Gu Shiba Niang was already prepared for the Shen family coming to propose marriage.
Although Gu Leshan was the first to talk about this marriage in her previous life, but since many things happened in unexpected ways after her rebirth, since she was destined to have this marriage, then even if she didn't mention it in this life, her fate would be the same. Will not forget.
No matter who is the first to propose it, what should come will always come, so what if it comes
The soldiers came to cover up the water and earth, that's all.
Besides, in fact, this matter is not a big deal. It was originally just a drunken joke, without a matchmaker and no certificate. If Gu Leshan hadn't wanted to get into this family in that life, and resorted to some tricks that would make him cry and make himself embarrassed, I'm afraid. It won't happen either.
In this life, she would not take the initiative to seek death, and Mr. Cao would not cry and push her to die, and there was no need for the Shen family to fight endlessly for a lowly woman like her.
However, fate still deviated from her memory.
"Who do you want to give this gift to?" Gu Shiba Niang looked at the man and asked.
She seemed to ask such a straightforward question about who are you, and both the man and the matchmaker went a little crazy.
Why was this young lady always asking questions since they came in
Why did the mother say nothing about her daughter's marriage
"Miss," the matchmaker was the first to react because she was well-informed. She waved her handkerchief and stepped forward with a smile, "He is the third son of Mr. Shen San's family..."
"An Ke?" Gu Shiba Niang stopped her words and asked.
The matchmaker was stunned. The name came out of the girl's mouth very smoothly. She nodded blankly.
Shen Anke? A modest and elegant young man appeared in Gu Shiba Niang's mind. The Shen family managed the family well, and the brothers and sisters were respectful and each performed his duties. However, he seemed to be in bad health. The eldest son of the concubine who died young, the disabled Shen Anlin, and the unexpected death of The dead Shen Andong.
The only one who is healthy and free from illness and disaster is this third son. His biological mother is a concubine of the third master Shen. The mother and son are doing their duty honestly in the house.
Because he was his brother-in-law, she, as her sister-in-law, didn't pay much attention to him. Not long after she got married, he got married and lived separately, and they never met again...
How could it be him? Shouldn't it be Shen Anlin
Gu Shiba Niang frowned, wondering what was going on
"Miss, Master Ke is fifteen years old this year. He is good at reading and has a handsome appearance..." Looking at the girl in front of her, she was speechless and thoughtful, just like the girl in the boudoir looking forward to her future husband. The matchmaker was overjoyed and hurriedly He was busy adding fuel to the fire, and before he spoke, he saw the girl's expression condensed, and she raised her hand.
"You go ahead." She said calmly.
The matchmaker who was about to speak eloquently was suddenly stunned and looked at the man. What did this mean
"There is no matchmaker or certificate in this matter, so don't talk nonsense here." Gu Shiba Niang said with a bit of impatience, "Someone is here to see off the guests."
Without letting them say anything, the servants standing outside the door immediately rushed in, ready to attack them.
The man finally understood it now. No wonder the boy outside the door first asked whether he was looking for a young lady or a madam. The young lady was indeed the master of the house.
"Why is this nonsense?" The man became anxious and glared, "I said Mrs. Gu, what do you mean?"
"It means we don't recognize this family relationship." Gu Shiba Niang replied.
"Don't recognize it?" The man laughed a little and looked Gu Shiba Niang up and down, "Miss, are you joking? I am the Shen family, Mr. Shen San's family, Mr. Fuyuan's family in the capital..."
Gu Shiba Niang smiled. She understood what this man meant. The Great Zhou Dynasty had a clear hierarchy, which was reflected in its extreme strictness in matters of marriage. With their family's status, it would be impossible to negotiate with Master Shen San's family in normal times. Dear, now people are rushing to come over, but my family refuses. It is true that no one believes it.
"No, I don't dare to joke about the important matter of marriage. Go back and tell your master and his wife that my father has never mentioned such an engagement. We really don't dare to accept this marriage." Gu Shiba Niang said lightly and waved her hand again.
The servants understood and immediately pushed and pushed the three people out.
Seeing the gift box being thrown out, he waved his sleeves manly.
"It's really shameless," he said angrily and asked the matchmaker to get in the car.
In the room, Mrs. Cao looked at Gu Shiba Niang with a worried look on her face.
"Eighteenth Mother..." She reached out and held her daughter's hand, "Don't be afraid. Mother is here and will never let you suffer the humiliation of that world again..."
Gu Shiba Niang was frowning in thought, when her mother held her hand, warmth came to her, and she couldn't help but smile when she came back to her senses.
"Mom, it's okay." She held her mother's hand and patted it.
There's nothing to worry about, she's just weird.
"Why Anke?" she murmured.
"Shen Anlin is the legitimate son of the family..." Mrs. Cao stroked her daughter's hair and whispered, "I think Mr. Shen San has some considerations..."
"But I did marry him at that time..." Gu Shiba Niang said with confusion.
Mother and daughter looked at each other.
Mr. Shen San has always been unhappy with her. Gu Shiba Niang recalled that in that life, Mr. Shen San did not agree with this marriage at all in the beginning. It was her mother-in-law who stepped forward and persuaded Mr. Shen to accept her with her courtesy and affection. After this marriage, I realized that she had no father or mother, she was gentle and honest, and she took good care of her...
It seems that this should be Master Shen San's decision to avoid the promised legitimate son and introduce a bastard son instead, or it may be a trick of fate.
Knowing that she resisted Shen Anlin, he arranged for Shen Anke to let her enter the Shen family, become the Shen family's daughter-in-law, and then become the Shen family's abandoned wife...
"Forget it," Gu Shiba Niang smiled, "There's nothing to think about. It doesn't matter who he is, just don't marry him."
"Mom will find a good family for you." Ms. Cao smoothed her slightly frown and said in a firmer tone than ever before.
Gu Shiba Niang smiled.
"It's enough for me to see my mother and brother end up healthy in this life." She murmured, turned around, and strode away.
Although many things have changed in this life, no matter how they change, she will never step on it when she knows that her future is dead.
In this life, she will never feel sad or happy for this man again, nor will she die for this man again.
She would like to see what tricks fate can play to make her willing to die even though she knows it is death.
"Miss." Lingbao knelt down and kowtowed in front of her.
Gu Shiba Niang, who was looking at the piece of ephedra in her hand, looked at her in surprise.
This child had always been very measured and would not disturb her while she was preparing the medicine. Her eyes fell on a small bundle next to Lingbao.
"You want to say goodbye to me?" Gu Shiba Niang put down the medicinal materials in her hand and looked at her and asked.
"Yes." Lingbao kowtowed, biting his lower lip but with a determined look on his face, "I want to go to the capital to find my brother. Please let me go to the capital to find my brother."
Gu Shiba Niang smiled and stood up to help her.
"Go ahead, that's what I mean," she said.
Lingbao was surprised, his eyes turned red instantly, and he raised his hand to wipe away his tears.
"I'm sorry, Miss Lingbao..." she choked.
"What's there to be sorry for?" Gu Shiba Niang said with a smile, "I had planned this for a long time, but at that time I was not sure where Lingyuan was, and I couldn't let you mess around alone. Now I know that in the capital, you are my sister. Of course it’s time to go.”
Lingbao didn't expect that she had arranged everything. He was so moved that he was speechless and cried while hugging Gu Shiba Niang.
"I said hello to several medicine shops. Here is a letter I wrote. I also told my brother that you would stay with him..." Gu Shiba Niang told her the arrangements in detail.
"You can't disturb the young master. The young master is concentrating on preparing for the exam. I will just stay at the medicine store and do some help." Lingbao replied with a sniff.
"That's fine." Gu Shiba Niang nodded, "But remember to check in with my brother when you get there so that he won't worry."
Lingbao nodded and started to cry again.
"Okay, I have something important to do here. When I'm done, I'll go to the capital to see you." Gu Shiba Niang hugged her shoulders and smiled.
"Miss, take care of yourself, hire more little girls, stay up less late, and test poison with your hands less..." Lingbao looked at her, his big eyes filled with tears.
Gu Shiba Niang smiled and nodded.
Three days later, Lingbao followed Da Yousheng's motorcade to Beijing. Gu Shiba Niang stood at the gate of the city, watching the group of figures turn into black spots on the horizon, and then slowly turned around.
She can no longer decide how the Lingyuan brothers and sisters will fare in the future. She can lend a helping hand when their fate turns around, but their lives are ultimately up to them.
Is this what my brother said, different choices lead to different fates? But when people make a choice, how can they know what the outcome will be
Thanks to her rebirth, she had one more lifetime of memories than others, but that was all. When faced with a choice, she just decided to go in the opposite direction to that lifetime, and she was still at a loss as to what the outcome would be. Control, the only thing that can be controlled is her will, the will not to bow her head and admit defeat, not to be bullied by others, not to repeat the old mistakes.
For example, the choice she has to make now has no reference to past life memories, and she doesn't know what the cause will be. She can only make this decision based on her heart.
The sound of horse hooves rushed toward her with a strong wind. Gu Shiba Niang hurriedly turned to the side of the road and looked up.
"Drink..." Shen Anlin stopped.
In that life, she looked forward to seeing him every day, but in this life, when she was tired of seeing him, this person always appeared in front of her.
Every time it appears, the pain points from her past life are bloodyly revealed and she faces it again, letting her remember how embarrassed and lowly she once was...
Different from the past, in addition to the coldness in this girl's eyes, there was also a bit of ridicule. She seemed to be laughing at him or at herself
"Eighteen Mother..." He reined in his horse and looked at her condescendingly, "I have only one thing to say today."
Gu Shiba Niang looked at him, expressionless.
"I accept the engagement," he said in a deep voice, his dark face filled with determination. The horse seemed restless, whirling and puffing.
As soon as these words came out, the girl's eyes finally focused on him.
"What did you say?" she asked with a strange expression.
This was the first time she took the initiative to talk to him. Shen Anlin felt a little relieved, jumped off the horse and stood in front of her.
"I recognize the marriage set by your father and my father." He looked at her and said.
After she finished speaking, a trace of ridicule appeared on Gu Shiba Niang's lips.
"Don't try to play tricks on me..." She murmured, inaudibly.
Her ridicule was expected by Shen Anlin.
"Changing to Anke is her wishful thinking..." He said in a deep voice, putting his hands behind his back and looking at the green mountains in the distance, "I will not let her get her wish..."
"Who is she? Who is she?" Gu Shiba Niang asked casually, with a look of watching the fun.
"You are an upright person, and I won't hide it from you." Shen Anlin looked down at her with a solemn expression.
Gu Shiba Niang finally smiled.
"There are some things that are inconvenient to say clearly at this time, but I can tell you that this matter was decided by my mother and was not my wish..." Shen Anlin ignored her unabashed ridicule and continued.
"Nonsense" Gu Shiba Niang suddenly interrupted him and stared into his eyes.
The arranged marriage, do you agree...
The modification of the engagement was Mrs. Shen San’s intention, not yours….
Do you recognize me? Do you recognize me
nonsense nonsense
You recognize me, why do you let me stay alone in an empty room, why do you sit across from me as if you don't see me, why do you abandon your wretched wife when you become successful...
She looked at him, her eyes almost burning. She stretched out her hands and tightened her collar, trying to take a big breath...
Outside the festive gate, dressed in wedding clothes and holding the newlywed's hand, he ended her life with cold, knife-like eyes...
If it all happened again, she would definitely not stab herself with the knife, but stab him
damn it's him
"I'm not talking nonsense." Shen Anlin's voice suddenly rose.
Like cold water pouring down on her head, Gu Shiba Niang's mind gradually became clearer.
"Then tell me, why did she do this?" she asked lightly.
How could this girl calm down her emotions so quickly? A flash of surprise flashed across Shen Anlin, and then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Because you are rich." He suppressed his smile and said.
Am I rich? Gu Shiba Niang raised her eyebrows and looked up at him.
"It's not convenient to explain anything else at this time..." Shen Anlin turned around and mounted his horse, looking at her condescendingly, "Just wait for me, I'll go..."
The words stopped here, and the horse puffed out and raised its hooves.
"You only need to know that I, Shen Anlin, recognize this family, and you will understand in the future." He turned the horse's head, looked at her, smiled, and patted the horse away.
Am I rich? Mrs. Shen San? Does he recognize this marriage
The messy thoughts were like dust kicked up by horse hooves, covering Gu Shiba Niang in an instant.
"You admit it? Whether you admit it or she admits it, what does it have to do with me?" She sneered and walked out of the flying dust, "This time, I don't admit it."
At home, Ms. Cao and her maid were making winter clothes for Gu Hai, and Lingbao had brought the summer clothes and jackets with him.
"Ma'am, drink tea." The girl brought ginseng tea, "Miss said that your blood and qi have been weak recently, so you need to take more tonic."
Observing her daughter's thoughtfulness, Mrs. Cao couldn't hide her smile. She sat down and took the tea cup.
"Madam, madam." The porter's boy ran in and shouted in a panic.
"What are you yelling about?" a servant woman scolded.
"Madam, there is someone who claims to be the third wife of Duke Shen of Fuyuan, asking to see you," the young man replied hurriedly.
Ms. Cao was shocked when she heard this. Before she could ask any questions, she heard a burst of chaotic footsteps outside the door.
"Why do you ask to see me? I am a woman of rank 5. To meet you, a widow of a seventh-rank official, to ask to see me, isn't it disrespectful?" A female voice with a loud voice suddenly came in.
"Ms. Cao, let me ask you. If you don't keep your promise, regret your marriage, and refuse to acknowledge it, how can you have the dignity to be called a poet, calligrapher, and etiquette scholar? How can the son you teach have the dignity to go to school and seek an official position? Do you want me to take part in a book? If your son's academic status is reduced, he will never be able to enter the officialdom."
With these words, a gorgeously dressed woman walked in surrounded by servants.
The soup tea in Cao's hand fell with a crisp sound.
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