Fuyu was so angry that her face turned purple: "Bah, you shameless thing! How dare you shamelessly want to be someone's concubine and say such disgusting things! If you want to be the prince's concubine, go and say it yourself, don't come and dirty my lady's ears!"
Mei Yun didn't even glance at Fu Yu, but stared intently at Gu Qinlan: "I've heard that Madam wins people over with virtue, so I suppose she doesn't want to bear the reputation of being jealous. I only want to stay by the Prince's side, not to compete with Madam for his favor. I just want to be by his side and share his burdens."
“In the future, I am willing to accompany the Crown Prince on his campaigns, while my wife will manage the affairs of the Duan Prince’s residence at home. With the two of us working together, the Crown Prince will be free from many worries, and his official career will be smoother.”
A determined light shone in her eyes, convinced that Gu Qinlan would not be able to refuse her request.
As Gu Qinlan gently shook her head, a faint smile appearing on her lips, she parted her lips slightly, her tone tinged with a hint of mockery: "If that is truly your assumption, then I can only say that your imagination is far too rich. You have both misunderstood my intentions and underestimated Zheng Dinglian."
“I have always disdained those empty names and empty praises. Whether others praise me for being gentle and virtuous or slander me for being jealous, what does it matter to me? Can these words affect me in the slightest? As long as Zheng Dinglian does not think I am jealous, who has the right to judge me?”
"The Zheng family is a family of loyal martyrs. Their heroic deeds of sacrificing themselves for the country are numerous in the family genealogy. Did they do it for power and wealth? Miss Mei, do not judge true heroes with your shallow understanding, otherwise you will only desecrate their names."
"Zheng Dinglian's official career was earned through his own hard work and even his life, not through the support of women. Oh, perhaps saying 'support' is an overestimation of you; your meager abilities are hardly worthy of that word."
"I'll say it again: if you want to become his concubine, go and ask him yourself, don't bother me."
"If you want to kneel, then kneel, but it would be best to move outside the tent and kneel here so that no one can see you."
After saying that, Gu Qinlan turned and left gracefully.
Fu Yu snorted coldly at Mei Yun, her tone full of contempt: "Shameless thing, you just wait!"
After stepping out of the tent, Fuyu hurriedly comforted Gu Qinlan: "Miss, please don't let that shameless man cause you to quarrel with the Prince. I heard that at dawn today, the Prince ordered her to come to the capital with us. Just from this, I know that the Prince has no feelings for her. Besides, last night the Prince swore that he only wanted to spend his life with you and would never betray you."
One life, one love...
Gu Qinlan smiled and gently shook her head. If she were still a young girl, perhaps she would have been deeply moved by those words and loved Zheng Dinglian wholeheartedly from then on.
However, time has taught her more worldliness.
A man's sweet words are enough to hear.
To truly believe it is naive and foolish.
But she did not dampen Fuyu's enthusiasm, "I naturally trust the Crown Prince, don't worry, your daughter will not be easily swayed."
Fuyu was relieved: "That's good."
The master and servant went to Princess Duan's tent, where Zheng Yu and the three children were already waiting.
Upon seeing her arrive, Princess Duan immediately waved and said, "My son, come quickly."
Gu Qinlan stepped forward, bowed, and greeted him.
Princess Duan stared at her intently, making her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
"Mother, what's wrong?"
Princess Duan gestured for her to lean down, then whispered in her ear, "Did you consummate your marriage last night?"
Gu Qinlan blushed instantly, almost wanting to cover Princess Duan's mouth with her handkerchief.
This old lady was far too direct.
Seeing this, Princess Duan knew the answer and said with regret, "It doesn't matter if there isn't one. This military camp is indeed not suitable. When we get to the capital, Mother will arrange another one for you."
Gu Qinlan almost knelt down before Princess Duan.
Does this kind of thing really need to be handled with such fanfare?
She prayed silently in her heart: Please let her go!
After breakfast, Zheng Dinglian meticulously arranged carriages and a team of elite soldiers to escort the Zheng family to the capital.
Princess Duan held Zheng Dinglian's hand tightly, repeatedly urging him, "You must be careful and take good care of yourself. Once we enter the city, quickly dig out our family's valuables."
Those valuables were the foundation of the Zheng family; if they were lost, they didn't know how long they would have to endure hardship.
Zheng Huiyi felt that she was too talkative, so she quickly pulled her aside and whispered to comfort her, "Mother, please say less. Brother must have something to talk about with sister-in-law. Let's get in the car and wait."
"Oh, yes, yes, you two take your time chatting, no rush."
Princess Duan immediately took Zheng Huiyi's hand and walked slowly forward, leaving Gu Qinlan and Zheng Dinglian alone.
"My mother's transformation is truly astonishing."
Zheng Dinglian smiled and shook his head, a look of nostalgia in his eyes. "She had never been so sensitive before."
Gu Qinlan also found the Princess Consort's change quite interesting and smiled in agreement: "Mother is indeed a very charming person."
Zheng Dinglian smiled bitterly, then took out a delicate little cloth bag. "Take this."
Gu Qinlan took it curiously and asked in confusion, "What is this?"
"Silver notes, as well as deeds to some shops and estates. The Zheng family also owns some properties and businesses in the capital. Once you get there, someone will naturally inform you of everything in detail. From now on, the Zheng family will be based in the capital, and you will need to personally manage the many social obligations and interactions."
Gu Qinlan opened the cloth bag, and her eyes lit up immediately. Inside, there was a thick stack of documents neatly arranged, most of which were banknotes, and a small portion of various deeds.
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