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

Gu Qinlan snorted: "Look at what you are doing now, how can you be loyal? You caused heavy losses to Prince Duan's Mansion for your own selfish interests. Isn't this betrayal?"

Butler Zheng raised his head and argued calmly, "The matter of the accounts was indeed approved by Miss Zheng Huiyi herself. I am just an assistant. How can I influence Miss's decision? I have a clear conscience."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qinlan, the Crown Prince's Consort of Prince Duan's Mansion, curled up her lips into a cold smile. She elegantly sat up straight and swept her eyes across Butler Zheng's face like an icy blade: "Butler Zheng is really calculating. With just a few words, he completely shirked his responsibility and pushed the eldest lady to the forefront. Do you think you can get rid of suspicion this way?"

Butler Zheng's face changed slightly, but he still insisted: "The Crown Princess misunderstood. I have no intention of shirking my responsibility. I am just being realistic. After all, the eldest lady is my master. As a servant, I naturally have to obey her orders."

Gu Qinlan snorted coldly: "If the young lady asked you to kill someone, would you not do it?"

Butler Zheng was stunned for a moment, and quickly explained: "Princess, you can't say that. The eldest lady is the jewel of Prince Duan's mansion, how could she do such a thing?"

Gu Qinlan's eyes turned cold: "Butler Zheng, are you questioning my words? Or do you think I am framing the young lady?"

Butler Zheng's forehead was covered with beads of sweat. He knew that he was in a very unfavorable situation at the moment. If he continued to argue, he might get into trouble. So he changed his words: "Princess, I didn't mean that. I just think that the eldest lady is a kind person and would never do such a thing. As for the account, I am indeed just an assistant, and the responsibility is not mine."

Gu Qinlan smiled gently: "Butler Zheng, do you think you can clear yourself of suspicion like this? Don't forget that the account matters are of great importance. If there are any problems found, you, as the assistant manager, will also be held responsible."

Butler Zheng's face turned pale. He knew that Gu Qinlan's words were not threats, but facts. He gritted his teeth and said, "Princess, I admit that I was indeed negligent in the account book, but that was also because of the eldest lady's order. If I had gone against the eldest lady's wishes, I would have been kicked out of Prince Duan's mansion long ago."

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly: "Butler Zheng, do you think I can trust you just by saying this? Don't forget, you are an old man in Prince Duan's Mansion. If you are really loyal and reliable, how could you make such a low-level mistake?"

Butler Zheng was speechless. He knew that he had fallen into Gu Qinlan's trap, but he could not defend himself. He could only bow his head and wait for Gu Qinlan's next move.

Seeing this, Gu Qinlan was secretly delighted, but she did not let down her guard. She knew that if housekeeper Zheng really had a problem, he would definitely try every possible way to excuse himself. So, she decided to continue testing: "Housekeeper Zheng, do you think the account book issue can really be covered up?"

Butler Zheng raised his head, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes: "Princess, I...I really don't know what's wrong with the accounts. If I knew, I would have reported it long ago."

Gu Qinlan smiled softly: "Butler Zheng, do you think I will believe you? Do you think you can get rid of suspicion like this?"

Butler Zheng remained silent. He knew that his defense seemed pale and powerless in front of Gu Qinlan.

Seeing that Butler Zheng stopped making excuses, Gu Qinlan already had a plan in mind.

Gu Qinlan looked at Butler Zheng and said coldly, "Butler Zheng, do you think I am so easily deceived by you? Let me tell you, I am different from Zheng Huiyi. She may easily believe your sweet words, but I am not so easy to fool."

When Butler Zheng heard this, his expression changed slightly. He did not expect that Gu Qinlan would point out his thoughts so directly. He quickly smiled and said, "The Crown Princess has misunderstood. How dare I fool you? It's just that some things are really inconvenient to say directly."

Gu Qinlan sneered, "Why not just say it? Then I will send someone to the government office to borrow 20 bailiffs and take them to the house with the big willow tree at the entrance of Baiyu Lane and bring the people in here."

When Butler Zheng heard this, his face turned pale instantly. He didn't expect Gu Qinlan to know that place. He had always kept that place well hidden, and he never thought that Gu Qinlan would know it.

"Crown Princess, what do you mean?" Butler Zheng asked with forced calmness.

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, with a cold light flashing in her eyes: "Why should I tell you? You just need to know that I can get what I want."

At this time, the maid Fu Yu came in. She looked at Gu Qinlan with a trace of worry in her eyes: "Princess, do you really want to do this?"

Gu Qinlan took out the private seal of Prince Duan from her bosom, glanced at Fu Yu, and said calmly: "Fu Yu, you are my most trusted maid, you should understand my determination. I have made up my mind, you just need to obey my orders."

Fu Yu took the order, took the prince's private seal, left Prince Duan's Mansion, ran quickly to the yamen, and headed straight for Baiyu Lane with twenty yamen runners.

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Gu Qinlan smiled and silently watched the changes in Zheng's facial expression, as if she was appreciating a vivid painting. The beads of sweat on Zheng's forehead gradually gathered into a stream and slid down his cheeks. He bit his lips nervously, and his expression changed unpredictably.

At this time, Fu Yu led the yamen runners and a group of people into the hall of Prince Duan's mansion. The eight servants were tied up with their backs and lowered their heads, not daring to look at Gu Qinlan. However, the mother and son who were being escorted attracted everyone's attention.

The young woman was wearing a simple dress, she had a pretty face and a smile on her face, but at this moment there was a hint of sadness in her smile.

The child was about five or six years old, chubby and very cute. He held his mother's hand tightly, his eyes showing his expectation for Zheng Guanjia.

Gu Qinlan flicked her sleeves lightly and said calmly, "Butler Zheng, do you know this mother and son?"

Butler Zheng widened his eyes and shook his head in panic: "Princess, I... I don't know them at all."

The young woman burst into tears after hearing this, sobbing: "Zheng Xi, have you forgotten? We spent all those years together. You were my husband and he was your child! How could you be so heartless?"

Butler Zheng was trembling, but he still said stubbornly: "I... I have never met you before, don't talk nonsense!"

The child couldn't help crying out loud: "Daddy, I am your child, why do you treat us like this? My mother and I are so scared, please save us!"

Butler Zheng stared at the child, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He turned to Gu Qinlan and begged, "Princess, please have mercy and let me go! I am willing to accept any punishment, just please don't break up our family."

Gu Qinlan smiled lightly, her eyes revealing endless indifference: "Butler Zheng, do you think you still have a chance? You betrayed Prince Duan's Mansion, deceived your superiors and subordinates, do you think you can easily get away with your crime?"