Chapter 194 Complaint
When Wu Yixuan saw the look in Gu Ruanci's eyes, he knew that Lu Shuyi could not escape.
But she had no sympathy. She couldn't let someone like Lu Shuyi live a comfortable life.
"Who did you use soft words to help her find?" Wu Yixuan asked.
"He is naturally a young talent, more promising than the previous Lu Hongbo."
Wu Yixuan did not ask any further questions. She only knew that if Gu Ruanci took action, she would definitely not disappoint anyone.
"Let's go see mother..." Gu Ruanci didn't stay here and wait any longer, after all, there were still things ahead.
"Okay."
When the two arrived at the front hall, they saw Zhuang Hefeng in a stalemate with the people who were delivering gifts to the Grand Princess's Mansion.
Zhuang Hefeng certainly knew what these handkerchiefs meant. She wanted to refuse directly, but she was worried that it would damage the reputation of the royal family and it would be difficult to explain. However, if she accepted it, there would be endless troubles.
Seeing Gu Ruanci and Wu Yixuan coming over, she seemed to have found a backbone.
"Are you from the Grand Princess's Mansion?" Gu Ruanci asked directly.
The servant knew that Princess Chaoyang was difficult to deal with, so he was very cautious.
"In reply to the County Master, I was indeed ordered by the Grand Princess to deliver these handkerchiefs..."
"Take it back."
Gu Ruanci didn't let him finish and interrupted him directly.
"This..." The servant stood there in a daze.
Even Zhuang Hefeng just now was not so resolute.
"What's the matter? Are you having any difficulties?" Gu Ruanci asked.
Wu Yixuan stepped forward and helped Zhuang Hefeng sit down.
"These handkerchiefs were made by the eldest princess herself..."
Gu Ruanci maintained the same attitude: "I know, but I can't accept something this valuable. I've already said that I can't cure her illness... Even though the Grand Princess made these things during her confinement and sent them to me as a thank you, I can't do anything about it. I appreciate the Grand Princess's kindness, but I can't accept gifts without merit. Please tell the Grand Princess that if I accept these things but can't cure her illness, I'll be guilty."
Gu Ruanci directly misinterpreted the eldest princess's meaning, which was unexpected to the servants.
Only then did he understand why Gu Runci spoke directly to him, bypassing Zhuang Hefeng and Wu Yixuan, and even asked him to take the things back.
This was not the eldest princess's original intention. They just wanted to make sure the second son of the Gu family had no way to escape.
Now that Princess Chaoyang is interfering, things are really getting difficult to handle.
"County Lady, these handkerchiefs are not for you..."
"Then I must take it. No matter who it's for, it's because they want me to treat the eldest princess. My mother doesn't need these handkerchiefs, and my sister-in-law just got married, so it's not appropriate to take the eldest princess's things. I can't give them to the maids in our mansion, right? The eldest princess is worried that we won't accept them, so she deliberately said this. You've served her for many years, so you naturally understand this. Am I right?"
The servants were sweating. If they really forced the things to stay, the Chaoyang County Lady would definitely reward the servants in the mansion.
"County Lady, actually..."
He wanted to make things clear rather than return empty-handed.
In the end, Gu Ruanci still didn't give him this opportunity.
"You don't have to be serious. These things have no need to enter our Gu family. I believe that the eldest princess is a thousand-year-old woman. Even if she has been divorced once, she is still the emperor's first daughter. Her dignity is still there. She will not give these handkerchiefs to a man in our Gu family and bring disgrace to the royal family, right?"
I am speechless. You have already said what you want me to say.
Gu Ruanci did not give the servant any more chances. He simply ordered the handkerchief to be returned in full and sent the guest away.
To show her respect, she personally escorted them to the gate. Looking at the people passing by, she said loudly, "Thank you, Grand Princess, for your concern. I cannot afford to use these handkerchiefs she embroidered with her own hands. My medical skills are limited, and I cannot fulfill the Grand Princess's request. You must take good care of these handkerchiefs. If one is lost along the way and found by someone with ulterior motives, I'm afraid it will tarnish the Grand Princess's reputation."
The servants of the Grand Princess's Mansion were no longer able to refute. This Chaoyang County Lady was simply too powerful.
With just a few words, the situation was firmly under control.
Even if there were few people passing by at this time, they could still hear these words. I am afraid that once it gets out, the eldest princess will have no chance.
But he had no other choice at this time and could only leave in shame.
Gu Ruanci solved the problem at hand and did not stay, but went straight into the palace.
She went to see the Empress Dowager, not the Queen.
"Soft-word girl, how come you have time to come here today?"
Ever since Gu Runci started treating Lu Enyan, the Empress Dowager has been fantasizing about bringing them together, but Lu Enyan himself said not to put any pressure on Gu Runci.
Gu Ruanci said directly: "Today, I come to the palace to apologize..."
When the Empress Dowager heard this, she knew that something ridiculous must have happened outside.
"What's wrong?"
Gu Ruanci said, "Today, the Grand Princess's people sent many brocade handkerchiefs, saying they were embroidered during her confinement as a thank you for my second brother's painting. I felt this was inappropriate and said they were sent by the Grand Princess to ask for my help in treating her illness. I sent them back the same way, but I only said this in front of some civilians. I'm afraid they already know that the Grand Princess is ill. It's my fault for revealing such a royal secret."
After Gu Ruanci finished speaking, the Queen Mother had completely understood what the eldest princess wanted to do.
"Does she still have any shame? She didn't marry Gu Yutang, but she still dares to think about Gu Yutang's brother? Does she treat the reputation of our royal family as dirt?"
Gu Ruanci did not respond. She had said everything she needed to say, and let the Empress Dowager handle the rest.
"Good boy, don't worry, she won't succeed. With me here, even if these messy descendants want to act rashly, they'll have to see if I agree."
Gu Ruanci did not stay in the palace for too long. Her purpose of coming here was very clear, which was to file a complaint.
When she was about to leave the palace, she happened to meet the eldest prince Lu Enyou.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Gu's words are graceful and elegant, and her manners are considerate.
"No need to be so polite, County Lady. How did you find time to come here today?"
"Come and be the bad guy and file a complaint with the Queen Mother."
Lu Enyou was stunned and asked what happened.
Gu Ruanci did not hide anything and directly told what the eldest princess had done.
Lu Enyou didn't say anything for a long time. He really didn't expect that his imperial sister was still unrepentant and could use such despicable means.
"Oh, the county lady did the right thing. The imperial sister was indeed very abrupt and cruel. If it affects Yu Ting's reputation, it will be too late."
Gu Ruanci dared to tell him this because the eldest prince was his eldest brother's best friend.
"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."
Lu Enyou said, "I'll send someone to take you there."
After he finished speaking, he felt embarrassed and could only explain: "Before Yutang left, he asked me to take care of you brothers and sisters."
Gu Ruanci didn't delve into the matter, but said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I appreciate your kindness. However, I have brought my own guards with me. The security in the Imperial State is not bad, so I won't bother Your Highness."
After saying that, she bowed and left.
The people around Lu Enyou have already seen what their master is thinking.
He asked, "Master, if you are interested, why not ask the Emperor for permission to marry you..."
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