Bai's round eyes rolled around, as if she had figured things out, but she was unwilling to give in: "I show my affection to her?! Unless I die!"

Seeing that her persuasion was fruitless, Ying'er said, "Madam, we don't have to really side with the Third Young Master's wife. We don't know what kind of person she is."

"It's just that now that the Third House has fallen to this point, we can only rely on you. When we are the same as before, it won't be too late for you to vent your anger."

Mrs. Bai was silent for a long time, looked around at the mess, and reached out her hand for Ying'er to help her stand up.

"I'm tired. Find someone to clean up here."

After saying that, she pushed the door open and left into the inner courtyard.

Ying'er looked at the lady's haggard and lost back and couldn't help but sigh.

The next day, when Gu Qing woke up, Chen Zhizhou was still beside her. She was a little dazed. She reached out and poked his handsome face, and couldn't help but smile happily.

When he was about to withdraw his hand, it was suddenly grabbed by a warm big hand. Gu Qing exclaimed in surprise, "You scared me."

Thinking about it again, her ears suddenly turned red again, and she said coquettishly: "You woke up a long time ago, you did it on purpose, right?"

Chen Zhizhou laughed and pressed himself against her.

Perhaps because he had just woken up, his voice was low and magnetic, "No, Madam, you blame me. I was woken up by you."

Hearing this, Gu Qing felt a little guilty, and his expression softened a bit, "I'm sorry."

"That's not right, but what did Madam dream about last night?" Chen Zhizhou suddenly supported his chin with his hand and looked down at Gu Qing.

Her eyes were still hazy from waking up, like the bright moon in the center of a lake, with ripples casting circles of light, making people unable to help but explore and indulge in it.

Gu Qing thought for a long time.

I went to bed early last night and don’t remember what I dreamed about.

Chen Zhizhou found her dazed look so adorable that he couldn't help but kiss her. "Madam, don't you remember?"

"I don't remember. I didn't dream." Gu Qing muttered to himself.

"To whom did Madam say sorry last night?"

There was inquiry and curiosity in Chen Zhizhou's eyes, and his gaze was quite sharp. Gu Qing was a little flustered for a moment, and he caught the guilt in his eyes.

She turned slightly to the side and buried her head in Chen Zhizhou's arms. She had never owed anyone anything except the Chen family.

If I really was talking in my sleep, who could I be talking to?

"You heard wrong. I never talk in my sleep." Gu Qing's voice was a little muffled.

Chen Zhizhou thought she was in a bad mood and immediately comforted her, "Then I must have heard it wrong."

Gu Qing hugged him tighter, and after a long while, he raised his head and asked doubtfully, "You don't have to go to court today?"

Chen Zhizhou lifted her chin and said, "Have you forgotten that His Majesty and I took leave to stay home and take care of you?"

"My injury is almost healed." Gu Qing curled his lips.

Could it be that this person deliberately used this statement to avoid the task? But on second thought, Chen Zhizhou is not a lazy person.

Chen Zhizhou suddenly said seriously, "Until you are completely healed, you can't act like you did yesterday."

Gu Qing knew that he was as stubborn as herself. If she didn't agree today, he would definitely not give up easily.

Helplessly, he could only nod and say, "I promise! I absolutely won't!"

"That's good."

Chen Zhizhou touched her face affectionately, and said lovingly, "Madam, please get well soon. Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on any longer."

"What's wrong with you?" Gu Qing immediately looked up, met his gaze, and asked worriedly.

Chen Zhizhou's lips curled up into a meaningful smile.

Seeing this, Gu Qing immediately understood. Her eyes gradually turned colder and the corners of her mouth twitched. "My husband, you are worrying too much. You are in good health and nothing will happen to you."

Chen Zhizhou was amused by her serious look, and the two of them whispered to each other for a long time before getting up.

Just after breakfast, the third prince sent someone to deliver a message.

Chen Zhizhou changed Gu Qing's medicine before leaving the Chen Mansion.

As soon as he left, Pei'er entered the yard.

Unlike before, she lowered her head even more today than yesterday, as if she was deliberately hiding something.

Seeing how cautious she was, Gu Qing guessed what she had experienced in the Gu family, and he couldn't help but feel relieved.

But he asked curiously, "What's wrong with you today? Why is your head buried so deep?"

As she spoke, she looked at Pei'er's neck and pulled her towards her: "It's already summer, why are you still wearing clothes with collars?"

Pei'er subconsciously dodged and said in a panic, "I'm sorry, Madam, but Pei'er has a rash on his neck. It looks scary, and I was afraid it would scare you."

Gu Qing became increasingly worried and asked anxiously, "Really?! Then why don't you show it to me right away?! Quick!"

"Madam, Pei'er is afraid of getting dirty..." Before she could finish her words, her collar was pulled off by a strong force. Pei'er was like a rat crossing the street, with nowhere to hide. She shrank her neck and dared not speak.

Gu Qing feigned confusion and frowned, "You don't have a rash, it looks like you've been bullied."

"But what happened? If you have any grievances, just tell me and I will take care of it for you."

Pei'er was quite moved. For a moment, her eyes turned red and she felt a little regretful in her heart.

But there is no turning back. She has already done so many things for her aunt and there is no chance or room for maneuver.

She choked up and said, "Madam, when I went out yesterday, I accidentally provoked a few bastards and was bullied by them. Pei'er is fine."

Gu Qing immediately shouted angrily: "What are you talking about! Tell me who it is!"

"Ma'am, it's really okay."

Pei'er wiped the corners of her eyes, afraid that Gu Qing would ask more questions, and continued: "Pei'er doesn't know him either, I just hope that this matter won't get out of hand. After all, Pei'er doesn't want to cause trouble for Madam.

Gu Qing couldn't help but feel nauseous.

Pei'er really behaves in the same way as Liu. She is clearly guilty, but she insists on doing it under the name of doing good for others.

"In that case, I'll find a doctor to take a good look at you." Gu Qing touched Pei'er's face lovingly.

After everyone left, a figure in red suddenly appeared in the room silently.

Yinghong reported back the news from Chen Zhizhou: "Now the young master has brought a team to raid Mr. Zheng's private residence."

Gu Qing raised his eyebrows slightly and praised: "He is indeed fast."

After saying this, Yinghong suddenly felt jealous for some reason.

She said in a calm voice: "Yinghong can also do this. If it weren't for Madam's obstruction, I would have killed him for you yesterday!"

"Girl, why are you still so impulsive?" Gu Qing shook her head helplessly, "You must remember that anyone who dies in the capital must have a reason."

Yinghong was also smart and figured it out a bit. "I understand. I won't say that again."

"But Yinghong has always listened to Madam!"

She was like a child, waiting for Gu Qing's praise, especially since the lady had just praised Chen Zhizhou, she instantly felt uncomfortable.

Gu Qing laughed, "That's true, you have indeed become much more obedient, but I believe you will be better in the future."