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If she really wanted to enter the Prince Lian's manor, she wouldn't have needed it until now.

Putting everything aside, just that useless Xuanyuan Lian …

After all these years, if he really wanted to do something with Xuanyuan Lian, would he really think that he would be able to escape under the hands of some brainless fool?

She was quite confident in this Gu Huaiyan.

Ever since she was young, she knew that she was pretty, and a beautiful face was a woman's greatest asset.

Therefore, she always knew how to make good use of her pretty face.

It was because of this beautiful face that he was able to play together with Gu Xi without any problems. Furthermore, he made Gu Xi obey his orders, not only Gu Xi, but also Mu Yao. Don't think that she didn't know.

She just didn't want to expose him.

He was just a son of the Minister of the Left.

Although they were rare and talented, they were indeed the target of many women's affection.

However, she knew very well in her heart what kind of person she still needed.

The person she was looking for not only had to be talented and good-looking, but also had to have a high status. Only such a person could match up to her.

As for that Mastermind Yao, although she was the son of the Minister of the Left, but … He was just an ordinary scholar and a scholar. He was far from the royal family in the capital. Naturally, such a person couldn't be the target of his choice. To her, the best choice was that. As a prince, he had been exceptionally intelligent since childhood. He was doted on by the empress dowager and could be said to be a true favored son of heaven.

Who knows, maybe he would be the one sitting in the high seat in the future.

From the first time she saw that person, she swore that she would find someone like that for her entire life. Only such a person could be worthy of her.

However … But by the way, you always seem to be at arm's length to yourself...

Every time she thought she was close to him, he would start to feel cold to her. Every time he thought she was hopeless, he would feel terrible. He even thought of giving up and she would appear again.

She had forgotten how many times she had done this. Gradually, her heart was filled with that person, whose every word and action could affect her emotions.

As long as that person wanted it, she would do it. As long as that person liked it, she would risk it all to get it …

Like... Just like when that little bitch just came back.

At that time, he clearly knew that with her status, it would be best if he didn't have any conflicts with her.

But... But that person … That person wanted her to be a fool, so he did it without hesitation. He didn't even consider the consequences.

And so he did it without hesitation.

He had done too much and sacrificed too much for that person. If he gave up now …

No, no, I can't give up now. If I give up now, then everything I did would be in vain.

Thinking of this, Gu Huayan unconsciously clenched her fists.

Yes, no matter what, he had to go in today. Even if Gu Yinian would not like him later on, he had to go in and explain things to him.

If … If he really fell for that little slut's words, then he would really be together with Xuanyuan Liankong … Just the thought of this possibility made her tremble...

No, no, she couldn't allow this to happen. She had to stop it …

"I just want to go see royal father. Maybe royal father has already finished talking to the guests. I'm waiting outside... I won't disturb my royal father. "

As a woman, she was well aware of her advantages.

Appearance was his advantage. In this kind of situation, he could only use his advantage to get what he wanted.

As she spoke, she trembled slightly. She timidly raised her head and looked pitifully at the maid standing outside the door. Her eyes instantly turned red and she looked extremely pitiful.

She had known long ago that women's tears could sometimes be useful and could help her obtain many things that she couldn't obtain, but … If you shed too many tears, it would be worthless. So be sure to use it in the right place... However, sometimes even the slightest sign of weakness could still garner sympathy from others …

Sympathy is such a good thing. As long as you get the sympathy of others, you can basically get whatever you want.

Just like now...

She could clearly see the sympathy in the eyes of these maidservants and wives.

Yes, they felt sorry for themselves.

In their eyes, she was just a pitiful adopted daughter, and an unacknowledged adopted daughter at that. Now that the direct descendant of the daughter had returned, her identity as an adopted daughter had become extremely awkward.

But...

Hmph, a bunch of inexperienced people actually started to sympathize with me without even knowing who I am.

Her hands clenched into fists. Although Gu Huaiyan still had a pitiful look on her face, she was sneering in her heart.

It was really a bunch of ignorant fools. They actually pitied him, not even considering their status. He couldn't even protect himself from being sold by a group of servants …

"That... That... In that case, the girl … "Young lady, just wait inside …"

Since Gu Huayan had already said this, the maidservants and the maidservants naturally could not say anything else.

No matter what, Gu Huayan was still a master in name, so the servants like her did not dare to do anything to her.

Furthermore … Furthermore, she didn't ask to go in at this time. The other party had already retreated and was just waiting outside.

Thinking about it, it was indeed pitiful. He had lost his mother to take care of him since he was young, and even his father didn't recognize him.

Looking at the pitiful look on Gu Huayan's face, the servant girls and the other women did not realize that their guesses were true.

"Thank you, then..." "Then I'll wait inside."

Bending her knees slightly, Gu Leyan smiled and expressed her gratitude. Since she was a child, she had received strict upbringing. In terms of etiquette, Gu Leyan was also impeccable.

She had been used to it all these years.

She was more clear than anyone else about who said what and when to show weakness.

It was because of this that she had been able to live safely in the Prince Gu's estate until now, and that no one had dared to bully her.

This kind of her dancing personality is inseparable.

Gu Huayan entered the room alone. The maidservants that came with her stayed outside, and they cleverly chatted with the maidservants.

"It's been a long time since the prince returned. After the young miss found out, she was overjoyed and hurriedly ran over, making everyone and elder sisters laugh."

Those who were able to stay by Gu Huayan's side, and who were able to do so, were definitely not stupid.

This little girl's age couldn't be considered to be that old, around twelve or thirteen years old. She had a round body and round face, and when she smiled, her eyes narrowed into slits, making her look silly.

But it was clear.

Miss came today with a purpose, these people guarding the door, to let Miss in, it was not an easy matter.

However, this was not what Miss would do once she entered. There were more important things to do later on.

And as a servant, she naturally had no reason to follow them in. After all, the prince was here to receive more guests.

It was already a blessing on the outside for Miss to enter and wait.

All she could do was help the young lady find out if there was anything she could hear.

"Ah, this young lady is being considerate."

Growing up in this kind of place, it was common to not see one another for a year or so, not to mention that they weren't even biological. Under these circumstances, it would be great if they could eat until they were full and wear warm clothes. Originally, there was nothing to complain about, but the Gu family's circumstances were unique.

It had always been controlled by Lian Fengyue. Although even Feng Yue was an extraordinary woman, her status was still there. In a concubine's room, no matter how capable she was, she wouldn't be able to get anyone else's approval.

In addition, the people of the Gu Clan were thin and only had Gu Xi as their son on the surface. If this were the case, then it was no wonder these servants suspected that Gu Huanyan was Gu Yannan's flesh and blood.

After all, after so many years, apart from the Gu Clan, no other children had been born. There were only two children left in the entire estate. If Gu Huayan was really only adopted, then why hadn't Prince Gu adopted two more children in all these years? Or rather, why hadn't he adopted another child?

In addition, all of the food and clothing that Gu Huaiyan had put on over the years were the same as Gu Xi's.

Although there had been many people who had gradually gotten used to it in their hearts, after all, Gu Yinian hadn't given her any special care in all these years.

However … However, with Gu Qingyi's return, that thought began to sprout in everyone's mind.

If this Gu Huayan really wasn't Gu Yan Nian's own flesh and blood, how could he let her live in that courtyard that only a virgin could live in?

Although they did not think much about it in the beginning due to Gu Qingyi staying at Fengyi Garden, the situation slowly turned cold. Anyone with brain would think about it.

One of the reasons why Gu Qingyi was able to live in the Phoenix Garden was because the emperor and empress dowager had personally built this place for Princess Anping. After a few days, she said that Princess Anping had left for so many years.

However, since Gu Qingyi was the only child of Princess Anping, it was natural for her to live in her courtyard. Even if this matter was exposed to the world, no one could say anything about it.

Thus, no matter how unwilling Lian Feng Yue was, she still had to obediently move out.

After all …

Not to mention that she was just a concubine, even if she had truly become Gu Yinian's official wife, this courtyard still wasn't something she could openly occupy.

However …

However, that Gu Huaiyan was different.

An adopted daughter, a girl whom even Princess Anping had never acknowledged, a girl who had never even been to a ancestral hall.

To put it nicely, she was the adopted daughter of the Gu family. To put it harshly, she was just a young lady from another family who was standing at the Duke Gu Palace's doorstep. The Duke Gu Palace didn't have a proper mistress all year long, and Gu Yinian was always outside.

This was why she had been able to go so far. If she really met a powerful matriarch, she might have already been kicked out.

Furthermore, even if they were to really rush out, it was possible for them to directly land in the small manor outside.

This was also the reason why, even though Gu Huayan was dissatisfied with Gu Qingyi's return, she remained silent and did not dare to say a single word. She only secretly instigated Gu Xi, Mu Jingyao, and Xuanyuan Lian to look for trouble with Gu Qingyi, while she herself did not directly clash with her.

Because she knew that her status was awkward and she didn't dare to move recklessly …