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Gu Zhiyi shook her head slightly, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes: "Sister-in-law, why don't you just speak frankly."

The corners of Ye's mouth slightly raised, and a sly look flashed in her eyes: "Everyone in the mansion is talking about you and that Mr. Zhao."

Gu Zhiyi's expression changed slightly. She suppressed her anger and asked calmly, "Why do you say that, sister-in-law? Mr. Zhao and I are just casual friends."

Ye smiled lightly, but her eyes were filled with disdain: "Just an acquaintance? Sister, do you really think others can't see that?"

Gu Zhiyi's heart was in turmoil, but she remained calm: "If sister-in-law has any misunderstanding, I will explain it clearly."

Ye sneered, her tone full of sarcasm: "Explain? Sister, do you think you can explain it clearly?"

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly. She knew that Ye had been holding back her anger for a long time, and today she finally found an opportunity to explode. She took a deep breath and tried to ease the atmosphere: "Sister-in-law, is there any misunderstanding between us?"

Ye turned her head and looked directly at Gu Zhiyi: "Misunderstanding? Sister, do you think I don't know? You deliberately approached Mr. Zhao, didn't you want to use his power to suppress me?"

Gu Zhiyi's face flashed with surprise. She didn't expect Ye to say such words. She shook her head gently and tried to explain: "Sister-in-law, I have never had such an idea. My acquaintance with Mr. Zhao was completely a coincidence."

Ye refused to let go of this opportunity. She approached Gu Zhiyi with a look of resentment in her eyes: "Coincidence? Sister, do you think I will believe your lies?"

Gu Zhiyi's face flashed with determination. She looked directly at Ye: "Sister-in-law, I know you are dissatisfied, but I hope you can be more rational. Is my relationship with Mr. Zhao really as you think?"

Ye's expression fluctuated, and she realized that she was a little too radical. But the resentment in her heart still could not be calmed down, and she said coldly: "Sister, you don't have to quibble anymore. I will not let go of today's matter easily."

Gu Zhiyi sighed softly, turned around and prepared to leave, but suddenly stopped, turned back and said to Ye: "Sister-in-law, I know you are dissatisfied, but I hope you can understand that I have never had the intention of hurting you."

Ye looked at Gu Zhiyi's back and her heart was moved.

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Gu Zhiping looked around and said, "Listen, this is so outrageous, who would believe it?"

Gu Zhiyi frowned slightly, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in her eyes. She opened her red lips and said slowly: "Sister Ping, your words are too biased. If this is outrageous, why did it cause so much discussion?"

Gu Zhiping curled her lips and said disapprovingly: "That can only mean that the public's perspective is also problematic. We can't just follow the crowd and lose our own judgment just because of other people's opinions."

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently, with a hint of helplessness in her tone: "Sister Ping, you are always so stubborn. Sometimes, we need to listen to other people's opinions, and perhaps we can discover some details that we have not noticed."

Gu Zhiping snorted, a look of disdain on her face: "Details? I think those people are just making up stories and deliberately exaggerating the facts to attract other people's attention. I don't take such things to heart."

The two of them strolled in the garden of Gu's mansion. The surrounding scenery was picturesque, but their moods were completely different. Gu Zhiyi looked at her sister and couldn't help feeling worried.

Gu Zhiping has always been straightforward and not fussy about details, but she is also worried that her sister will offend people because of her stubbornness.

"Sister Ping, you know, the Gu family's position in the court is not stable. Our every move may affect the reputation of the entire family." Gu Zhiyi said earnestly.

Gu Zhiping interrupted her impatiently: "I know, so I will be more cautious. But if someone deliberately frames us, we can't just sit there and let them manipulate us."

Gu Zhiyi sighed. She knew her sister's personality was already set and not easy to change. She could only try her best to guide her, hoping that her sister would be more restrained.

The housekeeper came hurriedly, with a trace of anxiety on his face: "Miss, Miss, there is a guest outside who wants to see you. He said that he has important matters to discuss."

Gu Zhiyi was slightly stunned. She frowned and asked, "Who is it?"

The housekeeper hesitated for a moment and said, "It's... it's Eunuch Li from the palace."

Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping were both shocked. They all knew that this eunuch Li was a popular figure in the palace and had a special status. How could he suddenly come to the Gu Mansion?

Gu Zhiyi pondered for a moment and said, "Please ask him to go to the flower hall to rest. We will go there later."

The butler responded and left in a hurry.

In the flower hall, Eunuch Li sat at the first seat, looking relaxed. He looked at Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping who came in, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"Miss Gu, Miss Gu, you are here." Eunuch Li greeted them indifferently.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and responded politely: "Eunuch Li, you have come from afar, what can I do for you?"

Eunuch Li coughed lightly and said, "Actually, the reason I came here this time is because there is something in the palace that needs the help of the Gu family."

Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping were both stunned. They didn't expect Eunuch Li to say such a thing. Gu Zhiyi asked cautiously, "What's the matter?"

Eunuch Li pondered for a moment and said, "Recently, a concubine in the palace suddenly became seriously ill, and the imperial physician was helpless. The concubine's personal maid said that she had heard the concubine mention that there was a miracle doctor in the Gu Mansion who might be able to save her life."

The Gu family does have a miracle doctor, who is their grandfather. But this miracle doctor is old and has a strange personality, and it is unknown whether he is willing to help.

Gu Zhiyi hesitated for a moment and said, "Eunuch Li, please wait a moment. I will go and ask Grandpa for advice."

Eunuch Li nodded, indicating that they didn't need to be polite.

Gu Yi and Gu Zhiping left in a hurry, leaving Eunuch Li waiting alone in the flower hall. They came to Grandpa's room and told him what Eunuch Li had said.

Grandpa Gu pondered for a moment and said, "I can indeed help with this matter. But you have to understand that the water in the palace is deep. Once we intervene, we may be implicated."

Gu Zhiyi said firmly: "Grandpa, we know how serious it is. But if it can save a life, we are willing to take the risk."

Grandpa Gu looked at his granddaughter's eyes and felt relieved. He nodded and said, "Okay, let me try."

They immediately returned to the flower hall and told Eunuch Li that Grandpa Gu was willing to help.

Eunuch Li was overjoyed. He stood up and said to Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping, "Miss Gu, Miss Gu, I want to thank you on behalf of the Imperial Concubine. If this matter can be resolved, there will be a generous reward in the palace."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said, "Eunuch Li, we are all for the country and the people, so you don't have to be polite."

Eunuch Li nodded, and Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping agreed on a time and then said goodbye and left.

After Gu Zhiyi and Gu Zhiping saw Eunuch Li off, they felt much more relaxed.