Chapter 259 Return to Juzhou

After Gu Huan got into the car, she saw that new silk cushions and large pillows had been added to the car. They were made of the most precious kesi fabric, which was low-key, luxurious, comfortable and soft.

There were also several boxes of fresh tea cakes and Gangneung-specific snacks on the coffee table.

Pei Jinglei is really careful.

The old lady was very appreciative: "No wonder the Pei family's business is so good, there are still some wise people."

Gu Huan took a piece of dessert and handed it to the old lady: "Although Aunt Pei did evil, after I met Pei Yi, I found that not all members of the Pei family are short-sighted. Aunt Pei is Aunt Pei, and the Pei family is the Pei family. They followed me to send grain to Juzhou with real money, which shows that they have foresight."

The old lady took a bite of the dessert and said, "Mm, it's delicious. It's more exquisite than the desserts in Bianjing."

Gu Huan smiled and handed a piece to Yuan Jieying as well.

Yuan Jieying quickly followed up and thanked him repeatedly, staring at Gu Huan with shining eyes.

Gu Huan felt embarrassed when she looked at him, and couldn't help but touch her face: "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

Yuan Jieying smiled and shook her head, then put the snack into her mouth and savored it carefully.

The old lady smiled: "Miss Yuan must admire you."

Gu Huan blushed and said coquettishly, "Mother, you are making fun of your daughter-in-law."

The old lady smiled and said, "It's no joke. I never thought of letting Pei's do business in Southern Xinjiang."

Yuan Jieying nodded vigorously: "That's right. I was also very surprised when I heard it just now. I really admire Madam Mu."

Gu Huan smiled and said, "Miss Yuan, you can just call me Gu Huan or Huan'er."

"Then Sister Huan'er, just call me by my maiden name, Min'er."

"Okay, Sister Min'er."

The two smiled at each other, as if they had found like-minded people.

"Yiniang, Zhilan, try it too. The sweet-scented osmanthus cake melts in your mouth and is delicious."

"One piece is not enough, I want to eat a few more."

"Eat. You can eat ten more. There's a big box below."

There was laughter in the car.

After traveling for a month and a half, the convoy finally arrived in Juzhou.

The city gate was crowded with people, including the people of Juzhou, the officers and soldiers stationed in the city, as well as General Fang and Military Inspector Luo.

Standing at the front of the crowd was a woman.

"Xuan Xuan."

Gu Huan looked at the girl running towards her with surprise.

Zhao Luoxuan bowed to the old lady first, then turned around and hugged Gu Huan with red eyes: "That's great, you're back, I'm so happy."

Gu Huan looked at her with joy. Her face was tanned, she was thinner, and healthier.

She was wearing a dark red skirt, with her hair combed like a woman, and her pretty face still had the childishness of a young girl.

In front of so many people, Gu Huan didn't dare to ask too many questions.

Zhao Luoxuan's eyes fell on the woman who was following Gu Huan with her head lowered. She looked familiar.

He tilted his head to look, his expression changed slightly.

"Isn't this the wife of Prince Heian?"

Yuan Jieying quickly raised her head and bowed to her: "Yuan greets the princess."

Zhao Luoxuan turned to look at Gu Huan, her face full of confusion.

Gu Huan smiled and said, "Let's go and talk about it when we get back."

"Yes, yes, your belly is so big now, it must be very hard for you."

Zhao Luoxuan smiled and held her with one hand and the old lady's arm with the other: "The old lady has worked hard too."

Gu Huan felt relieved when she saw that Zhao Luoxuan was more lively than in the capital and her eyes were as bright as stars.

Looks like he's having a happy time.

The group arrived at the Duke of Yong's official residence, and Gu Huan looked at the newly decorated courtyard in surprise.

"This is……"

Zhou Chunyu came out with a group of people, smiling, followed by Shen Li and Min Dongsheng.

Gu Huan was even more surprised: "Why are you here? And you're running ahead of us?"

Zhou Chunyu smiled and said, "We rushed here first. The mansion here is too simple. Now that the old lady and the lady are back, they naturally need to repair and decorate it."

Zhao Luoxuan smiled and said, "I have been busy here for several days as well."

The mansion took in two surrounding houses and expanded it into four courtyards, two three-span courtyards on the left and right, and increased the garden area.

"I live next door too. My father-in-law and mother-in-law wanted to go to the city gate together to welcome the old lady and my sister today, but I was worried that they should stay here to prepare for the welcoming banquet."

When Gu Huan thought of Qi Jun’s tragic death, she felt sad.

Seeing her silence, Zhao Luoxuan knew what she was thinking. She held her hand a little harder and said softly, "His parents are very kind and good people. They know the whole story. They also said that Qi Jun was blessed to marry me in his past and present lives, and they are very grateful."

Gu Huan tried to smile: "Yeah."

But the guilt in my heart makes me feel uncomfortable.

Zhou Zhilan and her maids rolled up their sleeves and went to help.

Gu Huan looked at the familiar faces sitting together and eating happily, and she missed Mu Junyan more and more.

He was the only one left in Bianjing and he didn't know if he could get food.

Fortunately, the servants who served Dong Mo and Wen Hanxuan did not come, and Chi Yan and the others also protected him.

"Madam, ma'am."

Zhao Luoxuan brought Qi Jun's parents over with wine glasses.

Gu Huan wanted to stand up, but Zhao Luoxuan quickly held her down.

"You are heavy, don't move. My father-in-law and mother-in-law insisted on coming over to toast, so I had to bring them over."

Gu Huan stood up resolutely, raised her wine glass and bowed to the two elders, unable to hold back her sobs: "Gu Huan toasts to the two elders."

The two elders were frightened and bowed quickly, holding the wine glasses low: "We don't deserve it, we don't deserve it. Madam, you are so kind. You let Qi Jun marry the princess. We want to thank you."

Gu Huan couldn't help crying: "From now on, you two will be like my parents. Xuanxuan and I will honor you two together."

The two elders were so moved that their eyes turned red, and they kept saying that they were not worthy of the honor.

After the lively welcoming banquet ended, everyone thought that the old lady and Gu Huan were tired, so they quickly boiled water for them to bathe and change clothes.

Zhao Luoxuan followed her like a little tail, and finally stayed in her room, insisting on sleeping with her.

Gu Huan had no choice but to agree.

They both lay in bed, unable to sleep.

Zhao Luoxuan excitedly recounted what she did after arriving in Juzhou.

She gave her the ten thousand mu tea mountain west of Juzhou City, which was given to her by the emperor, and distributed it to the people in Juzhou who were left homeless by the war, so that they could have somewhere to rely on.

She also reclaimed a piece of barren hill and planted tung trees, recruited some skilled craftsmen to refine tung oil, and is building a tung oil refinery.

She also built an orphanage to take in homeless children.

A college was built and teachers were hired, so that children who had no books to read could come and study for free.

Gu Huan gave her a thumbs up: "This is a real princess."

Zhao Luoxuan shook her head proudly: "I am not a spoiled and useless flower in a golden house. I am useful."

"Of course."

Zhao Luoxuan hugged Gu Huan's arm and said, "Sister, did something happen in Bianjing when you came back this time?"

Gu Huan did not hide anything from her and told her everything that happened in Bian Jing.

After all, in the future, the two of them will work together to build Juzhou into an indestructible place where the people can live and work in peace and contentment.

When Zhao Luoxuan heard that her second brother had a good chance of becoming the crown prince, there was not much joy on her face.

On the contrary, he disagreed: "Second brother has always been cautious and too pedantic. If he were to become the emperor, I'm afraid he would not be able to defeat those evil spirits."

Gu Huan's eyes widened: "Don't you want him to be in that position?"

"I don't care whether he gets on or not. I'm just worried that after he gets on, he might die if he doesn't sit firmly. It's a lonely position up there."

Gu Huan looked at Zhao Luoxuan with admiration again.

It's rare for someone to be so clear-headed at such a young age.

Zhao Luoxuan suddenly smiled: "Let's not talk about them, let's talk about our future. The old lady is back, Manager Zhou and his sister are back, and Chiyu is here too. It seems that they will stay for a long time. Sister, do you have any plans?"

Gu Hua smiled and said, "I want to work with you to make Southern Xinjiang the most desirable holy land for people. Is that okay?"

"Of course."

Zhao Luoxuan's eyes sparkled.