latelenovela Chapter 273 Another Huge Sum of Money Received
Chapter 273 Another Huge Sum of Money Received
"Just as they were getting married, the eldest sister-in-law's cousin suddenly approached her to discuss a marriage exchange..."
After discussing it, the two made the decision privately without informing their elders.
By the time it was all over, it was too late; the die was cast…
"Is that so? What happened afterward? Did the Duke of Wen's mansion not come forward to explain?"
Gu Chenglin pursed his lips, looking at his wife's eagerness to eat melon seeds, and really wanted to kiss her, but seeing Ruyi beside him, he held back.
"Duke Wen made an appointment with the Imperial Tutor, and the families sat down to discuss the matter. Since it was already a mistake, they decided to go with the flow and change the marriage contract, drafting a new one."
There's no problem with the Xie family, but it seems my eldest brother's situation is...
My uncle said that after this incident, my older brother became taciturn, like a completely different person, and gradually drifted apart from his family.
Dongfang Jin was quite full from eating melons: "No wonder Ruyi said your sister-in-law was very careful in front of your brother, including those children."
You're saying your older brother isn't still in love with your sister-in-law's cousin?
I never expected Gu Yunxiao to have gone through something like this. His childhood playmate died, so he must be sad.
On one side is her aunt's son, and on the other is her childhood friend. Only one of them can survive...
No one can understand how he feels in this situation, and there must be many people gossiping about him.
Another example is the wedding ceremony itself. After everything is over, you discover that the bride has been replaced, which is a significant blow.
This is the drawback of arranged marriages in ancient times. If you don't like someone, why not say so earlier? Why wait until the wedding day?
Can't you stop being so taciturn?
Anyone would have a hard time in that situation.
Gu Chenglin shook his head and turned to ask Ruyi, "How is it outside now?"
Ruyi waved her hand: "Disperse, everyone."
Dongfang Jin looked bewildered: "They're all gone?"
Is this what you call having a family reunion dinner?
She saw this as a farewell dinner.
Why did you have to choose New Year's Eve?
Looking at his wife's expressive face, Gu Chenglin loved her dearly and said, "There is a legend in Donglin Kingdom that says that on the eve of the Lunar New Year, the gates of the underworld will open, allowing the ghosts to return home and reunite with their families. However, they must return to the underworld before the midnight bells ring."
This is probably why his stepmother aunt wanted to hold the meal in the courtyard where his mother had lived.
Sigh, this family is such a headache. Whether they go back or not, let nature take its course.
Dongfang Jin: "..."
Is there such a legend?
Ruyi then said, "There are only a few maids left to clear the table. Jin'er, your mother-in-law's courtyard is quite unusual."
Dongfang Jin ignored the word "mother-in-law": "Have you discovered anything?"
"Yes, a major discovery. There are a lot of gold and silver ingots buried under the bamboo grove behind her courtyard, each worth fifty taels. They look quite old."
Dongfang Jin asked excitedly, "Can you accept it?"
Ruyi didn't answer, but looked at Gu Chenglin and mimicked Dongfang Jin's words: "Can you accept it?"
Dongfang Jin...
I am the master!
Ruyi: Those silver coins belong to someone else!
Dongfang Jin...
Speechless!
Gu Chenglin looked at the excited and greedy expressions on the faces of the two, one big and one small, and said, "If it won't attract attention, then we'll take it."
He thought to himself that it would be better to leave that money with his wife than to leave it in the Rongguo Mansion.
Ruyi and Dongfang Jin were very excited when Gu Chenglin agreed.
Ruyi: "After you go out, turn left all the way to the wall, climb over the wall and head north to the bamboo forest. Once you get there, find a secluded spot and I'll collect them all."
Dongfang Jin gave it an OK sign and then slipped away.
After Dongfang Jin disappeared from the space, Ruyi looked at Gu Chenglin and said, "Your wife is too greedy. I'll bring the things in later."
Put away that small sandalwood box first; inside there's a jade pendant that looks exactly like your birthmark and a letter.
Gu Chenglin raised an eyebrow: "Why didn't you tell my wife?"
Ruyi rolled her eyes at him: "Your wife is just a naive and innocent girl. Don't be fooled by her clever appearance; she's actually just a naive child who hasn't experienced anything in life."
There are some things you don't need to let her know. Haven't you noticed yet that she's never truly integrated into this world?
Gu Chenglin laughed. It was true; his wife could be quite shrewd at times, but also quite absent-minded at others.
Does she fit in? Considering her previous life, her family background must have been extraordinary; she must have been a pampered princess at home.
Moreover, her family must have protected her very well, otherwise she would still be so childish at the age of twenty-six. It's just that she has suffered because of her family.
It seems he'll have to put in some effort to get her to fully integrate into his family.
Dongfang Jin arrived at the bamboo forest that Ruyi had mentioned. As soon as she stepped inside, snowflakes began to fall from the sky.
The slender branches of the bamboo swayed gently in the wind, and snowflakes fell softly onto the bamboo leaves, gradually accumulating into a layer of pure white.
As I walked along the bamboo path, my feet crunched underfoot, as if the snow was conversing with me.
Luckily, this place is remote and deserted, otherwise the sound of footsteps would have attracted people hiding in the shadows.
The snow was falling heavier and heavier, occasionally landing on my neck and cheeks. The coolness instantly seeped into my heart, and I couldn't help but shiver.
[Little Ruyi, I've arrived. Here you go.]
【understood. 】
A few breaths later, [How was it?]
Everything has been packed up. Ta Xue has already entered the Rongguo Duke's Mansion. You can wait for it here. Long Er came with it.
Perfect timing! The Zheng family's courtyard isn't far from here. Don't forget to circulate your internal energy to keep warm.
【it is good. 】
Dongfang Jin stood there without noticing any movement; it seemed that guy had leveled up again.
A gust of wind blew by, and the snowflakes that had fallen on the bamboo poles landed on her head and shoulders like a shower of flowers from a fairy maiden.
Dongfang Jin quickly dodged away, moving further away from the bamboo forest, and stood on the path in the middle, waiting for Taxue and Long Er.
In this tranquil bamboo forest, one can almost hear the sound of snowflakes falling, a soft and soothing sound, like a silent melody.
Each snowflake carries a unique rhythm, intertwining with the rustling of bamboo to create a winter symphony.
As the snow continued to fall in these final moments of transition between the old and new years, the entire bamboo forest was enveloped in a dreamlike atmosphere.
Dongfang Jin rarely gets to experience such a wonderful moment in this quiet place. He takes a deep breath, closes his eyes, and savors the freshness of the snow and the faint fragrance of bamboo that permeate this world.
It was a scent that belonged to winter, and she reveled in it all by herself.
Ruyi Realm
Gu Chenglin looked at the sandalwood box that had appeared in front of him, opened it, picked up the letter inside, unfolded it, and read its contents.
It turns out that all these things in the bamboo grove were buried by his mother and aunt.
The gist of the matter is that whichever master of the Rongguo Mansion discovers these items must use them as a last resort when his cousin Cang Lingyuan faces difficulties.
If Cang Lingyuan hadn't become emperor, the Rongguo Duke's family would have kept a low profile, ensuring their lifelong peace.
Seeing this, Gu Chenglin found it somewhat amusing. If his cousin hadn't become emperor, would the Rongguo Duke's Mansion still exist?
Whose money is this? Who can know?
Can he say that his mother and aunt are smart or stupid?
Looking at these hundreds of boxes of gold and silver ingots, there must be about a million taels.
Gu Chenglin fell into deep thought. Was this an emergency measure? But it seemed that neither the people of the Rongguo Duke's Mansion nor his imperial cousin knew of the existence of these things.
Otherwise, how come no one has been discovered all these years?
But why?
Unable to understand, and seeing Ruyi sitting on the sofa with her eyes closed, he didn't dare to ask.
He opened the drawer, took out a magic bag, and put all the boxes inside.
He then threw the sandalwood box and jade pendant into his storage bag, and burned the letter shortly afterward.
As one wishes……
Didn't I tell you to keep it separately?