Chapter 436: Under the moon, red makeup plays, the general's mansion has another happy event

The wedding banquet lasted until the evening before gradually dispersing.

The yard regained some tranquility, with only the sound of maids and servants clearing away cups and plates.

Chu Ruohan and Chu Yueshu personally escorted Chu's father and mother to the gate of the mansion, watched their carriage go away, and then turned around and walked back.

"Dad and Mom are gone, you should rest early too." Chu Ruohan said to Chu Yueshu, "You've been busy all day today, and the baby in your belly must be tired too."

Chu Yueshu took her sister's arm and shook her head gently: "It's okay, sister. But you, I think you are really worried about Doctor Qian's marriage." As she said that, she yawned a little.

Chu Ruohan smiled and said, "It's not my family's business to worry about."

The two walked side by side under the corridor. As the night deepened, the lanterns under the corridor emitted a soft glow.

When they reached a corner where a few wintersweets were planted, Chu Yueshu suddenly let out a soft "eh", pulled Chu Ruohan's sleeve, and nodded towards a place not far away.

Chu Ruohan followed her gaze and saw Yuling talking to a tall man under the dim light, next to the sparse shadows of the plum tree. The man was Qin Fang.

Because of the distance, I couldn't hear what they were talking about, but I could see Qin Fang take out a flat wooden box the size of a palm from his arms and hand it to Yuling.

Yuling took the box with a faint embarrassed smile on her face, then she took out a purse from her sleeve and wanted to hand it to Qin Fang.

Qin Fang waved his hands repeatedly, said a few words seriously, and declined firmly.

Seeing this, Yuling no longer insisted, put the purse back, looked down at the wooden box in her hand, then looked up and said something to Qin Fang, with a deeper smile on her face.

Qin Fang bowed, gave a few more instructions, then turned and left, his back straight and steady.

Yuling stood there, watching him turn the corridor and disappear. Then she turned around and walked towards the servants' room, holding the wooden box.

The two sisters looked at each other and tacitly agreed not to interrupt. After Yuling had walked away, Chu Yueshu asked curiously in a low voice, "Sister, isn't that Qin Fang? What did he give Yuling?"

Chu Ruohan looked in the direction Qin Fang disappeared and said thoughtfully, "Looking at the shape of the box, it might be rouge and powder brought back by the caravan from the south, or some little girl's trinkets. I think Yuling asked him to buy it for her."

"Yuling wanted to give him some money, but he refused to take it?" Chu Yueshu recalled the scene just now. "Qin Fang seems honest and reliable, not someone who would take advantage of others."

Chu Ruohan nodded slightly, her tone filled with approval. "Well, after Nanny passed away, he has been managing the shops I brought as a dowry with me. He keeps clear accounts and manages the business properly. He is also a very decent person and does things very prudently."

She had an idea and remembered that when she had been looking for a husband for Yuling before, she always felt that either the place was not to her liking or something was missing, so she had never been able to settle on one.

Yuling is her maid who came with her as a dowry. Although she is called a servant, they are actually like sisters. Chu Ruohan naturally cares about her marriage.

"I was thinking of finding a good marriage for Yuling," Chu Ruohan said softly, turning to look at her sister. "After choosing so many, I still feel unsatisfied. Yueshu, what do you think of Qin Fang?"

Chu Yueshu's eyes lit up when she heard this. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Qin Fang? I think he's good! Look, Sister, he's steady and honest."

"Yuling is calm and gentle, and thoughtful. If they were together, they would look quite compatible."

She paused and added, "Besides, Qin Fang is the son of the wet nurse. We know him well and his character is absolutely trustworthy. If Yuling marries him, she won't be wronged in the future."

As Chu Ruohan listened to her sister's analysis, she felt more and more that Qin Fang was a suitable candidate, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"I think so too. Yuling has been with me for so many years, loyally and devotedly. I always wanted to find her a good home that she could truly trust."

"Then sister, you better make plans soon." Chu Yueshu winked mischievously, "Qin Fang seems to be a good candidate, don't let others get there first."

Chu Ruohan was amused by her and patted her gently: "You little girl. There is no rush for this matter. After I am busy with this period, I will find a suitable time to first test Yuling's own feelings and see if Qin Fang has the same intention."

"For things like this, it always has to be a matter of mutual consent."

"Yes, that's right, sister." Chu Yueshu nodded in agreement. "If the two of them can really make it happen, it would be a wonderful thing."

As the two sisters were talking, they reached a fork in the road and went back to the courtyard to rest.

In the new house, red candles are shining brightly, filling the room with joy.

As soon as Song Ruyan entered the room, she couldn't wait to reach out and remove the intricate pearl and jade phoenix crown on her head, muttering, "Oh, I'm dying of suffocation. This thing is so heavy to wear."

In a few seconds, she took off all the glittering golden ornaments, put them on the dressing table, and breathed a long sigh of relief.

Doctor Qian followed behind her, looking at her casual appearance, his eyes full of gentle smile.

He walked silently to the basin rack, added some hot water, took a clean towel, soaked it, and wrung it dry, then walked to Song Ruyan: "Come, wipe your face first to relieve your fatigue."

Song Ruyan didn't hesitate to take the handkerchief and wiped it across her face a few times, and immediately felt refreshed.

She looked at her rosy face in the bronze mirror, then turned to look at the elegant and handsome Doctor Qian beside her. She grinned and asked carelessly, "Hey, Doctor Qian, do you regret marrying a 'femme devil' like me?"

Doctor Qian was carefully putting away the jewelry she had taken off one by one. Hearing this, he paused, turned around and looked at her seriously.

He reached out and gently held Song Ruyan's hand on her knees. Her hands had calluses on their fingertips from years of martial arts training, but they were warm and strong.

"Ruyan," Doctor Qian's voice was low and gentle, his eyes filled with deep affection, as if filled with a pool of inexhaustible honey. "You are not a she-devil, you are the light of my life. I am fortunate to marry you. How can I regret it?"

Song Ruyan was being looked at so intently by him and listening to his straightforward love words. Even though she was usually so generous, her face couldn't help but feel slightly hot at this moment. She felt a little embarrassed, but she still pretended to be strong.

"You're quite good at talking. But let me tell you, if you dare to bully me in the future, I won't let you go!"

Doctor Qian chuckled and tightened his grip on her hand. "How could I, with my small body, bully you? You can knock me down with just one move. How foolish of me to provoke you."

Song Ruyan raised her chin high, "You have some self-awareness."

"Although I don't know Kung Fu, but..." Doctor Qian paused, then continued, "From now on, with me here, I will do my best to protect you and ensure you live a worry-free life."

Song Ruyan felt a warm feeling in her heart when she heard this. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise high. She took Doctor Qian's hand in her backhand and shook it vigorously: "You said it! A gentleman's word is as good as gold!"

"Well, it's too late to catch up." Doctor Qian nodded solemnly.