Qin Yuan did not know what to say.

All in all, Gu Baoshu is quite a little troublemaker.

Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Be cautious with your words. If this matter succeeds, we won’t have to worry about being bothered, but we might have other concerns."

"Worry about what else?"

"Worry about being attacked as soon as we step outside."

Gu Baoshu was indignant.

"Then these people are too unethical. I won’t hold back anymore."

Qin Yuan couldn’t imagine what not holding back would look like from her young sister-in-law.

But this wasn’t the time to discuss that; they had already reached a crowded area. Second Granny Pan was chatting with someone and, seeing them approach, said, "I just arranged with you to call on me when you walk around, so how did you disappear in the blink of an eye, and where did you emerge from now?"

Qin Yuan laughed, "Wasn’t I worried about the Crown Prince? I first checked with my mother-in-law, and then sought out my sister-in-law to visit the Crown Prince together."

Second Granny Pan sighed, "Indeed, although the Crown Prince was knocked into the water by Third Young Master You, Miss You insisted publicly that it had something to do with your sister-in-law, so it’s necessary to check, especially since the Empress Dowager also went and was said to be very unhappy."

Gu Baoshu angrily said from the side, "How can You Da blame this on me? I was eating at the banquet, and he insisted on calling me outside, saying he had something to discuss. In the end, he didn’t say anything before we ran into Third Young Master You." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Second Granny Pan asked eagerly, "And then?"

Gu Baoshu replied, "Then I asked Third Young Master You if he dared to continue the contest with me. It’s a place with no precious belongings in the way, and I could surely defeat him within ten moves. If he loses, he must acknowledge me as his leader from then on."

Second Granny Pan couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

This little girl from the Gu Family really is something else.

Even the Crown Prince dares to have idle thoughts, truly someone courting trouble.

Qin Yuan laughed and sighed.

A contest is a contest, but why force someone to acknowledge you as their leader?

Third Young Master You would naturally fight with all he’s got; otherwise, how could he continue to hang around the Capital City?

"And then?"

"Then, I don’t know why, Third Young Master You got so angry his whole body shook. He came at me intending to kill, but I was about to win. He broke the rules and used a hidden weapon." Gu Baoshu gestured animatedly, drawing a crowd.

Gu Baoshu continued enthusiastically, "I got angry. I’m the most rule-abiding one, but if others ignore the rules, so will I. If Third Young Master You acts like that, I naturally will too, always taking the moral high ground."

"What did you do then?" someone couldn’t help but ask and pursue.

"I immediately took out my unique hidden weapon—let me tell you, it was given to me by a younger brother. He defeated a whole street full of loafers with it, handling them easily, and I accepted it only because of his insistence and casually carried it without intending to use it.

But since Third Young Master You used a hidden weapon, how could I lose face without one? So I grabbed the medicine bag, stood upwind, and scattered it..."

You Da was initially cheering for her third brother, the Crown Prince had a great viewpoint to watch the excitement, and they all ended up suffering.

Second Granny Pan and others were amused, feeling as if they were there.

Finally, Qin Yuan said, "I’m glad I found her. My mother-in-law must be eagerly waiting. If the Empress Dowager, Empress, and Crown Prince are still here, it’s just the right time for my sister-in-law to apologize."

Second Granny Pan said, "I was about to tell you, I thought again, it’s better if you don’t go.

Today, for some reason, troubles keep arising at the Duke Mansion. The Empress Dowager probably doesn’t feel like seeing anyone; the Seventh Miss might hit a wall if she goes.

It’s better to wait for a good opportunity. We’ve been here quite long, and we’re just about to bid farewell to the host and go home. They’re busy, so we were having some idle talk here."

Qin Yuan wondered, "What’s happened now?"

Second Granny Pan whispered, "Princess Fuyun and Ninth Princess quarreled for some unknown reason. Princess Fuyun hit the railing and fell down the steps, spraining her ankle and injuring her face. She got a long, deep cut.

Her face was covered in blood, and she fainted. It really looks dire; if it doesn’t heal... she might have to wear a veil when going out in the future.

The Empress Dowager is furious, saying the Ninth Princess must be punished, and feels terribly for Princess Fuyun."

Qin Yuan was too shocked to speak.

What is happening here?

One thing after another happening at Madam You’s birthday banquet.

She couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy.

Later, Duke Zhen’s Mansion will also have a major event.

Madam You’s birthday celebration is completely ruined.

Well, let it be ruined; Dingbei Marquis Mansion was going to feud with them anyway.

Second Granny Pan added, "Would there be anything good if you went now? The Empress Dowager hasn’t left the palace for a long time. Now at Madam You’s birthday banquet is supposed to be a chance to show her virtue, maybe even point out a marriage, but with troubles happening to her grandchildren, she must find it ominous yet can’t express it.

We better keep our distance. Perhaps visit the Eastern Palace in a few days to apologize."

This suggestion was very thoughtful.

Qin Yuan smiled, "Thank you, sister, for teaching me. Otherwise, we would foolishly walk into it, only to upset the nobles and embarrass ourselves. I’ll go find my mother-in-law and prepare to go home."

Second Granny Pan nodded.

Qin Yuan was about to take Gu Baoshu away when suddenly someone loudly shouted near the second gate, "This is terrible, this is terrible, quick, catch the lecher, catch the lecher!"

Second Granny Pan jerked, gripping Qin Yuan’s hand tightly, quickly saying, "Actually, there’s no need to leave so soon, the host probably isn’t free, let’s go and have a look."

Qin Yuan: ...

Gu Baoshu couldn’t contain herself and immediately said, "Third Sister-in-law, we’re idle anyway, let’s go and have a look, maybe I can even help out."

Qin Yuan admired her little sister-in-law greatly, saying, "With all the talent at Duke Mansion, how could a little girl like yourself be the one to catch a lecher? There’s the Patrol Camp and Five Cities Military Department, after all."

Gu Baoshu nodded, urging, "Let’s go, you see everyone is rushing over to watch, let’s go too."

Second Granny Pan also urged going to have a look.

Qin Yuan had no choice but to say, "Then let’s go, but my mother alone..."

Gu Baoshu couldn’t wait, "We’ll tell her after we watch."

Second Granny Pan also said, "I surely have lots to tell my mother-in-law and eldest sister-in-law when I go back today."

Wow, everyone loves watching the excitement.

Since that’s the case, then...

Qin Yuan and Gu Baoshu then took another detour.

On the way, Second Granny Pan was very curious about Gu Baoshu, asking many questions, complimenting her greatly.

Gu Baoshu’s mood was much better—there are still people who appreciate her, her chivalrous beauty, and her exceptional martial arts, all greatly recognized.