Chapter 305: Paving the way for women
Wen Zimei entered the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion under the guidance of the servants.
The environment here is naturally much better than where she lives. She was very well-behaved along the way, not asking too many questions or looking too much.
She wanted to create the illusion that she was there simply to see Gu Ruanci.
When she entered the front hall and saw that only Gu Ruanci was there, she understood the Gu family's attitude towards her and suddenly felt a little unhappy.
Is this Duke's wife too lazy to even put on a show?
As expected, he is in a high position and has great power, and he doesn't take people like them seriously.
But she didn't show it, and looked at Gu Ruanci very kindly.
"Soft words... Your humble servant greets the County Master..."
She feigned a slip of the tongue, first in a friendly way, then in a polite way.
Gu Ruanci didn't buy it, and said directly: "Mrs. Zhou wants to see me, it must not be to pay me respects. Please take a seat."
Her aura has long surpassed many of her peers.
Wan Zimei had already imagined this scenario in advance, so there were no surprises.
Instead, it was the nanny who came with her who carefully looked at Gu Ruanci's current condition.
She was seen sitting there, her hands moving neatly and her lower body motionless, looking quite ladylike.
"I never thought that when we meet again, it would be like this."
Wen Zhimei spoke, and this universal opening could always lead to various topics.
Gu Ruanci simply replied indifferently, "I don't have much impression of Madam Zhou anymore. After all, I was only six years old when I left, and Madam Zhou rarely showed up."
There was a hint of emotion and a subtle alienation in Gu Ruanci's voice.
Her eyes looked through Wen Zimei, as if she was looking at a place farther away.
When Wen Zimei heard this, the smile on her face froze slightly, but soon returned to normal.
She knew that Gu Ruanci said this just to please her.
She said softly, "Yes, time flies. I didn't expect to see you again. The county lady has grown into such a graceful young lady. It's really gratifying."
Gu Ruanci didn't respond to her words, but said calmly, "Madam Zhou, what exactly is the reason for your visit this time? Why not tell me directly?"
Wen Zimei was not surprised by this. After so many years, it was normal that Gu Ruanci had no feelings for her.
"Actually, I heard that the county lady was going to the Five Dragons Palace, and Qingdai was also planning to go there that day. She had just had a miscarriage, so I shouldn't have disturbed the county lady. However, I was really worried that she wasn't recovering well. I just had this opportunity, so I hoped the county lady could help check on her recovery and see if she needed any other medicine."
After hearing this, Gu Ruanci frowned slightly. She didn't expect Wen Zimei to use this as a breakthrough this time.
She said in a calm tone, "Madam Zhou, the Five Dragons Palace is a royal Taoist temple. I went there to pray for blessings, not to treat patients."
Wen Zimei's face flashed with embarrassment after hearing this, but she quickly recovered her composure and continued, "I understand, but Qingdai is too weak, and I am really worried... and..."
Gu Ruanci interrupted her, "If Madam Zhou is truly worried about Miss Qingdai's health, she should ask the imperial physician to treat her. Although the Zhou family has caused a lot of trouble and lost the emperor's favor, it shouldn't be difficult for Marquis Zhou Zhili to hire an imperial physician."
Wen Zimei was not sad even though she was directly rejected by Gu Ruanci.
She said awkwardly, "I know this matter is a bit difficult for the county lady. Even though we are only the eldest branch of the Zhou family and have nothing to do with what happened back then, we are still members of the Zhou family after all. Seeing us will remind you of your younger brother and sister-in-law leaving..."
Gu Ruanci helped her correct it: "When my mother left, she had already divorced Zhou Zhili, so there was no need for Madam Zhou to call her sister-in-law."
Wen Zimei paused and continued, "Well, when He Sheng left, I didn't have the ability to say anything. At that time, the old lady was still alive, Zhou Zhili was the marquis, and your uncle had passed away. Qingdai and I had even less weight..."
"Mrs. Zhou, I don't have an uncle."
Gu Ruanci didn't give her any chance to exploit any loopholes and continued to correct her.
Wen Zimei was still very patient and said, "In the years since you and your mother left, we often thought of you, especially Qingdai. She is your eldest sister and watched you grow up little by little. Although your brother... the three young masters of the Zhou family all grew up with the old lady, you were lucky enough to stay with your mother. Qingdai often talked about her sister Qingran..."
Gu Ruanci glanced at her and asked, "So Madam Zhou is here today to remind me that I once used the name Zhou Qingran?"
Wen Zimei was stunned by her question, then laughed dryly and said, "County Lady, you're joking. How could I be so rude? It's just that Qingdai...she really misses you. She hasn't had an easy time these past few years. After you came back, she didn't dare to disturb you. I see that and I'm worried about her."
Just now she was calling me her servant, but now she just calls me.
Gu Ruanci was too lazy to argue with her. She was not important and there would be no chance to meet her in the future.
Nong Chun and Zang Xia tried their best to remain calm, even calmer than the nanny behind Wen Zimei.
In fact, they had long wanted to rush up, kick Wen Zimei to the ground, beat her to death with punches, and avenge Ye Hesheng.
They all felt sick listening to her brazenly helping her daughter create the illusion that she had missed her sister for many years.
"Mrs. Zhou said all this just so that I can take her pulse after I see her in the Five Dragon Palace?" Gu Ruanci asked.
Wen Zimei immediately said, "Actually, this isn't what Qingdai wants. If it were her, even if you just said a few words to her, she would probably be satisfied..."
Hearing this, Gu Ruanci replied, "I understand what you mean, but I need to think about it."
"This is natural..." Wen Zimei knew the result. At least she was willing to consider it, which was already a great gain.
When they meet in the Five Dragons Palace, as long as Zhou Qingdai talks about some of the things that happened in the past, even if Gu Ruanci doesn't recognize her on the spot, it will not be difficult for her for a period of time.
The old lady of the family's family took concubines for her son, but these people could never surpass her own daughter.
When Wen Zimei left, he wisely did not mention Zhuang Hefeng.
After she left, Zhuang Hefeng came out and asked, "Is she trying to use your influence to make her daughter's life better in her husband's family?"
Before Gu Ruanci could answer, Gu Yuting and Gu Yulou had already rushed over.
"Sister, I heard someone from the Zhou family came. What nonsense did they say?"
The usually silent third brother Gu Yulou did not enter the room, but the voice arrived first.
After the two came in, Gu Yuting looked at Gu Ruanci's complexion and asked again, "Ruanci, she didn't say anything to make you angry, right? Now that the Zhou family is in trouble and in a half-dead state, I'm afraid they are all trying to break through the predicament. Don't be soft on such people."
Gu Ruanci said with a warm heart, "Second brother, third brother, don't worry, she doesn't have the ability, nor does she have the weight. After she returns this time, it would be wisest to stop her daughter from going to the Five Dragon Palace. Otherwise, she will regret it for the rest of her life."
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