Gu Qinlan's lips curled into a mocking sneer: "Even if I might lose the title of Crown Princess, you will lose your life. So, it seems I haven't suffered any loss."
Zheng Huiyi was completely lost at this moment.
Gu Qinlan's eyes were full of undisguised contempt as she glanced at her: "Those tricks of crying, wailing, and throwing tantrums only work on people who care about you. As for me, I'll just treat you as a joke."
Zheng Huiyi felt as if Gu Qinlan's words were a resounding slap across her face, making her so ashamed that she desperately wanted to find a secluded corner to hide in.
So she turned around, picked up a plain white silk ribbon, threw it towards the roof beam, tied a knot that couldn't be tied, stood on a stool, and said with a face full of resentment:
"Gu Qinlan, do you really think I'm threatening you? I'll show you how I die right now! I swear, even as a ghost, I won't let you go!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she put the white silk around her neck, kicked over the stool, and her body was suspended in mid-air.
The air seemed to freeze instantly, and all her weight was concentrated on her chin. The feeling of suffocation grew stronger, and Zheng Huiyi struggled painfully, clutching the white silk with both hands, trying to alleviate the torment.
However, the more she struggled, the tighter and heavier the white silk became, and she gradually lost her strength.
Her maids and servants were terrified and cried out, "Miss, no!"
"Girl, you absolutely mustn't do that."
They rushed forward to help, but Gu Qinlan gave Hongye a wink, and Hongye immediately led the others to stop them.
Gu Qinlan said calmly, "Since she is determined to die, then let her wish be granted."
Zheng Huiyi felt that everything in front of her was pitch black, and the buzzing in her ears made her unable to hear anything from the outside world.
So this is what death tastes like?
She didn't want to die; she wanted to live!
However, in this moment of despair, she suddenly felt her body sink and fall heavily to the ground, the suffocating feeling in her neck instantly disappearing. She breathed rapidly, her lungs burning with pain, and coughed a few times.
Her maids and servants rushed over and surrounded her, weeping uncontrollably: "My girl, you have terrified us!"
Zheng Huiyi wanted to speak, but the excruciating pain in her neck prevented her from making a sound. She could only stare at Gu Qinlan with resentment.
What a vicious woman!
She actually watched her commit suicide without any reaction!
Gu Qinlan said calmly, "You didn't think I was just bluffing, did you? Zheng Huiyi, I can spare your life this time for the sake of these servants. But there will never be a next time. If you don't believe me, you're welcome to try again."
Zheng Huiyi shuddered involuntarily as she recalled the harrowing experience.
She never wanted to go through that kind of pain again.
Seeing this, Gu Qinlan knew that she was already afraid, so she said to the maids and old women around her, "Quickly call a doctor to examine your girl carefully and see if she is unwell or confused. Take good care of her. If anything happens to your girl under your noses, none of you will live."
Zheng Huiyi's maids and servants were all deathly pale and terrified.
They had previously thought that Zheng Huiyi didn't take her sister-in-law Gu Qinlan seriously, so they, as servants, didn't need to show her any more respect.
Who knew Gu Qinlan would be so ruthless!
In a place where Zheng Huiyi's fate was considered worthless, how could the lives of these lowly servants have any weight in her eyes?
As a result, everyone lowered their heads involuntarily, filled with fear.
Upon witnessing this scene, Zheng Huiyi felt a surge of anger rising to the sky. She wanted to lash out, but the words she was about to say were swallowed back down, and she could only open her eyes wide in fury.
Gu Qinlan, however, seemed to completely ignore her presence, her attention entirely focused on the doctor whose forehead was beaded with sweat: "Doctor, I will repay your hard work handsomely. As for today's matter..."
The doctor immediately replied, "Madam, please rest assured that there will be no leaks about what happened today."
Gu Qinlan nodded slightly, her tone revealing approval: "Thank you."
After saying this, she led everyone back to her residence.
Looking at the dishes on the table that had long since gone cold, Fuyu couldn't help but complain, "Every day is spent in pointless busyness, and all this delicious food is being wasted!"
Just as he was about to order the servants to remove and redo it, Gu Qinlan said calmly, "No need for trouble, just make do with it as is. In the sweltering summer, eating cold food is a good choice."
...
In the military camp on the frontier.
Zheng Dinglian finished his day of military training and returned to his tent.
He had traveled a long and arduous journey, only arriving here a few days ago. Normally, half a month would be enough to complete this journey, but this time, they unfortunately encountered an ambush by enemy assassins, and had to spend time dealing with this unexpected incident.
He removed his heavy armor, revealing his bare upper body, and turned to take out a change of clothes from the box.
My fingertips accidentally touched a package.
He looked closely and realized it was the item Gu Qinlan had personally given him before he set off.
He casually unwrapped the package, and a glittering golden soft armor appeared before his eyes.
The soft armor was quite heavy and felt slightly stiff. He held it up against himself, then shook it out and tried to put it on.
"The size is surprisingly suitable."
Although Zheng Dinglian spoke casually, his movements were extremely careful. After taking it off, he even folded the soft armor back to its original shape.
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