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

"But it was already daybreak, and the guards in the palace had already begun patrolling. Logically, she couldn't escape... unless someone secretly helped her..."

The two servants were so frightened that they were sweating profusely. They kept wiping the sweat from their foreheads and secretly cursing their bad luck.

Gu Qinlan did not answer immediately. She listened to the two people's statements and then ordered Wocan and Xiangzhu to conduct another careful search in the surrounding area.

Soon, Wocan handed a burnt incense stick to Gu Qinlan and reported, "It's a magic incense."

Gu Qinlan took the incense and whispered thoughtfully: "Contact? Key? Incense?" She couldn't help but cast a suspicious look at Zheng Fenghui.

Zheng Fenghui was stunned for a moment, and said indignantly: "Does mother really suspect that I let her go on purpose?"

In fact, after Gu Qinlan’s reminder, Zheng Fenghui himself began to doubt whether he had done this unknowingly.

After all, there was only one key to the woodshed, and it was always with him... Plus, he was the master of the house, so bringing an extra servant would not attract anyone's attention...

But he really didn't do it!

Gu Qinlan looked at Zheng Fenghui with a gentle gaze. Even though he was once again emotionally agitated, she couldn't help but feel that he looked playfully cute. She then smiled and soothed him with gentle words:

"Didn't I just remind you to not show your emotions? How come you forgot it in the blink of an eye?"

Zheng Fenghui hesitated and was about to explain himself.

Gu Qinlan didn't wait for him to continue. She raised her finger lightly and placed the incense firmly into Zheng Fenghui's arms. Her expression became serious and firm, and she continued to instruct:

"If you want to find out if there is someone secretly supporting us, you might as well start with this incense. In addition..."

She paused for a moment, and her eyes turned sharply:

"The defense of Prince Duan's Mansion is as tight as an iron barrel. At this moment, both Wenqin and the person who picked her up must have not left the area of ​​Prince Duan's Mansion."

"Furthermore, if the lock of the woodshed has not been damaged, then it is very likely that someone has quietly copied your key. If we follow these clues, we will always find some clues."

After hearing this, Zheng Fenghui's eyes sparkled brightly, and he looked at Gu Qinlan with eyes full of respect and admiration. He was so excited that he couldn't help but sigh: "How did mother come up with these? You are right! As long as they are in Prince Duan's mansion, I will find those people even if I have to search every inch of land!"

Gu Qinlan heard this, smiled, patted his shoulder gently, and said amiably:

"Feng Hui is so smart. These inferences are within your ability. It just takes some time to hone your skills. Besides, Feng Hui is still young and has a long way to go in the future. Who can predict it?"

After he finished speaking, Gu Qinlan turned around and led everyone away slowly.

Zheng Fenghui looked at her back, feeling a little confused.

Why didn't she blame herself?

Why don't you doubt yourself?

Sister Xiao once said that there are few kind stepmothers in the world, and they always try every means to exclude the children of their ex-wives...

however……

The mother before them not only had no intention of driving them away, but treated them with great kindness.

even……

If it weren't for her, Feng Yun would have died long ago, and Yi Jie'er wouldn't have recovered as energetic as she is now.

Is what Sister Xiao said really correct?

Wenqin, is she really not being manipulated by anyone?

Zheng Fenghui tightly grasped the key in his hand, and for the first time, a trace of doubt arose in his heart.

The inspection of the shop was only half completed the day before, and Gu Qinlan planned to go for another inspection.

After all, these shops were suffering heavy losses. If they didn't stop the losses and turn losses into profits as soon as possible, everyone in Prince Duan's Mansion would probably be in trouble.

"Shopkeeper Yang was handed over to the Jingzhao Yin last night. I'm sure the other shopkeepers have heard about it."

"If we go again today, I'm afraid we won't be able to achieve the expected results. Those shopkeepers will definitely be more restrained, and the evidence may have been hidden by them."

Lou Donglei had already met Gu Qinlan at the gate of the mansion. He frowned, his worry evident in his words, and analyzed the current situation in detail.

The shop owners of those shops were all old men from the palace. They were as slippery as loaches and it was hard to find any handle on them.

After Manager Yang's crime was exposed, they may have already restrained their behavior and behaved in a low profile.

To this day, even if you go there in person, it would be difficult to get a glimpse of the mystery.

Gu Qinlan had no intention of hiding her true identity forever...

"No problem. I have already conducted a detailed inspection of several of these shops and their owners and employees yesterday. The rest will probably not be too different. As for today..."

Gu Qinlan paused for a moment, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and continued:

"Just pass on the order clearly and let everyone know that this princess will personally inspect the shops."

Lou Donglei immediately understood the meaning and hurriedly sent people to notify various places.

Just as Gu Qinlan boarded the carriage and prepared to set off, a clear childish voice came from afar:

"Mother, mother, please wait a moment!"

Gu Qinlan lifted the car curtain and saw a chubby little kid running towards them unsteadily.

Behind the little fellow, Nanny Wei was chasing after him breathlessly, shouting:

"Miss San, don't run, don't run, be careful, run slowly..."

However, the little fellow seemed not to have heard it. He quickly climbed onto the carriage using his hands and feet, then stuck his head out and shouted to Madam Wei who was catching up with him:

"Madame Wei, please go to the back! I will take good care of mother, don't worry!"

"..."

Nanny Wei looked at Zheng Huiyi with a helpless and bitter smile on her face. This little girl couldn't even take care of herself, and she wanted to take care of others? How could this make people feel at ease?

"Miss, please come down quickly. Don't delay the princess from handling her business."

Gu Qinlan looked at this scene and smiled. Just as she was about to speak, a pair of small hands hugged her neck tightly. Then, Zheng Huiyi's clear childish voice rang in her ears:

"Madame Wei, you said that mother had something important to do, so why are you blocking the carriage? Madame Wei, please get out of the way and don't delay mother and Yi'er from doing their work!"

Nanny Wei was amused and angry by Zheng Huiyi's confusing right and wrong remarks, and was speechless for a moment.

Gu Qinlan smiled and held the little guy in her arms, saying to Wei Ma:

"Madame Wei, please go back. Huiyi's condition doesn't allow her to stay indoors all the time. Some outdoor activities will be good for her."

"But……"

Nanny Wei hesitated for a moment, looked at Gu Qinlan and the little guy in her arms who didn't want to get down, sighed helplessly, and said:

"Then I'll trouble you, Princess. If Miss Three is too naughty, you can have her sent back anytime."

When Zheng Huiyi heard this, she immediately became unhappy, puffed up her face angrily, and argued:

"I'm not naughty! I didn't cry when my mother gave me an acupuncture! Aunt Wei, you are naughty and disobedient. The doctor told you to eat less greasy food, but you secretly ate it at night..."