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

The Queen raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this. Before she could speak, she heard Gu Qinlan continue to laugh and say:

"There are countless beauties in the harem, just like hundreds of flowers competing for beauty, each with its own unique beauty. It is all thanks to the Queen's benevolence and kindness, and her role as a model for the country, that such beauty can bloom. It is truly admirable."

When the queen heard Gu Qinlan's words, a sharp light flashed in her eyes.

This Princess Duan is indeed not a simple person...

Not only did she cleverly mention that the emperor himself had praised Concubine Yao's beauty and that no matter how beautiful she was, she could not surpass the emperor's evaluation, but she also expressed her respect for the empress's position without making a sound, showing that she was different from other concubines who competed for favor only by relying on their beauty.

These words were said tactfully and thoughtfully, neither offending any party nor revealing one's own bias.

After hearing this, the Queen smiled and praised:

"Look at this little mouth, it's as if it was covered with honey. It's really adorable."

So, the queen gently took off an exquisite jade bracelet from her refined wrist, gently held Gu Qinlan's slender jade hand, and gently put it on her wrist, with a smile of love on her face, and whispered:

"I was ill and could not come to congratulate you on your wedding. I am very happy to see you today. Please consider this bracelet as a gift from me. Please do not reject it."

Faced with such kindness, Gu Qinlan did not refuse again. She knew in her heart that the Queen's move might just be a test, and if she refused again at this moment, she would probably offend the Queen.

Therefore, Gu Qinlan accepted the jade bracelet calmly, and then bowed slightly to express her gratitude:

"Your Majesty, I thank you for the gift."

Seeing this, the queen nodded with satisfaction, and then personally led them into the depths of the palace.

However, although the queen had a smile on her face at the moment, that smile did not really reach her eyes, and no one could see what she was thinking deep in her heart...

Because the emperor and his ministers had to perform the ancestor worship ceremony together first, the ladies of honor came first to pay their respects to the queen and wait for the Spring Banquet to officially begin.

At this time, the palace was already crowded with people, including not only concubines from various palaces, but also the wives of many court officials.

Everyone was not too surprised to see that the Queen Mother actually came to personally greet Princess Lao Duan and Gu Qinlan.

After all, Prince Duan Zheng Dinglian had made outstanding contributions, and it was well known that the emperor and the empress treated him and his family favorably.

however……

Although the emperor and the empress had shown great favor to Prince Duan's Mansion in previous years, there had never been a situation where the empress had to show up in person.

Everyone present was very smart and they immediately guessed the queen's true intention.

This... could it be that they are trying to show goodwill to Prince Duan's Mansion for the sake of the Ninth Prince?

After Gu Qinlan and the old princess sat down, they felt that the gazes around them were like needles piercing them, making them feel very uncomfortable.

The old princess' heartbeat was so fast that it almost jumped out of her chest. She held Gu Qinlan's hand tightly and said anxiously in a low voice:

"I was really scared just now. I was afraid that you might accidentally say something wrong and anger Concubine Yao."

Gu Qinlan gently held the old princess's hand and comforted her with a smile:

"Mother, you don't have to worry. Even if I say something careless, don't you still have mother by my side to support me?"

"You……"

When the old princess heard Gu Qinlan's rare intimate words, the tension in her heart instantly disappeared. Gu Qinlan's words were indeed correct. Even if she really angered Concubine Yao, how could she, as a mother, not protect her daughter-in-law?

Zheng Huiyi, who had been silent on the side, heard this and curiously poked her little head out, looking towards Gu Qinlan, and said in a childish and concerned voice:

"Mother, Huiyi will do her best to protect you, and my second brother will protect you, as will my eldest brother, right? Big brother?"

Zheng Huiyi turned her head slightly, her eyes fell on the young boy who was sitting upright, and asked while blinking her clear eyes.

Zheng Fenghui nodded expressionlessly, his tone calm and firm: "Mother, please rest assured."

Gu Qinlan looked at their serious expressions and felt a warm feeling in her heart.

They made her realize that while she was selflessly giving, they could also be grateful and give back.

No matter what kind of interpersonal relationship it is, if you want it to last, both parties must give to and support each other.

Gu Qinlan smiled, then turned her gaze to the top of the banquet, where the queen was having a lively conversation with someone, but the smile in her eyes faded.

Having just entered the palace, the Queen was already impatiently conducting preliminary tests on the Prince Duan's Mansion, which made people wonder what kind of changes would happen next.

It is obvious that the desire of many princes for that position has become increasingly difficult to conceal.

However, this is no big deal...

Since she had already stepped into this spring banquet, she had no intention of spending it peacefully. In fact... she even planned to add a more fiery color to this banquet.

Most of the people present were familiar faces. At the Queen's signal, everyone raised their glasses to greet each other, and the scene was very lively.

Gu Qinlan naturally also noticed Dongfang Hongye who was sitting opposite her. She smiled at Dongfang Hongye, raised her glass and greeted him.

Dongfang Hongye returned the greeting with a smile, and while no one was paying attention, she made a helpless gesture towards Gu Qinlan, obviously feeling unhappy about the arrival of this spring banquet.

However, the red leaves in the East look even more beautiful than usual at this time.

Perhaps it is because she has let go of the burden in her heart, let go of the past, and is no longer bound by the things that troubled her, thus radiating a different kind of brilliance.

Gu Qinlan felt sincerely happy for Dongfang Ye.

At this moment, a voice sounded in Gu Qinlan's ears: "Sister Gu!"

Gu Qinlan was slightly startled and turned around, only to see a young girl tilting her head, looking at her with a beautiful smile and greeting her warmly.

"Sister Minyun?" Gu Qinlan immediately recognized the girl. She was Du Yusheng's sister, Du Minyun.

Du Minjun smiled brightly and sat down beside Gu Qinlan. She tilted her pretty head slightly towards Gu Qinlan and spoke in a low voice full of complaints:

"Dear Sister Gu, if I hadn't heard about your return, I would never have set foot in this boring party! The people here are all like actors wearing masks, and no one knows what they are planning behind the scenes!"

"Take the smile she showed you, for example. It seemed sincere, but in reality, who knows what kind of calculations were hidden behind that smile? Only you, sister Gu, were so sincere that I missed you terribly. But you haven't come yet, and I miss you so much."

Gu Qinlan looked at Du Minjun's pretty face and her bright and charming look, which made people feel happy when they saw her.

Gu Qinlan couldn't help but let out a gentle laugh, gently poked Du Minyun's forehead, and said teasingly:

"Tell me, do you really miss me, or do you covet the shop I promised to give you?"