Schemes from the Temple to the Prince's Residence: Seeing Through His Imperial Sister's Ambition at a Glance
Gu Moran lifted her foot and walked towards the door, but every step she took was filled with suppressed anger and restraint.
It's not surprising that this girl knew Chu Tianxing had been beaten.
But she had even heard the phrase "the miracle doctor who costs five coins," which means that the news spread from the free clinic in the south of the city and reached her ears in less than half a day.
This net is not in the Prince's mansion.
He was not in the palace either.
Most of them had already been spread out from within the temple.
Gu Moli walked beside him.
"Brother, aren't you eager to ask me how I knew?"
Gu Moran twitched the corner of his mouth slightly.
"All I want to ask is, are you hungry?"
Gu Moli was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.
"Hungry."
Gu Moran turned to Uncle Fu and gave him instructions.
"Set the table quickly."
Uncle Fu should receive it quickly.
"This old servant will go immediately."
Gu Moli followed Gu Moran towards the dining room.
Qingwu lagged half a step behind and was about to catch up when Shen Ling'er suddenly moved closer.
"Miss Qingwu, is your princess like this all the time?"
Qingwu glanced at her.
Which way?
Shen Ling'er blinked.
"Always smiling."
Qingwu lowered her head.
"The princess has always been kind and generous to others."
Lin Qingdai passed by and glanced at her.
"They're quite good at protecting their master."
Qingwu looked up.
Lin Qingdai stared at her waist.
"You were carrying a short knife?"
Qingwu's expression changed.
Murong Xue also looked over.
"On the left."
Shen Ling'er immediately became interested.
"You really hid it?"
Qingwu pursed her lips.
"It's not surprising that the maids are protecting the princess and carrying some self-defense items."
Gu Moli paused ahead, then turned back and smiled, "Your sisters-in-law are all amazing. Qingwu, you should talk less, lest you make a fool of yourself."
Qingwu bowed her head.
"Yes."
In the dining room, the dishes were quickly laid out.
Gu Moran sat in the main seat, Gu Moli sat to his left.
As soon as she settled down, Su Yao's brow furrowed.
His position had been taken, but given the distinction between ruler and subject, he couldn't say anything.
Shen Ling'er held her chopsticks, clearly waiting to watch the show.
Murong Xue, unfamiliar with the customs of the Central Plains, asked directly, " Su Yao's seat is taken, where will she sit?"
Gu Moran was about to speak when Gu Moli stood up.
" Moli doesn't understand the rules of the Prince's Palace, so brother can make the arrangements."
As soon as these words were spoken, several pairs of eyes fell on Gu Moran.
Gu Moran cursed inwardly.
She'd rather pass the pot this way.
"The rules in the Prince's residence are simple."
He raised his hand and pointed to his right.
" Su Yao, sit here."
Then it pointed to the left.
" Li'er is a distinguished guest, so naturally she should sit here."
Su Yao glanced at him and sat down.
Gu Moli sat down as well, smiling sweetly.
"Please allow Li'er to sit in Sister-in-law Su's seat for now."
Shen Ling'er picked up a piece of green bamboo shoot and said slowly.
"Princess, you may not know this, but my husband dotes on Sister Su. Because she always has a sore throat, he was worried about the water supply, so he bought ten buckets overnight."
Gu Moli was taken aback.
"Bucket?"
Batuer, feeling restless outside the door, finally poked his head in.
"It was clearly for the sake of managing the household."
Uncle Fu's eye twitched.
Why are you here?
Batuer is holding an empty bowl.
I get hungry quickly.
Murong Xue glanced at her.
"Go out."
Batuer immediately took half a step back.
"Then I'll eat at the entrance."
This commotion actually eased the atmosphere at the dinner table a bit.
Gu Moli picked up a piece of food, chewed it a couple of times, and then put down her chopsticks.
"The food at the Prince's residence is better than what you get at the temple."
Xie Wanqing said gently, "If the princess likes it, she can come often in the future."
Gu Moran looked at Xie Wanqing.
Girl, that was such a smooth response.
Gu Moli smiled and said, " Sister-in-law Xie is so kind."
Su Yao then added a comment.
"It mainly depends on the Emperor's decree."
Gu Moli looked at her.
" Sister-in-law Su is right."
Shen Ling'er added a sentence as well.
"It depends on Mother's mood."
Lin Qingdai said, "It also depends on how busy the Prince's mansion is."
Shen Ling'er covered her mouth and laughed.
"Anyway, my husband is so busy, going from one courtyard to another."
Gu Moran immediately picked up a piece of fish and put it directly into Shen Ling'er's bowl.
"Eat fish."
Shen Ling'er stared at the fish in the bowl.
"Gag?"
"Brain tonic."
You think I'm stupid?
"I find you too clever."
Shen Ling'er was finally satisfied and lowered her head to eat the fish.
Gu Moli looked at the two of them, her smile fading slightly, but she quickly regained it.
Liu Ruyan remained mostly silent.
Gu Moli suddenly asked her.
" Sister-in-law Liu has a poor appetite?"
Liu Ruyan looked down at the food in her bowl.
I'm not hungry today.
Gu Moli lowered her voice.
"Sister-in-law, you should eat more. You're too thin; it will worry your brother."
Liu Ruyan picked up a piece of tofu.
Shen Ling'er spoke again.
"Everyone knows that Princess Lian is heartbroken."
Gu Moli nodded slightly and continued to look at Liu Ruyan.
I know my brother is soft-hearted.
"I can't bear to see you leave the Flower-Between Pavilion and be humiliated again."
"My brother is sentimental; seeing your familiar face, he couldn't help but take a second look."
Liu Ruyan's chopsticks froze in mid-air.
Shen Ling'er's smile vanished.
Su Yao looked up at Gu Moran.
Lin Qingdai's expression also darkened.
Murong Xue didn't understand everything, but she knew something was off.
Gu Moran.
That's enough.
Gu Moli then looked at him.
"What's wrong with my brother?"
Gu Moran looked at her.
You've been talking too much today.
Gu Moli's smile finally faded a little.
In the dining room, the scent of grass and trees after the rain seeped in through the cracks in the window, mingling with the aroma of hot dishes, making one's chest feel tight.
After a moment, she stood up and gave Liu Ruyan a slight curtsy.
" Moli misspoke; please forgive her Sister-in-law Liu."
Liu Ruyan looked at her and quickly returned the greeting.
"The princess may be right."
Gu Moli looked up and sat down.
Liu Ruyan also sat up straight.
"But the first thing His Highness gave me after I entered the Prince's residence was writing brush and ink."
Gu Moli's fingers tightened slightly.
Liu Ruyan continued, "It's not a gold hairpin, not a jade bracelet, and it wasn't picked out from someone's old belongings."
She looked at Gu Moli, her tone very soft.
So, Princess, you don't need to be sad for me.
I'm doing better now than before.
Gu Moli stared at her for a long time.
Then, she smiled again.
" Sister-in-law Liu says it's good, then it's good."
Gu Moran could tell that there was a barb hidden in that compliment.
If she keeps making a scene like this, her goodwill towards the Sixth Hospital will be ruined!
He stood up.
"Alright, I think my sister doesn't have much of an appetite."
" Uncle Fu, prepare the carriage; we're ready to take the princess back to the palace."
Gu Moli looked at him.
"Brother, are you kicking me out?"
Gu Moran walked up to her.
You must be tired today too.
Gu Moli looked up, her eyes seeming to hold many unspoken words, but in the end, only one sentence remained.
My brother never used to chase me away.
Gu Moran paused for two breaths.
"Your brother, I, never married either."
"Let's go back to the palace first. Your brother will come to see you personally another day."
The smile on Gu Moli's face vanished completely.
She lowered her eyes and curtsied again.
" Moli understands."
After saying that, she turned and left the dining room.
Qingwu followed behind, her steps becoming lighter.
As she reached the door, Gu Moli suddenly turned around.
"Brother, that miracle doctor in the south of the city will run into someone from the Crown Prince's Residence's residence tomorrow."
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The appearance of the new character Gu Moli signifies an even greater storm to come. Dear readers, Gu Moran is about to formally consider the path to the throne! If you enjoy this plot, please support us with a free gift. Keep urging for more updates; tomorrow's story will be even more exciting.
PS: His fiefdom was Yi Prefecture, which is actually a homophone of Yi Province). I used the homophone to avoid being criticized by history buffs. Guys, let's discuss the strategic advantages of this place! Help me broaden my thinking!