Upon hearing this, the ladies burst into laughter.
They were utterly disgusted by those pretentious wives of officials, who, despite their low rank, acted superior and acted as if they were above everyone else. The moment business and money were mentioned, they would immediately adopt a disdainful attitude, as if they didn't want to associate with them.
However, who doesn't know their insignificant background?
Which family doesn't need money to make a living? Do you think these officials can live on air and dew, detached from worldly concerns? That's utter nonsense! Which of these officials' wives at the table doesn't own property, and which of them doesn't scheme and plot to earn more money?
But on the surface, they all pretended to be extremely aloof.
What a pretentious show!
In contrast, the Crown Prince's wife was much more open and honest! She loved money, wanted to earn money, and spoke her mind frankly, which made her very approachable!
So, the wives of the merchants, all in high spirits, raised their glasses to toast Gu Qinlan.
Gu Qinlan accepted all comers' invitations. She had already taken hangover medicine beforehand, so she didn't need to worry about getting drunk.
Just as she was about to bring the wine glass to her lips, she was suddenly bumped from behind, and a glass of wine was instantly spilled on her clothes.
"Please spare me, young lady! I accidentally twisted my ankle; I didn't mean to bump into you."
A maid dressed in the attire of a servant of the Gu family knelt down and begged for mercy, attracting the attention of guests at other tables.
Gu Qinlan waved her hand, indicating, "Get up, it's just a little wine."
However, wearing soaked clothes was uncomfortable and impolite. So she said to the ladies present, "Please enjoy your meal, everyone. I'll go change and come back later."
Everyone readily agreed, and even told her not to rush things.
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