Compared with the maidservant who was trained since childhood in Prince Qi's mansion, Chunfen is not necessarily behind the merchant's daughter.
Qi Yuning said, "I want to meet Gou Yongming."
Qi Yuning was afraid that Gou Yongming was trying to take advantage of the Spring Equinox to climb up the high branch of the Qi Palace.
Lu Ze agreed and said, "I'll have him come to see you after tomorrow morning court."
Qi Yuning sat across from Lu Ze, gently waving her round fan as she spoke, "The maidservant beside me is indeed old and it's time for her to get married. To be honest, I'm a little reluctant to let her go."
The Spring Equinox is always steady, the Beginning of Spring is the most considerate and careful, the Waking of Insects acts decisively, the Grain Full will make her happy, and the Grain Rain rarely speaks but is very considerate in doing things. They have all been with her for almost ten years.
Lu Ze said, "After I get married, it's not like I can't serve you."
Qi Yuning said, "Forget it. I'll find a maid for Lingling as well."
There were many maids born in the Prince Qi's Mansion and the Princess's Mansion. Qi Yuning picked out a few twelve-year-old children and named them Cui Liu, Bai Lu, and Bi Yu.
When choosing maids for Lingling, Qi Yuning let Lingling choose by herself. Lingling also picked a few maids who were one or two years older than her and named them Tangyuan, Hongdou, Mungdou, and Tangsu.
Qi Yuning felt that these names were really bad, but the four little kids were very happy and satisfied with their names.
Qi Yuning followed Lingling and only instructed the four maids to take good care of Lingling.
Qi Yuning met Gou Yongming three days later. Lu Ze was busy and forgot to mention it the next day.
Qi Yuning met Gou Yongming, who was the same age as Chunfen. He looked pretty good, and was born in a merchant family, so he was friendly and good at talking.
Qi Yuning looked at Gou Yongming and asked, "Why are you interested in my Chunfen?"
Gou Yongming smiled faintly and said, "When I saw Sister Chunfen teaching the little princess to recite poetry, I thought to myself how lucky I would be to have such a lovely wife and daughter back home. I am a superficial person and only like beautiful women. Apart from the princess, I have never seen anyone more beautiful than Sister Chunfen."
Qi Yuning smiled and said, "What if you meet someone prettier than Chunfen in the future?"
Gou Yongming replied, "In my heart, the princess's beauty ranks first, Chunfen is second, and if I meet anyone else who is more beautiful, they will not be better than you two."
Qi Yuning was coaxed into a good mood, "You are such a sweet talker, I really can't bear to marry Chunfen to you."
Gou Yongming said repeatedly: "Princess, don't worry, this humble official not only has sweet words, but is also willing to pay a betrothal gift of 10,000 taels."
When Qi Yuning heard the number of ten thousand taels, the hand holding the teacup froze for a moment. Even in a royal family like theirs, the betrothal gifts for many eldest sons were no more than ten thousand taels.
Qi Yuning said: "You go back first."
After Gou Yongming bowed and left, Qi Yuning looked at Chunfen who came out from behind the screen and said, "Are you willing to marry him?"
Chunfen blushed slightly and said, "This servant will obey the princess."
Qi Yuning smiled and said, "Then I'll make the decision for you. I'll discuss it with your parents tomorrow and pick a good day to marry you off."
Chunfen's face turned even redder.
Qi Yuning looked towards the Beginning of Spring, the Waking of Zhe, the Grain Rain, and the Grain Full and said, "It's time for you guys to talk about marriage."
Xiaoman said generously: "Princess, I have someone I like."
Qi Yuning asked, "Who?"
"Deqing, the servant beside the prince, I want to marry Deqing."
After Xiaoman said this, Lichun, Jingzhe and Guyu looked at each other.
The three of them said in unison: "This servant also likes Deqing."
Deqing, who was sent by Lu Ze to deliver food to Qi Yuning, happened to hear these words and couldn't help but touch his face. He didn't expect that he would be so popular with women. The rules of the Lu family do not allow concubines, and as Lu Ze's personal bodyguard, he naturally abides by them.
I am destined to let these sisters down.
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