Chapter 174 Thank You, Princess
When Chunzhi heard that Gu Yuanjia was coming, her first reaction was to turn around and look at Yuzhu.
When Yuzhu heard the maid's report, she paused, but soon returned to normal. Perhaps it was because she had stayed in the Chang'an Palace for a long time and met Gu Yuanjia many times, so she was no longer as nervous as when they first met.
Yuzhu even said to Chunzhi, "Mr. Gu came at this time, so he must have something important to ask the prince. Should I go out and ask him first, or should I go and wake the prince up?"
Seeing that she had grown much bolder, Chunzhi felt more at ease and stood up and said, "I'll go out and ask."
Yuzhu stayed and looked after the child with the wet nurse.
Chunzhi got up and walked outside the yard, and saw Gu Yuanjia standing in the yard waiting quietly.
Young Master Gu was dressed in brocade clothes and a jade belt, and he stood out among the princes and sons.
It was mid-autumn, and the osmanthus flowers in the courtyard were in full bloom. He stood in the courtyard, his figure as graceful as jade and his appearance as handsome as Pan An.
The maids coming and going in the yard didn't dare to look at him too much when they passed by him. They would blush if they just took a quick glance at him.
Chunzhi coughed lightly and walked forward with Qingye and others, "Mr. Gu, you came here so early, is there something important?"
"Greetings, Princess." Gu Yuanjia bowed to Chunzhi and said, "I do have something important to ask you about, Your Highness. I hope Your Highness can help pass it on."
When Chunzhi heard him say this, she immediately said, "Then Mr. Gu, please wait here for a moment. I will go and wake him up."
Gu Yuanjia quickly said, "Thank you, Princess."
Chunzhi turned and went into the house.
Gu Yuanjia stood there waiting, and suddenly heard a child giggling.
He glanced sideways and saw Yuzhu standing in the Jinxiu House through the window, holding a rattle in her hand. Xiaoxinghui and Nian'er were lying on the couch on each side, both reaching out to grab it.
Yuzhu lived a good life in the Chang'an Palace. Her food, clothing, housing and transportation were all arranged by the princess herself, and her originally thin cheeks had regained some flesh.
When Gu Yuanjia was standing in the yard waiting, his eyes fell on Yuzhu and he didn't move away for a long time.
His gaze seemed to have substance, and Yuzhu noticed it. She turned around to look at him, then immediately walked to the window and closed it.
In this way, Gu Yuanjia could not see what was happening inside the house.
However, the children's laughter could still be heard clearly.
Gu Yuanjia stood there, lowered his head and chuckled.
I'm afraid Yuzhu has used all her temper on him.
Huo Zheng opened his eyes after Chunzhi entered the room. She walked to the bedside and said to him, "Master Gu is here. He said he has something important to discuss with you. Now that you're awake, get up quickly."
Huo Zheng did not stand up immediately, but just stretched out a hand towards Chunzhi.
Chunzhi held his hand and pulled him to sit up, "Hurry up and don't keep you waiting."
When Gu Yuanjia came to the palace before, he always went to the study. Today, he came directly to the main house. He must have something important to tell him.
After Huo Zheng sat up, he pulled Chunzhi over, kissed her on the earlobe, and then immediately got up to change his clothes.
He took off his pajamas in front of Chunzhi, revealing his strong chest.
Chunzhi had slept in the same bed with him countless times, and should have been used to it, but every time she saw Huo Zheng taking off his clothes, her heart couldn't help but beat like a drum.
She picked up the inner garment and put it on Huo Zheng, who then stretched out his hands to receive the clothes. Chunzhi put on the inner garment, outer robe... one by one for him, fastened the belt, waist belt, and hung the jade pendant.
Chunzhi raised her hand and smoothed Huo Zheng's clothes, "Okay."
"Thank you, Princess." Huo Zheng said this in Chunzhi's ear, then turned and walked out.
Chunzhi followed him and as she stepped out of the door, she saw Gu Yuanjia coming forward and bowing: "Greetings, Your Highness."
"Yuanjia came so early and found his way here. He must have something important to tell you." Huo Zheng stepped forward and gave Gu Yuanjia a light support. "Let's go, let's talk in the study."
Gu Yuanjia went to the study with him.
Chunzhi returned to the side room and found that the room was much darker. She looked again and saw that the window was closed.
She couldn't help but ask, "There's no wind outside, why are the windows closed?"
The wet nurse and Qingye looked at Yuzhu at the same time.
The meaning is very clear.
The window was closed by Yuzhu.
Yuzhu paused, "I... I just saw someone in the yard, so I closed the window. I'll open it now."
As she spoke, she immediately opened the window.
The room became bright again.
Chunzhi wondered what Gu Yuanjia did when he was standing in the yard waiting for someone?
She looked at Yuzhu, but Yuzhu quickly turned her head away and started playing with the two children, looking very busy.
Huo Zheng and Gu Yuanjia went to the study, discussed for about two cups of tea, and then left the house together.
Huo Zheng's followers came to Chunzhi and told her that the prince had to go out of the palace on important matters and would not be back for lunch.
Chunzhi said, "I understand."
Huo Zheng was very busy in the next few days, leaving home early and returning late. In addition to taking care of the affairs of the palace, Chunzhi also began to look for a good shop in the capital.
Time flies and it is September.
The weather is getting colder, so you need to wear more clothes in the morning and evening.
Queen Wang summoned Chunzhi into the palace. In addition to wanting to take Xiaoxing back, she also mentioned the marriage of the Thirteenth Princess Huo Yanran to her.
Queen Wang said, "Wang's fifth son is only twenty years old. He is handsome and has a straightforward personality. He is a perfect match for Yanran. What do you think of this marriage?"
Huo Yanran and the concubines who were on good terms with Queen Wang were not there.
Queen Wang returned with Xiaoxing in her arms and asked Chunzhi this question, which seemed to be a discussion between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
But Chunzhi knew that Huo Yanran liked Liu Yan. After she mentioned this to Huo Zheng, she also advised Huo Yanran to choose someone else she liked as soon as possible.
But Huo Yanran looked left and right, almost looking through all the portraits of the aristocratic children of the right age, but she couldn't pick out any that she liked.
Now that Queen Wang mentioned Wang Wulang, Chunzhi had seen so many royal relatives and didn't even recognize them all, so she naturally had no impression of this boy from the Wang family.
But when Queen Wang asked, Chunzhi could only say, "The husband chosen by your mother for Yanran is naturally excellent, but life is a matter between husband and wife, and the prince consort has to be chosen by Yanran herself."
Queen Wang agreed with this and said, "I plan to summon Wulang to the palace in a couple of days and let Yanran see him through the screen. If she likes him, the marriage will be finalized..."
Chunzhi thought that Huo Yanran had seen people like Liu Tanhua, so it would be difficult for her to like Wang Wulang.
As the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were talking, a eunuch came hurriedly outside to report, "Your Majesty, news just came back from Xizhou that the Ninth Prince was ambushed by rebels and captured alive!"
Upon hearing this, Queen Wang immediately handed Xiaoxing back to Chunzhi and asked, "Huo Yan was captured alive by the rebels?"
"Yes, there's just news from Xizhou," said the eunuch who brought the news. "The Emperor was furious upon hearing this news and has summoned Prince Rui, Prince Chang'an, and a group of ministers to the Imperial Study for a meeting."
Queen Wang frowned and said, "I'm afraid Qilang will have to clean up the mess Huo Yan left behind."
When Chunzhi heard this, her heart was suddenly in suspense...
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