It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

"Your biological mother liked to draw all kinds of wonderful ideas in her spare time. I found it very interesting, so I kept this design and asked the craftsman to make it accordingly."

Gu Linjun explained patiently.

"Such an interesting thing, why didn't my father discover it?"

Su Wanyu was puzzled.

Gu Linjun's smile was mixed with a hint of sadness: "How could His Majesty and Prince Consort Gu care about the new things she painted? They are only obsessed with her beauty and enjoy the pleasure of trampling on her insignificant self-esteem."

In the eyes of the public, compared with other women, she is just a little more humorous and unique. However, all this seemingly unusual charm, in the traditional eyes, still cannot escape the definition of those two words - "woman".

This title, like an invisible net, entangles her freedom as well as the expectations and evaluations of others towards her.

When Su Wanyu heard this, she felt as if her heart was pierced by a tiny needle and felt an unbearable pain.

She slowly raised her hand. The telescope in her hand was cool and smooth, like a small window, allowing her to peek into the vastness and depth of the world.

She gazed into the distance, where there were endless mountains, shrouded in clouds and mist, and a vast and magnificent scene was in her sight.

This scene seemed to gradually unveil the distant and mysterious world deep in the mother's heart.

It was a world that belonged only to her mother, hiding secrets and unfulfilled dreams that they, the younger generations, would never be able to touch. There, perhaps, there were wings to fly freely and the courage to pursue what they wanted.

She retracted her gaze and looked at Gu Linjun, with a hint of expectation in her voice: "Besides this telescope, are there any other relics? For example, paintings or something like that?"

Gu Linjun nodded gently, with a complex emotion in his eyes: "There are indeed some, but many of them are rare items, and the production process is complicated, requiring huge energy and financial resources, which are beyond the reach of ordinary craftsmen."

Su Wanyu held the tube of the telescope tightly, with a determined light in her eyes: "It's okay, just tell me, I will find a skilled craftsman to bring them back to the world."

"You want to do it yourself?"

Gu Linjun was a little surprised, obviously not expecting her to make such a decision.

She smiled slyly, her eyebrows curved: "Exactly, you mentioned time and money, and it happens that I have no shortage of these two things."

"Let me discover those treasures that are despised by the world and ignored by men, and restore their due glory. Perhaps, one day in the future, they will play an unexpected role."

"Don't forget, I'm also a businessman who knows how to discover and exploit value."

There were twinkling stars in Gu Linjun's dark eyes, full of admiration and love for her.

However, when he remained silent for a moment and did not respond immediately, Su Wanyu's smile faded slightly, and a trace of suspicion flashed in her eyes: "Why, don't you want to?"

Gu Linjun smiled and replied gently: "Your mother's relics are naturally yours. Tomorrow, I will have them delivered to your house."

Hearing this, Su Wanyu's eyes and eyebrows were filled with smiles, as if the whole world became brighter at this moment: "Thanks to you."

Gu Linjun clenched the cylinder in his hand, his eyes casually swept across the street, his tone gentle but firm, as if it contained a power that should not be underestimated: "Don't rush to thank me, look over there, who is coming?"

"Where?"

Su Wanyu followed his gaze, her eyes full of curiosity.

Not far away, in front of a newly opened jewelry store, there was a bustling crowd of people. That store was the one she had promoted Xu to manage not long ago, and it was located near the princess's mansion.

What surprised her even more was that on one side of the store, a figure was wandering back and forth stealthily. It was none other than Pei Chi'an.

Su Wanyu's heart tightened: "Why is he there?"

Gu Linjun frowned slightly, and his tone unconsciously took on a hint of coldness: "This kid actually dared to have any intentions towards you, he really overestimates his own abilities."

"Why not send him and his aunt to the snake cage together and solve all the problems at once? Wouldn't it be more straightforward?"

Su Wanyu raised a faint smile, her words revealed determination: "Yes, we must end it once and for all, take their lives, the sooner the better. Concubine Pei regards her life and the power, wealth, and reputation she has accumulated over the years as treasures, especially the love she regards as a trophy."

"I will take it from her one by one."

After she finished speaking, a sharp light flashed in her eyes, which was a declaration of determination to her old enemy.

Gu Linjun looked at her like this, and instead of feeling uncomfortable, he felt a strong desire to protect her. He couldn't help but stretch out his hands and gently hugged her shoulders.

At this moment, no words can be as warm as this hug. Their hearts are closely connected through this simple action.

In a blink of an eye, it was the seventh day of June, and Concubine Pei's birthday was approaching.

At this time of year every year, there would be a grand banquet to celebrate, but this year, it will be the last time.

She, Su Wanyu, vowed to make this the most unforgettable day in Concubine Pei's life.

Pei Chi'an lingered for a long time in front of the Tan family shop illuminated by the sun, and only stepped into the shop after making sure that no one was watching him.

When Xu saw a customer coming, she hurried forward to greet him and enthusiastically introduced the exquisite jade in the store.

"Sir, although our shop is new, every piece of jade we sell is exquisite. They are all carefully selected top-quality jades. Please appreciate them."

As she spoke, she was about to show off the exquisite jade bracelets and jade hairpins.

Pei Chi'an's eyes fell on a warm and delicate Hetian jade bracelet: "I want this bracelet."

After he finished speaking, he casually threw down a heavy silver ingot.

After Xu took it, she quickly reminded him, "Sir, you gave too much."

"not much."

Pei Chi'an's face darkened and he said solemnly, "I remember this store used to be on Lanshi Street?"

Xu nodded slightly in affirmation.

Pei Chi'an asked, "So, during the Lantern Festival not long ago, did a girl with a white cat in her arms buy anything here?"

"White cat?"

Xu frowned and thought, trying to search his memory.

"Yes, a pure white cat."

Pei Chian added.

Xu was suddenly stunned. Wasn't that the beloved daughter of the Tan family?

Could it be that this person is inquiring about the eldest daughter?

Xu's heart was filled with alarm, but she still maintained a kind smile on the surface: "Sir, there are so many guests coming to our house every day, I really can't remember if there is a woman holding a cat. In the capital, there are many young ladies from official families who like to keep cats."

Her answer was not empty.

Pei Chi'an frowned, looking disappointed.

Xu still maintained a proper smile and escorted him out the door: "Sir, take care."

Pei Chi'an left the shop in a trance, holding the jade bracelet.

Ever since that night when he passed by the woman holding the white cat here, she has been like a nightmare, lingering in his mind and difficult to get rid of.