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26. The Prelude to the Kidnapping

Ruan's whole body went cold. Even if she wanted to defend herself, no words of defense could come out of her mouth.

She considers herself to be very capable in the domestic affairs, and she has kept Gu Qingyuan in her hands for so many years.

She thought that Gu Qingyuan had nothing to rely on and was weak and could be bullied. What was once a perfect matter was now ruined by a private account.

Now she will come again with the dowry matter

As for the side branch who went to Jingzhao Mansion to report to the official, his feet were so weak that he could not stand upright.

Gu Yunniang felt extremely sour when she thought that after today, Gu Qingyuan would marry into the Lu family and become Mrs. Hou, and spend the night with the man she admired.

Even though Ruan had tried to dissuade her from causing trouble, she still bit her lower lip quickly, showing a confused look, and asked,

"No wonder the elders are so fond of my sister. She already knows how to keep private accounts and manage the family at a young age. Brother Wenze, the Hou Mansion will have a good mistress in the future."

As soon as she said this, Gu Qingyuan couldn't help but laugh.

Lu Wenze frowned tightly.

When I saw those account books, the pity I had for Gu Qingyuan dissipated a little.

It can't be a coincidence that she has been able to hold back for so many years with an account book and hit the target today.

"That's enough." Someone said loudly.

These two words were so heavy that the moment they fell, Gu Yunniang's words that were about to make a fuss were blocked in her mouth.

When she saw the man above him with his arms slanted and lazily looking like he was watching a play, her eyes became cold.

"Today's events will be heard by the Governor at the Supreme Court. Duke Zhen Guo fought bloody battles on the battlefield, but his children were treated like this..."

"Fortunately, the eldest daughter of the Gu family is very kind. If she didn't have that account book, wouldn't she be wronged in vain?"

"Before I came here, I met some libertines by the river in the suburbs of Beijing. They teased good families. I vaguely heard that they were also related to the Gu family. I just happened to report them to Your Majesty."

His gaze swept over everyone in the hall, and wherever he glanced, huge pressure fell over them.

Both Ruan and Gu Yunniang couldn't help but stiffen.

Not only were they impressed by Pei Jinting's power, but they were also shocked by how those libertines could be encountered by Pei Jinting.

Both of them were a little dumbfounded, and burst into cold sweat.

Gu Zhiyuan, who originally went out to meet friends, hurried back.

Gu Zhiyuan felt scrupulous when he saw Pei Jinting in the hall who looked like a smiling fox. Pei Jinting had been involved in the Gu family's affairs several times.

He became more and more convinced that Pei Jinting represented the prince's line and came for him.

When he was feeling depressed and angry, he handled the matter with unprecedented lightning speed. He drove Ruan and Gu Yunniang to Zhuangzi because they were sick.

He added a few more pounds to the dowry for Gu Qingyuan, as if he wanted to make up for something.

In response, Gu Qingyuan just thanked Gu Zhiyuan gently, without any anger or grievance.

Before Pei Jinting left, he looked at Gu Qingyuan, who was standing like a thin bamboo, but his heart seemed to be blocked by something, and only a sour and swollen unknown emotion emerged from the small cracks.

"Gu Yuanyuan, why do you always make yourself look pitiful in inadvertent places..."

He approached her pressingly, as if he was annoyed that she was a piece of rotten wood being used.

This is the second time he has asked this question.

Gu Qingyuan pursed her lips, "Suffering a loss is a blessing. Look, who else in the hall will do better today except me? You will learn a lesson from a loss, and this kind of thing will not happen again next time."

Pei Jinting hummed softly and said, "Wait for me tomorrow." He said in a tone that did not allow for discussion.

The day after tomorrow, the sixth day of March, was the day she and Lu Wenze got married.

It was also the day when he kept his promise and kidnapped his bride.

It was late at night, and Gu Qingyuan sat in front of the dressing table, looking at the tiara and wedding clothes on the tray, and sighed quietly.

The marriage between the Gu and Lu families has been a grand and happy event that has been talked about for many years.

After tomorrow, she didn't know what the situation would be like.

"Ayuan, Ayuan..." There was a knock on the window lattice, and Lu Wenze's call could be heard faintly from outside.

Tomorrow is the wedding day, why would Lu Wenze come here? Gu Qingyuan only thought that she had heard something wrong.

The sound of knocking on the window lattice was heard relentlessly, as well as the sound of A Yuan.

She stood up, opened the window, and saw Lu Wenze standing in the night.

Seeing Gu Qingyuan, Lu Wenze's face was full of joy, his voice was gentle and calm,

"Ayuan, tomorrow is our wedding day, are you happy or not?"

Gu Qingyuan didn't move and said in a calm tone, "Master Hou came over late at night, what's the matter?"

Lu Wenze hesitated to speak, and finally said apologetically,

"Yesterday, that bitch Pei Jinting really exposed the matter to His Majesty."

"His Majesty was furious and dismissed several officials. Something went wrong in Tongzhou again... I... I want to go and have a look..."

"Ayuan, I am doing this to preserve our family, do you understand?"

Tongzhou.

Gu Qingyuan's fingers were cold.

Ruan and Gu Yunniang were sent to Zhuangzi in Tongzhou.

During the day, someone sent a letter back, saying that Gu Yunniang was not accustomed to the local environment and fell ill as soon as she left.

She whispered, "I understand."

Lu Wenze breathed a sigh of relief, with a smile on his face,

"I'll leave tonight and I'll definitely be back before the wedding tomorrow."

"I also told the government that if I can't make it back, I'll let my cousin greet the bride on my behalf. Anyway, don't worry."

Hearing Lu Wenze's words, Gu Qingyuan twitched the corners of her lips. She felt ridiculous.

"Master Marquis, I heard during the day that Yun Niang passed out in Zhuangzi. Do you want to stop by and see her?"

"Yunniang was not accustomed to the local environment. Was she harmed by someone? Is she related to which official was dismissed?"

This was the first time Gu Qingyuan showed such clear sharpness, and Lu Wenze was angered.

He is condescending and cannot be criticized,

"It's already this time, do you still need to be so clear about it? The relationship between sisters is the same. If something happens to her, how can you bear it?"

After saying that, he ignored Gu Qingyuan and walked away.

After watching his back disappear for a long time, Gu Qingyuan turned around and picked up the crown on the table to look at it.

The guilt in her heart disappeared without a trace.

Tomorrow, the scene of snatching the bride will surely be extremely exciting.


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