Xiao Li wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. The original owner's wish was to protect the child, prevent him from dying young, and make Gu Fei and Lan Lingjing receive the punishment they deserved.
Xiao Li looked around her room. It was filled with many decorative items, which were elegant but not extravagant.
The original owner's family were also high-ranking officials in the court; her father held the position of Minister, which is why she was not divorced.
With such a powerful backer, if it weren't for Lan Lingjing's poisoning, the original owner would have been able to live a long and peaceful life.
She can live well even without her husband's love.
Unfortunately, Lan Lingjing saw the threat posed by the legitimate son, so she didn't hesitate to take action to remove the obstacle for herself and her child.
If it weren't for the fact that she was helping the original owner of the body to turn the tables, Xiao Li would have to praise her for being wise and decisive.
This is definitely a leading lady.
However, from the original owner's perspective, Lan Lingjing was far too vicious. She harmed the original owner and didn't even spare her young child. She was truly ruthless.
"Your Highness, the Prince has returned. He is currently in the Peony Garden, paying his respects to the Old Madam. Let us help you with your toilette."
Every time Gu Fei went on a long trip, he would first pay his respects to the old princess before coming to the original owner's room; the maids were already used to it.
Unfortunately, Gu Fei won't be coming this time.
Xiao Li let the maids come in to serve her; it was time for her to get up.
She casually tied her hair into a bun and inserted a magnolia hairpin, giving her a fresh and elegant look.
Dressed in appropriate attire, Xiaoli went to the old princess's courtyard.
She wanted to see what this Miao holy maiden was capable of; she couldn't possibly have done nothing.
"Mother, since there's nothing else, I'll go back and rest."
The old princess was somewhat disappointed. Her son had only said a few words after returning home before he was in a hurry to leave. He must have been eager to see his wife and son. It's true what they say, once you have a wife, you forget your mother.
Before she could even nod, Xiaoli lifted the curtain and went inside.
“Husband, now that you’re back, you should spend some quality time with Mother. She couldn’t sleep because she was worried while you were away. Look how thin she’s become.”
Gu Fei looked at Xiao Li, was momentarily stunned by her beauty, but quickly regained his composure, lacking the saintly charm.
But he sat back down, not wanting others to say he was unfilial.
The old princess's expression softened upon hearing this; she was happy to support her daughter-in-law's good manners.
"My daughter-in-law is the same. In such a dangerous place as Miao territory, has my son been harmed?"
Gu Fei's expression changed. He remembered the forced marriage and knew he absolutely couldn't say those words, lest it cause trouble.
"Mother, your son is doing well, everything is going smoothly."
"That's good, that's good."
Xiao Li silently observed Gu Fei: double eyelids, big eyes, a bright forehead, a high nose, thin lips pressed tightly together, and sitting upright and proper.
What a refined young man! People in ancient times married young, and he's only 20 years old this year, but his child is already three.
The old prince passed away two years ago, so Gu Fei, at a young age, became the Prince of Kang Le.
However, he was not valued by the emperor, and his trip to Miao territory was only because the people there were in danger and no one else wanted to go, so it was his turn.
Xiao Li extended her divine sense to examine his body and indeed found a Gu worm in his head.
"This is a love gu, a type of gu worm that the Miao holy maiden cultivated from childhood. It enters a man's body through sexual intercourse and eventually resides in his brain."
If the man's heart changes, or he falls in love with someone else, the Gu worm will go berserk, causing him excruciating headaches, and ultimately, the Gu will fly away and he will die.
123 slowly explained that this Gu worm is available in the system shop.
Xiao Li pondered how to deal with this scumbag.
123 added, "Master, the most powerful thing about this Gu worm is that it can affect the host's mind, making the host uninterested in other women and loyal only to the Holy Maiden."
"So that's how it is. No wonder Gu Feiwei looked down on the original owner and remained chaste for Lan Lingjing."
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