The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law-Chapter 958 - 952: A Chance Meeting with Officer Jie

Xiang Chun followed Gu Youyou with a large cloth bag on her back and said, "Miss Gu, the bag you made is really convenient. It can hold a lot of things and is easier to carry."

Gu Youyou glanced at it and said, "We won’t be buying a lot of things; you don’t need to carry such a big bag."

However, Xiang Chun said, "This time we’re going to stay in the palace for half a month. It’s easy to get in but hard to get out. If we don’t bring everything we need, how will we get by? She lowered her voice and said, "I have found out that life in the palace is tough for those without a background; they might not even get enough to eat. I’ve prepared some extra buns just in case."

"You’re going too?" Gu Youyou said in surprise.

"Of course, I’ve checked. Those who have conditions at home all have maids with them."

Gu Youyou: "..." It seems Xiang Chun was taking this seriously.

Xiang Chun joyfully said, "The old Madam said that to ensure you marry successfully, the entire Lin Residence will support you fully."

She was right. Xiang Chun was not arranged by the lady of Lin Residence, but by the old lady.

The items Gu Youyou intended to buy were almost all arranged; all the clothes were custom ordered from Manxiu Building. Under this circumstance, she did not forget to promote her own business.

Handkerchiefs were something girls of this era all needed to have on hand.

Various hair accessories were also necessary. She was going to stand out through her abilities, not being eccentric.

Others were all wearing makeup; if she appeared with a bare face, wouldn’t that just attract resentment?

Unknowingly, she arrived near Jie Residence. In the cold wind, Jie Residence looked desolate and bleak.

She coincidentally saw Lord Jie stooping his back as he exited the main gate; a servant offered him a thick cloak, which he refused with a wave of his hand.

He exhaled a puff of white air and hurried on his way.

After walking a few steps, he saw Gu Youyou, who had just come out of a ready-made clothes shop in Manxiu Building.

Having not seen her for a long time, Gu Youyou thought Lord Jie seemed to have aged a lot. He was only in his fifties, but now he looked somewhat hunched.

Miss Jie was married; both young masters were not at home; in the large Jie Residence, there was only this old man.

When people get old, what they most desire is to have grandchildren around them. In this era, capable men have lots of wives and concubines; sons, daughters-in-law, and numerous grandchildren whose names can’t even be recalled. Like Lord Jie, he was the only one so solitary in all of Beijing.

"Lord Jie!" Gu Youyou bowed slightly in greeting.

"Ah, Doctor Gu!" Lord Jie showed a smile and said, "I haven’t seen Doctor Gu for a long time. You encountered difficulties last year; I should have sent someone with a gift to visit you, but I got busy and forgot."

Gu Youyou smiled and said, "Thank you, Lord Jie, for your concern."

"Doctor Gu, you have been kind to the Jie family; I have long been looking for an opportunity to repay this kindness."

Gu Youyou said, "Miss Du, Miss Jie; they are Youyou’s good friends. Helping friends doesn’t count as a favor."

Lord Jie laughed heartily and nodded, saying, "Doctor Gu is a person of great wisdom and benevolence; surely you will also be a person of good fortune."

He adjusted his clothes and said, "I am in a hurry to go to the Ministry of Personnel, so I will not talk more with Doctor Gu now. When my daughter returns to the Jie Residence, you must come and visit."

Gu Youyou nodded and said, "Thank you, Lord Jie."

As Jie Huanzhi passed by Gu Youyou, the old man’s stooped back in the cold wind looked even more worn. Gu Youyou could not bear it and called him back.

"Lord Jie, please wait."

Jie Huanzhi stopped and said, "Doctor Gu, is there anything else?"