Seeing that Old Madam Gu seemed to be angry, the old woman standing nearby quickly handed her a teacup.

Jiang Luoluo gave Madam Gu a meaningful look, "When Yao Shiyu and Gu Boyuan got together, they should have thought about the consequences."

Madam Gu's expression changed, and she slammed her teacup down. "Luo Luo, how can you be so insensible? Yao Shiyu is a female official of the imperial court. She can't be compared to us. She eats the emperor's rice and works for the court. How can she be a concubine?"

An old woman nearby quickly interjected, "Miss Jiang, how dare you speak to the old lady like that? You're just the young general's betrothed, aren't you being a bit too nosy?"

Dingdang glanced coldly at the old woman, then heard Jiang Luoluo's sharp voice ring out, "How dare you! How dare you, a mere servant, interrupt me?"

Jiang Luoluo raised her chin at Dingdang, "Dingdang, slap yourself."

"Okay, Miss."

A sharp slap echoed in the hall. The old woman was knocked to the ground by the slap. She covered her swollen face and dared not say another word. Madam Gu was also stunned by the sudden slap. Jiang Luoluo never acted like this normally.

Why is Jiang Luoluo so rebellious today? She has lost all her usual gentleness and instead has become arrogant and domineering. She clutched her chest, not knowing what to say.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now." Jiang Luoluo got up and left, leaving Madam Gu with a graceful back view.

She didn't even call her aunt anymore. "You, you, you..." Madam Gu was so angry that her heart ached.

If it were in the past, when Jiang Luoluo saw Madam Gu clutching her chest, her tone would immediately soften, and she would rush to Madam Gu to offer her comfort and concern.

But today, Jiang Luoluo showed no flattery towards Madam Gu whatsoever. She spoke crisply and decisively, and even took action to deal with the old woman beside Madam Gu. The imposing aura emanating from her truly startled Madam Gu.

Madam Gu was seething with anger, so she suddenly stood up and kicked the old woman, saying, "Luo Luo is already angry, why did you have to say anything?"

The old woman stammered, "Madam, I dare not, I dare not."

Inside the carriage, Dingdang looked at Jiang Luoluo with bright, sparkling eyes, her excitement and pride barely contained. "Miss, I've noticed you've changed!"

Jiang Luoluo raised her hand and flicked Dingdang's forehead with her finger. "What's wrong? How has your young lady changed?"

Dingdang touched her forehead. Miss is really different now. Ever since Miss fell in love with Gu Boyuan, she hasn't had a single day of genuine happiness.

The Gu family has endless trivial matters to attend to, and Miss Gu also has to worry about Gu Boyuan's food, clothing, housing and transportation in Yunchuan.

But things are different now. Just now, when the young lady flicked her, Dingdang could feel the lightness and relaxation in the young lady's heart. Dingdang smiled and her voice was particularly loud, "Miss, I find that you have become even more beautiful."

Jiang Luoluo was amused by Dingdang's serious expression. Yes, in the past, Jiang Luoluo had always revolved around Gu Boyuan, and had no sense of self at all.

Despite her stunningly beautiful face, she was like a wooden sculpture without a self, lacking vitality and spirit. Now, Jiang Luoluo lives for herself, and naturally radiates boundless light.

Jiang Luoluo chuckled, "Your young lady will always be like this!"

The master and servant laughed all the way back to General Weiyuan's mansion in the carriage.

*

Although Madam Gu was rebuffed by Jiang Luoluo, Gu Boyuan's victory celebration banquet was still held in a lively manner. Gu Boyuan went to General Weiyuan's mansion several times, but was turned away each time, and Jiang Luoluo did not come out to see him.

Madam Gu advised him that it was just the daughter of an official throwing a tantrum, and that she would be fine in a few days. The two of them were already engaged, and their marriage was a sure thing.

Gu Boyuan thought the same thing. With Jiang Chengfeng and his wife dead, the Weiyuan General's Mansion was just an empty shell. Jiang Luoluo's brother was neither literate nor skilled in martial arts, so he would have to rely on him, the young general, to make a living in the future.

Jiang Luoluo is already his betrothed. All those old, trivial things she did that used to fuss over him are known to everyone in the capital. Who would dare to marry such a woman?

There will come a day when Jiang Luoluo will bow down to him, and the fact that she agreed to let Zuiyuelou take over the banquet at the Gu residence is the best proof of that.

His previous arrogant demeanor was nothing but pretense; he would never let Jiang Luoluo control him.

Red silk banners hung high in the Gu residence, and drums and music resounded!

The sounds of gongs, drums, and firecrackers echoed through the streets, creating a lively atmosphere. The long street was already packed with enthusiastic crowds, and even passersby couldn't help but stop and stare.

Because of General Weiyuan's influence, guests came in an endless stream to offer their congratulations, and luxurious carriages were parked at the entrance.

Madam Gu, accompanied by the other two wives, greeted the guests at the door. She was all smiles, her lips almost reaching her ears.

Gu Boyuan, dressed in a brocade robe, was chatting with a few friends with a smug look on his face.

One of the men nudged Gu Boyuan with his elbow, "Boyuan, where's your little tagalong Jiang Luoluo today?"

"Yes, how could Jiang Luoluo miss such an occasion? Shouldn't she be following closely behind you, Boyuan?"

Gu Boyuan said nonchalantly, "She's always clinging to me, it's so annoying. I just scolded her yesterday, she's probably hiding somewhere and secretly wiping away her tears right now."

The two laughed heartily upon hearing this. As they were chatting and laughing, Yao Shiyu walked over gracefully and gave them a slight bow, saying, "Brother Boyuan!"

Upon hearing this, the group quickly stopped chatting and looked up. Today, Yao Shiyu was wearing a light pink gauze dress with a pink cloak over it, which made her look delicate and charming.

She stood not far from the group, subtly biting her lower lip.

Gu Boyuan quickly got up and went over to her, asking with concern, "Shiyu, is your foot feeling better?"

Yao Shiyu looked up at Gu Boyuan, her eyes filled with admiration and shyness. She said softly, "Brother Boyuan, I've rested for a few days and I'm almost fully recovered. You don't need to worry too much."

As she spoke, she took a brocade box from the maid beside her and handed it to Gu Boyuan. "Shiyu knows that Brother Boyuan is brave and invincible in battle, the guardian of Yunchuan, and the pride of the Great Qi Kingdom. Shiyu wishes Brother Boyuan a successful career and a meteoric rise to prominence!"

Gu Boyuan accepted the brocade box with a graceful and somewhat smug gesture, his tone full of confidence, "Shiyu is right, I was just doing my bit."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Yao Shiyu turned and left, taking her seat at the women's table.

The two friends winked at each other and said, "I think this Doctor Yao is a hundred times better than her cousin Jiang Luoluo. She's gentle and generous."