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

A box of thumb-sized sparkling pearls, a ruyi as smooth as jade, two gorgeous headbands inlaid with gold threads and beautiful jade, plus several pieces of delicate and smooth high-quality materials suitable for women of all ages.

The total value of this pile of precious items far exceeded any gifts Princess Duan had ever received.

Princess Duan's eyes flashed with surprise, but she refused to accept it. "That is my elder's deep affection for the younger generation. There is no reason to take back the gift."

Fu Yu smiled and said softly, "Madam, this is also an expression of filial piety to the elders. If you are unwilling to accept it, Madam will definitely feel uneasy."

Princess Duan seemed a little confused: "This..."

Originally, she wanted to please Gu Qinlan by giving gifts, but she didn't expect that after all this back and forth, she ended up getting the upper hand.

Grandma Zhang smiled and interrupted, "Old Madam, since it is Madam's filial piety, you might as well accept it. The elders care for the younger ones, and the younger ones respect the elders. This is such a beautiful scene. Even if it is spread out, it will only make people envious."

So Princess Duan asked Nanny Zhang to collect the gifts one by one.

After Fu Yu left, Princess Duan frowned and said, "It seems that giving gifts is not an option. I just gave her something, and she immediately gave me a more expensive gift in return. Isn't it obvious that she doesn't want to accept my kindness?"

Aunt Zhang still smiled and explained: "Old Madam, you may be wrong. Madam is a sensible and filial child. She knows that it is not easy for you to accumulate wealth, so she subsidizes you cleverly."

Princess Duan was a little confused: "Really?"

Aunt Zhang nodded affirmatively: "Of course it is true. Look at these gifts, each one is carefully selected. Not only can you use them, but there are also some that can be used as dowries for the two girls in the future. Madam, this is well-intentioned, and it is definitely not just a simple return of favor."

Princess Duan took a closer look and found that it was just as Nanny Zhang said. She couldn't help but smile: "Qin Lan is really considerate. I must have been blessed for several lifetimes to have such a good daughter-in-law."

Aunt Zhang immediately complimented her, "The old lady is blessed with great fortune. The days ahead will surely be filled with joy and happiness."

Princess Duan was overjoyed when she heard this, and she smiled so hard that the corners of her eyes curved into crescents.

At the same time, Zheng Huiyi personally visited Gu Qinlan's courtyard, holding the first exquisite handkerchief she had embroidered by herself.

"Sister-in-law, this is the first handkerchief I have embroidered with great care. I believe you will accept it, right?"

In the dead of night, Zheng Huiyi poured all her energy into the work. After two consecutive nights of hard work, her fingertips were almost scarred by needles.

However, her embroidery skills were still immature, so the moment she handed over the handkerchief, her heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

Gu Qinlan took the handkerchief with a smile and was about to appreciate it carefully, but Zheng Huiyi suddenly snatched it back.

"Forget it, sister-in-law, you'd better not accept this handkerchief. It's really not beautiful. I will embroider another one for you later."

Before she could finish her words, she turned around and tried to escape.

Gu Qinlan stopped her with a smile, took the handkerchief back into her hands, unfolded it and took a look. She raised her eyebrows slightly and said jokingly, "This embroidery is indeed not sophisticated enough."

Zheng Huiyi was so ashamed that she felt embarrassed.

"But the progress is remarkable." Gu Qinlan still smiled and gave affirmation, "You must have made great efforts."

Zheng Huiyi raised her head, her eyes sparkling, and asked, "Sister-in-law, have you really made a lot of progress?"

Gu Qinlan nodded firmly: "Indeed, I like it very much. This is the most sincere gift I have ever received."

Zheng Huiyi used to be an unambitious person. The fact that she could embroider such a handkerchief in such a short time was enough to show how much effort she put in.

Although the handkerchief is a little rough, the thought behind it is priceless.

Zheng Huiyi didn't expect that her gift would receive such high praise. With sweetness and excitement surging in her heart, she said sincerely: "Sister-in-law, you are so kind. Can I hug you?"

Gu Qinlan still smiled and nodded in agreement: "Of course."

Zheng Huiyi couldn't wait to stretch out her arms and hugged Gu Qinlan tightly. Breathing in the faint fragrance emanating from the other person, she felt extremely peaceful in her heart.

At this moment, Zheng Huaiyu hurried over with the cakes he made himself. Seeing how close they were, he couldn't help but feel jealous: "Aunt, you go hold grandma, and I'll hold my mother."

Gu Qinlan looked at the two women who were hugging him tightly on both sides, feeling neither amused nor helpless.

"Let me go quickly. If you keep entangled me like this, I will be strangled to death."

Zheng Huaiyu glared at Zheng Huiyi and said, "Aunt, my mother told you to let go quickly because you are strangling her."

Zheng Huiyi snorted in dissatisfaction: "My sister-in-law is not talking about me. I came first, and you should be the one to loosen up."

At this delicate moment, the relationship between the aunt and niece seemed to be shaky.

Gu Qinlan shook her head helplessly: "I'll count to three, and you guys let go at the same time, or I'll really get mad."

In front of Gu Qinlan, Zheng Huiyi and Zheng Huaiyu moved like a pair of lively little rabbits. Halfway through counting, they suddenly retracted their hands as quickly as springs, and then sat down upright, with innocent smiles on their faces, expecting praise.

Gu Qinlan gently pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Can you guys be a little more normal? Just like in the past, you're so natural. The way you are now is a little too much for me to bear."

Zheng Huiyi's eyes curved as she answered gently, "In the past, I was young and ignorant and didn't know how to be close to my sister-in-law. From now on, we will be close to each other more often, and you will gradually get used to it."

Zheng Huaiyu nodded repeatedly, expressing his strong agreement with his sister's words.

She had already made up her mind that in the future, no matter big or small, she would come to her mother to increase her presence.

Gu Qinlan felt a splitting headache: "You two, calm down for a moment. I understand your purpose and your anxiety. But can you not be so anxious for the time being?"

"I have a lot of things to deal with right now. I'm very busy. Can you understand?"

The two nodded in unison: "We understand, we promise not to disturb mother (sister-in-law)!"

The purpose of their trip was to deepen their relationship with their mother (sister-in-law), so how could it possibly affect her?

Gu Qinlan's mouth twitched, and he changed his strategy: "Will you listen to my advice in the future?"

The two nodded without hesitation: "Of course we will listen."

Gu Qinlan smiled and said, "Then you should be obedient and stop disturbing me so often in the future."

The two of them immediately showed dissatisfied expressions.

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, with a sly look in her eyes: "Didn't you just say you would listen to me? Are you lying to me?"

The two were speechless for a moment.

Gu Qinlan looked at their helpless and naughty expressions and couldn't help laughing: "Okay, I was just teasing you. But what I said just now was serious. I am really busy recently and don't want to be disturbed."