Chapter 307: Chapter 307: Recognizing Relatives II

Gu Qingli took the box, which was indeed heavy, and motioned for Wuqing to take it.

After Wuqing placed it with the box Old Master Gu had given earlier, she stood watch. These were all her young miss’s belongings, so she had to guard them well.

Next was Gu Qingping, who directly handed over a bank note for 100,000 taels of silver.

“I’m just a boorish man, Sister. I hope you won’t mind that it’s not much.”

“Of course not. Thank you, Big Brother,” Gu Qingli accepted with a beaming smile.

Down at the banquet, when the Gu Family’s concubine-born children saw Gu Qingli receive so many fine things, every one of them clenched their teeth in jealousy. Being a legitimate daughter truly makes a difference! We all grew up in the Gu Family, but we never received so many wonderful items.

Especially the dowry Ms. Su had left for Gu Qingli; it was rumored to be immense, far beyond their ability to estimate.

Then came Gu Xicheng’s second and third younger brothers. After drinking the tea of kinship, they both presented her with gifts.

Gu Qingli accepted all offerings without refusal.

These two branches of the family also lived in the Gu residence, and this was Gu Qingli’s first time meeting her Second Uncle and Third Uncle.

After that were Second Aunt Ms. Qian and Third Aunt Ms. Wu. Then came the legitimate daughters and sons from Second Uncle’s and Third Uncle’s families, who also presented gifts. Finally, it was the turn of the Gu Family’s concubine-born sons and daughters. Of course, this last group was to pay their respects to her, and they too presented gifts.

As for Gu Qingli’s maternal grandparents’ family, their formal introduction at today’s banquet was waived; they would visit separately later. However, they had also come today and presented gifts. Additionally, her two paternal aunts who had already married out were also exempted from the formal greeting ceremony.

After the kinship acknowledgment ceremony concluded, Old Master Gu led the family to the Ancestral Hall.

The Ancestral Hall was located in the rear courtyard. Upon arrival, Old Master Gu ordered it opened. After Gu Qingli went inside and offered a stick of incense to the ancestors, Old Master Gu had the family genealogy brought forth, and Gu Qingli’s name was added back to its original position.

With this, the kinship acknowledgment ceremony was perfectly concluded.

The whole ordeal left Gu Qingli thoroughly exhausted, and Wuqing had to help her back to Azure Glass Residence.

The others returned to the main hall in the front courtyard; those who needed to entertain guests did so, and those who were to partake in the feast did so.

As soon as Gu Qingli returned to Azure Glass Residence, someone brought her food. She was famished, so after washing her hands, she began to eat.

“Tired, aren’t you?” Xiao Yunjing asked as he gently patted her back.

Gu Qingli nodded. She was indeed exhausted; her knees were numb from all the kneeling.

Xiao Yunjing chuckled. “You’ll be even more tired in a few days. The Heaven Worship Ceremony alone will wear you out. We’ll return to the palace tonight, so Li’er, you should rest well these next few days.”

“Okay,” Gu Qingli mumbled affirmatively, her mouth full of food.

We really should leave tonight, she thought. If we don’t, I’m afraid the threshold of Azure Glass Residence will be worn down. Those two paternal aunts and two paternal uncles have clearly been drawn by the ’scent,’ knowing Xiao Yunjing is in the Gu residence.

Sure enough, just as Gu Qingli finished her meal, Second Aunt Ms. Qian arrived with her young daughter, Gu Qingfu. Third Aunt Ms. Wu also came, bringing her young daughter, Gu Qingshuang, to Azure Glass Residence.

Xiao Yunjing quickly made himself scarce. As he was leaving the room, Gu Qingshuang’s and Gu Qingfu’s eyes remained glued to him until he was completely out of sight.

Only then did the two young women curtsy shallowly towards her and call out, “Older Cousin.”

Gu Qingli’s eyes tightened. They truly don’t take me seriously, do they? I, the legitimate wife, am still right here!

Suppressing her displeasure, Gu Qingli said faintly, “Second Aunt, Third Aunt, and my two younger cousins, please sit.”

The four nodded and sat down. Then, they began to survey the living room. They had heard that Azure Glass Residence was built very luxuriously, and seeing it now, it truly was.

Ms. Su truly doted on this daughter she found from the countryside.

Envy was apparent in their eyes. Gu Qingli saw this and merely curled her lip. What a shallow bunch.

The second and third branches of the Gu Family lacked nothing in terms of food, clothing, and expenses, just like the main branch. Yet they envied her Azure Glass Residence.

Just then, Wuqing brought in fruits and placed them on the tea table. Wushuang and Wuxin followed, serving tea, and then the three maids stepped back to stand behind Gu Qingli, awaiting instructions.

“Second Aunt, Third Aunt, and my two younger cousins, please have some tea.”

The four finally snapped back to reality. Ms. Qian and Ms. Wu glanced at Wuqing, Wushuang, and Wuxin standing behind Gu Qingli. The three of them had outstanding looks and an ethereal temperament, not at all like maids from an ordinary family.

Their hearts sank. Looking at our own daughters, their appearance is inferior even to her servant girls!

“AHEM…” Third Aunt Ms. Wu feigned a couple of coughs. She retracted her gaze, looked at Gu Qingli, and said, “I didn’t expect Li’er to have blossomed so beautifully, and even your maids are such budding beauties. Third Aunt had thought you were suffering in the countryside. It’s good that you’re back now. Our family’s Qingshuang has gained another older sister.”

Gu Qingli didn’t respond. She lightly tapped her fingers on the table and simply smiled at them.

Another sister? They’re already setting their sights on Xiao Yunjing so quickly. Unfortunately for them, they’re bound to be disappointed. In the future, they’ll have to keep calling him ’brother-in-law.’

Ms. Wu, having been snubbed, found herself at a loss for words. She picked up a pastry from the table and took a bite. As the pastry melted in her mouth, her eyes lit up. “This pastry is delicious! Li’er, where in Capital City can one buy such tasty pastries?”

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These were all made by Wuyou’s hands, and products from the Space—how could they not be delicious? Wuyou was getting restless in the Space, so she started making pastries in there.

“Oh, Li’er, and your triplets? Why haven’t we seen them?”

As she spoke, Ms. Wu glanced around, clearly running out of things to say, and thus thought of Gu Qingli’s triplets.

Gu Qingli pointed to the bedroom and whispered, “They’re all sleeping. The nurses are watching them.”

“Oh, Li’er, you are truly blessed, having triplets all at once, and all boys too! It’s a pity they’re asleep and we can’t see them. Otherwise, we could all bask in their good fortune.”

Gu Qingli was displeased by these words. An adult wanting to bask in a child’s good fortune? Isn’t that wishing for my sons to have bad luck in the future? Besides, it was *she* who gave birth to these three boys; it wasn’t as if some insignificant child gave birth to *her*! If anyone is to bask in good fortune, it should be from her. How did it get twisted to the children? Moreover, is good fortune something that can be casually shared with just anyone?

Gu Qingli had absolutely no favorable impression of this Third Aunt. She’s a fool.

She glanced at Ms. Qian. Second Aunt Qian was watching their conversation with composure, an occasional smile on her face, but she hadn’t uttered a single word.

Comparing the two, Gu Qingli had a good idea: Ms. Wu’s rambling was likely instigated by Ms. Qian. No doubt, they’re here to probe for information.

Gu Qingli looked back at Wuqing.

Wuqing had long disliked the Second Madam and Third Madam. Without Gu Qingli’s signal, she couldn’t very well leave to fetch Madam Su. Now that her young miss had signaled her, Wuqing immediately understood and nodded, heading out of the courtyard.

Gu Qingli had indeed sent Wuqing to invite Ms. Su. These people were here spouting nonsense, which annoyed her greatly, but it wasn’t proper for her to openly ask them to leave.

Before long, Ms. Su arrived. Upon entering and seeing Ms. Qian and Ms. Wu, her expression changed. “Second Sister-in-law, Third Sister-in-law, you two certainly are idle. Father and Mother were just looking for you outside, and yet you’re here at Li’er’s place.”

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