MTL - My Stepmother is Soft and Charming-Chapter 168 Test more

Chapter 168 More temptations

As expected, it was Mrs. Gu who had seen big scenes. For a moment, Du Jingyi wondered if someone in the Gu family often got drunk at the dinner table.

　After eating for half an hour, I saw that everyone was a little full.

 Mother Dou sent someone to clear the dining table and prepare tea.

Shang Ji and Xing Zhao, who were next to them, had obviously fallen into a deep sleep. Fortunately, they slept very quietly and did not make much noise.

Such a scene made the third aunt sigh with emotion.

“It’s been so many years, I can hardly remember the last time my father-in-law and Sanlang were so drunk.”

As soon as these words came out, her sad mood increased a lot.

Mrs.

The originally harmonious atmosphere turned cold for a moment.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi could only change the subject.

"It has snowed a lot in Sui'an City in the past two days. The mountains behind the General's Mansion can be piled up. In order to hold a banquet in two days, my granddaughter-in-law specially invited several masters from the North to build a snow scene. Grandma If you and your aunts like it, you can go and see it then."

 A master who specializes in making snow scenes in the North?

This is the first time I heard about it, so the slightly sad atmosphere was brought back to curiosity.

 Xue Niang is young, so she is naturally curious about these things.

 So he said with a smile when he opened his mouth.

“Sister-in-law Six must have a good idea, I’ll go and see it tomorrow!”

 After saying this, I did not forget to pull the sleeves of the two aunts and sister-in-law, and said enthusiastically.

“Aunts and sisters-in-law, let’s go and see it together.”

A few people couldn't resist Xue Niang's coquettishness, so they also smiled and nodded.

Seeing this, Mrs. Gu took an extra look at Du Jingyi, with some satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

 After sitting for a while, Shang Ji and Xing Zhao were sent back to their respective rooms to rest by the servants brought by Butler He.

　　It was almost time to break up the reception banquet. However, after seeing everyone getting ready to leave, Mrs. Gu could sit still.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi also understood that he must have something to say to her.

So, after arranging for everyone to leave, he said to Cherry behind him.

　　"You go and guard outside. You are not allowed to come in without my order."

 “Yes, young lady.”

Mother Qin next to Mrs. Gu saw it and whispered after her.

 “Old madam, this servant has gone out first.”

 “Well, let’s go.”

"yes."

 After everyone left, only Mrs. Gu and Du Jingyi were left in the flower hall.

This is the first time the two of them are alone together, so it is somewhat awkward.

 But Du Jingyi had even met Queen Guo, so when facing Mrs. Gu, although he was a little nervous, he did not show it.

Seeing that she was relatively calm and composed, Mrs. Gu smiled lightly and said.

"The general's residence is well managed. I can see that you are a man who knows how to live a good life."

 “Thank you grandma for the praise.”

"Today I specially left you here to talk alone. Do you know why?" "My granddaughter-in-law doesn't know, so I asked my grandmother for advice."

 When she heard this, Mrs. Gu glanced at Du Jingyi intently, as if she wanted to see whether she really didn't know or pretended not to know.

 But although Du Jingyi is young, he has a lot of experience in business.

 After so many years, disguise has become an indispensable thing for her, so even pretending to be innocent is traceless.

 Looking at each other in silence, Du Jingyi did not feel guilty.

Seeing this, Mrs. Gu gave up her suspicion and sighed softly.

 “My old lady is a little bit narrow-minded.”

After hearing this, Du Jingyi roughly understood that what he was going to talk about today was probably about cousin Lang.

 Fortunately, she got approval from her husband at noon, so she was more confident.

 She wanted to see how the Gu family planned to speak?

 In the end, I heard Mrs. Gu say with a sigh.

"I have seen endless prosperity and smooth sailing in my life, but that was only a few years ago. My mother's family is noble, my husband's family is glorious, my family is full of children and grandchildren, and my family is safe and sound. I can boldly say that the country will be prosperous. Not many people are as comfortable as I am."

“At that time, my thoughts about Shao Yu were that I hoped that he could realize his full talents, find someone to grow old with, and live a comfortable life.”

Mrs. Gu was recalling the events of the past while talking, while Du Jingyi listened quietly and didn't say much.

"But God didn't give me or Shaoyu this chance, and the Gu family collapsed. At that time, I couldn't hold on anymore, and neither could his aunts. I originally planned to go with the old and young men of the Gu family. , but Shaoyu saved us."

Du Jingyi was slightly surprised when she heard this. She probably didn't expect to have such an experience.

 The loved ones died at the same time, and those left behind no longer wanted to live.

At that time, he was still in his prime, and he had to bear so much pressure.

Thinking of this, Du Jingyi felt even more distressed.

 But then, Mrs. Gu chuckled and continued.

"Those who have experienced death once are not afraid of anything. The reason why I am still holding on now is because Lang'er still has Shaoyu."

Although Shang Zhiping and Xue Niang are also of her bloodline, they are different from the friendship between Shang Ji and Gu Xiaolang who have been around since childhood.

“So, I hope they can get along well, do you understand what I mean?”

Du Jingyi's heart felt cold. Mrs. Gu was heartbroken when she came up. What else could she do?

Even if she is not happy, it seems that cousin Lang has to marry in, right?

Thinking of this, her face darkened.

 While watching Mrs. Gu show her strength, she was also struggling.

 But during the day, Shang Ji's words were like an invisible support that gave her the courage to face Mrs. Gu, so she thought for a moment and spoke.

“Grandma’s intention is understood by my granddaughter-in-law, but I don’t want to, and I won’t allow cousin Lang to enter the general’s residence.”

Hearing this, Mrs. Gu deliberately darkened her face, looked at Du Jingyi in surprise and said.

"My old lady has patiently told you so much, but you still don't understand, do you? Do you think you can stop me? If I open my mouth, Shaoyu will only agree. Do you really think you are so important and capable of defeating me? Can he live up to the kindness shown to him by the Gu family?"

 Every sentence was weighed down like a mountain.

If it were anyone else, I'm afraid that Mrs. Gu's pressure would have forced her to have no way out.

 But Du Jingyi is Du Jingyi. Not only does she have a way to retreat, but she also has no desire to retreat at this moment.

 Said to Mrs. Gu more seriously.

"The general will definitely remember my grandmother's kindness and will repay it, but this is not a condition for the grandson's daughter-in-law to compromise. Not to mention that the general has no intention of marrying cousin Lang, and it is impossible to welcome her into the general's mansion. Even if it is possible, then the grandson's daughter-in-law will He is not someone who can wrong himself.”

 (End of this chapter)