Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 910: Let’s Get Engaged

Gu Jin’an looked at Qin San Lang, somewhat speechless. After a while, seeing Qin San Lang still in this state, he had to remind him, "Stop staring, we should go."

This is the inner courtyard. Although the families have good relations, rules must be followed. The men must go to the guest hall in the front courtyard for the feast, and cannot stay in the inner courtyard.

Qin San Lang knew he couldn’t stay long, but he couldn’t help but keep looking at Gu Jinli.

Gu Jinli noticed, waved at him and then returned her gaze, following Mrs. Cui to thank Mrs. Jiang, "Thank you Grandma Jiang for coming to be the primary guest. I’m sorry for making you come all this way."

Mrs. Jiang smiled and helped her up, "No need for formalities between our families. This trip was necessary; first, to be the primary guest for you, and second, because your Uncle Shang was worried about Good Brother An, urging us to come over long ago. He couldn’t eat if we didn’t come."

Scholar Shang was aware of the Old Gu Family’s issues, fearing the case’s mishandling might affect Gu Jin’an’s exam. He wanted to come along from the beginning, but Gu Jinli’s family had to hurry, and Scholar Shang’s family had wives and daughters to arrange, so they could only come later.

Mrs. Cui felt touched and gratefully said, "Good Brother An’s teacher is so thoughtful. With such a teacher caring for Good Brother An, we as a couple can be at ease."

Mrs. Jiang was very pleased upon hearing this. With Good Brother An’s knowledge and character, he could find any kind of teacher, but he chose Wenyuan as his teacher, taking on the responsibility of Wenyuan’s Family. Moreover, she was happy that Gu Dashan and Mrs. Cui were both excellent people, ignoring others’ talk of the Shang Family wanting to claim their son, treating the Shang Family as family and being very kind to Yuanyuan as well.

"Sister Xiao Yu, your coming-of-age hairpin is so beautiful; can Yuanyuan touch it?" Yuanyuan also came along with his parents to celebrate Gu Jinli’s birthday today. Upon seeing her pearl coming-of-age hairpin, he liked it very much; it’s red!

Gu Jinli squatted down, smiling, "Sure, you can touch it."

Yuanyuan was thrilled, reached out his chubby little hand to lightly touch her pearl hairpin, then pulled his hand back.

Mrs. Jiang knew the rarity of red pearls. Seeing this pearl hairpin, she was surprised, wondering when the Gu Family got such a pearl hairpin. Or perhaps Xiao Yu had already been promised to a wealthy family, and this pearl hairpin was specially sent by the man’s family? Are they sincere? Hopefully, the Gu Family won’t be taken advantage of.

She feared the Gu Family might not understand the rules, and Xiao Yu would be disadvantaged. Just now, she quietly asked Mrs. Cui, who said it was given by Qin family’s third son, which put Mrs. Jiang’s mind at ease.

Since it’s sent by the Qin family’s boy, there’s nothing to worry about; they know him, and he wouldn’t harm Xiao Yu.

"Is Yuanyuan hungry? Let’s go eat." As Gu Jinli spoke, she held Yuanyuan’s hand and walked towards a flower hall in the inner courtyard. She was starving; "Yuanyuan, help sister by accompanying her to eat."

Yuanyuan laughed and said, "Hmm, Yuanyuan is hungry."

Saying this, he pulled Gu Jinxiu’s hand, and together they headed to the flower hall in the inner courtyard.

Seeing this, Mrs. Cui hastily invited Mrs. Jiang and the other female guests, "I have prepared some food, please move to the table."

It was only after Gu Jinli left that Qin San Lang followed Gu Jin’an to the guest hall in the front courtyard.

Gu Jin’an felt speechless and whispered, "It’s not the first time you’ve seen Xiao Yu, do you need to act like this?"

Are you afraid she will escape?

Qin San Lang didn’t respond, but indeed he was quite nervous, following Gu Jin’an to the guest hall, where he drank quite a bit of wine.

Being in the military, drinking was a must-have skill. Gu Dashan and Scholar Shang didn’t comment upon seeing it, and Jiang Dahu praised, "San Lang, good lad, your drinking prowess has grown. Come over and drink a jar with your Grandpa Jiang!"

Scholar Shang hurriedly advised, "Father-in-law, you mustn’t drink too much. If you get drunk, mother-in-law and Mother Yuanyuan will scold me."

Jiang Dahu replied, "How can I get drunk? Don’t worry, I definitely won’t get drunk."

He looked at him disdainfully, "Your drinking capacity is just too small. Every time I drink with you, you get drunk. Your mother-in-law scolds me because of this."

Scholar Shang was scolded and dared not speak further; he could only signal Qin San Lang to switch his drink to a bowl instead of a jar, fearing the consequences of finishing a whole jar.

Before he could finish gesturing, Qin San Lang had already picked up a jar and started drinking with Jiang Dahu.

"Hahaha, satisfying!" Jiang Dahu seemed very pleased, "A man should drink boldly like this."

Scholar Shang was shocked, and Gu Dashan also kindly reminded Qin San Lang, "San Lang, don’t drink too much; it’s harmful to your body."

Gu Jin’an frowned at Qin San Lang, and once he was seated, he asked, "What are you planning? Drinking to gain courage, perhaps?"

Qin San Lang was taken aback and immediately denied, "...No."

Gu Jin’an looked at his flushed face and sneered, "Who are you fooling? I’m warning you, don’t misbehave. If you dare to do anything outrageous, I’ll cripple you."

Though his sister was inclined toward San Lang, as the big brother, he had to voice some concerns, since they hadn’t formalized their engagement yet.

Qin San Lang nodded, "I understand, don’t worry."

Luo Wu, while eating, watched Qin San Lang’s act of feigned calmness, thought of Gu Jinxiu... Sister Xiu was still the best; gentle and obedient, unlike Xiao Yu, who was fierce enough that San Lang had to drink to muster courage.

The feast lasted two hours, and the families stayed together talking for another hour and a half until Feng Jin reported that there was conclusive evidence regarding Granny Gu and Lord Lai’s case against Yuan Jiaman, then everyone dispersed.

Gu Jin’an and Gu Jinli, upon hearing the news, were relieved. Lord Lai was finally toppled, meaning Gu Jin’an’s exam wouldn’t be sabotaged.

The family was overjoyed about Lord Lai’s arrest, and even by bedtime, they couldn’t stop smiling.

Only Qin San Lang felt a mix of joy and anxiety. Finally, when everyone was asleep, he got up and went to Gu Jinli’s courtyard, mimicking bird calls outside her room.

Not wanting to wake Xiao Ji, Gu Jinli quickly went to the window and opened it.

Qin San Lang stood up from below the window frame, his clothes changed to her favorite dark robe, with bamboo embroidery at the hem; his hair styled neatly, exuding the noble vibe of a gentle young master in the moonlight.

Gu Jinli felt very comforted by the sight—Brother Qin had grown up, slowly transforming from a young lad into a man.

"You bathed, there’s a hint of fragrance." She sniffed, catching the scent of herbs.

Her words made Qin San Lang blush, but after steadying himself, he nodded and said, "Yes, I drank today and didn’t want to reek, so I took a bath."

He then took out a box and handed it to her, "This is for you."

"What kind of gift? Is it pearls again?" Gu Jinli reached out to take the box, only for him to grasp her hands.

She froze, frowning at him, "What are you doing?"

Looking at her beautiful face, Qin San Lang’s already nervous heart raced faster, but he couldn’t wait any longer. Hesitating slightly, he solemnly said to her, "Xiao Yu, let’s get engaged."