Marquis Dingyuan knew it very well. Zheng Dinglian's implication was undoubtedly to remind him that Gu Qinlan's current status was no longer something that Marquis Dingyuan's Mansion could easily cling to.

She was a princess personally conferred by the emperor, and her name would be engraved on the royal jade book. In a sense, Gu Qinlan had already transcended the scope of Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion and became a noble royal princess.

If Marquis Dingyuan attempts to threaten Gu Qinlan by relying on blood relationship, he is obviously overestimating his own capabilities.

When he thought of this, Marquis Dingyuan felt as if a breath was stuck in his chest, which was difficult to expel or swallow.

He immediately turned his gaze to Gu Qinlian, waved his hand and gave her a loud slap in the face, and shouted sternly:

"Rebellious girl! Kneel down now! Apologize to your elder sister... No, to Princess Roushu and Prince Duan!"

After receiving the slap from Marquis Dingyuan, Gu Qinlian's consciousness, which had been drowsy due to the high fever, was awakened a little.

She covered her beaten cheek, glared at Dingyuan Hou resentfully, and then turned her gaze to Zheng Dinglian.

Zheng Dinglian is handsome and outstanding, like a god from heaven, exuding masculine aura.

Gu Qinlian had never seen such a Zheng Dinglian in her previous life.

He was not shrouded in the shadow of death, nor was he emaciated and ghost-like.

Moreover, after hearing about Zheng Dinglian's protection of Gu Qinlan just now, Gu Qinlan couldn't help feeling a little dazed.

She couldn't help but compare Zheng Dinglian with Ji Yinli.

Ji Yinli exudes the fragrance of books, has a handsome appearance, and a temperament as gentle as jade.

however……

For some reason, when Gu Qinlian looked at Zheng Dinglian at this moment, she always felt that the gap between Ji Yinli and Zheng Dinglian was immeasurable.

Gu Qinlian stared at Zheng Dinglian intently, and a trace of regret arose in her heart.

She didn't understand why Zheng Dinglian's current life was so different from his previous life, but...

She was not stupid. Even if Ji Yinli could win the first place in the imperial examination and become a first-rank imperial tutor, and could win that first-rank imperial edict for her, but...

How can a first-rank imperial edict be compared with the identity of Princess Roushu that Zheng Dinglian obtained for Gu Qinlan?

Whether it was Zheng Dinglian's favor or the title of princess he sought, they should have originally belonged to her!

Now all this has fallen on Gu Qinlan's head, how can she be willing to accept it!

Thinking of this, Gu Qinlian's eyes flickered, and a hint of ferocity flashed across her eyes.

She immediately widened her eyes, tears welled up in her eyes, and she began to apologize in a choked voice:

"I'm sorry, Prince Duan, I'm sorry, sister."

"What I said before was not from my heart. I just...just felt wronged, so I spoke without thinking..."

Having said that, Gu Qinlian glanced at Zheng Dinglian with resentment, and tears slid down her cheeks like pearls from a broken string, making her look pitiful.

Zheng Dinglian raised his eyebrows and asked with interest:

"Grievance? What grievance do you have?"

Hearing this, Gu Qinlian looked at Zheng Dinglian with tears in her eyes. Tears rolled down her beautiful face, and she said in a sad and mournful voice:

"Does Prince Duan know that I was the one who was supposed to be your wife?"

As soon as the voice fell, everyone present was stunned and looked at Gu Qinlian in surprise.

Even Yao stared at Gu Qinlian in astonishment. She wanted to say something, but was worried that speaking at this critical moment might do more harm than good, so she looked anxiously at Marquis Dingyuan.

Gu Qinlian was desperate, with a pitiful look in her eyes. She looked at Gu Qinlan with accusatory eyes and said with a slightly choked voice:

"It was originally destined that Prince Duan and I would be together, but my sister was jealous of me being able to join hands with Prince Duan, so she used her status as the eldest daughter to tamper with this marriage..."

"I just felt unwilling to give in, so I made a slip of the tongue in Prince Duan's mansion yesterday. It was my fault. I beg Prince Duan to forgive my sincere feelings for you."

At this point, Gu Qinlian had lowered her eyes, but her eyes hidden in the shadows were flashing with ferocity.

She did not lie, she was the one who was supposed to step into the gate of Prince Duan's Mansion!

However, after her rebirth, she realized that Prince Duan's Mansion was like a trap, so she exchanged marriages with Gu Qinlan.

But how can the outside world know the twists and turns behind this?

As long as Yao remained silent, no one would believe that this marriage exchange was voluntary on her part!

After all, in the eyes of everyone, being able to marry Zheng Dinglian is a great honor. How could Gu Qinlian give it up on her own initiative?

Unless Gu Qinlan used some tricks in secret! After all, which woman wouldn't dream of the grandeur and dignity of Prince Duan's Mansion?

But what Gu Qinlian could not have imagined was that Zheng Dinglian was not only very different from his previous life, but he was also so determined to defend Gu Qinlan, the Princess Duan.

How could Gu Qinlian endure this?

In the Ji family, she not only had to endure the insults of Hu Xinrong, but also the torture of Ji Yinli's concubines!

But what about Gu Qinlan? She didn't need to do anything to gain the favor and attention of everyone in Prince Duan's mansion, monopolizing Zheng Dinglian's favor, and even being canonized as a princess!

How could Gu Qinlian tolerate Gu Qinlan living such a comfortable life?

At this moment, she was determined to make Zheng Dinglian understand that Gu Qinlan was actually a greedy, vain, scheming woman who would do anything to snatch other people's marriages!

She just didn't believe that a man like Zheng Dinglian could tolerate his wife being like this?

really!

Zheng Dinglian's expression suddenly changed, and he glanced at Gu Qinlian coldly, and said in a grim tone:

"Do you know what you are talking about?"

"I understand. I dare not hide anything. If Prince Duan has any doubts, my mother can also testify for this." Gu Qinlian responded with a face full of grievance.

"Alas... things have become the past. What's the point of talking about it anymore?" When Yao heard what Gu Qinlian said, she naturally would not refute her daughter.

Her thoughts were the same as Gu Qinlian's, and she was eager to see Gu Qinlan encounter misfortune.

But as soon as she finished speaking, she seemed to remember something, her eyes wandered, and she glanced cautiously at Dingyuan Hou, fearing that he would reveal the truth.

After all, ever since Gu Qinlan married into Prince Duan's Mansion, Marquis Dingyuan's favor for her has become more and more obvious.

However, Marquis Dingyuan chose to remain silent and did not expose Yao's thoughts. Although Yao felt confused, she felt a little more at ease.

Marquis Dingyuan would naturally not speak at this critical juncture. Although he knew that Gu Qinlan was extremely intelligent, her cleverness could backfire and make her difficult to control!

If this is the case, perhaps it would be a better choice to replace it with a more obedient person to enter Prince Duan's Mansion.

A hint of amusement flashed across Zheng Dinglian's eyes, and he chuckled and said in a sarcastic tone:

"I see. It seems that my princess is indeed very cunning, isn't she?"

His eyes then fell on Gu Qinlan who was sitting quietly beside him.

Gu Qinlan was seen sitting upright on a chair, holding the tea bowl in one hand and gently stirring the tea whisk with the other, her movements revealing a casual elegance and composure.

When Zheng Dinglian's name gently fell into Gu Qinlan's ears, she slowly put down the porcelain tea bowl in her hand, glanced at Zheng Dinglian lightly, with an indescribable helplessness in her eyes.

It was originally agreed that she would watch the show quietly, but unexpectedly, she would be involved in this show as well?

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