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Gu Jinzhu also felt it was funny. It was rare for the Yao family to send so many delicious foods. If the Zhen family came over and saw that she ate better than her, they would be furious, but she didn't expect that she was already on her guard.

After the meal, Bi Yao packed up her things and came back. She couldn't help but say, ”Girl, the new one, Xiao Cui, is really nimble. The dishes and firewood in the kitchen were all made by her and Yang Liu, but the magpie and Qi Zhizhi are nowhere to be seen.”

”Xiao Cui?” Gu Jinzhu thought of that girl in green.

”That's right,” she said indignantly as she massaged her shoulders. ”Xiao Cui and Yang Liu are the ones who do the work outside. That Magpie and Qi Qiao are like two big bosses who can do whatever they want.”

Gu Jinzhu nodded. She didn't dare to use anyone from the Yao family, so she placed them in the outer room.

She thought for a while and said, ”These are the times when you and Yun Xiang pay more attention to them. If they are restless, we'll find a chance to slowly drive them out. If they have a good personality, it won't be too late to stay.”

Aster and Rue nodded.

After that day, after hearing that the Zhen family had punished Lady Yao to kneel for a full two hours, Lady Yao was filled with anger, yet she didn't dare to cause trouble. It was rare for her to behave herself for two days.

Without her looking for trouble, Gu Jinzhu's life was finally on the right track. Every day, she would wake up early to pay respects at Yan Fu Residence and spend the rest of her time at the Jade Bamboo Garden, reading, practicing calligraphy, and drawing.

In the past few days, Gu YuRong had often come to play with her. The little girl's innocent laughter had made the Jade Bamboo Garden quite lively, and the two sisters had gradually gotten closer.

However, every time she greeted the Zhen family, she would make a few sarcastic remarks at Gu Bijin. Gu Jinzhu was too lazy to bother with her as she was just a child.

Gu Zhiyue, on the other hand, had actually never seen her again after that day. She was rumored to have been imprisoned in the courtyard by Madame Zhao, preventing her from coming out.

”You just got something from the Lady and you don't even want to show your face anymore. You are obviously hiding from us.”

Madame Zhao was a cautious person, and Gu Zhiyue's face had been scratched right from the moment they had interacted. Furthermore, now that Lady Yao was filled with hatred and resentment towards her, she would definitely vent her anger. It was understandable that she would avoid them at this moment.

People tend to avoid evil, which was more or less the case.

It was already August, and the heat was gradually decreasing. Many osmanthus trees had been planted in the Gu Residence's backyard, and they were now covered with light yellow petals. The wind blew, filling the garden with its fragrance.

Gu Jinzhu had nothing to do in the afternoon, so she prepared to bring some fragrant jasmine flowers from the garden, hoping to make some osmanthus cake.

As soon as he walked to the door, he saw a few girls guarding outside. There were a few servants cleaning the path, cleaning up the fallen petals and paving the way with water. They also brought over ten pots of blooming flowers, making the whole garden look as if it was brand-new.

Just as Gu Jinzhu was about to enter, a waiter walked over with a smile and greeted her, ”Greetings, Eldest Miss. The garden is being reorganized. Please come back in two days.”

”Reorganize?” Gu Jinzhu was puzzled.

The servant boy laughed, ”The palace sent word that Second Miss will be back tomorrow. Second Miss has always loved the golden cinnamon in the garden, so Madam sent word for the garden to be tidied up and made prettier. Second Miss will be happy to see it again.”

Before Gu Jinzhu could say anything, Bi Meng could not help but be angered. She shouted, ”Second Miss will be back as soon as she returns. The garden is so big, can it be that no one else can visit?”