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

Fu Yu and Hong Ye looked at each other in bewilderment. They could not help but step forward and approach Gu Qinlan. Fu Yu was the first to ask, "Princess, regarding the gift this time, are you really going to use the prince's private seal to get something from the private vault? This has never happened before."

Gu Qinlan frowned slightly, looked at Fu Yu firmly, and said in a serious tone: "As the Crown Prince's Consort of Prince Duan's Mansion, I naturally have to consider the reputation of Prince Duan's Mansion. If the return gift is too shabby, not only will it make my husband's family laugh at us, but it will also make my family look down on us. I do this to protect the dignity of Prince Duan's Mansion."

Hongye bit her lip lightly and said worriedly, "Princess, but if you do this, will the prince be angry if he knows? After all, the private storehouse is his private place. It's probably not appropriate for you to use it directly like this."

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, patted Hongye's hand, and said, "Don't worry, I know the prince's character. He is a sensible person, as long as I explain it clearly, he will understand me. Besides, I won't take too much, I will just pick some suitable items to show the style of Prince Duan's Mansion."

Fu Yu hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Princess, what about your dowry? After all, your dowry is very generous, enough to support this return ceremony."

Gu Qinlan shook her head slightly, with a firm look in her eyes: "I don't want to use my dowry. My stepmother from my mother's family has always wanted to publicize my dowry. If I use it this time, she will definitely publicize it in front of everyone and make me lose face. I can't let her succeed."

Hongye couldn't help but sigh, and said with emotion: "Princess, it's really not easy for you. You have to maintain the dignity of Prince Duan's Mansion, and deal with the calculations of your mother's family."

Gu Qinlan patted Hongye's hand gently and said with a smile: "It's okay. As long as you are by my side, I have the confidence to get through this difficult time. Now, let's go to the private vault of the deceased master and take a look."

Before leaving, Gu Qinlan turned around and told Hongye, "Go get the prince's private seal. Don't make any mistakes."

Hongye replied, "Yes, Princess," and left quickly.

Gu Qinlan looked at Hongye's back and nodded slightly. After Hongye found the private seal, the master and his servants walked towards Zheng Dinglian's yard with their heads held high.

At this time, Bailu, Jingzhe, Guyu and Mangzhong heard that the Crown Prince's Consort was coming, and they were standing in a row with their heads lowered, waiting to greet Gu Qinlan.

Not long after, Gu Qinlan, supported by her maid Hongye, slowly walked into Zheng Dinglian's yard.

Gu Qinlan wore a lavender silk dress embroidered with delicate plum blossoms, which made her look both dignified and elegant. Her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, her temperament was outstanding, and she had a faint smile on her face.

Seeing the four people standing in the yard in an orderly manner, Gu Qinlan nodded with satisfaction and said kindly, "All of you, get up."

The four of them stood up in a hurry and looked at Gu Qinlan with gratitude. Bai Lu couldn't help but say, "Princess, we were concubines before, and now we are maids. It is our honor to meet you."

Gu Qinlan smiled gently and said, "You were concubines before, and now you are maids, but in my eyes, you are all maids of Prince Duan's Mansion, and there is no difference in status. As long as you behave yourself and work diligently, I will naturally not treat you unfairly."

Jingzhe couldn't help but ask: "Prince's Consort, why are you so kind to us?"

Gu Qinlan's eyes were firm, and she said, "Because I believe that people are all made of flesh and blood. Although you are of low status, you also have feelings and dignity. I just want you to live a peaceful life and no longer be burdened by your status."

Gu Yu's eyes were filled with tears. She said, "Princess, we have no way to repay your kindness. We can only express our gratitude by serving you wholeheartedly."

Gu Qinlan patted Guyu's hand and said, "Okay, stop crying. You are all good children. I will take good care of you."

Seeing this, Hongye couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Princess, although the four of them have become maids, they still have many concerns in their hearts. Can you give them a chance to start over and make up for the regrets in their hearts?"

Gu Qinlan pondered for a moment and said, "Hongye, you are right. I will give you a chance. From today on, the four of you will be responsible for managing this courtyard. If you do a good job, I will promote you to stewards. Are you willing?"

The four of them were overjoyed and quickly knelt down and said, "Yes! We will definitely do our best to live up to the expectations of the Crown Prince and Consort."

Gu Qinlan nodded and said, "Okay, then I look forward to your performance."

After Gu Qinlan dismissed the four people, he led Fu Yu and hurried to the private vault.

It was an ancient vermilion wooden door with two copper locks hanging on it, making it look particularly tight.

The person in charge of guarding the private vault of Prince Duan, Zheng Dinglian, is a maid named Shuangjiang, who is deeply trusted by the prince.

Frost stood in front of the door with a serious look on his face, as if he had been waiting for a long time.

"Greetings, Princess. Please stay, Princess. You are not allowed to enter the private vault."

Gu Qinlan stepped forward, frowned slightly and said, "Shuangjiang, I am the Crown Prince's Consort, why can't I open the private vault?"

Shuangjiang bowed slightly and said calmly, "Princess, the prince has ordered that no one can open the private vault without permission unless he himself is there. Please understand."

Gu Qinlan's face darkened slightly. Just as she was about to speak, Fu Yu beside her could no longer hold back her anger and shouted, "Shuangjiang, you are just a maid, how dare you be so rude to the Crown Prince's Consort!"

A trace of anger flashed across Shuangjiang's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and said calmly, "Miss Fuyu, I am just following your orders. If the Crown Prince's wife insists on opening the private vault, I can only inform the Crown Prince."

Gu Qinlan couldn't help but start to look at Shuangjiang. She was wearing a lavender silk skirt with delicate flowers and birds embroidered on it, and a belt of the same color tied around her waist. She looked both simple and elegant. There was a unique heroic spirit between her eyebrows. She didn't look as weak as an ordinary maid, but more like a chivalrous woman wandering the rivers and lakes.

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, walked forward and said, "Miss Shuangjiang, you really look different. Your temperament and dress make me feel that you are not an ordinary maid."

Shuangjiang lowered her head slightly, with a hint of pride in her expression, and replied: "My lady, I am indeed not an ordinary maid. I have learned from the master since I was young, and I know a little bit of martial arts. The prince thinks highly of me and asked me to guard the private storehouse here."

Gu Qinlan's eyes flashed with admiration, and she added, "I heard that besides the prince's approval, there are other ways to open this private vault. I wonder if the young lady can teach me?"

Shuang Jiang raised her head, looked at Gu Qinlan firmly, and said, "Princess Consort, to open the private vault, you must have the private seal of the prince. Seeing this private seal is like seeing the prince himself. If someone can produce this private seal, I will naturally open the private vault."

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, took out an exquisite private seal from her sleeve, and handed it to Shuangjiang. Shuangjiang took the private seal, and a trace of shock flashed in her eyes. Her private seal was actually in Gu Qinlan's hand.

"This...how come this private seal is in the hands of the Crown Prince's Consort?" Shuangjiang looked at Gu Qinlan in confusion.