Shen Ruyi knew about this.

However, "It's their business if they collect it, it has nothing to do with me."

Shen Ruyi stood up and put down the money for the tea. "Thank you again, Prince Yan, for what happened today. I'm going back now."

Yan Weiyun quickly stuffed the money back and said, "No, no, no, I'll treat you to the tea. Besides, we don't need that much."

As he said that, he stood up and looked at Shen Ruyi seriously, "I have seen everything about you and Rong Yan. But there is one thing I still want to emphasize. If one day you can't live in the capital anymore, just come to me and I will take you away immediately."

"There is a place for you to stay in the Prince Yan's Mansion."

Shen Ruyi nodded, "I remember it."

Yan Weiyun sent her out, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.

But thinking of the troubles in her family, he had to let her go. "If you need anything, just ask Fangfei to tell me. Don't be polite with me. Even if we can't be lovers, we can always be friends."

"good."

Shen Ruyi didn't expect the Prince of Yan to be so straightforward. She couldn't resist and quickly climbed into the carriage.

Before, she was really blinded by a single leaf and failed to see the big picture.

Shen Jiaojiao took away her position in the hearts of her father, brother and Shen Qinghua, but she was only focused on winning them back, forgetting that there was a wider world out there and many people willing to lend her a helping hand.

The world out there is wonderful.

Moreover, there is Rong Yan...

Thinking of Rong Yan, her heart warmed up.

Just like that, I arrived at the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion without realizing it.

But I didn't expect to see Gu Qinghua as soon as I got off the car.

He stood at the gate and seemed to be waiting for someone. When he saw her get off the car, he immediately rushed over and said with complicated eyes: "Ruyi, listen to my explanation of what happened today..."

"Explain what?"

Shen Ruyi took a step back and put some distance between them.

Gu Qinghua's face froze, and he felt a little uncomfortable with her reaction, but he still said, "I didn't mean to do that today. What happened between Shen Jiaojiao and me was just an accident. I didn't expect things to turn out like that."

Two steps away, his eyes fell on Shen Ruyi's face and emphasized: "In short, no matter what, I will definitely marry you on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. This is the betrothal gift that was brought in this morning. It's for you. See if you are satisfied with it."

As he spoke, he took out a piece of paper and showed it to Shen Ruyi.

Shen Ruyi found it funny.

She glanced at it and didn't take it, nor did she even step forward. She just said, "The betrothal gift is for the Prime Minister's Mansion. I won't take it away. What's the point of showing it to me? You should give it to my father."

After saying that, he passed him and walked in.

Gu Qinghua frowned slightly, not understanding what she meant for a moment.

But the purpose of his coming today was to test and comfort her, to coax her into the Gu family, so after he came to his senses, he hurriedly chased after her and said hastily, "My father has already gone to the palace and asked Concubine Li to witness our marriage. Although this is not an imperial gift, it is almost the same. I will not give you any less face."

"oh."

Shen Ruyi responded casually and went to Xifeng Courtyard.

In her previous life, the Gu family invited Concubine Li to witness the wedding of Gu Qinghua and Shen Jiaojiao, and the ceremony was grand. At that time, she had been driven out of the Prime Minister's Mansion and was living on the streets, snatching steamed buns from beggars.

What does it have to do with her?

This time, he still wants to marry Shen Jiaojiao as well.

Would she still want something now that she couldn't get back then?

Shen Ruyi sneered secretly and quickened his pace.

Gu Qinghua stood there, frowning deeply.

He had already humbled himself to please her, saying everything he should say and giving her all the benefits she should give.

I thought Shen Ruyi would be moved enough to forgive him and swear to live a good life with him.

But I didn't expect her to react like this.

But she can't really marry Shen Yan.

He had no choice but to chase after her again, all the way to the gate of Xifeng Courtyard, and stopped Shen Ruyi.

"Ruyi, now that you have entered the Gu family, I will not let you suffer any injustice. Although Shen Jiaojiao and I had those things happen, you are still my elder sister no matter what, and she has to be humble in front of you..."

No matter what, Shen Ruyi must marry first.

Otherwise, once she marries the Ninth Prince and turns around to deal with the Gu family, he will be in big trouble.

The Ninth Prince is not as good as the Second Prince.

The ninth prince cannot ascend the throne, nor can the second prince, because there is a crown prince above him.

However, the Ninth Prince was not qualified to compete with the Crown Prince, so the Emperor did not worry that he had evil intentions and valued him very much. However, the Emperor would be wary of the Second Prince, fearing that he would deal with the Crown Prince.

Once a conflict arises between the Ninth Prince and the Second Prince, the Emperor will most likely side with the Ninth Prince, and the Second Prince will not have much chance of winning.

Because the second prince had never been investigated.

Gu Qinghua himself helped to do some things, so he naturally knew the pros and cons. Therefore, the most important thing now is to control Shen Ruyi.

Shen Ruyi was willing to give him this illusion, so she said, "You are a very nice person, thank you."

Gu Qinghua was delighted, "You don't blame me anymore?"

"It's no use for me to blame you," Shen Ruyi turned her head and looked at him across the threshold of Xifeng Courtyard, smiling gently.

She didn't want to get entangled with him any more, but was willing to make the play realistic.

So he said, "Besides, since I was locked up in the woodshed by my father last time, I have also figured it out. Since ancient times, women have shared one husband, and men have three wives and four concubines. One more Shen Jiaojiao is not a big deal, you just go and accompany her, I am her elder sister, I will not bother with her."

It was rare for Gu Qinghua to see her not crying or making a fuss, and she was unusually gentle.

For a moment, he was dazzled by the smile on her face, and his heart beat a little faster than it had in a long time. "Ruyi..."

He walked quickly forward and tried to hold her hand.

The sweet words were on the tip of her tongue, but Shen Ruyi dodged them. "Men and women should not be separated, and there are only a few days left. You should go back first. As for Shen Jiaojiao..."

She smiled, "After what happened to her today, her reputation will be ruined. She should need your comfort even more. Besides, her stomach problem hasn't healed yet. She's dressed like that today. She must have caught a cold again."

Gu Qinghua grabbed nothing.

I felt something was wrong, but after listening to what she said, I felt that what she said made sense.

So he nodded and said, "Ruyi, you have really grown up and know how to care for your sister."

Shen Ruyi sneered in her heart, "I was ignorant before."

Just treat them like onions.

Gu Qinghua felt even more relieved after hearing this, and even thought that when he arrived at the clan residence, he would go to the second prince to beg for mercy.

If she could always be so generous and virtuous, when she arrived at the Gu family, he could ask her to help him manage the rear house, freeing up time and energy for Shen Jiaojiao to take care of herself and give birth to a child for him.

He can still enjoy the happiness of having many wives, which is a good thing.

So, he said, "Ruyi, when you get to the Gu family, I will not treat you unfairly. Even if Jiaojiao gives birth to a child, she will be raised under your name and your position will not be shaken."