Master Qi sat in the main hall, taking a long while to fully recover before taking out another invitation and handing it to Gu Jinli: "Gu Family's daughter, Elder Gu, and Gu family's elder sister, since yesterday's banquet was missed, this is an invitation I personally issued, to please visit the Qi Mansion for a gathering."
He then said to Gu Jinli: "The lady of my house is very keen to meet you. She has a gentle temperament and treats people with great kindness."
Unlike his mother, there is no need to worry about any schemes or plots.
But Gu Jinli refused: "There's no need for meals, doing business as usual is fine."
She disliked being obligated to attend social functions. To her, business that could be done should be done; if not, then forget it. Engaging in social flattery over meals, she preferred to sleep in at home.
Seeing that she was reluctant to go, Master Qi turned to Third Grandpa: "Elder Gu?"
