Chapter 423: Grandpa Is Right here

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

That day, the Normal’s Residence was stuffed with pleasure, however many noble women within the Imperial Capital instantly went out of town collectively coincidentally.

“Hmph, I heard that she has been to the Gu Residence a number of occasions. She have to be asking for assist on the coming-of-age ceremony!”

“Pfft! A wild woman who grew up within the countryside actually doesn’t know etiquette. What sort of household is the Gu Residence? Does she suppose she will be able to cling to them simply because she needs to?”

At this second, Zuo Xiangling, who needed to debate marriage with the Gu Household however was informed that their eight characters didn’t match, froze. She might solely increase her cup and drink tea to cover her awkwardness. She was one of many individuals who went to the bookstores to order books. She even ordered probably the most to embarrass Xiao Ning.

She had simply arrived within the Imperial Capital and knew a couple of individuals. Even when these idiots from the Shen Household actually needed to assist her, what number of books might every of them take out? The one unsure issue that was extra worrying was the Gu Household. She heard that Gu Ruoruo and Xiao Ning have been accustomed to one another. She questioned if they might assist her.

At this thought, Zuo Xiangling bit her lip.

It was solely as a result of the Gu Household thought extremely of themselves that they began a dyehouse after giving them some face. The Zuo Household had already taken the initiative to specific their goodwill, however they nonetheless placed on airs and rejected the Zuo Household.

Did they actually suppose that there was no different good household in your entire Imperial Capital apart from them? They have been a bunch of poor students who didn’t have cash or energy. They even thought extremely of themselves.

When she discovered a greater marriage, she would make the Gu Household remorse it!

Simply as she was pondering, she instantly heard somebody say, “Oh no, oh no, His Highness the Crown Prince really went to that… to Xiao Ning s coming-of-age ceremony!”

“What? Didn’t His Highness the Crown Prince simply return from Luo Prefecture not way back? And why is he associated to the Xiao Household?”

“Xiao Ning should have used the identical trick once more and shamelessly begged to go as if she was sending an invite to the Gu Household!”

The noble women turned increasingly more anxious as they spoke. Not lengthy after, they lifted their skirts and obtained into the carriage one after one other, as if they might comply with the Crown Prince into the East Palace in the event that they went earlier and let him take a couple of extra glances.

Really, to not point out them, even the Xiao Household didn’t anticipate the Crown Prince to return. Xiao Ran couldn’t conceal her disdain. “We didn’t ship him an invite. What’s this referred to as? Coming uninvited?”

Gu Chang’an didn’t just like the Yan Household both, however in comparison with his private dislike, he was extra involved concerning the easy progress of your entire coming-of-age ceremony.

Xiao Ran additionally knew this precept, so she pursed her lips. “Overlook it. It’s simply an additional pair of chopsticks. I hope he can get misplaced after freeloading.”

Gu Chang’an patted the again of her hand gently. To stop her from being indignant, he took the initiative to greet him.

The Crown Prince took the chance to say to Gu Chang’an, “I simply returned and didn’t have time to organize any presents. I heard that Miss Xiao is planning to construct a guide home for Father, so I needed to do my finest.”

He pointed on the “present pile” behind him that was tough to disregard. “These are some books from the Crown Prince’s Residence. I hope they can assist Miss Xiao resolve her pressing wants.”

Simply as Gu Chang’an turned to take a look at the pile of books, one other visitor occurred to reach on the door. His smile froze.

A carriage that he would always remember in his life slowly stopped outdoors the door. The curtain was lifted, and Grand Secretary Gu, who walked out, appeared particularly energetic immediately. Gu Ruoruo was taking a look at her great-grandfather in confusion.

She was a bit of excited to attend Xiao Ning’s coming-of-age ceremony immediately. She deliberate to rise up earlier than daybreak to pick garments and jewellery. She thought that she was already thought of early, however she didn’t anticipate to see her great-grandfather, who had already washed up and dressed up, when she handed by the courtyard. He requested the butler, “How do I look?” The butler appeared up on the sky. “Grasp, that is already your third change of garments.”

He even muttered, “The brand new garments I’ve made all yr are not so good as these few days.”

Then, his great-grandfather requested the butler, “Then do you suppose this outfit is extra appropriate with my inexperienced jade headgear or the white jade headgear?

Why did she really feel that her great-grandfather’s conduct immediately was the identical as once they have been kids throughout the brand new yr? He wore new garments and jewellery and even needed to ask if he appeared good.

When she noticed her great-grandfather and little grandpa’s gazes met, Gu Ruoruo felt that she vaguely understood one thing.

Their gazes met for an instantaneous. Virtually as quickly as they met, they pretended to look away inadvertently. Then, Gu Chang’an went ahead and bowed.

“Welcome…”

He, who had all the time been eloquent, was instantly perplexed. Grand Secretary Gu additionally felt visibly uncomfortable.

Simply as they have been feeling awkward, they heard crisp laughter coming from the door.

“Is Grandfather right here?”

Grand Secretary Gu rotated and noticed a younger woman in pink standing inside the edge, smiling at him. Then, she skipped throughout the edge to him and checked out him backwards and forwards.

“Ah, why do Grandfather and Father appear to be brothers once they stand collectively!”

Gu Ruoruo’s coronary heart tightened. Her great-grandfather was normally very critical. The final one that dared to tease him had his home confiscated. Xiaoxiao was daring sufficient to satisfy the gun!

simply as she was about to assist her buddy salvage the scenario, she heard her great-grandfather say in a tone she had by no means heard earlier than, “You’re Xiao Ning, proper?”

Xiaoxiao lifted her skirt and bowed critically. “Xiao Ning greets Grandfather.” “Thanks, Grandfather, for coming to my coming-of-age ceremony. Not solely is the Normal’s Residence honored by your arrival, however even my father’s face is crimson and he can’t conceal his pleasure!”

Gu Chang’an’s face turned crimson, however he didn’t refute.

Grand Secretary Gu checked out him in disdain. “You don’t know methods to communicate and know etiquette in addition to your daughter. What are you ready for? Prepared the ground. Are you going to let your father stand outdoors on a regular basis?”

Gu Chang’an was surprised. When he appeared up at his father, his eyes have been a bit of crimson, however he nonetheless nodded closely. “Sure, Father.”

Gu Ruoruo was dumbfounded and couldn’t assist however secretly give Xiaoxiao a thumbs up.

Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes and smiled. “Oh, there’s my eldest niece too! Come, come, come. I’ll carry you in!”

Her eldest niece was irritated. “Didn’t we conform to deal with one another as friends!” Xiaoxiao additionally teased her. “Alright, alright, alright. Then let me carry the lovable Miss Ruoruo in?”

She leaned near Gu Ruoruo’s ear and whispered, “There’s nonetheless a while earlier than the banquet. Are you hungry? The kitchen has ready some snacks for you. Would you like some?”

That needed to occur! Gu Ruoruo’s eyes lit up. She had even forgotten that her great-grandfather had stated to maintain a low profile earlier than he got here. She waved her little hand and pointed behind her. “Right here, that’s the coming-of-age ceremony present that your Nice-grandfather specifically instructed us to offer you.” Xiaoxiao adopted her hand and took a glance. Ha, good lord, half a carriage of books!

The Crown Prince initially needed to indicate off his present, however he was inferior to the Gu Household. Now, he couldn’t look forward to Gu Chang’an to greet him once more and hurriedly adopted the servant into the residence.

He couldn’t afford to lose face if he stayed any longer.

When the noble women rushed over and discovered that the Crown Prince had already entered, they instantly insisted on getting in. At that second, Gu Chang’an was greeting the Gu Household. Xiao Ran was having fun with dressing up her daughter and was about to cease.

She was in temper now. her daughter’s beautiful look within the mirror, she couldn’t assist however have the need to indicate off. Therefore, she sneered. “Then allow them to in. Arrange one other desk for them. Don’t let these idiots disturb the visitors.”

After saying that, she raised her hand and tidied Xiaoxiao’s sideburns. “Allow them to see how cute the one daughter of the Normal’s Residence is..”