Guide to Failing as a Full-Level Green Tea-Chapter 31 - Gu Zhi is in Trouble
Xiao Hei hummed softly and nuzzled Shen Roujia’s palm with its furry little head.
Shen Roujia chuckled softly, “Xiao Hei, what do you think it could be?”
Xiao Hei meowed as if answering her.
Shen Roujia was amused and couldn’t resist giving it a pat.
In the afternoon, Shen Roujia went for a walk in the garden. While half asleep, she suddenly heard Gu Zhi’s name.
She opened her eyes abruptly and looked around, grabbing a nearby maid and asking directly, “What did you just say?”
The maid was so frightened she froze, “Your Highness…”
Shen Roujia’s tone was urgent, “Hurry up, what happened to Miss Gu?”
The maid trembled and knelt, “The front yard said that Consort Shu invited Miss Gu to the palace for tea and a chat.”
Shen Roujia’s heart tightened. What business did they have chatting? Something was off.
The two maids, seeing that Shen Roujia wasn’t moving, quickly bowed and slipped away.
The more Shen Roujia thought about it, the more something felt wrong. This wasn’t part of the original plot.
Without thinking, she turned and ran back.
Panting heavily, Shen Roujia ran straight to the Crown Prince’s Cloud Radiance Hall.
There, she bumped into Rong Shuyao.
“Where is His Highness?”
Rong Shuyao looked at Shen Roujia unhurriedly, “His Highness went to inspect the imperial tombs with His Majesty. Didn’t you know?”
Shen Roujia frowned, how had she forgotten this?
She didn’t bother with Rong Shuyao’s puzzled look and ran back to her courtyard.
Calming down quickly, Shen Roujia analyzed the current situation.
When Xiao Fu came to check, Shen Roujia was sealing a letter with tightly pursed lips.
“Xiao Fu, take my token and go find Prince Xiao.”
Xiao Fu was stunned, “Your Highness, Prince Xiao?”
Shen Roujia sighed, “It’s not what you think. No matter what, tell him that Gu Zhi is trapped in the palace and he must do as the letter says.”
Xiao Fu became nervous, “I’ll go right away.”
Shen Roujia didn’t delay, gathered some new tea, and prepared herself. With a quick smile, she hurried to Morning Sun Palace.
But as soon as she reached the palace gate, she was stopped, “Our mistress is receiving guests. The Crown Princess should come another time.”
Shen Roujia smiled regretfully, “Consort Shu said she wanted to try my new tea last time. I brought it especially, why can’t I go in?”
She craned her neck as if trying to look inside.
The eunuchs couldn’t stop her and kept persuading her with solemn faces.
Just then, a figure walked out from the courtyard.
Shen Roujia’s expression cooled. It was Xu Liangeng.
So they really had such despicable intentions.
Shen Roujia smiled and waved, “Prince, it’s you!”
Xu Liangeng smiled warmly, “Crown Princess.”
Shen Roujia smiled back, “I wondered who it was. The people outside wouldn’t let me in.”
She tried to push her way inside.
Xu Liangeng frowned slightly, “Mother isn’t feeling well and is resting. Let me take the things inside for you.”
Shen Roujia sneered internally. You won’t let me in? Then I must go in.
She put on a worried look, “What happened? I’ll go check on her.”
Xu Liangeng couldn’t argue with her, “Then…”
He turned to the two maids beside him, “Take the Crown Princess to the side hall to rest.”
Shen Roujia quieted down and obediently followed the maids.
But once in the side hall, she noticed the two maids were still watching her from outside.
Even though she was inside, she couldn’t go anywhere.
Gu Zhi still couldn’t understand why she had been suddenly summoned from the ancestral hall.
Seeing Consort Shu, she understood a bit.
What’s this? Hearing that Father is returning to the capital, they want to form an alliance now?
Gu Zhi didn’t touch anything prepared for her.
“Zhi Zhi, you probably don’t remember, but your mother and I studied in the same academy before she got married. I even held you when you were little.”
Gu Zhi sneered internally. In her previous life, Consort Shu often mocked her about her mother.
Gu Zhi’s mother, Si Qiaoyan, was a concubine’s daughter from a marquis household. Marrying into the Gu family was a big deal.
No noblewoman in the capital hadn’t mocked her background.
Now she was trying to get close using the past. Gu Zhi remained silent.
“Did you call me here just to tell me this?”
Consort Shu’s expression stiffened slightly, and she raised her eyes a bit.
“I rescued you from the ancestral hall. You should be grateful.”
Gu Zhi laughed lightly, “Rescue or not, I’m still the eldest Miss of the Gu family. They wouldn’t dare do anything to me. No need for pretense, Consort Shu. Speak plainly.”
Consort Shu was momentarily speechless but continued, “You want justice for your mother. I can help you.”
Gu Zhi’s expression softened, “The Gu family is guarded like a fortress. How do you know?”
Consort Shu played with her ring, “There’s nothing the Bai family can’t find out. If you agree, your mother’s case…”
Gu Zhi interrupted, “So, what do you want?”
Consort Shu breathed a sigh of relief, “My son’s position as the main consort is still vacant. You, Zhi Zhi, are very suitable.”
Gu Zhi laughed mockingly, “So that’s your plan…”
Consort Shu was taken aback, frowning, “What do you mean?”
Gu Zhi was about to stand when a wave of dizziness hit her, “You!”
Consort Shu’s smile deepened, “I never planned to wait for your agreement.”
She whispered to the maid beside her.
Gu Zhi clutched the chair, “I didn’t drink tea or eat… No, it’s the incense. You used incense?”
Consort Shu laughed loudly, “Hahaha, Gu Zhi, you’re smart. I like that.”
Gu Zhi’s vision blurred as a figure in purple approached, chuckling softly.
Meanwhile, Shen Roujia clutched her stomach and called out, “Quick, get a physician. It hurts so much!”
The two maids exchanged glances, and one ran off.
Shen Roujia squinted and peeked at her. As the maid helped her, Shen Roujia suddenly shoved her away and rushed out.
Running and shouting, she headed towards the main hall, “Gu Zhi! Gu Zhi, where are you?”
Xu Liangeng frowned at the noise, “What’s happening?”
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Consort Shu nervously instructed her people, “Stop her outside!”
Gu Zhi looked at Xu Liangeng, sweating and barely conscious, pushing him hard.
“Let me go!”
Xu Liangeng held her tightly, “Gu Zhi, don’t be ungrateful.”
Gu Zhi gritted her teeth and, with trembling hands, pulled a dagger from her waist.
Consort Shu’s eyes widened, “Liangeng, be careful! She has a knife!”
