Reborn to be replaced, remarried to the royal palace to raise children and train husband

Song hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't help but said, "Eunuch, the expenses in the mansion have been high in recent years, and I... I really have no other choice, so I will... I will..."

Mr. Gu interrupted her and said coldly: "You are not qualified to explain! Jiang's dowry is what she deserves, you have no right to occupy it!"

Song didn't dare to say anything else and could only lower her head in response.

Gu Qinlan took the dowry, looked at Zheng Dinglian gratefully, and said softly: "Thank you, my lord, for seeking justice for me."

Zheng Dinglian smiled slightly: "This is what I should do, you're welcome."

Gu Qinlan looked at Old Man Gu again and bowed: "Grandfather, I'm sorry to have worried you."

Old Master Gu sighed and patted her hand gently: "Qin Lan, you are a good child, and Song was just confused for a moment, don't take it to heart and make a fuss with her."

Gu Qinlan did not comment, just smiled and said nothing.

When I returned to the room, I still felt a little unbelievable, as if I had just dreamed.

She sat on a round stool made of mahogany, gently stroking the various precious jewelry on the table, her eyes sparkling with joy.

The maid Fu Yu ran into the room excitedly, with a smile on her face like a flower blooming in spring. She said anxiously: "Miss, do you know? The lady fainted from anger just now. Her appearance was really refreshing!"

Gu Qinlan smiled lightly, but there was still a trace of surprise in her eyes: "Really? She is so vulnerable."

"Yes, Miss, the Madam has never suffered such a loss before!" Fu Yu raised her voice, her face full of joy. "Miss, do you know? Just now in the main hall, you and the uncle argued with her so calmly. When the evidence was presented one by one, the Madam's face changed and she couldn't refute it at all."

Gu Qinlan nodded slightly and smiled.

"Miss, you are so amazing!" Fu Yu praised excitedly, "That lady, she is usually so arrogant, but today she lost in front of you. She must have been frightened by your courage and wisdom."

Gu Qinlan smiled and shook her head gently: "Fuyu, you know I didn't mean to embarrass her. It's just that my mother's dowry is what I deserve, and I can't let her continue to encroach on it."

"Miss, you are so kind." Fu Yu sighed, and the joy on her face was replaced by a trace of worry, "But, the lady is so vicious, she will definitely find a way to retaliate."

Gu Qinlan's eyes flashed with determination: "I know, but it won't be so easy for her to attack me again. Now, I have my mother's dowry, and I can use this property to secure a better future for myself."

Fu Yu listened with respect in her eyes: "Miss, you are so strong. But I am still worried about you."

"It's okay, Fu Yu." Gu Qinlan patted Fu Yu's hand and comforted her with a smile.

Hongye also came in at this time and said with a smile: "Miss, this time it is all thanks to Prince Duan, otherwise you probably wouldn't be able to get your dowry back so smoothly."

As soon as the words fell, Gu Qinlan frowned slightly, with a trace of confusion flashing across his face: "But, I have no intersection with him, why would he help me with this?"

Fu Yu handed Gu Qinlan a cup of fragrant tea and guessed, "Miss, maybe because you are about to get married, at this critical moment, he will naturally stand on your side."

Hongye shook her head gently and said, "Miss, don't you understand? Since Prince Duan is willing to help you, he must have some feelings for you. Otherwise, with his status and position, why would he wade into this muddy water?"

Gu Qinlan blushed when she heard this. She lowered her head, gently stroked the table with her fingers, and said, "Maybe, but I always feel that there must be something fishy about this."

She took a sip of tea and pondered for a moment. She was still a little confused, but she knew that now was not the time to dwell on this issue.

Hongye smiled and said, "Miss, why do you have to think so much? Since he helped you, you should express your gratitude. People in our mansion said that Prince Duan is handsome and elegant, and he makes people fall in love with him at first sight. Why don't you make something yourself to show your appreciation."

Gu Qinlan raised her head and looked at Hongye, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes, and said: "Okay, as you wish, I will personally make some thank you gifts. But don't tell others, I don't want this matter to spread all over the city."

Fu Yu and Hong Ye smiled at each other, nodded, and said, "Don't worry, Miss, we will keep it a secret."

Gu Qinlan scratched his head and said in a somewhat tangled tone: "What do you think is the most appropriate gift for me to give him?"

Hongye blinked and smiled, "Miss, why don't you make something yourself? This way, it will show your sincerity and make him feel your gratitude."

Fu Yu nodded in agreement: "Yes, Miss, your needlework is always excellent. The gift you made by hand will definitely surprise him."

Gu Qinlan thought about it for a moment and came up with an idea.

……

Early the next morning.

The sunlight shone through the window onto Gu Qinlan's bed, illuminating her beautiful face. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw the maid Fu Yu jumping into the room.

"Miss, Miss, are you awake?" Fu Yu ran to the bed excitedly, his face full of joy.

Gu Qinlan nodded slightly and said softly, "Wake up, Fu Yu, what makes you so happy?"

Fu Yu couldn't hide her joy and said, "Miss, do you know? The Ji family sent a betrothal gift to the third young lady!"

Gu Qinlan frowned slightly. She had expected this, but she didn't expect the Ji family to act so quickly. "Oh? What did they send?"

Fu Yu said with a proud look on her face, "They sent twenty loads of betrothal gifts, but they are very shabby, all empty things. Miss, do you think that the Ji family looks down on the Third Miss too much?"

Gu Qinlan smiled calmly and said, "This is not surprising. I know the character of the Ji family. They did this just to humiliate the Third Miss. I'm afraid that the Third Miss will have a hard time after she marries him."

……

In the Star Picking Garden on the other side.

Gu Qinlian lay on the bed sobbing, her tears wet the edge of the pillow, her shoulders trembling as if she had endured endless grievances.

The night grew darker, with only the red candle on the table emitting a faint light, illuminating her pale cheeks and moist eyes.

Outside the door, Song gently pushed the door open and walked in, her footsteps were so light that they were almost inaudible. She walked to the bed, sat down, and gently patted Gu Qinlian's back, her tone gentle but heavy: "Lian'er, don't be sad for him anymore!"

Looking at my daughter's red and swollen eyes, my heart ached.

Gu Qinlian raised her head, tears still in her eyes, but she forced a smile: "Mother, I'm fine, I just feel a little wronged."

Song frowned, sat down beside the bed, and held Gu Qinlian's hand: "Lian'er, the betrothal gift sent by the Ji family is indeed shabby. It is clearly humiliating you. Why don't you cancel the engagement and find someone else who is worthy of your lifelong trust?"