Traveling through time and space

"Yuanyuan, this time, you were able to help Ziqiao. My third uncle and aunt are very grateful." The third wife expressed her gratitude.

"Princess, since you are willing to help the third branch, it means there is no grudge between us. In the past, it was always your eldest brother who took the lead, and we, as his younger brothers and sisters, could only follow his lead. Now that your eldest brother has passed away, your second uncle is the head of the family, and you have to help our second branch as well. You can't be partial. If you help your third uncle, you have to let your second uncle benefit as well. Your second uncle has been in the position of seventh-rank appeasement envoy for too long. You are a legitimate princess, and your second uncle is also the head of the family after your eldest brother passed away. You might as well tell the emperor to let your second uncle be an official of the third or second rank, and he will not lose your status as a legitimate princess..." Second uncle Cai Debao lowered his head, while second aunt Ning Jing was talking incessantly.

Maybe it wasn't just Gu Yuanyuan who didn't expect this, everyone who came didn't expect this, "Second sister-in-law, what are you talking about?" Aunt Cai Baifeng stood up.

"Fifth sister, you are just a widow born to a concubine. If it weren't for us brothers and sisters-in-law, the Shen family would have kicked you out long ago. Your second brother has made a name for himself, so you have someone to rely on."

"Okay, Second Aunt, it was a mistake for us to bring you here. You can go now." The eldest brother and the second brother stood up at the same time and said these words at the same time, word for word.

"It's not your turn to make the decision. The princess's willingness to help the third house means she acknowledges her reconciliation with the Cai family. This means she knows that only when the Cai family is doing well can she do well and have someone to rely on." Gu Yuanyuan was amused by the accusatory tone.

"Ning Jing, you really don't even care about your dignity. Originally, this princess was hoping to get along peacefully with the Cai family, but you are rushing to your own death. Seeing that Nanny Shang and Nanny Hao had already entered the room and stood by, "Madam Hao, give her a slap. How dare she speak so arrogantly in front of this princess? She doesn't know how much she weighs and how she dares to order this princess to do things." Gu Yuanyuan waved her hand, ignoring the people standing up around her. When Nanny Hao hit her ten times, Gu Yuanyuan shouted, "That's it, masters of the Cai family, this princess has long said that there will be no reconciliation with the Cai family. Any relationship with the Cai family is limited to contact with the eldest and second brothers. How dare you come here and let this princess go to the emperor and ask for official positions on your behalf? Ning Jing, this princess will let you go today, but I won't be so polite in the future."

"We are all from the Cai family, your maternal family. We are your uncle and aunt, your elders. Princess, you treat us like this. Aren't you afraid that people will laugh at you for being unfaithful and unfraternal? Aren't you unworthy of being a role model for us Qingyang women?" Ning Jing said this with confidence.

"Ning Jing, go ahead. My elder is sitting in the Golden Palace. What kind of elder are you? How about I send you, my elder, to the palace to recognize my relative with the emperor? Ask the emperor to make a tablet and worship you?" Gu Yuanyuan said very happily. Seeing that Nanny Shang and Nanny Hao had already entered the house and stood beside them, "Natty Hao, you two take people to throw these Buddha statues out of the princess's mansion, and tell the doorman that some people from the Cai family are not allowed to enter the princess's mansion in the future." Gu Yuanyuan looked around at the people in the room, "Everyone, we have paid New Year's greetings. My princess has something to do, so I won't keep any food for you." Gu Yuanyuan stood up to go back to her own yard. Everyone stood up. Gu Yuanyuan looked at the eldest and second brothers of the Cai family and said nothing.

"Second uncle, second aunt, we brothers have been fooled by you again. From now on, our first branch will have nothing to do with your second branch. Third uncle, third aunt, fourth uncle, fourth aunt, aunt, sixth uncle, sixth aunt, if anyone comes to the princess's mansion and causes trouble for the princess again, we brothers will sever ties with that branch." The eldest brother stood up and spoke every word in a resounding voice.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I am your second uncle, and we are your elders."

"Second uncle? Dear second uncle, elder, are you worthy of him?" The second brother said calmly.

"Yes, my father has passed away. When he was alive, the eldest branch of the family also separated from you and your branches. Naturally, the eldest branch will no longer be constrained by you."

"Hello you all, you are all unfilial descendants." Cai Debao was a little angry and embarrassed.

"Second brother, let's go," Fourth Uncle stepped forward and pulled Second Brother. In the past, Gu Yuanyuan would treat Fourth Uncle with some courtesy, but since the fake Cai Mengyun appeared, Gu Yuanyuan no longer looked at the Fourth House differently.

"Madam Hao, Madam Shang, you have to escort these people out of the princess's mansion yourself." Seeing her two brothers sitting there without moving, Gu Yuanyuan guessed that they had something to say, "Brother, brother, let's go to that courtyard and talk." Gu Yuanyuan didn't care about anyone else and went back to her own Bian Garden. She simply washed up, changed her clothes, came out and sat down again, and picked up the tea that had just been served.

"Princess," the eldest brother stood up and bowed. Gu Yuanyuan glared at him, "Yuanyuan, your second brother can read, but he is not as useless as he seems." The eldest brother looked at his second brother with disdain.

Gu Yuanyuan just took a sip of tea and immediately spat it out. How could an older brother say that to his younger brother? "Big brother, why do you say that to second brother?" Hearing the movement in the house, Dongmei, who was standing at the door, stood at the door. Gu Yuanyuan waved her hand and asked them to leave. Gu Yuanyuan then remembered why his second brother would follow him. "Big brother, second brother, what do you mean?" The second brother stood up and knelt in front of Gu Yuanyuan. "Second brother, what do you want to do with this great gift?" Gu Yuanyuan put down the cup and wanted to help him up, but stopped himself after thinking about it. It was not clear what men and women were doing. Seeing Dongmei's figure outside, the eldest brother looked outside and said, "Dongmei, everyone, leave the gate of Pianyuan."

"Yuanyuan, since your second brother has decided to follow you, why don't you accept him? With him by your side, your eldest brother will feel more at ease."

"Yuanyuan, Shaocun is willing to follow the princess. Big brother, please plead for Shaocun."

"Second brother, why are you doing this? You are the new third place in the imperial examination, why do you want to ruin your bright future?" Gu Yuanyuan was a little scared.

"Princess, you must have someone by your side, to see for you, to hear for you, to do for you. Second brother is willing to be that person by your side, and second brother is willing to be your counselor, always by your side." He had said this before, and Gu Yuanyuan thought he was joking, but she didn't expect him to be serious.

"Brother, it's better for Second Brother to enter the government according to the procedures. He is also at the age to get married and have children. Second Brother, you are a talent. It would be a pity if you don't enter the government. Are you willing to be an unknown appendage beside Yuanyuan?" Gu Yuanyuan had never thought about finding a counselor or a military advisor for herself. She liked the feeling of having the final say.

"Yuanyuan, if Second Brother is really willing, Second Brother can swear."

"Yuanyuan, I know you have great ambitions. With your second brother by your side, I can rest assured no matter where you go. You lack a loyal person by your side."

"Brother, why doesn't Second Brother join the government, doesn't hold an official position, doesn't marry and have children, and doesn't continue the Cai family line? You are the eldest brother, don't you think it's a pity? And you are still fooling around with him."

"The Cai family has no shortage of people to carry on the family line. For the sake of the family, eldest brother gave up his passion. So it's fine. Now your second brother is willing to help you, eldest brother is willing to fulfill his wish. The two of us were raised by our grandmother herself. The person she is most worried about is you. With second brother protecting you, eldest brother can also give some explanation to the spirit of our grandmother in heaven." The eldest brother said these words firmly.

"Second brother, even if you have to be a quiet person for the rest of your life, are you willing?"

"I am willing. Although I am not good at fighting and cannot protect the princess, I am good at literature. I can write and do math. I only ask the princess to keep me by her side."

"Okay, everyone stand up and sit down to talk. Big brother, Yuanyuan will be going to her fiefdom soon and won't be able to come back often. I have something to ask of you. It's about offering sacrifices to the prince and grandmother. Big brother, please help. I can't represent Yuanyuan's feelings. With your help, Yuanyuan will feel less regretful. Big brother will also go to talk to grandmother often."

"Okay, I agree. I will often visit grandma and also go to pay homage to the prince." The eldest brother agreed.

Gu Yuanyuan looked outside to make sure that no one was outside. "Big brother, second brother, there is something that Yuanyuan needs you to do quietly." Gu Yuanyuan thought about it and decided to let them do it. They hadn't thought of the right person in the past two days. They nodded at the same time. "You also know that Feng Yan has four princes, Ling Yu, Shen Ji and other countries have also sent people. Now everyone's attention is on the prince's funeral. But Yuanyuan thinks they should have other purposes.

Yuanyuan wants you to quietly inquire about these people and these countries so that you can prepare a response plan, organize it into a written form, and hand it over to Yuanyuan in person before the hour of Hai the day after tomorrow." The two of them nodded, "Second brother, since you are willing to come to Yuanyuan's side, this matter is your token of allegiance. Yuanyuan doesn't keep fools around." Gu Yuanyuan said jokingly.

"Don't worry, Princess. I will do my best."

"Brother, Yuanyuan always thought that Second Brother was a serious person, but it turns out that Second Brother can also smile."

"Princess," Dongmei stood at the door and looked at Gu Yuanyuan with some embarrassment.

"What's the matter?" Gu Yuanyuan asked.

"Chen Ji's uncle is here again. He said he was sent by the Crown Princess to deliver something. I heard from the doorman that this is their third visit."

"Go and tell them that it is not appropriate for me to meet them privately now. At the same time, you should also express my gratitude to the Crown Princess. There will be a banquet in the palace in two days. Let's meet then." Dongmei bowed and went out.

"Yuanyuan, we'll take our leave too." The eldest brother stood up and Gu Yuanyuan nodded, knowing that they had something to do.

"Little Maozi, you personally send the two young masters out and let Madam Hao come in." Gu Yuanyuan sighed. Things that need to be solved must be solved. They cannot be delayed any longer.

"Your servant, your servant greets the princess." After a moment, Matron Hao bowed and entered the room. Gu Yuanyuan waved her hand, and Dongmei went out again.

"Madame Hao is Hao Siyan, there is Lu Nansheng from Nansheng Embroidery Workshop, and there is also Cai Mengyun. Which one is your real name?" Gu Yuanyuan played with the teacup in her hand.

"I don't know what the princess is talking about. I am Hao Siyan."

"Madam Hao, this princess doesn't have the time and energy to play games with you. When we first met, this princess didn't realize that you were her. When you tried every means to sell yourself as a slave in the princess's mansion, this princess could be sure that you were Cai Mengyun. Of course, this princess will not ask what happened to you all these years? Why did you return to the capital city under an assumed name? And why didn't you recognize your grandmother for so many years, causing her to become sick with worry? This princess just wants to ask you, why did you come to this princess's mansion and live under my nose? What is your intention?" Gu Yuanyuan asked very directly, not wanting to beat around the bush with her.

"It doesn't matter who I was before, but now I am a servant in the Princess's Mansion. I don't want to recall the past."

"You admitted that you are her. You gave birth to a child, but sent the child to hell. You are not worthy of being a mother. Go away. This princess is worried about leaving you with the children. You have done business and should have no shortage of money. This princess can no longer take you in. If one day, the emperor knew you were still alive, I am afraid your life would be in vain. You gave birth to the princess, but made her live a life worse than death for thirteen years. For all the hatred in these thirteen years, this princess will never forgive you, and the emperor will not forgive you either. If the emperor finds you, I am afraid the entire Cai family will be implicated."

"Mom just wants to stay by your side and by the side of her grandchildren."