After being married off, she was favored by the powerful official

Gu Jin was very interested in the emperors and concubines of ancient times, so he asked Xie Ran about them.

Xie Ran looked at her thoughtfully and said, "Your Majesty and the Queen are both very generous, you don't have to be nervous.

The Queen Mother is very strict about rules, but she rarely pays attention to trivial matters in the palace."

Even if Gu Jin just asked casually, Xie Ran answered without any mistakes and would never leave any room for words.

Gu Jin didn't care and asked again: "What about Concubine Wan, is she easy to get along with?"

Xie Ran hesitated for a moment, and this time he said, "As long as you follow the rules, Concubine Wan will not embarrass you."

Gu Jin raised his eyebrows, feeling a little disappointed.

It seems that the relationship between these aunt and niece is not very close. I'm afraid they won't get anything good by entering the palace this time.

Stepping into the palace, Gu Jin looked around and saw red walls, golden tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, and towering stone steps. As he walked, he felt an invisible sense of oppression, which fully demonstrated the royal power and dignity.

The stone paths in the Imperial Garden are inlaid with round luminous pearls that shine brightly even at night.

Gu Jinduo took a look and heard Xie Ran whisper in her ear: "The Su family has many of these night-shining pearls. Don't try to pry stones in the palace."

Gu Jin: “…”

Does she look that greedy?

Xie Ran gave her a look that showed he understood.

She is so rich!

Xie Ranyin wanted to remind him in a low voice, so their actions looked very intimate.

Xie Qing stared at the two of them coldly, with suppressed anger in his eyes.

It’s not enough that they flirt with each other in the mansion, but they don’t know how to restrain themselves in the palace!

Did they do this intentionally in front of him?

Gu Rou's face was not looking good either. She thought that Gu Jin would become a widow once she married into the Marquis' Mansion, but who would have thought that Xie Ran not only survived but also loved her so much. God was really blind.

The two men were thinking different things. At this time, a young eunuch hurried over and said, "Thank you, Master, thank you, General. His Majesty has summoned you."

The two different names made Xie Qing, who was sensitive by nature, feel a little irritated.

Although Xie Qing is the eldest son of the Marquis, he did not have any title before the Marquis of Yongchang appointed a crown prince. Now he is just a candidate for the imperial examination and must wait until next spring to officially enter the official career.

However, Xie Ran chose to pursue a military career and is now a third-rank general at a young age.

Although Xie Qing disdained Xie Ran's achievements on the battlefield, he was particularly unhappy when he thought that he was now inferior to him.

Xie Ran nodded calmly, "Please lead the way, sir."

After he finished speaking, he turned his eyes to look at Gu Jin again, and his gentle tone seemed to comfort him, "Don't be nervous, I will be back to accompany you as soon as possible."

"Okay." Gu Jin nodded obediently, and the young couple looked particularly affectionate.

The palace maid led Gu Jin and Gu Rou all the way to Concubine Wan's Wanhe Palace. As they entered the main hall, they saw a graceful beauty in green palace dress sitting in the main seat.

Although Concubine Wan was not a beauty, she was delicate and beautiful, and the smile on her lips was very gentle.

"Your Highness greets Concubine Wan."

Concubine Wan raised her hand and said softly, "Everyone, get up."

After the two of them sat down, Concubine Wan looked at them carefully.

She had heard about the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion a long time ago, and she had probably guessed something about it.

However, she did not think that Xie Qing was wrong. After all, he was the eldest son of the Marquis's Mansion and would inherit the title of the Marquis's Mansion in the future. Gu Jin's identity was indeed not worthy of him.

Gu Rou's uncle is the Minister of Personnel, but this alone makes him far superior to Gu Jin.

But she didn't expect Gu Jin to be so beautiful. Such a beauty is enough to be a weapon, and it is not a good thing to end up in the backyard of Yongchang Marquis Mansion.

Concubine Wan took a sip of tea and said slowly, "I have heard about you getting on the wrong sedan chair. Although it is a little unbelievable, some things are determined by heaven and we can only go with the flow.

Qing'er and Ran'er are both young and promising. In the future, as long as you behave yourself, you can live in harmony and peace."

"Your Majesty's teachings will be followed faithfully by your Majesty." Gu Rou heard that Concubine Wan was criticizing Gu Jin, and she knew that Concubine Wan was very satisfied with her, so she hurriedly agreed with her with a smile.

Concubine Wan nodded in satisfaction, and her eyes fell on Gu Jin again, "What do you think, Jin'er?"

Gu Jin raised his head, the light in his dark eyes was as bright as stars, dazzling the eyes, "Your Majesty is right, my husband is a natural talent with his dragon appearance and phoenix appearance, no young master from the aristocratic family in the capital can compare to him.

It is the blessing of heaven that I can marry you, my lord."

She was tired of hearing Concubine Wan's words. One by one, they came to rebuke her, fearing that she was still harboring evil intentions towards Xie Qing.

Then she would deliberately praise Xie Ran and then step hard on Xie Qing.

These words made Concubine Wan and Gu Rou frown.

Gu Rou certainly didn't want Xie Qing to be outdone by others, but after thinking about it again and again, it seemed that apart from his status as the eldest son, Xie Qing really had no other way to compare to Xie Ran.

This discovery made her a little depressed for a while.

Concubine Wan was unhappy. Although both of them were his nephews, she felt that Su's family background was too low. She was also good friends with the deceased Xu in her boudoir, so naturally she was more inclined towards Xie Qing.

She concealed the unhappiness in her eyes and glanced at the female official beside her.

Soon, a palace maid came over with two trays. Concubine Wan curved her lips and said, "This is the gift I prepared for you. See if you like it."

After Concubine Wan finished speaking, she glanced at Gu Jin with a smile.

Concubine Wan prepared a pair of golden hairpins with crabapple flowers for Gu Rou, which were exquisitely crafted and beautiful. While the one she prepared for Gu Jin was a pair of velvet crabapple flowers. Although they looked lifelike and delicate, the price difference was not a little bit.

Gu Rou curled her lips. After being suppressed by Gu Jin for so long, today she finally had her chance to hold her head up high!

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gu Rou happily accepted the reward, turned around and asked Gu Jin carefully, "Why does Big Sister look unhappy? Doesn't she like the velvet flower Your Majesty gave her?"

Gu Jin lowered his eyes and said nothing.

Concubine Wan raised the corners of her lips. How dare a little girl talk back to her? This time, she was going to let Gu Jin know what respect and inferiority meant.

"Jin'er, don't you like the velvet flower I give you?" Concubine Wan had a kind smile on her face, but her tone was a little cold.

Gu Jin slowly raised her head, blinked, and replied in a tender voice: "My lady, can I tell you the truth?"

Concubine Wan was startled and nodded subconsciously.

Gu Jin pursed her lips, smiling brightly and charmingly, "Then I will tell you the truth. I don't like it!"