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

She hopes to marry someone of similar financial status to the Zheng family. She doesn't ask for him to help the family, but at least he won't have to worry about her.

With this plan, she became more cautious in her behavior. For example, at this moment, although she was curious about the scenery outside, she would never lift the curtain to look. Although the capital was vast, who knew if someone would happen to see their family's motorcade?

She didn't want to be affected by her bad reputation before she had even established a firm foothold in the capital.

For a girl, reputation is of vital importance. Look at my sister-in-law's younger sister. Because of her promiscuous behavior before marriage, she was despised by her husband's family after marriage and even became the laughing stock of the entire Jindu.

As fame lingered in her mind, her thoughts drifted to her own rough fate and the kind-hearted Miss Zhao.

Her heart was filled with infinite gratitude towards her sister-in-law.

In that thorny incident, my sister-in-law handled it perfectly, without leaking any information. Otherwise, she would not only have difficulty finding a home, but might even have been subjected to ruthless public attacks and would have been hard to escape.

Just as Zheng Huiyi was immersed in her own thoughts, the carriage slowly stopped.

"elder sister!"

Zhao Qingyu lifted her skirt and ran quickly towards Gu Qinlan who was just getting out of the carriage.

As Gu Qinlan stepped out of the car, she was warmly hugged by Zhao Qingyu.

"Sister, I miss you all the time. I learned that you were going to move to the capital, and I looked forward to your arrival day and night. By the way, sister, I heard that Jindu has been captured by refugees. Are you safe? I have been anxious these days, like an ant on a hot pot. Father and brother sent people to Jindu many times to inquire about the news, but to no avail. I was so anxious that I had blisters on the corners of my mouth."

Zhao Qingyu pointed to the corner of his mouth and said, "Look, the scar is still there."

Gu Qinlan felt a warm feeling in her heart as she looked at the lively Zhao Qingyu.

Zhao Qingyu wanted to continue talking, but Lord Zhao and Madam Zhao came over and said, "Okay, Qingyu, stop talking and let your sister rest her ears."

Mrs. Zhao smiled and walked forward, holding Gu Qinlan's hand tightly, her eyes full of love: "My eldest daughter is so beautiful, even more outstanding than Qingyu described."

As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Zhao formally accepted Gu Qinlan as her adopted daughter.

Gu Qinlan immediately bowed to the Zhao couple and said, "My daughter Qinlan pays respects to my adoptive father and mother."

"Well, well, my good boy, get up."

The Zhao couple laughed so hard that they couldn't stop. Mrs. Zhao helped Gu Qinlan up and put two exquisite jade bracelets on her wrists: "I picked these specially for you. Wear them for fun. I'll get you something better later."

Knowing that Gu Qinlan had lost her mother's love since she was young, Mrs. Zhao felt full of pity for her. In addition, she had saved her daughter's life and protected her daughter's reputation, so Mrs. Zhao cared for her as if she were her own daughter.

Gu Qinlan felt this sincere emotion, and her eyes could not help but redden: "Thank you, mother. It's great to have your care and love."

Mrs. Zhao immediately felt distressed and held Gu Qinlan's hand tightly.

Zhao Qingyu ran over with a smile and held Gu Qinlan's other hand.

Although Mrs. Zhao recognized her new daughter, she did not forget Princess Duan and others. She was good at socializing, and her words flowed like flowing water, making people feel like spring breeze.

Princess Duan was not good at socializing, and faced with Madam Zhao's enthusiasm, she didn't know how to respond except to smile foolishly. Fortunately, Liang was very witty and cleverly took over the conversation and responded appropriately.

The group entered the Zhao family's home, where the host was properly arranged in a comfortable and elegant guest room, while the servants had other arrangements.

The Zhao family’s mansion is spacious enough, otherwise, with so many people suddenly pouring in, they really don’t know how to properly arrange them.

The Zhao family attached great importance to Gu Qinlan. They prepared the best items for her and arranged the banquet impeccably.

Both families were eager to get along, so the atmosphere was naturally very harmonious.

After a sumptuous banquet, Gu Qinlan and Zheng Huiyi were pulled by Zhao Qingyu to his yard to continue their happy gathering.

Zhao Qingyu dismissed all the maids and then hugged Zheng Huiyi tightly, his eyes full of joy of reunion.

"Sister Zheng, I finally see you again."

Just now, she didn't dare to have too much contact with Zheng Huiyi. Her parents had repeatedly told her to bury that past completely.

Zheng Huiyi breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought you had already developed a grudge against me."

Zhao Qingyu replied: "How is that possible? We are close friends who have experienced life and death together!"

Gu Qinlan turned around and asked Zheng Huiyi: "Have you understood?"

Zheng Huiyi nodded solemnly: "Qing Yu and I just met today."

The two girls smiled at each other and did not mention anything about their past experiences, as if they had never happened.

The Zheng family stayed at the Zhao residence for only one night before preparing to leave.

After all, a large family of more than 200 people cannot live in someone else's home for a long time.

In addition, the Zheng family’s mansion is not far from the Zhao family’s mansion.

Madam Zhao repeatedly tried to persuade them to stay: "Why don't you let the servants in the mansion go and make arrangements first, and then move in after everything is ready?"

Zhao Qingyu also said reluctantly: "Yes, sister, just settle down here. Mother has prepared an elegant courtyard for you, and you haven't seen it yet."

The Zhao family sincerely regarded Gu Qinlan as their adopted daughter and specially prepared a quiet courtyard for her in the mansion in case she could return to her parents' home to live in the future.

Gu Qinlan was filled with gratitude, but still said firmly: "Mother, Qingyu, the New Year is coming soon. If we don't tidy up the house soon, I'm afraid we won't have a peaceful New Year. When I have taken care of everything in the house, I will come to kowtow to my parents and officially acknowledge them as my relatives."

Madam Zhao held her hand tightly and responded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, I'm waiting for you to kowtow. You have just arrived in the capital, and many matters are still unclear. If you don't mind, I can send two capable maids to help you, how about that?"

Gu Qinlan immediately smiled and agreed happily: "That's great. I'm worried that I'm not experienced enough in the world and might make mistakes. The maids under mother's command must be very talented. I'm very grateful."

Although she knew very well that she could handle these matters properly, she was naturally happy to accept the Zhao family's kindness and would repay them in the future.

Emotions are something that are meant to be mutual, and they can only grow deeper through frequent interactions.

Otherwise, even if they are connected by blood, they may drift apart.

So, when Gu Qinlan and the Zheng family left, they took with them two of Madam Zhao's most capable maids.

The Zheng family’s mansion is not far from the Zhao family’s, but the location is slightly inferior.

The Zhao family had been officials for generations. Zhao's father was a third-rank official, and his brothers also held great power in the court. In addition, the old man of the Zhao family had been the imperial tutor of the previous emperor, so the Zhao family's status in the capital was naturally very prominent. The Zhao Mansion was located next to the imperial palace, in the center of the city.

The status of the Zheng family was not low, but military officials were always inferior to civil officials. In addition, the Zheng family had always upheld the family motto of "keeping a low profile", so although the Zheng family's house in the south of the capital was not inhabited by ordinary people, it was inferior to the Zhao family.