I became the God Brother of the Regent King after Transmigration!-Chapter 138 - 95: The Mother-in-Law Assesses Her Son-in-Law (3)

Only Rong Heng’s gaze passed over the pale, thin fingers of Empress Su clutching her handkerchief, his expression grave.

On the main seat, Miaoyan couldn’t help but whisper in Empress Su’s ear: "Mother, that boy sitting among the crowd with the crimson headband in the second row, that’s Gu Lan."

"Your eyes have almost grown on Young Master Gu since you entered the hall. How could I not recognize Young Master Gu, famous throughout the Capital City," teased Empress Su.

Miaoyan hurriedly said, "Mother, don’t believe the rumors. You should trust Ning An’s eyes. Gu Lan is upright and kind, and his martial arts are good... those reputations are all false."

Empress Su raised an eyebrow, did not praise Gu Lan or oppose anything, but simply said, "Miaoyan, you are still young... that Gu Lan is to inherit the title of Dingyuan Marquis in the future."

Rong Miaoyan understood the meaning behind Empress Su’s words and fell silent for a moment.

Since ancient times, few return from war, and Gu Lan is destined to go to the battlefield in the future.

Although she likes Gu Lan, she is unsure if she can endure the pain of separation as a couple...

Empress Su looked at Rong Miaoyan’s contemplative face and was momentarily dazed, as if seeing her younger self in her daughter.

She has long lost her love and has only mutual disdain with Rong Jing in this lifetime, leaving only Miaoyan as her sole hope. No matter whom Miaoyan likes, as long as she can be happy, she wouldn’t mind.

"Alright, don’t think too much about things that are not yet settled. Young Master Gu might already have someone in his heart," she gently comforted Rong Miaoyan.

Gu Lan happened to look up and briefly locked eyes with Empress Su in the air.

Empress Su, with her years of peaceful and gentle Buddhist demeanor, somewhat resembled Madam Zhou, so Gu Lan slightly nodded.

Seeing her daughter genuinely seemed to be in the throes of her first love, Empress Su proactively asked about the past of Madam Zhou and Marquis Gu.

It’s all the same, taking this opportunity to let Miaoyan know a bit.

"Madam Zhou, I have heard that you are the sole mistress of Dingyuan Marquis Mansion?"

Madam Zhou replied, "Indeed."

"There are countless men in the Capital City, and there’s no household with just one lady in charge. Wanqing, you truly possess the knack for managing a husband," a noblewoman admiringly said to Madam Zhou, eyes shining.

Madam Zhou modestly smiled, while her lips couldn’t help but curve upwards: "Oh, you’re too kind, Mrs. Li. Aren’t you blessed with many children, and Lord Li continues to rise steadily in rank recently..."

"Young Master Gu is studying in the Imperial Family and making impressive progress."

Gu Lan: ... This familiar commercial mutual praise makes her feel that Madam Zhou might just ask her to perform a show next.

Luckily, Madam Zhou didn’t say it, although she very much wanted to brag about Gu Lan to everyone, she’s afraid her daughter might turn against her.

Rong Miaoyan said in surprise, "I didn’t know Dingyuan Marquis actually has only Gu Lan’s mother as the legitimate wife. Are there no concubines at the Marquis Mansion?"

The nearby maid explained:

"Reporting to the Princess, indeed there are none. It’s said that in his youth, Dingyuan Marquis was the greatest dandy in the Capital City, unmatched in fights, and loved bullying young girls. Unexpectedly, Madam Zhou liked him; the two privately pledged for life, and because Madam Zhou was a merchant’s daughter, initially Old Madam Gu did not agree to this marriage, but later..."

"And then what?" Miaoyan asked in amazement, unable to resist turning towards Gu Lan, feeling a hint of envy.

Despite being apart often, and even though Marquis Gu is long at war, such a couple is truly a family.

She also wants to experience her parents holding hands side by side, but her royal father is the Emperor, doomed to have countless concubines, and her mother has long been disheartened, spending her years in the Buddhist Hall, estranged from her royal father.

Gu Lan took over saying, "Later, because my mother was too wealthy, the dowry could buy ten Dingyuan Marquis Mansions, Old Madam was bought off by money."

Young Master Gu, flaunting wealth freely!

"Brother Hang, be brothers with me, it’s profitable with no loss, isn’t it?" Young Master Gu whispered temptingly in Rong Heng’s ear.