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

The next day, before dawn, Gu Fanchu was gently awakened.

Because Wang was worried, she personally sent her caring maid to carefully wash and dress her.

Today, Gu Fanchu put on the gorgeous clothes made of precious fabrics that Concubine Xi had gifted her last time. The clothes were bright in color and delicate in texture, as gorgeous and dazzling as the colorful clouds in the sky.

On her head was a jewel-inlaid plum blossom hairpin, which shone brightly like stars.

Paired with a pair of golden crabapple hairpins also given by Concubine Xi, she looks even more noble and elegant as she sways gracefully.

On this day, she rarely put on an exquisite makeup with great care. Her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque and full of charm.

Especially at the center of the eyebrows, there is a gorgeous flower ornament, which looks like a blooming flower, exuding charming fragrance.

When everything was dressed up, the maids who had been following Gu Fanchu couldn't help but be amazed.

They stared with their eyes wide open, unable to believe that the person before them was actually a familiar lady, as if they were getting to know each other all over again.

At this moment, Gu Fanchu was like a dazzling pearl, exuding an irresistible charm that made people feel awe.

However, Gu Fanchu herself was not used to it. Now that she thought about it, she seemed to have never had the opportunity to wear such formal clothes in her two lifetimes combined.

When we arrived at the gate of the general's mansion, three gorgeously decorated carriages were standing there quietly, still waiting patiently.

Seeing Gu Fanchu, who had dressed up carefully today, with her exquisite makeup and appropriate clothes, from afar, the old lady's eyes flashed with satisfaction. The two aunts beside her also nodded repeatedly, both showing very satisfied expressions.

Gu Weiwei and her brother, who were following beside them, showed no expression, but were filled with envy.

Although Gu Weiwei lived a good life in the general's mansion, the old lady always treated them equally.

But there is always a difference between close and distant relatives. For example, the material of Gu Fanchu's clothes and the hairpin on her head are all top-grade products from the palace.

Originally, Gu Weiwei thought that if she stayed with the old lady today, she might be valued by other ladies and find a good marriage for herself.

But with someone like Gu Fanchu standing by my side, who can see me?

Gu Weiwei's eyes flashed with coldness, and she pulled the handkerchief in her hand unwillingly.

Afterwards, the family got on the carriage one by one. The carriage started slowly and took them towards the palace. Laughter and joyful chatter could be heard from the carriage from time to time.

Many people entered the palace today. The road leading to the palace was bustling with people surging like a tide.

When they finally arrived at the palace, the Qinhua Palace where Concubine Xi lived was extremely lively. There were palace maids coming and going everywhere, and laughter and joyful chatter intertwined, as if playing a joyful melody.

As soon as they stepped into Qinhua Palace, the palace maid beside Concubine Xi walked over lightly and greeted them with a smile on her face.

Gu Xingfan followed Gu Xunzhou and others to the male relatives' side.

Gu Fanchu followed the old lady closely, step by step into the magnificent hall of Qinhua Palace, and then was led to a small and exquisite palace next to it.

Gu Weiwei was first taken to the main hall on the side.

At this moment, Gu Yunshu, dressed in luxurious attire like a fairy concubine, was already waiting there. She had a graceful figure and elegant temperament, just like a person in a painting.

"Greetings, Imperial Concubine..." The old lady was about to perform a solemn salute, following the court etiquette. Gu Fanchu and Wang Shi stood behind the old lady, also with solemn expressions, ready to perform this grand ceremony together.

"Mother, sister-in-law, there's no one else here, no need to be so polite."

Gu Yunshu said softly, holding the old lady's hand, her eyes slightly red, as if filled with endless emotion.

"Mother······"

The old lady looked at her daughter whom she had not seen for a long time, and a complex emotion surged in her heart.

Everyone praised her for her good fortune. Her daughter had been married into the palace as a concubine for so many years, and even though she had no children, she was still favored by His Majesty.

The seemingly beautiful scenery on the surface cannot cover up the emptiness in the heart.

Not only does he need to be cautious in the palace for fear of being caught, but he also has to be careful when he wants to see his family.

"Shu'er, don't cry. Today is a good day. How can you see tears?"

The old lady looked at her daughter with heartache.

Everyone praised her for her good fortune. The daughter she raised entered the palace as a concubine and was favored by the emperor for so many years.

But in fact, only the emperor's concubines know how difficult life is.

What's more, there are no children.

"Mother, sister-in-law, I'm pregnant."

The old lady thought she had misheard. Just now she was still feeling sorry for her daughter's childlessness, but the next second she heard these words from Gu Yunshu's mouth, and she felt as if she was in a dream.

"What...what?" the old lady murmured in disbelief.

"Mother, I'm pregnant. It's been almost three months. The doctor said the baby is already firmly seated."

When Gu Fanchu looked over, he discovered this small detail. Although Concubine Xi was still dressed gorgeously today, her clothes were actually designed for comfort, probably because she was pregnant.

"That's great, that's great, God bless you, Shu'er, you've finally had your happy ending after all the hardship you've endured!"

When the old lady confirmed that the woman meant what she thought, her eyes immediately filled with tears, her hands clasped together, and she kept muttering.

"No, mother, the one we should thank is Chu'er. Chu'er is our family's lucky star!"

With gratitude on her face, Concubine Xi looked at Gu Fanchu who was standing quietly aside.

The old lady also responded immediately: "Yes... yes, our Chu'er is really a little lucky star! First, she saved me, then helped the master to detoxify and save Zhou'er. Now you and Nan Yi are both pregnant again!"

"Yes! Since Chu'er returned to the General's Mansion, so many good things have happened in our mansion!"

Wang also echoed.

One or two things could be a coincidence, but when so many things happen at the same time, it is no longer a coincidence.

Now it seems that no matter what the purpose was, it was the right thing to leave this child in the general's mansion.

"Chu'er is just trying her best to keep her family safe and sound. She's not some lucky star!"

Gu Fanchu said sincerely.

She can naturally tell who is good to her.

"Don't worry, Chu'er, your aunt will never forget your kindness!"

Being able to conceive Long Si and have a child of her own has been Gu Yunshu's long-cherished wish for many years. Now that her wish has come true, she is naturally very happy.

So when she said she would never forget Gu Fanchu's kindness, she wasn't just saying it casually.

After they had been in the small hall for a while, a palace maid came over and said, "Your Majesty, the Queen is here."

Gu Yunshu had no choice but to stand up slowly, tidy up her appearance, and reluctantly looked at the old lady before following her to the main hall next door.

So he dug out a few people and followed them over.

The guests had almost all arrived and were chatting at their respective seats when a sharp voice rang out:

"Your Majesty, the Queen has arrived."