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

Gu Qinlan's figure had just disappeared outside the threshold, and Zheng Huaiyu followed closely behind her and stepped into Zheng Fengyun's study. Seeing the servants busy cleaning up the scattered debris in the room, she took a circuitous route into the inner room.

She had expected to see Zheng Fengyun losing control of his emotions in the house, but unexpectedly, he was dancing lightly in the house with a dagger in his hand as if nothing had happened.

If not for his slightly red eyes giving away the clue, one would not have known that he had cried bitterly not long ago.

Zheng Huaiyu asked in surprise: "Have you regained your composure?"

Zheng Fengyun snorted and replied, "It's just a trivial matter. I won't take it to heart."

Zheng Huaiyu felt something was wrong. She knew her brother's character very well. He could not stand any unfair treatment. It was obvious that Zheng Fengyun had suffered great injustice today. According to his character, he should have been extremely angry and might even blow the roof off.

But why is he so calm at this moment?

Zheng Huaiyu's heart suddenly moved, and he asked, "What did the merchant's daughter say to you?"

Zheng Fengyun frowned slightly: "Sister, she is my father's legal wife after all. Even if you don't want to call her mother, you shouldn't be so disrespectful."

Zheng Huaiyu narrowed his eyes and looked at him carefully: "Something is wrong with you! Tell me, what kind of bewitching trick did she use on you? She actually asked you to defend her? Don't forget where you stand!"

Zheng Fengyun seemed a little anxious and explained: "Sister, I don't think she has any bad intentions. You don't have to be suspicious all the time."

Zheng Huaiyu sneered: "A person with no ill intentions? What basis do you have to think that she is kind-hearted? If she is really kind, how could the Prince Duan's Mansion fall into her control? Let me tell you, our biological father has passed away, and now we have been adopted by our uncle. Although you are the grandson of the Zheng family in name, you are not the biological child of your third uncle. Once they have their own biological son, what can you, the adopted son, count for? Have you forgotten what your mother warned us before she died? Don't be confused!"

Zheng Fengyun seemed a little impatient: "I just think she's not bad, what's wrong with that? Should the truth be forbidden too?"

Zheng Huaiyu asked anxiously, "Her tactics are really clever. First, she alienated my grandmother and my aunt, and now she's attacking my sister and me. Zheng Fengyun, wake up! Aren't you worried that you will get nothing in the future? Prince Duan's Mansion is what our father exchanged his life for!"

Zheng Fengyun was stunned for a moment, but still insisted: "But I just feel that she is not as evil as you think..."

If she really had ulterior motives, how could she help him so easily?

Zheng Huaiyu's face was almost ashen, and her anger was like a summer storm, ready to explode at any moment: "Why are you still so stubborn? You are just like a rock, there is no way to educate you!"

Zheng Fengyun pushed her away impatiently, saying in a cold and hard tone: "This has nothing to do with you. You should go back and practice your etiquette! I have my own standards in my heart."

Zheng Huaiyu was stunned and kicked out of the house. The room fell silent. Zheng Fengyun glanced at the ceramic vase on the bed. The small sword he had been planning to play with also lost its appeal. He stood quietly in front of the window, lost in thought.

The next day, the Lou family sent someone to deliver a cart of rich gifts, ostensibly to express their apologies to the Zheng family and Zheng Fengyun.

The gifts were delivered personally by the steward of the Lou Mansion, but the hostess of the Lou family, Ms. Zou, did not show up.

Zheng Fengyun was undecided, so he asked Gu Qinlan for advice on whether he should accept these gifts or not.

Gu Qinlan smiled calmly and said, "Since the gift has been delivered to your door, why not accept it?"

Zheng Fengyun frowned: "But if we accept these gifts, doesn't it mean that we have forgiven that evil boy?"

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, with a witty look in her eyes: "Why not. Your forgiveness this time does not mean that you cannot punish him next time. If he dares to talk nonsense again, you will make him suffer. Remember, don't take the initiative to provoke a dispute, but if the other party provokes first, there is no need to be soft-hearted."

Zheng Fengyun's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he praised Gu Qinlan: "It is indeed you, with so many strategies, which is admirable."

A few days later, Gu Qinlan's long-awaited cousin Jiang Ye finally arrived.

"I, Jiang Ye, pay my respects to the Crown Prince's wife."

Jiang Ye is a man of sturdy build and handsome appearance. Due to the many years of exile in Lingnan and the hardships he experienced, his skin color is slightly dark and he looks more mature than his actual age.

As soon as he saw Gu Qinlan, he bowed respectfully. Gu Qinlan hurried forward to support him and said anxiously: "Cousin, aren't you embarrassing me?"

In her previous life, she and Jiang Ye were as close as brothers, cousins, and the most trusted partners.

However, this was only the second time Jiang Ye met her in this life. The first time they met, she was still a baby in swaddling clothes.

Therefore, Jiang Ye felt very unfamiliar with this cousin. When Gu Qinlan helped him up, he still looked a little uneasy.

Gu Qinlan felt somewhat helpless. After rebirth, even interpersonal relationships needed to be rebuilt. However, this was also a helpless move.

In order not to make Jiang Ye feel uneasy, Gu Qinlan had to be polite: "Cousin, you don't have to be so polite. You and I are blood relatives and we are close. I am not a noble lady, so you don't need to be polite to me."

Jiang Ye smiled stiffly and replied, "Etiquette cannot be abolished."

When he was banished to Lingnan, he was still young, only in his teens. Over the past decade, he has experienced many hardships and has become extremely cautious in his actions.

Before he had fully understood Gu Qinlan's character, he did not dare to act too recklessly. Although his father had already introduced him to the details of his cousin before he set off, he still decided to act cautiously.

After all, more gifts are better.

Gu Qinlan was well aware of his caution and did not want to blame him. She just said gently, "Cousin, my father should have told you about my situation. I really need help here, so please come and help me with some housework."

Jiang Ye nodded solemnly: "Father has indeed given instructions, and I am ready to take office at any time."

Gu Qinlan smiled at him and said, "There's no need to be too anxious. By the way, when are uncle and aunt expected to arrive?"

Jiang Ye replied: "They will arrive in about half a month. Since the whole family is moving, the procedures are complicated."

Jiang Ye worked tirelessly and hurriedly took seven or eight days to get here. In comparison, the migration of a family would take at least a longer time.

Gu Qinlan suggested: "Then I will send someone to greet them, so that there will be someone to take care of them on the way."

Jiang Ye was also quite worried about the safety of his family, so he said gratefully, "Thank you, cousin."

Gu Qinlan smiled and said, "They are my relatives, so I naturally have to care for them. You don't have to be polite, cousin."

When Jiang Ye heard her sincere words, he felt warm in his heart.

"My cousin has had a hard journey. Let someone take you downstairs to rest first. I will hold a banquet to welcome you in the evening."

Jiang Ye had no objection to her arrangement and left with the maid.