\"Break off the engagement? Impossible!\" Zhao Liping screamed, \"How could my father allow someone like you to marry him? Sister Gu, please stop lying to me! As long as you help me, I can give you something better. Something! For example...\"
Zhao Liping came closer to Gu Yao, lowered her voice and said: "For example, my brother, my brother is a talented person in Beijing! My brother is not young, but he has not made an engagement yet! As long as you are willing, I will I can introduce my brother to you!\"
\"Haha, Miss Zhao, I think you have misunderstood, right?\" Gu Yao said lightly: \"I'm already married, you don't have to worry about this! Besides, I think you should prepare the dowry first, and then think about it. My business is more suitable.\"
\"Married?\" Zhao Liping was stunned for a moment, then said sarcastically: \"Miss Gu, do you have the nerve to say such things? Who are you? Are you worthy of marrying into the Marquis's house?\"
\"Whether I'm qualified or not, that's my business. Miss Zhao doesn't need to worry about it.\" Gu Yao chuckled lightly.
\"Hmph! Sister Gu, I advise you not to refuse my request again, otherwise, I will go to the emperor to testify against you! I want to see how capable you, a concubine, can be!\"
Gu Yao narrowed her eyes slightly, "Miss Zhao, please respect yourself!"
Zhao Liping snorted coldly, twisted her waist and walked away.
\"Miss, I think she is here to cause trouble on purpose!\" Qingluan said angrily, \"Miss, do you want your subordinates to kick her out of the house?\"
\"No need!\" Gu Yao shook her head indifferently, \"I have my own opinion!\"
Zhao Liping is a scheming woman. If she is really pushed into a hurry, it may be detrimental to the Gu family.
After Zhao Liping left, Gu Yao rested in the room for a while and then took Chuntao out for shopping.
Chuntao is a smart maid. After following Gu Yao for many days, she has already learned a set of ways to deal with the world. Therefore, even if Zhao Liping comes to make trouble, she does not dare to mess around.
\"Miss, this is the most prosperous area in the capital.\" Chuntao pointed to the shops nearby and said: \"Miss, the slaves can buy some things, and then go to the teahouse to have a cup of tea and some pastries. It would also be nice to listen to a play by the way. .\"
Gu Yao nodded, she felt quite comfortable, "Well, in that case, let's go shopping!"
\"Yes!\" The two of them walked around the street to see if they could meet Lu Mohan or Murong Nigrui.
Unfortunately, Gu Yao spent a whole day shopping and still found nothing.
In the evening, she took Qingying and Chuntao to a restaurant for dinner. Halfway through the meal, Gu Yao heard several exclamations from beside her.
\"Look! Isn't that Gu Yao? She's eating here. Is she crazy?\"
\"Yes! It's incredible that someone like her can come here to eat!\"
\"I still remember what happened that day in Jing Zhaoyin Prison. It was so shameless!\"
\"that is!\"
...
When Gu Yao heard this, she frowned immediately, "These people must be so busy!"
Hearing this, Qingluan angrily shouted: "Who are you? You dare to insult our young lady! You are seeking death!"
\"Looking for death? I want to see who dares to kill us!\"
One of the young masters stood up arrogantly and pointed his index finger at Qingluan provocatively.
\"Bah! Just you?\"
Qingluan spat disdainfully and looked at him with disdain, "You don't even urinate to show yourself, with your virtues, you still try to seduce our lady! It's like a toad wants to eat swan meat, it's a dream!"
\"You...\" The young man was so angry that he trembled all over and his face turned red.
\"Okay!\" The young master pointed at Qingluan's nose, \"What a sharp-tongued girl. Wait until I sell you to a brothel and let you serve grandpa well! Hahaha!\"
\"How dare you! Do you believe it or not, I have destroyed you?!\" Qingluan was furious, rolled up his sleeves and rushed towards the young master.
When the young man saw this, he quickly stepped back, "Don't come over, otherwise, don't blame grandpa for being rude!"
\"Come on! Who is afraid of whom? If you dare to touch me, I will chop you with a knife!\"
...
The two people were making a noise, and people around them stopped to watch.
This is the most prosperous neighborhood in the capital. There are many people coming and going, whether they are wealthy people or ordinary people. Therefore, there are many people on the street, and you can see everything.
People with good intentions have already started shouting "Look! Look! Those two dandies are about to take action!"
\"Look! Gu Yao is over there, catch her quickly!\"
Gu Yao and Qing Luan were fighting vigorously when suddenly several people rushed out from the side and stopped the two of them. One of them took a whip and whipped Qing Luan hard.
\"Miss!\" Qingluan was startled and subconsciously protected Gu Yao.
Gu Yao pushed Qingluan away with quick eyes and hands, and then dodged the whip.
\"Ouch!\"
Gu Yao was hit on the shoulder by the whip, and it suddenly hurt.
Her right hand couldn't help but feel numb, and she almost dropped the whip in her hand.
Qingluan quickly supported her and asked worriedly: "Miss, are you okay?"
\"No, it's okay!\" Gu Yao endured the pain and shook her head.
\"You bitch! How dare you hurt me! I have to teach you a lesson today!\" The man raised his hand and swung the whip at Gu Yao, but Gu Yao nimbly dodged it, \"You dare?!\"
She said coldly, her voice full of threats.
\"Hahaha! Okay, I'm going to hit you!\" The man sneered and continued to raise his hand and hit Gu Yao. Seeing this, Gu Yao did not dare to block it and quickly took two steps back. However, under her feet He slipped and stepped on the hem of his skirt.
Qingluan exclaimed: "Be careful!"
Gu Yao fell to the ground and knocked her knees on the stone road. She grimaced in pain and sweated on her forehead. The pain made her shed tears.
"Miss, are you okay?" Qingluan looked at her distressedly and quickly knelt down to check her knees.
\"hiss!\"
There was a scrape of skin on his knee, and bloodshot eyes oozed out.
\"Miss, what should I do?\" Qingluan was worried. Their young lady was a pampered daughter, how could she bear this crime? \"Don't move, I'll give you a bandage to stop the bleeding.\"
Cold sweat fell from Gu Yao's painful forehead. She gritted her teeth and broke out in cold sweat.
\"Miss!\"
\"Miss!\"
\"Auntie!\"
Everyone stepped forward to inquire about the situation, but no one dared to step forward to cause trouble.
Gu Yao gritted her teeth, "I, I'm fine!"
Qingluan cleaned her wound, then wrapped her in gauze, and then stood up.
\"Girl, are you okay?\" The man walked over with a sinister smile on his face.
\"None of your business?! Get out!\" Gu Yao glared at him fiercely.
\"Haha, you are really arrogant enough. You dare to scold me? Let me tell you, my father is the King of Zhennan. As long as I say a word, the entire capital will be used by me! Do you believe it?\" The man stared viciously Looking at Gu Yao.
\"Oh? Then give it a try!\" Gu Yao sneered.
\"Haha, okay, very good!\" Seeing her being so arrogant, the man's eyes flashed with a sharp light, \"Just wait, I will take the blame for today's debt sooner or later!\"
\"Okay! I'll wait!\" Gu Yao met his gaze without fear.
\"You! Hum, I'm leaving!\"
Seeing that Gu Yao refused to give in, the man had no choice but to leave bitterly.
\"Miss, who was that person just now?\" Qingluan looked at the leaving figure in confusion.
"He is the Crown Prince of Zhennan!" Gu Yao said through gritted teeth.
\"Ah? What should we do?\" Qingluan panicked, \"If he comes to the door, wouldn't the young lady be in danger?\"
Gu Yao rubbed her forehead, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Let's get out of here first."
\"Yes, miss.\" Qingluan quickly helped Gu Yao leave. However, just as he turned around, he bumped into a hard chest.
\"Ouch!\" She exclaimed, quickly took a few steps back, raised her eyes and met a pair of deep eyes.
\"Auntie, I'm sorry!\" Qingluan quickly apologized, \"Did you hit somewhere? Do you want me to check it for you?\"
Gu Yao raised her eyes and glanced at him, "You don't need to bother me, sir."
After saying that, she turned around and left.
The man stretched out his hand and blocked her way.
\"Girl, may I ask your name?\"
\"Gu Yao.\" Gu Yao said expressionlessly.
\"It turns out to be Miss Gu San, I'm glad to meet you!\" The man changed his coldness before and became gentle and elegant with a sunny smile.
Gu Yao frowned and looked at him, "Who are you?"
\"The boy's name is Chen Qing, and he is the maid of Princess Anle.\" Chen Qing lowered his head slightly and introduced himself humbly.
Princess Anle?
Gu Yao frowned, and the appearance of a stunningly beautiful, graceful, dignified and generous woman appeared in her mind.
She knew this woman, it was the woman at the banquet that day, but she didn't expect that the woman's identity was so noble!
\"Miss Gu San?\" Seeing Gu Yao in a daze, Chen Qing couldn't help but call her again.
\"Well, is something wrong?\" Gu Yao looked at her indifferently.
Chen Qing quickly explained: "I am the person sent by Princess Anle to protect Third Miss. I have offended you so much just now. I hope Third Miss will not take it to heart!"
\"Protection?\" Gu Yao sneered, \"I wonder who Princess Anle sent to protect me?\"
\"This... subordinates don't know either.\"
\"Not sure?\" Gu Yao raised her eyebrows and looked at her with a half-smile, \"Shouldn't I thank you?\"
\"Uh...\" Chen Qing was a little embarrassed by her sharp language, \"The little lady didn't do anything, she just did her duty! If the third lady thinks it's inappropriate, you can refuse my princess. Kindness.\"
\"Haha.\" Gu Yao smiled, \"Miss Chen Qing, have I promised that your princess will follow her back to the palace to participate in the draft?\"
\"No! But...\" Chen Qing hesitated for a moment, \"My princess asked me to personally escort the third lady into the palace, otherwise... otherwise...\"
\"Otherwise what?\" Gu Yao asked.
\"Otherwise...otherwise I can't guarantee that I can get out of the imperial city alive!\"
\"Oh, if that's the case... then I'm not welcome!\" Gu Yao curled her lips and chuckled.
Chen Qing was stunned, but he didn't expect that she would agree so readily!
\"Since you want to escort me into the palace so much, let's go together! Anyway, there is a free carriage ride, so I won't suffer any loss!\" Gu Yao looked at him with a smile.
Chen Qing's mouth twitched, "Miss Third...are you really willing to ride in the same carriage with me?"
