Dingyuan Hou had spent half his life trying to climb to a higher position and maintain the glory of the Hou Mansion. At this moment, facing this sudden blow, how could he not be furious?

Gu Qinlian listened to the reprimand from Marquis Dingyuan. Although she knew that what the Marquis said was true, she still couldn't help arguing in her heart:

"How could the situation be so serious? Prince Duan is unable to make a comeback, and there are still many villains who would take advantage of his misfortune..."

"Humph, you want to be the first one to jump out! Besides, do you know what kind of promise the emperor made to Prince Duan today?"

Marquis Dingyuan sneered repeatedly, recalling the thrilling events in the court, and he still feels a lingering fear.

In the court that day, even he thought that Prince Duan was bound to meet with misfortune, but he did not expect the situation to change so suddenly!

At this moment, he even felt a little regretful. Why didn't he stand up and say a few fair words for Zheng Dinglian for fear of being implicated?

"What exactly did the emperor promise? Why did it shock you so much?" Gu Qinlian asked curiously, stroking her swollen cheek.

After hearing this, Dingyuan Hou took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and said with a trembling voice, choosing his words carefully:

"The emperor personally conferred the title of Princess Roushu on Gu Qinlan, and will hold a new wedding ceremony for her to marry again in the palace. The ceremony will be... according to the etiquette of the eldest princess! Do you understand? You ignorant fool!"

This is undoubtedly the ultimate expression of the emperor’s grace!

Thinking of this, Marquis Dingyuan couldn't help but feel bitter.

He worked hard for half his life, but he couldn't even preserve the inheritance of the Marquis' Mansion, while Gu Qinlan easily reached such a prominent position!

Now he didn't even have time to hold on to this thigh, but Gu Qinlian rashly ran up to her to provoke her! How would Prince Duan's Mansion view him? How would Gu Qinlan feel?

"Princess? How is this possible?"

"Gu Qinlan was named a princess?"

At this moment, Gu Qinlian and Yao Shi ignored the pain on their faces and stared at Marquis Dingyuan in astonishment!

Marquis Dingyuan glanced at Gu Qinlian and said in a cold tone: "Gu Qinlan has become Princess Roushu. Soon her name will be removed from Marquis Dingyuan's mansion and recorded in the royal jade book!"

"From now on, even if I, her biological father, see her, I must kneel down and bow to her!"

"And you, how dare you be so arrogant in front of her? Now, do you still think that Prince Duan's Mansion will decline? Do you still think that Prince Duan can be looked down upon? Do you still think that Qin Lan is not as good as you?"

Every powerful word uttered by Marquis Dingyuan was like a heavy slap in the face of Gu Qinlian.

Gu Qinlian only felt a burning pain on her face and was extremely shocked in her heart!

Why?

Obviously, they both married Zheng Dinglian. In her previous life, she not only had to endure Zheng Dinglian's request for divorce and indifference, but also had to remain a widow and be bullied by those naughty children!

And what about Gu Qinlan?

Not only did she win the love and respect of the children, but Zheng Dinglian even handed over the tiger talisman to her in exchange for her dignity and honor!

why?

Is Zheng Dinglian so biased?

What is the charm of Gu Qinlan?

If he could get the position of princess for Gu Qinlan, why not fight for her?

Gu Qinlian's mind was filled with confusion and unwillingness at this moment.

Dingyuan Hou ignored Gu Qinlian's mood and just took a deep breath and said calmly:

"Tomorrow, you will come with me to Prince Duan's mansion and kneel down to apologize to Prince Duan and Princess Roushu in person!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Marquis Dingyuan no longer paid any attention to Gu Qinlian, turned around and left.

After Marquis Dingyuan left, Madam Yao finally recovered from her shock. She grabbed Gu Qinlian in astonishment and asked anxiously:

"Qin Lian, didn't you swear before that if Zheng Dinglian became paralyzed, Prince Duan's Mansion would fall into decline? How come Gu Qinlan was named a princess now? What's going on? Huh?"

Mrs. Yao's eyes were bloodshot and her face looked slightly frantic. She grasped Gu Qinlian's arms tightly, her fingertips almost sinking into the other's flesh, but she was completely unaware.

Gu Qinlian felt a sharp pain and could not help but push Madam Yao away, saying anxiously:

"I don't know either! How could I know? I'm also full of doubts!"

Seeing that Gu Qinlian was about to turn around and leave, Madam Yao hurriedly grabbed her again and screamed out of control:

"You can't leave! This is all your fault! I worked so hard to get Prince Duan's Mansion for you, but you insisted on marrying that poor man!"

"Look at it now! The noble princess position originally belonged to you, did you know that? Ah? We only need to hold on a little longer to completely defeat the mother and daughter, did you know that? Ah?"

Gu Qinlian was shaken violently by Madam Yao and had a splitting headache. She was both angry and anxious, and couldn't help but scream at a high pitch, pushing Madam Yao to the ground.

With a "bang", Mrs. Yao's forehead hit the corner of the table and blood immediately oozed out.

Mrs. Yao was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously wiped her forehead with her hand, only to find her hands were covered in blood. Her pupils shrank slightly, and her face showed both astonishment and a bit of madness as she looked at Gu Qinlian.

Gu Qinlian wanted to step forward to help, but when she saw Madam Yao's strange look, she couldn't help but burst out these words in her mind:

"Mom, have you gone crazy enough? Even if you can't win, she has died in your hands. She died, but you are still alive. Isn't this a victory?"

Hearing Gu Qinlian's straightforward words, Mrs. Yao's eyes suddenly became clearer. She quickly stood up and covered Gu Qinlian's mouth, and said nervously:

"Don't talk nonsense! How do you know this?"

Gu Qinlian pulled Madam Yao's hand away and sneered:

"How could I not know? When I was a child, I witnessed you and..."

"Shut up! Don't say any more! Qin Lian, stop talking!"

Mrs. Yao turned pale and held Gu Qinlian's hand tightly in panic, trying to stop him.

Seeing this, Gu Qinlian sighed, then took out a handkerchief from her bosom and gently wiped the blood off Madam Yao's forehead, with a gleam of determination in her eyes:

"Mother! I won't give up just like that! I never will! When Ji Yinli passes the imperial examination and is promoted to the first-rank tutor, our hard work will finally pay off. As for Gu Qinlan... there are many people who want her to die..."

At least, hasn't the Third Prince's wife been trying to win her over and use her to get rid of Gu Qinlan?

In this case, she no longer needed to refuse. She wanted to go see the Third Prince's wife immediately.

At this moment, a faint noise suddenly came from outside the window.

Madam Yao's expression changed drastically, and she shouted nervously, "Who is it? Quick, go check!"

Madam Yao and Gu Qinlian rushed out the door immediately, only to see a gray civet cat squatting on the eaves outside the door, looking down at them.

Mrs. Yao felt relieved. If what she had just said was heard by outsiders, the consequences would be disastrous.

Gu Qinlian patted Madam Yao's back, trying to calm her down, and said softly:

"Mom, don't scare yourself, it's just a kitten. Go and rest first, I'm going back now."

After leaving Marquis Dingyuan's Mansion, Gu Qinlian went directly to the Third Prince's Mansion without hesitation, handed in a visiting card, and requested to meet the Third Prince's wife.

The doormen exchanged glances, recognized Gu Qinlian, nodded to each other, and went in to report.

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