Princess Duan looked at Gu Qinlan with a trace of concern in her eyes, and said, "By the way, Qinlan, don't forget that Zheng Huiyi has just entered the mansion and needs more guidance on rules and etiquette. I heard that she has been acting quite flamboyantly recently, so you must arrange for a nanny to teach her well."

Gu Qinlan's eyes flashed with panic, and she hurriedly said, "Don't worry, mother, I will arrange it right away. It's just that there are some problems with the accounts recently, and I was busy investigating and ignored this matter. Please punish me, mother."

Princess Duan shook her head slightly and said, "Don't worry too much about the accounts. The palace has someone in charge. But you must personally inquire about Huiyi's affairs, otherwise she will cause trouble again."

Gu Qinlan nodded and was about to leave when Princess Duan called her back, "Qinlan, do you know why I asked you to personally inquire about Zheng Huiyi's affairs?"

Gu Qinlan looked at Princess Duan in confusion. Princess Duan sighed and said, "Zheng Huiyi is the eldest daughter of Prince Duan's mansion. I'm worried that her flamboyant behavior will affect your status in the mansion."

Gu Qinlan felt warm in her heart. She knew that Princess Duan was concerned about her, so she said sincerely, "Don't worry, mother. Your daughter-in-law will handle this matter properly and prevent Zheng Huiyi from causing trouble again."

Princess Duan nodded slightly and said, "Okay then, go ahead and get busy."

Gu Qinlan left the ancestral hall, but fell into deep thought.

Princess Duan's words reminded him that he couldn't delay asking Zheng Huiyi for a nanny any longer.

Gu Qinlan returned to Jinghong Garden and had just finished lunch when Lixia, the maidservant of Princess Duan, hurried over with a hint of anxiety on her face.

"Miss Gu, the princess invites you to Rong Xi Tang." Although Lixia's voice was soft, it revealed a hint of unquestionable meaning.

Gu Qinlan was slightly stunned, then asked: "Why did the princess come to me?"

Lixia lowered her head slightly and said only one sentence: "The eldest girl is there."

Gu Qinlan frowned and thought to herself, "What's wrong with Zheng Huiyi?"

After a brief thought, she turned back to her room, changed into some decent clothes, and then walked towards Rong Xi Tang.

In Rongxi Hall, Princess Duan sat in the main seat, and Zheng Huiyi stood beside her with a smug smile on her face. When she saw Gu Qinlan coming in, a hint of provocation flashed in Zheng Huiyi's eyes.

Gu Qinlan bowed and saluted Princess Duan, and asked calmly, "Mother has summoned me. What do you want me to do?"

Princess Duan nodded slightly and said, "Qinlan, you are here. Come and sit down."

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly and walked to her seat and sat down. She glanced at Zheng Huiyi and saw that the corners of her mouth were slightly raised and a hint of pride flashed in her eyes.

"Mother, what can I do for you?" Her voice was gentle and respectful, but there was a hint of subtle doubt in her eyes.

Princess Duan nodded slightly, but seemed a little uncomfortable. She coughed lightly and said, "Well, it's... Huiyi has something to discuss with you."

At this time, Zheng Huiyi tugged at her mother's sleeve, with an anxious look in her eyes. However, Princess Duan rarely rejected her request, with a hint of helplessness in her tone: "You...you speak for yourself, I...I really don't have the face to speak."

Zheng Huiyi was stunned for a moment, looking a little unprepared. She bit her lower lip, took a deep breath, turned to Gu Qinlan, and said firmly: "Sister-in-law, I want to run the family with you."

Gu Qinlan was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Zheng Huiyi to make such a request. She looked at Zheng Huiyi, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she slowly said: "Huiyi, what do you mean?"

The atmosphere in Rong Xi Tang suddenly became tense.

Zheng Huiyi gritted her teeth, with a determined light in her eyes: "Sister-in-law, I know you are a kind person, but I am worried that you will be bullied in this mansion. I can't bear to see you suffer, so I want to manage the family with you and help you look after the affairs of the family."

Gu Qinlan frowned.

Princess Duan felt a little uneasy when she saw this. She coughed lightly and broke the silence: "Hui Yi, why are you doing this? Your sister-in-law is such a great person. How could she suffer in this mansion?"

Zheng Huiyi retorted anxiously: "Mother, that's not what I meant. I'm just worried that my sister-in-law is too kind and will be taken advantage of by those with ulterior motives. I...I just want to help her."

Gu Qinlan looked at Zheng Huiyi, smiled in his heart, and snorted coldly: "Huiyi, I appreciate your kindness. But being the head of the family is no joke. You are still young, and I am afraid you are not up to the task."

Zheng Huiyi was anxious. She grabbed Gu Qinlan's sleeve tightly and ordered, "Gu Qinlan, hand over the key to the accounting office to me. I will take care of the accounts. You only need to handle the affairs of the mansion."

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, gently brushed away Zheng Huiyi's hand, and said calmly: "Huiyi, you know that the accounting affairs are complicated. If I take over, I am afraid that I will be negligent. Moreover, as the Crown Prince's Consort, I also need to take care of the affairs of the mansion myself."

Zheng Huiyi's face darkened, and she said unyieldingly: "Gu Qinlan, you are refusing. I am the eldest daughter of Prince Duan's Mansion, and you are just an outsider. Do you dare to disobey my orders?"

Princess Duan looked at Zheng Huiyi seriously and said in a cold voice, "Huiyi, don't make trouble. The accounting affairs should be managed by Qin Lan. She has the ability and experience. If you have any questions, you can raise them and we will discuss them together."

Zheng Huiyi's eyes widened, and she looked at Princess Duan in disbelief: "Mother, are you favoring her? I'm your daughter, don't you care about my feelings?"

Princess Duan's face turned cold, and she said firmly: "Huiyi, if you continue to act unreasonably, don't blame me for being ruthless. Qinlan is the Crown Prince's Consort of Prince Duan's Mansion. She has her responsibilities and status. If you really care about her, you should support her instead of making trouble."

Zheng Huiyi bit her lip angrily, with resentment flashing in her eyes.

"Mother, I just want to share some of the responsibilities with you. After all, I am your daughter."

Princess Duan looked at Zheng Huiyi coldly: "What you call sharing the burden is just trying to interfere in the affairs of the account office. You can do whatever you want."

Gu Qinlan sneered, looked at Zheng Huiyi, and said, "A daughter who is married off is like water that has been poured out. When you get married, you will no longer be a member of Prince Duan's Mansion!"

Zheng Huiyi's face changed, and a trace of anger flashed in her eyes. She straightened her back and glared at Gu Qinlan: "Gu Qinlan, you are the outsider! How can you question my status in Prince Duan's Mansion?"

Princess Duan sat in the first seat, her face gloomy as water. She spoke slowly, "Hui Yi, don't you understand? Qin Lan is right. A daughter who is married off is no longer a member of the Prince Duan's mansion."

Zheng Huiyi's eyes widened, she couldn't believe her mother would say such a thing. She bit her lips tightly, tears welling up in her eyes: "Mother, how can you say that? I am your daughter, and I will always belong to Prince Duan's Mansion!"

Gu Qinlan looked at Zheng Huiyi and said calmly, "Huiyi, you still don't understand. The rules of Prince Duan's Mansion are used to restrain everyone. If you get married, you must abide by the rules of your husband's family and can no longer interfere in the affairs of Prince Duan's Mansion at will."

Zheng Huiyi was furious and glared at Gu Qinlan: "Gu Qinlan, you are just a prince's consort, what qualifications do you have to teach me a lesson?"

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