While intelligent people may find it difficult to cope, they know how to weigh the gains and losses, understand when to advance and retreat, and act with moderation.
While a muddle-headed person like Princess Duan may not have malicious intent, she is extremely prone to causing trouble. Take Zheng Huiyi's case, for example; if Princess Duan hadn't been so indulgent, how could things have escalated to this point?
People like this are the most troublesome and frustrating.
Just as the two were talking, a servant rushed in, clutching a letter tightly in his hand: "Madam, the young master has sent another letter."
Gu Qinlan took the letter and couldn't help but feel puzzled. Why was Prince Zheng so keen on writing letters?
This is the third one already!
Does the fact that he is not fighting on the front lines mean he doesn't need to train his troops?
With a gentle smile on her face, Madam Liang said softly, "Don't just stand there, go to the study and look up that letter. I'll go and prepare dinner for you right away."
Gu Qinlan was worried that she was overworking herself, so she comforted her, saying, "Aunt, from now on you only need to prepare one meal a day."
Liang waved her hand and said as she walked toward the kitchen, "These are just trivial matters; they shouldn't make people so tired."
Gu Qinlan then summoned Fuyu: "Go to the kitchen and help your aunt with some matters, so that she doesn't overwork herself."
Fuyu immediately followed in Liang's footsteps.
Gu Qinlan picked up the letter, went into the study alone, and carefully opened and read it.
Upon reading this, she suddenly realized that she had neglected to reply after receiving Zheng Dinglian's second letter!
Zheng Dinglian's letter mainly inquired whether she had resolved all the problems. If not, he was willing to request support from his sect again. The letter also mentioned the scar-removing medicine she had asked him to find, informing him that he had sent someone to search for it and would have the caravan bring it back once found. Furthermore, he mentioned that he had received all the gifts she had given him and expressed his satisfaction with them.
A pang of guilt welled up in Gu Qinlan's heart. She had actually forgotten about replying to the letter, while Zheng Dinglian, despite being busy with military affairs, still managed to take meticulous care of her trivial matters. In comparison, she did seem rather careless.
She quickly skimmed through the letter and decided to reply immediately. Huang Yue cleverly laid out the paper for her, ground the ink, and even dipped the brush tip to the perfect consistency before she even moistened the brush.
After thinking for a while, Gu Qinlan picked up her pen and wrote a reply.
After finishing the letter, Gu Qinlan summoned Huang Yue to invite Jiang Ye over.
"Cousin, please prepare another set of the gift we prepared for the young master yesterday. Also, please go to the pharmacy to buy some medicine for treating wounds and colds."
Jiang Ye nodded in agreement, then said to Gu Qinlan, "I just heard that Granny Zhang has accepted the eldest young lady's apology, and starting tomorrow, the eldest young lady will resume her etiquette lessons with Granny Zhang. In addition, Madam Zou has sent visiting cards three times, and I refused the first two times. This time, Madam Zou's maid is crying her heart out, claiming that if the card is returned again, she will be beaten to death. At this moment, she is still waiting for news outside the door."
As he spoke, he handed the invitation to Gu Qinlan.
Gu Qinlan took the comment, glanced at it briefly, and then a mocking smile appeared on her lips: "This Zou Shi is truly an extraordinary person. She keeps testing the limits of her children's bottom line, and once they go to extremes, she rushes to make amends. What exactly does she want? Send this comment to the old lady."
Holding the invitation, Jiang Ye personally went to the courtyard of Princess Duan. Although Princess Duan had many grievances against Zou, blood is thicker than water, and she could not sever ties with her family. In addition, she had two grandsons who were related to her by blood, so her heart softened. Therefore, she instructed Jiang Ye to reply to the maid and inform her that Zou could come to the palace the next day.
Upon hearing the news, the maidservant burst into tears of joy, repeatedly thanking Jiang Ye before happily departing.
The next morning, Madam Zou entered the Prince's residence early.
Gu Qinlan originally thought this matter had nothing to do with her, but unexpectedly, Princess Duan sent Granny Cen to invite her. Gu Qinlan was quite unwilling, so she declined, saying, "Please tell my mother that I have to prepare items for the young master today, and I am really too busy."
But Granny Cen said, "Madam, you would be better off making the trip. The old lady said that if you refuse, she will come to invite you in person."
Left with no other choice, Gu Qinlan had to go with Granny Cen to the Princess Duan's courtyard.
As soon as I stepped into the courtyard, I heard Zou's sorrowful cries.
Gu Qinlan frowned and asked in confusion, "Granny, what happened?"
Granny Cen sighed and shook her head helplessly: "Madam will understand once she goes inside."
Gu Qinlan, with doubts in her heart, entered the main room and saw that Zou Shi was in a sorry state, with a bruised and swollen face and a white bandage wrapped around her forehead, which looked quite frightening.
Princess Duan was furious, her teeth grinding together.
Gu Qinlan bowed to Princess Duan and asked, "Mother, what exactly happened?"
Princess Duan hurriedly grabbed her: "My child, you've finally arrived. Quickly help me make a decision. Your cousin has been abused by her husband. She is not only the mother of Huaiyu and Fenghui, but also my own niece. How dare the Lou family injure her like this? It's a blatant provocation against the dignity of our Duan Prince's Mansion! This matter must not be left unresolved. We must seek justice for our cousin!"
Gu Qinlan was quite shocked: "Was this Lou Yongwei's doing?"
Princess Duan was furious: "Besides that scoundrel, who else would dare to lay a hand on her!"
Ms. Zou burst into tears.
Gu Qinlan was shocked and suspicious. These two childhood sweethearts had been thinking of each other ever since they lost their spouses. Who would have thought that such a tragedy would happen after they reunited?
After Zou remarried into Lou Yongwei's family, she was incredibly gentle and considerate towards him. In fact, she even went so far as to let her son suffer all sorts of grievances in order to win his favor.
However, why did this loving couple suddenly have a fierce argument?
Filled with curiosity, Gu Qinlan couldn't help but blurt out the question.
Upon hearing this question, Madam Zou covered her face and wept bitterly again.
Gu Qinlan was deeply disgusted by this kind of woman who would burst into tears at the drop of a hat, as if she had lost a loved one. Annoyed by her crying, she shouted to stop her: "Enough! Go back to your home and cry your heart out! All you do is cry and shed tears all day long. You're going to cry away all the good fortune of our Duanwang Mansion!"
Zou was stunned by her sudden shout, and her sobs were stuck in her throat.
"Are you going to tell me why Lou Yongwei committed such a heinous act or not? If you don't speak up, I won't get involved in this trivial matter."
She has already remarried. Even if she suffers misfortune in her husband's family, what does it have to do with the Prince Duan's mansion?
At most, they would send someone to offer condolences and present a small gift.
Princess Duan urged from the side, "Yes, what exactly happened? Tell me quickly."
Gu Qinlan was speechless. It turned out that this person who claimed to be seeking justice for Zou Shi didn't even know why Zou Shi had been attacked!
Ms. Zou stammered, "My husband was keeping a mistress. I found out, so I gave her a good scolding. Unexpectedly, she was pregnant..."
She never expected that her mistress would get pregnant. She had intended to teach her mistress a lesson, but unexpectedly, the mistress miscarried shortly after she took action.
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