Beibei also heard the sound.
"What happened?"
The palace maids beside them naturally understood what was going on, but since their mistress didn't speak, they dared not say anything more. As servants, the more they said, the more mistakes they made; the less they said, the less mistakes they made.
However, since the princess had spoken, they naturally answered all their questions without reservation.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, just now..."
After listening to what the palace maid said, Beibei frowned, not expecting that the matter would be related to her.
However, Beibei is not a saint. No matter what, the fault lies with her. Apart from being a little annoyed by what she heard, she felt nothing else.
She naturally didn't intend to show up; if she did, things would become even more complicated!
Not only did Beibei ask the servants around her after hearing the noise, but Guo Shu also asked his servant what had happened. He had finally managed to bring his mother here, but instead, there was all this noise and commotion. This was definitely not a pleasant experience.
"What happened?"
"Young Master, this matter is somewhat related to Miss Duan. The story is like this: just now..."
Guo Shu frowned upon hearing this, and Madam Guo the Second also frowned. Then she asked Guo Shu, "Is this Miss Duan the girl who stayed at your aunt's house for a while back then?"
Guo Shu nodded: "Mm."
Madam Guo suddenly felt a bit scared. It was a good thing that the girl didn't end up with her son. She knew that the girl didn't like her son back then, but she couldn't say anything because of her sister-in-law.
She couldn't really say anything at the time. To put it bluntly, her son had studied under many teachers throughout his education, many of whom were obtained through connections by the eldest son's family.
Although she felt that the girl and her son were not a good match at the time, she would not have any objections if they really got together.
But looking at this girl's behavior now, she was truly grateful. Luckily, she hadn't taken a liking to her son back then, or she would have cried herself to death.
The son does indeed have a talent for studying and becoming an official, but no matter how talented he is, it can't be better than having a useless teammate.
It is said that a virtuous wife brings less trouble to her husband, and this is true. Having lived for so long, she has seen many families ruined by their daughters-in-law.
Although the Guo family were not high-ranking officials or nobles, they still did not want their family to be destroyed.
With Miss Duan's troublesome nature, she might offend someone without even realizing it, causing her whole family to suffer, and she might not even know who plotted against her.
Madam Guo breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I've thought about it. You're still young, so there's no rush to find a wife. Let's think it over carefully before making a decision!"
Guo Shu looked surprised: "Mother?"
So what exactly triggered her mother to say such a thing and stop pressuring him to get married? It's truly amazing.
Guo Shu thought for a moment, and then thought of Miss Duan. If her mother changed her mind and it really had something to do with that girl, he would really thank her whole family for raising her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have said those words today to make her mother change her mind.
Madam Guo the Second: "What? You want your mother to find you a wife as soon as possible?"
Guo Shu quickly shook her head: "Mother, what are you saying? It's fine as it is now."
In Guo Shu's eyes, reading case files every day was much more interesting than looking at women.
In the officialdom, especially for someone like Guo Shu with a family background that's neither particularly high nor low, it's impossible for him to actually refuse certain invitations. However, he was able to control himself.
He was only on duty, and not important enough for people to send him women, so he could control himself in drinking and pleasure quarters.
Then Madam Guo sighed and said, "I'm thinking now that we need to find a good wife for you, otherwise how will you live your life?"
"Mother has good judgment. I will listen to you. You would never harm me."
"How old are you? It's not good if someone hears you saying such things."
"Don't worry, Mother, no one will tell anyone. Besides, there's nothing wrong with your son telling you these things."
Madam Guo smiled happily, looking quite pleased.
That's true. No mother dislikes her son being close to her, unless he's not her biological child.
As soon as these words were spoken, another commotion broke out outside.
Duan Xinru's face turned cold as she said, "What's wrong with your shop? You sent someone to pick up a piece of clothing, and they said they didn't have it. Who do you think you are? Do you believe I'll make sure you can't keep this shop open?"
The shopkeeper initially intended to mediate and persuade, but the woman's opening remark left a very bad impression on him. However, since she was a customer, he couldn't be rude to her.
"Miss, what happened today was indeed an oversight on our part, but this dress is the only one available. Why don't you take a look at some other styles?"
Duan Xinru gave her a "Are you kidding me?" look: "What do you mean? If I could find other clothes I liked, would I have let you come over? You're really brainless."
The shopkeeper knew she was deliberately trying to cause trouble for the shop, so he asked bluntly, "Miss Duan, what do you want us to do?"
Since you've called her over, she must have some demands. But you have to say them. Going too far won't work, but don't be too harsh either. The shop also wants to get rid of this plague.
"I want that dress. You can just go and get it back."
The shopkeeper naturally knew where the clothes were; they belonged to a princess! Besides, the mistress had said that everything had a first-come, first-served order, and even if it wasn't a princess, she couldn't have had the clothes delivered to her.
The shopkeeper's expression was not good: "Miss Duan, this shop cannot fulfill your request."
Duan Xinru actually knew the target audience of this shop. She had been arrogant for so many years and was experienced enough to know where she could be arrogant and where she couldn't.
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