Reborn to be replaced? Remarried to the royal palace, raising children and training husband

Gu Qinlan pondered for a moment, then ordered Xiang Zhu, "Go, gather all the servants and stewards in the mansion to the flower hall. I want to personally call the roll. Make sure no one is left out."

Xiang Zhu took the order and left. Half an hour later, she returned to the pavilion with heavy steps. Gu Qinlan raised her head, her eyes were like water, and when she saw Xiang Zhu's face, she couldn't help feeling a little heavy in her heart.

Xiang Zhu walked into the pavilion and bowed his head and said, "Princess, Xiang Zhu was not able to do his job well and only gathered a few people. The rest of the servants and managers were reluctant to come."

Gu Qinlan frowned slightly, with a sharp look in her eyes: "What are their reasons?"

Xiang Zhu hesitated for a moment and said, "They all said they were sick or were busy with family affairs and couldn't spare the time."

Gu Qinlan sneered, put down the pen in her hand, and slowly stood up: "It seems that my identity as Princess Duan is just a decoration in the eyes of these servants. Xiang Zhu, what do you think?"

Xiang Zhu raised her head, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "Princess, the people in this palace dare to look down on you because they have not seen your majesty. I am willing to accompany you to the flower hall to let these people know that you are not someone they can trample on at will."

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly and patted Xiang Zhu on the shoulder: "Okay, in that case, let's go to the flower hall together."

The two men came to the flower hall, only to see the few servants and stewards standing there trembling with fear.

Gu Qinlan looked around, his eyes as cold as ice, and said in a cold voice: "I called you all here today to let everyone know that from now on, the rules of Prince Duan's Mansion must be re-established. If you, the stewards, still want to make a living in this mansion, you must abide by my rules."

An elderly steward came out tremblingly and said, "Princess, we are all following the old rules. I wonder what your new rules are?"

Gu Qinlan said calmly: "The old rules can be retained, but one more rule must be added, and that is loyalty. Anyone who dares to betray Prince Duan's Mansion and deceive the master will be severely punished."

When everyone heard this, their faces turned serious. At this time, Xiang Zhu stood up and said, "Princess, there is one thing I don't understand about today's incident. Why do these servants dare to look down on you so much?"

Gu Qinlan smiled and said, "I want to hear your answers to this question."

A young steward hesitated for a moment, then bravely said, "Princess, to be honest, we all thought that you were just a concubine and the prince didn't value you. That's why we dared to slack off."

Gu Qinlan's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he said, "You are wrong. Whether Prince Duan values ​​me or not does not affect my status in Prince Duan's Mansion. From today on, if anyone dares to look down on me again, it is considered looking down on Prince Duan's Mansion, and the consequences will be borne by the person himself."

Upon hearing this, everyone knelt down and responded in unison.

Gu Qinlan looked at these people and sneered in his heart.

These people were still dissatisfied, but she didn't care. What she wanted was to let them know that the owner of Prince Duan's Mansion was her, Gu Qinlan!

From the next day, Gu Qinlan began to gradually rectify the rules of Prince Duan's mansion. She first ordered that all the lazy and disloyal servants and managers be replaced, and then re-established the various rules in the mansion.

However, Gu Qinlan knew very well that if she wanted to gain a foothold in Prince Duan's Mansion, she would need more wisdom and means.

As night fell, Gu Qinlan was alone, leaning on the beauty couch, looking at the account book.

Xiang Zhu walked in and looked at Gu Qinlan's back, feeling emotional.

My young lady is no longer the weak and helpless woman, but a strong person who can truly control the Prince Duan’s Mansion.

Xiang Zhu stepped forward and gently reminded her, "Princess, it's late at night, you should go to bed early."

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly and said, "It's okay, it's still early. Xiang Zhu, do you think I can control everything in this mansion?"

Xiang Zhu said without hesitation: "Princess, you can do it. Because you have confidence and determination, and I am here with you."

The two smiled at each other, the moonlight shining on them like a dazzling light.

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The next afternoon, sunlight shone through the window lattices into Jinghong Garden in Prince Duan's Mansion, illuminating the tranquility of the room.

Xiang Zhu supported Gu Qinlan and walked slowly into the room, with anxiety evident on his face. However, Gu Qinlan still smiled, with a firm look in his eyes.

Xiang Zhu couldn't help but say, "Princess, the housekeeper Fu Bo just now was just trying to intimidate you and wait for you to beg him! He doesn't take you seriously at all! Why don't we go to the old princess to complain? Let the old princess make the decision for you!"

Gu Qinlan patted Xiang Zhu's hand gently, and said calmly: "Xiang Zhu, I know you are thinking about me, but Uncle Fu has been in this Prince Duan's Mansion for many years, and his status and prestige are not something we can easily shake. Besides, the old princess is old, and I can't bear to let her worry about this matter. I will solve this matter myself."

Xiang Zhu stamped her feet anxiously: "Princess, you are too kind, but they take your kindness as weakness. If you don't take measures, they will only get worse!"

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly, her eyes firm: "Xiang Zhu, don't worry, I am not blindly tolerant. It's just that Uncle Fu must have his reasons for doing this. I have to find out the reason first, and then make plans."

As they were talking, the butler Fu Bo walked in with a faint smile on his face, but a hint of pride in his eyes. He bowed to Gu Qinlan and said, "Princess, you are back. I have prepared the ingredients for the dinner according to your instructions. Is there anything else I can do?"

Gu Qinlan smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Fu, thank you for your hard work. You don't have to worry about the dinner, I will ask the servants to do it. But, there is one thing I don't understand, I want to ask you."

Uncle Fu was slightly stunned, then he smiled modestly: "Princess, please speak, I will answer you wholeheartedly."

Gu Qinlan said: "Uncle Fu, you have been in the Prince Duan's Mansion for many years and are familiar with the affairs of the mansion. I want to know why you are so repulsive to me? Is there something I did not do well enough?"

Fu Bo's expression changed slightly. He pondered for a moment and said, "Princess, I don't mean to reject you, but... there are some things that you may not know. In the past, Prince Duan had a relationship with a woman named Yan Ruoshui. Yan Ruoshui and I have a life-long friendship, and she entrusted me to take care of Prince Duan. Later, Prince Duan married you, and I was worried that Prince Duan would let Yan Ruoshui down, so..."

Gu Qinlan's expression changed slightly. She didn't expect that Uncle Fu would reject her for this reason. She smiled softly and said, "Uncle Fu, I understand. In fact, I have nothing to do with Miss Yan Ruoshui, and I also believe that Prince Duan is a man who values ​​friendship and loyalty. Don't worry, I will do my best to make Prince Duan's mansion harmonious and let Miss Yan Ruoshui feel at ease."

Hearing this, Uncle Fu's eyes flashed with gratitude, and he bowed deeply to Gu Qinlan: "Princess, I am very grateful. In the future, I will do my best to serve you."