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

The imperial decree for the marriage between the Fourth Prince and Han Yun'er has been issued. It is set for the eighteenth day before the new year.

The Fourth Prince's residence was filled with joy, and two large winnowing baskets of wedding money and cakes were placed at the entrance.

Everyone who came forward to offer their congratulations received celebratory money and cakes, which showed that the Fourth Prince was quite satisfied with the bestowed marriage.

The Fourth Prince even sent someone to deliver a red envelope to Gu Linglong.

Gu Linglong held the red envelope with great delight, planning to buy chicken legs once she could walk.

Gu Liyao touched the thickness of the red seal and felt a pang of sympathy; he had clearly put in so much effort.

Su Xiuran found it amusing to look at her youngest daughter's greedy expression. She took the red envelope and coaxed, "Keep it here with Mom for now, okay?"

"You're too young now, you could easily get lost."

"When you grow up, Mom will give you back."

Okay, Mommy is so good, Mommy love you!

Those words sound so familiar!

The three Gu brothers shook their heads in unison, "Little sister, you're still too young!"

They've been living like this for so long and still haven't seen where their red envelopes are!

When asked, Su Xiuran pretended to be stupid.

The weather is getting hotter and hotter. Gu Linglong is three months old now and has learned to roll over.

The Minister's residence started using ice early on.

But that also means that it hasn't rained for more than three months.

At this moment, Gu Linglong was practicing turning over in the cradle.

Chunhe was even more excited than Gu Linglong: "Young Miss, lift your head first, then your right leg, and push your right hand to the left, yes, yes, that's it!"

"Wow, wow, that's amazing! Little Miss, you're so great! Let's flip it over again."

Gu Linglong cooperated perfectly, and with a quick push to the left, she flipped back over.

Chunhe clapped enthusiastically, "Little Miss is amazing! Not only is she prettier than other children, but she can also roll over better than them!"

Douzhu stood to the side, providing a straight man's joke while folding a pillow—a round pillow with a concave shape.

When the little lady grows up, we'll tie her hair in a bun; her round head will look much better!

Gu Linglong giggled as she was praised, her short legs kicking up a jolt that melted the hearts of everyone present.

Su Xiuran had no idea how long Gu Mingtang's public trial would last, and she couldn't get any information about it.

She looked up at her daughter, then continued to tidy up the box in front of her.

Su Xiuran sold off one of the estates furthest from the capital, and dared not make any other sales.

She was afraid that if she made too big a move, all the items she sold later would be taken back.

It's not safe to leave too much money in Gu Xinyi's hands. She feels like she has another daughter, and at this moment she wish she could pack Gu Xinyi up and send her to the Zhou family mansion.

Zhou Zhixing should be able to ensure Gu Xinyi's lifelong safety.

Sister-in-law, you were looking for me?

Since returning to the Gu family after her divorce, Gu Xinyi's spirits have improved at a visible pace. She even looks a bit plumper than when she was at the Cui family's house.

"Xinyi's here, come and sit down."

Gu Xinyi picked up Linglong before sitting down: "Little girl, did you miss your auntie?"

Think about it.

Su Xiuran handed over a box: "Keep this safe."

Gu Xinyi opened the box. Inside were the land deeds for Fu'anju and a rouge shop, along with approximately 100,000 taels of silver and some jewelry.

Gu Xinyi glanced at it, her heart pounding. She slammed the door shut, saying, "Sister-in-law, what are you doing? Take it back, I don't want it!"

Su Xiuran took Gu Xinyi's hand: "Listen to me, Fu'anju is yours, so you'll have a place to live in the future. The rouge shop will also ensure your livelihood. Your sister-in-law can't give you any more, otherwise it will bring you disaster."

Gu Xinyi pushed it back: "I don't want it. After I came back, Lie Yin is the same as before I got married. I have enough. I don't need these."

Su Xiuran sighed: "If your elder brother is safe and sound, this will be your dowry. If something happens to him, this will ensure you a worry-free life from now on."

Gu Xinyi's eyes reddened: "Sister-in-law, I..."

Su Xiuran patted her hand: "Your older brother would support me in doing this. If you're not going to accept it, then don't come."

Gu Xinyi wiped away her tears: "Okay, I'll take it."

I'll keep this for my older brother and sister-in-law.

While Su Xiuran and Gu Xinyi were talking, Gu Yu'an quietly took Gu Linglong to the Fourth Prince's residence.

The reason was simple: the Fourth Prince felt a slight itch in his legs. When Chu Jingyan found out, he assumed it was Gu Linglong's doing, so he invited Gu Linglong over.

The fourth prince feared it was all a dream, and didn't even bother to summon the imperial physician.

Gu Yu'an was holding Linglong in the carriage when a commotion suddenly broke out ahead.

Gu Liyao lifted the curtain: "What's wrong?"

The coachman replied, "Second Young Master, it was the Li family's bridal sedan chair. Our carriage collided with it."

"The Li family? Li Xiaohan?"

Little S: "It seems so."

Gu Liyao glanced back at his elder brother and, finding nothing amiss, said, "Let's step aside for now. A wedding is a big deal; we shouldn't miss their auspicious time."

"Yes"

Little Si drove the carriage aside.

People around were talking a lot.

"It hasn't been that long, has it? She just broke off her engagement with the young master of the Gu family and got married right away?"

"Hey, haven't you heard? Miss Li fell into the water, and Young Master Zhao saw her body. They should get married soon!"

"I heard that Master Li disliked his daughter and dismissed her in no time."

"Didn't they say that Miss Li wouldn't marry?"

"That's not up to her. Her body has been seen; who but the young master of the Zhao family would dare to marry her?"

"It's a pity about the eldest son of the Gu family. He's much better than the groom. Look at today's wedding, the groom didn't even come to pick him up in person. The Zhao family doesn't value this at all."

Inside the bridal sedan chair, Li Xiaohan gripped her handkerchief tightly. She should have married the Fourth Prince, so how could this have happened? Where exactly did things go wrong?

She was a talented woman; how could she have ever suffered such injustice?

Her father forced her to marry Zhao Qian against her will, otherwise he would send her to a temple to become a nun.

It turns out that his daughter's happiness was worthless in his eyes, given his reputation and future prospects.

She took out a packet of medicine from her bosom. She didn't want to become a nun; it would ruin her life.

Zhao Qian ignored her and didn't even come to pick her up on their wedding day, which she took as a misunderstanding he had made of her before the wedding.

Things will be fine after marriage; if that doesn't work, then we'll have to resort to drastic measures.

Lin Xiaoxiao is right. As long as she gets pregnant with a son, she can keep Zhao Qian firmly in her grasp, just like she did with Gu Yu'an back then.

So what if he's the second son?

As long as she has a son who can please the old lady, the Zhao family's power will eventually be hers.

She snapped out of her reverie, as if sensing something, and lifted the curtain to watch a carriage depart. She recognized it all too well; it was the Gu family's carriage.

For some reason, she felt a sudden, inexplicable panic and clutched her chest.

It seemed as if something important had left her.

The maidservant outside the sedan chair was startled when she saw her mistress stick her head out. She quickly covered the veil again and pushed Li Xiaohan inside.

"Miss, only the groom can lift the veil; otherwise, it's considered unlucky."