Bizhu handed a small box of candy to the child and then reached out to take the letter. However, the child refused the candy and insisted that Gu Yaoniang take the letter instead: "Brother said that the letter should be given to the pretty sister."
Gu Yaoniang smiled and was about to reach out when Bishuang stopped her and shook her head. The letter had come suddenly and out of nowhere. Gu Yaoniang knew that Bishuang was worried that something was amiss, so she tentatively asked the child, "Can I ask this older sister to help me get it?"
The child shook her head vigorously, like a rattle-drum. Gu Yaoniang had no choice but to ask her, "Since it was given to me, does that mean it's mine?"
The child tilted his head, thought for a moment, and then nodded emphatically.
Gu Yaoniang then asked, "Then can I have someone help me get my things?"
A hint of confusion flashed in the child's eyes, but he still nodded obediently.
A hint of a smile flashed in Gu Yaoniang's eyes: "Then you can give the letter to this older sister and you can have some candy."
The child was still somewhat bewildered, but when Bizhu reached out to take the envelope again, he did not back away.
She held the candy box, watching as Bizhu took the envelope and handed it to Bishuang. Bishuang held the envelope in her hands, looking at it repeatedly, smelling it again and again, even wiping it with her tongue and gently licking it. The child's eyes grew increasingly blank.
It was clear that neither Bizhu nor Bishuang had opened the envelope; instead, after verifying that everything was intact, they handed it to Gu Yaoniang unopened. The little girl was immediately relieved and turned to run away.
Gu Yaoniang turned her head and whispered to Bishuang, "Let's go and take a look."
She unfolded the folded letter, quickly scanned it, and her expression changed drastically. She then strode into the mansion.
She walked faster and faster, until she seemed to be running. Bizhu followed behind her, struggling to keep up.
As they approached the flower hall, they bumped into Gu Xingzhi, who was about to leave.
Seeing her panicked state, Gu Xingzhi was startled and reached out to support her, asking, "What's wrong?"
Ignoring everything else, Gu Yaoniang shoved the crumpled letter into Gu Xingzhi's hand. Gu Xingzhi was bewildered. He took the letter, glanced at it, and was also shocked: "How could this be?"
He looked at Gu Yaoniang seriously, waving the letter in his hand: "Where did this come from?"
"have no idea."
Gu Yaoniang answered truthfully. She told Gu Xingzhi everything that had just happened, and Gu Xingzhi pondered for a moment and said, "Then we'll wait for Bishuang to return."
If, as the letter says, prices outside Shuojing City have been drastically altered and countless refugees have gathered outside the city, then... the problem is serious.
But who is the messenger? And what is their purpose?
How did he find out? Clearly, it's not easy to send a message in from outside Shuojing City these days.
If this chaos is real... it can only be because Fei Yin is the problem. He thought of the Gu family's efforts in the Fei Yin matter, especially Gu Yaoniang's efforts... a chill ran down his spine.
Bi Shuang returned quickly. She shook her head at Gu Yaoniang: "That child didn't see anyone and went straight home. He's a child from Liujia Lane. There's no problem."
Gu Yaoniang's eyes flickered, as if she were deep in thought.
Seeing this, Gu Xingzhi asked, "Is there anyone who suspects this?"
Gu Yaoniang smiled lightly, "Second Uncle used a really good word."
"Doubt" stems from not knowing whether the other party is a person or a villain, a friend or an enemy.
Gu Xingzhi didn't think there was anything wrong with himself, but then he heard Gu Yaoniang say, "It should be from the Lu family. Perhaps Jinchuan sent someone to deliver it."
The Lu family has a small courtyard in Liujia Lane, which they use specifically to gather information. Lu Zhao'an happens to be out of Shuojing today, so if anyone is most likely to know news from outside the capital and be willing to inform the Gu family, it is none other than Lu Zhao'an.
Gu Yaoniang's lips unconsciously curled up as she spoke, making Gu Xingzhi feel heartbroken, as if his good cabbage had been eaten by a pig.
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Inside the main hall of Changqiu Palace, Empress Lu paced back and forth, displaying her agitation. Her gait was chaotic and disordered, a far cry from her usual graceful demeanor.
Hengfang waited to one side, her hands clasped tightly against her lower abdomen, not daring to utter a sound.
"Where is he?! Why hasn't he arrived yet?!"
Empress Lu let out a loud shout, and all the palace servants standing in the hall trembled.
She was always the kindest person in the palace. Such urgency was extremely rare.
A palace maid hurried into the hall and whispered, "Your Majesty, the princess has arrived."
Empress Lu then tidied her appearance, put on a smile, and sat back on her throne.
Princess Ruining stepped in and saw that although the Empress was still sitting regally, the palace servants standing around her were all silent and trembling. She had a rough idea of what to do.
She smiled and stepped forward to greet her mother: "Mother."
Looking at her bright smile, Empress Lu's smile, which had just begun to fade, was about to burst forth.
She had already stood up, and in her haste, she grabbed Princess Ruining's hands: "Yaoyao, please persuade your father to forgive your brother this time!"
Princess Ruining was somewhat troubled. She had heard about the turmoil happening outside, and her original purpose in entering the palace was to meet the Emperor. However, before she even stepped into the palace gates, she was stopped by people sent by Empress Lu.
Seeing that Empress Lu was extremely anxious, and that several sores had even appeared on her forehead, she could only say, "Please don't worry."
Empress Lu's worry remained: "Do you know what your brother has done wrong this time? Why is His Majesty so furious?"
She discreetly observed Princess Ruining's expression, as if she were just an ordinary mother worried about her child.
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