Having been absent for so long, Gu Ning feared that the commotion caused by the First Branch might reach the ears of County Princess Yongjia. Although it was unlikely the Princess could uncover the truth about the Crown Prince, a moment’s thought would be enough for her to link Gu Ning’s disappearance to the First Branch.
Gu Ning decided to strike while the iron was hot. Knowing that the County Princess was at odds with Xie Mingyue, she gritted her teeth and lied: "My elder sister and her husband have been having marital troubles, and she still hasn't conceived an heir. The Gu Family is anxious for her, and I am worried as well."
The County Princess frowned, suddenly struck by a thought. Her eyes glinted as she looked at Gu Ning: "That’s true. The Second Branch has received happy news repeatedly, while the First Branch remains lonely and desolate. It is truly pitiful."
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