Chapter 100 Zhang Yanshu's Hateful Mother
After coming out from the Queen, Gu Runci met Lu Hanyue who was waiting outside.
"Soft words, mother didn't say anything to embarrass you, did she?"
"Of course not, Second Princess, don't worry. The Queen is a kind person. If it's about the eldest princess's banquet, then there's no need to worry."
Gu Ruanci thought about it and realized that the Queen Mother did not say anything excessive. She wanted her to help Lu Shuyi recuperate because she was just fulfilling her responsibility as an adoptive mother.
"Everyone who attended the imperial sister's banquet these days is feeling unwell, either with diarrhea or dizziness and nausea. It's really strange. Except for you and me, Chen Suyue and Wu Yixuan, everyone else is sick. I don't know why." Lu Hanyue complained.
The Queen Mother also knew about this matter, but she did not ask Gu Ruanci, whether it was out of trust or because there was no need.
"That's not clear. It might just be a coincidence. Anyway, no one has mentioned it specifically. I believe the princess didn't do it on purpose."
Gu Ruanci couldn't admit that he had taken advantage of their unpreparedness and added something to them.
"That's true, but my sister probably won't want to host any banquets anytime soon. Although she's a princess, her husband's grandfather is Imperial Tutor Lu, and they're both elders in front of our father. It's embarrassing if word of this banquet gets out. Even though it didn't cause any major conflict, there are still people saying that my sister is aiding and abetting the evil and is helping others isolate you."
Gu Ruanci had never done such a thing, but she intuitively felt that it should be that person.
Because during the treatment, he seemed to say, "Only those who cause trouble for you will have trouble."
"That's not something I can care about. These women are always together, which may not be suitable, especially if they don't have a good relationship."
Gu Ruanci exchanged a few words with Lu Hanyue and then left the palace without staying.
When she returned home, she saw a strange carriage parked at the gate, and it seemed that there were guests at home.
"Who's here?" Gu Ruanci asked the doorman.
"Replying to the County Master, it's the Zhang family..."
"Which Zhang family?"
"Mrs. Mei from the Minister of War's family and the young master of the Zhang family."
Gu Ruanci began to feel annoyed when he heard the Minister of War.
After meeting Zhang Yanshu at the banquet that day, she once asked Wu Yixuan why she felt that Zhang Yanshu had great ill will towards her.
Wu Yixuan's answer is still fresh in my mind. The Minister of War was originally supposed to control the military generals, but the status of Duke Shou was too high, so the Ministry of War was controlled by him. As a result, many people the Zhang family wanted to arrange could not be arranged in. After a long time, they always complained.
"The Minister of War was originally recommended by Duke Shouguo..."
Gu Ruanci still remembered the look of insight on Wu Yixuan's face when he told her this.
"Let's go and take a look."
After Gu Ruanci brought Nongchun and Zangxia in, someone informed the front hall that the county lady had returned.
Zhang Mei, who had just arrived, said happily, "It's just right. Since the Chaoyang County Princess has returned, we can clarify some things in front of her."
Zhuang Hefeng has been confused for a long time and has not figured out the purpose of their visit, but he is not in a hurry.
She just thought that the other party might have targeted Zhang Yanshu at the banquet because of Gu Ruanci, but Mei didn't mention it at all, and she didn't ask.
She thought that her husband had helped Minister Zhang in the past, so even though their relationship had become distant over the years, she had to give him some face.
After Gu Ruanci entered the room, she saw Mei's plump face, but she didn't look kind like other fat women, but rather a bit fierce.
As for Zhang Ruyuan, the eldest son of the Zhang family who was standing next to her, he was tall, but the look in his eyes when he looked at her was also not kind, and even had some disgust.
"Soft words, actually, we've met before. My master didn't have time for your family recognition banquet, so I came here..."
Mei stood up and spoke directly and enthusiastically to Gu Ruanci.
"Yes, I remember. Please take a seat, ma'am."
Zhang Ruyuan next to him also said: "Nice to meet you, hello, County Master. I am Zhang Ruyuan."
"Hello, Young Master Zhang, please take a seat."
Gu Ruanci couldn't be described as enthusiastic, but the rules were in place.
Seeing her lukewarm attitude, Mei still pretended a little.
"A few days ago, my ignorant daughter had some misunderstandings with Ruanci at the Grand Princess's banquet. I reprimanded her after returning home. Ruanci shouldn't hold a grudge, right?"
Gu Ruanci looked at Mei, whose smile didn't reach her eyes, and replied, "To avoid the Zhang family having to bring her to apologize later, I scolded her on the spot, so Madam, don't worry. If she has to hold a grudge, it's her who holds it against me."
After hearing this, Mei and Zhang Ruyuan's expressions changed slightly.
"You're so soft-spoken, and I heard you're quite knowledgeable. That's a blessing in disguise. Someone like He Sheng wouldn't tolerate his daughter being uneducated. But weren't some of the things you said at the time a little inappropriate?"
After Mei asked, Zhuang Hefeng realized that this was what she was planning. She actually wanted to teach her daughter a lesson in front of him.
"Shi Yu, what did you mean by that? Did you come here today to settle the score with us?"
Mei smiled and said, "Hefeng, you misunderstood. That's not what I meant. It's just that the soft words I said back then were really inappropriate for her status, and it would be too unpleasant if it got out. If she talks to everyone like that, she'll be isolated in the future... I've been thinking about it for several days, thinking you'll give us an explanation, but you didn't get it. Maybe she's not your biological child, so you don't know how to discipline her. I'm afraid she'll be upset if I say too much, so I came to help you persuade her."
Zhuang Hefeng felt a little angry when he saw Mei Shiyu pretending to be sincere.
What she just emphasized makes people angry.
"Actually, Mother wanted to come to you the day she learned about this, but she figured now that Master Zhang has ascended to the position of Minister, Madam would have warned the children to be mindful of their words and actions and to maintain their integrity. You knew about Zhang Yanshu's inappropriate remarks and impure thoughts at the banquet, and you would have taught him a lesson, so I didn't do it for you. The result today is truly disappointing."
Gu Ruanci had no close relationship with the Mei family, so he didn't have so many concerns.
After hearing this, Mei sneered and asked back, "Soft words, then how are you going to say that you insulted me? No matter what, I am still your elder, right?"
Gu Ruanci replied directly, "Madam, you should understand what constitutes an insult. I haven't made any comments about you, no subjective assumptions, and certainly no malicious speculations. Instead, your daughter has the audacity to mock my biological mother and, in an extremely subjective and irresponsible way, accuse her of betraying the family. I want to ask, are these words instilled in her during your daily conversations?"
Mei was stunned. She didn't expect Gu Ruanci to be so tough.
Zhang Ruyuan, who was standing next to her, couldn't stand it any longer and stood up and said impatiently, "Mother, why waste your time talking to her? Tell them right now that we want to cancel the engagement."
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