Chapter 233 Zhou Qingdai gets close
The news that the Zhou family's eldest branch had a new legitimate son quickly spread throughout the imperial state.
Everyone understood this. After all, Wen Zimei had been a widow for many years, and now her daughter was married. If she got old and sick in the future, she would always need someone by her side.
Besides, the second branch of the Zhou family did not object, so there was no need for others to say anything.
The Ye family did not say anything about this. Ye Lanxin had already told them that when Zhou Zhili entered the palace to request this matter, he had already agreed with the emperor that if there was no one in the second house in the future, the title of Marquis of Jing'an would be taken back.
No matter what plans Wen Zimei made, it would all be in vain in the end.
Wu Yixuan's pregnancy gradually stabilized. Gu Yutang at the border had already learned the news and specially sent back a lot of things.
However, before March, the Gu family still had not announced it to the public.
Here, Gu Runci took Nong Chun and Zang Xia to Xuan Di Temple again to burn incense for Ye Hesheng.
As a result, they met Zhou Qingdai in the temple.
When Zhou Qingdai saw Gu Ruanci, she did not have the complicated emotions like the Zhou family members, but was very polite instead.
"Meet the County Master..."
"You're welcome. I'm just here to burn some incense for my mother today. I'm not here to put on airs. Everyone, just go about your own business."
Zhou Qingdai looked at Gu Ruanci, who looked so distant and distant, and said, "County Lady, although we are no longer a family, we played together when we were young, so we still have some affection for each other. Could you please treat me to a cup of tea?"
Gu Ruanci looked at Zhou Qingdai and said directly, "No need. No matter what your purpose is, I don't want to play tricks on you. Many years have passed. There is no need to dwell on childhood events. After all, if I remember everything from that time, it may not be good for you. During the time I returned to Dizhou, I didn't take the initiative to cause trouble for you. I thought that you were married and no longer a member of the Zhou family. So, you don't need to keep trying to make your presence felt in front of me."
After Gu Ruanci finished speaking, Zhou Qingdai was a little confused.
I never thought that the little girl who was bullied and disciplined by me would have such a hard heart now.
Moreover, no chance is given at all.
"You and I are both women, and you will get married in the future. Don't you think the Gu family will treat you as a family member?"
Zhou Qingdai did not give up and said another sentence.
Gu Ruanci said, "That's our Gu family's business, and you don't have to worry about it. Besides, our situations are different. I didn't count you as a member of the Zhou family just now because I didn't intend to take revenge on you. As for the relationship between me and the Gu family, what's the matter? Do you have anything to take revenge on the Gu family? If I remember correctly, isn't the Wen family alive and well? They weren't killed by the Gu family. You are not me. Don't imitate me and don't pretend to speak from my perspective. You don't have the qualifications."
Zhou Qingdai's face turned pale and blue after hearing what Gu Runci said. She originally thought that by mentioning the Gu family, Gu Runci would be more restrained, but she didn't expect that Gu Runci would not buy it at all.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and said, "The county lady misunderstood. I don't want to take revenge on the Gu family. I just feel a little sad that we used to be close, but now we have become so distant."
Gu Ruanci sneered, "Sigh? If you really feel sad, you should understand that relationships between people will change with time and circumstances. We are no longer who we were when we were little, and the Zhou family is no longer the Zhou family of the past. Some things are over, and there is no point in bringing them up again. You should be thankful that the pursuit of my mother had nothing to do with your eldest wife. Otherwise, do you think your mother can rest easy now?"
Zhou Qingdai heard this and knew that it would be useless to continue pestering her, so she said, "The county lady is right. I was abrupt. In that case, I will not bother you any more and will take my leave."
After saying that, Zhou Qingdai bowed and turned to leave.
No matter how unwilling she was in her heart, she had no way to confront Gu Ruanci head-on, because she did not have the strength to do so now.
However, after thinking about it, she was unwilling to give up, so she went straight back to Zhou's house to meet Wen Zimei.
Wen Zimei asked a teacher to teach Zhou Jizhi, and when he saw his daughter coming, he naturally put other things aside.
Zhou Qingdai talked about her encounter with Gu Runci at Xuan Di Temple and what Gu Runci said.
After hearing this, Wen Zimei was stuck on the last words and couldn't calm down for a long time.
"What was her tone when she said this?"
When Zhou Qingdai heard this, she wondered, "Is this also important?"
She recalled it for a moment, then said, "She seemed to be warning... Mother. Was she going to take action against the Zhou family? Was she warning us not to interfere?"
Wen Zimei said, "Hasn't she already started to attack the Zhou family? In her eyes, she probably doesn't take us seriously anymore. Well, let her continue to be rampant. After all, the feud between her and the Zhou family must be resolved."
When Wen Zimei said this, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
She looked at Zhou Qingdai and said earnestly, "Qingdai, you must remember, no matter what Gu Ruanci does to the Zhou family, you must not act impulsively. Although the Zhou family's strength has been greatly weakened, with Concubine Rong in the palace, there is always hope. Don't rush to express your attitude and get yourself involved. The Zhou family is not yet a fish that can be slaughtered at will. If she really wants to fight the Second House, then we will wait and see who will win!"
Zhou Qingdai nodded when she heard this. Although she was still a little unwilling, she knew that her mother was right.
All she could do now was to try not to cause trouble, and wait for the opportunity in the future to deal with Gu Ruanci.
"The most important thing for you now is to protect your baby and make sure nothing goes wrong... No matter what, your child is the most important. You must have seen this from your mother."
Zhou Qingdai immediately said, "Mother, I understand everything. Don't worry."
After Zhou Qingdai left, Wen Zimei called his personal nanny.
"Let's go to Prince Duan's Mansion. During this time, we must let my sister calm down. Gu Ruanci is going to attack the Zhou and Ye families again. No matter what the situation is, we will not get involved. In particular, we must ask her to tell Wen Xue to control herself and not be impulsive."
Lu Wenxue has an impulsive personality and is prone to causing trouble at times like this.
"Madam, I heard that Princess Duan has completely taken over the affairs of the palace recently. The little power that the Concubine had previously held has been taken back. I'm afraid her life in the palace won't be very good..."
Of course, Wen Zimei knew this, but he was not in a hurry.
She said, "Don't forget that she gave birth to a pair of children for Prince Duan. The son is healthy, and the daughter is the only one. If the princess wants to seize power, just give it back to her. After all, if something goes wrong in the future, she can't blame her sister. It's actually a good thing."
"Yes, I understand..."
Wen Zimei repeated to himself what Gu Ruanci had said to Zhou Qingdai, feeling puzzled.
Gu Ruanci, what exactly do you mean?
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