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

Gu Xiling saw Nanny Song coming over to her mother-in-law and asked softly, "Nanny Song, can you tell me why mother wants me to come?"

Nanny Song felt that this was not a confidential matter and there was no need to hide it. She smiled and said, "The guards who escorted Lord Yu have returned and brought the gift from Major General Xie Jin. Lord Yu did not know what the other party meant and did not dare to accept it."

Hearing this, Gu Xiling was slightly stunned. Her mind was in a whirlwind. As soon as she walked out of Zizhu Courtyard, she figured it out.

How could Xie Jin, that rough guy, think of sending a gift to Yu Chengzhi, who had nothing to do with him at all?

Haha, it must have been Gu Xirong who asked someone to send it in the name of Xie Jin.

It was the same purpose as hers, which was to show goodwill to Chengzhi.

However, compared with Zhou Jin, Xie Jin and Yu Chengzhi had no connection, so it is no wonder that Yu Chengzhi did not dare to accept him.

At the gate of the main courtyard, Gu Xiling met Zhou Jin who came rushing over.

Lai Fu stepped forward and saluted, respecting Gu Xiling from the bottom of his heart, "Greetings to the Madam of the Crown Prince."

"Laifu, no need to be polite." Gu Xiling said softly, looking at Zhou Jin with a smile, "It's cold in the morning and evening, please take care of yourself, my lord."

If it were in the past, Zhou Jin could have pretended not to hear it without any psychological burden.

But now Zhou Jin learned that Gu Xiling had done so many things, and everything was for him.

Zhou Jin was touched, but also lacked confidence.

Zhou Jin's arrogant personality was mostly due to his family background and talent, but it did not mean that he was ignorant of etiquette or gratitude.

He cupped his hands, bowed his head slightly, and saluted Gu Xiling, "Gu, you are so thoughtful, thank you."

Gu Xiling smiled, "This is Xiling's duty, but it's not in vain to be able to get a thank you from the prince."

One in front and one behind, they entered the main courtyard.

Song asked the guards to repeat Yu Chengzhi's words word for word.

When Zhou Jin heard that Wang Shiwen also gave gifts, he felt ashamed.

He was only concerned about his colleagues and friends, but he was just worrying and did nothing!

If it weren't for the ceremony prepared by Gu Xiling, he would definitely be misunderstood by his colleagues!

They were all civil servants and had no connection with Xie Jin.

Zhou Jin gritted his teeth secretly when he thought of the only interaction he had with Xie Jin.

Damn brother-in-law!

What's even more embarrassing is that he actually had a crush on Gu Xirong before, and was secretly sad and resentful because Gu Xirong married someone else.

I originally thought that Gu Xirong was forced, but the fact was just the opposite.

Gu Xirong had long since abandoned their former friendship and embraced another man.

Zhou Jin still felt upset. It was not that he liked Gu Xirong very much, but he felt that such an outstanding person like him was despised and could not compare to a warrior like Xie Jin.

This made the aloof Zhou Jin quite unhappy.

"We have no connection with Xie Jin. Xie Jin gave us two hundred taels of silver, which is not a small amount. No wonder Brother Yu didn't dare to accept it."

Song nodded, "Then should Lord Yu accept the silver or not?"

"No!"

"No!"

Gu Xiling and Zhou Jin spoke in unison, turning their heads to look at each other.

When Song saw her son and daughter-in-law looking at each other, there was no more annoyance or impatience in their eyes.

In this way, it is not far from expressing feelings through eyes.

"Why do you say no?" Zhou Jin asked. He wanted to hear Gu Xiling's opinion.

He has been reflecting these days.

Gu Xiling definitely didn't let Lai Fu "kidnap" him from the palace gate by chance. This move was enough to prove that Gu Xiling was very accurate in judging the situation.

Gu Xiling smiled. Everything Xie Jin did from now on would cost him his head.

Now that Lord Yu has accepted Xie Jin's silver, he must repay Xie Jin's favor in the future, and that means more than just repaying three hundred taels of silver.

If you don't return the kindness of helping someone in need, your character will be criticized.

But this cannot be said now. After all, Xie Jin has not done those things yet.

"Since Lord Yu can't figure out why Xie Jin gave him the silver, he must also be curious about why Xie Jin gave him the silver. Why don't you ask Lai Fu to return the silver to Xie Jin and see what Xie Jin says?"

Zhou Jin nodded, "We really have no connection with Xie Jin, so we can't accept this money. After all, it's easy to accept money, but it's too difficult to repay a favor."

Just at this moment, Changning Marquis Zhou Ze came in.

As soon as he came in, he saw Zhou Jin here and his face immediately darkened.

Seeing this, Song smiled and said, "My Lord, don't be angry yet. There is something important, let Jin'er handle it..."

Changning Marquis Zhou Ze was stunned for a moment, and instantly stopped caring about Zhou Jin coming out of the ancestral hall without permission.

He sat on a beard stool, squinting his eyes slightly and stroking his beautiful beard.

Song, Gu Xiling, and Zhou Jin saw Marquis Changning's reaction and guessed that something was wrong.

The three of them didn't ask any questions, but looked at Marquis Changning with burning eyes.

"My Lord, what is so special about Xie Jin?" Song couldn't help but ask. There were some things she couldn't understand.

It was so despicable that Gu Xirong would rather die than marry into the Marquis of Changning's Mansion, and choose to marry into the impoverished Xie family.

Why?

Changning Marquis Zhou Ze glanced at his son Zhou Jin, then glanced at Gu Xiling, and finally said slowly: "Xie Jin has become a disciple of Uncle Li."

"Ah?" The three of them were shocked and couldn't understand.

Since they have already become Li Guojiu's disciples, why is it necessary to send someone to deliver Cheng Yi to the official who wrote the manifesto to punish the traitors?

You must know that this “traitor” is Uncle Li!

In official circles, sitting on the fence is a big taboo!

Zhou Jin's expression was solemn, and he gritted his teeth secretly, "This silver cannot be accepted. Lai Fu, send the silver to the Xie family now."

"Wait!" Gu Xiling spoke out to stop him.

This time it was the other three who looked puzzled. The silver must be returned and must not be accepted.

"Why? Xie Jin has become Li's running dog. If Brother Yu accepts the money, there will be more trouble in the future." Zhou Jin's tone was dissatisfied and he hated Xie Jin even more.

Gu Xiling had a gentle face and a calm temperament. She said slowly, "This silver cannot be sent to the Xie Mansion, but to Xie Jin."

"Isn't this the same?" Zhou Jin was puzzled. He asked the Marquis and his wife's question.

Gu Xiling shook her head. "It's different. Even if Xie Jin is eager to climb up, he won't be so blatant as to sit on the fence. This two hundred taels of silver Cheng Yi may not be a gift from Xie Jin."

Zhou Jin was shocked, "Gu, you don't think this was done by Gu Xirong, do you?"

"What do you think?" Gu Xiling rolled her eyes playfully and snorted, "But it's no wonder. The prince certainly wouldn't believe that Sister Rong, who is so smart, gentle and lovely, would do such a stupid thing."

Even in front of your parents-in-law, you have to be nice when necessary.

Otherwise, how could he show his nervousness and concern for Zhou Jin?

Zhou Jin was embarrassed by Gu Xiling's "humph", his ears turned slightly red, and he turned his head to look away.

Pretend you didn't hear it and pretend what happened before never happened.

Song smiled and said, "When you ask Lai Fu to return the money, take careful note of how Xie Jin responded."

Lai Fu took the silver and waited near Xie's house.

The sun sets and night gradually falls.

Finally, before dark, Xie Jin, who was full of vigor and vigor, appeared.

Just as he was about to enter the door, Lai Fu stepped forward and said, "Xie Shaojiang, wait a minute. I am Lai Fu, the long-time attendant of the son of the Marquis of Changning. The mansion sent me two hundred taels of silver as a gift. Lord Yu Chengzhi appreciates it. Thank you for your kindness and let me return the two hundred taels of silver as a gift."

When Xie Jin heard that the mansion was actually sending a gift to the demoted Yu Chengzhi, his dark and handsome face was stunned, and then the smile on his face disappeared completely.