifelong event, Zhang just wanted to leave all the best things to Qiu Ning and not let her suffer any grievances.
Qiu Ning felt the change in Zhang and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
Forget it, since this is what mother wants, then I will do it according to her wishes.
"Mother is right. I will do as you say."
Zhang was relieved. "That's right. I can see that Gu Li really cares about you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have agreed to let him continue to associate with you."
A quarter of an hour later, Qiu Ning, dressed in new clothes, appeared in the living room of the prime minister's residence.
The morning sun shone on her beautiful face, which was whiter than snow and had a gentle glow. Her pink dress was like clouds floating down from the sky, perfectly wrapping her graceful figure.
As she moved with her lotus steps, the delicate flowers seemed to be eclipsed wherever she passed, like a fairy descending to earth, turning the garden of the prime minister's mansion into a dreamland.
This scene stunned Gu Li.
Qiu Ning was completely different from the one I had seen before. At this moment, she was like a fairy who had washed away the mundane world, exuding a lively and elegant aura.
When they got closer, Qiu Ning first saluted slowly, then raised his head and met Gu Li's eyes.
Only then did she realize that Gu Li's eyes had been on her from the beginning until now, without moving away for a moment.
Seeing this, Zhang and Yueya, who were standing by, could not bear to disturb the couple, so they hurriedly asked the maids to retreat and leave the space for the two of them.
After a long time, Qiu Ning felt a little uncomfortable under the other person's gaze that was as real as a substance, so he pretended to cough twice.
"Ahem...Uncle Gu came so early, have you had breakfast yet?"
Gu Li finally came to her senses, a look of panic on her face, and her voice unconsciously lowered a little.
"No, I heard that the breakfast at Fanlou is very good. I wonder if I can have the honor to invite Aning to dine at Fanlou?"
Fanlou is the largest restaurant in the capital. The drinks and dishes there are not cheap. A meal here will cost at least fifty taels of silver.
Qiu Ning thought about it, then nodded in agreement and said, "It just so happens that I haven't used it yet, so let's go together."
Ever since Qiu Ning found out that they were engaged, she always felt a sense of awkwardness when facing him.
She was one step behind and was about to tell the servants to harness the carriage, but Gu Li spoke first:
"It just so happens that I also came here by carriage today. If Aning doesn't mind, why don't we come together?"
When Gu Li said this, he stared at Qiu Ning without blinking, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.
Qiu Ning paused and wanted to refuse. This relationship was developing too quickly.
Then he added, "Of course, if Aning feels embarrassed, I can ride a horse and escort you."
Qiu Ning's unyielding temper started to show up again. His face turned serious and he said seriously:
"Who... who is being embarrassed? It's just a carriage. Do you think I'm afraid you'll eat me?"
After saying that, she lifted her skirt and walked past Gu Li, walking in front.
Gu Li behind him was stunned for a moment, shook his head, and couldn't help laughing.
He finally realized that the little girl's personality was just like the cat in the mansion, very arrogant.
Soon, the two of them went to the largest restaurant in the capital to have dinner together.
Because Gu Li didn't know what Qiu Ning liked to eat, she asked the waiter to serve each dish. As a result, Qiu Ning frowned in confusion and asked:
"Uncle Gu ordered so much, can you finish it? Or do you have other people to eat with?"
Gu Li immediately said with a serious face: "What nonsense are you talking about? I finally had the opportunity to invite you to dinner, so why would I invite anyone else? I just thought that you are too thin and need more nutrition. These are all for you. Try them all. Eat more of what you like. If you don't have enough, order more."
He spoke with the air of a wealthy local. You have to know that the menu he just pointed out had 38 dishes of dim sum alone, not counting the various soups, drinks, and so on.
Even if Qiu Ning took a bite of each, she wouldn't be able to finish it.
Qiu Ning could see that although Gu Li seemed to be good at fighting, he might not be able to manage money and run a household.
Just looking at the gifts he had sent this morning, many of them were duplicates and flashy. It was obvious that he had been tricked when he was buying things, and that the more he bought, the more gifts he got.
Seeing that he was eager to treat her to a meal, Qiu Ning was speechless.
Although she knew that he meant well, Qiu Ning, who had been used to a hard life in the cold palace, could not stand such extravagant and wasteful behavior.
So she stopped the waiter, took the menu from his hand, and randomly named a few dishes.
"Okay, that's all. Serve first. If it's not enough, order more later."
The waiter looked at Qiu Ning, then turned to look at Gu Li, and asked with a smile: "Sir, what about the dishes next..."
Gu Li waved his hand and said as a matter of course: "Just do as she says, and hurry up."
"Okay, sir, please wait a moment." The waiter bowed politely and did not show any dissatisfaction because Qiu Ning ordered fewer dishes.
Qiu Ning then explained to Gu Li, "These breakfasts are only delicious when they're hot. If they get cold, they won't taste good even if you pack them up and take them home. I'm making this decision on my own, does Uncle Gu mind?"
Gu Li smiled dotingly: "How could that be? I'm just worried that you won't have enough to eat, and I'm afraid I've neglected you."
"That's not the case. You know, I've been in the cold palace before, and I know how a penny can make a hero fall. I can't stand extravagance and waste. As long as Uncle Gu doesn't think I'm overstepping my authority and being too petty, that's fine."
Hearing her say this, Gu Li instantly felt distressed, and her voice became a little mellow: "I was inconsiderate. Don't worry, from now on, I won't force you to do anything you want or don't want. I just hope you can agree to our marriage as soon as possible. My general's mansion is in urgent need of a smart and capable hostess like Aning."