RPAGF Chapter 375 Han'er, you are a ray of light in my life; I am only complete with you.
Chapter 375 Han'er, you are a ray of light in my life; I am only complete with you.
Gu Junze's gaze fell on her abdomen again, and his voice softened unconsciously, "Have you been eating well? Are you feeling unwell?"
Chu Ruohan chuckled, "Look at me, do I look like I'm not eating well?" She paused, then added, "Qin Fang came by earlier, and the caravan arrangements have been made. He said there's a small country near Liang that produces Ziyun grass, which is said to be very beneficial for a healthy pregnancy."
A hint of joy flashed in Gu Junze's eyes as he squeezed her hand: "This is good news. When the caravan returns, I will personally prepare your medicine."
"You?" Chu Ruohan couldn't help but smile. "When did the General learn how to decoct medicine?"
"I'm willing to learn anything for my wife and children." Gu Junze took her hand and kissed it lightly. "Han'er, it's so good to have you by my side."
This tenderness captivated Chu Ruohan, making her almost forget the passage of time.
The silence between the two was broken by the sound of footsteps outside the courtyard.
"Young Madam, General, dinner is ready." It was Haitang's voice.
Gu Junze sighed softly, reluctantly letting go of her hand, and stood up, saying, "Let's go, it's time to eat. You're pregnant, you can't go hungry."
Chu Ruohan nodded and let him help her up.
As she reached the door, she suddenly remembered something and stopped.
"By the way, Du Ruoling has been coming to the mansion frequently these past few days."
Gu Junze frowned slightly: "Again, trying to cause trouble?"
"Not really."
Chu Ruohan shook her head, her tone tinged with doubt, "She seems like a different person; she's stopped causing trouble."
“Every time, I would bring some gifts with great courtesy, then stand at Cheng'an's place for a while, and leave silently after being rejected.”
Gu Junze's expression shifted slightly: "That's strange. It's not like her style."
"I think so too," Chu Ruohan said softly. "I feel like she's acting very strangely."
Gu Junze gently patted the back of her hand reassuringly: "Don't think too much. With me here, no one can hurt you."
After a moment's thought, he added, "However, I'll have someone keep a close eye on her and see what she's really up to."
Chu Ruohan nodded and said no more.
The two walked hand in hand toward the dining hall, the afterglow of the setting sun casting long shadows of them close together.
After dinner, the two walked side by side under the veranda. As night deepened, the flowers and plants in the courtyard swayed gently in the breeze, filling the air with their fragrance.
"The moonlight is beautiful tonight." Gu Junze looked up at the sky, the bright moonlight shining on his angular face, outlining a soft contour.
Chu Ruohan followed his gaze and saw a bright moon hanging high in the sky, with a few stars twinkling, a scene both serene and beautiful.
"I remember the first time we met, the moonlight was just like this." Chu Ruohan couldn't help but recall the past, her tone tinged with nostalgia.
Gu Junze turned to look at her, his eyes filled with tenderness: "At that time, you were wearing a bright red wedding dress, standing in the courtyard, the moonlight shining on you. I knew then that I could only have you in this life."
Chu Ruohan couldn't help but chuckle: "Back then, you clearly had a long face and didn't want to marry me at all."
Gu Junze coughed awkwardly twice, "I'm so glad you chose me back then."
He reached out and wrapped his arms around Chu Ruohan's waist, his voice low and gentle, "Otherwise, where else could I find such a good wife?"
"You're so glib," Chu Ruohan scolded playfully, but she also leaned into his arms, enjoying this moment of peace and warmth.
A gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers. Chu Ruohan suddenly felt a wave of drowsiness and couldn't help but yawn slightly.
Seeing this, Gu Junze immediately said, "Are you sleepy? I'll take you back to your room to rest."
Chu Ruohan nodded and let him help her back to the inner room.
Inside the bedroom, Gu Junze personally poured her a glass of warm water and watched her sip it.
After she finished drinking, he thoughtfully brought her a soft pillow so she could lean back more comfortably.
"Is this alright?" he asked, his eyes full of concern.
Chu Ruohan nodded with a smile: "Okay."
Gu Junze sat on the edge of the bed, holding her hand, his eyes filled with deep affection and longing.
"Speaking of which, was the bride swap that day something you planned all along?"
Chu Ruohan was slightly taken aback, never expecting him to ask that question.
Gu Junze chuckled softly, "That night, the funeral hall caught fire, and I sent Yingqing over to help. The fire was raging, but it only managed to ignite some of the white banners."
"The fire around the coffin is very small; it's clear you deliberately set it on fire to lure people here, so you could put on the next act..."
Chu Ruohan chuckled, "Nothing can escape your eyes."
“Little fox…” Gu Junze sighed softly, gently stroking the back of her hand with his thumb, “Han’er, you made me whole.”
This simple yet heavy sentence, like a thousand-pound burden or a deep affection, made Chu Ruohan's heart tremble and her eyes well up with tears.
"Junze..." she whispered his name, her voice barely audible.
Gu Junze leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on her lips, his forehead pressed against hers, their breaths mingling.
If it weren't for Chu Ruohan, he might still be rotting in a wheelchair, or he might have died long ago, given that marriage arrangement.
Where can one find such a life with a wife and children?
The next day, the sun shone brightly.
Gu Cheng'an was sitting by the window reading a military book. He discovered that Gu Junze's mansion had many books that could make up for his previous shortcomings.
Gu Cheng'an frowned slightly, seemingly quite puzzled by the contents of the book.
He heard soft footsteps in the courtyard and instinctively looked up at the window. He saw Du Ruoling carrying an exquisite food box, walking slowly towards him.
Gu Cheng'an's eyes turned cold. He wanted to turn his head away and ignore him immediately, but he stopped.
For the past two weeks, Du Ruoling has come every day, but she no longer pesters him as much as before; instead, she seems much more restrained.
This unusual behavior made him wary, but he also had to admit that if Du Ruoling had really changed her personality, it would save him a lot of trouble.
"Second Young Master, Princess Anping is here again," a guard outside the door announced in a low voice.
Gu Cheng'an pursed his lips, initially intending to refuse again, but then he thought for a moment, "Let her in."
He was somewhat taken aback when he said it.
This was the first time in the past two weeks that he had agreed to see Du Ruoling.
Upon hearing this, Du Ruoling was slightly taken aback, then a hint of joy flashed in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it and stepped inside with a calm expression.
"Cheng'an," Du Ruoling said softly, standing at the doorway, "you've finally agreed to see me."
Gu Cheng'an did not respond, but only glanced at her indifferently before lowering his head to continue flipping through the military book in his hands.
Du Ruoling didn't mind. She walked slowly to the table, put down the food box, and opened it gently.
“This is the Poria cocos cake that you used to love the most. I remember when we lived in a small courtyard in the west of the city, the old lady next door was a master at making pastries. Every time I went to buy some, you could eat half a box of it.”
Du Ruoling's tone was filled with reminiscence, "I happened to pass by that street today and saw the old lady still selling pastries, so I bought some."