Chapter 28 Entering the Palace to Express Gratitude
After Gu Yuting finished speaking, Gu Congyun and Zhuang Hefeng also expressed their concerns.
"We're going to the palace tomorrow anyway, so why not go with you..."
Zhuang Hefeng said directly that she was very worried about her daughter.
Gu Congyun shook her head: "Madam, I'm afraid this will make the Empress Dowager even angrier."
After hearing this, Zhuang Hefeng could only sigh.
"The Empress Dowager probably wants to thank me. She's been through so much, she must know Zhou Qinzhu is using Lu Wenxue. Although I offended her today, I've saved her from future embarrassment."
Gu Ruanci was very calm and her perspective was completely different.
"Really?" Zhuang Hefeng was stunned.
"No matter how much the Empress Dowager dotes on Lu Wenxue, it was Prince Duan who scolded her today. If the Empress Dowager scolded me, it would be like slapping Prince Duan in the face. She will definitely know which is more important."
After hearing this, the Gu family felt that it made even more sense.
"That's true, but you must be extra cautious when you meet the Empress Dowager tomorrow." Gu Yuting reminded.
At night, they finally quieted down.
"Zang Xia, what did the people at the Jinshi Pawnshop say when they saw that token today?"
After Gu Ruanci washed up, she asked her maid.
Fortunately, they happened to be going to the south of the city today, and the place where the incident happened was not far from the Jinshi Pawnshop.
"County Master, when the shopkeeper saw the token, he wasn't surprised at all. Instead, he was very calm. He then led me directly to the inner room and asked me to state my request. I told him that the woman on the street who sold herself to bury her father was suspicious, and asked them to send someone to bring her back. She also said she had accomplices, and asked him not to alert them. He didn't ask any more questions and went straight to arrange it."
"It seems that this token is indeed useful, but its owner will probably be confused when he knows that we don't ask him for anything, but instead give him credit." Nong Chun helped Gu Runci make the bed and said.
Gu Ruanci sat there, her eyes bright. "This matter concerns the country, so naturally I can't afford to think too much about it. As for what he thinks, I don't need to take it to heart."
Nong Chun and Zang Xia nodded in agreement.
"County Lady, you have to put on new clothes early tomorrow morning and then set off to the palace to express your gratitude. The Empress Dowager has added another meeting, so you have to deal with it. You'd better rest early."
Gu Ruanci did not refuse. After signaling them to go out, he turned off the lights and lay down.
The stars in the sky blinked gently, spying on everything in Dizhou City.
Gu Ruanci was already looking forward to the reaction of the people who did not have the perspective of heaven when they realized the purpose of his return.
Especially the Jing'an Marquis Mansion and the Yunyang Marquis Mansion.
The magpie on the tree called out to the colorful clouds after the rooster crowed and the sun came in, which made Gu Congyun and Zhuang Hefeng happy.
"It seems there won't be any twists and turns today. The magpie has already given us a heads-up."
As expected, the people from the Clothing Bureau arrived very early and were very respectful.
When the Gu family saw Gu Ruanci wearing the hastily made clothes, they were all amazed.
"My daughter is just beautiful. She looks good in everything she wears."
After looking around, Zhuang Hefeng sighed.
She turned her back and wiped her tears silently.
Gu Congyun quickly said: "Madam, what happened..."
Zhuang Hefeng said with sincere emotion: "Ruanci looks more like Hesheng in this dress..."
Gu Ruanci gently hugged Zhuang Hefeng and comforted her softly: "Mother, I am by your side, and my mother is in your heart and will never leave."
Zhuang Hefeng quickly adjusted himself and said, "Look at me, I'm still feeling sad at this hour. Okay, if there's nothing else, let's pack up and head to the palace."
They gave a tip to the people from the Clothing Bureau and sent them out with many thanks.
Gu Congyun and Zhuang Hefeng simply dressed up and took Gu Ruanci into the palace.
After they left, Gu Yuxuan curiously asked Gu Yulou, "Third brother, when father and mother went to prepare just now, what did sister say to you?"
Gu Yulou glanced at him sideways: "Nothing, just let me supervise your practice."
"It's a lie, I don't believe it..."
Gu Yuxuan said as he slipped away.
Gu Yulou did not stop him because he had important things to do.
After returning to Dizhou, this was Gu Ruanci's second time entering the palace.
The palace maids were very respectful. After all, the status of Duke Shou was earned purely by his own ability, and the relationship between Gu Congyun and the emperor was also from childhood to adulthood.
The Emperor and the Empress saw Gu Ruanci again. Even though they knew she looked like Ye Hesheng, they were still shocked this time.
They are all like Zhuang Hefeng. When Gu Runci puts on this outfit, it is almost impossible to distinguish her from Ye Hesheng back then.
The only difference is temperament.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty. I am grateful to you for not abandoning me and granting me the title of County Princess. I have come here today to express my gratitude and to wish you good health and a long and blessed life."
"Good boy, get up quickly. There are no outsiders here today. There is no need to be so reserved."
The emperor asked her to stand up with a smile on his face.
Gu Ruanci readily accepted the advice and stood up, then stood quietly beside Gu Congyun and his wife.
"I already know what happened yesterday. Ruanci has just become the county lord, but she has made such great contributions to the Dayao court. She is truly a noble person sent by heaven to Dayao." The emperor's satisfaction was reflected between the lines.
The Empress also nodded and said, "Yes, now both the palace and the people are expressing their gratitude for the soft words that helped the court identify the enemy's spies this time. I wonder how many people will be saved."
Gu Ruanci listened humbly, then said, "Your Majesty and Your Majesty, thank you for your kind words. As a citizen of Dayao, I owe you my loyalty and my country. However, there's something more important than rewarding meritorious service: we must thoroughly investigate how these two spies infiltrated Dayao and made their way into our Dizhou City... Now that only these two have surfaced, are there others lurking in the dark? If this is the case in Dizhou City, what about other provincial capitals?"
After hearing this, the emperor looked at Gu Congyun in surprise.
Gu Congyun shrugged, indicating that these words were not taught by him.
The emperor was even more satisfied and praised her highly: "Soft words, you are worthy of being Cong Yun's daughter. It is true that a tiger father has a dog daughter..."
Gu Congyun muttered, "If Your Majesty wants to praise someone, just do it openly. Why does he have to mention me while praising my daughter..."
The emperor laughed again and said, "Have I not praised you enough in these years, both in private and in front of the ministers? How come you are jealous of even your daughter's?"
The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere was just right.
The Empress and Zhuang Hefeng just felt helpless. They had been getting along like this since they were young. Now one of them was the high and mighty Emperor, and the other was a Duke who had made great achievements, yet they could still joke around so easily.
Gu Ruanci's cultivation and insight made the emperor and the empress more and more satisfied.
At this time, the emperor asked, "Congyun, do you remember the agreement we made back then? Now that you have a daughter, I think it's time to bring it up."
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