Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 870: Gu Ya Gets Set Up

Gu Dagu hurriedly took the silver note, glanced at it, and said with a smile, "Third Young Master, please take your time, I’ll be leaving first."

Once Little Sister Gu marries Zhan San, she’ll be his sister-in-law. Considering Zhan San’s wealth and status, how could she not benefit from it in the future?

Gu Dagu deeply resented the loss of Qian Li’er. If Li’er were still around, she would have made sure Li’er married Young Master Zhan San, and then she would become his mother-in-law, reaping endless riches and glory.

Meanwhile, Gu Rong also came to deliver dinner to Old Master Zhan San, as he and his nephew were staying in the same courtyard.

When Gu Rong delivered the meal, she glanced at Old Master Zhan San a few times, which amused him. He asked her, "Young lady, what are you looking at?"

Gu Rong felt disgusted. Pah, you old indecent thing, trying to flirt with me? I’m not interested in you, old fellow.

Gu Rong fearfully took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and handed it to Old Master Zhan San, saying, "This, this is from Cousin Ya, for you, Third Old Master..."

Old Master Zhan San was taken aback, then delighted, and quickly took the handkerchief, asking, "Is this Miss Gu Ya’s handkerchief? Did she send it to me?"

He and Xiao San had been staying at the Old Gu Family for a few days, and he had seen Gu Ya twice in the garden. Her appearance was that of a beauty, more attractive than Gu Rong or Little Sister Gu.

If Gu Ya sent him a handkerchief... Old Master Zhan San began to smile.

Gu Rong nodded, "Yes, Cousin Ya loves poetry and prose and has read your writings. She admires you greatly, having heard of your reputation as a famous Madman in Great Chu. Yet, due to her status, she cannot openly visit you... In any case, enjoy your meal, for tonight, there will be a surprise."

Old Master Zhan San, being over fifty, understood immediately. He took out a fifty tael silver note and handed it to Gu Rong, saying, "I understand, thank you for your trouble."

Gu Rong accepted the silver with a smile, then left to find Gu Ya, giving her a thumb-sized piece of jade and telling her, "Cousin, this is from Young Master Zhan San, who secretly gave it to me while I was delivering meals to the Zhan family uncle and nephew, asking me to pass it to you."

Gu Ya was astonished, unable to hide her joy as she grabbed the jade and, after holding it for a while, put it down with feigned composure, saying coldly, "Sister Rong, I’m not here to lecture you, but we’re not the same as before. We are now official’s daughters and must adhere to propriety. How can we accept things from outside men?"

Gu Rong inwardly sneered. Official’s daughter? Your father is paralyzed; how long can he hold his office? What propriety? How can you talk about propriety when you yourself are not virtuous?

On the surface, however, she appeared to be learning, saying, "Yes, I know my mistake."

With that, she fell silent and said no more.

Instead, it was Gu Ya who became anxious and asked, "When Young Master Zhan San gave you the jade, did he say anything?"

Gu Rong replied, "Yes, he said he’s heard of your love for poetry and prose and wishes to invite you to a poetic discussion tonight."

"What did you say? Young Master Zhan San invites me? How can he?" Gu Ya’s heart fluttered. She had deliberately loitered in the garden to catch a glimpse of Young Master Zhan San and had fallen for him at first sight. A noble family’s son was indeed extraordinary, his aura rivaling that of other official’s sons.

This is the husband Gu Ya has dreamed of.

Gu Rong saw that Gu Ya was moved and delivered a further blow: "Young Master Zhan San said he has traveled Great Chu with Old Master Zhan San since childhood, seeing countless women, yet never one like you, Cousin. He said you are like the high mountain snow lotus, and if he could unite with you in this lifetime, he would die without regret."

"Pah, pah, pah, how could Third Young Master say such a thing? He mustn’t die; he’ll live a long life." Gu Ya felt she was overjoyed to death, not expecting that the Young Master Zhan San she liked also liked her so.

If she missed this chance, who else could she marry?

Gu Ya knew her own condition; during their escape from famine, she had been with many men to survive and even got pregnant, so she was no longer a maiden... If she could make it happen tonight, she wouldn’t have to worry about the virginity handkerchief inspection after a grand wedding.

Gu Ya was tempted. With Gu Youwen and Gu Chengxian both ruined, she had to rely on herself to marry into a wealthy family.

Finally, Gu Ya said, "Sister Rong, go and tell Young Master Zhan San that I accept the invitation."

She added, "Remember to be discreet, so no one knows."

Gu Rong said, "Yes, I understand, Cousin. Don’t worry, Young Master Zhan San gave me a fifty tael silver note, and I will definitely make this happen for you."

Saying this, she showed Gu Ya the silver note given by Old Master Zhan San.

Gu Ya, initially wary of Gu Rong, relaxed when she saw her blinded by money and promised, "Sister Rong, Cousin Ya knows you are a good girl. Rest assured, once Cousin marries into the Zhan family, we won’t treat you poorly."

Gu Rong smiled, feigning humility, and thanked Gu Ya: "Thank you, Cousin, for thinking of me. I will certainly obey and help you well."

...

Two hours later, Little Sister Gu took a bath, dressed up nicely, and, accompanied by Gu Dagu, headed towards the yard where the Zhan uncle and nephew stayed.

On the way, Gu Dagu instructed, "They live in the same courtyard, so keep your voice down when the time comes. Don’t make too much noise, or Old Master Zhan San might hear, and that wouldn’t be good."

Taking her own younger sister to climb into bed, what’s there to worry about being good or not?

Little Sister Gu blushed like a small white flower, lowered her head and smiled, "Mm~ Sister, don’t worry, I understand."

Gu Dagu didn’t enter the courtyard, stopping outside after bringing Little Sister Gu there, saying, "Go in yourself. I can see that Third Young Master is interested in you. I hinted to him while delivering dinner earlier, and he was very happy."

"Really?" Little Sister Gu was overjoyed. She hadn’t expected that as a widow, she could encounter such a good match. Truly, she was lucky.

She cursed her deceased husband Ma Qingwen in her heart. She regretted marrying that short-lived ghost, which caused her to bear the title of a widow. It was truly maddening.

If Ma Qingwen had any spirit left in the sky, he would surely turn into a ghost to strangle her. After all, when Little Sister Gu married Ma Qingwen, the scholar’s son, she was quite proud for some time.

"Of course, now hurry up and go." Gu Dagu urged Little Sister Gu.

Little Sister Gu entered the courtyard shyly and tentatively, closed the gate, and stood at the entrance, wondering what to say when she saw Young Master Zhan San. Surely, she couldn’t just get straight to business? 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

As she was thinking, a gust of cold wind suddenly came from the left, and with a thud, she was knocked out.

Gu Rong, having knocked out Little Sister Gu, dragged her under a large pillar in the courtyard corridor, leaving her there.

After Gu Dagu sent Little Sister Gu into the courtyard, she left, ready to force the marriage the next day.

After knocking out Little Sister Gu, Gu Rong went to fetch Gu Ya.

Gu Ya had been waiting, and when Gu Rong arrived, she quickly put on a hat with veils and followed Gu Rong to the courtyard of the Zhan uncle and nephew.

Gu Ya had never delivered meals to the Zhan uncle and nephew and didn’t know which room Young Master Zhan San lived in, so she was directly taken by Gu Rong to Old Master Zhan San’s room.

Upon entering the room, Gu Rong said, "Here comes my Cousin Ya."

After saying that, she left, closing the door.

There were no lights in Old Master Zhan San’s room. Gu Ya only saw a figure standing by the window. She walked towards the figure, reciting a short, sentimental poem, and finally gave a graceful bow, saying sweetly, "I have arrived, sir."

Once she finished speaking, she was embraced by Old Master Zhan San.