Chen Y's tone was quite familiar. And he wasn't even her anything!

  Zhang Qi stared at him and didn't answer.

  Her eyes were too soft, even when she stared at people, there was no majesty, but rather a spoiled look. Chen Ou chuckled and said, "Don't be annoyed, if you don't want to say it, then just don't."

  It's like this, but he still felt a bit itchy in his heart, so he said: "A Gui, last time you got into trouble, I shouldn't have just walked away." He tilted his head and smiled at her straightly, "Your ninth brother has already scolded me, A Gui doesn't need to be angry anymore."

  Zhang Qi lowered her head and suddenly said after a while: "It's Xiao Mo. He says that His Majesty has made a move."

  Her words were incoherent, Chen Yu was taken aback for a moment. In an instant he understood.

  He suddenly changed his face and stared at Zhang Qi without making a sound.

  Zhang Qi also did not make a sound.

  She didn't say it, Chen Ou would soon find out. She had to say it herself, and she wanted Chen Ou to go and compete with Xiao Mo.

  If she had to follow Xiao Mo, when she was young and many people were competing for her, Xiao Mo would appreciate her more. Men are like this, the ones they fight for and beg for, will always be cherished for a while.

  Chen Yu was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered that Zhang Qi had told him this, which meant she also liked him in her heart.

  His face changed for a moment, and he pursed his lips: "I'll go find Ninth Brother to discuss it." After speaking, he retreated into the carriage, and soon the horse-drawn carriage sped up.

  Zhang Qi watched him leave and then pulled down the carriage curtain.

  At this time, A Lu was dozing off on one side.

  Zhang Gui took out the wooden box bestowed by His Majesty from his bosom and slowly opened it. As soon as the lid was lifted, a dazzling golden light burst forth, causing Zhang Gui's eyes to water.

  At this time, a small cry of surprise came from beside him.

  Lu woke up and opened her eyes wide, staring at a box of golden hairpins, and called out in a low voice: "Ai Qi, what's this?"

  Zhang Yi replied in a low voice: "This is what Your Majesty rewarded me with."

  "What reward did Your Majesty bestow? How wonderful! Ah Gui, how much gold is here?"

  "About forty taels of gold." Originally it was fifty taels, but after giving two taels to that eunuch, only forty taels were left.

  Forty taels of gold was already an unexpected delight for her. Zhang Gui's mouth curved into a smile as she thought about the 150 taels of gold hidden on her person, thinking happily: It's better to stay in the Zhang household after all, at least this gold comes easily.

  On one side, Ah Lu was also full of joy, she counted with her fingers and said happily: "Girl, this gold can buy thirty mu of good land."

  "It's not that many." Zhang Qi smiled and said: "The good fields in the suburbs of Jiankang are different from yours, although they are very expensive there, they are even more expensive here."

  Ah Lu thought for a moment, but then she smiled and said: "But girls can also go back to their hometowns to buy land."

  Zhang Qi was taken aback. Indeed! Ah Lu's hometown is close to Jiankang, although it's not as prosperous as here, but it's also a rare place that has never seen war.

  At this time, Ah Lu said in a low voice: "Girl, quickly put away the gold, don't let others see it."

  "En." Zhang Qi hastily covered the wooden box and put it in her bosom.

  The horse carriage returned to the Zhang residence when the sky was already dark. Zhang Gui and others went back to their rooms to sleep directly.

  The next morning, a maidservant called out from outside: "Is Mistress Gui in?"

  "Ah Lu's voice came over, 'I'm here.'"

  "The mistress has given you a courtyard in the south wing, and wants you to move in." The maid said with a low voice and a smile: "Ah Lu, your good days have arrived. This time, the mistress also assigned four maidservants to serve your master, now you are also a senior maidservant."

  "Really? That's great." She lifted her skirt and ran towards the house, calling out in a shrill voice before she even got close: "A Qie A Qie, are you awake?"

  Standing outside, the maid sent by Zhang Xiao's family looked at Ah Lu shouting and laughing, secretly sneering: What a ignorant person, can't even call out to a young lady!

  Zhang Qi had already heard it. She responded vaguely and opened the door.

  As soon as the door opened, Ah Lu began to chatter excitedly. Amidst her laughter, the master and servant packed up their belongings and moved to the small courtyard in the south wing.

  The courtyard was not large, and there were three concubine daughters living together. With Zhang Gui added, it made four people in total.

  Looking at the concubine-born daughters standing on the steps, Zhang Qi thought to herself: I'm also being treated like a concubine's daughter.

  The room she lived in was located on the far left of the wing. There were five rooms in total. Zhang Gui arranged her things and didn't care whether the four maidservants were sent by Zhang Xiao or not, directly calling Ah Lu to continue serving her daily life, and the four maidservants served outside.

  She had to thank Zhang Xiao for all this.

  In Zhang Xiaoshi's main house, Zhang Shierlang was also there. As soon as Zhang Gui entered the courtyard, he heard his and Zhang Jin's laughter.

  Lowering her eyebrows and eyes, Zhang Qi's footsteps slowed down slightly.

  At this time, Zhang Xuan walked out.

  As soon as he saw Zhang Qi, he smiled. Walking in front of her, he said in a low voice: "A Qi, fortunately, His Majesty spoke up, otherwise those northern barbarians would have taken you away."

  Zhang Qi smiled and replied lightly: "Yes."

  Seeing her, he said seriously: "Don't think that just because Gao Chang is handsome, you can follow him. The king of the northern land is notorious for his recklessness. Living in that place, who knows when your whole family will be taken away."

  Zhang Qi hastily bowed and replied seriously: "Ninth brother is right."

  Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction.

  He suddenly remembered something and said: "I heard Chen Yun say that you are the one who was brought out by Xiao Mo? Does he really like you?"

  Zhang Qi lowered her head, twisting the hem of her clothes and said: "Yes. He said that in a few days, he will come to take me away."

  Zhang Xuan furrowed his brow.

  After a while, he said, "Let's go see Father and Mother."

  Looking at Zhang Xuan's unhappy face, Zhang Qi thought to herself: He should tell Zhang Shuo, and Madame will also know. If Madame strongly opposes the marriage between Zhang Fu's daughter and Xiao Mo, there must be a reason. They will enter the palace to explain things, and I won't have to become Xiao Mo's concubine.

  Two siblings, one in front of the other, stepped into the hall.

  Zhang Xiao and Zhang Shierlang were sitting in the main seat, talking to Zhang Jin about something. When they saw Zhang Qi coming in, they both looked up at the same time, and Zhang Xiao's face was even more radiant.

  With a smile, Zhang Xiao said: "A Gui, sit down."

  This was the first time she spoke to her in such a gentle tone, rather than ignoring her as before.

  Zhang Qi hastily stepped forward and bowed, saying in a crisp tone: "Thank you, Mother."

  Seeing her change her tone, Zhang Xiao's smile became even more gentle. She turned to the Twelfth Lang and said with a smiling face: "Husband, look at the child you have given birth to, she is not only a girl, but also a lovable one."

  Zhang Erlang chuckled and stroked his beard, saying, "This is her good fortune." He looked up at Zhang Gui with a benevolent expression and asked, "What have you done that the Emperor would specially mention you? And also refused the request of the Prince of Guangling?"