From Gu's family in Ma Yuan Lane to Song's family in Qingguo Lane is not far.

  Song Pan'er had Gu Jinzhi's wet nurse, Zhu Mama, accompany Gu Jinzhi.

  On the road, Third Sister Song Yanfan was very happy and chatted with Gu Jinzhi: "...Because it's a relative of my mother's family coming, my mother specially asked the steward to bring some fresh food from the villa, and also thinking of you, she went to invite several close sisters from my family and Hu Jie to keep us company.

  You didn't come after all.

  "I told Mother, 'Today's dish has lamb, your cousin loves it the most.' So Mother asked me to personally come and invite you... How can I thank you? My legs are almost broken from running."

  Gu Jingzhi and she joked: "You're thinking of going out!"

  Song Yanfan's face revealed an exaggerated surprise: "You're really shameless. Taking a carriage back, what can you see when going out? It's not like strolling through a temple fair!"

  Gu Jinzhi burst out laughing.

  Song Yan was furious and pretended to be angry, raising his hand to scratch her itch: "First apologize to me, then thank me!"

  Gu Jinzhi was ticklish, and the two sisters were in a heap in the carriage, Gu Jinzhi's head accidentally bumped against the wall of the horse-drawn carriage.

  Song Yan was hugged by him and rubbed again, asking repeatedly: "Does it hurt?"

  "No, no." Gu Jinzhi hurriedly smiled and slightly bowed his head, pretending to say, "It was I who spoke nonsense, misjudging your kindness, elder sister; secondly, it's too much trouble for you to come invite me in person..."

  Song Yan's words were so numerous and his smile was so captivating that he couldn't help but be charmed.

  The two sisters happily went to Qingguo Lane.

  The vermilion wheel and the flowered canopy of the carriage stopped in front of the Weihua Gate, where an old woman was already waiting with a small oil cart.

  The two sisters were attended by their mothers-in-law, got down from the carriage and into a small sedan chair, and went to Song Dajie's courtyard.

  Today, we invited Gu Zhenzhi and Song Ertao's niece from their maternal family, so we set two tables.

  Second Uncle and several of his nephews had a table set in the Outer Study, while Madame Wang had another set in the boat-shaped pavilion in her own courtyard.

  A rare bustle.

  At this moment, the banquet has not yet started, and Song Daitai's courtyard is crowded with people. Gu Zhenzhi, Huan Geer, Erniang's three nephews, and several of Songjia's cousins are all talking in front of Daitai.

  Hu Jie and other girls hid in the warm pavilion.

  Gu Jinzi came in and asked for peace, then went to the warm pavilion.

  Because she was new, everyone's eyes fell on her at the same time.

  Gu Jinzhi also quickly scanned the room: there were three men in Chinese clothes, unfamiliar faces, probably the nephews of her second aunt's family.

  Madam Song asked a few questions as usual and then sent Song Yanfan off with her to sit in the warm pavilion first.

  Weng's brother is bored, his father and second uncle are in the outer courtyard, he doesn't know these brothers in the house, sitting awkwardly on one side.

  Seeing Gu Jinzhi arrive, he seemed to have seen a lifesaver, jumped up and pulled Gu Jinzhi's sleeve, whispering: "Seventh sister..."

  He took Xi Yi with him.

  This brought everyone's attention back to Gu Jin again.

  "Xuange, brother is still here, Xuange accompany brother, okay?" Gu Jinzhi smiled and softly said to him.

  Boys should not be so timid and afraid of things all the time. When someone takes them out, they should let them get used to unfamiliar environments.

  Weng's expression turned pleading, his eyes gazing up at Gu Zhen with a wronged and pitiful look, but he refused to let go.

  Everyone was amused by his silly appearance and couldn't help but laugh.

  With this smile, Wen Ge was even more at a loss, shrinking back behind Gu Jin's body.

  Gu Jinzhi saw that he was really afraid, so she smiled and asked Song Daitai: "Aunt, can I take Huan'ge with me?"

  Mrs. Song naturally agreed.

  Gu Jinzhi then took Xuange with Song Yanfan together and led him out.

  Second Brother Song Yanzhao immediately stood up: "I'm going too!"

  Mrs. Song's face sank, wanting to call him back, but he had already run far away.

  She could only awkwardly explain to everyone: "He's too naughty and can't sit still!"

  The relatives in the house were all at least seventeen years old, and Song Yanzhao was much younger than them. He didn't have a place to speak up, so he left, which was somewhat impolite but not a big mistake.

  Everyone said it was nothing and changed the subject.

  Qin Zhi looked in the direction of the door twice from where he was sitting in the middle.

  He is the fourth nephew of Mrs. Song Er, the only legitimate son of the main house of the Qin family.

  He and two elder brothers came to Yanling Prefecture to send gifts, also bringing the mothers of two servants. He unintentionally overheard his mother and the two mothers saying, "Ask your aunt, how is the Gu family doing?"

  If it can be done, mother wants to change the engagement letter before the new year and make a small betrothal gift.

  Is it that girl just now?

  "...and still a child, how absurd!" Qin's forehead was covered in cold sweat as he thought to himself, surely they wouldn't let him marry such a young girl?

  Mother said that Miss Gu's House is twelve years old, but Qin Zhi looks like she's only eight or nine years old...

  On the contrary, it was Miss Song Yanfan, the third daughter of the Song family, who was tall and fair-skinned, with a delicate appearance that was pleasing to the eye. Her eyebrows were thick and full of kindness, like a virtuous wife and good mother.

  Qin Zhi prefers someone like Song Yanfan.

  Gu Jinzhi and others had just entered the warm pavilion when Song Yanzhao arrived.

  "Second brother, why aren't you staying inside to entertain our guests?" Song Yanfan asked. "You're coming over here again! Mother will scold you if she finds out!"

  "A bunch of old men talking about economics is so annoying!" Song Yanzhao smiled and sat down in the armchair beside Song Yanzhong.

  The several girls in the house were either his own sisters or cousins, except for Hu Jie, they were all from his own family, Song Yan Zhao was more casual.

  "You're also going to take the exam soon, what are you afraid of?" Hu Jie frowned and said, she didn't like boys who didn't strive for improvement and instead focused on flirting with girls.

  "None of your business!" Song Yanzhao said irritably.

  Ever since he knew about Hu Jie and Gu Jin's past, Song Yan Zhao had not liked Hu Jie. And Hu Jie often acted as if she was the elder, also often came to his house to play, every time wanting to oppose him, so he wasn't polite.

  Hu Die's face turned slightly dark, and she was about to get angry.

  "Let's just talk nicely, why do you have to come and stir up trouble!" Song Yanfan was embarrassed, scolding Song Yanzhao on behalf of Hu Jie. She just didn't quite understand why every time Hu Jie and Song Yanzhao met, the two wouldn't get along?

  Hu Jie loved to provoke Song Yan Zhao, and Song Yan Zhao was usually gentle with girls, but he never let Hu Jie get away with even half a sentence. The two had been at odds ever since.

  "I don't want to play with you guys!" Song Yanzhao said, then waved at Huan Ge'er, "Come on, let's go find something delicious to eat!"

  Weng's brother really liked Song Yanzhao, but seeing his sister's face, he hesitated. He wanted to follow Song Yanzhao, but couldn't bear to leave his sister behind.

  "Cousin, you come too!" Song Yanzhao said again, "I have something good to show you."

  Wang Ge nodded repeatedly and pulled Gu Jinzhi: "Seventh sister, let's go find something to eat." He was afraid that Gu Jinzhi would refuse.

  "I'm going too!" Hu Jie heard Song Yan Zhao invite Gu Jinzhi, and immediately said. Later, she felt that everyone's gaze at her was a bit strange, so she smiled and pulled the two girls beside her and Song Yanfan, "We're also going, why should we be left out of the delicious food?"

  Weng wants to go, and also wants to pull Gu Jin along; Hu Jie also wants to go...

  Song Yanfan had no choice but to respond: "Second Brother, where are you taking us?"

  Song Yan Zhao's face turned angry and he glared at Hu Xue.

  Hu Jie raised an eyebrow and smiled, very pleased with herself, but also a little angry.

  Song Yan is simple and straightforward without overthinking.

  The two girls in the Song family couldn't help but secretly smile and purse their lips.

  Gu Jinzhi glanced at Hu Xue and then at Song Yanzhao, also revealing a smile.

  Heart suddenly seemed to have returned to the childhood reading of the times, confused and tender feelings, so that people can see the world's most pure beauty.

  She smiled and said: "Okay."

  Everyone followed Song Yanzhao to the outer courtyard.

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