After being forced to marry a tyrant: I overturned the original plot

The Duke's Mansion.

When Liu Qing heard that Gu Fei was going to bring the queen to personally celebrate his birthday, he went to the door to greet them in advance.

In the carriage, Qin Xin supported her forehead with one hand and looked at Liu Yanran who was forcing himself to sit between her and Gu Fei.

No, this sister, isn’t she a little too forgetful?

I was so angry with them just now that I couldn't face anyone, and now it's only been a few days and I'm back to normal again.

He said he wanted to celebrate his uncle's birthday and asked to go with him.

Gu Fei didn't want to pay attention to her, but this person followed her and got on the carriage.

"Your Majesty... has arrived at the Duke's Mansion."

Liu Yanran glared at Qin Xin viciously, but when she saw Gu Fei, she put on a flattering smile again.

Gu Fei stretched out his hand in her direction.

Qin Xin poked her head out slightly, and looked around. When she saw Liu Yanran proudly holding out her hand...

She pursed her lips, pretended to turn her head to look at the car wall, and flicked one side of her hair.

As expected, Gu Fei's voice sounded coldly without giving any face -

"Not holding your hand."

After saying that, he withdrew his hand with some disgust, stood up, bent over and walked out.

"get off."

Inside the car, Liu Yanran's smile froze. She bit her lips and couldn't help but vent her anger on Qin Xin, glaring at her.

Qin Xin spread his hands innocently.

Liu Yanran's awkwardly extended hand seemed to have found a place to go, and she waved towards Qin Xin.

“It’s all your fault—Ah!”

Unfortunately, Qin Xin had anticipated this and he lowered his body, bent over and moved flexibly out of the car.

So, Liu Yanran slapped the car window wooden board with great force.

She screamed in pain.

Gu Fei, who was already waiting for Qin Xin outside the car, raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this.

——You tell me, why bother with Qin Xin for no reason? Can you beat her with a fight or with a talk?

Qin Xin glanced at the outstretched hand and got out of the car swiftly without using any leverage.

Standing beside Gu Fei.

"Just now, was it Yan... Empress Shufei calling you?"

Liu Qing walked forward coughing, but didn't see Liu Yanran coming down for a long time. Then he heard the call just now, and he couldn't help but look surprised and worried.

Gu Fei said calmly: "It is common for her to be disrespectful and rude. Uncle, don't worry. It's a good day. I won't punish her."

Liu Qing looked embarrassed.

Qin Xin pursed her lips again, and looked away in order to hold back her laughter.

After calming down her broken mood in front of the Emperor and Empress, Liu Yanran, who had just come out, heard these words——

Or should she go back to the palace? !

"uncle!"

When Liu Yanran saw Liu Qing, she felt like she had found her backbone. She immediately stepped forward, took his arm, and glanced at Qin Xin provocatively.

Qin Xin: I don’t care about you. Don’t love me too much.

They arrived early and the dinner had not started yet, but Liu Qing had obviously put some thought into decorating the Liu Mansion.

Gu Fei and others were received and seated in the flower hall.

Qin Xin couldn't sit still and glanced at Gu Fei, who nodded almost imperceptibly, motioning her to go out for a walk.

It was still early, and she came with him, so there was no danger.

But as soon as Qin Xin left the table, Liu Yanran stood up and was about to leave as if he had heard a radar sound.

Gu Fei glanced over and said in a strange tone -

"Is Concubine Shu so clingy to the Queen?"

Some memories that had not yet died attacked Liu Yanran's brain, causing her eyes to go dark.

She suddenly felt that His Majesty was somewhat hideous.

He must have picked up bad habits because he had been with Qin Xin for too long!

"I just want to go out for a walk, not to follow the queen."

Knowing that Qin Xin would probably refresh the dungeon to look for clues when she went out, Liu Yanran would definitely be an obstacle. Gu Fei pointed to the position beside him.

"Uncle hasn't seen you for a long time. Please sit down and have a chat with him."

"But..." Liu Yanran came here today with the intention of taking revenge on Qin Xin. This is the Duke's Mansion, where she has lived since she was young. Taking advantage of the situation and the fact that Qin Xin is alone, it's a good opportunity to take action...

But Gu Fei was very strong: "Hmm? Do you have any objection?"

Liu Qing raised his hand, put his hand to his lips and coughed heavily, then spoke to ease the atmosphere.

"Yes, I haven't seen Madam Shufei for some time. Let's sit down and talk together."

"...Okay then." Liu Yanran sat down reluctantly.

She sat down and asked about Liuquan in a serious manner.

Gu Fei's smile faded a little, thinking that this vicious concubine really had no brains, so why should he ask Liu Quan?

Liu Qing's smile faded, and he spoke of Liu Quan in a very cold tone, "That rebellious son didn't know the rules and offended the queen, so he was punished to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors."

Liu Yanran frowned: How come my cousin is under house arrest just after I lifted the ban...

It’s Qin Xin again!

She is the scourge to their Liu family!

Gu Fei glanced at Liu Yanran warningly, and the latter immediately lowered his head and pretended nothing had happened.

Qin Xin walked very fast. She seemed to be walking aimlessly, but in fact she was strolling towards the yard where she had been last time.

She didn't know if it was her illusion, but the Duke's Mansion's butler hurriedly followed her.

"My lady, that's where the sundries are stored..."

"My lady, this is the Duke's library..."

"Your Majesty, you..."

Qin Xin turned around, her face grim: "Does the Duke's Mansion not welcome me?"

The butler had seen how His Majesty protected this person, so he naturally shook his head respectfully.

"Don't dare!"

"Then why is it that I am just strolling around and cannot do this or that?"

Qin Xin suddenly shouted, "I am the queen, I want to go, who dares to stop me?"

After she finished speaking, Huan'er hurriedly cheered her on: "Anyone who dares to disrespect the Empress should consider whether the head on his neck is firm enough!"

Hearing this, the butler and others stepped back silently, bowing their heads in extreme respect.

"..."

Qin Xin looked at her own palace maid with a complicated expression. What should she say? Could a little palace maid like this in the book live long?

However, thanks to Huan'er's intimidation, Qin Xin was able to proceed unhindered.

She did not approach the courtyard of the Duke's Mansion, but just wandered around it, pretending to pick some leaves and flowers, and then went to the next place.

She is scouting.

Qin Xin silently noted down the route and the number of guards and then walked back.

The dinner party is about to begin.

Liu Qing was not in good health, so he preferred a quiet environment and did not invite many people to the banquet. After all, the Emperor, Empress, and Consort Shu were all there, so it was not appropriate to invite anyone else casually.

The Queen Mother's gift was delivered that morning.

After the singing and dancing, Concubine Shu took out the generous gift she had prepared and opened it to show off, revealing a pair of dazzling luminous pearls.

Gu Fei subconsciously glanced to the side, and sure enough, the person sitting next to him was staring at him.

I can’t believe...he’s such a money-grubber.

Qin Xin had only seen this thing in TV dramas, and now when she saw it up close, she felt...

The light hurt her eyes.

but--

want to!

She silently picked up the fruit wine and used the cup to hide her emotions.

"I wonder what the queen gave me? Can you please open my eyes?"

Concubine Shu's provocation came late but came.

Qin Xin smiled and looked at Shuang'er, who was holding the box and presenting it to Liu Qing.

The butler beside Liu Qing stepped forward, took it and opened it.

It is a landscape painting.

It is not particularly precious, but it is very elegant, just right for a scholar like Liu Qing.

Liu Qing immediately smiled and thanked him.

Liu Yanran curled the corner of his lips and thought to himself: How poor and stingy.

Seeing the calligraphy and painting, Gu Fei raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Qin Xin, who quickly turned his face away -

Play dumb.

Gu Fei was amused, so he said that she wanted to take some treasure from the private storehouse of Prince Chen as a gift... and it turned out to be a painting. However, this was a masterpiece of a master during the reign of the previous emperor, so it was quite presentable.

Retracting his gaze, Gu Fei clapped his hands, and his eunuch brought him a Ganoderma lucidum that was hundreds of years old.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

"It would be good if my uncle does not mind that my gift is not as expensive as that of Concubine Shu."

Liu Yanran, who originally felt proud of herself for being better than the queen, a country girl, immediately put away her arrogance when she heard this.

Sit down dejectedly.

She can steal the queen's limelight, but she cannot overshadow His Majesty.