Chapter 437

Three women held each other's hands and sat in the seats.

These three women had once led a trend in Shang Jing of Southern Qi.

Gu Jiu Ling needless to say; before she transmigrated, the original host had already stirred up the winds and clouds of Shang Jing.

Lin Ru Jun needless to say; in Shang Jing she brandished swords and spears, and in that modest boudoir circle, naturally someone knew her.

Only the most plain is Jinzhi; yet because Jinzhi is General An's daughter, she has stirred up that vast heavenly sea.

All three were not bound by etiquette, not following the rules, and Gu Jiu Ling sat in the middle seat with these two women.

Gu Jiu Ling had just sat down, raised her hand and placed it on Jinzhi's wrist, then helped Jinzhi take her pulse.

Jinzhi looked at Gu Jiu Ling with a smiling gaze; then Gu Jiu Ling raised her head, looked at Jinzhi and smiled, saying: "The pulse is very steady; you have already passed the dangerous first three months, but because the pregnancy is far along, you should still be careful in your actions."

I don't even worry about your mother-in-law Lady Zhao in the whole Shang Jing—let alone being outstanding throughout, it's rare to find such a good mother-in-law even in the whole heating.

You should also be more filial in the future, do your utmost.

Gu Jiu Ling also apologized to Lin Ru Jun sitting beside her, then asked about her married life; if not asking, it's fine, but asking the one sitting opposite. Lin Ru Jun's face darkened slightly, then she waved her hand, indicating that this matter need not be dwelled upon, let it go.

Gu Jiu Ling's side, however, cannot just let it go, after all Lin Ru Jun and Cheng Ming's marriage was largely arranged by her and Prince Rui together, even though they were not formally made matchmakers.

Gu Jiu Ling saw Lin Ru Jun's face somewhat unusual, quickly asked in a low voice: "It's nothing; if you have something to say, say it out loud, because speaking out loud lets you feel more relieved; if you keep certain words bottled up in your heart, what if they harm your body?"

Gu Jiu Ling's concern for Lin Ru Jun's marriage stems from the fact that this time Lin Ru Jun's marriage to the young marquis Cheng had great promotional effect from the two of them; if they are unhappy, Gu Jiu Ling feels as if she has committed a sin.

Under Gu Jiu Ling's questioning, Lin Ru Jun finally lowered her head and said softly: "Perhaps my personal preferences are unlikable; my mother-in-law is strong-willed, versed in music, chess, calligraphy and painting; after marrying into the Cheng family I realized I might not meet my mother-in-law's standards—gentle, virtuous, and my hobbies are also different."

Lin Ru Jun, having said this, found she could not go on.

She let out a light sigh: "Cheng Ming is also on my side, but because of me, these days he and my mother-in-law have had little talk; even if I pulled Cheng Ming to apologize to my mother-in-law, some things truly cannot be repaired."

Perhaps….

Before Lin Ru Jun finished speaking, whether Gu Jiu Ling grabbed her hand or not, she gave her a light smile and said: "As someone who has been through this, I only need to tell you a rule: in your current situation, you should leave the princess's residence, the farther the better."

You and Jinzhi are not the same; Jinzhi's mother-in-law is the rarest good mother-in-law in the world, while your mother-in-law herself is strong-willed, having raised her son single-handedly from childhood, naturally bringing more desire for control; she always wants to give her son the best, even when taking a daughter-in-law, she insists on her own standards; this time, if it weren't for causing such a big incident, I'm afraid even the imperial edict and the long princess would not be willing to let you marry into the family.

Lin Ru Jun's face darkened further upon hearing this; she simply could not understand how, despite her hard efforts to integrate into the princess's residence, even these past days she had not practiced sword for a week in order to please her mother-in-law the long princess; later, Cheng Ming returned from the White Tiger Camp and discovered these things, leading to a quarrel with his mother.

Gu Jiu Ling looked at Lin Ru Jun's sorrowful expression and instantly understood much.

She comfortingly patted Lin Ru Jun's hand and smiled: "It's fine; these days the young marquis has been training in the White Tiger Camp and is almost ready; he can then take you to the frontier, where you can also gain good experience."

The three chatted for a while, each pouring out their own hardships and sharing some of what they had experienced these days.

Gu Jiu Ling could only say what was permissible, repeating it to them; even though she concealed many things for safety, the two maids were still very happy after hearing it.

Suddenly a knocking came from outside the door, then the eunuch of the Directorate of Rites shouted loudly: "Princess Yuan Qing has arrived!"

All around immediately bustled; this was bringing Princess Yuan Qing back from the Bei Di Yi Guan.

Along with Princess Yuan Qing returning, there was also the Third Prince Xiao Wei.

Only see Xiao Wei dressed in a great red robe, bending over personally to carry Princess Yuan Qing into the flower hall.

The couple then bowed to heaven and earth inside the flower hall, and bowed to the Empress Dowager Ning An seated in the place of honor.

The Bei Di have customs, but now Princess Yuan Qing has married down into Xiao Wei's mansion; therefore both families do not care about the finer details.

After bowing to heaven and earth and the high hall, Princess Yuan Qing was sent to the inner bridal chamber, while Xiao Wei drank himself into a lonely stupor and refused to return.

All the guests looked toward Xiao Wei, their gazes carrying a hint of complex schadenfreude.

This brat used to specialize in harming girls, but now he's been turned into a eunuch; even if a dainty foreign princess marries in, what can it do?

Xiao Wei has drunk quite a lot today, staggering as he walks; this time he sees the sun about to set.

After another three rounds of wine, Xiao Wei slowly walked to the center of the flower hall and looked around.

He clasped his fists and said: "Being able to come to my Xiao Wei's stall today is giving me, Xiao Wei, face."

Xiao Wei indeed drank too much today; even when speaking loudly, his tongue is somewhat uncooperative.

He swayed, then opened the seal on a jar of wine, poured the wine into a cup, and stood up swaying.

"Everyone, today we won't leave until drunk; but while you all drink, I have also invited a few people to perform a magic trick for you."

The magic tricks are all transmitted from the Western Regions; Gu Jiu Ling raised her eyebrows slightly, not expecting Xiao Wei's program to still be quite extensive.

The surrounding guests immediately clapped and cheered, a chorus of applause rising.

Proper magic tricks, in the Western Regions.

Suddenly there were magic tricks; they naturally liked them very much.

Not long after, hurried footsteps came from outside the door; some tall individuals, dressed in gaudy attire and wearing veils, hurried in from outside.

Immediately the door remained unclosed; Xiao Wei's movement was somewhat large, and the surrounding guests faintly felt something was off, but on this joyous occasion nobody dared to speak.

Everyone slowly lowered their heads; Gu Jiu Ling saw Xiao Wei looking for her silhouette, but unfortunately today she is sitting in an ordinary seat, and for a moment she cannot find him.

Gu Jiu Ling whispered to the two girls sitting beside her: "Watch for the opportunity, then run quickly!"