TLDPCRM 40: Fairness for All (Patreon)

Chapter 40: Fairness for All



"Your words are too heavy, this old man doesn't know, why would the Imperial Concubine Shu do such a thing?"

Master Gu felt that there must be a reason for the situation. Concubine Shu took her anger out on him and his daughter, so there must be a cause.

Concubine Shu sat on the phoenix couch and snorted. She looked at Gu Junyao's little face, full of stubbornness, and her expression was lazy and indifferent. She slowly said, "If you want to ask, ask yourself How did you teach your daughter to be so arrogant and unreasonable? In the end, it's all because Mr. Gu taught her poorly."

Master Gu was completely confused and just kept apologizing until Concubine Shu gave up and sent them both out. Gu Junyao supported her father and asked with concern, "Dad, are you okay?"

"Dad is fine. I just can't understand it. Did Concubine Shu means Yunru?" When he heard the name Gu Yunru, Gu Junyao's hatred became more apparent.

"I heard people in the palace say that my sister also came to the palace with Prince Zhao. She must have offended Concubine Shu, so Concubine Shu took it out on us."

After thinking about it, Master Gu realized that this was the only possibility. It was already bright outside, and the palace gates were open. They hadn't even had a drink and instead were tortured all night by Concubine Shu.

In his whole life, when had he ever suffered such humiliation? After returning home, he fell seriously ill. Under the questioning of madam Gu she revealed what had happened and she was filled with anger and hatred.

"Mom, lower your voice. You can't let Dad hear this. Dad cares a lot about his reputation. Being played by Concubine Shu like this must have made him feel like he lost all face."

Gu Junyao tried to persuade her mother with a bitter heart.

madam Gu clenched her fist and pounded on the table, saying, "This Gu Yunru only knows how to cause trouble outside. She even broke a vase belonging to Prince Zhao before. Although the prince didn't hold her responsible, who knows what will happen if he remembers one day?"

Gu Junyao didn't even know about this incident, it seems that Gu Yunru is going to have a bad time.

"Mom, please calm down. We need to discipline Gu Junru properly."

"What good ideas do you have?"

Madam Gu gave her a glance and Gu Junyao's eyes flashed with cunning. She whispered a few words in her ear and Madam Gu nodded repeatedly, a satisfied look on her face that could not be expressed.

"I'll leave this matter to you. We must suppress her arrogant behavior no matter what."

"Yes, mother. Your daughter will handle this matter without leaking any information."

On the other side, Gu Yunru sneezed. She didn't know who was cursing her so early in the morning.

"Miss, are you okay? Shouldn't we pack up and return home now?"

Qingxing walked into the room and saw her deep in thought, so she didn't dare to disturb her.

"Qingxing, come and see how my face looks now."

Gu Yunru sat in front of the bronze mirror and removed the green veil. Qingxing came over, holding her breath, and saw that Gu Yunru's face was flawless. Her skin was as smooth and tender as a newborn baby's, and there was no sign of the previous wound.

"Miss, you're already well. Congratulations!"

"What's there to congratulate? If my face is healed, then I'll have to obediently marry into the Wang family." Gu Yunru was happy and worried at the same time. Looking at her face, which had become even smoother and more delicate than before, she didn't want her face to heal so quickly, so she put the green veil back on.

"Miss, you can hide it from the prince for a while, but you can't hide it from him forever."

"Let's keep it hidden for now."

"Oh."

"At this moment, Hongxin walked in and looked around the room before finally spotting Gu Yunru sitting in front of the bronze mirror lost in thought.

"Miss, the princess is requesting your presence."

Gu Yunru knew the princess would want to consult with her, but now that the two of them didn't have frequent interactions, it would be suspicious for her to suddenly go see the princess after what happened last night.

"Give this to the princess, she will understand." Gu Yunru handed a piece of cloth to Hongxin, who nodded and left.

"Miss, you and the princess have never met before. Why would she want you to come see her?" Even someone as simple-minded as Qingxing would feel suspicious, let alone others.

"It's nothing. By the way, Qingxing, prepare some lotus seeds, lotus leaves, and angelica for me."

"Yes."

Gu Yunru wanted to establish a connection with the princess from scratch. She couldn't let outsiders be suspicious.

When the princess returned, she had a fever and several imperial physicians were at a loss. Rong Zhen recommended Gu Yunru to treat the princess, and after drinking the medicine Gu Yunru prescribed, the princess did feel much better. As a result, Gu Yunru was able to naturally stay in the princess's sleeping quarters.

That day, after the princess finished her medicine, she dismissed all the servants around her.

"Yunru, what did you give me to drink? Even the imperial physicians couldn't figure it out."

"Here are some large nourishing pills. If you take too many, your body won't be able to handle it and it will cause fever symptoms," explained Gu Yunru slowly. She continued, "It was fortunate that we were able to work so seamlessly with the princess this time, but once the envoy from the border arrives, the princess must follow the original plan."

"I understand. This princess isn't a fool. You have done me a great favor, what reward do you want?" asked the princess.

Gu Yunru didn't expect this day to come so soon, it seems that this princess really trusts her.

"For now, I haven't thought of anything. Let's wait until later to make such requests," replied Gu Yunru.

"Alright, just let me know if you want anything. As long as you can help me avoid marrying into the borderlands, you can ask for anything."

"Okay. Before that, can the princess assign two capable people to work with me?"

Gu Yunru didn't have any trusted confidants in the palace, let alone skilled fighters. She needed these people to gather intelligence. If she could get the princess to assign them directly, things would be much easier.

"At this little gesture, I have been protected by the secret guards since I was a child. This is my token, which you can also use to command them."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Looking at the exquisitely crafted token with shimmering fluorescence, Gu Yunru couldn't help but think it was truly a royal exclusive item.

After returning to the side hall, Gu Yunru discovered that Rong Zhen was humming the nursery rhyme she had taught him. She couldn't resist eavesdropping on him as he had a pleasant baritone voice when singing.

"Who is it?" Rong Zhen was already nervous, and seeing someone there made his cheeks even redder.

"It's me. Have I disturbed your Highness' interest?" Gu Yunru smiled mischievously as she approached him. Suddenly, she noticed his face was slightly red, so she asked, "What's wrong, Ah Zhao?"

"Nothing. I've already learned your song."

"Oh, sing it for me."

"Certainly not. I'm not good with music ."

Gu Yunru sat with her arms crossed in front of him, frowned, and teased, "You just said you learned it, didn't you? Don't be embarrassed, no one will laugh at you."

"forget it. There are some military affairs that I need to handle. I'll leave first."

Rong Zhen didn't want to sing such a childish nursery rhyme in front of so many people, so he quickly found an excuse and hurriedly left.