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

Chapter 194

Although Gu Yunshu was young, she was very sensitive and caught Princess Xueying's gaze, which seemed... seemed unfriendly.

She had heard that Princess Xueying was loved by the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother and His Majesty, and she must not offend Princess Xueying.

She was very nervous and gently tugged at Second Aunt's sleeve, "Second Aunt."

Gu Xiling took Gu Yunshu's cold little hand and said, "Follow me, don't be afraid, don't walk around."

"Hmm!" Gu Yunshu felt the warm hand of her second aunt and gradually calmed down.

Gu Xiling didn't want to look at Princess Xueying any longer, but it seemed that this princess still held a grudge!

What a petty person.

In order to avoid trouble, Gu Xiling was very cautious.

Beside the queen stood ladies of high status, surrounding her and walking together on the stone steps of Jinshan.

This is an opportunity to enjoy the autumn scenery, and also a blessing.

The closer the lady is to the Empress, the more favored she is to the royal family, and the more important she is to the loyal ministers and their families in the court.

Gu Xiling did not move forward, ready to follow the crowd.

"Is the wife of the Marquis of Changning here?" The Queen asked with a chuckle, glancing around and seeing Gu Xiling a few feet away.

Everyone was stunned, feeling envious and jealous.

But think about it, that is the Changning Marquis Mansion, and it deserves the Queen's attention.

Gu Xiling was stunned. She didn't expect the Queen to call her name. She quickly responded, "Queen, I am here."

Everyone made way for Gu Xiling to pass.

Gu Xiling was worried about Gu Yunshu, so she led Gu Yunshu over and said, "I, your servant Gu, pay my respects to the Queen and Princess Xueying."

Gu Yunshu did not dare to speak, but followed her aunt's example and bowed and greeted.

"No need to be polite!" The Queen smiled. "I heard that you are good at martial arts and have a strong body. I will need your help to climb the mountain later."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiling quickly replied modestly: "It is my honor!"

The Queen was very pleased with Gu Xiling's respect and was willing to praise Gu Xiling for knowing when to advance and when to retreat. "Whose pretty girl is this?"

Gu Xiling smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, this is my niece, Gu Yunshu, from the Jingyang Marquis's residence. Yunshu, I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

Gu Yunshu's nervous little face turned a little pale, but when she saw her second aunt's calm demeanor and the queen's kind eyes, she felt that it wasn't that scary.

The rules he learned in his daily life seemed to be engraved in his mind. Gu Yunshu bowed respectfully, "Yunshu pays respects to the Queen!"

The Queen smiled and nodded, "She's a good child. The girl from the Jingyang Marquis's mansion is gentle and virtuous, very good!"

Following the Queen Mother's praise, many ladies' attention shifted from Gu Xiling to Gu Yunshu.

The little girl was cute and tall, and a bit like Gu Xiling, the wife of the Marquis of Changning.

It is said that nieces look like their aunts, and it is absolutely true.

Although he has excellent looks and a good family background, it is rare for him to receive praise from the Queen Mother at such a young age.

However, Gu Xiling does not have a very good reputation in the capital. To be able to make the aloof and noble Prince of Changning afraid of his wife, Gu Xiling must have some extraordinary means.

It would not be good if this niece's personality became like Gu Xiling's.

Those who can come to accompany the Queen to enjoy the autumn are all first-class nobles and families of loyal ministers.

Therefore, when these people choose a wife, they not only look at her background, but also her temperament.

In their eyes, Gu Xiling's "virtue" was not real, and this also affected Gu Yunshu.

The Queen continued to climb the mountain. Princess Xueying's eyes kept sweeping towards Gu Xiling on the other side, and Gu Yunshu beside Gu Xiling.

Climbing the mountain and chatting.

It was a clear autumn day with fresh air. The Queen rarely came out of the palace and was in a particularly good mood.

However, I have been doing little exercise for many years, and when I was climbing the mountain and talking, I became a little out of breath after a while.

The Queen's eyes looked over, and Gu Xiling understood, "Queen, I will support you!"

"Thank you." The Queen put her arm on Gu Xiling's arm.

The female officials and guards behind him were alert and suspicious.

With Gu Xiling's support, the Queen felt much more relaxed. "As expected of someone who has practiced Kung Fu, I feel a lot more relaxed with your support."

"Just relax, Your Majesty." Gu Xiling chuckled, "There's a pavilion in front of us, Your Majesty, would you like to rest for a while?"

The Queen nodded, "Yes, when I was young, I could climb to the top of the mountain in one breath, but now I can't do that anymore. Not only do I need someone to support me, but I also have to rest twice in between."

Gu Xiling comforted him, "It's such a high mountain, I have to rest halfway."

Princess Xueying reached out and supported the Queen on the other side, "Mother, I will support you too."

The Queen smiled and asked Gu Xiling to support her on one side and Princess Xueying to support her on the other side, "Okay, I'll have to work hard for you two today!"

Gu Xiling's eyes met with Princess Xueying's. She had a gentle smile on her face, but what she was thinking in her mind were different.

Last time, it was because of Gu Xiling that she was not only scolded by her mother and grandmother, but also confined to her house.

His favorite storybook was burned, and the people who served him were also dealt with.

This was the first time the Empress and the Queen Mother punished her after her father died in battle and her mother passed away.

"Sister Gu grew up in the countryside. Who did you learn martial arts from? I also learned some fancy moves when I was young. I would like to ask Sister Gu for some advice when I have time."

The Queen's heart skipped a beat. The reason why she called Gu Xiling to her side today was not only to show her favor, but also to ease the relationship between Gu Xiling and Princess Xueying.

But before she could even open her mouth, Xueying wanted to compete with Gu Xiling in martial arts.

Is Xueying going to act up again?

"For a girl, the most important thing is to be virtuous, not to jump around and fight. You are just like a monkey, don't make a fool of yourself outside. Gu, don't argue with Xueying."

Gu Xiling's smile became even warmer when she heard this. How could she care about it in such an occasion?

"Your Majesty is a role model for women all over the world. Xiling will keep your teachings in mind."

The Queen Mother nodded, and when she saw that Princess Xueying didn't say anything, she pinched Princess Xueying's arm with her fingers under her sleeve.

Princess Xueying smiled and said, "My mother is right. I will definitely change in the future."

Gu Yunshu carefully observed his second aunt and Princess Xueying, and was worried for his second aunt.

Someone had already cleaned the pavilion in advance, and the stone benches were covered with brightly colored blankets.

The Queen Mother sat down and also invited the people around her to sit down and rest.

As for those outside the pavilion, they could only stand or spread a towel on the ground and sit on the steps.

Gu Yunshu followed her second aunt and sat on the stone bench, secretly rejoicing in her heart. It was so nice to follow her second aunt. She didn't have to stand or sit on the steps.

After resting for about half a cup of tea, we continued climbing the mountain.

The Queen's physical strength is indeed not good enough.

The higher he climbed, the heavier his body became, and almost all of his weight was on Gu Xiling's arms.

Gu Xiling was fine, with some sweat on her forehead, but Princess Xueying couldn't bear it and was replaced by a female official.

Princess Xueying's eyes still swept over Gu Xiling from time to time, with ill intentions.