RPAGF Chapter 431 With so many bags and packages, even if you're a permanent resident, you don't
Chapter 431 With so many bags and packages, even if you're a permanent resident, you don't
The next morning, Chu Ruohan had just finished breakfast when a servant reported that Chu Yueshu and Yingqing had arrived.
She quickly got up to greet them and went out. She saw that the courtyard was piled with bundles of all sizes, and Yingqing was carefully helping Chu Yueshu in.
"Are we moving?" Chu Ruohan looked at the luggage all over the yard and couldn't help but laugh.
Yingqing said earnestly, "Yueshu is pregnant, these are all necessities."
Chu Ruohan approached her younger sister and took her hand: "Why did you bring so much stuff? The General's Mansion has everything, is it really necessary to bring this?"
"I told him we didn't need to bring so much, but he insisted on bringing it." Chu Yueshu glanced at Ying Qing helplessly. "He's been like this ever since we found out last night."
Yingqing stood to the side, her eyes never leaving Chu Yueshu, afraid that she might make the slightest mistake.
His tense expression made it seem as if his wife wasn't just one month pregnant, but about to give birth.
Yingqing grew up without parents and was raised by Gu Junze. Now that she finally has her own family, it's no wonder she's so nervous.
His anxiety and joy at becoming a father for the first time were written all over his face.
"Where's my brother-in-law?" Chu Yueshu looked around but didn't see Gu Junze.
"In the study," Chu Ruohan replied, then instructed the servants, "Move all the things into the east wing."
At this moment, Gu Junze walked over and saw the bundles all over the yard and Ying Qing protecting Chu Yueshu. He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is this a move or just a temporary stay?"
A sly glint flashed in Chu Yueshu's eyes as she deliberately acted coquettishly, "Brother-in-law, you won't find us troublesome, will you?"
Gu Junze's lips curled slightly, and he smoothly replied, "Would I dare? Would your older sister let me sleep in her bed?"
"He's getting more and more improper." Chu Ruohan's cheeks flushed slightly. She gently patted her husband and turned to her sister, saying, "Don't listen to his nonsense. Just settle down and stay here. Doctor Qian is in the mansion and can take care of your pregnancy."
Chu Yueshu nodded, "Yingqing and I thought so too, but we're just troubling Dr. Qian."
"Then give him a big red envelope."
The two sisters smiled at each other.
Chu Ruohan turned around and called Yuling: "Go and clean up the east wing, and prepare more supplements for pregnant women."
Yu Ling responded and left, quickly getting to work with several maids.
Chu Yueshu took her sister's arm and said coquettishly, "I knew my sister was the best."
Chu Ruohan patted her younger sister's head: "Silly girl, what's the big deal? You're pregnant now, which is exactly the time when you need someone to take care of you."
Seeing Ying Qing's tense expression, Gu Junze patted him on the shoulder: "Relax, Yue Shu is only one month pregnant, there's no need to be so nervous."
Yingqing scratched her head: "I... I know, but I just can't control myself."
"I remember when you first found out that my sister was pregnant, you were even more nervous than him." Chu Yueshu smiled at her brother-in-law, "You stayed up all night watching over my sister, afraid that something might happen."
Gu Junze coughed lightly, offering no rebuttal, which clearly indicated his agreement.
Chu Ruohan smiled and shook her head: "Men are all like this. It's inevitable that they'll be nervous when they become fathers for the first time."
"I need to go to the palace in a bit." Gu Junze changed the subject and looked at Chu Ruohan. "You all rest well at home. If anything happens, have a servant come and let me know."
"Entered the palace?" Chu Ruohan asked, somewhat puzzled. "Didn't you just return from the imperial court?"
"His Majesty has some matters to discuss privately," Gu Junze explained simply. "It won't be long."
Chu Ruohan nodded and didn't ask any further questions.
In official matters, there are some things that are not convenient to ask too much about.
"Please settle in comfortably," Gu Junze said to Chu Yueshu and Ying Qing. "The General's Mansion is your home, so there's no need to feel uncomfortable."
Ying Qing nodded solemnly: "Thank you, General."
After Gu Junze left, Chu Ruohan led her sister and Yingqing to the east wing.
Yuling had tidied up the room neatly, the bed was brand new, and fresh flowers were placed on the table, emitting a faint fragrance.
"It's sunny and quiet here, perfect for a healthy pregnancy." Chu Ruohan looked around with satisfaction. "I'll have the kitchen prepare some easily digestible food. You need to pay close attention to your diet now."
Chu Yueshu nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude: "Sister, you're so kind."
"Silly girl, what are you saying?" Chu Ruohan gently hugged her younger sister. "We're sisters, why be so polite?"
Yingqing stood aside, watching his wife and Chu Ruohan's intimate interaction, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
He knew that their child would receive the best care here.
Upon seeing Gu Junze at the palace gate, the guards immediately bowed respectfully and quickly allowed him to pass.
Gu Junze dismounted and strode through the many palace gates, heading straight for the imperial study.
"Your subject Gu Junze greets Your Majesty," Gu Junze said, kneeling on one knee.
Zhao Yunci was reviewing memorials when she heard the sound. She looked up, put down her vermilion pen, and gestured for him to stand up.
"Rise and speak." Zhao Yunci waved for the servants in the hall to leave, and only after everyone had left did he speak, "How is the investigation going?"
Gu Junze stood up, his face grave: "We've investigated almost all the officials in the court who have ties to Qingmo Valley. We can close the net now."
He took a list from his pocket and handed it to Zhao Yunci. Zhao Yunci took it, slowly unfolded it, and his gaze swept over the list, his brows furrowing more and more.
"So many people?" The emperor's voice was low, tinged with shock and anger.
Gu Junze nodded: "Indeed, there are quite a few, ranging from high-ranking officials of the third rank to low-ranking officials of the seventh rank, and even a few members of the imperial family."
Zhao Yunci slammed the list heavily on the table: "Good, really good! The late emperor raised so many ungrateful wretches!"
Gu Junze remained silent, waiting for him to calm down.
After a moment, the emperor took a deep breath: "What do you think should be done?"
"Cut the weeds and eliminate the roots." Gu Junze's voice was firm. "Leave no future troubles."
Zhao Yunci pondered for a moment, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes: "If we deal with them all, there will be too many vacancies in the court, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to fill them in a short time."
Gu Junze's eyes were sharp: "Trying to wipe them all out in one fell swoop won't be so easy. If weeds aren't pulled out by the roots, they'll grow back in the spring."
Zhao Yunci got up and paced around the study, her expression shifting.
Gu Junze stood quietly to the side, awaiting his decision.
After a long silence, he stopped and turned to look at Gu Junze: "From today onwards, I authorize you to handle this matter with full authority. Obtain all the evidence you need and arrest all the people you need to arrest."
Gu Junze clasped his hands in acceptance of the order: "Your Majesty, I will certainly not fail your trust."
Zhao Yunci nodded: "I am giving you a secret decree. You can take this decree with you and do not need to come and ask for instructions again."
After saying this, he personally picked up a brush, wrote a secret decree, affixed the imperial seal, and handed it to Gu Junze.
"To clean up the court, I rely entirely on my cousin."
Gu Junze put the secret decree into his pocket. "Qingmo Valley has been hiding for so many years. If we want to wipe them out in one fell swoop, we have to fish them out little by little!"
Zhao Yunci raised an eyebrow, signaling, "Go! Show your claws..."