He Jinran remembered that His Majesty had once said that he would not force him to stay in the palace.
He wondered if what he had said still held true.
"Without Aunt Zhu by my side, my life is so inconvenient." He Jinran had been taken care of by Zhu Juan since he was a child, and it was only after being away for many days that he realized how good Aunt Zhu was to him.
It seems that besides his parents, only Aunt Zhu was kind to him.
Zhu Juan felt a pang of heartache when she saw that He Jinran's smile was no longer as pure as before.
"Aunt Zhu will stay with you." She felt that the young master couldn't be without someone he could trust while in the palace.
"That's great!" He Jinran was so excited that he jumped up and gave Zhu Juan a big hug.
Then, he shook his head.
"Let's not, it's too stuffy inside the palace."
"Aunt Zhu, don't be afraid." Zhu Juan smiled and shook her head. Wasn't her duty to take care of the young master's daily life?
"Aunt Zhu, you should think about your marriage first," He Jinran said with a playful smile, his gaze suddenly falling on the outer roof.
"My biggest concern right now is watching Aunt Zhu get married and have children."
Zhu Juan blushed almost imperceptibly for a moment.
“Young master, Aunt Zhu said she would only stay with you.”
“How can you just stay with me?” He Jinran shook his head and smiled. “Aunt Zhu, do you have someone you like?”
Zhu Juan: "No, no." Last time her mother asked, she also said no.
"No?" He Jinran asked, glancing at the roof as he spoke.
"No!" Zhu Juan lowered her eyes, her gaze flickering uncertainly.
"If not, then I'll have to pick one out for you myself," He Jinran chuckled.
He stared at Zhu Juan's flushed cheeks.
"It's good to keep the good stuff in the family. Uncle Ling is not bad either, what do you think, Aunt Zhu? Perfect, I trust the people around Father."
“No, that’s not appropriate.” Zhu Juan shook her head. “Young mistress, you should think about your own affairs. Aunt Zhu will stay with you for the rest of her life.”
"Oh, Aunt Zhu, why are you saying that again? Does getting married mean you can't stay with me anymore?" He Jinran's eyes flickered slightly, as if deep in thought.
"What about Uncle Lingyun and Uncle Lingzhi, Aunt Zhu? You'd like to choose one of them?"
Zhu Juan bit her lip: "None of them are suitable."
"What about Uncle Xuanying and Uncle Xuanming?" He Jinran asked with a smile.
"No...I..." Zhu Juan stammered, "Can bodyguards get married?"
"My bodyguards are under my command." He Jinran had long known Zhu Juan's intentions.
Those three had followed him for over seven years. He knew their character very well.
From a young age, Aunt Zhu doted on and loved him just like her own mother.
Xuanming was also unwaveringly loyal.
At this moment, if Aunt Zhu could choose to marry Xuanming, he would be happy for them.
"Uncle Xuanying, I think he's not bad."
His sudden remark made Zhu Juan stagger.
Two loud thuds were heard outside.
Xuanming and Xuanying fell simultaneously.
The two exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat uncomfortable.
"Young mistress, this is inappropriate." Zhu Juan's face flushed slightly.
"Why isn't it suitable yet?" He Jinran asked with a mocking smile.
"I..." Zhu Juan stammered, opening her mouth and then closing it tightly, making He Jinran chuckle.
"Oh, I see. Aunt Zhu has her eye on both of them."
He Jinran's sudden remark almost made Zhu Juan choke on her own saliva.
She lowered her eyes and said, "Young master, please stop teasing Aunt Zhu." She realized that the young master was joking with her.
He Jinran grinned. "Leave Aunt Zhu's wedding to me."
Having said that, he laughed and left the bedroom.
When Zhu Juan saw the figure outside, she just stood there, stunned, feeling nervous and shy.
He Jinran pushed open the door and went out.
Outside, the two guards appeared serious, but each harbored their own secrets.
He pursed his lips, his gaze falling on Xuan Ming.
"Uncle Xuanming, prepare the betrothal gifts."
Xuanming...Young Master,
Is it that direct?
He was extremely grateful.
"Thank you for your kindness, young master!"
He knelt down, but was pulled up by He Jinran in the next instant.
Afterwards, He Jinran smiled and waved his hand. Seeing Zhu Juan leave the room, he casually said:
"Uncle Xuanming, go and keep Aunt Zhu company."
He could tell at a glance that Uncle Xuanming and Aunt Zhu had never expressed their feelings for each other.
This is because the royal guards, as the most loyal subordinates of the royal family, do not have the right to choose their own path.
If they find a good master, they can even marry and have children.
However, very few.
Most bodyguards will protect their masters for life.
Until I can no longer work, I will spend my remaining years in loneliness and hardship.
He Jinran left a message and went to the training ground.
He hadn't practiced in a long time, and he felt uncomfortable all over.
After He Jinran left, a smile appeared on Xuan Ying's usually expressionless face, and then she retreated back to the rooftop.
The atmosphere between Xuanming and Zhu Juan was awkward yet sweet.
Cao soon learned of Xuanming and Zhujuan's marriage.
She certainly had no objections.
All she wanted was for her daughter to have a good future.
Right now, Xuanming is also the young master's man, so she is very satisfied with this marriage.
Everything she did was decided by Qiu Yan.
Qiu Yan readily agreed, and she personally busied herself preparing a generous dowry for Zhu Juan.
Qiu Yan arranged Zhu Juan's dowry according to the standards of a daughter from a prominent family.
After all, Zhu Juan accompanied Xiao Ran throughout her childhood, so she couldn't treat her poorly.
Even Qiu Ling'er gave Zhu Juan a lot of things.
Cao was moved, and Zhu Juan was even more moved.
Qiu Yan asked for their opinions and set the date for their marriage to be three months later.
On Qin Susu's side, Qin Xiaowei went to the border of Northern Qi, leaving only Qin's mother as the mistress of the house.
It was already very late, but Qin Susu lay on her mother's lap, unwilling to leave.
"Mother, please let your daughter stay at home a few more days."
"Susu, tell me the truth, have you and Yuchen had a falling out?" Qin's mother asked, her gaze fixed on Qin Susu.
Over the years, she has come to know that her daughter and son-in-law's way of getting along is different from others.
She knew Liang Yuchen well; he would never provoke her daughter.
However, her daughter is a bit of a worry.
Looking ahead, she was trying to figure out how to ease the tension between the two of them.
But now her daughter has done something so disgraceful.
Qin's mother was angry, but it was too late to undo the damage, so what was the use of her complaining?
"No, I just wanted to spend more time with you." Qin Susu insisted on staying home tonight as well.
Recently, because she has been living in the General's Mansion every day, she has been the target of much slander from others.
She didn't want to be misunderstood by others anymore, and all she could think about was the divorce.
Qin Susu finally moved into her parents' home, and now her mother couldn't get rid of her no matter what she tried.
Qin Susu's reputation also deteriorated, with rumors circulating that the general's wife had driven her out.
Qin Susu paid no attention. Early in the morning, as usual, she went to the General's Mansion training ground to teach Qiu Ling'er martial arts and fitness.
Moreover, she has been going there more frequently these days.
Because Baiyang Escort Agency had already transported the herbs and jade that Qiu Yan needed for her business from Baiyang.
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