"Which one of these two do you like?" Mrs. Qin Wang asked.
Gu Yue's cheeks turned red with embarrassment, "Mother, my daughter has already seen you."
Mrs. Qin Wang asked Gu Yue with a straight face, "Since you have already seen each other, why didn't you tell me?"
Gu Yue lowered her head and said weakly: "My daughter dare not hide it from her mother. She is afraid that her mother will scold me."
"If you are afraid that I will scold you, you should tell me the truth."
Gu Yue secretly raised her head and glanced at Mrs. Qin Wang, then lowered her head and said softly: "My daughter wants to marry Mr. Zhou, so she makes the decision privately to choose Mr. Zhou for herself."
"You are confused! The Zhou family is an eighth-grade official and their family is ordinary. Wouldn't it be unfair for you to marry into one of them?"
Gu Yue hurriedly explained, "My daughter doesn't dislike Mr. Zhou's family being poor. She just doesn't want to let go of having wronged Mr. Zhou."
"You girl, you are always full of weird ideas. I told you not to think wildly. Why do you just keep this in mind?" Mrs. Qin Wang couldn't laugh or cry.
Gu Yue pursed her lips and said, "Mother, my daughter just likes Mr. Zhou. My daughter is already twenty years old. If we delay it any longer, she will become old. Is it possible that mother wants her daughter to die alone all her life?"
Mrs. Qin Wang scolded Gu Yue with a straight face, "What are you talking about?"
Gu Yue muttered: "My daughter is telling the truth! Why doesn't mother believe me?"
Mrs. Qin Wang snorted, "It's not that I don't believe you. I'm just worried that you will be deceived. Do you think I am blind and deaf about your second sister-in-law this time? Your sister-in-law must have revealed something to you. I know, I can't stop you. , and cannot be stopped.
But I hope you can listen to me and stop interacting with Mr. Li. Mrs. Li is surrounded by her minions. If you interact with her, you are going against the entire Li family. Your father dotes on you, but don't forget that the Li family is your second uncle's family. Your father can't destroy himself just because he dotes on you. "
"Don't worry, mother, my daughter knows what she's doing and won't act impulsively. She just wants to take this opportunity to retaliate against Ms. Li and cause trouble for her."
Mrs. Qin was silent, obviously disapproving of Gu Yue's decision.
Gu Yue came close to Mrs. Qin's ear and whispered: "Mother, Li's most precious thing is beauty cream. My daughter doesn't believe it because she doesn't have any in stock."
Mrs. Qin's eyes brightened slightly, but then dimmed again, "Those beauty creams are made from medicinal materials that Li has collected personally."
"Can medicinal ingredients be refined as well?"
Mrs. Qin Wang snorted coldly, "Although medicinal materials are precious, they are far less valuable than beauty creams. Beauty creams can treat skin itching and even acne. It is said that after using beauty creams, the skin becomes moist and shiny, and can be broken by blowing.
Li has always loved beauty, and has been practicing cosmetology skills diligently over the years. She must have a lot of beauty cream in her hand, otherwise why would she show off in our Qin family? "
Gu Yue chuckled, "I also think that Mrs. Li should have a lot of beauty cream in her hands. Mother, please find a way to get a bottle of beauty cream back."
Mrs. Qin Wang rolled her eyes, "I would like to do it, but unfortunately I don't have Li's ability."
Gu Yue said: "Mother, don't we have a treasury at home? The silver notes in the treasury are enough to buy the beauty cream in Li's hand."
Mrs. Qin was hesitant.
Gu Yue said: "Mother, I heard that all the beauty cream in Li's hand was given to Zhao Qingya. I see that Zhao Qingya's skin is better and tenderer than Li's. She must have used beauty cream."
Mrs. Qin Wang shook her head, "Don't take advantage of Zhao Qingya. If you offend Zhao Qingya and she offers the beauty cream to His Majesty, you will be dead."
Gu Yue muttered, "I'll just tell you. I won't be stupid enough to snatch the beauty cream directly. Mother, please help me think of a way to get the beauty cream in Li's hands."
Mrs. Qin frowned, "This method..."
"My mother said, as long as you can achieve your goal, it's worth spending no matter how much money you spend."
Mrs. Qin Wang said: "It's not difficult for you to want beauty cream. If you go to Zhao Qingya, there might be some success."
"Looking for Zhao Qingya? Zhao Qingya may not be willing to help me unless she puts forward some conditions."
Mrs. Qin Wang nodded, "You guessed it right. Zhao Qingya really made a condition."
Gu Yue's eyes lit up and she quickly asked, "What conditions does she offer?"
Mrs. Qin Wang said: "Zhao Qingya wants you to leave Mr. Zhou."
Gu Yue was immediately furious.
"Zhao Qingya is so deceitful, I want to tear her mouth apart."
"Calm down, don't make any noise at this time."
Gu Yue took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and asked, "Mother, what do you mean? Do you want to help your daughter?"
Mrs. Qin Wang nodded, "Of course I want to help you. But we, mother and daughter, cannot defeat the Li family at all. The Li family's background is too rich. The Li family has been practicing medicine for generations, and their ancestors also had imperial doctors. The Li family It is an authentic and famous family with profound heritage. The Li family gave birth to Sanlang again, and she has a pivotal position in the Li family."
Gu Yue said: "I know that the Li family has a profound background. Mother, please think of a way to get Li to hand over the beauty cream."
Mrs. Qin Wang sighed, "Let me think about it."
"Mother, this method is very simple! We only need to make Mrs. Li lose her beauty, and she will be helpless."
Mrs. Qin Wang glared at Gu Yue, "Ms. Li is your uncle's first wife and your father's first wife. Do you think she will lose her beauty?"
"She can pretend to be sick! As long as she pretends to be sick, we can take the opportunity to take the beauty cream from her hands."
"absurd!"
Mrs. Qin Wang scolded Gu Yue severely, "Do you think Mrs. Li is stupid? Do you think Mrs. Li is a fool? If you push Mrs. Li, she will dare to falsely pass on the imperial edict and slander your father for rebellion. Then, don't talk about you. Daddy’s reputation cannot be saved, and even we will be implicated.”
Gu Yue bit her lip, "What should we do? I can't let her continue to be arrogant."
"You have to be patient for a few days. I will find another way to get the beauty cream out of Li's hands."
"Mom, you must help me. I just can't swallow this bad breath."
"Mother understands, mother promises you."
Mrs. Qin Wang touched Gu Yue's head and comforted her softly, "Good boy, don't worry. Don't worry, my mother will never let anyone hurt you."
Gu Yue hugged Mrs. Qin and choked with sobs as she said, "Thank you, mother. Mother is so kind to me."
Mrs. Qin Wang smiled kindly, "Silly girl, you were born to me, of course I love you."
…
Gu Yue returned to the room and was restless.
Tonight, she had a dream.
Dreaming about Zhao Qingya, dreaming about Zhao Qingya crying towards her, crying about her tragic fate.
Gu Yue woke up with a start, opened her eyes, and looked at the dark roof.
Gu Yue took a long breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
The dream he had just now was so real that Gu Yue doubted that it was not a dream.
She reached for the bedside lamp, but the light went out.
Gu Yue got up and settled down, planning to light the oil lamp.
Suddenly, the window creaked and a dark shadow floated into the house.
"who?"
The man in black stood still and said, "Miss!"
Gu Yue stared at the man in black, "How did you get in?"
The man in black lowered his head and said respectfully: "My subordinate came in over the wall."
"You spy on me sleeping? How dare you do such a dirty thing."
The man in black quickly explained, "Miss, I misunderstood. This subordinate did not spy on Miss."
"You didn't spy on me. Why did you enter my boudoir? Get out of here."
"Miss, forgive me! I followed Princess Qin's order to bring food to the lady."
Gu Yue was stunned. It turned out that Princess Qin sent someone to deliver food.
"You leave first. I'll see you again when I change my clothes."
The man in black turned around, walked out of Gu Yue's boudoir, and closed the door.
Gu Yue breathed a sigh of relief, quickly dressed up and walked out of the room.
She walked out of the door and looked into the next room. The lights had been turned off, obviously for rest.
Gu Yue asked the maid to bring hot water to wash up.
"I'm tired today. You all should go down. I want to rest. No one is allowed to knock on the door to wake me up without my permission."
"yes!"
After Gu Yue finished washing, she lay down on the bed, remained silent for a moment, and finally chose to close her eyes and fall asleep.
The next morning, Gu Yue finished washing under the care of the maid as usual.
The maid brought breakfast, but Gu Yue had a bad appetite.
Seeing her like this, Mrs. Qin asked, "What's wrong with you? Did you have a nightmare last night?"
Gu Yue shook her head, "Mom, don't worry, I'm fine."
Mrs. Qin Wang sighed and said, "I will take you out for a walk later."
"Take a walk? Mom, aren't you afraid of being recognized?"
Prince Qin's wife smiled slightly and said, "You are the young lady of Prince Qin's palace. Any blind servant who dares to block your way will be beaten to death directly."
Gu Yue was startled, and quickly pulled the sleeve of Mrs. Qin and said: "Mom, be careful what you say. I am a concubine now, not a young lady from Prince Qin's palace, let alone a princess. If something happens to me, my father and mother will It’s inseparable.”
Mrs. King Qin patted the back of Gu Yue's hand and said, "Don't worry, I have my own sense of discretion."
"Oh well!"
After breakfast, Mrs. Qin Wang took Gu Yue out for a walk.
The Prince of Qin's Mansion occupies a very large area, with pavilions, rockeries and ponds everywhere, all built with exquisite luxury.
Mrs. Qin Wang took Gu Yue around and said, "Your courtyard is too shabby. Someday, my mother will add two rough ladies for you and teach them the rules."
"Mom, you've taken the trouble. But there's no need to add more people. It's quite nice here. I'm used to it."
Mrs. Qin Wang warned: "No matter how much you dislike the environment here, you must remember that your engagement is appointed by His Majesty. If you ruin His Majesty's plan, your end will be disastrous."
"Don't worry, mother, I won't ruin my father's affairs. I just hope to get married as soon as possible, leave the capital, and leave that bitch Li."
Mrs. Qin Wang smiled happily and said, "If you have such ambition, mother will be relieved."
Gu Yue asked: "Mother, when will you give the beauty cream to Ms. Li? Ms. Li tortures me in different ways every day. She is deliberately humiliating me. If mother doesn't take measures, I won't be able to survive anymore. .”
Mrs. Qin Wang held Gu Yue's hand tightly and comforted her gently, "Don't worry, my mother will not sit back and let the Li family ruin you. Don't panic yet, and plan slowly."
Gu Yue hummed, "I'll listen to my mother and take my time."
Mrs. Qin Wang smiled and said: "Be good! It's not convenient for your father at this time. If you have anything to do, please discuss it with your elder brother. Also, try to have as little contact with Mr. Li as possible to avoid being caught by her."
Gu Yue frowned, "Mother, I don't like Mrs. Li."
Mrs. Qin put a serious face on her face and said: "You have to endure it even if you don't like it. Don't forget, you are still Li's adopted daughter. Li not only gave birth to you, but also raised you. Li will be kind to you and rebuild you. You must respect her and be filial to her. Otherwise, your father will not spare you."
Gu Yue muttered: "I'm not stupid. Mrs. Li is my father's savior. How could I possibly anger her? I'm eager to please her."
"That's right."
Mrs. Qin Wang smiled with satisfaction, "Your father has gone to the government office today, so you stay at home."
"I know. I will accompany my grandmother well and serve my grandmother."
Mrs. Qin Wang smiled with satisfaction.
She reminded Gu Yue a few more words, "Your grandmother is old. If you can make her happy, it will also be beneficial to your future marriage. Remember, you must keep your duty in mind and don't cross the line."
Gu Yue nodded obediently, "I know. Mother, please don't worry."
Mrs. Qin Wang smiled with satisfaction, "Since you know, I won't be nagging you. Remember, don't provoke Mr. Li, otherwise you will be the unlucky one."
"I understand the importance."
Mrs. Qin Wang said a few more words before leaving with her maid.
Maid Cuiyu supported Gu Yue, "Second Miss, don't be sad. Although Madam says she won't interfere in your affairs, she is kind-hearted. She is still willing to think about you."
"Yeah?"
Gu Yue sneered.
She didn't believe a word Mrs. Qin said.
She has known Mrs. Qin for more than thirty years, but she has never felt the love and care of Mrs. Qin.
She once asked Mrs. Qin why she was so cold to her.
Mrs. Qin Wang smiled but didn't answer, always telling her not to talk too much and just respect the old man.
She didn't need to worry about the rest, her father and her eldest brother were enough.
King Qin's wife never really loved her, she was just a pawn cultivated by King Qin's wife.
Gu Yue doesn't understand.
She is very smart and perceptive, and she noticed that Mrs. Qin seemed to be acting differently.
But she couldn't guess what Mrs. Qin wanted to do.
What is the intention of Mrs. Qin? How big is her ambition?
…
Xiao Yan, the eldest son of King Qin, came back from outside. Hearing that his mother had come to the mansion, he immediately rushed to Fulong Hall.
"My daughter-in-law pays her respects to her father-in-law."
"Get up quickly."
Mrs. Qin Wang helped her daughter-in-law Li.
Mrs. Li looked at Mrs. Qin with tears in her eyes, "Why did your husband come suddenly today?"
Mrs. Qin Wang smiled and said: "I thought you were not in good health recently, so I came here to take a look."
"My husband cares about me, and I am moved both physically and mentally."
"Between you and me, there is no need to say thank you."
Mrs. Qin Wang sat on the chair and asked Mrs. Li, "You have been busy with wedding arrangements during this period. Thank you for your hard work."
Mrs. Li lowered her eyebrows and said, "I don't have to work hard."
Mrs. Qin Wang asked again: "How have you been in the past two months?"
Mrs. Li showed a happy expression and said, "I am living a good life."
"Really? You won't lie to me?"
Mrs. Li nodded repeatedly, "Of course it is true. These days, I am well fed and clothed, and have servants waiting on me. I feel very comfortable both physically and mentally. I also embroidered clothes, shoes and socks for the men. I hope they can wear them." I can like my needlework."
Mrs. Qin Wang nodded with satisfaction and praised: "You are a virtuous person, a hundred times better than Mr. Li. You deserve these things."
Mrs. Li's eyes turned red, "I thank you, Madam, for your compliment. Madam, I am unfilial and cannot serve you in front of Madam. I feel really guilty."
"You don't have to feel uneasy. You have to remember that no matter when you are the Crown Princess of Qin, you will always be my good daughter-in-law. I love you, love you and pamper you just because you are the Crown Princess. You have to remember In terms of your identity, you are my daughter-in-law, and you are the Crown Princess.
The Crown Princess should be dignified, elegant, generous and noble, instead of being petty and petty like Mrs. Li. Li has no brain, so she does many things wrong. When you get married, you should learn more from Li's example, be more assertive, and act like a royal concubine. "
Mrs. Li nodded repeatedly, "Thank you madam for your teaching. I will obey your teachings."
He looked respectful and courteous, but there was no trace of sincerity.
Mrs. Qin Wang sighed secretly, feeling tired.
Prince Qin walked in from outside, "Mother, you are here."
"The Crown Prince has arrived just in time. I have something to tell you. I plan to let Gu Yue study in the palace."
"Going to the palace to study? Mother, sister Yue has just reached her age."
Mrs. Qin Wang waved her hand, "I have reported this matter to the emperor. The emperor said that Gu Yue should study with the Taifu first to familiarize himself with the subjects, and he will get extra points in the future assessment."
Prince Qin frowned, "Isn't this appropriate?"
Prince Qin's wife frowned slightly and stared at Prince Qin, "What's wrong?"
Prince Qin said: "The emperor has decreed to confer sister Yue as the princess, and now he allows her to study in the palace and spread the word. Wouldn't it cause people to talk about it. Mother, please consider this matter carefully."
"I have thought it through carefully, don't worry."
Prince Qin frowned and asked displeasedly: "Does mother have any plans?"
Mrs. Qin Wang was silent for a moment, and then slowly said: "Your sister has an extreme personality. Like the Li family, she is impulsive and irritable. If she hadn't had the reputation of being a concubine, she would have gotten into trouble a long time ago. I I'm worried that if she continues to act willfully, sooner or later she will cause a huge disaster. I decided to let Gu Yue go to the palace to study."
Prince Qin was surprised, "Mother is going to send my sister to the palace? Is this appropriate?"
"Why is it inappropriate?"
Mrs. Qin Wang asked back.
The prince of Qin was speechless.
He looked at Li.
Li's face turned pale and her lips trembled. She seemed to be greatly stimulated and was on the verge of collapse.
Mrs. Qin Wang said: "I have wronged you all these years. I know you have always hated me, blamed me, and blamed me. But ask yourself, have I been good to you all these years?"
Mrs. Li gritted her teeth and choked with sobs: "I don't dare! I always remember my husband's kindness to me."
Mrs. Qin Wang laughed and said sarcastically: "Then do you still blame me?"
Li lowered her head and said nothing.
Prince Qin frowned and looked at Mrs. Li, wondering why Mrs. Li refused to admit that she resented her mother-in-law.
Mrs. Qin Wang sighed, "That's all, whatever you think. In short, I have said everything. If you brothers and sisters are willing to listen to my advice, just follow my instructions. If you are not willing to listen to me, then I will not do it either." Reluctantly. I just hope that you brothers and sisters can help each other and not have conflicts all day long."
"Mom was joking, how can we help each other."
The prince of Qin was not convinced.
Mrs. Qin Wang snorted coldly, "You'd better remember what you said. As for Li..."
"I dare not forget, I will never forget your husband's kindness in my whole life."
Mrs. Li started to cry.
Prince Qin's wife waved her hand, signaling Prince Qin to step back.
"Your Majesty, please go out first. I have something to say to your mother alone."
"oh."
After the prince of Qin left, Mrs. Qin said: "You should understand that there is a gap between you and Mrs. Li. You two are destined not to be true sisters. You don't have to deny that you and Mrs. Li are sisters. I understand in my heart. You two They are incompatible with each other in every aspect. I let Gu Yue study in the palace, not only because she is my direct granddaughter, but also because she is qualified and savvy, and has a bright future. Since you married into the Qin Palace, your Your child will also be named Qin, so you should save your child's fortune.
I have found a good match for you. When Gu Yue comes to Beijing, you will take her to see her. Don't get sick in the next few years, don't worry about it. When you get well, we can slowly choose a husband. "
Ms. Li cried and said, "I am at my command."
Mrs. King Qin patted Mrs. Li's shoulder gently and said softly: "You are also a miserable person."
…
After returning home three times, Gu Shan finally returned as promised.
"Father!"
Gu Shan bowed properly, then stood up and secretly observed Gu Jinyu.
Gu Jinyu's appearance became even more beautiful, her skin was so soft and tender that it seemed to break with just a pinch.
Jealousy flashed in Gu Shan's eyes.
This face is so beautiful.
No wonder every time his father mentioned Gu Jinyu, he couldn't help but praise her for her beauty. It turned out to be because she looked like Gu Jinyu.
Gu Shan's mind was spinning, and she suddenly began to think about Gu Jinyu.
When I saw her today, she turned out to be a beauty. This kind of beauty belongs to men.
Gu Shan gathered her thoughts, raised her head, looked at Gu Yu shyly, and called her father cutely.
Gu Yu nodded, "Aren't you busy today? Are you coming back so late?"
"I will take a rest today. If your father has any instructions, just tell your daughter and she will definitely take care of it."
Gu Yu smiled and said, "How are your mother and your brother today?"
"My brother is fine, but my mother is unwell."
When Gu Yu heard this, he immediately became nervous, "What's wrong with your mother? What's wrong with you? Do you want to call the doctor?"
Gu Shan said lightly: "My mother didn't sleep well last night, half asleep and half awake. This morning, after the doctor diagnosed my mother's pulse, he told my mother to rest and rest. My mother agreed to the doctor."
Gu Yu breathed a sigh of relief
