Rebirth and Marriage: I am the Mistress of the Palace

Shen Wantang placed a stack of plum blossom cakes in front of Gu Qianning: "I also heard from others that the restaurant needs to be booked in advance, so I ordered it. I didn't expect that I would really order it. This is their new dessert from Zuixianlou. It's sweet but not greasy. You should try it."

In the previous life, when General Huo returned triumphantly with his army, Shen Wantang also came to see it, but she didn't book a restaurant at that time, so like everyone else, she stood on the street and watched.

With the experience from her previous life, this time she naturally greeted Li Yao, the young master of Zuixianlou, in advance.

She booked a private room, and Li Yao sent her a table of snacks. Knowing that she loved drinking black tea, he also sent her a pot of the best Dahongpao. She didn't even need to order anything.

With so much food and drinks, Shen Wantang couldn't just invite Gu Qianning to eat alone.

She looked at Gu Qianhan who was sitting opposite her: "Second Master Gu, would you like to try it?"

Gu Qianhan glanced at her, picked up a piece of plum cake and ate it.

Shen Wantang saw that he had eaten and poured him some tea.

As soon as the tea was poured out, the aroma filled the air. Gu Qianhan knew without even looking that this time it was black tea.

It seems that the green tea in Prince Ning's Mansion is only used to entertain guests, not for Shen Wantang to drink himself.

He drank hot tea, ate a snack occasionally, and listened to Shen Wantang and his sister chatting across from him. He felt completely relaxed.

Every time he saw Shen Wantang, it was a rare moment of leisure for him. On weekdays, he was overwhelmed by the crisis of his family being wiped out, and he was planning almost day and night without sleep. He was secretly building up his own power, trying to seize power from his father, and also keeping an eye on his sister to prevent her from having any contact with the prince.

Only at times like this would he allow himself to think of nothing, because every time he saw Shen Wantang, it was very short and difficult.

Suddenly, there was a warm cheer in the street, accompanied by the neighing of war horses and the sound of footsteps, and the cheers of the crowd became louder and louder.

The window had been opened by the maids, and Shen Wantang and Gu Qianning both stuck their heads out to look at the triumphant soldiers.

Gu Qianhan had seen it once in his previous life, so he was not in the mood to watch it this time.

However, he inadvertently glanced across the restaurant and saw a familiar figure - Xiao Qingyuan.

He stood on the street with his servant and maid, squeezed together with the crowd welcoming the army, and did not sit in the private room of the restaurant.

But in his previous life, Xiao Qingyuan had booked a private room, and it was a private room in Qingyun Building at a high price. At that time, he and Yuan Zheng were both with Xiao Qingyuan.

In addition to the three men, there is also Chu Yanluo.

At that time, Xiao Qingyuan had not yet returned to live in Prince Ning's Mansion. He was still a monk in Fazhen Temple. Because Chu Yanluo had a miscarriage caused by the people sent by Shen Mingxuan to Jixin Temple, she had been sad and upset, so Xiao Qingyuan specially spent a high price to buy a private room from someone else and took Chu Yanluo to see the excitement.

But now, Xiao Qingyuan has a new Crown Prince's wife, and his situation has become completely different.

The Ning Wang Mansion cut off his money, so he had no money to book a private room. He was no longer so infatuated with Chu Yanluo alone. Now whenever he went out, he took the maid named Huayi with him.

Gu Qianhan couldn't help but look at Shen Wantang again. At this moment, because of the hustle and bustle outside, she had a smile from the bottom of her heart on her face.

With skin as white as jade, delicate and beautiful facial features, coupled with an intelligent mind and a calm personality, she is obviously the best candidate to be a wife. But Gu Qianhan doesn't understand why Xiao Qingyuan just doesn't like her. He would rather like a maid than Shen Wantang?

Is it because Princess Ning forced him to marry Shen Wantang, so he resists in his heart?

Or is it because Shen Wantang is too smart that Xiao Qingyuan doesn't like her?

Gu Qianhan was so absorbed in his thoughts and looked at Shen Wantang for too long that when she turned back, he was unable to look away in time.

When he saw her looking at him, it was too late to look away, and it would seem too guilty.

So, he didn't avoid it. He looked straight at her and locked eyes with her, as if this could prove that he was looking at her openly, not secretly.

After a few breaths, he was too thick-skinned and forced her to look away first.

Gu Qianning was unaware of this. She looked at the army and the crowd outside the window and said with some emotion: "General Huo is still as mighty and domineering as before. He is so majestic and awe-inspiring riding on a warhorse, which makes people intimidated. He has been fighting outside with his brothers and several sons for many years. It is really not easy!"

"I see that Huo Yunzhou is different now. He has become darker and more mature. He is the most valued by General Huo, so he must have a lot of experience on a daily basis."

"Oh, Huo Yunzhou is back. Princess Shuyang is back too, right? Atang, has the princess sent any letter to the palace?"

Shen Wantang nodded: "Yes, the princess is back. She returned to the palace yesterday."

Gu Qianning felt a little strange: "Why didn't she come back with Huo Yunzhou? Besides, she is married now, shouldn't she go back to the Huo family?"

Shen Wantang couldn't say that Xiao Qingxi was getting a divorce from Huo Yunzhou, so she could only vaguely say, "The princess may miss her mother too much, so she will go back to the palace to stay for a few days."

Gu Qianning didn't ask any more questions. Xiao Qingxi was named Princess Shuyang when she was born. She was spoiled since she was a child and had always been a bit spoiled and willful. It was normal for her to live in her parents' home instead of her husband's home after returning to the capital.

She pulled Shen Wantang aside and started talking about other things.

Gu Qianhan, who was sitting opposite them, knew the real reason why Xiao Qingxi returned to the palace.

His servant had been keeping an eye on what was going on in Prince Ning's Mansion. Last night, the servant came to tell him that Xiao Qingxi had returned to the mansion and had been making a fuss in the mansion for a long time. Sometimes she cried and shouted that she wanted to divorce Huo Yunzhou, and sometimes she despised Shen Wantang for her humble background and refused to acknowledge her as her sister-in-law. She also asked Xiao Qingyuan to kick her out of the mansion.

Fortunately, Xiao Qingyuan has grown up his brain now. He knows that Shen Wantang has worked hard since she married into the palace, even if she has no merits, and she cannot be driven away.

Thinking of this, Gu Qianhan looked out the window again.

In the crowd, Xiao Qingyuan had a rather unhappy expression on his face. He stared at Huo Yunzhou riding on his warhorse with an uncertain look, as if he was doubting whether he was Huo Yunzhou.

Gu Qianhan stood up and said to Shen Wantang and Gu Qianning, "You guys chat, I'll go down and take a look."

Gu Qianning asked hurriedly: "Second brother, where are you going? Don't get into a conflict with Xiao Shizi again, there are so many people watching outside today!"

Obviously, she had also seen Xiao Qingyuan standing outside.

Gu Qianhan did not respond to his sister's words and walked straight out of the private room.

Gu Qianning felt very sorry for Shen Wantang: "Atang, I will definitely not bring my second brother next time. Don't worry, if he quarrels with Master Xiao later, I will go down and scold him and drag him away immediately."