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

Shuangjiang's face turned pale, and his lips trembled: "Madam, how dare I lie?"

Gu Qinlan smiled lightly, with a hint of teasing in her eyes: "You look so nervous, it seems like you are the one who likes red coral."

Shuangjiang's face turned even paler. He gritted his teeth and argued, "Madam, you misunderstood. I am just doing my duty."

Gu Qinlan put away her smile and snorted coldly, but did not pursue Frost's lies further.

Gu Qinlan turned around, beckoned Hongye, pointed at the large and delicate red coral, and said, "Hongye, I plan to move this red coral to my room. What do you think?"

Hongye was slightly stunned, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, then she lowered her head and said softly: "I obey your command."

At this moment, Shuangjiang came over and said seriously, "Madam, this red coral is the prince's favorite ornament. If you move it away, I'm afraid the prince will be unhappy."

Gu Qinlan smiled lightly, with a hint of indifference between her brows: "Shuangjiang, you misunderstood. The prince has already told me that the things in the warehouse can be disposed of at will. Do you think I don't know my limits?"

When Shuangjiang heard this, her face turned slightly red, and she stepped aside awkwardly without saying anything more.

Seeing this, Hongye was secretly delighted and hurriedly ordered the servants to move the red coral away. Shuangjiang watched anxiously, but could not say anything.

Gu Qinlan picked up the red pen in her right hand, held the account book in her left hand, and moved her eyes firmly across the account pages. She bit her lower lip lightly and recorded the expenditure of three hundred taels of silver stroke by stroke. She planned to use this money to buy a return gift.

The maid Fu Yu standing by the side frowned slightly as she watched Gu Qinlan's actions. She asked in confusion, "Madam, why do you need to buy extra gifts this time? Aren't there already some ready-made items in the storeroom?"

Gu Qinlan put down the account book, raised her head, and looked at Fu Yu with eyes as clear as water. Her eyes were filled with a hint of determination and resoluteness: "Fu Yu, you don't know that although those things are precious, they are not suitable as return gifts."

Fu Yu looked at Gu Qinlan in confusion. She didn't understand why these precious items were not suitable as return gifts. She lowered her head slightly, thought for a while, and then said, "Madam, the things in the storeroom are all treasures of Prince Duan's Mansion. Isn't that decent enough?"

Gu Qinlan smiled gently, with a hint of coldness in her smile: "Fu Yu, you are wrong. It is because these things are too precious that they are not suitable for the Gu family. The Gu family does not deserve these good treasures!"

Fu Yu looked at Gu Qinlan in astonishment. She didn't understand why Gu Qinlan said that. She hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously, "Madam, do you mean..."

Gu Qinlan waved her hand and interrupted Fu Yu. She stood up, walked to the window, and looked out of the window with deep eyes. Her voice was a little tired: "Fu Yu, you may not understand what I said. But what I want to tell you is that the Gu family does not deserve the treasures of Prince Duan's Mansion. They will only waste these treasures."

Fu Yu listened to Gu Qinlan's words with doubts in her heart. She looked at Gu Qinlan's back with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Gu Qinlan turned her head and looked at Fu Yu. There was a hint of expectation in her eyes: "Fu Yu, I hope you can understand me. I do this for Prince Duan's Mansion and for ourselves."

Fu Yu looked at Gu Qinlan. Although she was confused, she still nodded. Madam must have her reasons for doing this.

……

That afternoon, Gu Qinlan brought the return gift and went to Gu's house with Fu Yu in a carriage.

The carriage slowly drove towards the Gu family's gate. Gu Qinlan looked at the plaque in front of the door with complicated emotions in her eyes.

"Miss, we're here." Fu Yu reminded softly.

Gu Qinlan retracted her gaze and nodded slightly, without much joy on her face. She slowly got out of the car and looked at the only housekeeper, Uncle Fu, who was waiting at the door to greet her, with a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

"Uncle Fu, thank you for your help." Gu Qinlan bowed slightly and said politely.

Uncle Fu hurriedly responded, "Your Highness's wife, you are too kind. I am just doing my duty."

Gu Qinlan nodded slightly without saying much. She took Fu Yu and entered the main gate of the Gu family. There was no lively atmosphere in the mansion, only a few servants were busy.

"Miss, the Gu family treats us so coldly, don't you feel wronged?" Fu Yu couldn't help but ask, with a hint of anger in his eyes.

Gu Qinlan shook her head lightly and smiled calmly: "Unfair? I've long been used to it. Before there is any benefit, the Gu family won't give me too much attention and respect. This is human nature, don't take it too seriously."

Fu Yu listened, although she still felt unwilling, but she said nothing more. She followed Gu Qinlan closely and walked towards the inner courtyard together.

When the butler Fu Bo saw Gu Qinlan getting off the carriage, he immediately went to greet her with a big smile on his face and said, "Princess, you are finally back. I have always been concerned about your situation in Prince Duan's Mansion. I am very pleased to see you today."

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, her eyes calm, "Uncle Fu, I'm sorry to have worried you. I'm fine, and everyone in Prince Duan's Mansion treats me well."

Uncle Fu nodded, his eyes full of concern: "That's good, that's good. By the way, Madam Song is waiting for you in the flower hall. She said she has something to tell you."

Gu Qinlan raised her eyebrows slightly and said calmly, "Really? Then I'll have to trouble Uncle Fu to lead the way."

Uncle Fu agreed hurriedly and led Gu Qinlan towards the flower hall.

Along the way, Uncle Fu couldn't help asking, "Princess, have you encountered any inconvenience in Prince Duan's Mansion? If I can help, please let me know."

Gu Qinlan sighed softly and said, "Uncle Fu, you know that my life in Prince Duan's Mansion is not easy. But now that I have married the prince, I can overcome these difficulties. Don't worry, I will not bow to fate easily."

A trace of admiration flashed in Uncle Fu's eyes, and he hurriedly said, "The Crown Prince's Consort is really strong, and this old servant is relieved. However, if you have any worries, you might as well talk to this old servant, and perhaps I can give you some advice."

The two walked and talked, and soon they arrived at the flower hall. However, Gu Qinlan found that Song was not there, and she couldn't help but smile slightly, and she understood a little in her heart.

Seeing this, Uncle Fu asked hurriedly, "Princess, what's wrong with you?"

Gu Qinlan said calmly, "It's okay, Uncle Fu. Madam may have other things to do. I will wait for her in the flower hall."

Uncle Fu hesitated for a moment and said, "Princess, please don't mind me. I think Madam may be deliberately leaving you alone."

Gu Qinlan smiled gently and said, "Uncle Fu, I know. But, what's the harm? It's also a kind of enjoyment for me to drink tea and enjoy the scenery here."

Uncle Fu didn't want to say anything more, so he left the hall, leaving Gu Qinlan alone.

Gu Qinlan sat in a chair by the window, sipping her tea slowly, calm and at ease.

At this time, the door of the flower hall was gently pushed open, and a maid walked in and said, "Crown Princess, Madam and the Third Miss are here."

Gu Qinlan put down the teacup, smiled slightly, and said, "Thank you for the report."