Chapter 260 Matchmaking
More than half a month after Gu Huan returned to Juzhou, news came from Bian Jing that Zhao Yuxuan was named the crown prince.
Gu Huan was overjoyed to hear the news.
In this case, can Mu Junyan come back?
Two days later, news came from Bian Jing that Gu Wanru gave birth to a premature baby boy and died of hemorrhage.
The wet nurse and the midwife were both prepared in advance. The child was small and weak due to the mother's unstable emotions and premature birth.
That night, the baby was taken to the Duke of Yong's Mansion by Biyu.
Biyu wrote a personal letter to Gu Huan, saying that she would take good care of the child with all her heart. When the child's condition was stable, she would bring the child and the wet nurse to Juzhou and hand the child over to her, asking her not to rest assured.
Gu Huan held Biyu's letter in her hand in a daze for a long time.
Both Gu Wanru and Mu An are dead.
But Gu Huan did not feel the slightest joy of revenge.
Brother Ji also died, but fortunately his bloodline remained.
The focus of her life has long been on the people who love her, and the past life has gradually faded into oblivion.
Soon, Gu Huan perked up. She had been very busy recently.
Mu Junyan would write to her every few days, describing in detail what he had been doing recently.
Mu Junyan now lives in the deep palace. He secretly plans for the emperor to eliminate the ambitious families. The power of the Jiang family in the three departments and six ministries is gradually being disintegrated.
Gu Huan felt very uncomfortable every time she saw his letter. Could it be that Mu Junyan was controlled by the emperor?
She was worried about giving someone a handle, so she couldn't write back to Mu Junyan directly.
"Donghua, go and call Manager Zhou."
After a while, Zhou Chunyu came.
"Madam, what can I do for you?"
Gu Huan raised her eyes, Zhou Chunyu saw her red eyes, and saw the letter in her hand, and knew that she was worried about her master.
"I want you to go back to Bianjing and guard the Duke's Mansion. I'm worried about him. If something serious happens, you can help him with the things behind the scenes."
"If this can make Madam feel at ease, then I will go back."
Gu Huan stood up gratefully: "Thank you. Don't worry, I will take good care of Zhilan. In fact, I have always wanted to discuss this with you brothers and sisters. Zhilan is not young anymore, it's time to find her a good marriage."
Zhou Chunyu's face froze.
The smile was somewhat forced: "Madam is right. It is my fault as the elder brother. Please make the decision, Madam."
Gu Huan said sincerely, "In fact, I have carefully observed in Bianjing, and there is no young man in the capital who is worthy of Zhilan. Zhilan is very beautiful, cheerful, and capable. She must choose a good husband who will cherish her. Marriage in the rich families in the capital is based on profit, and Zhilan is not suitable to marry into any family."
As she spoke, she opened the drawer under the dressing table and took out a rosewood carved shell makeup box.
Inside was a box full of exquisite jewelry.
"This is the dowry I prepared for her."
Zhou Chunyu regained his composure and said with a smile, "It is a blessing for this girl to follow Madam."
He solemnly took a step back and bowed deeply to Gu Huan.
Gu Huan smiled and said, "There's no need for such a big ceremony."
Zhou Chunyu's eyes turned red: "Zhilan...I made her suffer. Please find a good match for her. I will do my best to repay you."
Gu Huan was moved by his deep brotherly love.
I couldn't help but feel envious: "You two have such a good relationship. It's time for you to get married. If you, as a brother, don't get married, your sister will be embarrassed to get married."
Zhou Chunyu was startled: "I..."
Gu Huan smiled and said, "I have recently opened a school with the princess and Miss Yuan, and many ladies and young ladies from Juzhou have come to help. I have seen someone who is about your age, has a good personality, and is also handsome. How about I go and test him tomorrow? If he is interested, you can meet him first. If you like him too, I will ask the best matchmaker to come to your house."
Zhou Chunyu waved her hands hurriedly: "No need, ma'am, really not."
"Ziyuan is a man, he doesn't understand you. The old lady pretended to be crazy for several years and couldn't take care of you. Now that I am here, I can't let you delay any longer. You are already in your thirties, right? You have to get married early and continue the Zhou family's bloodline."
Zhou Chunyu’s face turned pale.
"I……"
Gu Huan looked at his expression, which seemed to be very apologetic, and suddenly thought of something.
"Do you have a lover? Who is it? From Bianjing? If you are willing, I can write to the officials' wives I know to find a matchmaker for you, and I will make sure the marriage is done in a proper manner."
Seeing how enthusiastic she was, Zhou Chunyu seemed determined to propose marriage to her.
He was so anxious that he scratched his head and cheeks, and after a long while he stammered, "Madam, I... have a lover in Bianjing. After I go back to Bianjing to discuss it with her, his family is willing to trouble you to find a matchmaker, okay?"
Gu Huan was very happy: "Good. That's great. If you get married, Zhilan won't be embarrassed to get married. Don't worry, when you come back, I will definitely choose a good match for Zhilan and let you, as her brother, see if she is suitable."
"Thank you, ma'am. Well, I will leave early tomorrow morning. I'll take my leave now."
Zhou Chunyu ran out of the door as if escaping, and when he looked up he saw the bright full moon, his face full of melancholy.
"Brother, why are you here? Did the Madam ask you something?"
Zhou Zhilan and Donghua came over from the kitchen.
Donghua was carrying a lunch box, preparing to deliver some soothing warm soup to Gu Huan and the old lady at night.
Zhou Chunyu seemed to want to say something but stopped himself.
Donghua came to her senses: "Sister Zhilan, you guys chat, I'll go deliver the soup first."
Zhou Zhilan smiled and nodded, then turned to look at Zhou Chunyu: "What's wrong with you?"
Zhou Chunyu saw Donghua leave, and then whispered, "I will leave for Beijing early tomorrow morning. Madam is worried about the master, and thinks I can help him take care of and manage the Duke's Mansion."
Zhou Zhilan was stunned for a moment, and her face showed worry: "Bianjing is now like a wolf and a tiger, and the master is in deep danger. You must be careful when you go back."
"Okay. I know."
Zhou Zhilan reached out and pulled her: "Let's go, I'll help you pack your luggage."
Zhou Chunyu hurriedly stopped her: "No, you don't need to pack anything, just take two sets of clothes. Don't worry about it, go and serve the lady?"
"No, I'm the one who packs your luggage."
Zhou Zhilan spoke as she walked towards where Zhou Chunyu lived.
Zhou Chunyu gritted his teeth and grabbed her: "No need, I can clean it myself."
Zhou Zhilan tilted her head and stared at him: "What's wrong with you?"
Zhou Chunyu held it in for a long time without saying anything.
Zhou Zhilan was extremely worried and reached out to pull his hand: "What happened? Did something serious happen?"
Zhou Chunyu suddenly shook off her hand and stepped back.
Zhou Zhilan was anxious and took two steps forward: "What happened to you? Did you get possessed by evil spirits?"
"I...I, I'm going to get married." Zhou Zhilan was stunned.
"What did you say?"
Zhou Chunyu mustered up his courage and said, "I'm going to get married."
After saying that, he turned around and ran away.
Zhou Zhilan was left stunned for a long time.
He wants to get married?
He actually wants to get married!
"Sister Zhilan. Why are you standing here in a daze?"
Donghua came over and said, "Madam is calling you."
Zhou Zhilan came back to her senses and looked back at Donghua.
Donghua was surprised: "Sister Zhilan, why are you crying?"
Zhou Zhilan then realized that her face was full of tears. She quickly wiped them away and whispered gloomily, "Let's go."
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