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

Gu Qinlan comforted her gently, "Mother, don't worry too much. Doctors often like to exaggerate the severity of the disease in order to draw the family's attention. You are young and in good health. As long as you take good care of yourself for a period of time, you will be able to recover. In the future, you will have to hug Feng Hui and Feng Yun's children and enjoy the happiness of family."

Princess Duan's mood gradually eased, and ripples appeared in her heart. As the preparation of the tranquilizing medicine was completed, Gu Qinlan personally served Princess Duan to take the medicine. After Princess Duan fell asleep peacefully under the effect of the medicine, she quietly withdrew and left.

This series of busyness took up most of the day without me noticing, and I even missed lunch time.

Fu Yu said with concern: "The affairs of Prince Duan's Mansion are too complicated. Since the young lady came in, she has never had a moment of leisure. Even meals have become hurried."

Gu Qinlan smiled and responded: "It's just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning."

Indeed, despite the constant disturbances in Prince Duan's Mansion, these were only temporary troubles. Once she sorted them out one by one, everything would be back on track.

Compared with her life in her previous life, her life now is completely different.

In the afternoon, the servants in the courtyard came to inform everyone of the arrival of Uncle Jiang Wenyuan.

Gu Qinlan immediately changed her clothes and hurried to the front yard with her maid to greet them.

The moment she stepped over the threshold, Gu Qinlan bowed deeply. Her respectful gesture made Jiang Wenyuan rush forward to support her.

"My child, we are close relatives, there is no need for red tape."

Gu Qinlan responded seriously, "No. I have been feeling guilty for not being able to have a detailed conversation with you in our hasty meeting last time. I should have invited you to our house earlier, but I was so busy with the trivial matters at Prince Duan's house that I have delayed it until now. I hope you will forgive me."

Jiang Wenyuan said gently: "I have heard a little about the affairs of Prince Duan's Mansion. I am really sorry for your trouble."

Although Gu Qinlan issued a strict order prohibiting the disclosure of the affairs of the mansion, many witnesses still saw the housekeeper and other stewards being escorted to the government office one after another. In recent days, the entire Jindu has been speculating on what happened in Prince Duan's mansion that led to such a large-scale rectification.

Gu Qinlan chuckled and said, "It's not a big deal, it's all been handled properly. I asked you to come here today, on the one hand, I want to have a good chat with you, on the other hand, I have something to ask of you, I'm afraid it's a bit abrupt."

Jiang Wenyuan said calmly: "Whatever you want, just tell me. As long as it is within my ability, I will do my best to help you."

A warm feeling welled up in Gu Qinlan's heart. Her uncle's family had always been loyal and caring towards her, especially in her previous life, when they had supported her with all their might.

Otherwise, how could a weak woman like her easily stand out and consolidate her position in the male-dominated business world?

"Uncle, I would like to ask my eldest cousin to temporarily take over the position of steward of the Prince Duan's Mansion. I have just taken over the power of the Prince Duan's Mansion and lack a capable assistant. Therefore, I would like to rely on my eldest cousin's support to assist me for a period of time and help me train a group of reliable assistants. I am willing to provide my cousin with a monthly salary of 20 taels of silver, and an additional 50 taels at the end of the year..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Jiang Wenyuan's gentle words.

"Why spend so much money? A proper steward of a wealthy family only gets five taels of silver a month. He's just a rookie. If you give him twenty taels, he might become complacent and lose his mind."

Jiang Wenyuan knew very well that his niece's move was actually a clever way to support their family.

She was worried that if she gave them money directly, they would have concerns, so she chose to help them with a high monthly salary, which was both decent and affordable.

This child has the same temperament as her mother, kind-hearted and thoughtful.

Whenever Jiang Wenyuan thought of his sister who passed away early, he felt a surge of sadness in his heart, and couldn't help but sigh: "If your mother were still alive, she would be so happy to see your current talent and achievements. Alas, why should I say these useless words! You just need to pay your cousin's monthly allowance according to the usual practice. Qin Lan, I know your good intentions, but you have just stepped into the threshold of Prince Duan's Mansion, so you need to be more cautious and meticulous in your actions, so as not to leave any opportunities for others to take advantage of you."

Gu Qinlan did not insist. She knew in her heart that there were countless ways to help her uncle's family, not just limited to the meager monthly subsidy.

"By the way, uncle, are you acquainted with the prince?"

She had already thought deeply about this question and was eager to find an answer.

Jiang Wenyuan laughed out loud: "You are indeed worthy of your reputation. Your intelligence is commendable. Yes, I am indeed friends with Prince Duan. I was the one who helped him with his maritime business. I chose to go to the Gu family on the day he proposed marriage because I had discussed it with the prince in advance."

"Prince Duan is a man who values ​​friendship very much. You have formed a deep friendship since childhood, and his love for you has always been the same. I am extremely relieved that you can marry into the Prince Duan's mansion, as if my heart has finally settled down after being hung in the air."

Gu Qinlan's face showed a look of astonishment: "What kind of friendship did the prince and I have when we were young? I have no recollection of it."

As for the deep affection he had for her in his heart, this was even more ridiculous. Gu Qinlan knew nothing about the existence of this person!

No matter how hard Gu Qinlan tried to recall, she could not recall any past relationship between her and Zheng Dinglian.

Jiang Wenyuan explained calmly, "I don't know the details. These are all told by the prince himself. If you want to know the truth, you might as well wait for him to return triumphantly and ask him in person."

After hearing this, Gu Qinlan stopped dwelling on this mystery and started talking to Jiang Wenyuan about her other plan.

"Uncle, have you ever considered moving here and settling down permanently?"

Jiang Wenyuan seemed a little hesitant: "But Luding City is our ancestral home..."

Gu Qinlan smiled and comforted him: "Uncle, Luding City is the foundation of the Jiang family, and this will never change. But you may feel constrained in Luding City, so why not come to Jindu first? It just so happens that I have some plans and need your help."

Worried that Jiang Wenyuan would disagree, Gu Qinlan continued to persuade him: "Uncle, the disaster of the Jiang family has not yet been solved. I am worried that those black hands behind the scenes will not give up. Coupled with my mother's death, I always feel that there must be something fishy. I firmly believe that these two things are not accidental, but someone secretly planned."

Jiang Wenyuan stared at her in amazement, his eyes full of surprise: "Qin Lan, how did you know this?"

Gu Qinlan's expression also revealed a hint of surprise: "Has uncle also noticed this secret?"

Jiang Wenyuan nodded slightly, sighed, and said quietly: "In fact, I have always had doubts in my heart over the years, but since I was demoted to Lingnan, even if I have many doubts, what can I do?"