Life-changed Princess

Gu Hua Jing tossed these messy thoughts to the back of her mind and looked at Gu Yuan Pei with a clear expression, "Which prince would you prefer?"

"Jingjing, the reason our Gu family is able to obtain its status today is not because the Gu family has supported someone who became the emperor, but because he has become the emperor. The Gu family will be loyal and devoted."

Gu Hua Jing felt that she understood him, but didn't seem to understand him that well.

She recalled Li Song's words. He had said that many struggles for power were forced upon them. The Gu family only wanted to show their sincerity, but would they let them go?

Leaving the Gu family home, Gu Hua Jing's heart became a lot heavier.

She had never simply thought about living a happy life and becoming more and more concerned about the people around her.

Not only her, but also the Gu family. She hoped that everyone she cared about would go smoothly, but she also knew that with the current situation, this wish of hers was extremely difficult …

At the Gu household, Gu Yuan was sitting alone in his study, his mind still thinking about what Gu Hua Jing had just said.

Father, although I am a woman, I know that I am loyal, filial, and righteous. I have only come here today to let Father know that I do not wish to be a burden to the Gu family. It does not matter if it is Mei Fei or Hua Li Restaurant.

As Jingjing spoke these words, the decisiveness exuding from her body startled Gu Yuan Pei, followed by wild joy.

This was the imposing manner that a daughter of the Gu family should have! She was born like her mother, and was born with such stunning beauty. She should have had an extremely good marriage … It's the Gu family. They've held her back …

Gu Yuan Pei felt gratified from head to toe. His daughter had grown up and had become so tenacious and dazzling. Even if he closed his eyes, he could feel at ease.

However, Jingjing was right. Only if the Gu family recovered would she not be bullied …

Gu Yuan Pei's eyes lit up. Their Gu family was not so easy to deal with, even if it was for Jingjing's sake, he would not compromise so easily!

After a few days, the number of people invited to the Flowing Garden had suddenly greatly decreased. Gu Hua Jing was overjoyed, and her heart began to worry about the Gu family.

Previously, even if he never went to meet up with them, he would still keep inviting them. But now, it could only be that something was amiss with the Gu family.

"Qingmei, get someone to prepare the carriage. I want to go home."

When Qing Mei heard this, she came back a moment later. "Miss, the Third Young Master is here."

Third brother? Gu Hua Jing hurried out to greet him, and indeed, she saw Gu Hua Ran standing in the parlour with a sage-like appearance.

"Third brother, why are you here?"

"If I don't come, will you be coming over again?"

Gu Hua Jing immediately understood. Gu Hua Ran had also come for the Gu family's matter.

After inviting Gu Hua Ran into the courtyard, Gu Hua Jing brought him to an open pavilion.

"I know that third brother likes elegance. Here, a cool breeze breezes gracefully. It's the most peaceful place here."

Gu Hua Jing asked the little girl to bring some good tea, and the two of them were the only ones left in the pavilion.

"Third brother, did something happen to the Gu family?"

"I didn't believe it when Dad told me. Didn't you never care about these things before?"

Gu Hua Ran didn't answer immediately, but teased him instead.

When Gu Hua Jing saw this, she immediately let out a sigh of relief in her heart. From the looks of it, she seemed to be fine.

"Didn't little sister grow up? She didn't understand anything in the past, so why is third brother teasing me like this?"

Gu Hua Jing rolled her eyes at him, leaving him at a loss whether to laugh or to cry.

"It's nothing serious, but father has been hinting at his stance in the imperial court recently, and is only loyal to the emperor, so …"

"So the Second Prince got angry out of embarrassment?"

"That won't happen. No one dares to openly question the Gu family's sincerity. However, unwillingness cannot be avoided."

Gu Hua Jing speculated about Gu Hua Ran's intentions. She felt unresigned in her heart, so she chose to pick on some of the Gu family's problems?

"But, this might not be something that the Second Prince did, right?"

Gu Hua Ran's eyes lit up when he heard this, "What do you mean?"

"Father was previously assigned to the Second Prince's side, but now he has just expressed his neutral stance. How could the Second Prince let others handle him?"

"If I were the Second Prince, I would definitely ensure the safety of the Gu family, and only then would I show my modesty and magnanimity. Otherwise, if the Emperor were to find out that the Gu family had suffered immediate retribution, he would inevitably suspect the Second Prince of having lost his sacred heart."

Gu Hua Ran clapped his hands and said, "You sure are quick thinking, you don't make any conclusions."

Gu Hua Jing had a matter-of-fact expression on her face, "Who asked me to be the daughter of the Gu family?"

Gu Hua Ran didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This little girl, she was flattering him in such a natural manner.

"So the reason I'm here is to let you be at ease. For now, nothing will happen to the Gu family. Or rather, the Second Prince will not let anything happen to the Gu family at this critical juncture."

Gu Hua Jing understood. Although the matter of setting up the storehouse had nothing to do with her, it was currently affecting the Gu family.

"That's right, I told you about it last time. Have you seen the third prince since then?"

Gu Hua Jing's heart thumped, and she subconsciously shook her head, "No, third brother. As a woman, when would I have the opportunity to meet the noble prince?"

Gu Hua Ran nodded his head in relief, "That's good. I'm not in a hurry to see which power the Gu family has provoked. Even the Third Prince can't do it. That kind of person …"

He paused, his face darkening slightly. "That kind of person is the last person our Gu family wants to involve."

Gu Hua Jing's smile stiffened. Today, she would frequently visit the Third Prince. Although she wouldn't meet him, why was she so guilty?

Gu Hua Jing forced herself to move closer, "Third brother, this Third Prince, just what kind of person is he?"

"Are you interested?"

"I just wanted to be more on guard. Otherwise, if I were to suddenly meet like last time, wouldn't it be terrible if I did something wrong?"

Gu Hua Ran looked at her fixedly for a while, until Gu Hua Jing's back was covered in sweat. Only then did she open her mouth and speak.

"I can't confirm anything about the Third Prince, but there's one thing. He's definitely not as useless and harmless as he looks on the surface."

Naturally, the third prince was harmless? Gu Hua Jing laughed with her hands on her hips.

"You mean, the third prince is hiding his strength?"

"There is also no evidence. No one has been able to get hold of the third prince's weakness. He is always neither fast nor slow. He is not as picky as the second and fourth princes, but he has never fallen too far behind either."

The image of Feng Rong's impeccable appearance appeared in front of Gu Hua Jing, along with his faint demonic smile. She couldn't help but shiver.

"What's wrong?"

Gu Hua Jing hastily shook her head, "I was scared. Third Prince, if you really do hide your strength, then it's really …" "Too terrifying …"

Gu Hua Ran agreed with a rare sound, "Who's not …"

This terrifying third prince finally appeared again when Gu Hua Jing left for the third prince's residence later on.

In the small kitchen, Gu Hua Jing stayed as usual.

His Master Li Song became even more nervous. Even the slightest movement on the path made Gu Hua Jing tense up, afraid that something might happen to him.

"If that Lei sees you dare to kidnap me again, I will fight to the death with him!"

Li Song gnashed his teeth, listening to Gu Hua Jing's helpless tone, "Master, don't be too nervous. Third Prince hasn't appeared recently. Maybe he has already forgotten about us."

"…" Li Song didn't believe it. It was obvious that Feng Rong had some interest in the little girl, or else he wouldn't have let her come to the mansion to make medicinal food.

Seeing that Li Song's expression was still tense, Gu Hua Jing didn't have any other choice. She opened the lid and gently stirred the medicinal porridge, watching as the fire continued to simmer for another 15 minutes before leaving the house.

Just as she wanted to comfort Li Song again, Gu Hua Jing suddenly saw Qin Fan's head twitch as he looked at the path, his whole body full of caution.

Someone else came?

Gu Hua Jing looked over, and indeed, at the end of the small path, a shadow appeared. It was hard to tell who it was.

Li Song acted as if he was injected with chicken blood. He thought it was another person sent by Feng Rong, so he casually grabbed a fruit on the table and threw it.

"Stop!" No one is needed here! "

Gu Hua Jing found it funny that Li Song went on a rampage. He had put himself in danger several times already, so his master's self-reproach was overflowing. It was good for him to vent it out.

However, that fruit was instantly opened, and it fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

As that person slowly walked out of the shadows, Gu Hua Jing's heart tightened. Feng Rong's excessively beautiful face slowly revealed itself.

"Third Prince. Your Highness."

Gu Hua Jing grabbed Li Song and bowed.

Feng Rong slowly approached. Her long and narrow eyes glanced at Li Song, "Elder Li, who did you expect to be stopping just now?"

"…" Li Song glared at Feng Rong without saying a word, but his whole body was already on guard, indicating his attitude.

Feng Rong didn't mind and pretended as if she didn't see it. She found a chair and sat down.

Gu Hua Jing was very nervous, especially after hearing Gu Hua Ran's words, she became even more alert.

This was the Third Prince's residence, so naturally, he could go wherever he wanted.

Thus, Gu Hua Jing didn't have the mind to ask him why he was here. She only wanted to turn around and stay in the kitchen.

Even though it was a little stuffy inside, it was better than staying here.

However, just as Gu Hua Jing was about to move, someone called out to her.

"Miss Gu, please take a seat. There's no need to stand on ceremony. I've come today because I have something to ask you."

Gu Hua Jing stopped in her tracks, looked at Li Song, and then looked at Qin Fan. After calming down, she walked over.

At this moment, Li Song was like Gu Hua Jing, standing closer to Qing Mei and Qing Zhu. His eyes were unblinkingly staring at Feng Rong, afraid that he would do anything.

"Elder Li, do you mind standing far away? I have something to say with Miss Gu. "

"I do."

Li Song answered without thinking, with a determined look on his face.

When Feng Rong heard this, she wasn't angered in the slightest. She only gave a slight smile, and Lei Wang, who was in the shadows, moved.

Li Song immediately howled, "Don't come over! This old man won't let you get away with it so easily... "Ugh …"

"Elder Li, excuse me."

Seeing this, Lei smiled innocently, quickly took Li Song to the side, but didn't go far.

Feng Rong's voice was very lazy, "If Elder Li is able to not disturb me, then watch by the side. If you are unable to …" I, as a person, cannot listen to the clutter of voices. "

Li Song's eyes almost popped out of his head. However, when Lei saw that he had let go, he really didn't utter a sound.

It was better to be able to see it from afar than to be taken somewhere else.