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

When we arrived at the main courtyard, we could already hear Gu Xiling talking to her mother.

As for my father, he spoke a few words from time to time, seeming a little lacking in confidence.

Zhou Jin came in, bowed to his parents, walked to sit next to Gu Xiling, and smiled.

He gently held Gu Xiling's hand, but Gu Xiling dodged it.

Are you still angry?

I’ve invited you to dinner, but you’re still angry?

Gu Xiling said to the servants in the room, "It's afternoon now. I will serve my mother, father, and husband for dinner today. Nanny Song, Xiulan, you stay at the door."

"Yes." Xiulan now followed Gu Xiling's words without hesitation.

Nanny Song looked at the Marquis's wife, after all, her master was the Marquis's wife!

Song nodded to Nanny Song and waved gently.

It must be a very important matter that makes her daughter-in-law attach so much importance to it. Song calmed down and waited for her daughter-in-law's report.

After the servant left, Zhou Jin chuckled, "Xi Ling, what are you up to? You're so mysterious, it aroused my curiosity."

Song and Marquis Changning also looked over.

The smile on Gu Xiling's face disappeared, and her expression was serious at this time, "Father, we are a family. This matter concerns the Changning Marquis Mansion, Xiling cannot make the decision on her own."

"I would rather the news I got was false than to have any major setbacks happen to my father. I hope that my father will not blame me for Xiling's sincerity."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ze, the Marquis of Changning, who had been indifferent, immediately sat up straight and collected his thoughts, "Xi Ling, if you have something to say, just tell me."

There was also a little more spirit in Song's eyes, and she was more looking forward to what Gu Xiling would say.

Gu Xiling stood up and bowed to the elders before slowly saying, "The prince was suspicious of Aunt Bai's sudden return to the mansion, but he had to compile agricultural books on weekdays and had no time to care about other things. So he asked Xiling to investigate."

Zhou Jin was stunned. When did he say this to Gu Xiling?

After hearing Gu Xiling's solemn words, Zhou Jin almost believed it!

If you think about it carefully, no.

Marquis Changning's eyes passed over Zhou Jin and fell on Gu Xiling, "So what did you find out?"

Gu Xiling was neither humble nor arrogant, and had a reasoned argument, "Father, Xiling found out that my sister Gu Xirong sent her maid Xiuzhen to the farm in the eastern suburbs of Changning Marquis's mansion to meet Aunt Bai. In exchange for one thousand taels of silver, she presented Aunt Bai's petition in blood to the Marquis."

When Marquis Changning heard this, he was slightly stunned, but then he breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, we didn’t find anything deeper.

Song frowned, "I remember your sister Gu Xirong married into the Xie family. Could it be that she has fallen to the point of blackmailing a concubine? Didn't she have a dowry?"

Gu Xiling shook her head. "Sister Rong's money was used for business. The Xie family does need money, but that's not the point. This is what Sister Rong told me in person. Even if it's true, I know it's only half the truth. She won't tell the other half."

When Zhou Jin heard Gu Xiling mention Gu Xirong's name, he became nervous. Was Gu Xiling trying to tell on someone else?

Hearing this, Song and Marquis Changning were both stunned, "Then what is the other half of the truth?"

Gu Xiling replied, "I asked Madam Gu to get some money, and I found out last night. I don't know how Sister Rong knew that Aunt Bai was extremely confident of regaining her favor, and could even make Father obey her."

"Nonsense!" Changning Marquis Zhou Ze immediately scolded, "Xi Ling, don't talk nonsense."

Even three years ago, before that incident happened, he did not listen to Bai Youlan.

He's not that confused yet!

After all, he is just obsessed with beauty, not confused!

Song was also stunned. She looked at the Marquis and her son Zhou Jin, then thought of her mother-in-law on the farm, and felt that Gu Xiling was making a fuss out of nothing.

However, Song was quite touched by her daughter-in-law's protectiveness.

"Xi Ling, Aunt Bai is quite capable, but the Marquis is still a stickler for rules. It is impossible for him to obey Aunt Bai's every word and do whatever she says."

Marquis Changning looked at his wife, Song, with gratitude, because at least at this time, she spoke a fair word for him.

He appears calm on the surface, but is extremely embarrassed on the inside. He was actually accused by his daughter-in-law in person of being blinded by lust and losing face.

Zhou Jin's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly tugged at the corner of Gu Xiling's clothes, "Father wouldn't do that, Xiling, don't think too much."

Seeing this, Gu Xiling sighed, "I wish I was overthinking it, but Sister Rong is so sure about what she said, I can't help but take it seriously."

Zhou Jin frowned, "Maybe this is just a joke from Madam Xie. After all, she and you are not on good terms."

Marquis Changning said nothing, and his eyes and expression showed that he didn't believe it either.

Song, on the other hand, was skeptical about Gu Xiling's words. She knew her daughter-in-law too well and knew she would never talk nonsense.

"Xi Ling, why are you so sure that what Gu Xirong said is true? I don't care about these things, but the Marquis must know the truth."

Gu Xiling was about to speak when Zhou Jin spoke first: "Father, Mother, Xiling said that I asked her to investigate. If she said or did something wrong, you can punish your son."

After hearing this, Marquis Changning, who had originally had a solemn expression, looked at Zhou Jin with an indescribable look.

He hasn't said anything yet, humph! This brat has already started to protect him!

After getting married, he didn't forget his mother, but he forgot his father!

Seeing the Marquis being humiliated, Song held up a handkerchief to cover her lips, "Jin'er, your father has always been magnanimous and generous, not fussy about small matters, and has the potential to be a prime minister, with a big heart."

Marquis Changning was speechless. Could it be that in order to protect Gu Xiling, he had started to lie with his eyes open?

He admitted that he was talented, loyal to the court and diligent in his work, but to say that he had the qualities to be a prime minister was an exaggeration.

"Speak now. Considering your sincerity towards the Marquis' Mansion, if you are right, you will be rewarded. If you are wrong, I will not hold you accountable. Xiling, how do you think?"

Gu Xiling smiled sweetly, "Thank you, father, for your magnanimity, and thank you, mother and husband, for your protection. Xiling is not just talking nonsense, but has a basis."

"Sister Rong believes in her dreams. For example, some things she dreams about are often true. Although she didn't say it openly, I can guess it."

Gu Xiling went to great lengths to avoid worrying too much, but luckily she learned in advance that Gu Xirong had been reborn, so it was not difficult to guess what Gu Xirong was thinking!

Marquis Changning's eyes were full of suspicion, and he didn't believe it at all. "Nonsense, Gu, don't talk nonsense, don't talk about supernatural powers."

Zhou Jin also found this ridiculous, as they had agreed not to bring up the past.

But Gu Xiling was different. Not only did she bring up old issues, rehashed old things, and talked nonsense, she even brought it up in front of her parents, which made Zhou Jin a little angry.

Gu Xiling might be getting too proud of her favor. Should he ignore her for a while?

"Xi Ling, I was wrong, isn't that enough? Gu Xirong has already been blown away in my heart like a gust of wind, and now there is no trace of her!"

Just when Marquis Changning and Zhou Jin were blaming Gu Xiling, Song, who had been frowning, suddenly had a flash in her eyes, her wide eyes narrowed slightly, and her voice was cold.

"I see! I see! That's why! That makes sense!"