In the past, she also really liked the taste of Ruyiju Osmanthus Cake.

Because I hadn't had the chance to eat it for a long time, I ordered the kitchen to make the same dish to satisfy my craving.

No matter how closely it's made, it will still be different from the original.

The words Aunt Zhu had just said flashed through my mind; I could say I was benefiting from Aunt Zhu's influence today.

She picked up a piece of osmanthus cake with great interest, put it in her mouth, and said with delight,

"Yes, it does taste better than what the kitchen makes."

"Yes! My lord is so thoughtful! I only mentioned it casually once, and he remembered it."

Aunt Zhu boasted proudly, her eyes full of smugness.

Aunt Xu, unwilling to lose face, picked up a piece and put it in her mouth.

"Mmm, so delicious! Haha, Mistress, you and your husband are really lucky today, both of you have given us osmanthus cakes. Was this something you planned yesterday?"

"It's purely a coincidence, Aunt Xu, don't overthink it," Gu Qianluo said calmly.

After the two concubines finished eating the osmanthus cake, they started chatting about the Marquis's mansion again.

"Do you know who I was planning to pick flowers in the back garden today?"

Who is it?

"Lin Ruoyan's maid, Yinshuang."

"Aren't maids and servants not allowed to go to the back mountain?"

Aunt Xu twitched the corners of her mouth, looked at Gu Qianluo and Aunt Zhu opposite her, and raised an eyebrow, saying,

"Yes, I was wondering about it too! Guess what she said?"

"She said it was the master's permission last night."

With a concerned look in her eyes, Aunt Zhu asked Gu Qianluo, "Ah? Didn't the master stay with his mother last night?"

Gu Qianlu raised her eyebrows slightly, thinking to herself, "You guys keep talking, why are you bringing me up here?"

She saw the two men staring intently at her, waiting for her answer, as if they were waiting to see her make a fool of herself.

She coughed lightly and said calmly, "Ah? Last night, my husband said he had some urgent business to attend to and went out."

"That's it! No wonder Silver Frost looked so smug when she saw me."

"Hey, what do you guys think, what are the husband's feelings for Lin Ruoyan?"

"I heard she is the master's childhood sweetheart, the one he cherishes most."

Aunt Zhu deliberately raised her voice and spoke loudly to Gu Qianluo.

"It seems that you two sisters know this Miss Lin quite well!"

Gu Qianluo picked up a seasonal fruit, calmly peeled it, and savored the gossip the two were sharing.

Seeing Gu Qianluo's calm and composed demeanor, the two concubines' eyes dimmed.

Unable to contain her curiosity any longer, Aunt Xu asked, "Madam, don't you feel sad?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo chuckled softly and said, "My husband isn't the only one, why should I be sad? Isn't it common for men to have multiple wives and concubines?"

What I, Gu Qianluo, care about has never been Chen Jinheng's favor.

Aunt Xu was speechless. "Indeed, although Miss Lin is the master's darling, she hasn't received a rank. The mistress doesn't need to bother with her."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo's lips curled into a beautiful smile, and she retorted sarcastically.

"Yeah, if my sisters aren't sad, why should I be?"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Xu and Aunt Zhu blushed with shame and silently lowered their heads.

As they were chatting, Yinhua, the First Madam's personal maid, came to deliver a message.

"Second Madam, our First Madam has some free time today and would like to discuss the affairs of the Marquis's residence with you."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo replied softly, "Alright, please go back and inform them that I will change my clothes and then come over."

Upon seeing that it was the First Madam who had an appointment with Gu Qianluo, the two concubines exchanged a glance, then slowly rose and said...

"Since the mistress and sister-in-law have an appointment, we will not disturb them any longer."

Gu Qianluo took two boxes of osmanthus cake from the table, handed one to each of them, and said softly,

"Take care, sisters. Please come visit Luoying Palace often in the future."

After the two concubines curtsied, they left Luoying Palace together.

Jing'an Temple

"Jinheng, are your injuries better? Are they still hurting lately?"

Lin Ruoyan leaned gently against Chen Jinheng's back, intending to lift his inner garment to check his injuries.

Chen Jinheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he grabbed her wrist, saying softly, "It's nothing, you're much better now."

Seeing his distant attitude towards her, Lin Ruoyan's eyes suddenly welled up with tears, and she said with a wronged expression,

"Jinheng, we grew up together since we were little. What part of you haven't I seen?"

It makes me really sad that they've become so distant from me now.

Chen Jinheng raised an eyebrow, noticing the tears welling in her eyes, and felt a surge of annoyance.

"Ruoyan, things are different now. Neither of us are children anymore."

Lin Ruoyan, panting heavily, leaned against his chest and sobbed.

"What's the difference? What she can give you, I can give you too. Why are you nice to everyone else but not me?"

Chen Jinheng's eyes sparkled; he must have been delighted to have a beauty in his arms.

But for some reason, he has no interest in beautiful women now.

"Ruoyan, I can give you the best, but I can't give you my feelings."

"Why? Chen Jinheng! Why are you doing this to me? I love you so much!"

Chen Jinheng's heart tightened, and a figure suddenly flashed through his mind—his wife, whom he had fallen in love with at first sight.

Now that she is his wife, he thinks he has won her over, but her heart doesn't seem to be with him, and she doesn't even seem to be willing to obey him on the surface.

"Ruoyan, I'm sorry, there's someone living in my heart."

This person has lived in my heart for ten years. I've always wanted to repay her and protect her for life. Now, my long-awaited wish has finally come true.

Lin Ruoyan was stunned, her hands trembling as she stared intently at Chen Jinheng, asking pleadingly, "Jinheng, what do you mean by that?"

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