33 Mother Li
◎That's a bit strange.◎
Chu's father and Mrs. Wu went back to their room first because of something. Chu Yufu and Chu Jinhe supported their grandmother on both sides and walked back slowly. They slowed down their pace when passing by the small garden.
Grandma Wei tilted her head and spoke slowly to Chu Yufu.
"I've met Pei Yue once before. He's handsome and decent, like a sword unsheathed. He's a bit cold, but definitely not as rude as Li Min. He's only a minor general, but he's still young and has a bright future ahead of him. Don't worry."
"His family is simple. His parents passed away long ago. He only has an uncle and an aunt. If you marry him, you will be the mistress of the household. You will avoid being harassed by the rules set by your mother-in-law, so it's a good place to be."
Like an unsheathed sword?
Chu Yufu pictured a serious man in armor holding a sword, and she replied, "That's what Grandmother said."
Grandmother Wei patted her hands again and said, "As for the dowry, don't worry about it. Your father will have a share, and when the time comes, I will prepare another for you. I will never let you go with an empty dowry bag to show off."
"grandmother……"
Chu Yufu was really touched now, and she held her grandmother's hand tightly. After all, where the money is, there is love, and this is not just a casual saying.
Then Grandma Wei turned to look at Chu Jinhe.
"He'er isn't young anymore, it's time for her to meet someone."
Chu Jinhe smiled reservedly: "Granddaughter still wants to spend more time with grandma, there is no rush."
Grandmother Wei shook her head. "That's out of place. Men and women should marry when they're old enough, but meeting the right person isn't easy. Grandmother knows you've always been high-minded and discerning, but don't be too picky. Just because someone is dressed in fine silk doesn't necessarily mean they're a wealthy husband."
"Your father will be inviting many talented people of the right age to the poetry gathering in a few days. You should open your eyes and take a good look to see if there is anyone who catches your eye."
Chu Jinhe glanced at Chu Yufu and said, "Grandmother, what do you think of Prince Zhao of the Mingxuan Marquis family?"
Grandmother Wei's eyelids twitched. After a moment's deliberation, she didn't mention the issue of family background. She simply said, "Prince Zhao is very talented, which is naturally good, but there are countless women in the capital who are eyeing him. I'm afraid it will be difficult."
Seeing that her grandmother had no objection, Chu Jinhe raised her chin slightly and said with a smile, "As for marriage, it's just a matter of fate. No one can predict such things as fate."
Chu Yufu silently gave him a sympathetic look. If you say so, then their fate is destined by heaven, so you don't have to worry about it anymore.
According to the original book plot.
Before the Spring Festival, his grandmother was supposed to have fallen seriously ill. Lu Jiaan looked for medicine everywhere and two days later he came to the Prince Zhao for help. The Prince Zhao came to deliver the medicine in person. Chu Jinhe first talked about poetry and books with him, and later took the opportunity to serve tea, twisted her ankle and fell into the Prince Zhao's arms in front of the whole family. From then on, there was some connection between the two.
After he traveled here, his grandmother had medicine available, so Lu Jia'an didn't have to ask the prince for help, and naturally missed out on the important plot later on. As a result, the relationship between Chu Jinhe and Prince Zhao progressed slowly, while Lu Jia'an's progress bar skyrocketed. He saw that they were secretly getting married, and his eldest sister still knew nothing!
When the news of the engagement between the Zhao and Lu families comes in a few days, I wonder what my elder sister’s expression will be.
The daytime in the first month of the lunar year was still cold, so it was not advisable to stay outside for too long. After the two men sent the old lady back to Cishoutang, they each returned to their own courtyard.
Chu Yufu had her period today and was feeling tired. She changed into her pajamas and lay down on the bed and fell asleep in a short while. She slept for the whole afternoon. When she opened her eyes again, it was already dark outside and a red candle was lit in the room.
She felt limp all over and didn't want to get out of bed, but she was thirsty and called out, "Lanzhu!"
The door was pushed open from the outside, and it was Yinsuo who came in.
Yinsuo helped her sit up, poured her a glass of water, and said with a smile, "Miss, you're not feeling well. Sister Lanzhu feels sorry for you and has gone out to buy you some almond pastries from Xiangrunzhai. I think she'll be back soon."
Chu Yufu took a gulp of water to moisten her throat and said happily, "That's great. Let's eat together when she buys some." Xiangrunzhai was three blocks away from the Chu family. Their almond pastries, melon seed pastries, and custard pastries tasted very good. Her favorite was the almond pastry.
As soon as he finished speaking, Lanzhu's voice suddenly came from outside, and then the door was pushed open suddenly, and Lanzhu ran in with an oil-paper bag in her hand.
"Girl, girl! Guess who I saw!"
"Huh? Who?" Chu Yufu waved her hand, signaling Yinsuo to close the door tightly.
Lan Zhu panted and sat on the footstool beside the bed: "Mother Li! I saw Mother Li! It really is a ghost!"
Chu Yufu didn't react for a moment: "Which mother Li?"
Lan Zhu stretched out her hand and gestured in the air: "Li Rongsheng, Madam Li, girl! The chubby Madam Li who used to serve Aunt Wan!"
Chu Yufu frowned and tried hard to recall. It took her a long time to find this person from the original owner's memory. Then she said, "Did you see it wrong? Didn't Mother Li die of illness?" It was because Mother Li was gone that Mrs. Wu pulled out the silver rope.
"That's why I said it was a ghost. I saw her with my own eyes being carried out of our yard covered with a straw mat! But now, she's working in the tofu shop next to Xiangrunzhai. I wasn't mistaken!"
Lan Zhu paused and continued, "I called her "Mother Li" tentatively outside the shop. When she turned around and saw me, her face suddenly turned very ugly, and then she hurried into the backyard."
Chu Yufu hissed softly. This is a bit strange.
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