Reborn to be replaced? Remarried to the royal palace, raising children and training husband

This feeling of oppression made her feel guilty involuntarily when facing Gu Qinlan's questions.

Gu Qinlan tapped her fingers lightly on the table, looked Xu Yunxuan up and down, and then spoke slowly:

"If there is no clear reason and purpose, I'm afraid it will be difficult to pay this one thousand taels of silver."

"However... this is Prince Duan's will after all. It has been like this for many years and has never changed."

Xu Yunxuan explained anxiously, her eyes red, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

Seeing the beauty in front of her so anxious that tears were about to fall, Gu Qinlan felt pity for her and could not help but ask, "Has the silver that Prince Duan gave her every month been used up?"

Faced with this sudden inquiry, Xu Yunxuan was slightly surprised, and immediately replied: "Every sum of silver has a fixed amount, and I will never lie."

After hearing this, Gu Qinlan leaned forward slightly and looked at Xu Yunxuan's clothes. He couldn't help but ask: "The fabric and style of your clothes seem to be old. Did you not use the silver for yourself?"

Xu Yunxuan turned pale instantly, and knelt down hurriedly, saying firmly: "I dare not embezzle a single cent without permission, I hope the princess will understand!"

Gu Qinlan fell into deep thought.

She was slightly surprised, as if there was some misunderstanding between the two parties. Judging from Xu Yunxuan's reaction, she didn't seem like the kind of concubine who would embezzle money, but more like a strict housekeeper.

After a slight hesitation, Gu Qinlan continued to ask casually, "Whether you have been wronged or not, I have not yet made a conclusion. Hand over the account book first."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yunxuan hurriedly responded and called her maid Qingming: "Qingming, quickly present the account book to the princess."

Qing Ming quickly took out the account book and handed it to Gu Qinlan respectfully. He couldn't help but add: "Princess, please understand that my girl has served Mo Yunzhai and Prince Duan wholeheartedly and has never been corrupt."

Gu Qinlan took the account book and began to look through it.

This so-called account book is actually more like a directory.

There are detailed notes after each person's name in the directory.

Gu Qinlan was shocked after reading it carefully.

After a moment, she realized that this was no ordinary account book, but a register recording the status of retired soldiers.

On the battlefield, most soldiers died and their families received only a small amount of compensation.

And the pensions these retired soldiers receive are even less!

Many soldiers were repatriated, most of whom were no longer able to engage in physical labor. However, these men, who were in their prime, were often the economic breadwinners of their families.

If they unfortunately lose the ability to work and earn a living, even the lives of their relatives will become more difficult!

However, for the powerful people at the top, the future living conditions of these soldiers often do not attract their attention.

but……

Zheng Dinglian, however, had a keen eye and noticed this!

He has always worked tirelessly to do his best to provide for the lives of these retired soldiers.

Gu Qinlan suddenly felt a surge of sadness in her heart.

Zheng Dinglian...

Although she had never seen the person whose name it was, the shock he brought to her soul seemed to make his face clearly visible in her mind.

Only by experiencing the ruthlessness of the battlefield personally can one develop a compassion that others cannot understand; only by facing the threat of death can one realize that wealth is nothing more than a temporary possession.

If someone else did this kind of thankless and laborious act of kindness, they might not be able to sustain it for ten years!

Gu Qinlan asked herself, if it were her, it would probably be difficult for her to reach such a level.

Although she does not think she is a kind-hearted person, she is full of respect for Zheng Dinglian's honesty, selflessness and concern for the people of the world.

Gu Qinlan handed the account book back to Xu Yunxuan, and after pondering for a moment, he asked softly:

"How long have you been serving Prince Duan?"

Gu Qinlan thought for a moment and answered solemnly: "Four years."

After a brief pause, she asked cautiously, "Princess, is there any problem with the account book?"

Gu Qinlan shook her head gently, a trace of sympathy and pity flashed in her eyes, and her gaze fell gently on Xu Yunxuan.

She initially mistakenly believed that Prince Duan really spent a fortune to keep his beauty, but now it seems that her previous idea was wrong.

Xu Yunxuan had a deep love for Prince Duan. Not only did she help him deal with the affairs of disabled soldiers, she also disregarded her own safety and was determined to continue Prince Duan's bloodline.

Gu Qinlan couldn't help but say, "You've worked so hard over the years. When Prince Duan returns, I will definitely mention it to him, so that you can enter Prince Duan's mansion with a legitimate reason, and you don't have to follow him around without a name or status anymore."

After hearing this, Xu Yunxuan raised her eyes in surprise and asked doubtfully:

"You, you already know that?"

"Well, your deep affection has already been expressed in words. How can this princess ignore it? It is reasonable for me to make this decision for you."

After all, adding a concubine to Prince Duan is just a small matter.

Someone like Xu Yunxuan, who has been loyal and quietly waiting outside for many years, should not be neglected.

Letting her enter the mansion was also considered as giving her a reasonable home.

After all, we can't let such a devoted person remain an unknown lover forever, right?

In this complicated world, the hardships and difficulties that women have to endure are incalculable. If we can give them more tolerance and understanding, so that both of us can have a little easier time on the road of life, why not?

As Xu Yunxuan listened to Gu Qinlan's words, a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.

Although her concern for Ling Ji was as obvious as the brightest star in the night sky, how did Gu Qinlan know about it? As Princess Duan, if she wanted to know anything, she only needed to probe a little and the truth would be revealed.

Whenever Xu Yunxuan thought of Gu Qinlan's willingness to support her so that she could marry Ling Ji openly and officially enter the palace, she would feel an irrepressible excitement in her heart.

After all, Ling Ji has followed Zheng Dinglian since he was a child, and Prince Duan's Mansion is like his own home to him.

"Thank you, Princess."

With full sincerity, Xu Yunxuan bowed deeply to Gu Qinlan, her face full of gratitude.

However, at this time, neither of them knew what the other was really thinking...

Gu Qinlan nodded with satisfaction, then turned her gaze to Lou Donglei who had been waiting silently beside her, and instructed:

"From now on, the money from Mo Yun Zhai will be withdrawn by Prince Duan's Mansion. You should deliver it on time every month, so that Miss Xu won't have to run back and forth."

"As ordered."

Although Lou Donglei had not seen the account book, he only understood the meaning from Gu Qinlan's words. Although he was a little confused, he still obeyed the order respectfully.

Fortunately, the current Prince Duan's Mansion is very different from when Gu Qinlan first got married.

The Prince Duan's Mansion used to be in financial deficit and its expenditures were not enough to cover its income, and most of its daily expenses depended on the old princess's dowry.

But now, the business of Prince Duan's Mansion has picked up. Not only is Taibai Tower thriving, but even Xiaoxiang Pavilion can easily fill its financial gaps.

After hearing Gu Qinlan's promise, Xu Yunxuan finally felt relieved.

Now, she has returned to Mo Yun Zhai and can give an explanation to the injured soldiers.