Gu Qinlan promptly remarked, "The Fourth Prince is too modest."

The Fourth Prince's wife smiled gently: "Really? I was worried that the Princess of Linchuan might misunderstand me, but it seems I was overthinking it."

Gu Qinlan immediately replied, "The Fourth Prince's Consort is being too cautious."

The couple's response was flawless, leaving the fourth prince and his wife feeling quite frustrated.

They had never encountered such formidable opponents. The reclusive ministers of the court, though unwilling to associate with them, always maintained impeccable formalities. Only this couple was treated with such perfunctory politeness.

It's like they have "Not welcome" written on their foreheads.

If they hadn't had a specific purpose for this trip, they would have already turned their backs and left.

Suppressing their displeasure, the two secretly resolved to teach the Zheng family a lesson.

Upon entering the banquet hall, Zheng Dinglian led the Fourth Prince forward. Gu Qinlan then said to the Fourth Prince's wife with concern, "Fourth Prince's wife, please watch your step. This way, please."

The Fourth Prince's wife, with her tall and slender figure, naturally took the seat of honor.

At the same time, Gu Qinlan took the opportunity to call Fuyu and Wanying aside and whispered some detailed instructions to them.

The two nodded solemnly after hearing this: "Don't worry, Madam, we will be careful."

Gu Qinlan wanted to give a few more instructions, but then she heard the Fourth Prince's Consort calling her: "Linchuan, come and keep me company. Why did you run so far away?"

Gu Qinlan waved to her two trusted confidants and turned to walk towards the Fourth Prince's wife.

"What are the Fourth Prince's instructions?"