After my luck was stolen, I led my whole family to defy fate and change our destiny.

With the fourth prince choosing his ideal princess, the eldest princess considered her mission accomplished and sent many gifts before leaving.

He also sent a portion to Gu Linglong.

Inside the carriage, the old woman asked in confusion, "Your Highness, Miss Gu broke the nine-linked rings completely unintentionally. It was just a coincidence that she managed to untangle them. She's just a little baby and can't do anything about it. Why did we specially prepare a gift for her?"

The eldest princess pulled her sleeves tighter: "Who knows if it's fate? There's nothing she can do, but the Gu family might not be so lucky."

The old woman asked, "Does the Princess intend to help Lord Gu?"

"I've noticed that Yan'er and the young master of the Gu family are getting quite close. Send someone to find out what's going on, and also send someone to check on the Gu family's situation."

"Yes"

……

Ministry of Rites

Gu Yu'an was reading to Gu Linglong, and the three brothers also tried to cultivate but to no avail, as they could not absorb any spiritual energy into their bodies.

Gu Linglong's progress was becoming increasingly smooth. The mark within her body was on the verge of collapse, and she believed that she would be able to break through the barrier soon.

Gu Xinyi peeled oranges for her brothers. Fu'anju was very close to the Minister's residence, and Gu Xinyi came almost every day.

Gu Xinyi peeled the orange and carefully removed the white pith from it.

Su Xiuran couldn't help but chuckle upon seeing this: "You'll spoil them."

"Sister-in-law, you're exaggerating. It's just a few oranges."

The doorman reported that the supervisor of the Dali Temple was outside.

Dali Temple Prosecutor?

Su Xiuran's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that something has happened to the master?

Gu Xinyi reassured her, "It's alright, sister-in-law. If anything had happened to my brother, he would have barged in immediately."

Su Xiuran regained some color in her face: "Please invite Lord Zhou in."

Zhou Zhixing carried gifts in both hands. As he entered, he looked up as he stepped over the threshold, his gaze lingering on Gu Xinyi for two seconds before looking away.

Mrs. Gu

"Mr. Zhou"

"Please have a seat, Lord Zhou. Chunhe will serve tea."

Su Xiuran: "May I ask what brings Lord Zhou here?"

[Ahhh, Zhou Zhixing is here! Auntie, this is your savior! He was chased away by the old hag when he came to propose marriage before, boohoo, could he be here to propose marriage again?]

Gu Xinyi was stunned. Her savior was Zhou Zhixing? And he even proposed marriage?

but……

She knew absolutely nothing about it, and besides, wasn't Zhou Zhixing supposed to be averse to women?

[Auntie, I like this uncle. Bring him home! He's been waiting for you for over ten years. Everyone says he likes men and won't marry, but he loves you so much!]

Gu Xinyi's ears turned red instantly. She stole a glance at Zhou Zhixing, only to meet his gaze. Gu Xinyi awkwardly looked away, her toes clenching tightly.

No way, it can't be such a coincidence, right? He shouldn't have noticed me looking at him, right?

Su Xiuran was also stunned. The rumored Ghost Sorrow liked her sister-in-law?

Su Xiuran glanced at him discreetly. He was much stronger than Cui Shengqiang and had been infatuated for many years. She thought it would be great if the two of them could get together.

Seeing that Zhou Zhixing remained silent, Su Xiuran called out again, "Lord Zhou?"

Zhou Zhixing snapped out of his reverie: "Oh, Madam Gu is right, this tea is indeed quite good."

After saying that, he even took a sip as a gesture of good cooperation.

Su Xiuran: "?"

Gu Linglong covered her mouth and chuckled. [I'm totally smitten! Zhou Zhixing was so engrossed in looking at my aunt that he didn't hear a word my mother was saying.]

Su Xiuran: "..."

Su Xiuran repeated, "May I ask what brings Lord Zhou here?"

"Oh, Madam, I've come to inform you that Lord Gu's case will soon be heard in public, and his family may be summoned. Please prepare accordingly."

Su Xiuran was stunned. Wasn't he the incorruptible and ruthless Ghost-Seeing Sorrow?

She hasn't even started bribing yet, and this news has already been released so readily?

Su Xiuran: "Won't this cause you any trouble with your official duties?"

Zhou Zhixing waved his hand: "No, not revealing important details of the case doesn't violate any principles."

Gu Yu'an and Gu Liyao glanced at Gu Xinyi secretly. This was all thanks to their aunt.

Their approval of Zhou Zhixing increased even more.

Su Xiuran knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch, so she asked, "Thank you, Lord Zhou. Is there anything you require? I will do my best to fulfill it."

If Zhou Zhixing thinks he can force his sister-in-law to marry him, he is wrong. No matter what conditions are not met, as long as his sister-in-law does not want to marry him.

"Yes... I have a small request. May I... may I speak with Madam alone?"

Gu Liyao: "That won't do. You're not a man; how can my mother see you alone?"

Zhou Zhixing's face flushed red: "I...I'll only say one sentence."

Gu Liyao: "That won't work either. Who knows what you're up to?"

Zhou Zhixing suddenly remembered something and hurriedly took out a letter from his pocket.

Zhou Zhixing had considered this situation beforehand and prepared the envelope in advance, but he forgot about it when he got nervous.

"Madam, please take a look."

Su Xiuran opened the envelope and read it carefully. Gu Liyao craned his neck to take a look, but Su Xiuran glared at him and pushed him away.

After reading it, Su Xiuran folded it up and put it in an envelope. "I need to ask around about this before I can give you an answer."

"well"

Su Xiuran asked, "Do you believe my husband is innocent?"

Zhou Zhixing nodded: "I was also under Lord Gu's command before, and I have complete faith in his character."

Yes, Zhou Zhixing, fearing that others would think he was deliberately trying to curry favor with his superiors by proposing marriage to his aunt, voluntarily applied to work in another department. He climbed to this position through hardship and numerous obstacles.

Su Xiuran was somewhat moved: "I will write back about what you wrote."

"Alright, alright, then I'll take my leave."

After Zhou Zhixing left, Gu Liyao immediately asked gossipily, "Mother, what did Lord Zhou say?"

Su Xiuran looked at Gu Xinyi: "Lord Zhou said that if anyone proposes marriage to your aunt before your father comes out, could you please refrain from agreeing for the time being?"

"what"

Gu Xinyi's face instantly turned as red as a boiled shrimp.

Gu Liyao: "Then why doesn't he propose now?"

Su Xiuran: "Your aunt probably feels regretful that your father proposed marriage before he was even here."

Gu Liyao clicked his tongue; it was quite a sight to behold.

"Xinyi, although I think Lord Zhou is a reliable person, I will still follow your opinion."

Gu Xinyi thought for a moment and said, "Lord Zhou is indeed flawless, but I have no intention of getting married right now, and my reputation isn't good either. I'm afraid he'll regret it later."

Su Xiuran's eyes showed heartache: "Are you afraid of running into someone like Cui Sheng again?"

Gu Xinyi's silence was taken as an admission of this answer.

Su Xiuran: "Lord Zhou is clearly not comparable to Cui Sheng. Although I think he's good, you don't need to feel pressured. Even if you don't want to remarry, the Gu family can support you."

Su Xiuran, fearing something might happen to the Gu family, has already begun preparing money for Gu Xinyi's future living expenses.

Gu Yu'an said, "Aunt, you don't need to belittle yourself. Zhou Zhixing is more than a match for you."

Gu Liyao: "Exactly, marrying Zhou Zhixing is the result of eight lifetimes of good deeds."

Gu Xinyi's smile grew even brighter, and she jokingly asked, "What if Auntie wants to find a husband?"