Quick Wear: BE cannon fodder does not follow the routine

Chapter 695 Marrying the Wrong Man or the Right One? (16)

Gu Erfang said unhappily: "Your brother Xin is not cut out for studying, don't waste your money."

"Dad, Xindi is your son after all, why do you have to scold him like this? If outsiders hear it, they will definitely say he is your enemy."

"I'm your father, how can I harm you?"

Gu Yuxi did not answer, but heard the man behind him continue: "By the way, today I saw you bringing a horse back from the horse market. Your family has a lot of expenses and you can't afford to raise it. Let me help you sell it."

"Dad, this is grandpa's horse. He bought it for Xindi so that Xindi can go out to see him in the future."

"Your grandpa really is. Ci Xin is still studying now, so don't let playing with things ruin your ambition."

"Just now, Dad, you said that Xindi was not good at studying. Why are you worried about him neglecting his studies now? In addition to the six arts of a gentleman, there are many things that Xindi needs to learn. Grandpa is so old and has a hard time. This horse cannot be sold."

Gu Yuxi looked at Gu Erfang's hidden anger, raised the corner of her mouth, and asked: "Dad, why are you silent? Did your daughter say something wrong?"

"How could that be?" The man wiped the sweat from behind his ears guiltily, not daring to look directly into those cold eyes that were scrutinizing him.

"Dad, the horse belongs to someone else." Gu Yuxi said and left, no longer paying attention to the man behind him.

A few days later.

"Yes, this dress is really beautiful. Even an old man likes it."

"Madam, Qiao'er is still asking for a reward."

"I almost forgot, reward!"

"Thank you, ma'am." Gu Yuxi and her daughter bowed in gratitude.

"Sit down, don't stand."

Madam Wu asked, "Madam Gu, is your daughter old enough to get married?"

"Madam, my daughter just came of age a few days ago, but she is already married."

"Is that so? I don't know which family will get the good deal. If there is no matchmaking arrangement, I can be a matchmaker for Miss Gu."

"Thank you Madam for your concern. This matter is indeed unnecessary."

"That's fine. I like the daughter of the Gu family very much. She is sensible and well-behaved. I want to take her to the capital to see the world this time, but I'm afraid she will be lonely, so I plan to find someone I know to accompany her."

"No, ma'am. My daughter is a commoner. She is nervous under the emperor's feet. She is afraid of breaking etiquette and offending the nobleman."

Madam Wu shook her head and said, "I am talking about Gu Fenghuan, the daughter of the Gu Xunjian family. Merchants... I heard that your family is engaged to Wen Pinyan, the son of the Chengyilang family in the capital. The son is young and promising. He is a scholar at the age of 18 and has great talent. Maybe he will pass the imperial examination at the age of 21. That's why I am taking you to see him."

When Gu Yuxi heard what Madam Wu said, he immediately understood what she meant. She was reminding him to see his position clearly and that merchants were not worthy of scholars.

Although Wen Pinyan's social status in the capital was relatively low, he had a handsome face, rosy lips and white teeth, and was elegant. He was known as one of the five most handsome men in the capital along with several other sons of officials, and Wu Chenlin was one of them.

Naturally, the handsome man had many admirers, including Mrs. Wu's daughter, so Gu Yuxi knew clearly where this woman's disgust came from.

Furthermore, this is inseparable from Gu Fenghuan's instigation. If the heroine and the hero are not together, how can she legitimately cancel the engagement?

"Thank you ma'am for your concern."

"Since you don't want to go, then don't go. Show me out!"

The Gu family mother and daughter bowed and walked out. Just as they left the yard, Gu Fenghuan came over and said with a smile: "Aunt, sister, did you get the reward money?"

Gu Yuxi: "Hello cousin, I don't have any reward money, it's all hard-earned money."

"Yes, merchants only have money for business, and Madam Wu wants me to go and talk to her, so I won't chat with you."

Seeing Gu Fenghuan entering the courtyard, Gu Yang couldn't help but say, "Why are you so arrogant? You thought you had climbed up a high branch and turned into a phoenix."

"Mom, don't say this carelessly. Don't let anyone with ulterior motives hear it."

"Mrs. Wu's words today reminded me that you are now at the age of marriage, and you should ask the Wen family in Beijing. After all, your grandmother was kind to them in the past."

"It's all up to you, mother. Even if I stay single for the rest of my life, I'll be very happy and blessed as long as I'm with you guys."

"You're just kidding. I'm going to your grandfather's place. You can go back by yourself."

"Yes."

After they separated, Gu Yuxi walked around the street, but after taking a detour, a big maple tree appeared in front of her, and a low building named "Qingfeng" also appeared in front of her.

Seeing many women and men coming in and out, leaning on their waists and backs, Gu Yuxi saw a familiar figure and was too lazy to waste his energy watching the surveillance and walked in with a swagger.

Just after entering the gate, she was surprised to see that it was so run-down. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, an old man in powdered clothes said enthusiastically, "Sir, this is your first time here, but what do you want to choose? You can choose any of our young men."

Before Gu Yuxi could speak, two men in red and green stood in front of her, with handkerchiefs flying and their fingers resting on their chins, looking shy.

"Sir, I can make wine and play the piano. Would you like to come with me? It only costs one or two taels of silver." The man blinked his eyes, and he looked to be in his forties.

"I can sing, all I need to do is..." The man who spoke had buck teeth and an ugly black mole on his left cheek.

"That's enough!" Gu Yuxi felt that it was too much for her eyes and bowed, "Sorry, I went to the wrong place."

After saying this, Gu Yuxi was ready to leave, but she didn't expect the two men to not give up and suddenly pounced on her.

A few beans slipped secretly from Gu Yuxi's sleeves. Before she could do anything, she was hit on the back and a pair of warm hands were placed on her shoulders.

She turned her head and met a pair of affectionate eyes. The man's slightly bronze skin made his sharp and wild facial features even more visually impactful.

"Girl, are you okay?" The man's slightly rough voice sounded in Gu Yuxi's ears.

Gu Yuxi immediately distanced himself from the other party and said with his head down: "Thank you."

“It’s just a small effort, not worth mentioning”

Just as the man was about to speak, a man in pink rebuked him: "Sir, you are not from here. It's not good to steal our business, right?"

The man looked at the showy boss, frowned, and began to move closer. He then glanced at the woman standing next to him and said loudly: "This is my person, come to find me."

"You are talking nonsense. I'm afraid you think the girl is pretty and rich, so you are the one who is talking about you."

The three men wanted to grab the corner of the woman's clothes, but the woman suddenly put her hands around the men's arms and said anxiously: "He is my fiancé, I am here to find him."

As soon as he said this, the man's chest began to beat faster. He looked down at the woman holding his arm and saw the pleading in her eyes, so he said loudly: "Did you hear that? This is my fiancée."

"What fiancée? Only guests come to our place, and you are also our guest. Are you the only one allowed to find a man, and women are not allowed to find a man?"