Before Gu Yanyue could think any further, the driver outside the carriage interrupted her thoughts, "Madam has arrived at the market."

Outside the palace, in order not to reveal her identity, the coachmen and palace maids brought by Gu Yanyue usually called her "Madam".

When Gu Yanyue returned to the palace after buying things at the market, the letter that Murong Yue had delivered to the palace happened to arrive.

The thing that made Murong Yue unable to wait until the next time she entered the palace to talk about it must be no small matter. Gu Yanyue immediately tore open the envelope, took out a letter from it, and read it at a glance.

What Murong Yue conveyed was of great relevance, so Gu Yanyue couldn't make a conclusion on her own. However, there was still some time before Yuwen Ran came back from the imperial study, so Gu Yanyue went to the kitchen to prepare to make cheese for Yuwen Ran.

When Yuwen Ran returned to the bedroom, he did not see Gu Yanyue. Logically speaking, it should not take so long for her to go out of the palace to purchase ingredients. He was afraid that Gu Yanyue had done something outside the palace, so he hurriedly pulled the palace maid over to ask. Only then did he know that Gu Yanyue had gone straight into the kitchen since she returned to the palace, thinking about cooking delicious food for him.

Yu Wenran was wondering what delicious food Gu Yanyue would make this time, so he went to the kitchen without waiting for Gu Yanyue to come back.

When Yuwen Ran arrived, Gu Yanyue had just brought out the cheese that had just been cooked. Yuwen Ran could smell the scent from a distance and almost ran the remaining few hundred meters.

Facts have proven that when it comes to delicious food, both modern and ancient people react the same way.

Yuwen Ran washed his hands with ease. Just as he was about to reach for the plate, Gu Yanyue suddenly said, "This morning, when I just arrived back at the palace, Murong sent someone to deliver a letter."

Yuwen Ran was now completely absorbed in the delicious food that Gu Yanyue had just prepared. This was another delicacy he had never seen before. Although it looked a little rough on the surface, the aroma it exuded was extremely tempting. With the food right under his nose, Yuwen Ran obviously didn't care that much about what Gu Yanyue said. He just perfunctorily responded with two words, "Hmm, hmm."

I reached out to take the delicious food in front of me, and after taking a bite, I found it to be full-bodied and mellow, with a long aftertaste. After taking one bite, I wanted to take another.

Seeing that Yu Wenran was now fully focused on the cheese she had just made, Gu Yanyue had no choice but to introduce it to Yu Wenran in a voice with an eager gaze: "The name of this dessert is cheese." If she had known this earlier, she would have hidden the cheese first, and then took it out for Yu Wenran to eat after she finished speaking.

After Yuwen Ran finished eating the cheese, Gu Yanyue spoke again and repeated what she had just said: "When I just returned to the palace this morning, Murong had someone deliver a letter."

As expected, after finishing his meal, Yu Wenran returned his focus to the business and asked, "What is the general content of the letter?"

"Murong said that Prince Xiang went to the Duke of Qin's mansion this morning and was a completely different person after he came back. She asked indirectly and found out that he had paid money to bribe the Duke of Qin's mansion to side with him."

After saying this, Gu Yanyue handed the letter Murong Yue had handed over to Yuwen Ran. Yuwen Ran took a sullen look at it. Although his expression remained gentle, his words were chilling, "Hold your troops still for now. I want to see what Prince Xiang and Duke Qin can accomplish together."

Gu Yanyue knew that although Yuwen Ran didn't show anything on his face, he was still unhappy in his heart. Anyone would feel unhappy to hear that his minister stood on the same front with his brother who was eyeing his throne for money.

Gu Yanyue didn't know how to comfort Yu Wenran, but the best way at the moment was to divert his attention. She took out another plate of cheese from the pot and asked, "Would you like another one?"

Under the temptation of delicious food, Yuwen Ran quickly turned his attention back to the plate of tempting cheese.

Duke Qin's Mansion

Since confirming the alliance with Duke Qin, King Xiang has been more and more diligent in visiting Duke Qin's mansion, which makes Duke Qin a little flattered.

King Xiang said that he came to discuss serious matters with the Duke of Qin, but every time they talked for a stick of incense, he would suggest taking a walk in the Duke of Qin's garden.

It was fine the first two times, but this time it happened so many times that Duke Qin became suspicious. He thought that King Xiang must have taken a fancy to something in his mansion, but because the other party was King Xiang, he was embarrassed to ask directly. This would make him seem like he was trying to show his courtesy, so he just kept waiting for King Xiang to ask for it.

Prince Xiang had been itching to watch the second daughter of Duke Qin for a few days. Finally, he couldn't hold back any longer and took a sip of the tea Duke Qin had just poured for him. He asked, "Duke Qin, is your second daughter married?"

Duke Qin was also a shrewd man. He understood what King Xiang meant the moment he asked. He quickly put down the teapot in his hand and said, bowing slightly, "Your Highness, my second daughter has never been married."

King Xiang got the answer he wanted, put down the teacup in his hand, and nodded: "She looks like a smart girl. If she gets married, she will definitely be able to help her husband's family with good advice."

The Duke of Qin naturally understood the hints Prince Xiang had given him, and he smiled and replied, "Yes, my daughter has always been talented. The fortune teller said that she has the bones to bring good fortune to her husband."

"Oh?" Prince Xiang feigned curiosity. "Is there such a good thing? If anyone is lucky enough to marry your daughter in the future, he will surely enjoy a life of wealth and glory."

After King Xiang left, Duke Qin went to Qin Ranran's courtyard and told her that King Xiang intended to take her as his concubine.

Qin Ranran was overjoyed. If she was really chosen by King Xiang and married as a concubine, Qin Ruoruo would have to bow to her respectfully whenever she saw her in the future.

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