Gu Qinlian and Gu Qinping were so frightened by Zheng Fengyun's anger that they dared not say a word. Their faces turned pale and fear was revealed in their eyes.

Zheng Fengyun looked at their reactions and couldn't help but sneer in his heart. He sat down, glared at Gu Qinlian fiercely, and said, "Mother has indeed taken over the power of the family from grandmother. This is a decision made by grandmother after careful consideration. What qualifications do you have to question it?"

Gu Qinlian bit her lower lip. She knew Zheng Fengyun's temper. Once he got angry, no one could change him.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then she said, "I just think this happened too suddenly and it's hard to accept for the time being."

Zheng Fengyun sneered: "Suddenly? How much has mother sacrificed for this family? How much do you know? You rely on your mouth, but you are questioning here, which is really chilling."

Gu Qinping lowered her head, not knowing what to say for a moment.

What Zheng Fengyun said was true, and they really had no right to question Gu Qinlan.

Gu Qinlian was still unyielding. She raised her head and stared at Zheng Fengyun: "Even so, I still think this matter is too hasty. We all know the old king and princess's health condition. How could she suddenly make such a decision?"

Zheng Fengyun's expression became even colder. He stared at Gu Qinlian and said, "Why don't you understand? This is the old princess's freedom. She has the right to make any decision."

Gu Qinlian was so frightened by Zheng Fengyun's anger that she dared not speak anymore. She could only bite her lower lip tightly, with unwillingness flashing in her eyes.

Gu Qinlian remained silent, her eyes flickering quietly over Gu Qinlan, her eyes full of disbelief and dissatisfaction. She bit her lip secretly, feeling a sense of suffocation in her heart.

Gu Qinlan noticed the gaze of her third sister Gu Qinlian and smiled slightly, her eyes full of tolerance and depth. She looked at her son Zheng Fengyun, patted his shoulder gently, and then pushed him back to the chair, saying gently: "Fengyun, you are a guest today, don't be restrained, be casual."

Zheng Fengyun looked at his mother, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he still sat down obediently. He looked up at Gu Qinlian, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a friendly smile. Seeing this, Gu Qinlian became even more dissatisfied, but in this situation, she could not and was not convenient to lose her temper.

At this time, Gu Qinxuan from the second house stood up. She looked at everyone and said with a smile, "The old princess has handed over the power of the family to my eldest sister. This is a great joyous event for our Gu family. We should celebrate. I have a lucky word. May our Gu family prosper for generations and have many descendants."

Gu Qinxuan's words broke the awkward atmosphere, and everyone echoed her. For a moment, the hall was filled with a festive atmosphere. Gu Qinlian looked at everyone, but she became more and more dissatisfied.

She stood up, walked in front of Gu Qinlan, and said in a cold tone: "Eldest sister, congratulations on getting the power to head the family. But I don't understand why the old princess would give such an important power to you. What are your qualifications?"

Gu Qinlian's words made the atmosphere in the hall tense again, and everyone looked at Gu Qinlan, wanting to know how she would respond.

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Third sister, I know you are dissatisfied, but this is the decision of the old princess. As the future princess of Prince Duan's mansion, I have the responsibility to take on this important task. As for the qualifications, I believe that time will prove everything."

Gu Qinlian's face changed when she heard this, and she was about to say something else, but was stopped by Gu Qinxuan. Gu Qinxuan winked at her, signaling her not to say anything more.

Gu Qinlian had no choice but to sit back in her seat. She looked at Gu Qinlan with a complicated look in her eyes.

At this time, Zheng Fengyun suddenly stood up, leaned close to Gu Qinlan's ear, and said in a low voice: "Mother, I... I really didn't make trouble, I just... I just wanted to vent your anger for you."

After the atmosphere eased, Gu Qinlan looked at Zheng Fengyun with concern in her eyes. She said softly, "Yun'er, mother knows that you are filial, but you must also understand that the world is dangerous and you can't always act impulsively. In the future, you must learn to restrain your temper and act steadily."

Zheng Fengyun's nervous expression gradually relaxed after hearing this. He whispered in defense, "Mother, I understand your concerns, but I really couldn't help being bullied by them. Next time, I will definitely pay attention."

Gu Qinlan patted Zheng Fengyun's shoulder gently and said with a smile: "Okay, Yun'er, mother believes in you. It's good that you can realize your mistakes. In the future, you must learn to control your emotions and don't let anger cloud your mind."

Zheng Fengyun was flattered by his mother's praise and said proudly, "Mother, don't worry, I will protect you from now on and won't let anyone bully you."

Gu Qinlan looked at Zheng Fengyun's arrogant look, and her heart became more loving. She smiled and said, "Yun'er, you really make your mother love you more and more. However, you must also remember that while protecting your mother, you must learn to protect yourself and don't let yourself get hurt."

Zheng Fengyun nodded and said confidently: "Mother, don't worry, I will."

Gu Qinlan looked at Zheng Fengyun's determined eyes and couldn't help feeling deeply moved.

Although this son has a bad temper, he has a strong sense of justice and will definitely become her pride in the future.

Gu Qinlian watched Gu Qinlan and Zheng Fengyun smiling happily. They were so close that she couldn't help but feel suspicious. She held up her chin and fell into deep thought.

She bit her lower lip, feeling conflicted. Was it true that Zheng Fengyun was sincere to his elder sister as the outside world said? Or was he just doing it deliberately with unclear intentions?

Of course, Gu Qinlian prefers the latter. If that were true, she would wake up laughing in the middle of the night!

Zheng Fengyun felt very uncomfortable and gradually could not stand it any longer. He could not help but stand up and pace back and forth in the hall.

Seeing this, Gu Qinlan frowned slightly, then relaxed her brows and said softly, "Feng Yun, if you feel bored here, go out and play for a while. Just don't run around, let Xiang Zhu walk around with you."

When Zheng Fengyun heard this, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes and he nodded in agreement quickly.

He turned to Xiang Zhu, with a hint of excitement on his face, and said, "Xiang Zhu, let's go."

Xiang Zhu smiled slightly, bowed to Gu Qinlan, and followed Zheng Fengyun out of the flower hall.

In the garden, peach blossoms are in full bloom, like a pink cloud.

Zheng Fengyun looked at the beautiful scenery in front of him, but his mood did not improve. As he walked, he muttered in a low voice: "Mother is too cautious. I am not a child anymore. How can I get lost?"

Xiang Zhu smiled softly and said, "Master, you have grown up, but in Madam's eyes, you will always be a child. She cares about you, so she gave you this advice."

Zheng Fengyun felt a little warm in his heart after hearing this, but he still said stubbornly: "I have grown up and don't need anyone to accompany me."

Xiang Zhu accompanied him walking on the path in the garden. Suddenly, Zheng Fengyun stopped, pointed at a patch of peach blossoms and said, "Xiang Zhu, look at those peach blossoms. They are so beautiful, but they can't escape the fate of withering in the end."

Xiang Zhu looked in the direction of his finger and smiled, "Master, life is like this too. There are times when it blooms and times when it withers. But this does not mean the end, but rather a preparation for a better bloom next time."

Zheng Fengyun nodded thoughtfully and continued walking forward.

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