The next day, the young princess returned to the capital from Jiangzhou.
She had intended to stay in Jiangzhou a few more days, but the Prince of Jingbei sent people to fetch her, so she had to go back.
After reluctantly bidding farewell to Qin Chuan, she embarked on her journey home.
It wasn't until she was about to leave that Qin Chuan realized she had secretly come to Jiangzhou alone, only saying hello to the Empress, while Jingbei Wang and Su Rushi were unaware of it.
Before leaving, she said she would definitely recommend Qin Chuan to the Empress.
Qin Chuan initially wanted to become an official simply to protect his wealth. Of course, this doesn't mean that becoming an official would guarantee wealth protection; it simply means that serving in the imperial court would allow him to access more resources and provide an extra layer of security.
There is no absolute safety in this world, but having multiple layers of insurance always makes one feel more at ease.
Later, after meeting someone like Zhang Chaozong, his mindset subtly changed.
It seems that wielding power and shouldering responsibilities can bring something to people...
In the following days, Qin Chuan and Su Ruyan traveled back and forth between the Su residence and the Qin family courtyard. The renovation and repair work of the Qin family courtyard went very smoothly. In about ten days, the entire courtyard was completely transformed, resembling a landscape manor.
Looking from the outside in, you can't see anything because it's blocked by a brick wall.
Outside the brick wall, a bramble hedge was planted. The flowering brambles are not only ornamental, but also provide some protection.
Inside the courtyard, one needs to pass through two walls to reach the main hall. Behind the main hall, various small courtyards and rooms are scattered in a staggered manner.
The entire courtyard is surrounded by high walls on all four sides, ensuring the safety of the residents.
Qin Chuan had no intention of keeping servants. Even if he moved to the Qin family's courtyard, he would only bring Yuan'er and Juan'er with him. These two maids were Su Ruyan's personal maids and also her dowry maids.
Since Yuan'er gave herself to Qin Chuan, her treatment has been completely different. She often receives various supplies from Qin Chuan. In Qin Chuan's heart, he has long since elevated her status to "concubine". However, having just married Su Ruyan not long ago, holding a ceremony to take a concubine would obviously be the subject of gossip.
Therefore, after obtaining Su Ruyan's consent, he also planned to give Yuan'er a clear title in another year or two.
On the fifteenth of October, Qin Chuan received an imperial edict. The Empress had sent royal guards and a convoy to escort him to the capital for an audience.
"Eunuch Zhang, does His Majesty have any requests regarding when he requires me to depart?"
After receiving the imperial edict, Qin Chuan inquired with the eunuch who delivered it.
The eunuch, named Zhang Cheng, was on good terms with the young princess. He was quite polite to Qin Chuan and told him in a high-pitched, hoarse voice, "According to His Majesty's decree, the sooner the better. I was just thinking that Young Master Qin still needs to say goodbye to his family, so I rushed things for him. Young Master Qin can set off tomorrow. We will travel by water and arrive in the capital in four days."
Qin Chuan was startled, not expecting it to be so urgent; they were to set off tomorrow.
I originally planned to move to the Qin family's courtyard tomorrow, but it seems the plan has changed. I have to move today, otherwise, I don't know when I will be able to return to Jiangzhou after this trip to the capital, and whether I can even move into the new house then is a problem.
"Eunuch Zhang, may I bring my family to the capital?"
Qin Chuan asked another crucial question.
If he could bring his family, he would naturally bring Ruyan and Yuan'er along; they were his two wives, and he couldn't just abandon them.
Unexpectedly, Eunuch Zhang shook his head: "This... His Majesty has not given a clear order. In my opinion, since His Majesty has not given a clear order, it is best not to bring it."
"Thank you, Eunuch Zhang."
Qin Chuan clasped his hands in a fist salute. This eunuch Zhang was indeed worthy of being the little princess's friend; he was extremely frank and told her everything truthfully.
Since the Empress had not given a clear order, it was best for him to be on the safe side and not bring his family along. In case he displeased the Empress in any way, he could avoid bringing trouble upon his family.
“Young Master Qin, it seems you still have some family matters to attend to. How about this, I will wait for you at Mingyue Tower, and we will set off from Mingyue Tower at 1:15 AM tomorrow morning,” Zhang Cheng said.
"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you, Father-in-law!"
Qin Chuan clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.
Then, he chatted with Zhang Cheng for a few more minutes. Zhang Cheng seemed very interested in his poems and said, "When the Grand Scholars and Doctors returned to the court, they presented Young Master Qin's three poems to the court... Young Master Qin, your name is now widely known in the court!"
"My dear, I love your poem 'Yesterday's Rain Was Sparse and the Wind Was Strong' the most. It's truly beautifully written. To tell you the truth, before I entered the palace, I also had a crush on a young girl. Back then, I was naive and knew nothing. Reading your poem reminded me of that time..."
Qin Chuan thought to himself, this was originally a poem written by Li Qingzhao when she was sixteen years old. The mood of this poem was indeed that of a young girl, and a drunken girl at that. But he never expected that even his father-in-law could be moved by it and recall his untouchable teenage love...
It seems that this eunuch has quite a story to tell.
Thinking this, Qin Chuan smiled faintly and recited a line of poetry: "This love can only be cherished in memory, for at the time it was already a regret..."
Unexpectedly, after a two-second pause, Zhang Cheng immediately ordered the eunuch behind him, "Quick! Bring paper and pen!"
Qin Chuan was taken aback. What was Eunuch Zhang trying to do?
“Young Master Qin, we don’t know many characters, so please write down that poem you just wrote down…” Zhang Cheng handed over paper and pen.
The eunuch behind him hurriedly brought over ink and an inkstone and ground the ink.
Qin Chuan picked up his pen and wrote, "This feeling can only be cherished in memory, for at the time it was all in vain." Zhang Cheng was overjoyed, exclaiming, "Thank you so much, Young Master Qin! My family will definitely treasure this!"
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After bidding farewell to Zhang Cheng, Qin Chuan first went to the Su residence and informed Su Ruyan of the Empress's summons.
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