The pretty widow is addicted to money, and the little wolfdog asks for a hug

On the other side were princesses of all ages. As they were young and had expectations for the future, they all had joy on their faces and looked at the guests curiously.

Gu Qinghuai glanced at these people indifferently, like a Buddha looking down on all living beings, or like a god of death holding a sword and waiting for his turn.

Concubine Liang Shu smiled and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, there are very few women in Daxia who have made great contributions. I am very curious about the Qinghe County Lady. Can you let her come forward so that I can take a good look at her?"

"Of course you can," the emperor nodded with a smile, and turned to look at Eunuch Tian. Eunuch Tian immediately opened his voice and sang loudly: "Your Majesty and Concubine Shu invite the Princess of Qinghe to come forward for questioning!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes turned to Gu Qinghuai.

Qi Yuanshuo clenched his fists nervously, and Prince Yi's expression also changed slightly.

Liang Yueru and the third prince looked at each other, their eyes full of gloating.

Gu Qinghuai stood up and walked slowly towards the platform where the emperor and Concubine Shu were sitting.

Many people wanted to see Gu Qinghuai make a fool of herself. After all, a peasant woman from the countryside, even if she was conferred the title of county lady, could not change her rustic and vulgar appearance. In addition, it was her first time attending a palace banquet, so she was definitely lacking in etiquette and it was hard not to make a fool of herself.

But, surprisingly, they did not see the Princess of Qinghe County make a fool of herself.

On the contrary, this country widow stood with her back straight, behaved in a measured manner, neither humble nor arrogant, and exuded a calmness and composure that could remain unmoved even when faced with a mountain collapsing in front of her.

She had respect for the Emperor and Concubine Shu, but she had no fear of them.

Gu Qinghuai walked to the right place, paused, knelt down and saluted the emperor and the queen. The etiquette was very standard without any omissions. Qi Yuanshuo, who was watching from afar, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Sister Xiaohuai is really smart. She has only learned etiquette for a few days but she doesn’t feel unfamiliar at all.

Prince Yi also picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea leisurely.

Looking at the emperor and Concubine Liang who were standing high and mighty in front of him, Gu Qinghuai suddenly felt murderous. The position of Concubine Liang should have belonged to the former queen, Qi Yuanshuo's mother!

Somehow, Gu Qinghuai just couldn't tolerate this couple acting so superior to him.

Just be patient for a while, and then make them kneel down in front of me and eat shit and call me master!

Concubine Liang Shu looked up and down at Gu Qinghuai, and the coldness in her eyes grew deeper and deeper.

This country widow actually had such a pretty face that people couldn't take their eyes off her once they saw her.

And her figure, with curves in all the right places, a towering chest, a round and extremely slender waist, and a firm butt. I'm afraid there isn't a woman in the entire imperial capital who is more beautiful than her, with a more seductive figure.

Will the Emperor...

At this moment, Concubine Shu regretted calling this country widow to her side.

She suddenly turned her head to look at the emperor, and indeed saw the admiration in his eyes.

This bitch! How dare she seduce the emperor in front of her!

If she looked a little timid and her eyes were filled with fear, her elegance would be greatly reduced. But this bitch didn't show any fear at all. Her attitude and behavior were dignified and she looked calm and composed!

Who gave her the courage to maintain her integrity in front of me and the emperor?

She should have crouched before her timidly, with her head bowed in the dust, looking up at the lofty Shu Guifei like an ant looking up at the sky!

Concubine Liang Shu secretly clenched her fingers, trying her best to hide the hatred in her eyes.

After secretly adjusting her mood, she forced out a lenient smile from a superior to a weaker person, and praised: "Oh, the Princess of Qinghe County is so beautiful, with fair and clear skin. I heard that the high-yield sweet potatoes were found and cultivated by the Princess herself. I am a little skeptical. Ordinary peasant women work in the fields every day, exposed to the wind, sun and rain, and their skin is like old tree bark. Why is the Princess so beautiful? Your Majesty, don't you think so?"

Upon hearing this, the guests began to discuss in low voices.

Some people say that Princess Qinghe must have deceived the emperor, and that the sweet potatoes could not have been grown by her.

Some people also said that the Princess of Qinghe County might not be a peasant woman at all, and she bought sweet potato seeds somewhere and came here specifically to ask for credit and title.

Qi Yuanshuo's whole body was tense, his hands secretly clenched into fists, and his eyes looking at Concubine Liang Shu were full of murderous intent.

When the day comes that his plan is accomplished, he will make sure that this vicious old woman will neither be able to live nor to die!

This bitch not only killed his mother and all the Wei family members, but now she is bullying his wife for no reason!

She was being so sarcastic, wasn't she implying that Sister Xiao Huai had committed the crime of deceiving the emperor?

Without waiting for Gu Qinghuai to speak, Prince Yi suddenly stood up and said, "Who says that peasant women are all thick-skinned? Some peasant women are born with good skin and never get tanned no matter how much they are exposed to the sun. The Princess of Qinghe County may be one of them!"

Concubine Liang Shu glanced at Prince Yi, pulled the corner of her mouth, and said teasingly: "Oh, Prince Yi is so nervous about Princess Qinghe, could it be that the rumors are true? Are you and the princess really like that? If it is true, I think Princess Qinghe is a good match for you. After all, Princess Qinghe is four years older than the brave young general, and this age is still a bit -"

"Your Highness, please be careful with your words!" Qi Yuanshuo suddenly strode forward, lifted up his skirt, knelt in front of the emperor and Concubine Liang, and kowtowed, "Your Highness, please forgive me for speaking frankly. The Princess of Qinghe County and I have already been engaged. We are in tune with each other. In my opinion, status, age, and looks are no match for true love. Those rumors about Prince Yi and the Princess of Qinghe County were deliberately spread by someone with ulterior motives to ruin my marriage with the Princess. I beg you to be careful with your words!"

Concubine Liang Shu was retorted to by Qi Yuanshuo in person. She was very angry but still had a smile on her face.

If Yu'er and her father hadn't wanted to win him over, she would never have let this country bumpkin go!

"The brave young general is really a lovesick man," the emperor chuckled and tried to make amends for Concubine Liang Shu, "Concubine Shu was just joking, don't take it seriously."

A cold light flashed in Qi Yuanshuo's eyes.

This old guy has always been protecting the vicious old woman, and it was the same when the queen mother was alive!

Gu Qinghuai said respectfully, "The young general was young and full of energy. He was too nervous about me, so his tone was a bit harsh. The Concubine Shu did not take it seriously. She is truly a role model for the six palaces, generous and kind."

"My Lady, you are too kind. I am just a noble concubine. How can I be worthy of being a role model for the other six palaces?" Concubine Liang Shu picked up the handkerchief and wiped the corner of her lips with a faint smile.

The emperor laughed and said, "My beloved concubine, you deserve it. You deserve it."

"Qinghe County Lady is really good at talking. So tell me, why do you, a peasant woman working in the countryside, look whiter and more delicate than us noble ladies in the imperial capital? Did you grow those sweet potatoes yourself?"

After going around in circles, we still come back to this topic.

Gu Qinghuai took a deep breath, with a hint of sarcasm in the corners of his eyes.

Since the vicious old woman Liang Shufei is causing trouble, she will use her to make a fortune today.

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One million words have passed, and I am slowly wrapping up. Liang Sheng thanks all of you for your companionship along the way. Every step you take is the driving force for me to move forward. Love you!