If you build a good relationship with Ling Qingwan, it is equivalent to climbing up to the General's Mansion and the Seventh Prince's Mansion. Liao Shi knew that Ling Qingwan was a great Buddha just by thinking about it.
Ling Qingwan was about to speak when suddenly, a woman came up the stairs and walked straight to Liao.
The woman was wearing a rose-colored brocade shirt with cloud sleeves and was dressed exquisitely. She looked a bit like Gu Zhi. Ling Qingwan guessed that this person must be Liao's daughter, the legitimate daughter of the Gu family.
"Why don't you say hello to Miss Ling Er when you see her?" Liao accused Gu Xin in a low voice.
Gu Xin frowned, somewhat reluctantly. She turned her head and glanced at Ling Qingwan, her eyes full of temptation.
Ling Qingwan didn't say much and let her go.
"Gu Xin has been spoiled since she was a child and doesn't know much about the rules. I hope Miss Ling will forgive her." Liao spoke for Gu Xin with a smile.
"It's okay." Ling Qingwan smiled gently.
She didn't care about Gu Xin at all. Even if Gu Xin didn't know the rules, it had nothing to do with her.
"By the way, I haven't had the chance to ask Miss Ling Er, what brought you to the Grand Secretary's Mansion today?" Liao pretended to be annoyed as if she had just remembered.
Ling Qingwan understood.
It is obvious that Liao is a snob. It seems that Gu Zhi is not valued in the mansion.
Before she even said why she came to the Grand Secretary's Mansion, Liao introduced Gu Xin to her. After that, even if she wanted to meet Gu Zhi, Ling Qingwan couldn't abandon Gu Xin.
Liao's wishful thinking really came true.
"Gu Zhi and I are good friends, and you, as the eldest lady, should know this. I happened to pass by here today, so I thought of visiting Gu Zhi." Ling Qingwan answered slowly.
Liao looked obviously unhappy.
"I'll have someone call Zhier over right away."
After saying this, Liao exchanged glances with the maid beside her, who quickly left.
Ling Qingwan was too lazy to deal with Liao. She just made a few perfunctory remarks to whatever she said. But after half a cup of tea, Gu Zhi finally came over.
Liao suggested that Gu Xin and Gu Zhi take Ling Qingwan to visit the back garden, and the two agreed.
Gu Xin had a proud personality. Seeing that Ling Qingwan was only being affectionate with Gu Zhi and she was left out, she had enough before she even reached the back garden and found a random excuse to leave.
Ling Qingwan was happy and at peace, and she was extremely happy to see Gu Xin leave.
"How come Wanwan has time to come here today?" Gu Zhi asked casually.
This was Ling Qingwan's first visit to the Grand Secretary's Mansion.
"On the way." Ling Qingwan smiled.
She naturally would not tell Gu Zhi that she came for her brother's wedding.
"By the way, where is your mother?" Ling Qingwan suddenly realized that she had been in the Grand Secretary's Mansion for a long time but had not seen Gu Zhi's biological mother.
Instead, Liao kept talking to him for a long time.
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Gu Zhi lived in a small courtyard in the west yard with her biological mother, Aunt Chen.
Ling Qingwan followed Gu Zhi and took several detours before arriving at her residence.
"It's a little simple here, please don't be offended, Wanwan." Gu Zhi felt a little embarrassed.
If Ling Qingwan hadn't wanted to see her mother, she would never have brought Ling Qingwan here. The trouble with Ling Qingwan was a small matter, but she made her think that she was playing the victim.
Although Gu Zhi did not live as lavishly as other rich ladies, she was very sensible and easily satisfied. As long as she had a place to shelter from the rain, she would be satisfied.
"No." Ling Qingwan chuckled.
She felt sorry for Gu Zhi so much, how could she despise him
The yard where Gu Zhi lived was a little small, but it was very tidy. The yard was full of green bamboos, and the greenery was lush and pleasant.
On the stone table in the middle of the yard was the book that Gu Zhi had not finished reading.
I guess she had just heard that Ling Qingwan was coming, so she didn't have time to put it away and hurried to the hall.
“Ahem.”
Before she approached the innermost room, Ling Qingwan suddenly heard a cough.
Gu Zhi smiled bitterly, looking slightly ashamed.
"Is Zhier back?" A weak female voice slowly sounded from inside the house.
Aunt Chen's tone was kind, mixed with a hint of heartache, causing Ling Qingwan to feel mixed emotions.
She originally thought that Gu Zhi was just average at best. After all, she was old enough now and would not be easily bullied. Unexpectedly, Liao looked petite and was just an ordinary woman, but she was so selfish.
And there is Lord Gu.
How could he bear to let his daughter live in such a small yard
Thinking of this, Ling Qingwan became more determined to let Ling Xiao marry Gu Zhi.
"Yes." Gu Zhi replied.
"Has the eldest lady caused you any trouble?" Aunt Chen asked anxiously.
Gu Zhi turned around and looked at Ling Qingwan. Ling Qingwan nodded.
So, Gu Zhi brought Ling Qingwan into the room.
"Mom, don't worry, the eldest lady didn't bully me. She called me over because my friend came to see me." Gu Zhi introduced to Aunt Chen.
When she came in, Ling Qingwan glanced around.
The room was not big and the decoration was very ordinary. Aunt Chen was lying on the bed, looking very weak.
"My mother caught a cold a few days ago and is now recuperating in bed." Gu Zhi explained to Ling Qingwan.
"Ms. Ling Er."
Aunt Chen struggled to get up and wanted to say hello to Ling Qingwan, but was supported by Ling Qingwan and lay down again.
"I'm here to visit you today as your good friend. Just think of me as your good friend." Ling Qingwan smiled, her eyes curved into crescents.
Looking at the two little girls standing side by side, looking so close, Aunt Chen felt relieved.
Her daughter had no other friends except Miss Zhang.
Aunt Chen had always thought that outsiders looked down on Gu Zhishu because of her status and didn't want to get close to her. Now that she saw that she had a new friend, Aunt Chen was so happy.
"But the child..."
Aunt Chen was a little worried.
"Don't worry, Madam Chen. I have never cared about her identity as a child. I can become friends with her because I like her personality, admire her character, and share similar interests with her."
"Besides, although I am a legitimate daughter, I grew up in the countryside and can be considered a half-country girl. Zhi'er is a real rich lady, I'm glad she doesn't despise me."
Ling Qingwan knew what Aunt Chen cared about.
She said this not because she looked down on her own background, but just to reassure Aunt Chen.
Sure enough, after hearing Ling Qingwan's words, Aunt Chen refuted again and again. Then, her heart dropped.
After returning to the General's Mansion, Ling Qingwan told Shen Chengzhou and Ling Shen what she had seen and heard in the Grand Secretary's Mansion today.
Fortunately, no one in the General's Mansion was vain and did not care about Gu Zhi's background. It was true that as long as Ling Xiao was willing, they would agree to the marriage even if the other party was a beggar.
Ling Qingwan once again felt that she was born into a good family.
He has a kind and gentle mother, a loyal and benevolent grandfather, and a good-tempered brother.
Immediately afterwards, Shen Chengzhou and Ling Shenshi began to arrange a marriage for Ling Xiao.
At this time, An Yi came to the general's mansion.