Chapter 238 Wen Haiyue Wants to Keep a Low Profile
Gu Ruanci looked at Lu Shuyi's expression and said with a smile: "I have already felt the sincerity of the princess, but on a day like this, it is better not to drink. I am not good at drinking."
She was too lazy to play along with the eldest princess. After all, she had a special identity. Even if she was exposed, she would still come out in the future. It was better not to give her any chance from the beginning.
If Lu Shuyi dares to act like a scoundrel again, she will not give anyone face and will make sure she can never act like a demon again.
After all, she has many ways to turn a person into a fool or a paraplegic.
After listening to this, Lu Shuyi frowned.
The maid behind her said, "Our eldest princess has graciously invited me, but it's inappropriate for the county lady to be so disrespectful."
Gu Ruanci sneered and just looked at the maid.
She couldn't even sympathize with such a fool who was just being used as cannon fodder.
The maid was startled by Gu Ruanci's gaze and took a step back.
Gu Ruanci didn't say anything, so Lu Shuyi had to take the initiative to scold her maid.
"I'm talking to the county lady, what does it have to do with you?"
At this time, Gu Ruanci said: "Maybe it's because I've never died, so I always feel that whoever I follow is who I am."
This made Lu Shuyi feel embarrassed, and the maid was even more terrified.
"After all, she is the Grand Princess's maid. I have overstepped my bounds."
After Gu Ruanci finished speaking, he took Nong Chun and Zang Xia away.
When Lu Shuyi returned to the crowd, the maid was gone.
Gu Ruanci was standing in front of Wu Yixuan at this time, with Lian Yuyan and others beside him.
The other two daughters of Minister Lian's family tried their best to get closer and put on smiles, but they all knew what kind of life Lian Yuyan was living at home, so they didn't treat them well.
Of course everyone knew that Lian Yuyan's stepmother asked these two stepsisters to come over this time and insisted on staying close to everyone just to make it easier for the Queen to see them.
Not far away, Lian Yuyan's stepsister was chatting with the ladies of wealthy families, trying to find ways to improve her status.
However, most of their conversations were about Lian Yuyan.
After all, Lian Yuyan was famous in Dizhou for her piano skills. Although she was framed by Lu Wenxue twice, any discerning person could see the tricks behind it.
Gu Ruanci watched Lian Yuyan's stepmother fawning over her, seemingly surrounded by a crowd, and a sneer curled up at the corner of her mouth. She naturally knew what this lady was planning; she just wanted to show off in front of the Empress and increase her own status.
She thought that since Lian Yuyan could marry Wu Yizhui, her two daughters would be eligible to marry the prince.
Wen Haiyue, who has always been the most active, seemed unusually steady today.
"Haiyue, what's wrong with you?" Wu Yixuan noticed her abnormality.
Wen Haiyue whispered, "Before I came here today, my father specifically told me to keep a low profile. If the Empress chooses me, whether as the Prince's principal wife or a concubine, I won't be smart enough to fight her in the future... I might even bring misfortune upon the entire Wen family..."
After she finished speaking, everyone couldn't help but laugh as they imagined how cautious Minister Wen was when he explained this matter.
"Your father has been very thoughtful, but you're being overly cautious... Besides, the princes born to the Empress are all capable enough. I believe there won't be any intrigue in their backyard."
Chen Suyue said this in a steady tone.
Wen Haiyue shook her head. "You're smart and quick-witted, so you can say that. But I really have to consider what my father said... Marrying someone from the royal family isn't just your own business, it's the entire family's business. If you're not careful, it could easily bring disaster to the entire clan."
Wu Yixuan nodded, seeming to agree with Wen Haiyue's opinion. She said softly, "Haiyue has a point. As women, we have no say in many things. Especially when it comes to marrying into the royal family, we have to be extremely cautious. One misstep could lead to disaster."
Chen Suyue frowned slightly upon hearing this, but she didn't refute it. She knew full well that what Wu Yixian said was true. The imperial family was full of turmoil, and if one wasn't careful, one would be swept up in it and find it difficult to extricate oneself.
Seeing the two of them remain silent, Wen Haiyue became even more determined to keep a low profile. She said softly, "So we should be careful and try not to attract attention, especially from the Empress."
Gu Ruanci did not refute them. After all, these were different instructions given to their daughters by the two families. She could not question the rules of the other family just because she had a good relationship with their daughter.
This world does not revolve around you.
Wu Yixuan felt a little tired. After all, he couldn't be too tired when taking care of a child.
I've only been here for a while and my waist is already hurting.
Gu Ruanci found a cushion to help her feel better.
No one expected that Lu Wenxue would actually come over.
"County Princess Chaoyang, how are you? I haven't seen you for a while, but you seem to be as charming as ever."
Even if the people around her didn't like it, they still greeted her.
Gu Ruanci said, "Thank you, Lady Mingyue, for your concern. I have indeed had a good time recently."
Lu Wenxue said sarcastically with a smile, "The Chaoyang County Princess is truly a ruthless person. Her own flesh and blood relatives have died one after another, yet she remains indifferent and can still chat and laugh like this."
The people around him became angry when they heard this. This Lu Wenxue was indeed sick.
Even though he knew he couldn't win the argument with Gu Ruan, he still came to provoke her every time.
Gu Ruanci was not surprised. After Lu Wenxue put the blame on Zhou Qinzhu, she seemed to feel that she had cleared herself of the charges.
"I didn't expect County Lady Mingyue to have such a strong sense of justice. People who didn't know would have thought your sweetheart was among the dead... Before County Lady Mingyue pushed all the blame onto Zhou Qinzhu, who didn't dare to resist, she was very close to Zhou Yuqi. She even deliberately hurt Sister Yuyan twice for him. Now that she's saying this to me, is she also trying to get justice for Zhou Yuqi and bring in a few others to make up for it?"
Lu Wenxue's face changed. She hadn't expected Gu Ruanci to so directly expose her scars and reveal all her past actions. She forced herself to remain calm and said, "The Chaoyang County Lady is so sarcastic and mean. Be careful, no one will dare to get close to you in the future."
Gu Ruanci chuckled and said, "Closeness? I don't need those false closenesses. But County Master Mingyue, you care so much about what others think. Is there something you're hiding, and you're afraid of being exposed?"
Lu Wenxue was so angry at Gu Ruanci's words that she trembled all over. She glared at Gu Ruanci, but couldn't find any words to refute.
The people nearby watched this scene and secretly sighed in their hearts that these two county ladies were indeed incompatible and were at loggerheads with each other as soon as they met.
At this moment, a gentle voice sounded: "The two county ladies are both golden branches and jade leaves. Why should we damage our relationship over such a trivial matter?"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Lu Shuyi slowly walking towards them.
She had a smile on her face, but her eyes revealed unquestionable majesty.
Gu Ruanci sighed inwardly, why are these two unlucky things still haunting her like this?
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