Chapter 56 Du Ruoling: Married, yet seducing her brother-in-law
Ever since Lin Xingyao had a child, Du Ruoling tried to cause trouble several times, but was blocked outside the courtyard gate by the servants.
She couldn't do anything to Lin Xingyao, so she kept a close eye on Gu Chengan. Even if Gu Chengan said a few more words to the maid, she would make a big fuss.
This caused chaos in Suijinxuan.
Who knew that he would come to Chu Ruohan today?
"What the hell, why don't you take a piss and look at yourself." The wet nurse would never allow her to act like this again and slander her young lady.
"The Second Young Master came here to deliver supplements to the Crown Prince. Unlike you, your head is full of dirty thoughts. You only know how to keep an eye on men's whereabouts, and you don't mind being embarrassed."
"Bah! Isn't the Chu family the richest in Beijing? How could they be short of money for these supplements?" Du Ruoling seemed to have caught something, with a smug and ferocious look on his face. "Who knows if you guys are secretly colluding under the pretext of sending supplements? Do you think everyone else is a fool?"
Chu Ruohan was helpless. How could she be so unreasonable and confuse right and wrong?
In her previous life, Gu Cheng'an faked his death and left, and she never had any contact with Du Ruoling.
No matter who meets Du Ruoling, they will feel disgusted.
Lin Xingyao's method was the best. She blocked her outside the door so she wouldn't be bothered. When she got tired of making trouble, she would naturally stop coming.
Just as she was about to open her mouth to refute, the wet nurse took the lead and protected Chu Ruohan behind her, like an old hen protecting her calves, staring at Du Ruoling with wide eyes.
"You evil woman, stop spitting bloody words here! How can you slander the Crown Prince's wife so casually? The Second Young Master respects the Crown Prince, so he often sends some supplements. It's the most normal human interaction, how can it become so unbearable in your mouth?"
Du Ruoling snorted coldly, crossing her arms across her chest, "Humph, favors? I think it's you, Chu Ruohan, who's restless. You're not content to marry Gu Chengan's eldest brother, and you're determined to seduce your younger brother-in-law!"
Her eyes were filled with malice and jealousy, as if Chu Ruohan had taken away her most precious thing.
Chu Ruohan said, "Instead of throwing a tantrum here, you should keep an eye on Gu Chengan and tell him to stop coming to Hongmeng Court."
Du Ruoling was not willing to listen to these words. She continued to curse and all kinds of dirty words came out of her mouth.
Gu Junze, who was in the house, listened to the noise outside, his brows furrowed, and his face was so gloomy that water could drip out of it.
To slander his wife and brother like this...
Ying Qing looked at his master's expression, understood what he meant, and pushed Gu Junze out.
Gu Junze ordered coldly: "Throw her out."
Song Ruyan had long been fed up with this. If Chu Ruohan had not instructed her before, she should not act rashly in the mansion to avoid giving people a chance to talk.
She would have torn her mouth apart long ago.
Song Ruyan moved her wrists and rubbed her palms. This was an order from Gu Junze.
Then you can't blame her.
Song Ruyan was rubbing her hands in anticipation, wondering what landing posture she should give her.
"Du Ruoling."
Gu Cheng'an hurried over. He heard her noise from a distance. Seeing the chaotic scene in front of him, a trace of panic and anger appeared on his face.
He pulled Du Ruoling over and shouted angrily, "What are you crazy about? Go back."
Then he turned to face Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze, and apologized with a guilty look on his face: "I'm sorry, brother. It's my fault for not disciplining her well. I let her act like this and disturbed you and your sister-in-law. I'll take her away now." As he said that, he stepped forward and pulled Du Ruoling out with force.
Du Ruoling was dragged by Gu Cheng'an, still struggling relentlessly, "You come here every few days, do you regret not marrying her? Explain it to me clearly."
Gu Chengan was anxious and angry, and felt so tired. How could the once innocent and lovable woman become like this?
Gu Junze looked at them with a cold expression, "You don't have to send anything over here anymore."
Gu Cheng'an paused in pulling and opened his mouth as if he wanted to explain something, but in the end it just turned into a sigh.
He couldn't help but increase the strength in his hands and almost half dragged her out of the yard.
The next day, in the court
"During this torrential rain, the fields were completely barren. The Chu family has devoted all their efforts to stabilizing grain prices and alleviating the people's urgent needs. Their actions are commendable. My dear ministers, please tell me what reward I should give you."
For a while, there was a lot of discussion in the court.
A minister stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Chu family, as merchants, do not pursue profit, but instead take the people's livelihood as their own responsibility. Their loyalty is commendable. I think they should be rewarded with 100 taels of gold and 100 pieces of silk and satin."
The emperor nodded slightly but said nothing, as if he was thinking.
Duke Wei stroked his beard and said, "Your Majesty, I feel that the Chu family is not short of money. You might as well grant them a nominal position, such as a Yuanwailang. This will also encourage more people to follow the Chu family's example and share the burden of the court."
The emperor tapped his fingers lightly on the armrests of the dragon throne. "What do you think, Marquis Anyang?"
The emperor was angered by the poisoning of Junze, and he divorced the poisonous woman.
Marquis Anyang was afraid that the anger would be taken out on him, so how could he dare to have any other thoughts at this time?
"What Duke Wei said is very true. I agree." Marquis Anyang stepped forward and said respectfully with his hands clasped.
"Okay, draft the decree." After saying that, the emperor stood up and returned to the palace, leaving his ministers to shout "Long live the emperor".
The reward for the Chu family will also become a hot topic among the people, praising the emperor's grace and the Chu family's achievements.
The Chu family was awarded the title of Yuanwailang, and the whole family was filled with joy and held a grand banquet. Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze naturally went back to congratulate him.
The carriage swayed slowly as it moved towards the Chu family's home. Chu Ruohan gently lifted a corner of the curtain and looked at the bustling street outside.
Turning to Gu Junze beside him, he said, "Although it's just an empty title, my parents are so happy that they want to celebrate for three consecutive days."
Gu Junze nodded slightly, his eyes showing a bit of doting: "The Chu family has made great contributions to the disaster relief this time, and it is well deserved to receive this award."
Chu Ruohan couldn't suppress the smile on her lips. With the honorific title of Yuanwailang, Chu Chenyu's career in the officialdom would be much smoother in the future.
Compared with the harmony and warmth between the two, the atmosphere in the other carriage seemed cold and depressing.
Chu Nanxin has not seen Gu Chengyan since she married into the Marquis' Mansion.
She was randomly placed in a remote and dilapidated house. The furnishings in the house were simple and outdated, the plaster on the walls was peeling, and the doors and windows could not be closed tightly and creaked.
She didn't even have a maid, and had to do all the rough and tiring work herself. Her life was even worse than that of the servants in the marquis's mansion.
And the house she lives in now is exactly where Chu Ruohan lived in her previous life...
Chu Nanxin tightly grasped the handkerchief in her hand, and from time to time secretly looked up at Gu Chengyan beside her, her eyes full of cautious love and longing.
Little did she know that the only reason Gu Chengyan could go back to her parents' home with her was just an order from Marquis Anyang.
As for Gu Chengyan, he had a cold face since he got on the car...
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