This is a direct confrontation.

Then Old Madam Gu said, "You can go without worry. The Empress Dowager thinks we're in her way. She might even be happy if you don't go. And if she asks, I'll have something to say to her."

He paused, then added, "Not only do you not want to go, but this old woman doesn't want to go either."

His expression of disgust was undisguised.

Qin Yuan realized that if it weren't for the fact that she was accompanying her, the old lady might have pretended to be ill and not gone.

This stemmed from a deep-seated hatred for the Empress Dowager, and an inability to bear seeing Gu Baozhu suffer even the slightest injustice.

Gu Baozhu beamed with joy and repeatedly promised, "Mother, I will definitely play football well and strive for consecutive victories."

Madam Gu glanced at Qin Yuan and smiled, "Well, you're just a child. With your third brother here, you don't need to worry too much. You're going on a long trip soon, so it's good for you to have some fun. By the time you come back from your studies, you might not even have the chance to play anymore."

As the saying goes, a man who isn't romantic in his youth is wasting his life. Look at your third brother and your sixth brother, once they're past that age, nothing they do just feels right anymore.

When your third brother came back with a big beard, it really saddened your mother..."

Fortunately, he shaved his beard later to get married, otherwise the old lady really wouldn't want to see her son.

Qin Yuan couldn't help but laugh: "Mother is so open-minded and insightful."

As long as the Emperor wants to use Gu Jinghui, the Empress Dowager will have to restrain herself to some extent; when the birds are all gone, the bow is put away, and even if she flatters and respects him everywhere, she will not get any good. There is really no need to compromise.

Of course, there's no need to tell Gu Baozhu this, lest she become unruly and act without restraint.

Gu Baozhu remembered something else: "I have to participate in the competition these days, so I might be late arriving at the ancestral temple. My mother and third sister-in-law will have to put in a good word for me in front of the clansmen."

Madam Gu said, "Alright, I'll take care of everything. Just make sure you're there for the ancestral rites; you can't miss it."

Gu Baozhu immediately gave her a guarantee.

"Mother, don't worry, I understand."

She got her wish and wanted to be a dutiful daughter to please Old Madam Gu.

“Mother, after the ceremony, we can ask the monks at the family temple to hold a memorial service for Miss Mo to comfort her spirit in heaven.”

Old Madam Gu looked at Gu Baozhu with loving eyes, her eyes slightly red and glistening with tears: "Good child, you've gone to so much trouble. If she knew..."

Rong Mama hurriedly stepped forward and said, "It is truly a kind-hearted young lady like Baozhu. Madam had someone perform a ritual at the family temple before, but we didn't know who it was at the time. This old servant thinks it would be good to do it again."

Madam Gu came to her senses and nodded repeatedly: "Baozhu, why don't you stay and finish the ritual before you leave? She... she even came to see you when you were little."

Gu Baozhu has always been a restless child, and she always goes to temples and Taoist monasteries to join in the fun. How could she stand this? She wanted to refuse, but when she saw Qin Yuan gesturing to her from the side, she had no choice but to agree.

Madam Gu was very pleased and immediately took out a lot of good things from her private treasury to distribute to them.

After the two sisters-in-law left the main room, Gu Baozhu couldn't help but ask, "Third sister-in-law, why did you give me a look that made me agree to Mother's request?"

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Then why did you agree?"

Gu Baozhu said, "Of course, it's because I think Mother will be happy if we agree, otherwise why would Mother give us so many good things?"

However, although the items were good, she had been used to seeing them since she was a child.

Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "That's right. Mother cares a lot about Miss Mo. You've caused so much trouble, and no one dares to talk to Mother about it, but eventually the truth will come out. The more you please Mother now, the less angry Mother will be if she finds out after you leave."

"Third sister-in-law, I knew you and I were the best of friends in the world," Gu Baozhu said, her eyes crinkling with delight.

It has to be my third sister-in-law; she even thought of everything clearly for her after she left.

Qin Yuan wanted to say something more, but Mr. Songshan sent an old woman to invite her: "Madam, Mr. Songshan has something urgent to report."

"Urgent?"

Gu Baozhu's eyes darted around.

She really wanted to go and listen, but there was a ball game waiting for her outside, so she could only say regretfully, "Then you go, Third Sister-in-law."

Qin Yuan hurried to the council courtyard, where Mr. Songshan was already waiting. The courtyard was also packed with stewards and stewardesses. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Qin Yuan arrive.

Hongye quickly replied, "If Madam has important matters to discuss with Master, please come to my place for any routine matters."

As a result, most of the people flocked to the red leaves area.

Upon seeing this, Mr. Songshan said, "You are truly a capable girl. I feel that it is a waste of your talents to only be in charge of a small marquis's mansion."

Qin Yuan naturally wouldn't respond, and smiled, "Sir, you flatter me. May I ask what brings you here?"

Mr. Songshan said, "I sent men to investigate and they got some information. I'm afraid these people really are from Black Wind Stronghold. Yesterday, another group of people came to the city, and they seem to be part of the same group. If this continues..."

Qin Yuan simply said "oh" and then fell silent.

Mr. Matsuyama was extremely anxious and asked, "If this group of people came to kidnap someone..."

Qin Yuan laughed and said, "Isn't that perfect? ​​They've all flocked to the capital, so naturally they're skilled and daring enough to risk their lives."

Mr. Matsuyama frowned.

Qin Yuan continued, "They have maintained a peaceful coexistence between Black Wind Stronghold and the imperial court for so many years, and they know their own limitations. They dare not do anything earth-shattering or rebellious. On the other hand, it might not be a bad thing if they turned the capital upside down."

Mr. Matsuyama realized what was going on.

This group established their own power base under the guise of acting on behalf of Heaven, but they didn't dare to actually rebel. Their only thought was to avoid being controlled by the imperial court. Over the years, their interests have become deeply intertwined...

Mr. Matsuyama shuddered.

"Then let's make the most of everything."

Qin Yuan nodded with a smile.

Mr. Songshan rubbed his hands together, eager to get started: "I will immediately order people to search everywhere, especially the people from the Five Cities Garrison. We must make good use of them. These people can infiltrate the capital in small groups, and we can make some moves. We might even be able to give them some credit."

Mr. Matsuyama stretched his neck, looking just like a victorious goose.

If we can capture the people of the Five Cities Garrison, we can accomplish great things.

In the game of chess, you have to place each piece one by one.

Using the heads of these thieves would save us a lot of trouble.

Mr. Songshan glanced at Qin Yuan, secretly thinking that this matter needed to be discussed in detail with Lord Gu. After all, Qin Yuan was a woman; although she was knowledgeable, she was still…

At this moment, Qin Yuan smiled gently: "I've heard that quite a few members of the Gu family are stationed in the Five Cities Military Command, not to mention their in-laws. Besides..."

"What else is there to say?" Mr. Matsuyama listened attentively.

Qin Yuan laughed and said, "Black Wind Stronghold has been living a carefree life for many years under the banner of acting on behalf of Heaven. They disrespect the imperial court and the emperor. They are all a group of desperados. I think these thieves will not be willing to remain unknown after entering the capital."

"……hiss……"

Mr. Matsuyama took a breath.

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