Fu Ling was quite pleased with such praise. She raised her chin slightly and said confidently, "You don't need to be so modest. I'm not as stingy as some people. I'm a person who rewards and punishes fairly. If you have any good ideas in the future, just tell me. As long as they are effective, I will definitely not let you down."
Granny Liao beamed with joy, repeatedly praising Fuling's wisdom.
After Fuling left, Granny Liao gave a disdainful snort.
"Miss, news has come from the Ji family that the second young lady has been brought back."
Fu Yu revealed a sly smile: "Old Madam Ji has used that plan to its fullest extent, and the Second Miss is now firmly under her control."
"Young lady, you are truly wise! You have calculated every single step of everyone's plans so perfectly!"
Gu Qinlan smiled gently. She didn't really know the secrets of heaven, but because she had suffered a loss in her previous life, she knew how the other party would react, which was why she asked Granny Liao to offer that preemptive plan.
Wasn't Gu Qinlian trying to replace her? Then, all the grievances and hardships she suffered in her previous life should naturally be made to be experienced by Gu Qinlian as well; only then can it be considered a true replacement.
Now that Madam Ji and Ji Yinli have completely taken control of Gu Qinlian, it will be time for her to experience the true face of the Ji family.
Gu Qinlan was filled with anticipation. "Give Granny Liao some extra reward money and let her keep a close eye on the Ji family's every move."
Fuyu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Miss, everything has been arranged. Granny Liao is eager to come and report every day."
You should know that every time she visited, she received a generous reward. This was much more than the wages offered by the Ji family, and Granny Liao's mouth was practically twisted with a grin.
Gu Qinlan temporarily put aside the various troubles surrounding Gu Qinlian and silently counted the days: "Three months have passed in the blink of an eye, why is there still no news from Luo Feng?"
She had previously entrusted Luo Feng to investigate the old affairs between her mother and the Jiang family. At first, Luo Feng confidently assured her that there would be definite results within two months.
Unexpectedly, two months passed in the blink of an eye, and three months also passed, but there was still no progress.
What worried her even more was that she had lost contact with Luo Feng himself.
This made her anxious, fearing that Luo Feng might have encountered some misfortune while helping her with the investigation.
So she decided to go to the training ground to find Po Lang, who was instructing Zheng Fenghui in martial arts.
Upon arrival, they were surprised to find Jung Bong-yoon also present.
That tiny figure, barely reaching an adult's waist, was able to perform martial arts moves with impressive skill on the training ground.
However, Po Lang ignored him.
After all, he had only promised Gu Qinlan that he would teach Zheng Fenghui for one hour each day. He would not agree to add another person or even an extra quarter of an hour.
Just as Zheng Fenghui was immersed in training and Po Lang was focused on teaching, Gu Qinlan did not disturb them, but instead waved to Zheng Fengyun.
Zheng Fengyun immediately stopped what he was doing, obediently walked up to Gu Qinlan, and respectfully bowed: "Fengyun greets Mother."
Gu Qinlan bent down with a smile, gently wiping the sweat from his face with a handkerchief, and asked tenderly, "Why are you practicing martial arts too?"
This child was unusually quiet, almost never making a sound, and had a very low profile. He was completely different from his two lively and active older brothers, making him almost unnoticed.
Zheng Fengyun replied obediently, "My elder brother said that practicing martial arts can strengthen the body, so I came. Mother, am I not qualified to learn martial arts?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Fengyun looked at her nervously with an uneasy expression in his eyes.
His wet nurse hurriedly stepped forward, stammering as she explained, "Madam, it's the second young master who insists on practicing; no matter how I try to persuade him, he won't listen..."
Gu Qinlan stopped the wet nurse from explaining and looked down at Zheng Fengyun.
Although she knew the child was exceptionally intelligent, at this moment, he was just a three-year-old toddler, looking up at her with innocent, wide eyes. Who could bear to refuse him?
So she gently cupped his little cheeks, rubbed them softly, and said tenderly, "Anything is worth trying as long as it's not for evil. But you're still young, so remember to protect yourself and not get hurt. You can start by learning the basics, step by step, and build a solid foundation."
“Your elder brother is absolutely right. Practicing martial arts can not only improve physical health, but also help with self-defense. Learning more skills is always beneficial.”
In his previous life, this young master touched the core of power at a young age. However, his physique was quite weak, and he spent half the year recuperating and resting.
Since I married into this family, the young master has gained weight, and his once slightly thin face has gradually developed the chubby, childlike features that a child should have. If he can diligently practice martial arts, he will certainly not be as weak and sickly as he was in his previous life.
Zheng Fengyun's little face lit up with joy: "Then, can I continue practicing boxing?"
Gu Qinlan smiled and nodded: "Go ahead."
The wet nurse finally breathed a sigh of relief and awkwardly smiled apologetically, "Madam, I wanted to report this to you, but the second young master wouldn't allow it..."
Gu Qinlan's tone was calm but undeniably authoritative: "You failed to take good care of him and even tried to shirk responsibility. You no longer need to serve at the young master's residence. Go find Fuyu and ask her to arrange other tasks for you."
The wet nurse panicked and immediately tried to kneel down and beg for mercy.
She knew in her heart that taking care of the young master was undoubtedly a wonderful job. This second young master was always docile and well-mannered, rarely crying or making a fuss; he was truly astonishingly obedient. This job was both easy and well-paid. Which servant in the manor wouldn't envy her good fortune? However, now, this enviable job was about to leave her.
Fuyu quickly stopped the wet nurse: "There's no need to kowtow and apologize here. It won't help and will only make the lady more displeased."
Helpless, the wet nurse could only retreat in frustration.
Gu Qinlan instructed, "Choose another careful and considerate wet nurse for the second young master."
Fuyu immediately agreed.
After waiting for about half an hour, Po Lang finished his lesson, but Zheng Fenghui still needed to continue practicing.
Po Lang walked over and nodded slightly to Gu Qinlan: "What are your instructions, Madam?"
Gu Qinlan looked worried: "Do you have a way to get in touch with Luo Feng? She has been away from home for three months. I'm worried that something might have happened to her."
Po Lang said calmly, "There's no need to contact her. She will naturally return when she feels the time is right. As for Madam's worries, they are unnecessary. If she encounters misfortune while accepting a mission and receiving payment, it can only be said that she is not skilled enough and it is her fate. It has nothing to do with Madam, and the Golden Saber Sect will not have any prejudice against Madam because of this."
Gu Qinlan insisted, "That's not what I'm worried about. I'm concerned about her life. She's your fellow disciple. Aren't you worried about her safety?"
Po Lang looked at her, utterly confused: "Just because we're from the same sect, do I have to worry about her?"
Po Lang put his hands behind his back, turned and left, muttering to himself, "If she really did suffer a terrible fate, our Golden Saber Sect will naturally collect her remains and avenge her."
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