After the rebirth of Madam Hou Clan, her heart was sealed with cement

"It's a frustrating thing. It can't do anything, but it's good at causing trouble."

Watching the old lady walk away, Zhou sneered, "She said I caused trouble?"

Lianxiang and Forsythia looked at each other, but neither dared to say a word. Zhou was so angry that her lips turned purple, and she didn't know what Tan Zhixu told the old lady. At least she just let it go without thinking about it.

After thinking for a moment, Zhou went directly to find Song Ling'er, and then she learned about the rumors about coming to the capital.

"Ling'er, can't you see this? At this glance, you know that Tan Zhixu did it on purpose. She did this on purpose, so that our Marquis Mansion had to let her fight."

Zhou never expected that Tan Zhixu would come for a trick.

As Zhou continued to chatter, Song Ling'er became visibly upset, and finally she couldn't bear it anymore and slapped the table.

"Sister-in-law, if you can't stand the second sister-in-law, then go find the second sister-in-law yourself. Why do you always want to find me?"

"Ling'er, you and I have the closest relationship in the entire Hou Mansion. I just don't want you to be taken away from the limelight by Tan Zhixu. You have to know that if she really wins the arena competition, then the most talented woman in the capital will be Maybe my reputation will be taken away by her."

Mrs. Zhou looked at Song Linger sincerely, not to mention looking at Song Linger more like that.

However, Song Ling'er is not a fool. She naturally knows that what Zhou said is true, but now rumors are spreading everywhere. If Tan Zhixu is not allowed to participate, the reputation of the Hou Mansion may plummet.

The current plan is to let Tan Zhixu participate in the ring competition. As for the outcome, no one can say for sure.

"Sister-in-law, it doesn't matter if the second sister-in-law gains the reputation of this most talented woman, she will always be trying to win face for the Hou Mansion."

Song Ling'er was completely ungrateful and did not follow Zhou's words at all.

Seeing that her words were not responded to, Mrs. Zhou felt angrily, "Ling'er, sister-in-law knows that you are here for our Hou family, but Tan Zhixu may not."

"Really? Sister-in-law, since you know so much, why are you still dazed? Go find your mother quickly and tell her about this. I believe your mother will think about you. After all, if what you say is true, mother I will not protect my second sister-in-law."

Song Ling'er gave Zhou a firm look with serious words, then looked at the maid beside her, "Is it time to go to the temple?"

"Yes, big girl, it's time."

After the maid finished speaking, Song Ling'er stood up and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I should go see the princess."

As soon as these words came out, Zhou had nothing else to say and could only watch Song Ling'er leave the house.

Seeing that it was useless to say anything, Mrs. Zhou could only go back to her yard.

At that time, Tan Zhixu also came out of Jing'an Hall.

Along the way, she was thinking about who spread such rumors. On the surface, this rumor seemed to be detrimental to the Hou Mansion, but it was very beneficial to herself.

Who is it?

"Girl, do you think this is Mr. Gu?"

Gu Yu saw the doubts in Tan Zhixu's heart at a glance and spoke eloquently.

That day, Teng Xi came after Tan Zhixu was imprisoned in the ancestral hall, so everyone in the capital except the Hou Mansion knew that Tan Zhixu was imprisoned in the ancestral hall, and then Teng Xi.

After hearing this, a touch of tenderness flashed in Tan Zhixu's eyes.

Is it really Gu Huaijing?

"Girl, I see that Mr. Gu is really kind to you. You..."

"Gu Yu, be careful what you say."

In the Hou Mansion, Tan Zhixu didn't want to cause trouble for himself, let alone involve Gu Huaijing in it.

Gu Yu looked around, Fu Fu's body was strong, "This slave is being reckless."

"Let's go. Since you are fine, let everyone in the capital know."

"Yes."

The master and servant left the Hou Mansion and went straight to the Hou Mansion shop.

All the shopkeepers were very enthusiastic when they saw Tan Zhixu, "Second Madam, are you okay?"

"Everything is fine. I'm sorry to bother you. Is the business going well? Are the goods still complete?"

Tan Zhixu asked about the current situation with various shopkeepers, and then went to the dock with Gu Yu. Originally, he wanted to see if the goods arriving today were what he wanted, but he didn't want to meet Gu Huaijing again.

This was one of the few times when Tan Zhixu avoided Gu Huaijing.

Gu Yu looked at the hiding girl in disbelief. She sighed, shook her head at Teng Xi, and went after Tan Zhixu.

At that time, Teng Xi stood there scratching his head in embarrassment.

When Gu Huaijing saw the discomfort in his eyes, he frowned and asked, "What happened?"

"No, it's okay. Master, the inspection is over. Do we want to go back to the government office?"

"Go to the cargo terminal of the Marquis Mansion."

"Master, it's better not to go. Didn't you just come back?"

Teng Xi was too good at hiding it, and his panicked expression had given him away. Gu Huaijing had nothing nice to say, but just looked him up and down, "Have you met Tan Zhixu?"

"Ah, no, no, I haven't seen Miss Tan."

Teng Xi had panic written on his face, but he didn't admit it on his lips.

Gu Huaijing chuckled and shook his head. He guessed that Tan Zhixu had already come out.

Apparently she didn't really want to see him.

Tan Zhixu now looks like the woman she knew.

Last night, he felt something was wrong when he heard that Tan Zhixu was seriously ill at home and could not go out or even participate in the ring competition. Teng Xi's investigation confirmed his suspicion.

He found someone to release the news, and she was released. He was in a great mood.

"Let's go to the restaurant in the Hou Mansion. I heard the food there is good."

Gu Huaijing didn't bother anymore, turned around with his hands behind his back, and headed towards Houfu Restaurant.

After Tan Zhixu avoided Gu Huaijing, he did not dare to stay at the dock any longer. He walked around casually and went back to the Hou Mansion. Unexpectedly, he overheard the conversation between the old lady and Song Ling'er.

"Mom, what if you let the second sister-in-law participate in the arena competition? As the second sister-in-law comes from a small family, the reason why she won the top prize in the flower viewing party this time was just a fluke, but the arena competition is different. Yeah, all the talented girls in the capital will pass. If the second sister-in-law loses then, our Marquis Mansion will definitely be embarrassed."

Song Ling'er's tone was full of worry, and the old lady sighed repeatedly when she heard this.

"Then what else can we do? If we don't let Tan Shi participate, we will only be said to be afraid and cowards. Even if our people in the Marquis Mansion are said to have no talent and virtue, we cannot be said to be turtles."

The mother and daughter's eyes met, and in the end they said nothing.

The old lady was supported by Song Ling'er and returned to Jing'an Hall. Seeing them walking away, Gu Yu muttered in a low voice, "Who said my girl will definitely lose?"

"Yes, I will definitely not lose with your girl."

Suddenly, Tan knew that Xu Rao was looking at Gu Yu seriously.

This should be the first time that Tan Zhixu responded so seriously. Gu Yu was speechless for a moment, blinking and looking at the smiling girl in front of him.

"What, you don't want me to win?"

"No, no, girl, I just didn't expect that you would actually win?" Gu Yu was so excited that she almost cried.

Tan Zhixu was amused by Gu Yu and wiped away the tears from her eyes, "No one will dare to bully us head-on in the future."

"Ah."