C50 (2/2)

At this moment, the front courtyard of the Gu Estate was bustling with noise and excitement. Imperial Concubine Fu had personally sent someone to bring Gu Beitong back. The luxurious black wood gilded carved carriage drove all the way into the inner courtyard, followed by a long row of rewards.

Gu Beitong was dressed in a long dress made of clay gold peony, and her head was covered with the crystal steps rewarded by Imperial Concubine Su. Her beauty was dazzling, and her Hibiscus Exquisite was even more beautiful than a peony in full bloom.

Gu Bi Tong first met her mother, then followed Lady Yao to Yan Fu Residence to pay respects to her grandmother. A bunch of maidservants embraced each other, their voices loud and powerful.

Gu Jinzhu, however, was worried about Biden's injury. She sent a little girl to Yenfu to say hello and missed her first meeting with Gu Bitong.

She quickly bought some medicine and applied it to her wound. Seeing that she was no longer crying out for pain, Gu Jinzhu was relieved.

It was a lively day at the Gu Estate, with many people coming and going. In the evening, they heard that even Gu Qingyuan, who they'd never seen before, had returned.

In the evening, a little girl came over to pass on a message that the Second Miss had hosted a banquet in the backyard, inviting the sisters to have a good time and emphasizing that Gu Qingyuan and Lady Yao would be there as well.

Gu Jinzhu had not seen her father Gu Qingyuan since her return, so she naturally couldn't refuse.

After the little girl left, Yunxiang busied herself with dressing and finding clothes for Gu Jinzhu. It was fine with Second Miss, but it was always more solemn to meet her father for the first time.

Although it was early August, the night breeze was a little cold, but Gu Jinzhu did not want to appear too grand. She only picked out a lakeside green and dark silver Eight Treasures Twisted Lotus Ribbon Skirt, tied a simple and neat spiral knot on her head, and wore a gold silk with a white jade inlaid with emerald peony pattern.

Because of her injury, Gu Jinzhu had brought the incense with her.

It was very quiet along the way. The maidservants all went to wait at the back garden. Only when they were slightly closer did they hear the sounds of laughter and cheers coming from the garden.

The bright red lanterns hung high up, illuminating the paths in the serene forest as bright as day. After turning over a large patch of parasol trees, one could see that the garden was filled with luxuriant purple and red flowers.

A maidservant in green dress shuttled back and forth. A table had been set up in the garden. Lady Yao and Gu Qingyuan had already arrived and were being surrounded by a group of people, laughing and joking.

Gu Jinzhu's gaze immediately fell on the man sitting in the middle seat.

When she had left the manor at a young age, her impression of her father had long since turned blurry. As she stared at that distant figure, she felt a sense of unfamiliarity.

Although he was already past middle age, Gu Qingyuan still stood tall and straight, with five well-built officials and a long beard below his chin. One could vaguely see his young, jade-like appearance.

She quickly walked over and bowed to her father, ”My unfilial daughter, Jin Zhu greets father.”

The surrounding voices instantly quieted down. When Gu Qingyuan saw her, a look of surprise flashed across his eyes, and he carefully sized her up. He couldn't help but reveal a smile on his face, ”This is Zhu Er? You've grown so big... ”Good, good. Your appearance is just like your mother's. It's getting more and more beautiful …”

Gu Qingyuan hadn't even finished speaking when he heard Lady Yao's unhappy snort. With a sour tone, she said, ”It's really hard for Master. You still remember how big sister looks like all these years …”