Lady Wu observed Gu Yi. He had a scholarly air about him, standing tall and straight like a pine tree. She smiled and said, "It's no problem. Mistakes are bound to happen when you're busy. It's completely understandable.
"I didn't expect Mrs. Gu to have such a handsome scholar in her household."
Jin Qianqian introduced him. "This is the wife of Wu Qianshi. The young lady standing next to her is Miss Hou, and these two are the Miss Wus."
Gu Yi bowed his head in greeting. However, when he looked up, his gaze lingered on Miss Hou for a brief second.
"Give me the Buddhist Scripture! Thank you for your trouble, Yi," Jin Qianqian said.
Using the excuse of a misdelivered message, they arranged this brief meeting for the prospective couple. It would be inappropriate for him to stay any longer.
Gu Yi excused himself and quickly retreated. This time, he was on his best behavior, keeping his head lowered until he reached the door.
