Chapter 255 Good Methods
Sitting in the carriage on the way back to the mansion, Ouyang Jing was somewhat absent-minded.
"What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"
Ouyang Jing started acting strangely from the beginning of the meal, and now seeing her unusual expression, she had a strong feeling that something was on her mind.
“Yes, I just remembered some things that happened before Mother passed away.” Ouyang Jing said, looking at Gu Yingjie with a heavy expression, “I suspect that Mother thought your death was related to Madam, and that my elder brother knows the inside story.”
Over the years, Ouyang Jing had always addressed Madam Ouyang as "Madam," so Gu Yingjie immediately knew that she was referring to her.
"You suspect that Madam Ouyang harmed your mother-in-law?"
If this is true, then it explains why Ouyang Bin ran away from home and stopped having any contact with the Ouyang family.
"In that case, we'll invite your brother-in-law to our house another day, and you can ask him in person."
“Great!” Gu Yingjie’s suggestion was good, and Ouyang Jing agreed on the spot.
A few days later, Gu Shuyan arrived at the Crown Prince's residence for the banquet as promised.
Today she wore a light blue narrow-sleeved short jacket, a light yellow long skirt, and a newly made colorful embroidered jacket. The pink fur-trimmed cloak she wore over it made her look even more lively.
"Find Shan'er with you in a little while, don't wander off while playing."
As Ji led her daughter-in-law and daughter inside, she whispered her instructions.
Although the Crown Prince's residence doesn't have as many rules as the imperial palace, it is still the residence of the heir apparent, and the people who came today are all of high status, so Ji Shi was naturally more cautious than usual.
"Mother, don't worry! Your daughter knows what she's doing."
Gu Shuyan smiled and responded, but in her heart she was thinking about how to avoid involving Xu Shan'er later.
After meeting the Crown Princess at the flower hall, Gu Shuyan realized that her previous worries were unnecessary; the Crown Princess had actually thought of everything for her.
To prevent Gu Shuyan from being held back, the Crown Princess had arranged for Xu Shan'er to be invited over early on using the newly arrived coral as tribute.
Being a child, Xu Shan'er naturally forgot about bothering Gu Shuyan once she heard something interesting.
"Excuse me, are you Miss Gu?"
Gu Shuyan was standing in the garden staring blankly at the withered branches when a maidservant hurriedly ran up behind her.
"What business do you have with me, young lady?"
Gu Shuyan withdrew her gaze and looked at the newcomer with confusion.
Upon hearing this, the maidservant exclaimed with delight, "Miss Gu, my master requests your presence."
"Invite me?"
Gu Shuyan was even more puzzled by the maid's words, but seeing that the maid was dressed in the attire of a maid from the Crown Prince's residence, Gu Shuyan nodded in the end.
"Lead the way!"
Led by Mingyu and the maid, the two went straight around the side gate to the backyard.
From afar, Gu Shuyan spotted a familiar figure. The person seemed genuinely pleased to see her.
"Sister is here, please have a seat."
Li Yingxue's complexion was rosy, clearly indicating that she was doing well at the Crown Prince's residence. Shifting her gaze to Li Yingxue's lower body, Gu Shuyan's eyes immediately lit up with a smile.
"My sister is quite the expert! It's only been a few months, but she's already surprised me so much!"
As she spoke, Gu Shuyan sat down on the stool at the lower end.
Although Li Yingxue is currently just a concubine in the Crown Prince's residence, compared to Gu Shuyan, who is without rank or status, the other party's status is still higher.
"Is that so? Speaking of which, I have to thank my elder sister for the fact that I am favored by His Highness. Otherwise, I wouldn't be where I am today."
Li Yingxue smiled wickedly, and when she looked at Gu Shuyan again, she was even more smug and arrogant.
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