Full Moon

Er Ya went out to buy groceries and overheard gossip that the Prince of Qin had acquired a new Yangzhou Lean Horses named Han Chun'er, who was described as having bright, beautiful eyes and a graceful, delicate figure that evoked pity in the eyes of many.

A woman who has been carefully trained to please men naturally knows how to charm them.

It is said that the Prince of Qin has not visited the courtyards of other women for many days, including his principal wife, Gu Wanqing.

He didn't even go on the first and fifteenth of the month, showing no respect for Gu Wanqing whatsoever.

Of course, Gu Wanning understood perfectly well that this targeting was definitely not because of Gu Wanqing herself.

Instead... not long after the last land investigation, Gu Yuanshi launched a major investigation into the personnel "establishment" of the emperor's sons and daughters.

Almost all of them exceeded their limits.

The number of servants for princes and princesses was fixed.

However, the founding emperor was frugal and set this number very low.

Even for a prince, the entire household only has two hundred servants, which is far from enough.

Logically, the imperial court should not have to pay for those who exceed the limit.

However, the current situation is a mess. Basically, the servants in each mansion, numbering in the thousands or even two or three thousand, are all being "reimbursed."

This expenditure was unreasonable, Gu Yuanshi demanded a reduction.

Gu Yuanshi used the example of the Prince of Qin's Residence.

He held in his hand the roster of servants from the Prince of Qin's Residence.

Where it came from is self-evident.

Gu Wanqing considered this matter as "betraying her own people," and completely offended the Prince of Qin.

Gu Wanning was quite surprised when she learned about this.

Even though her biological father was incorruptible, he couldn't possibly be this stupid.

He could have brought this up in a more moderate way, without having to resort to such a "righteous act of sacrificing family ties."

The law does not punish the masses; let's all work together to rectify the situation.

But if we single out the Prince of Qin, who could stand it for appearances?

Moreover, Gu Yuanshi dotes on Gu Wanqing, so how could he bear to put her in such a difficult position?

There must be some unknown inside story and scheme involved.

However, because the relationship between the original owner and Gu Wanqing was somewhat awkward, Gu Wanning wisely never mentioned Gu Wanqing in front of her family.

On the day of Tong-ge Chang-jie's one-month celebration, Gu Wanning saw Gu Wanqing, who was extremely thin and frail.

The clothes were so loose they could barely hang up.

How did she get so thin?

Gu Wanning was shocked.

She even couldn't help but think that if she really couldn't go on like this, she should just get a divorce.

Although she was the Consort of the Prince of Qin, and the marriage was arranged by imperial decree, wasn't there a precedent set by her?

Anyway, the Gu family has completely lost face in this matter. So what if there are too many lice? Just get a divorce.

Especially when she saw the well-behaved An-ge, Xiaoxiao yet with worry in his eyes, Gu Wanning felt sorry for him.

You should just get a divorce!

Chapter 290 Full Moon

Everyone else was also taken aback when they saw Gu Wanqing.

You should know that Gu Wanqing used to be a well-known role model among noble ladies in the Capital.

She was dignified and poised, gentle yet assertive, and with her father and brothers holding high positions of power, she was always the center of attention wherever she went.

Her loving relationship with the Prince of Qin of Qin was the envy of many.

When Gu Wanqing is mentioned, almost every young woman in the Capital takes her as a role model, hoping to have her talent and luck and meet a good man.

Although it was rumored that the Prince of Qin had recently taken in many concubines, no one expected that Gu Wanqing would be tormented to this extent.

Moreover, if it were someone else, looking so emaciated, they wouldn't go out.

Gu Wanqing wasn't even afraid of losing face, and just came out like that.

Gu Wanqing smiled at Gu Wanning, "I'm late, something came up at the Prince's Residence's residence."

As she spoke, she affectionately stepped forward and reached out to take Gu Wanning's hand.

This movement reveals the wrist.

A distinct bluish-purple ring appeared on top.

Perhaps sensing the gazes of the crowd, Gu Wanqing awkwardly raised her hand to pull up her sleeve, thus revealing her other forearm.

The bruises on his forearm made it look even more shocking.

Gu Wanqing quickly lowered her hands, looked down, her face flushed, and seemed lost in thought.

Gu Wanning, however, reached out and grabbed her, revealing the injury on her wrist, and said angrily, "Sister, who did this! Was it the Prince? How could he treat you so roughly!"

"No, no, little sister, don't talk nonsense, there are so many people here," Gu Wanqing said awkwardly.

"I don't care how many people are involved, I'm just asking you, did he do it? If he dares to bully my family, I'll be the first to not let him get away with it! I'm going to confront him."

"What's all this noise about?" Sister-in -He Shi came out of the house and glared at Gu Wanning. "Aren't you going to come in and see your second sister-in-law?"

This is a laughing stock for people to watch.

Gu Wanqing, pulling Gu Wanning along, forced a smile for everyone, "It's all a misunderstanding. The Prince treats me very well. An-ge, go play with your brothers."

Standing by with his younger brothers, the older He Ge a complicated expression, stepped forward, took An-ge's hand, and then called his younger brothers to go outside together.

Looking at her He Ge, who would be fourteen by the New Year, and who had grown into a tall young man, although he was a bit thin, she could already see the signs of responsibility in him. Gu Wanqing's eyes flashed with anticipation.

She murmured to herself, "Things will be better when An-ge grows up. The Prince said he'll petition for him to be made a prince when An-ge turns eight."

After entering, Gu Wanqing went up to speak with Princess Qingyi.

He Shi pulled Gu Wanning aside. "You're usually so clever, why are you so confused today!"

Gu Wanning made such a public statement in front of so many people today; how could Gu Wanqing possibly bear it?

These days are probably going to be even harder to get through.

Gu Wanning sat down in the chair, pointed at Gu Wanqing, and said, "Sister-in-law, take a look."

Confused, He Shi looked at Gu Wanqing.

Gu Wanqing was speaking to Princess Qingyi with a beaming smile, "... As the saying goes, good people are always blessed. Second sister-in-law is a fortunate person. After this incident, she will surely live a long and healthy life, free from any further troubles."