"My lord, this is the situation of Marquis Dingyuan in Yuzhou."
Gu Lin's vision went black. What kind of crazy idea was Jiang He up to now?
"The news about Miss Xie spreads extremely quickly; it's likely to reach the capital in just two days."
My subordinate's words proved prophetic; within two days, the news had spread like wildfire throughout the capital.
"I used to think that Marquis Dingyuan was not interested in women, but it turns out he likes that type of woman."
"Selling oneself to bury one's father is not something you read in a storybook."
"Do you think Miss Bai, with her personality, could tolerate Miss Xie's existence?"
"Bah, Zhang San, don't forget, the Marquis never said he would marry the tigress from the Bai family..."
As Wang Mazi was speaking, he suddenly felt the air around him go quiet. He then noticed that everyone around him was blinking frantically. "Are your eyes all cramping?"
Suddenly, Wang Mazi was lifted up like a chick, but a burly man couldn't break free from the grip of the person behind him. "Who dares to pull me?"
"Your father!"
A clear voice came, and Bai Qian suddenly let go of his hand, causing Wang Mazi to fall to the ground with a cry of pain.
"Grandma, I... I deserve to die, please forgive my rudeness." Ignoring the pain, Wang Mazi immediately begged for mercy, and even pretended to slap himself on the face with both hands.
"Remember this, I'm not afraid of these rumors!"
Bai Qian crossed her arms and remained calm and composed.
"If Jiang He dares to bring that woman surnamed Xie back to the capital, I will go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony and beg the Emperor to grant us a marriage."
"If anyone utters another word of thanks, I'll cut off their tongue!"
After saying that, Bai Qian turned and left.
The onlookers at the alley entrance looked at each other, but ultimately dared not provoke Bai Qian any further.
......
“Axi.” Jiang Yu looked at Bai Qian in front of her. “My brother’s behavior is unusual. There must be a reason behind it.”
"I know."
Bai Qian's dimples appeared and disappeared. "The Marquis is not that kind of person. That Miss Xie is probably up to something."
"So you did it on purpose..."
Jiang Yu's eyes widened in surprise, and she remained somewhat dazed after realizing what had happened.
“I’m helping the Marquis. If I don’t get angry, wouldn’t others notice something amiss?” Bai Qian said cheerfully. “But Your Highness, you’ve gotten thinner while staying at the Marquis’s residence.”
"It's a long story."
When two close friends sit together, they inevitably start talking about their recent lives.
"Your Majesty, I heard that Consort Yi will not be attending the autumn hunt next month." Bai Qian seemed brave, but was actually very thoughtful. "Consort An has recommended several concubines to serve the Emperor."
“Consort An has done her duty in assisting me with the management of the six palaces.”
As they talked, Bai Qian noticed that Jiang Yu was getting sleepy. After Bai Qian lowered her voice, Jiang Yu actually dozed off on the recliner.
"Granny Ling, what's wrong with Her Highness lately...?"
Poor Bai Qian was on tenterhooks, fearing that something had happened to Jiang Yu.
"Miss Bai, please don't worry. Her Majesty is currently recuperating, and the medicine she's taking has a sleep-inducing effect."
Granny Ling draped a blanket over Jiang Yu and then stepped back behind her.
"I sparred with the Third Prince a couple of days ago and learned that there is a Mr. Huo in the manor now?" Bai Qian stretched her limbs. "Is he in the manor now?"
......
The moment Gu Lin saw Bai Qian, his entire being was filled with resistance.
"Mr. Huo has a problem with me?"
Sensing the inexplicable hostility, Bai Qian shot a sharp glare at him, "Since Mr. Huo is also involved in teaching the Third Prince martial arts, he has to get past me first."
"We'll fight this bare-handed, without weapons."
Ling Shan and Ling Hai, who were hiding in the shadows, both twitched at the corners of their mouths. Sure enough, the next moment Gu Lin deliberately spoke up, "Why does Miss Bai insist on fighting me bare-handed?"
A gust of wind blew past, and Gu Lin suddenly dodged to the side.
“You bear a resemblance to one of my enemies,” Bai Qian said through gritted teeth. “I swear I will beat him with my bare hands.”
Gu Lin dodged quickly, which angered Bai Qian, who then intensified her attack.
"I have suffered an undeserved calamity."
Gu Lin's every word was like adding fuel to the fire, and Ling Shan and Ling Hai, hiding in the shadows, simply couldn't bear to watch any longer.
"Tell me, if Miss Bai continues to be unable to defeat the Master, won't this hatred only deepen...?"
Even the usually composed Ling Hai remained silent; this was quickly escalating into a blood feud...
After an incense stick had burned, Bai Qian stopped, panting, and circled Gu Lin twice in disbelief.
"Who wins this time?" Gu Lin suddenly asked, making Bai Qian jump up and down in anger.
There are very few people in this world who can make her so angry she jumps up and down.
"Huo Xiang, right? I'll remember you."
Bai Qian straightened her back, as if she were telling Gu Lin bluntly: I just can't accept defeat, so what?
......
Bai Qian's visit to the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence left Gu Lin completely exhausted.
He disguised himself as Huo Xiang and came to the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion. He had planned everything, but he had overlooked Bai Qian, his ancestor.
“Go help Jiang He out, and then tell him to hurry back to Beijing and keep an eye on his wife.”
Gu Lin spoke fiercely. He had won against Bai Qian today, but within three days, this young lady would definitely come to compete with him again. If this continued, how could he get along with A Yu?
Jiang Yu only learned about what happened at the training ground after she woke up, and couldn't help but laugh.
It seems Ah Qian is about to clash with Huo Xiang, and Huo Xiang's days are likely to be difficult.
Just then, Wanji rushed in to report, "Your Majesty, Eunuch Cen has arrived."
"Please come in."
Jiang Yu composed herself, which made Cen Hai's heart tighten, and he quickly stepped forward to bow.
"Your Majesty, I am acting on His Majesty's orders to have you prepare for next month's autumn hunt in advance."
"His Majesty has ordered me to go on the autumn hunt?"
Jiang Yu frowned slightly. She hadn't been to an autumn hunt in all these years. Why did Gu Heng want her to come along this time?
"Your Majesty, His Majesty thinks that the princes all need care, so it would be most appropriate for Your Majesty to go with them."
"Understood, I will go then."
Jiang Yu didn't believe Cen Hai's words at all, and turned around to order someone to go to the palace to inform Consort An.
"Your Majesty, Consort An has already arranged for two concubines to go. If you go as well..." Ling Mama frowned slightly. According to custom, when the emperor travels, he takes the empress but not the concubines, and vice versa.
"Even the Emperor has never shown me any consideration, so I can only help myself."
Jiang Yu slowly lowered her head, looking at the reflections of the trees on the ground, and began to think of a solution.
At almost the same time, Gu Lin received news that Gu Qingling's hands had fully recovered.
"Those who want to pave the way for their own son by stepping on my son? Don't even think about it!"
Gu Lin stood tall and straight, his tone carrying an unwavering firmness.
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