NOVPUBThe little maid, with her twin buns bouncing as she moved, looked naturally sweet and obedient. “Your Highness, Miss Gu is here.”
Recently, Shen Roujia had heard that Gu Zhi had been honored with the title of County Princess for her success in quelling bandits and had returned. It was also rumored that Gu Qianqiu was now favoring the Crown Prince and Prince Xiao.
As a result, many matters were now being discussed in the Eastern Palace, where Gu Zhi and Shen Roujia often had conversations. The Crown Prince had long trusted his uncle, and most of the affairs were managed with mutual support.
Shen Roujia knew that Gu Zhi was leaving herself a way out. Given the current situation, once the Crown Prince ascended the throne, he would inevitably face a series of challenges. Thus, he needed to choose strong allies.
Realizing this, Shen Roujia glanced suspiciously at Gu Zhi, who was standing before her.
“Zhi Zhi, have you been up to something?”
Gu Zhi hadn’t expected Shen Roujia to come out with such a direct question.
“Why do you ask?”
Since their last unpleasant parting, Shen Roujia hadn’t seen Gu Zhi. Now that most of the story had unfolded, and Gu Zhi had largely avenged those who wronged her, Shen Roujia wondered what business could bring her to the Eastern Palace now if not to further her goals.
Despite her suspicions, Shen Roujia kept her thoughts to herself, instead calmly adding makeup in front of the mirror.
“By the way, Consort Li has given birth to a son. His Highness mentioned that the Seventeenth Prince is no longer the youngest.”
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhi paused. “Is that so?”
Shen Roujia smiled faintly. “Consort Li is from the Gu family.” 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓹𝓾𝓫.𝒸ℴ𝓶
Gu Zhi understood that Shen Roujia’s words held no malice, merely expressing her thoughts openly. However, she was surprised by how perceptive Shen Roujia was about the situation.
Indeed, Consort Li’s situation had been orchestrated by Gu Qianqiu. Since the Great Zhou had always valued scholars over warriors, the Gu family had to consider the future.
Gu Zhi said nothing further, but Shen Roujia had already grasped the situation. Gu Zhi was now aligned with Xiao Sinian, standing on the same front.
