The daughter of the first wife grew up in the countryside and was extremely powerful

"Don't worry, Chu'er. We're just going to wait and see. There's no reason not to get married! As long as Grandma is here, she will definitely find a suitable marriage for you."

She loves her granddaughter because she also cares about her family members.

Even though they had been together for a short time, she could clearly see the feelings between them, which were naturally precious.

"…grandmother…"

Gu Fanchu had no way to refute and could only remain silent.

The old lady's worried voice continued to reach my ears.

"The Yuan family is good, and their family background is not bad. They are also valued by His Majesty. But I heard that Mr. Yuan has a heart disease. I don't think it's suitable. If Chu'er marries him, she may have to serve him well. If she is not careful, she may..."

The old lady said with some regret.

"Wang, please send someone to prepare some things and send them over later. She gave Chu'er a bracelet today, so it's not good to accept it for nothing, lest people criticize her."

"Yes."

Wang responded.

She naturally also thought about Mr. Yuan's situation. To put it bluntly, Chu'er might become a widow if she married him.

He is so young, how difficult his future life will be.

This is not okay.

Gu Fanchu said goodbye to his grandmother and aunt in a lack of interest and returned to his own yard.

She took off the jade bracelet on her hand and asked Bai Li to put it away carefully. Then she sat comfortably in a newly made lounge chair in the yard, thinking about something.

In this life, she avoided entanglement with the Third Prince and also avoided some changes in the General's Mansion.

But I can't change the fact that I have to get married.

Living in this world, it is unlikely that I will not get married. I can ignore it, but I always have to consider the relatives in the general's mansion.

"Liuli, go and find out what's going on with this Young Master Yuan. Why wasn't he in the capital before, and why is he back now?"

These people had no connection with her in her previous life, so naturally she didn't understand them.

I didn't expect that this life would make my life more fulfilling.

The Yuan family is of too high status. If we really get married, there is no guarantee that there will be any problems in the future.

After receiving the order, Liuli went out to find out the news.

Baili, Qiutang, and Amber secretly looked at the young lady in the yard in a corner, muttering in a low voice:

"What's wrong with you, young lady? Are you attracted to that Mr. Yuan?"

"That shouldn't be the case. Miss, you haven't even met that Mr. Yuan. How could you be attracted to him?"

"But she actually sent Liuli to inquire about it. Could it be that the young lady really wants to get married?"

"But, I thought the young lady would be with Master Shi..."

"How is that possible? Look at Master Shi's serious and cold face... If Miss really married him, I'm afraid she would be so frustrated every day..."

A figure appeared behind the three of them, and seeing the little maid chatting enthusiastically, he frowned and scolded:

"What are you doing? Are you being lazy here again?"

The three of them were startled. When they turned around and saw Nanny Wang’s gloomy face, they were even more frightened and quickly dispersed.

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Inside the Taifu Mansion

Tianshu, who had rushed back all the way, went straight to the study without stopping and reported to Shi Jinyan what he had investigated.

It happened that Chang Geng was also in the house, discussing matters with his master.

Looking at Tianshu, who was covered in dust and had a tense expression, Chang Geng secretly glanced at Shi Jinyan who was sitting behind the desk.

"Sir, when we were rushing to Qinghe Town, we encountered another group of people. From my observation, I believe they were the guards of one of the princes in disguise."

"We arrived in Qinghe Town at about the same time, but the person we were looking for had disappeared. It was said that he was taken away a few days ago, along with the rest of his family."

Unexpectedly, the events in Qinghe Town alarmed the prince, but it was understandable. If he could get that thing, whether he handed it over to His Majesty or used it for himself, it would be a huge bargaining chip.

However, it is still unknown who took the person away and where they took him.

I didn't expect that someone could be more perceptive than them. I just don't know why.

Shi Jinyan also frowned.

He was injured recently and rarely went out, also in order to hide his injury.

But I don’t know who has such a keen sense of smell and can smell something unusual so quickly.

"Let all the spies in the capital be alert and see if they can find out anything."

Shi Jinyan thought for a moment, then whispered an order, then turned back to ask Chang Geng: "Did you just say that Duke Yuan is back?"

"Yes, he returned from the Earl of Yongchang's mansion five days ago. He immediately went to the palace to see His Majesty. It's said that he had a very pleasant conversation with His Majesty, but his position has not yet been appointed. It's said that the young master of the Yuan family has his heart disease under control, and he intends to stay in the capital permanently this time."

Chang Geng said respectfully.

Shi Jinyan had already considered the matter in his mind.

It is probably no coincidence that Lord Yuan returns at this time.

I guess His Majesty let Lord Yuan come back because he saw that the competition between the Crown Prince's faction and the Fifth Prince's faction was not going well!

But it's okay. Duke Yuan is a man of integrity and will not lean towards any party even if he sits in that position.

"If that's the case, then it's a good ending. We can't control the occurrence of this matter, so we don't need to worry about it anymore. Is there anything else happening in the capital?"

"His Majesty has ordered that the Seventh Princess be sent to marry in ten days. She will leave here with the envoy."

The Seventh Princess's departure is an inevitable result, and her master will not let her stay in the capital.

Whether it's for himself or for Princess Lingyu...

Thinking of Princess Lingyu, Chang Geng recalled the recent rumors in the capital. He glanced at Shi Jinyan and said:

"The General's Mansion is currently selecting a husband for Princess Lingyu. Coincidentally, the Yuan family returned because Young Master Yuan is almost the same age, and Young Master Yuan is also looking for a husband. I heard that Madam Yuan is very satisfied with the Princess and gave her a bracelet on the spot~"

Shi Jinyan's hand, which was about to take the brush, stopped and he looked at Chang Geng with sharp eyes.

The latter immediately leaned forward and said, "If the master is alright, we will leave first..."

He said yes and quickly pulled Tianshu out of the study.

Shi Jinyan picked up the brush, filled it with ink, and placed it above the paper.

His thoughts were disrupted by Chang Geng's words just now.

Is Gu Fanchu going to meet someone?

Why was she so anxious? He remembered that she was still young, not yet of marriageable age.

Besides, what's so good about the kid from the Yuan family? I saw him a few times when I was a child. He was treated like the apple of the eye by Lord and Mrs. Yuan. But he was also a patient who was taken care of with precious medicines all year round. He looked so frail.

If she really marries into the Yuan family, she will probably have a lot to serve.

Besides... now rumors about her and myself are circulating in the capital. If the Yuan family knew about it, I'm afraid I don't know what they would think of her!

His thoughts were in a mess, the pen in his hand was still, and the ink dripped onto the white rice paper.