Chapter 329 Matchmaking
The two of them spied for half an hour before Gu Huanfang called someone in.
The maid put the bowls and chopsticks that Min Dongsheng had eaten into the lunch box and was about to leave when Gu Huan hurriedly said, "Ask Dong Qing to make me a small bowl of noodles, the same as what Mr. Min just made."
The maid agreed and left.
In less than half a quarter of an hour, Dongqing came in personally carrying a lunch box.
While taking out the noodles and vegetables, he asked curiously, "Princess, are you hungry? Why did you want to eat noodles? Don't you dislike braised pork with sauce because it's too greasy?"
Gu Huan looked at the bowl which was half the size of Min Dongsheng's and said with a smile, "Just now I saw Mr. Min eating so happily that I am now hungry."
Dong Qing suddenly blushed: "Really? Mr. Min likes to eat it?"
Gu Huan lowered her head and ate, deliberately not looking at her expression.
"Yeah, didn't you see that he drank all the soup? Your cooking skills are always good."
"I made it casually. I thought Mr. Min must be very hungry, so I put more meat and an extra egg."
It turned out to be made by Dongqing himself.
Gu Huan looked up, chewed it carefully and swallowed it, then looked at Dong Qing with a smile.
"Holly, how old are you this year?"
"My princess, I am eighteen years old this year."
"You're not that young anymore. I remember you have an older brother? Your parents are gone, right?"
"Well, my brother is studying in the academy newly built by the queen. He originally wanted to take the imperial examination, but now he thinks it's better. He said that it would be great if he could be like Mr. Min and achieve something."
Upon hearing this, Gu Huan knew that she meant that if she wanted to achieve fame and fortune, she had to go to Bian Jing. Everyone in Juzhou knew that Southern Xinjiang and the Bian Jing court were irreconcilable.
But now is not the time to speak out, so if the men in southern Xinjiang want to pursue a career in politics, they have no choice but to leave.
Those who stayed chose to join the army, where they could do clerical work, warehouse management and other such jobs.
After finishing a small bowl of noodles, Gu Huan took the mouthwash cup handed to her by Dong Qing, rinsed her mouth, and took out a handkerchief to wipe the remaining water around her mouth.
"Since you are so busy, let Sui'er and Yun'er take care of me."
Dong Qing poured her a cup of warm tea made from fruits and flowers: "They are not familiar with each other yet. I am afraid that I can't serve them well. I came here after I finished my work. I won't delay them."
Sui'er and Yun'er were new maids selected by Gu Huan from the second-class maids. They replaced Donghua and Dongqing.
Gu Huan patted the soft couch beside her and said, "Come and sit down. I have something to ask you."
Holly sat down obediently.
Gu Huan looked at her with a smile: "Will your family arrange a marriage for you?"
Dongqing blushed: "No."
Gu Huan smiled more deeply: "Before, I saw that you and Dong Mo had a good relationship. I thought you and Dong Mo..."
“No, no.” Dong Qing was so scared that she quickly waved her hands. “When I entered the mansion, it was Dong Mo who guided me, so I am very familiar with him, but there is absolutely nothing else.”
Gu Huan nodded: "Then do you have another man you like? Tell me, I can make the decision for you."
Dong Qing was so scared that she quickly stood up and knelt down: "Princess, I absolutely did not..."
"Hey, why are you kneeling? You should talk about your life event. Get up quickly."
Gu Huan went to pull her.
Dong Qing was terrified: "Did this servant do something wrong?"
"Where are you thinking of going?"
Gu Huan changed the subject: "I have a good candidate who wants to matchmake for you."
Holly's face turned pale.
"The man has no other relatives at home, so you won't have to worry about serving your mother-in-law. He is handsome and a scholar, so he is a perfect match for you."
Dong Qing was about to kneel down again, but Gu Huan was quick to support her.
Dong Qing was so anxious that she wanted to cry. She kept saying, "My Lady Princess, I want to serve you all my life and never get married."
After their marriage, Zhou Zhilan and Zhou Chunyu no longer worked in the palace. Dongqing was afraid that the princess was dissatisfied with her recent performance and wanted to marry her off.
"Silly girl, you can stay in the palace even if you get married. You know, those who get married or take a wife from the palace will be given a slave release document, and they will be good citizens from then on. Besides, I can't bear to let you go, I still hope that you will take over Sister Zhilan's job."
"But..." Dongqing didn't know how to refuse and her eyes turned red.
Gu Huan smiled and said, "What if I marry Mr. Min?"
Holly had tears hanging on her eyelashes and she stood there in a daze.
Gu Huan knew what was going on when she saw her expression.
But just now, Min Dongsheng didn’t seem to realize that Dong Qing liked him.
Seeing that she didn't say anything, Gu Huan asked softly, "If it was Mr. Min, would you be willing?"
Dongqing's face turned red and she bit her lip, not daring to speak.
"That means I am willing. However, Mr. Min is much older than you, do you mind?"
Dongqing couldn't help but blurt out: "No...but..."
"Are you worried that he won't like you?"
Dong Qing was hit on the heart by Gu Huan's words. She nodded with red eyes, "Mr. Min was one of the top three scholars in the previous dynasty, and now he is the first counselor beside the prince. How can a humble servant be a match for him? Mr. Min must want to marry a lady from a famous family who can treat him as an equal."
"No matter how strong a man is, he likes a gentle and considerate wife. Besides, Mr. Min is not an ordinary person. He is not afraid of power and disdains pedantry and worldliness. He has been in prison for so many years for his passion. Do you think he would only consider family background when choosing a wife?
In fact, the way of husband and wife is not to treat each other as equals, but to give him a warm home, understand him, tolerate him, and care about him. Just like you saw that his shoes were dirty today, and knew that he had not had time to eat due to his busy journey, so you personally went to the kitchen to cook a bowl of noodles for him. This is what really touches his heart, and this is the warmth he needs. ”
Dongqing was stunned when he heard this, but his eyes lit up.
Now that the matter was made clear, Gu Huan didn't say much. He couldn't guarantee that Min Dongsheng would agree.
"Since you have this intention, I will go and ask him. If he is also interested, I will let him come to propose marriage. If he is not interested, you don't have to be sad. You deserve a better man."
Dong Qing nodded with emotion: "Thank you, Princess."
Gu Huan patted her hands and said, "You should learn from Sister Zhilan. When you become a woman like Sister Zhilan, I'm afraid that suitors will knock on your doorstep. I'll see if Mr. Min will be anxious by then."
Dongqing blushed and pursed her lips, too embarrassed to speak.
"Please tell Dong Mo that I want to meet Qin Huai and ask him to make the arrangements."
Dongqing hurriedly nodded: "Yes."
Zhou Chunyu went to the military camp, and all the matters related to the outside and inside of the palace that he was originally responsible for were handed over to Dong Mo.
Dong Mo has now become the manager.
Dong Mo was very quick and brought him over as soon as Gu Huan woke up from her lunch break.
Qin Huai has grown taller again.
His eyes were sparkling. He bowed to Gu Huan but didn't dare to look at her.
He lowered his head obediently: "I wonder what instructions the princess has?"
"Master Qin, please take a seat."
Sui'er brought up the teacup.
Qin Huai sat on the chair at the bottom in an orderly manner.
"I heard that you wrote a short story book when you were in Bianjing?"
This was said by the owner of the bookstore in Bian Jing who had hired her to copy books. At that time, she had just read two newly published short storybooks, all of which described interesting stories about local customs and cultures.
The writing is beautiful and humorous, and the shopkeeper says sales are excellent.
Later I learned that the storybook was written by Qin Huai.
He wanted to earn some money for revenge.
Qin Huai didn't expect her to ask this. His fair face suddenly turned red and he stammered, "No, no."
He didn't dare let Gu Huan know that he had written those messy little stories. He did that to survive, and he couldn't let that offend Gu Huan's eyes.
Gu Huan smiled and said, "Don't hide it from me. I've read what you wrote."
Qin Huai's face froze.
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