In the main hall, everyone cast envious glances, secretly sighing:
This is truly a stroke of good luck!
Gu Qinlan had only been in the capital for a short time when she was taken in by the Zhao family and received high praise from the Emperor. Now, she has suddenly been granted the title of County Princess—truly a blessing from her past life!
They used to look down on Gu Qinlan because of her humble origins. If it weren't for the Emperor's praise, they probably wouldn't have even considered associating with her. However, things are unpredictable. In just a few days, she rose to become a county princess.
Although the rank of county princess was not high, only the third rank, this honor was completely different from the imperial titles they received because of their husbands' or sons' official positions.
Gu Qinlan's rank was personally conferred by the emperor, recognized by the royal family and the court, and she possessed an official document of investiture, a fief, a place of residence, and even real power.
Even a high-ranking imperial consort must bow when meeting a third-rank county princess.
Among the people in the hall, the women envied Gu Qinlan's good fortune, while the men envied Zheng Dinglian's blessings. The Zheng family members were even more smug and proud.
"My wife (daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, mother) is truly amazing!"
Fuyu and Hongye were so excited that they trembled all over. Their master had become the county princess. Who would dare to question their master's identity in the future?
Gu Qinlan herself was also filled with excitement. After thanking the Emperor, she stepped back into her seat, feeling light on her feet, as if she were still in a dream.
Having lived two lives, something she had never dared to dream of had unexpectedly befallen her!
She couldn't help but pinch herself secretly to confirm that this wasn't a dream.
Gu Qinlan was overjoyed, but with everyone in the hall watching, she could only try her best to control her expression. However, anyone could see that she was ecstatic.
Seeing Gu Qinlan's smug expression from afar, Gu Qinlian was so jealous she almost vomited blood.
"Why! Why does this bitch have such good luck!" She was indignant. She had gone to great lengths to use the refugees to kill Gu Qinlan, but Gu Qinlan not only escaped unharmed, but was also promoted to county princess because of the refugee incident. How could she not be insanely jealous!
This is absolutely unbearable!
Why is Gu Qinlan's fate so smooth?
In her past life, her marriage to Ji Yinli led to Ji Yinli's smooth rise to the rank of a third-grade official. In this life, she married into the Zheng family, got along well with them, Zheng Dinglian remained safe and sound, and she was even promoted to the rank of county princess!
They're both human, so why is it that Gu Qinlan always manages to outshine her, no matter where she is?
Even after experiencing two lifetimes, he still couldn't match her!
Intense jealousy filled Gu Qinlian's eyes with bloodshot veins. She unconsciously clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her palms, even piercing her skin.
Gu Qinlan was in a great mood and completely oblivious to Gu Qinlian's twisted, jealous gaze.
What was originally a dull and tiring palace banquet turned into something incredibly interesting for her tonight.
By the time the palace banquet ended, it was nearly midnight.
After seeing off the Emperor, Empress, and all the ladies of the palace, almost all the adults brought their female relatives to congratulate Gu Qinlan.
Gu Qinlan gracefully responded to everyone, expressing her gratitude to each one.
"Congratulations, Princess of Linchuan."
Suddenly, the Fourth Prince's wife's voice rang out.
The crowd immediately made way, and the Fourth Prince's Consort, supporting Gu Qinlian, walked up to her.
"Previously, I was overly worried about the safety of my father and mother, and my words may have been offensive. I hope Princess Linchuan will forgive me."
The Fourth Prince's wife's smile seemed somewhat insincere.
Gu Qinlan bowed to her and said, "You flatter me, Fourth Prince's Consort. How could I dare to do that?"
She didn't say "no," but rather "I dare not."
The Fourth Prince's wife narrowed her eyes slightly, but the smile remained on her face: "Our fate is quite deep, we should visit each other more often in the future."
As she spoke, she gave Gu Qinlian a look.
Gu Qinlian immediately stepped forward and said, "Sister, congratulations. Now that you have become a county princess, your father in heaven will surely feel extremely gratified."
elder sister?
Everyone present stared in surprise at Gu Qinlan and Gu Qinlian, wondering if they were actually sisters.
How could the younger sister of the Princess of Linchuan be so favored by the Fourth Prince's wife? The Princess of Linchuan's husband's family is the Zheng family, and the Fourth Prince's wife's attitude just now was clearly an attempt to win her over.
How will this newly appointed county magistrate respond?
Everyone was filled with curiosity.
Gu Qinlan smiled calmly: "Thank you for your kindness, Fourth Prince's Consort, but I am not good at socializing. The Zheng family also has ancestral rules that do not allow the women in the family to be too close to the women of the royal family or high-ranking officials, so as not to make us lose our sense of propriety and offend the noble people. Please forgive me, Fourth Prince's Consort."
This direct refusal shocked everyone.
This Lady of Linchuan County is truly too fierce.
She actually rejected the Fourth Prince's wife in front of everyone. Wasn't this a blatant challenge to the prestige of the Fourth Prince's faction?
Isn't she afraid that the Fourth Prince will hold a grudge?
The Fourth Prince's Consort was also surprised that Gu Qinlan would be so disrespectful to her, and her face immediately turned cold: "Since that's the case, then I won't force you any further. Princess Linchuan, we'll meet again."
After saying this, she left angrily with her entourage.
The ladies present all gave Gu Qinlan awkward smiles, and then found excuses to leave.
"That Princess of Linchuan is truly astonishing! How dare she so directly refute the Fourth Prince's wife's dignity? How could she have such audacity!"
This question lingered in the minds of almost every lady present, and they whispered among themselves.
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