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Chapter 74 Is Du Ruoling going to run away?

Back in the courtyard, Du Ruoling smashed everything she could in the house. After venting her anger, she slumped helplessly onto the bed, her eyes vacant and vacant.

She recalled every moment she had spent with Gu Cheng'an, and those sweet memories had now become sharp blades piercing her heart.

This is what Gu Cheng'an meant by loving her.

He has a wife and will soon have children. All that talk about being one person for life and only loving her is a lie.

Zhi Xia, who had been waiting outside the door, tiptoed in and saw the mess on the floor and the distraught Du Ruoling.

She's so unlucky, how did she end up being assigned to serve her?

This master is unpredictable; when he's happy, he can treat his servants like his own sisters, but when he goes crazy, he doesn't care about anything.

She had repeatedly offended the princess; if it weren't for the second young master protecting and doting on her, she would have died several times over.

She carefully moved to Du Ruoling's side. "Miss, don't be sad anymore. Didn't the Second Young Master say he would come back to be with you soon?"

But in his heart he was thinking, "I hope this ancestor doesn't cause any more trouble. I still want to live peacefully in this mansion."

Du Ruoling seemed not to hear, immersed in her own pain.

Seeing this, Zhixia frowned slightly, but dared not show her impatience. She could only continue to persuade him, "Miss, please don't worry. There's still a long road ahead. Men need to be coaxed. If you keep making a fuss like this, won't you just push him away?"

"When the second young master comes back, just be a little coquettish and coax him."

These words seemed to enrage Du Ruoling. She stood up abruptly, glaring at Zhixia with bloodshot eyes, and roared, "Coax him? Why should I be the one to coax him! He's the one who betrayed me!"

Zhi Xia was so frightened that she knelt down with a thud. "Please calm down, Miss. Please calm down. I misspoke. Please don't get upset."

She lowered her head, her voice trembling with tears, filled with regret. She wished she hadn't said anything; this old lady's temper was becoming increasingly unpredictable.

Du Ruoling's chest heaved violently, her face filled with grief, indignation, and resentment.

What am I to Gu Cheng'an?

Is such a long period of companionship and deep affection really so worthless?

Even with just a dog, you'll develop feelings for it over time.

Indeed, whether in modern times or ancient times, there are scumbags everywhere; novels are all lies.

She would never cling to this scumbag. As a transmigrated woman, she has plenty of ways to make a living. Why can't she establish herself in this ancient world?

The people in the Marquis's mansion all used the fact that the original owner was a maid to belittle her.

Hmph, once she goes out and earns some money, they'll be unable to reach her and will regret it for the rest of their lives.

She was determined to make Gu Cheng'an regret it and beg her for forgiveness...

Du Ruoling chased Zhixia out, locked the door, packed a few clothes, valuables from the room, and the silver Gu Chengan had given her into a bundle.

She's trying to escape...

The vermilion palace gates stand majestically, with stone lions baring their teeth and claws beside them, as if guarding the majesty of this deep palace.

The carriage of the Marquis of Anyang's residence slowly came to a stop. A young eunuch waiting nearby said, "Hurry up and step forward to greet the Marquis, the Heir Apparent, and the Princess."

Lord Anyang glanced at the little eunuch indifferently and nodded slightly.

The little eunuch bowed even lower, his hands hanging respectfully at his sides.

Only after Yingqing lifted Gu Junze down and placed him in the wheelchair did the little eunuch step forward again.

"Your Highness, the Empress Dowager has specially ordered me to wait for you here. She has not seen you for a long time and misses you very much. She wants you to go directly to her palace in a little while."

The little eunuch's voice was high-pitched, but he tried his best to make his tone sound steady and respectful, his eyes occasionally sneaking glances at Gu Junze, a fawning smile on his face.

Gu Junze sat in his wheelchair, his fingers lightly resting on the armrests, and gave a faint reply.

The Marquis of Anyang glanced at him and said in a low voice, "In that case, you should go to the Empress Dowager first, and do not be impolite."

Gu Junze nodded slightly, "Father, rest assured, I understand."

According to palace rules, when masters enter the palace for banquets, they are served carefully by palace maids and eunuchs, and the servants accompanying them are strictly not allowed to follow them into the palace.

The servants of the Marquis's mansion, including Yingqing, all remained outside the palace gates.

Chu Ruohan pushed Gu Junze, following the little eunuch towards the Empress Dowager's palace.

Her hands unconsciously gripped the armrests of the wheelchair. This was her second time entering the palace, but she still felt tense and oppressed.

The towering palace walls on all sides seemed to swallow people whole.

The wheelchair moved somewhat unsteadily, swaying slightly from time to time, just like her anxious and fluctuating emotions.

Gu Junze seemed to sense her emotions, turned his head slightly, and said in a low voice, "Don't panic, I'm here."

His voice was calm and firm, like the warm sun in spring, dispelling the gloom in Chu Ruohan's heart.

Chu Ruohan looked down at him and saw that he had a calm expression and a reassuring power in his eyes.

"Mmm." Chu Ruohan responded softly, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down.

She adjusted her breathing slightly, loosened the grip on her hands, and gradually steadyed her steps.

Before long, they arrived outside the Empress Dowager's palace.

The palace is magnificent with its carved beams and painted rafters, and the palace lanterns on both sides of the palace gate sway and shine, emitting a soft glow.

Chu Ruohan's heart skipped a beat again. Gu Junze gently squeezed her hand and gave her an encouraging look before the two followed the young eunuch into the hall...

"Greetings to the Empress Dowager, may the Empress Dowager be well." Gu Junze sat in his wheelchair, clasped his hands in front of his chest, and bowed slightly. Chu Ruohan knelt down beside him and bowed respectfully and dignifiedly.

The Empress Dowager got up and hurriedly walked to Gu Junze, taking his hand and examining him closely.

Her gaze lingered on him for a long time, and the heartache in her eyes became more and more obvious. "Are you feeling any better?"

Gu Junze bowed and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Grandmother. I am now fine."

"Good child, you've been wronged. If that wicked woman hadn't gone mad, she should have been torn to pieces."

The Empress Dowager's voice was full of concern. She gently patted Gu Junze's hand, as if comforting an injured child.

Gu Junze knew that the Empress Dowager truly cared for him, so he tilted his head slightly, his usually cold eyes softening.

"Thanks to Han'er's meticulous care."

The Empress Dowager then remembered Chu Ruohan, who was still half-squatting beside her, and shifted her gaze away from Gu Junze.

The way he looked at her was no longer scrutinizing and guarded, but rather the kindness and approval of an elder towards a younger person.

"Good child, get up quickly, don't tire yourself out." The Empress Dowager said, gently pulling Chu Ruohan up, while extending her other hand to pat the back of her hand affectionately.

"I see you've taken very good care of Junze; he's such a thoughtful child. It's a blessing for him to have you by his side."

"Your Majesty flatters me. It is my honor to serve the Crown Prince." Chu Ruohan lowered her eyes, her attitude remaining respectful.

But then the Empress Dowager suddenly said, "You two have been married for some time now, it's time to have a child."

Chu Ruohan could only pretend to be embarrassed and lower her head; she couldn't very well say that Gu Junze was no good!

She secretly glanced at Gu Junze, but he remained calm...