Minglan is reborn, this time with no regrets!

These words hit Mrs. Wang's sore spot without any concealment.

Although she was still trying to hold it back, Minglan could see that the hairpin on her head was shaking slightly.

Minglan went on to say, "If you ask me, Grandmother, instead of arranging to send a concubine to my family, you should go back and hold a few more rituals for Aunt Kang to accumulate some virtue for her, so that she can be a good person in her next life and live longer, so that she can enjoy a happy old age."

No matter how good Mrs. Wang was at maintaining her temper, she couldn't hold back her pride after being scolded like that. She knocked over the teacup and pointed at Minglan, cursing, "You sharp-tongued sixth girl, how dare you talk to your elders like that!"

Minglan quickly stood up and said, "Oh, grandma, don't be angry. I'm just speaking the truth." She responded to what Grandma Wang had said to Grandma Sheng.

Old Lady Wang had made plans before, and now seeing Minglan's falling out, she said directly: "I don't care whether you are willing or not, you have to accept Fengxian today even if you cry. Otherwise, my son will tell your uncle about the death of Gu's eldest son tomorrow. I wonder how long his tattered life can last! If he dies, even if your Marquis Gu has great ability, he can only stay at home and mourn for three years. By then, I want to see what kind of trouble you can stir up!"

This time, Minglan's life was really in danger.

She didn't want her family's troubles to hinder Gu Tingye's future. What's more, she knew clearly that the emperor on the throne had been ill for a long time and had only three years left to live. If Gu Tingye was in mourning for three years, Zhao Zongquan would lose an arm and would most likely not be able to successfully consolidate the imperial power. Then when King Huan ascended the throne, the power he could mobilize would be even more limited. If he forced reforms at that time, it would probably cause turmoil in the court and the country.

She thought back to the last ten years of her life.

After ascending the throne, King Huan promoted Wang Anshi to be prime minister and implemented new policies. However, due to various complicated reasons, the people were ultimately resentful and there were uprisings everywhere. Gu Tingye had to run around to put out fires while taking into account the northwest front. After years of fighting and suffering many injuries, the war eventually ended in failure due to the involvement of internal affairs.

She didn't want this to happen again.

Seeing that she was distracted for a moment, Old Lady Wang took advantage of the situation and continued, "After all, it's just a concubine. Fengxian is the most well-behaved girl and can make delicious soup. If you keep her in the room, she can not only nourish your husband's body, but also share the responsibility of childbirth for you. What's wrong with that? Besides, your husband is a second-rank official. If he doesn't have a concubine in the room, he will be laughed at if he goes out. You really should stop thinking about monopolizing the honor and favor every day. You should think more about the Gu family and Marquis Gu."

Minglan didn't say anything, she was still thinking about countermeasures.

Old Lady Wang continued, "Even if you don't care about your husband or the Gu family, shouldn't you care about the Queen? After all, you are the Queen's niece who was betrothed with a grand banquet. Do you really have to have a reputation of being disobedient and jealous, and let outsiders laugh at the Queen's family?"

Seeing Minglan remained silent, Old Lady Wang was very pleased. She thought she had already controlled Minglan. She turned to Cuiwei and said, "Go and prepare a bowl of tea for your daughter to offer to her mistress."

Cuiwei didn't move and looked at Minglan.

Minglan said softly, "Grandmother is right. I cannot let the official lose face outside, and I cannot ruin the reputation of the Queen."

Cuiwei and Langya frowned at the same time.

Minglan looked at Langya and said, "Help Miss Fengxian prepare a bowl of tea."

Langya was stunned.

It was always Cui Wei, Xiao Tao, Dan Ju and others who did the delicate work, and Lang Ya always stayed by Minglan's side to protect her safety.

She gave Minglan a questioning look.

Minglan smiled at Langya and said, "Do you still remember your good sister Tieren? Fengxian reminds me of Tieren, both of them are quiet but very capable. If Tieren were here, I'm afraid she would not be able to beat Fengxian."

In the previous life, Fengxian had a fight with Shitou, and Shitou almost ran away. This girl's kung fu is amazing.

Langya was stunned for a while. Why did the lady compare this little goblin with Tieren?

"Great ability", "Cannot be matched by an iron blade"... Could it be that... this woman has martial arts skills? !

She suddenly understood, and almost couldn't hold back her shock: Madam, how did you know that this man has kung fu? I didn't even realize it!

Minglan pushed her and said, "Why are you standing there in a daze? Go quickly, don't keep Fengxian waiting."

Langya swept away the gloom and doubt from before, grinned and said, "Okay, Madam! I'll do it right away!"

Old Lady Wang looked a little surprised. It had only been a short while, how come Minglan and her maid's attitudes changed so quickly?

She didn't know the origins of Langya and Tieren, and naturally didn't know that these two people were skilled in martial arts. She pondered over the conversation between the master and servant. "Tieren"... who is this person? Why compare her with Fengxian? What is the sixth girl up to?

Old Lady Wang lowered her head in deep thought, drinking tea as a cover-up. Minglan also drank tea, and the room fell silent for a moment.

After a while, Langya came forward with a teacup, handed it to Fengxian with one hand, and said with a smile: "Miss Fengxian, the tea is ready. It has been specially cooled, so it is not hot."

Fengxian saw that there was indeed no steam, so she reached out to take it, but Langya suddenly let go when her fingertips were about to touch the edge of the cup.

The teacup fell from the sky, and Fengxian subconsciously caught it with her palm.

Then, Langya raised his other hand, which was tucked behind his back, and rushed straight towards Fengxian's face.

In a flash, Fengxian clearly saw that Langya was holding a dagger in his hand, so she retreated sharply, raised her right hand to block Langya's attack, and kicked Langya's abdomen with her left foot.

Langya dodged sideways, clasped his hands together, grabbed Fengxian's left leg and swung her up.

She used her great strength as the foundation of her martial arts, so it was easy for her to swing Fengxian away. She laughed while swinging: "Great! Miss Fengxian actually has some skills!"

Fengxian's whole body was off the ground, and she was spinning in the air until she felt dizzy. She had no place to get support and no weapons with her, so in desperation she pulled out a hairpin from above her head, and with her powerful waist strength she rolled up her upper body and stabbed fiercely at Langya's arm.

Langya treasured these two arms the most, so he quickly let go when he saw this. Fengxian flew out, flipped in the air, and landed steadily.

Langya stood in front of Minglan and said sternly, "It would take Miss Fengxian ten years to master this skill. With such great skills, you can make a living anywhere. Why did you come to my mansion to make trouble?"

Old Lady Wang knew that Fengxian had some abilities, but she didn't expect them to be this kind of abilities. She was so scared that she hid behind the screen.

Cuiwei grabbed her by the collar and said, "Grandmother Wang, we at the Marquisate treated you with good tea and water, but you brought such a vicious woman to kill our lady. Do you have any conscience?!"

Old Lady Wang pushed Cuiwei away and said, "Shut up, you slut! I was granted an imperial decree, and my husband deserves to be enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple! How can a lowly creature like you get to humiliate me?!"

Gu Tingye's loud voice came from outside the door: "You didn't listen to what she said, but you should be able to listen to what I said, right? This is my home, Gu Tingye, after all. You are an old widow whose husband has died. You don't stay at home to take care of your grandson, but come to my mansion to kill people!"

Minglan saw Gu Tingye and walked quickly forward.

Gu Tingye hugged Minglan and asked softly, "Are you not scared?"

Minglan smiled slightly: "No, Langya is here, I'm not afraid."

Gu Tingye touched her head, held her in his arms, and shouted, "Someone, capture this assassin for me!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, Fengxian ran out of the house in two steps and then bumped into the stone's hard chest.

Stone said gloomily:

"Girl, please stay!"