bayedsolid Chapter 412 Gu Chenglin's Stepmother, Hua Miaoyan
Chapter 412 Gu Chenglin's Stepmother, Hua Miaoyan
Moreover, judging from their interactions, their relationship is by no means as distant as it appears on the surface.
It seems to be hiding some unknown secret.
Hua Miaoyan smiled like the warm spring sun, and walked lightly to Gu Yunxi's side, reaching out to tap her forehead: "Take off that expression."
His words were full of doting affection, and then he walked up to Dongfang Jin.
Her eyes were full of affection as she gently said, "You must be Chenglin's wife."
Look at her appearance, like a rare orchid in a secluded valley, elegant and graceful, truly remarkable.
Cheng Lin is very lucky.
As she spoke, she took out a warm and translucent jade bracelet from an exquisite brocade box.
Gently taking Dongfang Jin's hand, he placed the bracelet on her wrist with a soft yet solemn gesture.
"One should not refuse a gift from an elder."
Moreover, this was originally a gift that Chenglin's mother specially prepared for her youngest daughter-in-law.
I gave this to her daughter-in-law on behalf of my sister. Now that it's in your hands, it's returned to its rightful owner.
Hua Miaoyan's voice was gentle, with an undeniable warmth. As she spoke, she held her hand, preventing her from backing down.
Dongfang Jin looked at the bracelet on her wrist and then looked up at Gu Chenglin.
Gu Chenglin smiled and nodded at her.
"Thank you."
Hua Miaoyan was born into the Ningguo Duke's Mansion. Although she was born out of wedlock, she was the only one born out of wedlock in the Ningguo Duke's Mansion.
Because of her parents, she grew up in her maternal family, the Marquis of Zhenxi, and was raised as a legitimate daughter from a young age, enjoying all kinds of privileges.
Because all the children of her maternal family were boys, and the Marquis of Zhenxi was a military general, all the children in the family were skilled in using spears and sticks.
She grew up in another family and, through her surroundings, also learned some martial arts.
As she grew up, she not only blossomed into a beautiful and charming woman, but also acquired the dashing spirit of a military general.
Even at the age of forty-five, he still stood tall and exuded a heroic spirit.
Time seems to have left no trace of weariness or sluggishness on her.
This was the second time Dongfang Jin had met him.
Looking at her up close, one's gaze is always drawn to her breathtakingly beautiful face.
Her eyebrows, like distant mountains, slanted into her temples, with slightly upturned peaks, exuding a sharp and intimidating aura.
His narrow eyes, with their dark pupils like unfathomable pools, gleamed with a chilling light as they moved, seemingly able to see into people's hearts.
A high, straight nose bridge, with a touch of femininity amidst its strong features, adds a three-dimensional feel to the face.
Her lips, naturally red without any makeup, were full and defined, revealing an undeniable determination when pressed tightly together.
She is tall and slender, with a large frame but excellent proportions, and exudes an extraordinary aura in every gesture.
A well-tailored black brocade robe perfectly accentuated her figure, while the silver cloud patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs revealed her status and taste.
A matching belt cinched her waist, and a jade pendant swayed gently with her steps, making a clear, ringing sound.
She is decisive in her words and actions, acts swiftly and efficiently, and can always make quick judgments when faced with problems. When issuing instructions, her voice is loud and powerful, making her irresistible.
Within the mansion, she earned everyone's awe and admiration through this dignity and decisiveness.
However, when interacting with her and Gu Chenglin, this mother-in-law seemed to deliberately conceal her sharp edges and acted gently and kindly.
Even so, her inherent dignity would still inadvertently show.
Anyone who can earn Ruyi's praise for such a beautiful woman must be extraordinary.
Hua Miaoyan watched the interaction between the couple with a smile on her face, her gaze fixed intently on Gu Chenglin.
He stood tall and straight, his usually cold and aloof face now flushed with a barely perceptible blush, his deep eyes filled with undisguised tenderness and affection.
He would occasionally turn his head to look at Dongfang Jin, his gaze as if nothing in the world could compare to the beauty beside him.
This made her fall into memories; it seemed that Gu Haozhen looked just like this when they first met.
Thinking of her current situation, she quickly pulled herself back to reality, glancing back and forth between Gu Haozhen and his son Gu Chenglin several times.
Like, so similar.
Gu Chenglin looks almost exactly like Gu Haozhen when he was young, as if they were cut from the same mold.
Now that he has returned home with his wife and children, his sister can finally rest in peace.
very nice.
Thinking about it, my eyes involuntarily welled up with tears.
Dongfang Jin turned her head and looked at this "mother-in-law" with a puzzled expression, just in time to see her compose herself and looking at her with a smile.
Got caught!
Haha, how embarrassing.
Dongfang Jin suddenly felt embarrassed, her cheeks flushed red, like the magnificent sunset.
Her eyes were lowered, and her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes, revealing a shy demeanor.
Thinking to myself, this "mother-in-law" truly lives up to her reputation as a lady from a prominent family; her ability to control her expressions so well is impressive.
Hua Miaoyan noticed her little gesture and felt a surge of warmth in her heart, feeling grateful that her sister's son had finally found a good match.
The young princess of Prince Dun's mansion.
Who would have thought that two people could meet in a place like Lingwu Village?
It has to be said, this is fate.
It can be considered a predestined marriage.
"I hope you two will have a harmonious and happy life together from now on."
At this point, Hua Miaoyan turned her back to the others in the room and took out a stack of silver notes from her sleeve.
He quickly slipped it into Dongfang Jin's sleeve, pressed her hand down, and said earnestly, "Little Jin'er, thank you for not minding that Cheng Lin has been married before and has two children."
You treat Chenglin's two children like your own, even better than your own.
Their father and I had heard about it before, thank you.
However, she couldn't suggest that the couple have their own child, as she had heard it from someone close to her eldest daughter-in-law, Duan Jing'an.
The child was present on the day the Empress gave birth and was so frightened that he fell into a deep sleep for several days.
She couldn't bring up such a taboo subject on their first meeting.
This was the first time she had ever heard of a woman being so afraid of childbirth.
Dongfang Jin...
What is this operation?
She glanced at Gu Chenglin subconsciously and saw him nod slightly.
She glanced again at the bracelet on her wrist, which shone with a soft luster, and said softly, "Thank you, Auntie."
Ruyi's voice echoed in her mind: "One hundred thousand taels of silver."
Dongfang Jin looked shocked. "So many?"
It's a little too hot to hold. Is this her idea or her father-in-law's?
But looking at her father-in-law, she saw him drinking tea from a teacup.
This?
Ruyi (a type of scepter), [Hmm, the smallest denomination is one thousand taels.]
How should I reciprocate?
"Then give me a Qiankun bag, we have plenty of those at home."
You have parents, so you should have in-laws too. Let's be fair, what do you say?
Dongfang Jin rolled her eyes inwardly. Fair? How could it be fair?
The Qiankun bags you've taken out now are all over ten square meters in size.
Okay, prepare some passion fruit and purple ginseng for your father-in-law later.
Since the 100,000 taels of silver were given to her behind their backs, she couldn't be so foolish as to return them.
Hua Miaoyan turned around, her gaze falling on Gu Chenglin, a hint of reminiscence appearing in her eyes.
Smiling, he said to the Duke of Rong, "Your Excellency, look at Cheng Lin's eyebrows and his demeanor. Isn't he just like you when you were young?"
Duke Rongguo snorted lightly, his face feigning seriousness, but a hint of barely perceptible pride flashed in his eyes: "He naturally resembles me, after all, he is my son."
Besides, I personally chose the name Chenglin for myself.
Unlike those other kids, whose names were all chosen by their parents-in-law.
As he spoke, he crossed his arms and tilted his head back slightly.
His feigned awkwardness and haughty demeanor resembled that of a child vying for attention, which was strangely comical.
When he and his uncle named him, they spent a whole day and night in the study.
The character “城” usually represents city walls, implying stability, sturdiness, and a sense of responsibility.
It can also imply that the child has broad prospects for future development, and is as inclusive as a city.
"Lin" means sweet rain or dew, symbolizing grace and good fortune.
It implies that the child's life will be blessed by God, that he will have a good life, and that he will also benefit others.
He remembered his uncle saying that "City" represented the origin of the Gu family in Yunmeng Prefecture, Guangnan Prefecture.
That's the ancestral home of the Gu family. It's said that the Gu family lived there in the early days of the Cang Sheng Kingdom.