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

After a short pause, Gu Qinlan looked at Dingyuan Hou with reverence and said seriously: "Now, although Qinlan has married into the Prince Duan's Mansion, she still needs the support of her mother's family."

After hearing what Gu Qinlan said, Marquis Dingyuan became more determined.

Despite what happened to the Yao family, fortunately Gu Qinlan did not implicate him, otherwise, she would not have come back today, and would not have discussed these things with him.

When Marquis Dingyuan thought of this, he nodded lovingly and said, "Don't worry, Qin Lan. You are my eldest daughter and naturally the only hope of the Marquis's Mansion. Even for your sake, I will work hard to provide you with solid support!"

"It's a rare occasion for you to come back today, why don't you stay for a meal? I asked the servants to prepare some of your favorite dishes."

Gu Qinlan smiled, did not refuse, and replied meekly: "Okay."

Judging from Dingyuan Hou's attitude towards Gu Qinlan this time, he really cares about her. Soon, the table was filled with sumptuous dishes.

There were only the father and daughter at the table, and the atmosphere seemed particularly harmonious. Marquis Dingyuan kept picking up dishes for Gu Qinlan, and said with a caring look: "Although the life in Prince Duan's Mansion is comfortable, it is still not your home. I see that you have lost a lot of weight these days, you should eat more."

Gu Qinlan looked at the shrimps that Dingyuan Hou put into her bowl, and a hint of sarcasm flashed in her eyes.

Xiang Zhu on the side frowned, as if he was about to say something, but Gu Qinlan had already calmly picked up a piece of shrimp and put it into his mouth, then turned his head slightly, glanced at Xiang Zhu out of the corner of his eye, and gave him a subtle look.

Xiang Zhu closed his lips helplessly, with a flash of anxiety in his eyes that was difficult to conceal. But Dingyuan Hou did not notice all this, he was still racking his brains to think about how to reveal the current predicament to Gu Qinlan.

Gu Qinlan noticed that Dingyuan Hou was absent-minded, so she asked with a smile, "Is there something on your mind, father?"

When Marquis Dingyuan heard this, he raised his eyelids and looked at Gu Qinlan, revealing a bitter smile, and then slowly said: "This... Father really doesn't want you to be in a dilemma..."

"What are you saying, father? How can we be so polite to each other as father and daughter?" Gu Qinlan looked at Marquis Dingyuan sincerely, which made Marquis Dingyuan feel a little warm in his heart, so he sighed and began to explain in detail.

Now, the Minister of War has just retired and returned home, but this position has long been coveted by many forces. Although Dingyuan Hou has made outstanding contributions, he has not been in the Ministry of War for a long time and is not very familiar with the officials in the ministry.

Originally, Dingyuan Hou planned to use his wealth to gain connections with the senior officials in the Ministry of War in order to gain their support. However, now that Yao's father and son were arrested, the Yao family was destroyed, and their wealth was confiscated, his gold mountain naturally no longer existed. It was already difficult for him to start with money again.

At this point, Marquis Dingyuan looked at Gu Qinlan cautiously, thought for a moment, and then said in a somewhat flattering tone: "Qinlan, I really don't know what to do. Can you mention this to Prince Duan? If Prince Duan supports me, my chances of winning will be greater..."

Hearing this, Gu Qinlan put down the chopsticks in her hand, picked up the peach blossom wine on the table, took a sip, then raised her head, looked at Dingyuan Hou with a smile and said, "Father, I'm afraid that Prince Duan can't interfere in this matter."

As soon as Gu Qinlan said this, Dingyuan Hou's face suddenly turned gloomy. He glanced at Gu Qinlan with dissatisfaction, suppressed his anger, took a deep breath and asked, "Why? Do you think you don't care about your family at all after you get married? Do you know how long your father has waited for this day? Now there is only one step left! Can't you help your father?"

Gu Qinlan looked at the angry expression of Marquis Dingyuan, his face calm as water, he just stood up, bowed to Marquis Dingyuan, and said respectfully: "Father, please calm down, Qinlan didn't mean that. I have said before that if father can rise to prominence, Qinlan will naturally feel dependent on him."

After hearing what Gu Qinlan said, Dingyuan Hou's expression eased a little. He asked hesitantly, "So what do you mean?"

Gu Qinlan sat back in his seat, poured a glass of wine for Marquis Dingyuan, pondered for a moment, and then slowly explained: "Father, have you forgotten that the emperor hates nepotism the most?"

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, causing Dingyuan Hou to break out in a cold sweat. Isn't it? After all, he is now related to Prince Duan by marriage. If Prince Duan recommends him at this time, even if the emperor agrees, he will definitely be dissatisfied with him. If there is any mistake in the future, he will definitely be held accountable by the emperor. By then, not only will the glory of the Hou Mansion be lost, but the lives of the whole family may also be difficult to save.

Dingyuan Hou was sweating profusely. He looked at Gu Qinlan with awe and said with lingering fear: "Qinlan is right. Fortunately, you reminded your father! But, if this is the case, your father..."

Gu Qinlan laughed softly, her eyes gently swept across Dingyuan Hou's face, her voice low and magnetic:

"Father, there's no need to worry about the little profit in front of you. Since you're going to give it a try, why not be more courageous?"

Dingyuan Hou showed a trace of confusion in his eyes, and asked cautiously: "What do you mean by this?"

Gu Qinlan straightened her posture, gently playing with the exquisite wine glass in her hand, and spoke slowly and forcefully:

"As the old saying goes, each emperor has his own ministers. Didn't father realize that placing the bet elsewhere might bring unexpected benefits?"

"If that person can rise to heaven like a dragon one day, my father will have the potential to become a loyal minister of the country. In this way... not only will the inheritance of the Marquisate be expected, but it is even possible to be directly promoted and be named a Duke."

Gu Qinlan's words made Dingyuan Hou's heart beat faster. His thoughts raced like lightning, and his face flushed slightly with excitement.

But soon, he seemed to remember something, his expression gradually regained its composure, and he said slowly:

"However, since ancient times, getting involved in the fight for the throne has always been full of risks. Once you make a mistake, you may lose everything. If you choose the wrong person..."

"Father, why should you worry too much? The person you choose is the choice of Prince Duan's Mansion, and the millions of soldiers will follow your choice. Even if we make a mistake for the time being, we have the ability to turn the tide."

When Marquis Dingyuan heard this, his heart was filled with turmoil.

Indeed, the world may know that Prince Duan has returned the military order to the emperor, but how can the prestige that Prince Duan has accumulated in the army after decades of fighting be lost? There are countless loyal supporters among his subordinates. As long as Prince Duan gives an order, countless people will respond.

After thinking for a moment, Marquis Dingyuan asked cautiously: "Who do you think I should choose?"

Gu Qinlan caught a glimpse of the determination in Marquis Dingyuan's eyes, a hint of sarcasm flashed across her lips, then she dipped her index finger in the wine and wrote a word on the table.

When Dingyuan Hou saw that word, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He raised his head and asked, "He? He has no power from his mother's family, is not favored by the emperor, and doesn't look like someone who wants to seize the throne. Is it really possible?"