After being forced into a marriage with a wealthy family, the virtuous wife caused a huge uproar.

"I won't die, and I feel much more relaxed. But just now, I felt like I was struggling in fire. In all my years, I have never suffered like this." Prime Minister Luo had a happy smile on his face.

Seeing that his father had pulled through, Luo Zhengyu breathed a huge sigh of relief, and his heart finally settled back into his stomach.

He turned around and bowed deeply to Rong Yingluo: "Thank you very much, Madam Gu, for saving my life."

Rong Yingluo stepped aside to avoid the situation and gave the doctor's instructions.

"Uncle Luo, there's no need for that. The next seven days are the most crucial. I've written a prescription, and the old prime minister should take it according to this prescription for these seven days."

If the old prime minister has a fever, he should not use cold water to apply it, but only wipe his limbs with warm wine.

If you vomit, drink some ginger and brown sugar water. I will come back tomorrow evening for a second acupuncture treatment.

Luo Zhengyu accepted the prescription and thanked him again.

"Uncle Luo, please keep my wife's medical skills a secret," Gu Ce said solemnly.

"Why?" Luo Zhengyu didn't understand.

Her medical skills are even better than those of the imperial physicians. If word got out, countless people would seek her help, which would be even more helpful for Gu Ce to establish himself in the court.

"Do as he says." Prime Minister Luo's face darkened. This foolish son of his, he's already over fifty, how can he still be so stupid?

Gu Ce is only alive today because of luck. If word gets out that his wife is a skilled doctor, his enemies will find a new way to deal with him, making him even more difficult to guard against.

Don't be fooled by the fact that doctors can save lives; in the eyes of the powerful, it's still a matter of serving others. So, should Madam Gu go or not when she's invited?

"Yes, Father. Lord Gu and his wife are just visiting you today." Fortunately, no one was left in the room to serve you. There were no gossipy servants in Father's courtyard either.

The couple took their leave, having spent less than an hour at the Luo residence.

For the next two days, Gu Ce secretly took Rong Yingluo to the Luo residence after dark.

No one knew that she was the one treating Prime Minister Luo's illness.

To the outside world, the Luo family said that they had hired a new divine physician to their household, and that the imperial physicians no longer needed to come to their door to treat them.

After only three acupuncture treatments, the old prime minister was able to sit up in bed and even walk a few steps with assistance.

Luo Zhengyu was extremely grateful, but unfortunately only he and his father knew about it; even the servants didn't know.

October 7th.

The Gu family held another banquet.

This time, it's to congratulate Gu Ce on his promotion to the position of Prime Minister.

Most of those who came were officials from the court, and most of them were on good terms with Gu Ce. The families that Su Jingyi invited last time knew they would lose face, so very few of them came. Most of them were from the Crown Prince's faction and didn't dare to come and embarrass themselves.

Li Xuanye packed only a few belongings and moved into the Gu residence, becoming Gu Ce's chief secretary and receiving guests with Gu Ce.

Both men were of extraordinary backgrounds, which delighted the guests. They believed that befriending such individuals would only bring benefits, not harm.

In order to make a good impression on these adults, Gu Jingcheng also took leave and brought his two sons to help greet the guests.

Seeing Gu Ce so successful, Gu Xi hid in a corner and drank alone. Before the banquet was over, he left the mansion and went to the gambling den, not returning all night.

As the new Prime Minister's wife, Rong Yingluo naturally received the female guests in the inner courtyard. Although most of the guests today were male, several close female relatives also came.

First and foremost were Madam Rong, Ye Jie, and the women of the Qi family.

Then there was the old prime minister's eldest daughter-in-law, Madam Luo, and Madam Luo's granddaughter-in-law, Madam Luo, who also brought along Luo Yunqiu, the young lady of the second branch of the Luo family whom Rong Yingluo knew.

Princess Jinyang arrived uninvited; she came to visit Rong Yingluo.

"Mrs. Gu, from now on you will be the Prime Minister's wife. Congratulations!"

You are the person I admire most.

Last month at the horse race, you actually managed to run the entire martial arts track. Let's go horse racing again another day.

"Ever since that incident, my father has forbade me to leave the palace, which infuriates me!" Princess Jinyang, having not seen Rong Yingluo for a long time, could no longer contain herself and began to speak without stopping.

If she weren't afraid of angering her father, she would have left the palace long ago to play with Rong Yingluo.

It's rare to find a woman who catches her eye, and now that Gu Ce has been promoted to Prime Minister, she might be able to ask Madam Gu for help with her future marriage, perhaps even persuading the Prime Minister to put in a good word for her with the Emperor. That might be even more effective than her mother speaking to the Emperor.

"Don't worry, Princess, we'll go horseback riding whenever we have time." Rong Yingluo was naturally inclined to go wild.

"Sister Rong, Lord Gu should be able to get you the title of First-Rank Imperial Concubine soon." Ke Miaoran was also happy for Rong Yingluo.

From a newlywed bride who was not expected to live more than a month to a first-rank imperial consort, only two short months had passed.

No one could have imagined that she would have such good luck.

"Ever since our son A-Ce married Liu-Li, his luck has changed. His reputation as a jinx has been completely dispelled, and now he has been entrusted with an important task by the Emperor. Liu-Li is a blessing to our Gu family," the old lady praised with a smile.

As she spoke, the old lady took off an expensive jade bracelet from her wrist. "Liuli, come here."

If Liuli hadn't married into the family, she would still be tormented by the poison, unable to even leave the courtyard, and no one would have known when she died.

Most importantly, she possessed medical skills and could heal herself, thus dispelling A-Ce's reputation for bringing misfortune to his wives. Otherwise, A-Ce might have harmed other girls.

"Grandmother," Rong Yingluo said, a little embarrassed by the praise. Seeing the old lady take off her bracelet, she knew that the old lady wanted to give her something nice. "It's just that I'm lucky. Actually, my husband's promotion has nothing to do with me."

"It doesn't matter. Some women are born with the destiny to bring good fortune to their husbands, while others are born with the destiny to bring misfortune to their husbands. You are the one who brings good fortune to your husband." The old lady waved to her.

Rong Yingluo could no longer refuse, so she went to the old lady's side.

The old lady personally put the jade bracelet on her wrist: "This is a fine item that the old Duke brought back from the enemy country after winning a battle."

This was his spoils of war, and also a token of his love for his grandmother, which my old woman has worn for most of her life.

I'm giving this to you today, hoping you and your husband will have a harmonious and loving marriage until you grow old together.

Everyone saw how much the old lady doted on Rong Yingluo, and they all said nice things to her.

Hearing these praises, Su Jingyi gritted her teeth in resentment.

But she couldn't afford to make the slightest mistake today; she still had to manage this banquet for Gu Ce.

Just then, an old woman rushed in, bowed, and said, "Madam, Madam, Young Madam, an imperial edict has arrived. The young master requests that everyone go to receive the edict."

"Oh? A-Ce didn't say there was an imperial edict today." The old lady looked at Rong Yingluo with a puzzled expression.

"Grandmother, I don't know either. My husband never mentioned it."

The group arrived at the front yard, where the incense table had already been set up.

The eunuch who delivered the imperial decree was none other than Grand Eunuch Sun, the chief eunuch's senior apprentice.

Everyone knelt down.

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"

Prime Minister Gu Ce, your loyalty and courage are commendable. Three years ago, during the sacrificial ceremony, a villain poisoned the wine, and you took my place, saving me from this calamity. At that time, because the mastermind behind it had not yet been identified, and to avoid alerting the culprit, I did not make the matter public, and therefore delayed in bestowing any rewards upon you. I am truly ashamed of this.

Now, I hereby commend and reward you for your past merits. I bestow upon you one hundred acres of fertile land, five shops in the capital, a prime minister's residence, and one hundred bolts of brocade.

His wife, Rong, is virtuous and kind, dutiful to her husband, and a model of a noblewoman. She is hereby granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady, and is bestowed with a set of imperial robes, two sets of headdress and jewelry, and a pair of jade ruyi scepters.

May you and your spouse forever enjoy Heaven's favor and jointly assist the nation. This is the imperial decree. "This is the decree," Grand Eunuch Sun proclaimed loudly.

"Your Majesty, we thank you for your great favor." The couple accepted the decree together.

"Lord Gu, Madam Gu, congratulations!" Eunuch Sun congratulated them with a smile.

"Thank you, sir. Please take your seat and have a drink." Gu Ce invited Eunuch Sun to take his seat.

"Lord Gu, we won't stand on ceremony."

"Wow, Father Emperor actually bestowed a Prime Minister's Mansion upon Lord Gu. Young Madam Gu, will you move there?" Princess Jinyang asked curiously.