Chapter 1323: Marriage [3]

Actually, those were just a few blurred pictures. If she didn’t know medicine, and understand those matters, or watched some small movies in her previous life, she really wouldn’t understand what those blurred pictures were about.

Mrs. Cui was surprised, Xiao Yu was indeed smart. She hadn’t even told her, yet she understood it.

After a while, she frowned and said, "Xiao Yu, did you really understand it? I haven’t even told you yet."

Gu Jinli winked at her and asked with a smile, "Do you want to tell me? Sure, go ahead."

Mrs. Cui was teased into turning red, lowering her head, "You, you go take a bath and wash your hair first, talk after you’re done. Hurry up, stop fooling around, your Auntie Jiang will be here soon."

The Auntie Jiang Mrs. Cui was referring to was Jiang Qi’s wife, Mrs. Lian, who was the blessed person for Qin San Lang and Gu Jinli’s wedding.

Mrs. Lian’s father and Jiang Dahu had been on the battlefield together, and were sworn brothers with Elder Lei Wu. However, Mrs. Lian’s father was more successful, not only marrying an official’s daughter but also becoming one of the garrison commanders at the Zhili Camp, considered a semi-Capital Official.

That Mrs. Lian’s father achieved such success was attributed to his Lian surname.

Lian is an ancient surname. Even though Mrs. Lian’s family was a branch and the Lian clan had been in decline for years, the surname still carried some weight.

Due to Jiang Dahu’s connection, Jiang Qi had spent some time around General Lian and knew Mrs. Lian. The two had a childhood betrothal, so Jiang Qi got himself a good wife.

On the first of September, Mrs. Lian, though older, gave birth to a daughter, bringing great joy to the Jiang family, although Mrs. Lian was quite embarrassed. Her eldest son was already engaged to her niece and was to marry next year, and she was still having children; it was quite embarrassing.

Mrs. Lian wasn’t fond of socializing, and especially avoided going out due to the embarrassment of her late pregnancy.

Mrs. Jiang noticed and told her to act as the blessed person at Luo Wu and Gu Jinxiu’s wedding in December. As this was a request from her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lian couldn’t refuse and agreed.

Unexpectedly, Luo Wu and Gu Jinxiu hadn’t even married yet, and Qin San Lang and Gu Jinli were ahead of them, so she ended up being the blessed person for Qin San Lang and Gu Jinli’s wedding.

She, with her parents above her, children below, in-laws alive and healthy, and a harmonious marriage, lived a life of privilege with hardly any hardship, making her the most suitable blessed person.

As for Madam Guo, she served as the female elder from the groom’s side.

General Guo valued Qin San Lang greatly and knew he had no parents, only a grandfather. With no female elders to fulfill their traditional roles at the wedding, Madam Guo was asked to assist.

"Got it." Gu Jinli went into the bathing room and scrubbed herself three times... she was quite frustrated. Why did people in Great Chu need to bathe so many times to marry? She bathed daily, was this really necessary?

But Mrs. Cui said it was tradition, and each wash had its significance, so she could only comply.

When she was done, she almost felt like she had shed a layer of skin.

Next was washing her hair. Her hair was long, and now being winter, drying it took a lot of effort. Fortunately, Xiao Ji was there to help with the drying, allowing her to take a nap with her eyes closed.

Once everything was mostly done, Gu Jinxiu brought her a bowl of sticky rice dumplings, "There are twelve in total; mother said you must finish them all."

Sticky rice was filling, and a bowl of sticky rice dumplings would last until the wedding was over. Gu Jinli didn’t hold back and ate a whole bowl, followed by a meat-filled pancake.

Mrs. Cui quickly stopped her, "Eat less, going to the toilet is troublesome."

Gu Jinli was frustrated, "Mom, I’m eating, could you not talk about that?"

Mrs. Cui said, "Alright, alright, I won’t say it, just eat less."

Luo Huiniang and Tian Xiaohua had already awakened. Hearing that Gu Jinli finished bathing, they brought Jin Niu and Gui Niu to see her.

"Xiao Yu." Luo Huiniang’s nose tingled, wanting to cry. She hugged Gu Jinli, "Be well. If Qin San Lang bullies you, just tell me, I’ll bring the escort masters to beat him up."

Tian Xiaohua also said, "Sister Xiao Yu, I’ll support you too."

"And me, and me." Gui Niu said, waving her little fists and gritting her teeth. But she was losing her baby teeth, revealing a comical toothless grin.

Gu Jinli laughed, pinching her cheek, "Mm, Sister Xiao Yu believes in Gui Niu, Gui Niu is the best."

She then looked at Jin Niu, "And Jin Niu, Jin Niu is a great sister too."

Ms. Yan was busy, and Old Mrs. Yan was old. Ever since they settled down after fleeing for refuge, Jin Niu almost raised Gui Niu herself.

Jin Niu bashfully smiled, "Sister Xiao Yu is the best sister. Without her, we wouldn’t have today’s good life."

Both Jin Niu and her brother Gu Qingliang were the quiet type but were clear in their hearts, remembering Gu Jinli’s kindness.

Aunt Miao knocked and entered to report, "Boss Lady, Wang Yongfu sent someone to say County Captain Jiang is escorting the Jiang family into the village."

These days, the County Captain was Jiang Qi. Jiang Qi and Mrs. Lian were childhood sweethearts, and he treated her extremely well. Since Mrs. Lian, the blessed person, needed to stay busy for two days, Jiang Qi personally provided transport for her from yesterday. Today, he had brought all the family early in the morning.

Mrs. Cui, hearing this, quickly tidied her clothes, "Come, let’s go greet Madam Jiang."

Then she instructed Gu Jinli, "Stay in the room and follow the rules I’ve told you. Today, you must not act recklessly. Sister Xiu, keep an eye on her and don’t let her fool around."

"Aye, don’t worry mom, Xiao Yu knows what to do." Gu Jinxiu saw Mrs. Cui out the door.

Mrs. Cui, with Aunt Miao, went to receive Mrs. Lian. In over a quarter of an hour, Mrs. Jiang brought in Mrs. Lian, Jiang Jiao’s wife, and several chief maids.

Mrs. Lian appeared very gentle. Having just given birth over two months ago, she was still a bit plump. Seeing Gu Jinli, she couldn’t help but praise, "This child is really pretty. I always thought Sister Xiu was outstanding, but now I realize Xiao Yu is even better."

Unlike other daughters of military families, Mrs. Lian liked to read poetry and do embroidery, so she was fond of Gu Jinxiu, exchanging embroidered gifts occasionally.

Gu Jinli stood up and bowed to Mrs. Lian, "Greetings, Auntie Jiang. Thank you for your hard work on this cold day."

She also greeted Mrs. Jiang and Jiang Jiao’s wife, "Greetings, Grandma Jiang, Second Aunt Jiang."

Mrs. Jiang laughed, "It wasn’t hard. You saved Yuanyuan’s life; the Jiang family owes you gratitude. Your noble deed delighted Jiuyue’s mother to be your blessed person."

Everyone feared suffering and death. Had it been another girl from a different family, upon knowing the fiancé was to go to war, she might have demanded to break off the engagement.

Even if they didn’t, a wealthy family like the Gu Family might keep the daughter for a few years to see if the man returned safely. If not, their daughter remained pure and could marry again.

But the second girl of the Gu Family insisted on going with San Lang to the Northwest, which the Gu Family didn’t oppose, swiftly marrying off their daughter.

The Jiang family was very impressed.

After hearing this, Gu Jinli asked about Jiuyue, "How is Little Jiuyue? With all of you here, is she alright at home alone?"