RPAGF Chapter 171 Gu Junze also has a private treasury?
Chapter 171 Gu Junze also has a private treasury?
Yingqing led Chu Yueshu to a two-courtyard house not far from the corner of the Marquis's mansion.
Throughout the journey, he would occasionally turn his head to look at Chu Yueshu beside him, the burning passion in his eyes impossible to conceal.
As soon as she stepped into the house, Yingqing couldn't wait to take out a piece of paper from her bosom and hand it to Chu Yueshu.
"This is the property deed."
Chu Yueshu reached out and took it. "For me?"
Yingqing nodded, then quickly took out a stack of silver notes from her bosom and handed them over, saying, "Hmm, and this too."
Chu Yueshu stared in astonishment at the thick stack of silver notes in her hand. So many?
That's several thousand taels of silver!
She looked up at Yingqing and asked, "Where did you get so much money?"
"I saved it up. I have plenty to eat and drink at the Marquis's mansion, and I don't usually need to spend money, so I've been saving it up. I never expected to have saved so much without realizing it."
"Apart from the money spent on buying this house, everything else is here, and I'll entrust it to you for safekeeping from now on."
Chu Yueshu's cheeks flushed instantly; she understood what Ying Qing meant.
Older men really do know how to take care of people.
She waved the property deed in her hand and asked, "Have you been busy with this all this time?"
"Yes, it was just bought recently. Many parts of the house need to be repaired, and the furniture needs to be replaced."
As Yingqing spoke, she took Chu Yueshu's hand and led her inside. They stopped under a thick sycamore tree.
"I was thinking of building a swing for you here. You can choose whichever you like, a plain wooden one or one with carvings."
His eyes were full of longing, as if he could already see Chu Yueshu laughing on the swing.
Chu Yueshu listened to Ying Qing's incessant chatter and asked, "Then when are you going to propose?"
Without hesitation, Ying Qing blurted out, "I'll go tomorrow."
"There's...no need to rush." Chu Yueshu lowered her head, her voice barely audible, like a mosquito's hum.
Yingqing stepped forward, gently placed her hands on Chu Yueshu's shoulders, and said earnestly, "I'm anxious. I've been hoping day and night to marry you as soon as possible so that I can stay by your side every day."
Chu Yueshu's face turned even redder, and she turned slightly to avoid Ying Qing's burning gaze.
Yingqing gently put his arm around her shoulder, making her face him and look directly into her eyes, his expression serious yet somewhat apprehensive.
“Yue Shu, I have no father or mother. I was picked up by the Princess. I have no attachments in this world. I’m just afraid you’ll mind.”
Chu Yueshu blinked and smiled slightly. "That's great. We don't have to deal with mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships, and there are no rules set by the mother-in-law. From now on, it'll just be the two of us in this house, and we can be free and easy."
Yingqing's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly settled down, and she beamed with joy.
"Yes, from now on you will be in charge of all matters, big and small, at home. You will be the mistress of this house."
"You'll listen to me?" Chu Yueshu tilted her head, her eyes sparkling with a playful light.
"Yes, I'll do whatever you say." Ying Qing nodded heavily, her gaze resolute.
The two strolled around the house and unknowingly walked to the backyard.
"Yue Shu, we can build a grape trellis here. In the summer, we can sit under it to cool off, set up a small table, and brew a pot of your favorite tea. Just thinking about it is so pleasant."
"How about we plant some more roses? I love the scent of roses the most."
"Okay, it's up to you."
The next day, just as dawn broke, Yingqing went to the Chu family.
Chu Yue Shu finally realized how much this man wanted to marry her; he had even reconciled their birth dates and times.
The two elders of the Chu family had no regard for social status; they believed that a person's character and sincerity were far more important than their family background.
Moreover, Yingqing entrusted all her wealth to Chu Yueshu, and the two elders saw this unreserved trust and love.
The two met by chance and, as if by chance, actually became husband and wife.
The wedding date was set for six months from now. Although the time was a bit tight, fortunately, everything was still in time.
By then, it will be springtime, and the flowers will be in full bloom...
With the wedding date set, Yingqing had lost both his parents at a young age and had no elders in the world who could help him with the wedding arrangements.
After much thought, he decided to ask Chu Ruohan to help him with the arrangements.
Chu Ruohan readily agreed.
Gu Junze handed her a key. "This is the key to my private vault. Preparing for the wedding and the banquet will definitely require a lot of things. Feel free to take anything you need from inside."
Chu Ruohan then realized that he had a secret stash of cash and reached out to take it.
Upon opening the private treasury, one finds a dazzling array of rare and precious treasures, most of which were imperial gifts and could not be measured in monetary terms.
Chu Ruohan's brows gradually furrowed. These items came from the palace and should be related to the eldest princess. Using them to prepare for the wedding seemed to be against the rules.
Chu Ruohan decided to handle it herself.
The Chu family has lost most of its assets to Chu Ang and is no longer as prosperous as before. She will also add more to Yue Shu's dowry.
In the days that followed, Chu Ruohan was extremely busy until the end of the year was approaching.
Gu Junze delivered the clothes.
"Han'er, according to tradition, we will go to the palace to stay up all night on New Year's Eve."
The crimson palace dress, adorned with jewels and pearls, was embroidered with intricate patterns in gold and silver threads, and sparkled with a captivating brilliance under the candlelight.
"very beautiful."
Chu Ruohan encountered unpleasant things both times she entered the palace, inevitably leaving her with some lingering trauma.
On New Year's Eve, the palace was brightly lit and bustling with activity. Chu Ruohan, dressed in palace attire, walked into the palace gate side by side with Gu Junze.
Palace lanterns hung high, illuminating the winding palace path. The two went to Cining Palace first, where the Empress Dowager was already waiting.
He sat upright in the main seat, dressed in a magnificent auspicious robe, his full head of silver hair neatly tied up, and his face kind.
Seeing Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan enter, her smile deepened, and she gestured for them to come closer: "Junze, come here quickly, let me take a good look at you."
Chu Ruohan pushed the wheelchair forward a few more steps and bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Your Majesty. On the occasion of the New Year, may your blessings continue and your health be excellent."
The Empress Dowager nodded. "Good child."
Then, she looked at Gu Junze with concern, "Junze, I've been worried about your health. Have you been feeling any better these days?"
Gu Junze bowed slightly, "Thank you for your concern, Grandmother. My health is much better now, thanks to Han'er's care."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's smile widened. "Ruohan, it is Junze's good fortune to marry you. I have seen how carefully you take care of him."
Then she turned to the chief eunuch beside her and ordered, "Go and bring me the jade headdress I received a few days ago, and the brocade from the Western Regions."
Before long, the head eunuch entered, carrying a delicate sandalwood box and several bolts of brightly colored brocade.
A set of jadeite headdresses is dazzling. The jadeite, with its excellent translucency, is carved into lifelike shapes of flowers and birds and set on a pure gold setting, shining brightly under candlelight.
"Ruohan, this jadeite headdress was specially reserved for you by me. And this brocade is a tribute from the Western Regions. The material is rare. Take it and make a few new clothes."
Chu Ruohan quickly knelt down to express her gratitude, "I am truly flattered by the Empress Dowager's kindness. Thank you for your generous gift."
The Empress Dowager nodded slightly. "Junze, come with me to the inner chamber. I have some private questions to ask you."
Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan exchanged a glance, then Gu Junze gently squeezed her hand to reassure her.
Then a young eunuch came over and pushed him...