Back at the Liu residence, Chang'an also returned just then.
He was carrying several bags, so Gu Lili offered to help him carry some.
"It's okay, it's not heavy, I can manage by myself." Chang'an smiled, skillfully dodging Gu Lili's outstretched hand.
Seeing this, Gu Lili gave up.
Chang'an, carrying his things, followed Gu Lili directly to her room.
"Lili, these things are all for you. Do you like them?" Chang'an said, placing the items in his hands on the table.
When they returned to the East Sea, it was time to return to the capital from Chang'an.
That is, the time when the two parted ways.
Chang'an was filled with emotion, and he knew that Gu Lili would not go to the capital with him.
Therefore, I went out today to buy many things for Gu Lili as a parting gift.
"Why did you buy me this for no reason?" Gu Lili said, but she was secretly overjoyed.
She casually opened a box, and the smile on her face froze.
"Beep, a pearl-embellished hairpin with eight treasures, eighty taels of silver!"
Gu Lili opened another box.
"White jade peony hairpin, 180 taels!"
She opened several boxes in succession, and the contents inside were all quite valuable, which startled Gu Lili.
The money Chang'an had was all the wages he received from his employer.
No matter how you calculate it, she never paid him that much.
"Chang'an, where did you get the money to buy so many expensive things?" Gu Lili exclaimed.
Chang'an was surprised that Gu Lili could recognize the prices of these items, and was momentarily flustered.
However, he quickly calmed down.
“Lili, I’ve found my family. This money wasn’t obtained through any shady means,” Chang’an said slowly.
Gu Lili was even more surprised to hear this. How come she had never heard Chang'an mention finding his family?
However, Gu Lili was still happy about it.
"Chang'an, where is your home? Is this what you wanted to tell me today? Where is your family?" Gu Lili asked three questions at once.
Chang'an is just too introverted; he managed to keep quiet about finding his family.
Chang'an thought for a moment and said, "My home is in Shangjing. The thing I want to tell you today is this: my family is also in Shangjing. However, my servants have found me. After sending you back to Donghai, I will set off back to Shangjing."
Gu Lili originally thought that Chang'an's home was in Jiangdu, but she didn't expect it to be in Shangjing.
Even from such a remote place, the servants of the household could travel thousands of miles to find them.
Gu Lili became even more convinced of her suspicion that Chang'an's identity must be extraordinary.
“You’ve been missing for so long, there’s no need to send me back to the capital. I can get back by myself,” Gu Lili said with a smile.
For some reason, although she was very happy that Chang'an had found his family, she also felt reluctant to let him go.
Chang'an shook his head and slowly said, "No rush. I've been missing for several months, so a few more days won't make a difference. I want to say goodbye to the Gu family before I go back."
Chang'an just wanted to spend more time with Gu Lili.
"Do you have a family?" Gu Lili asked cautiously.
She has always been frank; whatever came to mind, she naturally asked.
Gu Lili still remembers her promise to Chang'an.
Chang'an subconsciously clenched his fist, but then shook his head.
"I have no family," Chang'an said calmly.
He indeed had no family, not even a concubine or maidservant.
Rumors were spreading in the capital that the current crown prince was homosexual and averse to women.
His Majesty and Empress were worried, so they arranged for Liu Qionghua, the eldest daughter of General Liu, to be the Crown Prince's principal wife.
Once Liu Qionghua comes of age, she will be brought from Chang'an to the Eastern Palace.
At that time, Chang'an did not understand love. They only heard that the eldest daughter of the Liu family was well-educated and reasonable, and was suitable to be the Crown Prince's principal wife.
Chang'an nodded in agreement.
The reason he said he had no family was because he didn't know how to explain it to Gu Lili.
He planned to confess this matter to his father and mother upon returning to the capital, and then ask Gu Lili for her hand in marriage.
Gu Lili blushed unnaturally when she heard Chang'an say that.
"What do your father and mother do?" Gu Lili quickly changed the subject.
Now that they know what they want to know, all that's left is to see how Chang'an performs.
Chang'an thought for a moment and said, "My father and mother are in charge of other people!"
When Chang'an mentioned "others," Gu Lili never imagined it would be someone from the entire Southern Yue Kingdom.
It wasn't that Chang'an intentionally wanted to hide it from Gu Lili, but if Gu Lili knew his identity...
Gu Lili will definitely feel very uncomfortable in the days to come.
Chang'an still liked it, and they naturally got along like this.
Gu Lili nodded and didn't ask any further questions.
If you keep asking, it'll feel like you're conducting a household registration investigation, making you seem like you're desperate to get married.
She will know when the time is right.
“Alright, then you can take me back to Donghai Town before you go back yourself. You can bring back some local specialties for your parents to try.” Gu Lili said playfully.
Chang'an nodded and went back to his room.
In the evening, Li Ershu returned with a big smile on his face.
Gu Lili assumed that it was probably another contract worth several thousand taels of silver, just like the one at noon.
But to her surprise, Li Ershu brought back a contract worth a full ten thousand taels of silver tonight.
Gu Lili couldn't help but gasp when she heard that the deposit alone amounted to over a thousand taels of silver.
"Second Uncle, you're amazing!" Gu Lili exclaimed as she flipped through the contract.
Li Ershu's midday unease had turned into a smug look.
It is certainly something to be proud of to be able to earn money through one's own intelligence and talent.
Li Ershu couldn't help but chuckle, "If they all go to pick up their goods, then I can build a big brick house just like yours!"
By then, the three brothers in the family will also have a place to live.
He will get what he wants.
Gu Lili smiled and nodded, saying, "That's right! Second Uncle, work hard and try to earn more money so we can build up our business! Buy some shops and land!"
Hearing Gu Lili say this, Li Ershu couldn't help but look forward to the future.
Li Ershu had eaten out before returning home today. When he got home, he had already told the Liu family's servants that they didn't need to prepare any food.
After chatting with Gu Lili for a while, he got up and went back to his room to rest.
After talking all day, we've signed quite a few contracts, but we're all exhausted.
Get some rest early, and go out again tomorrow morning.
After walking a few steps, Li Ershu remembered that he had left his stone slab on the carriage, so he hurried toward the Liu family's stable.
Unexpectedly, after taking only a few steps, I saw Liu Ying returning from outside with Liu Miaoyin, and the two of them were talking about something.
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