He secretly resolved that once he passed the imperial examination with flying colors, he would make Gu Qinlian kneel down and beg for mercy!
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In the following days, Gu Qinlan did not leave her home except to visit the Zhao family for the New Year.
After all, she didn't know many people in the capital, and it was during the Spring Festival, when everyone was visiting relatives, so she didn't need to participate in too much social interaction.
After the fifth day of the month, Zheng Dinglian began his daily routine of attending court every morning.
Gu Qinlan, meanwhile, began preparing for the Zheng family's first banquet.
Having received the emperor's reward, she naturally hosted a banquet for the powerful and influential people in the capital to express her gratitude.
Madam Zhao was worried that she would have difficulty coping, so she came to help her personally, and Zhao Qingyu naturally came along as well.
In fact, Gu Qinlan was quite skilled at organizing banquets, but she always had to pretend to know nothing about them.
So she followed Madam Zhao closely and studied diligently.
Madam Zhao truly treated this adopted daughter as her own, guiding her in every detail. With the personal guidance of her elder, Gu Qinlan had much less to worry about.
After everything was arranged, Madam Zhao chatted casually with Gu Qinlan.
"I heard that your younger sister was actually beaten by the Fourth Prince's wife."
The news has spread like wildfire. A few days ago, Gu Qinlian was carried home from the Fourth Prince's residence.
"What was she thinking? Why did she go and become a servant to the Fourth Prince's wife?"
Gu Qinlan gently shook her head: "I don't know what she's planning either. Although her background as a merchant is indeed insignificant, the Gu family still doted on her as she grew up. It's really beyond my expectations that she's willing to be the Fourth Prince's wife's maid. Perhaps, she just wants to find a way out for her husband."
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