Gu Qinlan shook her head helplessly, then turned her gaze to the bag beside her, and ordered with an unquestionable firmness in her tone: "Be sure to pay close attention to her and don't let her get hurt."

Wocan accepted the order and replied respectfully: "Yes, sir."

At this very moment, the Shangshu Mansion was in complete turmoil!

Minister Dou was furious and ordered Aunt Liao to be tied up and whipped!

The servants in the mansion were all terrified and confused when they saw this scene!

Not long ago, their master was very fond of this Madam Liao, but who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, he would do such a cruel thing to her?

Minister Dou was extremely furious at this moment!

The results of his subordinates' investigation made him feel like Liao Zhizhi had slapped him hard in the face!

Not only did she plot against herself by giving birth to a illegitimate child, she also used this illegitimate child to frame Dongfang Hongye!

He originally thought that Aunt Liao was a pure and innocent woman, but he didn't know that she was actually a notorious prostitute in the local area!

But in front of him, she always pretended to be pitiful and submissive, which caused him to misunderstand Dongfang Hongye in many ways and made her suffer inexplicable grievances.

Now, Dongfang Hongye is missing, and Minister Dou can't help but wonder if all this is another conspiracy by Liao Zhizhi?

Once trust is broken, regardless of whether Liao Zhizhi is really guilty or not, Minister Dou will first point the finger of suspicion at her.

Liao Zhizhi was beaten to the point of being on the verge of death, but she was still conscious.

She realized that she had fallen into someone else's trap!

I thought the plan was perfect, but unexpectedly it had already been exposed to other people's calculations!

Someone must have discovered her relationship with the man, and sent letters in her and the man's name, making arrangements to meet in private.

And all of this was arranged by Lixia. Liao Zhizhi knew nothing about the place where the man had a date. It turned out to be the place where she had originally planned to frame Dongfang Hongye!

Dongfang Hongye...it turns out that she is hiding so deeply, she is indeed a hidden talent!

Now, it's too late to say anything...

Minister Dou did not order Liao Zhizhi to be executed, but said coldly:

"Letting you die would be a bargain for you! Wait until my wife comes back and let her decide your fate!"

There were secret agents planted by Gu Qinlan in the Shangshu Mansion, so Gu Qinlan soon learned everything that happened in the Shangshu Mansion.

Dongfang Hongye listened and felt extremely happy. He couldn't help but speak out:

"He actually punished his beloved one himself? Humph! He deserves it! I'm afraid he is in agony right now, isn't he?"

Gu Qinlan smiled and poured a cup of tea and handed it to Dongfang Hongye.

Dongfang Hongye took the teacup, took a sip, a smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he said softly: "Of course I am very happy, but there is also a sense of inexplicable melancholy in my heart."

"Why?"

Gu Qinlan stared at the faint sadness on Dongfang Hongye's face with a watery gaze, and couldn't help but ask with concern:

"Sister, if you have anything in your mind, you can speak frankly. Hiding it is not a solution after all."

Dongfang Hongye smiled bitterly, looked at Gu Qinlan, and slowly said: "It's not that I don't want to talk, I just don't know how to express it."

After a short pause, Dongfang Hongye suddenly asked, "Is there any wine here?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qinlan nodded slightly and turned his gaze to Xiang Zhu.

Xiang Zhu immediately understood his meaning and hurriedly gave instructions to his servants, who soon brought a pot of fine wine.

Gu Qinlan filled a glass for Dongfang Hongye and said gently:

"My sister is full of passion and drunkenness. After drinking this wine, she can speak freely without restraint."

Dongfang Hongye took the wine glass and took a big sip. The spiciness made her frown and inhale.

After three rounds of drinking, Dongfang Hongye was obviously tipsy, with a peach-like blush on her cheeks. She held Gu Qinlan's hand and confided:

"I am happy because I have finally cleared my name, but I am also filled with regret because I have to rely on evidence to prove my innocence after ten years of marriage."

Dongfang Hongye raised his glass again, his eyes dim, and whispered:

"I was young at that time, wearing light clothes, riding a horse and leaning on the bridge, with red sleeves waving all over the building. Just that one glance, the figure of that person was deeply engraved in my heart. So when he proposed to me, I was overjoyed."

"Even then, my elder brothers warned me that those who are heartless are mostly scholars, but I didn't take it seriously."

"My mother told me not to indulge in so-called love after marriage, because all emotions will eventually be reduced to the daily necessities of life."

"If you want a peaceful life, the love of youth is the most fragile. Only the power of the family in your own hands is the most useful and can guarantee a solid foundation for your life..."

Gu Qinlan looked at Dongfang Hongye's sad expression and couldn't help feeling pity for her.

However, despite her pity, she always knew what she was pursuing.

Whether in the past or today, Gu Qinlan can always see through everything. To her, only what she holds in her hands is the most real thing.

If you rely on the favor of a man to live, then your vision will be limited to the sky in the four corners of the courtyard.

Seeing that Dongfang Hongye was obviously drunk, Gu Qinlan sighed lightly, then summoned Dongfang Hongye's personal maid Su Yue and instructed:

"Please ask your master to go down and rest."

"As ordered."

Su Yue bowed respectfully and hurriedly supported the staggering Dongfang Hongye back to the bedroom.

Xiang Zhu listened at the side, as if awakened from a deep dream. She held Gu Qinlan's hand with a serious and solemn expression and warned:

"My lady, from now on, you must never fall in love with Prince Duan!"

Gu Qinlan couldn't help but smile when she heard this, and asked curiously:

"That's not what you said before."

"I was too naive before! But after meeting Madam Dou today, I am now completely enlightened! I originally thought that this loving couple should have a deep love after ten years of companionship, but I didn't expect the reality to be so fragile."

When Xiang Zhu said this, he couldn't help but hug Gu Qinlan's arm tightly and continued:

"How can I bear to watch you, my lady, suffer this kind of torture! If one day you burst into tears because of Prince Duan, I will make Prince Duan pay the price even if it means sacrificing my own life."

Gu Qinlan smiled even more after hearing this. She gently scratched Xiang Zhu's nose and said lovingly:

"What a silly girl, you dare to say anything nonsense."

Wocan was holding a long sword at the side and interrupted coldly:

"Can you beat Prince Duan?"

Xiang Zhu glared at Wo Can angrily but had no words to say.

After Dongfang Hongye stayed in Prince Duan's Mansion for several days, news finally reached the Minister of Revenue's Mansion.

That morning, Minister Dou personally led his servants to greet them.

Perhaps because he knew the truth, Shangshu Dou behaved extremely humbly at this moment, and his attitude towards Dongfang Hongye was full of sincere apologies and gentle comfort.

Dongfang Hongye scolded Minister Dou a few words with an expressionless face, then left with him.

Xiang Zhu looked at Dongfang Hongye and the others as they walked away, and asked in confusion:

"Has Madam Dou forgiven Minister Dou?"

Gu Qinlan smiled at Xiang Zhu's question, shook his head slightly, looked at Dongfang Hongye's carriage going away, sighed and said:

“She just saw it through.”

After that drunken dream, you will wake up after all.

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