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Gu Jinzhu also felt it was funny. It was rare for the Yao family to send so many delicious foods. If the Zhen family came over and saw that she ate better than her, they would be furious, but she didn't expect that she was already on her guard.

After the meal, Bi Yao packed up her things and came back. She couldn't help but say, "Girl, the new one, Xiao Cui, is really nimble. The dishes and firewood in the kitchen were all made by her and Yang Liu, but the magpie and Qi Zhizhi are nowhere to be seen."

"Xiao Cui?" Gu Jinzhu thought of that girl in green.

"That's right," she said indignantly as she massaged her shoulders. "Xiao Cui and Yang Liu are the ones who do the work outside. That Magpie and Qi Qiao are like two big bosses who can do whatever they want."

Gu Jinzhu nodded. She didn't dare to use anyone from the Yao family, so she placed them in the outer room.

She thought for a while and said, "These are the times when you and Yun Xiang pay more attention to them. If they are restless, we'll find a chance to slowly drive them out. If they have a good personality, it won't be too late to stay."

Aster and Rue nodded.

After that day, after hearing that the Zhen family had punished Lady Yao to kneel for a full two hours, Lady Yao was filled with anger, yet she didn't dare to cause trouble. It was rare for her to behave herself for two days.

Without her looking for trouble, Gu Jinzhu's life was finally on the right track. Every day, she would wake up early to pay respects at Yan Fu Residence and spend the rest of her time at the Jade Bamboo Garden, reading, practicing calligraphy, and drawing.

In the past few days, Gu YuRong had often come to play with her. The little girl's innocent laughter had made the Jade Bamboo Garden quite lively, and the two sisters had gradually gotten closer.

However, every time she greeted the Zhen family, she would make a few sarcastic remarks at Gu Bijin. Gu Jinzhu was too lazy to bother with her as she was just a child.

Gu Zhiyue, on the other hand, had actually never seen her again after that day. She was rumored to have been imprisoned in the courtyard by Madame Zhao, preventing her from coming out.

"You just got something from the Lady and you don't even want to show your face anymore. You are obviously hiding from us."

Madame Zhao was a cautious person, and Gu Zhiyue's face had been scratched right from the moment they had interacted. Furthermore, now that Lady Yao was filled with hatred and resentment towards her, she would definitely vent her anger. It was understandable that she would avoid them at this moment.

People tend to avoid evil, which was more or less the case.

It was already August, and the heat was gradually decreasing. Many osmanthus trees had been planted in the Gu Residence's backyard, and they were now covered with light yellow petals. The wind blew, filling the garden with its fragrance.

Gu Jinzhu had nothing to do in the afternoon, so she prepared to bring some fragrant jasmine flowers from the garden, hoping to make some osmanthus cake.

As soon as he walked to the door, he saw a few girls guarding outside. There were a few servants cleaning the path, cleaning up the fallen petals and paving the way with water. They also brought over ten pots of blooming flowers, making the whole garden look as if it was brand-new.

Just as Gu Jinzhu was about to enter, a waiter walked over with a smile and greeted her, "Greetings, Eldest Miss. The garden is being reorganized. Please come back in two days."

"Reorganize?" Gu Jinzhu was puzzled.

The servant boy laughed, "The palace sent word that Second Miss will be back tomorrow. Second Miss has always loved the golden cinnamon in the garden, so Madam sent word for the garden to be tidied up and made prettier. Second Miss will be happy to see it again."

Before Gu Jinzhu could say anything, Bi Meng could not help but be angered. She shouted, "Second Miss will be back as soon as she returns. The garden is so big, can it be that no one else can visit?"

The servant smiled, but there was no trace of fear on his face. He said, "This servant doesn't know. Anyway, Madam has said that no one else can enter. Eldest Miss should wait for a few days before visiting."

The moment he said this, even the usually calm Yun Xiang couldn't help but be angered. She said angrily, "This garden belongs to the Gu Residence, not just the Second Miss. Why can't others enter? "Isn't this a little too overbearing …"

Just as they were arguing, they heard a delicate voice say, "What are you all doing here? Do you want to be lazy or not?"

The servant turned around and his face lit up as he said to Gu Jinlong, "Madam's Big Sister Jinwu is here. If Miss has anything to say, you should tell her."

After saying that, without waiting for her to speak, he turned around and ran off like a wisp of smoke.

A tall girl wearing an apricot-colored long skirt walked over. It was indeed the girl next to Lady Yao, Jin Wu.

When Jin Wu saw Gu Jinlong and the other two, he was stunned. He immediately went forward to pay his respects, then smiled. "Why is the eldest Miss here?"

Gu Jinzhu said indifferently, "I had nothing to do after my afternoon nap, so I wanted to take a walk around the garden. Unexpectedly, I was stopped."

Jin Wu's face didn't change at all, and he only laughed. "Aiya, that's unfortunate. Madame just said that this garden should be taken care of, and this place is dusty and muddy. Eldest Miss should wait for a few days."

Gu Jinzhu didn't say anything, but she pointed at a few laughing figures in the distance and said, "Since it's inside, why is there still someone playing inside?"

In the bushes far away, there was a figure wearing a vermillion robe, together with a few girls throwing themselves at flowers and playing with butterflies. From time to time, a bell-like laughter could be heard.

Jin Wu smiled. "Third Miss is bringing the girls to pick flowers and prepare to put them into a vase for Second Miss. They grew up together and have the best relationship with each other. Third Miss is most familiar with Second Miss' preferences."

She talked like this for a long time. In any case, Gu Jinzhu was not allowed to enter, causing her face to turn pale with anger. She was just about to say something when Gu Jinzhu stopped her, "Alright, then we won't enter. Let's go back first."

She was the first to turn around, with Yun Xiang following behind her.

On the way back, Gu Jinzhu's expression was not good. No matter who was stepped on on the head by a maidservant, they would not feel happy.

"This second young miss is too overbearing! Isn't it just a backyard? Could it be that once she comes back, no one will be allowed to go?"

Yun Xiang sighed, "Who said I wasn't!? It seems like the second young miss is really spoiled in the manor. The madam specially arranged this garden for her, but it can't be like this, even the eldest young miss can't enter. If these words get out, people might even say that she's harsh! "

"I think she's the one who isn't afraid. Otherwise, she wouldn't have done such a shameless thing …"

The two girls cursed angrily. Gu Jinzhu turned around and said, "Alright, isn't it just a garden? It's worth it for you two to act so magnanimously!"

"Little girl," said Bea, "Isn't Jin Wu too much? He's bullying you. Do you want me to secretly beat him up to vent your anger?"

Yun Xiang raised both her hands in approval. "Okay, okay. Tonight then, take a linen bag and cover her head. Then, beat her up. See if she still dares to bully others!"