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Chapter 56 Du Ruoling: Married, Yet Seducing Her Brother-in-Law

Ever since Lin Xingyao had a child, Du Ruoling tried to cause trouble several times, but was always stopped by the servants outside the courtyard gate.

Since she couldn't do anything about Lin Xingyao, she kept a close eye on Gu Cheng'an. Even if Gu Cheng'an spoke a few words to the maid, she would make a huge scene.

This caused chaos at Suijinxuan.

Who would have thought that he would come looking for Chu Ruohan today?

"What kind of person are you? Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror?" The wet nurse could not tolerate her throwing another tantrum and slandering her young mistress.

"The Second Young Master came to deliver tonics to the Heir Apparent. Unlike you, whose mind is full of filthy thoughts, only knowing how to keep an eye on men's whereabouts, don't you feel ashamed?"

"Pah! Isn't the Chu family the richest family in the capital? How could they be short of money for a few tonics?" Du Ruoling seemed to have caught something red-handed, a smug and sinister look on her face. "Who knows if you're using the pretext of sending tonics to have some kind of secret affair? Do you think everyone else is a fool!"

Chu Ruohan was quite helpless; how could she be so unreasonable and twist the truth?

In her previous life, Gu Cheng'an faked his death and left, and she never crossed paths with Du Ruoling.

Anyone who encounters Du Ruoling feels utterly disgusted.

Lin Xingyao's method was better; by blocking her outside the door, out of sight and out of mind, she would tire herself out and naturally stop coming.

Just as she was about to retort, the wet nurse stepped in first, shielding Chu Ruohan behind her like a mother hen protecting her chicks, glaring angrily at Du Ruoling.

"You wicked woman, stop spouting nonsense! How dare you slander the young master's wife! The second young master respects the young master, which is why he often sends over tonics. It's just normal social interaction, so why does it sound so disgusting in your mouth?"

Du Ruoling snorted coldly, crossing her arms. "Hmph, social obligations? I think it's Chu Ruohan who's restless. She's married into Gu Cheng'an's family and still can't settle down. She has to seduce her brother-in-law before she'll stop!"

Her eyes were filled with malice and jealousy, as if Chu Ruohan had stolen her most precious thing.

Chu Ruohan said, "Instead of throwing a tantrum here, you should keep an eye on Gu Cheng'an and make sure he stays away from Hongmeng Academy."

Du Ruoling refused to listen to these words and continued to curse and swear, spewing out all sorts of vulgarities.

Inside the house, Gu Junze listened to the noise outside, his brows furrowed, his face so gloomy it could drip water.

To slander his own wife and brother like this...

Yingqing glanced at her master's expression and, understanding the unspoken message, pushed Gu Junze out.

Gu Junze coldly ordered, "Throw her out."

Song Ruyan had long been disgusted by this. If Chu Ruohan hadn't previously instructed her not to take action in the mansion, lest she give others cause for criticism...

She had already torn her mouth apart.

Song Ruyan flexed her wrists and rubbed her palms together; this was an order from Gu Junze.

Then you can't blame her.

Song Ruyan rubbed her hands together, pondering what landing posture would be best for her.

"Du Ruoling".

Gu Cheng'an hurriedly ran over. He had heard her commotion from afar, and when he saw the chaotic scene before him, a look of panic and anger appeared on his face.

He grabbed Du Ruoling and shouted angrily, "What's wrong with you now? Go back here!"

Then he turned to Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze, apologizing with a face full of guilt: "Brother, I'm sorry. It's my fault for not disciplining her properly. She's been acting so recklessly and disturbing you and sister-in-law. I'll take her away now." As he spoke, he stepped forward and forcefully pulled Du Ruoling away.

Du Ruoling was being held by Gu Cheng'an, but she still struggled relentlessly, "You keep coming here every few days, are you regretting it? Didn't you marry her? Explain yourself clearly."

Gu Cheng'an was both anxious and angry, feeling utterly exhausted. How could that innocent, adorable woman have become like this?

Gu Junze looked at them coldly and said, "There's no need to send anything over anymore."

Gu Cheng'an paused in his pulling motion. He opened his mouth as if to explain something, but in the end, it only turned into a soft sigh.

He unconsciously increased the force in his hands, almost dragging her out of the yard.

The next day, in the imperial court

"This torrential rain has caused a complete crop failure in the fields. The Chu family has done everything in their power to stabilize grain prices and relieve the people's urgent needs. Their actions are commendable. My beloved ministers, tell me what kind of reward I should give them?"

For a while, there was a lot of discussion in the court.

A minister stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, the Chu family are merchants who do not pursue profit but instead take the people’s livelihood as their responsibility. Their loyalty and righteousness are commendable. I think they should be rewarded with one hundred taels of gold and one hundred bolts of silk and satin as a reward.”

The emperor nodded slightly but remained silent, as if deep in thought.

The Duke of Wei stroked his beard and said, “Your Majesty, this old minister believes that the Chu family is not short of money. Why not grant them a nominal position, such as the title of Assistant Minister? This would encourage more people to follow the Chu family’s example and share the burden of the court.”

The emperor tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of his dragon throne. "What does the Marquis of Anyang think?"

The poisoning of Junze angered the emperor, and he has already divorced the poisonous woman.

Marquis Anyang was afraid that the wrath would be directed at him, so he dared not have any other thoughts at this moment.

“What the Duke of Wei said is very true, I agree,” Marquis Anyang stepped forward and respectfully cupped his hands.

"Very well, draft the decree." With that, the emperor rose, prepared to return to the palace, leaving his ministers shouting "Long live the Emperor!"

The rewards bestowed upon the Chu family will become a hot topic of discussion among the people, with tales of the emperor's favor and the Chu family's achievements being told.

The Chu family was overjoyed to receive the title of Assistant Minister, and a grand banquet was held. Naturally, Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze had to return to offer their congratulations.

The carriage swayed and wobbled as it headed toward the Chu family home. Chu Ruohan gently lifted a corner of the curtain and looked out at the bustling streets.

Turning to Gu Junze beside him, he said, "Although it's just an empty title, my parents are overjoyed and insist on celebrating for three days straight."

Gu Junze nodded slightly, his eyes filled with affection: "The Chu family has made great contributions to the disaster relief efforts, and it is only right that they receive this reward."

Chu Ruohan couldn't suppress the smile on her lips. With this nominal title of Assistant Minister, Chu Chenyu's entry into officialdom would be much smoother in the future.

In contrast to the harmonious and warm atmosphere between the two, the atmosphere in the other carriage was cold and oppressive.

Chu Nanxin has never seen Gu Chengyan since she married into the Marquis's mansion.

She was haphazardly placed in a remote, dilapidated house. The furnishings inside were simple and old, the plaster on the walls was peeling, and the doors and windows creaked and could not be closed properly.

They didn't even have a maid, and had to do all the rough and tiring work themselves. Their lives were even worse than those of the servants in the Marquis's mansion.

The room she's currently living in is the very place Chu Ruohan lived in her previous life...

Chu Nanxin clutched the handkerchief in her hand tightly, occasionally stealing glances at Gu Chengyan beside her, her eyes filled with cautious love and longing.

Little did she know that Gu Chengyan's permission to return to her parents' home with her was merely an order from the Marquis of Anyang.

Gu Chengyan, on the other hand, had a cold expression on his face from the moment he got into the car…