Reborn as a bride, pretending to be virtuous, the prince held his waist and regretted

Seeing Xiulan leaving with so much silver, Xiuzhu was puzzled, "Madam, Miss Xirong treated you so badly, even if you gave her 500 taels of silver to help her out of her urgent need, she would only think you deserved it and would not thank you."

Why did Miss Xiling's ruthless and murderous character become gentler after they got married, when they were two people who were incompatible with each other before?

Gu Xiling took a sip of tea, smiling, and pointed at the silver thread and pearl embroidered shoes on her feet, "I am wearing shoes, I can't argue with the barefoot people about such trivial matters."

I just received news from the mansion that Jinlinwei gave three boxes of gold to the Changning Marquis Mansion, which is worth 20,000 taels of gold. If converted into silver, that would be 200,000 taels.

Gu Xiling had spent 50,000 taels of silver on buying medicinal herbs before, and made a net profit of 150,000 taels of silver.

Of course, there is also a reward for Marquis Changning for capturing King Ning and making great contributions.

In short, this time Marquis Changning not only gained face, but also gained substance.

Emperor Kangping trusted Marquis Changning more and valued Zhou Jin more.

It can be said that as long as Zhou Jin does not rebel and works hard on farming, he will be able to be promoted steadily in the future.

All of this originated from the hint given to her by Gu Xirong.

Therefore, Gu Xiling did not feel bad about giving Gu Xirong this little money to help her through the difficult times.

Barefoot Gu Xirong can do anything crazy.

In particular, Xie Jin will definitely find Jin Linwei, and his future prospects will also change.

No one knows what will happen in the future. Now I just give some money without asking for appreciation from the other party. At least Gu Xirong will not go to extremes and use any means necessary.

Xiuzhu was startled for a moment, then she smiled and said, "Madam Crown Prince is right, but you still have to be careful. Miss Xirong is narrow-minded. She left in a huff before, and she will still hate you even if you give her money."

"Whether she holds a grudge or not, it has no effect on me." Gu Xiling shook her head and chuckled. She did not interfere with other people's lives. She just lived her own life. "You live your own life and walk your own path. You will suffer the consequences of your own actions."

In the evening, Zhou Jin was slightly stunned when he learned about Gu Xirong's experience.

"How does my husband feel?" Gu Xiling asked, looking at Zhou Jin with her lively eyes.

Zhou Jin shook his head and sighed, "Everyone has their own aspirations. She is someone else's wife. How can I, an idle person, feel about it? I just feel that the child is pitiful and unlucky. She was reborn into the Xie family. It's pitiful that she became a victim of the fight between the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law."

Gu Xiling was stunned, with surprise in her eyes, "Do you think Gu Xirong did this on purpose?"

Zhou Jin nodded, "Isn't it? Gold is important, but as a pregnant woman, isn't the baby in her belly the most important? Even if the Xie family is down and out, they still have servants. She has been the housekeeper for half a year, can't she order the servants around? Why does she have to step forward and stop it herself?"

"Besides, she couldn't stop all this. The gold was taken away by Old Madam Xie, and the family couldn't make ends meet. Could Xie Jin just sit back and watch? She wasn't that stupid and wouldn't have thought of this. But she did it anyway, thinking that she could use the child to make Xie Jin disappointed in his mother and then completely control the Xie family."

Gu Xiling was stunned. Listening to Zhou Jin's calm analysis, she had to admit that she had underestimated Zhou Jin.

But it’s no wonder. How could someone who can pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi (a third place in the imperial examination) be a fool?

impossible!

There are many things that Zhou Jin has not experienced and is unwilling to think about.

When he thinks carefully, he can quickly find the essence of things from superficial phenomena.

"Sir, we heroes think alike." Gu Xiling nodded, looking at Zhou Jin with bright eyes, "Money and power are important, but they are not as important as family."

She once devoted all her energy to planning for Xie Jin and neglected the education of her children, which was one of the things she regretted most.

Zhou Jin's eyes were moist and clear, "Yes, if you don't have relatives and close friends, what's the point of having so much power? You will scheme against each other for a lifetime, and in the end, it will all be in vain."

"My dear, whatever you want or what you want to do, you can just tell me directly. Never use your body and your child as bargaining chips to hurt yourself. That is the stupidest thing to do."

Gu Xiling chuckled and said, "Husband, don't worry, I won't do anything stupid."

In her previous life, she was too kind-hearted. When she found out that Xie Jin was incompetent, ambitious, and causing trouble everywhere, she should not have spent all her energy and effort to plan, but instead lost her husband.

Maybe she doesn't have such high power, but she is sure that she can have a good ending.

"Madam, you are distracted. What are you thinking about?" Zhou Jin observed carefully, held Gu Xiling's hand, and asked softly.

Just now, Gu Xiling seemed to be floating in the sky. For a moment, Zhou Jin felt very far away from her, as if she did not belong to him.

Gu Xiling was startled and smiled slightly, "I was thinking, if Gu Xirong hadn't snatched the Xie family's marriage, I would have been the one to marry into the Xie family. How would I deal with this situation?"

When Zhou Jin heard this, he held Gu Xiling's hand with a little more strength, "Although you are assuming, I am also very unhappy. You are my wife, and you will be my wife for all eternity."

Gu Xiling rolled her eyes when she heard this, "That's not necessarily true. If you're doing well, you're still thinking about the next life. If you're not doing well, you're disgusted with each other and hope you won't see each other in the next life."

Zhou Jin frowned slightly, and gently stroked the tip of Gu Xiling's nose with his slender fingers, "I understand, my lady, you are asking me to perform better!"

"If you say so, then so be it." Gu Xiling chuckled, "As for me, I'm just lazy. I've suffered too much and don't want to suffer anymore. You, don't mess with me in the future. If you are as confused as Xie Jin, I will never let you live a peaceful life."

Gu Xiling understood everything. If one person was not allowed to live well, she would make life difficult for everyone else.

The reason why Gu Xirong is in such a situation now is also the result of Gu Xiling's instigation. Who made Gu Xirong always want to step on her?

If Gu Xirong was sensible, Gu Xiling would not be distracted to deal with Gu Xirong because she was lazy.

But if Gu Xirong refuses to change her ways after repeated admonitions, Gu Xiling has a way to make her realize what it means to be too clever by your own good and end up shooting yourself in the foot.

Zhou Jin laughed loudly, "My dear, you can rest assured. When you married into the Changning Marquis's Mansion, did your grandmother and mother ever feel bad for you? In their hearts, you are my savior, my first wife, and a fellow bird who can share the ups and downs with me, and the wealth and adversity with me."

"My father, who was plotted against for his romantic love, had a concubine, Aunt Bai, who was courting death. The Changning Marquis's Mansion is as big as it is, and there are only four of us. There is more money in the family than can be spent, the farm has output, and there are many shops. Is there anything worth plotting against? Is it necessary to plot against us?"

Gu Xiling laughed in silence, "Your Highness is right. I am lucky to be able to marry into the Changning Marquis's Mansion. After so much hardship, I finally have my reward."

Zhou Jin embraced Gu Xiling and patted her back gently, "Everything will be sweet when you are with me in the future. Don't let your imagination run wild. We have many good days ahead of us!"

Gu Xiling smiled sweetly and leaned into Zhou Jin's arms, with a faint mint scent lingering around her nose, "I believe in the prince!"