Rebirth and Marriage: I am the Mistress of the Palace

Gu Qianning said that the prince was her cousin, but she didn't specify which cousin it was. Shen Wantang pretended to know nothing and treated him as an ordinary person.

She asked someone to serve tea to the three of them, and then she heard Gu Qianning speak very straightforwardly: "I originally came here to buy fabrics, but I didn't expect to see the Crown Prince's Consort and your elder sister arguing outside the door, so I didn't dare to come in. I heard that this Jinxiu Pavilion was opened by your cousin? If I come to you, can I get the most fashionable Shuiyunyan directly?"

Shen Wantang didn't care about being watched. After all, there were more than just the three of them watching the show outside Jinxiu Pavilion. There were at least a dozen people surrounding them!

However, when Gu Qianning said she wanted to buy material, Shen Wantang took it very seriously.

Gu Qianning is not only the legitimate daughter of the Duke's Mansion, but also one of the most famous ladies in the entire capital. She is also the future Crown Princess and the future Queen.

If she wore clothes made by Jinxiu Pavilion, it would be equivalent to an excellent publicity for Jinxiu Pavilion.

"Miss Gu, do you like Shui Yunyan too?"

Shen Wantang smiled at her and said, "You've found the right person. My cousin's Shuiyunyan has the most complete range of colors and the finest materials in the whole capital. Although this thing is a bit in short supply, if Miss Gu wants to buy it, she will naturally choose it first."

After she finished speaking, she called Du Juan, "Go and tell your cousin to bring all the colors of Shuiyunyan over for Miss Gu to choose from. Also, bring those ready-made clothes over for Miss Gu to try on."

"Yes."

Du Juan responded and went to find Jiang Yan.

After a while, Jiang Yan brought the waiter to bring the materials and ready-made clothes.

These dreamlike fabrics, displayed in batches on the table, are dazzling.

Gu Qianning was very happy. Before, when she sent people to buy, they could only buy a little material each time, just enough to make a set of clothes at most, and sometimes they couldn't even get it.

So this time she came to buy it in person.

I didn’t expect there would be such a surprise. Not only could she choose the material this time, but there were also new colors that she had never seen before!

This time it really came!

She touched this piece of fabric, then touched that piece of fabric, then looked at the ready-made clothes, and for a moment she didn't know which color to choose.

She turned to look at Gu Qianhan: "Second brother, which color do you think looks good?"

Gu Qianhan looked indifferent: "Is there a difference?"

Gu Qianning glared at him, then turned to ask the prince: "Cousin, what do you think? Which color suits me?"

Xiao Qingxuan carefully selected them for a while, even picked them up and compared them to her body, and finally said: "You have fair skin, this cloud pink and light orange color is most suitable for you, it should look good on you."

Gu Qianning chuckled, with a hint of sweetness in her smile: "I also think these two colors are the best looking."

"If you like it, then buy it."

Xiao Qingxuan waved his hand and asked the guards to give the money.

The guard immediately threw a purse to Jiang Yan.

As soon as Jiang Yan took it in, he knew that it was full of heavy gold, which was more than enough to buy these Shui Yunyan.

But Xiao Qingxuan seemed to think it was not enough, he added: "Give the shopkeeper another 1,000 taels of silver notes, I want all the remaining ones in these two colors. Since Ah Ning looks good in them, then others should not wear them."

Jiang Yan didn't know his identity, but seeing that he was accompanied by guards, his every move was full of condescending momentum. Even though his tone was very gentle, it still couldn't conceal his dignity.

He traveled far and wide, met many dignitaries in his business, and knew that Xiao Qingxuan must be of extraordinary status.

He subconsciously looked at Shen Wantang, and after seeing Shen Wantang nod, he quickly asked someone to bring all the remaining materials.

"Sir, these two colors are very complicated and difficult to weave, so our Jinxiu Pavilion only got two pieces of each. Because they are rare, we have never been willing to sell them. Now they all belong to this girl."

Jiang Yan was actually a little heartbroken, because he was not lying. If the matte pink and light orange colors were not dyed properly, they would look tacky and ugly. Silk material is also very delicate and would lose its luster if it was not dyed properly.

When he was in Jiangnan, these two colors had not even been dyed. It was only after he returned to Beijing that they were dyed there and then transported here without delay.

He originally thought that the color was beautiful and he could hold them in his hands to attract customers and maximize their value.

I didn't expect that the material would be picked up as soon as I got it.

However, no matter how heartbroken he was, he knew it was right to listen to Shen Wantang. If she asked him to sell it, there must be a reason why he had to sell it.

Xiao Qingxuan didn't care about the difficulties in weaving and dyeing. As long as the material was really rare as he said, and only Gu Qianning wore it, that would be fine.

He ordered the guards to send the fabric directly back to the Duke's Mansion, and then gently asked Gu Qianning: "A Ning, do you want to pick out other fabrics? You just bought two sets of clothes, isn't that enough?"

Gu Qianning's clothes are different every day, so buying just Shui Yunyan is not enough.

"Princess, I want to pick out some more fabrics. Do you have any good ones to recommend?"

Shen Wantang was waiting for her to ask this question: "Yes, Miss Gu, although Shuiyunyan is beautiful, the material is thin. Now that winter has arrived, Jinxiu Pavilion has imported some thick and luxurious fabrics, such as Feitian Satin and Fanhua Brocade."

Gu Qianning nodded: "Then bring it over and have a look!"

Jiang Yan immediately ordered people to collect the water clouds and smoke and replace them with flying satin and brocade with flowers.

These two kinds of materials are not much different from other brocades in the capital, but they are thicker and the colors are heavier and more stable, such as crimson purple, deep sea blue, dark green, etc.

Gu Qianning fell in love with the deep sea blue color at first sight, and she picked it up and compared it to the prince.

Xiao Qingxuan also cooperated: "Why, Ah Ning thinks this color suits me?"

Gu Qianning nodded: "I think it's very suitable, what do you think, cousin?"

"If An Ning thinks it's good, then that's good, buy it!"

Gu Qianhan on the side did not look very happy. His silly sister only had the prince in her mind and eyes, and did not care about her second brother at all.

He didn't want any clothing material, but what would he do in the future if his sister was so close to the prince?

He really didn't know what his sister felt when she died at the hands of the prince in her previous life. Did she regret liking him?

Gu Qianning had no idea what her second brother was thinking, and she didn't care about his expression. After she picked out some more fabrics, she drove Gu Qianhan and the prince out because she was going to try some of the colors recommended to her by Shen Wantang.

They were all ready-made clothes for outer wear. Gu Qianning was helped by a maid to take off her outer clothes and change into the clothes from Jinxiu Pavilion behind the screen in the private room.

After coming out, she stood in front of the large bronze mirror and looked left and right, then cast an admiring look at Shen Wantang: "This mint color you picked for me seems good. I never touched this color before because I thought it was a bit tacky. I didn't expect it to look so good after I put it on."

Shen Wantang borrowed the prince's words: "Miss Gu has fair skin, so she looks good in any color, but mint is hard for ordinary people to pull off. You have a noble temperament, and this color suits you very well."

In fact, Gu Qianning is not only fair-skinned, she is also beautiful, and has a very elegant and pretty appearance.

When Shen Wantang met her in her previous life, she was already the Crown Princess. Perhaps in order to appear steady, she never wore light or bright colors.

And now, she and the prince picked the brightest and most lively pink and orange colors. Shen Wantang guessed that Gu Qianning did not dislike this kind of color, she just suppressed her preferences and forced herself to adapt to the role of the crown princess.

Shen Wantang didn’t know whether Gu Qianning would die in the cold palace in this life, but at least, she wanted Gu Qianning to be herself more before entering the palace.

She watched Gu Qianning change clothes one after another with great interest. She liked almost every piece of clothing, and the joy and happiness on her face were visible to the naked eye.

Shen Wantang hesitated. For the first time since her rebirth, she had the idea of ​​reminding others to avoid disaster.

Before, she was very careful to keep the secret of her rebirth. She could save people, but she only did what she could, and she never revealed the fate of others easily.

Even when she met Gu Qianhan, she never reminded him that the Gu family would be wiped out.

Because it doesn’t explain why.

But seeing Gu Qianning like this, Shen Wantang felt pity.

The prince's performance today was a model of a good man. The patience and love he showed towards Gu Qianning didn't seem fake. No one could pretend so well, and no one could pretend for so long.

In order to wait for Gu Qianning to enter the palace to become his Crown Princess, his East Palace remained empty and he had no other women.

However, after the prince ascended the throne and became emperor, the first major thing he did was to announce that the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion was plotting treason. He sent the Embroidered Uniform Guards to massacre the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, leaving no one alive.

Afterwards, Gu Qianning was deposed and sent to the cold palace.

Then, news spread from the palace that Gu Qianning had committed suicide.

Shen Wantang had no idea whether Gu Qianning committed suicide or was murdered, because no one dared to investigate the matter, and Xiao Qingxuan did not allow anyone to step into the Cining Palace and the Cold Palace where Gu Qianning had lived.

Even after Gu Qianning died, Xiao Qingxuan buried her with the rites for a queen and buried her in the imperial mausoleum.

"Miss Gu."

Shen Wantang said softly, "Are you free in a few days? Fazhen Temple is chanting sutras for the victims who died in the rainstorm. Many people have gone to pray. I want to go there too. How about we go together?"

We just met today, and it was a bit presumptuous to make such a suggestion, but it was the only way Shen Wantang could remind Gu Qianning.

But Gu Qianning didn't seem to find it presumptuous at all, she readily agreed: "Okay, I also want to go, let's go together!"

Shen Wantang felt relieved when he saw that she agreed immediately.

But she didn't know that Gu Qianning also felt relieved. She was worried that she had no suitable excuse to get close to Shen Wantang again!

Although Shen Wantang has already married Xiao Qingyuan, her second brother still likes her. Gu Qianning thinks that if there is a chance, it is not impossible to help her second brother win her back.

The customs of the people in Dafeng are quite open, and there are still quite a few women who divorce and remarry!

Xiao Qingyuan is such a fool. It's a pity that Shen Wantang follows him!

As Gu Qianning thought about it, she picked up the last piece of clothing and walked behind the screen to change into it.

Just then, a huge explosion suddenly came from outside.

Jinxiu Pavilion shook violently, the windows exploded into pieces, and thick smoke poured in.

The screen fell to the ground with a clang, and then the door of the private room was kicked open.

Gu Qianhan rushed in with a stern expression.

Gu Qianning shouted: "Second brother, I'm here——"

The word "here" could not be shouted out, it was stuck in the throat.

Because Gu Qianning watched her good second brother rush towards Shen Wantang amidst billowing smoke and continuous explosions.

Then he pressed the person into his arms and blocked the impact of the explosion for her.

"A Ning!"

As soon as Gu Qianhan came in, the prince rushed in. He hugged Gu Qianning with one hand and protected her face with the other: "Hold your breath! I'll take you out!"

Gu Qianning hugged his waist tightly, feeling so moved that she wanted to cry.

My cousin is still good to her!

On the other side, Gu Qianhan had already rushed out with Shen Wantang.

Shen Wantang was held in his arms and was extremely shocked.

She never expected that Gu Qianhan would be the first one to save her after the explosion.

why?

Shen Wantang looked up at Gu Qianhan with great doubt in her heart. Could it be that he recognized the wrong person? Did he save her thinking she was his sister?

Gu Qianhan carried her to another private room, looked down at her and said, "It's too late to take the stairs, let's just jump down, sorry."

As he spoke, he hugged Shen Wantang's waist tightly.

The feeling of weightlessness and the cold wind blowing across his cheeks made Shen Wantang much more sober.

She knew that Gu Qianhan had not recognized the wrong person and he was here to save her.

But why? He saved her instead of saving his own sister?

Is it because he knows that Gu Qianning has the prince to save her?

No, this doesn't make sense. Even if Gu Qianning had the prince to save her, Gu Qianhan shouldn't have come to save her the first time. He could have just ignored her.

In a flash, Shen Wantang was held by him and landed safely on the ground.

Then he immediately withdrew his hand.

There were sounds of landing one after another behind him. Shen Wantang looked back and saw that it was the prince holding Gu Qianning and jumping down.

Behind the prince were his well-trained guards.

Dujuan was carried down by Gu Qianhan's servant Jixiang.

Shen Wantang looked at Gu Qianhan and whispered, "Thank you, Second Young Master Gu."

Gu Qianhan's expression was as indifferent as ever: "No need to thank me, I thought you were Ah Ning just now, but I realized you were not after you came out."

Gu Qianning opened her mouth and wanted to say something but swallowed it back.

Second brother, you are kidding me!

She called out "Second Brother", but Second Brother rushed towards Shen Wantang as if he didn't hear her. Even though the thick smoke blocked his vision, he couldn't be deaf after all, right?

She and Shen Wantang are clearly in two different directions!

But Gu Qianning also knew that she couldn't reveal the truth, otherwise not only would her second brother be angry, but Shen Wantang would also be embarrassed.

So she covered up for Gu Qianhan and said, "My figure is somewhat similar to that of the Crown Prince's Consort, but luckily my second brother rescued the wrong person, otherwise the Crown Prince's Consort would be in danger if she stayed there."

She walked over to Shen Wantang and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"

Shen Wantang shook his head: "It's okay."

The impact of the explosion was blocked by Gu Qianhan and she was unharmed.

A guard came hurriedly to report: "Your Highness, this place is not safe. There are refugees causing trouble. They made homemade explosives and blew up the shops on this street to steal things! Your Highness, please return to the palace first!"