Zheng Huaiyu appeared somewhat annoyed: "I have already greeted you respectfully, why do I need to repeat myself?"
Granny Zhang replied firmly, "Because the young lady's attitude was not sincere, we need to start over."
Zheng Huaiyu's eyes widened, her heart filled with resentment. How could she possibly greet Gu Qinlan sincerely!
Granny Zhang continued without any hesitation, "Even if you are unwilling in your heart, you must not let anyone notice it on your face. This is what is meant by not giving others a handle to use against you. If you are fortunate enough to set foot in the capital in the future, and you wear everything on your sleeve, you may be ambushed at any time."
Zheng Huaiyu was speechless and could only suppress his displeasure and start over.
This time, although it was an improvement over the last time, it still looked stiff and lacked naturalness.
Granny Zhang announced expressionlessly, "Please try again, young lady."
Zheng Huaiyu was getting impatient: "What do you want to know when this is over? Are you deliberately making things difficult for me?"
Suddenly, Granny Zhang took out a ruler from her sleeve. "Miss, hold out your hand."
Zheng Huaiyu was startled and quickly hid his hands behind his back: "So what if I have to redo it? What's there to be afraid of!"
So she endured the humiliation and bowed to Gu Qinlan once again.
This time, the movements were much more standardized.
But Granny Zhang was still not satisfied.
Gu Qinlan interrupted with a smile: "Alright, let's stop here for today. There's no such thing as learning it all at once."
Zheng Huaiyu felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders.
After they left, Fuyu commented with a smile, "This Granny Zhang's methods are truly as good as ever."
Hongye chimed in, "Indeed, evil people need evil people to teach them a lesson."
Gu Qinlan shook her head and smiled, wondering to herself how many days Zheng Huaiyu could hold out.
A loud bang—
Zheng Huiyi angrily smashed the vase on the ground, shards flying everywhere. The maids and servants around her were so frightened that they knelt down and begged for mercy.
Huanqing, trembling, tried to comfort her: "Please calm down, young lady, and be careful not to hurt yourself."
Lately, the young lady's temper has become increasingly volatile, causing her servants great distress.
Although the girls wouldn't vent their anger on them, who would dare to slack off in the slightest when their master was in a bad mood?
Zheng Huiyi paced back and forth in the room: "Go and call Gu Qinlan! I want to see her!"
Huanqing patiently advised, "Miss, your throat hasn't fully recovered yet. You shouldn't speak too forcefully, otherwise it will be troublesome if you damage your throat in the future."
Zheng Huiyi roared angrily, "I'm about to die, what do I care about my voice! Go and call someone!"
Huanqing was almost in tears: "Miss, Madam said she won't come. Madam still..."
Zheng Huiyi's eyes shone brightly: "What else did she say?"
Huanqing dared not raise his head, his voice trembling: "Madam said... that you should face reality. Now she is the one who has the final say in this mansion. If you continue to refuse to cooperate, she will keep you imprisoned until the young master returns."
As soon as she finished speaking, Huanqing mustered her courage and suggested, "Miss, perhaps... you could try learning some manners..."
"What? You want me to learn manners?!"
Zheng Huiyi lost control of her emotions: "You also think I need to learn manners? You also think I'm rude?!"
Huanqing quickly shook her head: "Absolutely not. This servant just feels that the current situation is unfavorable to you, Miss, so it would be better to adopt a delaying tactic for the time being."
Zheng Huiyi, who was in a fit of anger, suddenly stopped in her tracks: "A delaying tactic?"
Huanqing nodded repeatedly, her agreement evident in her words: "Indeed, Miss, the Duan Prince's mansion is now entirely under Madam's control. A direct confrontation with her would only bring us humiliation. It would be better to show weakness for now and lower her guard. In this way, you will no longer have to suffer the pain of imprisonment. Once the Prince returns to the mansion, we can settle this old score with that woman."
Zheng Huiyi still seemed somewhat unwilling; deep down, she was extremely resistant.
Seeing that she did not vehemently refute him, Huanqing immediately seized the opportunity and gently comforted her: "Miss, you don't need to feel that this is giving in to her. This is just a temporary measure. Endure this moment of anger for long-term peace. Once the Prince returns, he will definitely support you. You and the Prince are siblings from the same mother. No matter how skillful she is, the Prince will not sit idly by and watch you suffer."
Zheng Huiyi pondered for a long time, her brows furrowed, before finally speaking slowly: "What you said makes sense. Then let's do as you say. I will pretend to be friendly with that merchant's daughter for the time being, and when my brother returns, no, he doesn't even need to return in person. As long as those letters fall into his hands, her glorious days will be over!"
Huanqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She was genuinely worried that she wouldn't be able to complete this daunting task.
That's right, persuading Zheng Huiyi to submit was a mission, and it was a mission entrusted to her by Gu Qinlan.
Let's rewind to the day before.
Huanqing knelt tremblingly before Gu Qinlan, her voice shaking: "This servant greets Madam. May I ask what Madam commands me?"
She was filled with fear. Her young mistress was locked in a fierce battle with this lady, but was always at a disadvantage. She worried that this lady would take the opportunity to harm her loyal maids. Once they were eliminated, her young mistress would be isolated and helpless in the mansion, completely at the mercy of the lady.
This thought made Huanqing's face turn as pale as paper.
However, Gu Qinlan simply smiled and said, "Why are you so nervous? Do I look like a fierce demon?"
Huanqing quickly shook his head: "Not at all, Madam is beautiful, dignified, gentle and charming. She is the most stunning woman I have ever seen."
Gu Qinlan laughed out loud: "You have such a sweet tongue, girl. Don't be nervous, I didn't call you here to make things difficult for you. Actually, I want to ask you for a favor."
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