TLDPCRM 29: The Reputation of the Gu Family

Chapter 29: The Reputation of the Gu Family


Gu Yunru's mind was as clear as a mirror. Madam Gu chose to kill to cover up her tracks because she was afraid that Su Shi would talk too much. This method of acting was not clever, and it was probably because she was pushed to her1 limits that she did it.

Gu Yunru was pondering the sequence of events when she suddenly heard a tinkling laughter coming from outside.

"It seems like Second Miss and Third Miss are here," said Qingxing, poking her head out to look.

Gu Yunru sat up straight, put on her hat, and did not want anyone to see her face.

Gu Junyao led Gu Junyue into the room and looked up and down at the person inside with a sneer.

"Elder Sister didn't return all night, and I, as her little sister, am really worried," she said. In fact, she was only following Madam's orders to see how Gu Yunru was doing. Gu Junyue stood outside with a disgusted look on her face, as if the room were filled with something extremely dirty and foul, causing her eyebrows to furrow.

"Little sister, come in quickly. Elder Sister is not a cannibal," Gu Junyao laughed softly, covering her lips. This laughter made Gu Yunru's scalp tingle, and she unconsciously looked at the two sisters.

"You can see for yourselves that I am safe and sound," Gu Yunru said, looking at Gu Junyao and Gu Junyue.

Gu Junyao glanced at Gu Junyue and then strode toward Gu Yunru, curious to lift her hat. However, she was fiercely pushed away.

A pair of delicate little hands were immediately marked with red bruises. Gu Junyao glared at her with displeasure, saying, "I came to see you out of kindness, and yet you treat me like this."

"You can leave now that you've seen me." Gu Junru had completely lost her patience with the two sisters.

Gu Junyue charged up, full of momentum, and said, "Indeed, a servant girl from the Zhuangzi is uncivilized and rough. Let me tell you, whether your face recovers or not, you will still have to marry into the Wang family."

Seeing Gu Junyue's aggressive posture, Gu Junru smiled instead of getting angry. Gu Junyuan then pulled out a porcelain-white bottle from her sleeve and raised her lips arrogantly, saying,

"This is a little gift that my sister and I prepared. Your face hasn't recovered yet, has it? As long as you apply this hibiscus cream, your skin will be as fair as before within three days.''

Could these two sisters really be so kind? She would never believe it if they had done something to the cream.

Looking at the two sisters' arrogant faces without any complicated expressions in her eyes, the hibiscus cream should be safe.

Gu Junru tightly held the hibiscus cream in her hand, raised her lips and smiled, saying, ''Thank you for the two sisters' kindness.''

''You're welcome. Don't forget about us two sisters after you become the Wangfei,'' Gu Junyue said, unable to control her laughter.

Qingxing stood at the door and watched the two young ladies finally leave, feeling uneasy. She walked up to Gu Junru and asked,

''Miss, did those two young ladies give you any trouble?''

''What's there to trouble me about? I'm not afraid of anything now.''

Gu Junru fiercely squeezed the bottle of hibiscus cream, suddenly realizing that she might need to keep it just in case.

"Miss, the Wangye's people just came to pass a message. He asked you to pack up earlier tomorrow, and he will take you into the palace.''

Sure enough, what was supposed to come has finally arrived."

"I understand, help me choose a relatively low-key outfit."

"Understood."

Early the next day, the carriage of the Zhao Prince's Mansion stopped grandly at the entrance of the Gu Mansion. Many onlookers wanted to come forward to join in the excitement.

Mr. Gu had originally intended to invite the prince in for tea, but he did not expect that Rongzhen would not even give him face and instead took Gu Yunru directly into the palace.

"Sir, it seems that this prince has a strong interest in Yunru."

Madam Gu's eyes lit up. Whoever is favored by the prince will be unlucky, but now she has finally shifted all of Jun Yao's misfortune onto Gu Yunru. It's really a blessing in disguise.

"That is Yunru's good fortune."

"Yes, yes, sir, you are right. Who would say otherwise?"

Madam Gu's eyes flashed cunningly, and no matter how hard she tried to conceal her smile, she suddenly stiffened and grabbed Mr. Gu's arm.

"But this girl has actually gone into the palace. If I had known, I would have had him take Jun Yao as well, just in case she encounters some noble offspring..."

Madam Gu was slow to catch on, and Master Gu revealed a meaningful smile. "Do I need you to remind me? At the banquet tonight, all the ministers will also be present. I will bring Jun Yao along, and everything will fall into place naturally."

"That's great. Thank you for putting so much effort into Jun Yao, Master."

Madam Gu wiped the sweat from her forehead. No matter what, she had to make sure that Jun Yao ascended to a higher position.

Gu Yunru felt that the day had come too early and had been dozing off in the carriage the entire way. Rongzhen watched her sleep, his brow furrowed slightly. His recent sleep had improved quite a bit, but Gu Yunru seemed a bit haggard. Could it be because of treating his illness?

Rongzhen felt guilty at the thought and took off his cloak, draping it over Gu Yunru's body. However, this careful gesture ended up waking her up.

"Have we arrived?"



Gu Yunru sat up straight and looked at Rong Zhen in front of her.

"Not yet, probably another half an incense stick's distance," she said.

"Why is it so far? I remember sleeping for a long time," Gu Yunru couldn't help but yawn. Rong Zhen coughed lightly and said, "If you feel tired, you can lean on my shoulder."

Gu Yunru swallowed nervously and couldn't believe these words were coming out of his mouth. She suddenly felt more awake and blinked her starry eyes. "No need, no need. I'm much more awake now."

Rong Zhen hid his disappointment and stared at her face. Gu Yunru still wore a blue veil, which matched her blue dress, giving her a fresh and elegant feeling.

"Is your face still not healed?" Rong Zhen didn't expect her face to still be unhealed after so many days, and couldn't help but feel skeptical.

Gu Yunru covered her face and hesitantly said, "Yes, my face has been itchy these past few days. There are still many red bumps that haven't disappeared yet, and only my forehead can be shown."

"I told you to let the doctor take a look, but you didn't listen. A woman's face is more important than her life."

Gu Yunru listened to Rong Zhen's gentle tone and inexplicably softened. She furrowed her brows and hesitated, "Skin problems are related to personal constitution. I don't want this either. Who doesn't want to take off their veil and show their face to others?"

"I recently heard of a remedy, using red wood beard and red hibiscus, which might be able to cure your face."

Seeing his expression, it didn't seem like he was lying. Could it be that he really did some research for her face?

"No need. It should be healed in a few days," Gu Yunru tried to avoid his intense gaze. She felt an invisible pressure from him and realized she couldn't escape his attention. She needed enough money to leave this place.