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

"I stopped you not because I was worried about the reputation of Prince Duan's Mansion, but because I was worried that Prince Duan's Mansion could not protect you!"

"You are as pure and flawless as a lotus in the snow. You should not be tainted by the secular world, let alone be desecrated!"

When Zheng Dinglian said this, his tone slowed down slightly and he said softly:

"Jinlan will be delivered tomorrow. By then, combined with the previous evidence, Yao's crime will be irrefutable. So, can you wait patiently for a while?"

When Gu Qinlan heard what Zheng Dinglian said, her heart moved slightly.

She looked at Zheng Dinglian in surprise, her lips slightly parted, as if she wanted to ask something, but before she could say anything, Zheng Dinglian had guessed what she was thinking and apologized immediately:

"Yes, I know everything. I was worried about you before, so I secretly sent a team of secret guards to protect you. I am deeply sorry for not informing you in advance. If you want, you can punish me, and I will never fight back."

Gu Qinlan looked at Zheng Dinglian with complicated eyes. After a long silence, she slowly said:

"With Prince Duan's current strength, I'm afraid he would be powerless even if he wanted to fight back."

After hearing this, Zheng Dinglian was slightly stunned and thought to himself: Are you forgiving me?

Before Zheng Dinglian could ask again, Gu Qinlan turned around and left with Wocan and Xiangzhu, leaving only one sentence:

"This place has been polluted. Please clean it up, Prince Duan. I don't want my residence to be invaded by filthy air."

After Gu Qinlan's elegant and resolute figure completely disappeared from his sight, Zheng Dinglian could no longer suppress his doubts and turned to ask Lou Wei:

"Does the princess have any grievances against me?"

Lou Wei glanced at Yao's legs, which were covered in blood, and his admiration for Gu Qinlan surged like a surging river!

Not to mention the breathtaking precision of her swordsmanship, her decisiveness and courage alone are beyond the reach of an ordinary noble woman.

He pondered for a moment, then answered sincerely: "It is difficult for ordinary people to understand the princess's mind, but it is obvious that she is not someone who is willing to swallow her anger."

"So my master, no matter whether the princess is really dissatisfied or not, your apology cannot just be verbal."

Upon hearing this, Wei Lin beside him nodded hurriedly and agreed seriously:

"Of course! Verbal apologies are cheap and lack sincerity. We should prove it with actions."

Hearing this, Zheng Dinglian's expression also became serious. A hint of heaviness appeared on his handsome face as he asked:

"So, what kind of actions can express sincerity?"

Wei Lin thought for a moment and suggested seriously: "My mother once said that where a man's heart is, his money will flow. Hasn't the court issued a reward? Master, why don't you give all the silver to the princess to show your sincerity?"

"Superficial! This approach is too worldly! Do you think the princess is the kind of person who would be moved by gold and silver? I think it would be better for you to make a gift yourself and present it to the princess to show your sincerity." Lou Wei retorted disapprovingly.

"Who are you calling worldly? I'm being pragmatic, you know?"

"Practical and not romantic, no wonder Miss Chu's deep affection for you is like playing the lute to a cow."

"You, you, you...I'm just afraid of delaying her."

The two argued endlessly, while Zheng Dinglian listened beside them and gradually formed an idea in his mind.

Perhaps, a two-pronged approach will make it easier to achieve success.

Meanwhile, in another place.

Marquis Dingyuan had just sent away the investigating official sent by the Ministry of Justice, and his originally smiling face immediately became gloomy!

No one expected that Yao would break into Prince Duan's Mansion and make such a scene!

What’s even more surprising is that not only did she offend Prince Duan, she was also sent directly to the Ministry of Justice for trial!

Now, he has been charged with murder and thrown into prison!

The secret room that the officials found in Yao's residence, and the special tablet made of cinnabar inside, became important evidence pointing to her!

After all, if one had no ulterior motive, why would one offer sacrifices secretly and use such a special tablet?

Chao has been in a tense relationship with Yao and Marquis Dingyuan these days, so she naturally would not miss today's big show.

At this moment, she saw the uncertain expression on Marquis Dingyuan's face and couldn't help but sneer:

"Oh, big brother, I didn't expect Yao to be so cruel and ruthless. In order to become the Marquis' wife, she actually poisoned Jiang to death. She is really as cruel as a snake and scorpion. It's outrageous!"

Upon hearing this, Marquis Dingyuan glanced at Chao coldly with a gaze as cold as ice. The fierceness in his gaze made Chao unable to help but take a few steps back.

She quickly hid behind Gu Dingyi and secretly twisted Gu Dingyi's lower back.

Gu Dingyi cried out in pain, and then said to Marquis Dingyuan:

"What Chao said is true, big brother, you must make a decision on this matter immediately!"

"The Yao family and the entire Yao family have become murderers! If we don't draw a clear line between us and them in time, I'm afraid the reputation of the entire Marquisate will be affected!"

"The young ladies in the mansion are discussing marriage, and the girls who are already married will also be affected. Then the whole family will be disgraced."

How could they stay out of the dispute between the second branch of the Gu family and the Chao family?

After all, the Gu family’s second wife has many children. Once their reputation is damaged, how difficult will their future marriages become?

Especially for those girls, if their reputation is ruined, even if someone is willing to propose marriage, the betrothal gift will inevitably be greatly reduced. What a heavy loss!

Dingyuan Hou took a deep breath, glanced at the two of them with a sharp gaze, and said in a firm tone:

"That's all! I have my own opinion on this matter, so you don't need to say more."

At dawn the next day, Gu Qinlan received a handwritten letter from Marquis Dingyuan.

Gu Qinlan leaned against the window, holding the letter tightly in her hand, reading it intently.

Seeing this, Xiang Zhu, out of curiosity, couldn't help but come forward and ask:

"My Lord, are you writing to me at this time to plead for Yao?"

Gu Qinlan shook his head gently, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth:

"The letter did not mention Yao, but reminded me not to forget my mother's death anniversary and to return home on time."

Xiang Zhu heard this, nodded with satisfaction, and said firmly:

"That's great! If the Marquis dares to shamelessly plead for Yao, I will make him taste the pain of a beating!"

When Gu Qinlan heard this, there was a smile on her face, but there was no warmth in her eyes.

She knew Marquis Dingyuan very well.

This was a critical moment in his career, so how could he possibly make excuses for Yao?

Over the years, Marquis Dingyuan seemed to be loyal to the Yao family, but in fact, he only had himself in his heart.

Therefore, Marquis Dingyuan would not only not plead for Yao's murder of her mother, but would immediately distance himself from her!

Not only that……

Even his so-called remembrance of his mother was nothing but a false show.

There is no love in his heart, only narcissism.

"Where is Jinlan now?"

Gu Qinlan suppressed the emotions in her eyes and was no longer willing to say another word to Marquis Dingyuan.

She will go there on her mother's death anniversary, but she will first make sure Yao receives the punishment she deserves, and then use her head to pay tribute to her mother's spirit in heaven!