--Gu Mansion, Minister of Rites--
After Princess Yan Yang and her group left angrily, it was left to the Gu Mansion to resolve today's affairs.
After all, Qiao Guangzhi was the top military scholar and held the rank of a sixth-rank military officer. Lord Gu could only have someone put clothes on him and sit down to discuss things.
After Master Gu calmed down in anger, he could only grit his teeth and clean up the mess for Gu Wanru. He thought for a long time:
"Today's incident is truly a slap in the face of the Lu family, even though Madam had previously been kind to Princess Yanyang.
But when they left just now, they didn't say they wouldn't pursue the matter further. Why don't you send Wanru to the temple first, and then get married after a few years to make sure the Lu family doesn't pursue the matter anymore."
Gu Wanru disagreed as soon as she heard it. She wanted to be with her elder brother Qiao all the time. She knew that what Lord Gu had just said was his greatest leniency. Otherwise, if the elders knew about it, she would be confined in the ancestral temple for the rest of her life even if she didn't die.
She looked at Madam Gu for help. She was her mother's only child.
"I might already be pregnant with Brother Qiao's child. I can stay in the temple for a few years, but the child can't wait, mother."
Reason told Mrs. Gu that Lord Gu's solution was the best, but Gu Wanru was her only daughter after all. She changed her mind and gave Lord Gu some advice:
"Why don't we spread the word first and say that the Lu family is wise and righteous, knowing that their son is about to go to war and not wanting to delay Wanru, they called off the engagement.
After all, everyone knows that it was me who saved Princess Yan Yang back then, and Princess Yan Yang definitely doesn't want to delay the daughter of her benefactor.
We praise the Lu family so highly that the Lu family cannot come out and tell the truth about the matter themselves, which would also damage Lu Xiuyuan's reputation.
On the other hand, if they say that, Wanru will commit suicide, and they certainly can't bear the reputation of forcing Wanru to death. This is the best way to have the best of both worlds."
Lord Gu fell into deep thought, hesitant.
Gu Wanru looked at Qiao Guangzhi as if for help, wanting to tell him about his life story. Qiao Guangzhi shook his head, indicating that it was not the right time.
Qiao Guangzhi chimed in, "Uncle Gu, I'm confident that Princess Yanyang can accept our rumors and stop retaliating against the Gu family."
Lord Gu saw that he looked very confident and wondered how he dared to sleep with his daughter since he knew that she was Lu Xiuyuan's fiancée.
This means that he must have some power behind the scenes, but he just doesn't know it. After all, she is the daughter he raised, so this is the only way he can do.
Seeing Lord Gu nod, Qiao Guangzhi winked at Gu Wanru, and Gu Wanru looked at him with admiration.
Mrs. Gu felt a headache when she saw the two of them flirting with each other without paying attention to others. Did she forget to give Gu Wanru a brain when she gave birth to her?
She cleared her throat and said, "Then let's arrange the marriage first."
She was afraid that if her daughter encountered any more trouble, she would be punished by the Gu family. After the marriage was arranged, if the Gu family wanted to do anything to her daughter again, they would have to look at Qiao Guangzhi's opinion.
Qiao Guangzhi took out the jade pendant he was wearing and handed it to Mrs. Gu as a token of trust.
Madam Gu looked at the rough jade pendant in front of her and was afraid that she could buy it for twenty taels. However, what was returned to Princess Yan Yang today was extremely high-quality mutton-fat white jade, which was worth at least several thousand taels.
Comparing the two, my daughter is picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons.
I'm afraid they forgot to give Gu Wanru eyes when she was born.
After the marriage was settled, Qiao Guangzhi went out the back door and was about to ride home, but he found that the horse he tied to the tree had been let go. It must have been done by the people from the Lu Mansion. He walked towards the back door of the Lu Mansion cursing. He had to tell his grandmother, Old Madam Lu, what happened today.
--Lu Mansion--
Princess Yan Yang repeatedly confirmed whether the luggage prepared for her son was complete, including various medicines, and even took all the century-old ginseng that she had kept in the bottom of the box.
She kept reminding her son out of concern, noticing that he was distracted occasionally.
It was not until the maid she brought back yesterday came to pay her respects that her son's eyes flashed with light. She came to her senses and realized that her son seemed to have really come to his senses.
She was also afraid that her son would be devastated by what happened yesterday and would have a traumatic experience with women in the future. Fortunately, the little maid Danruo was there at the critical moment.
She pretended to be busy and left the venue to the two of them.
Dan Ruo took out an exquisite purse from her sleeve and handed it to Lu Xiuyuan with both hands:
"I embroidered this when I was free. Inside is a peace charm and copper coins I drew. I'm giving it to the Major General. I hope he can always carry it with him for peace and blessings."
Lu Xiuyuan took the purse, immediately placed it on his chest, and said solemnly to Dan Ruo:
"I will try my best to come back alive."
Princess Yan Yang, who was lying at the door and peeking, was filled with joy at the scene. If only the maid had a higher status, she wouldn't have to worry about finding a wife for her son when he came back.
Lu Xiuyuan hugged Danruo gently, but when he realized his mother was peeking, he quickly let go.
"It's time to go, let's go, mother."
Princess Yan Yang took Dan Ruo and sent Lu Xiuyuan to the gate. Lu Xiuyuan knelt down at the door and kowtowed, "I hope mother takes care of herself."
Princess Yanyang helped her son up with tears streaming down her face. She couldn't help but hugged her son tightly and choked with sobs:
"You must come back safely. Mother will take good care of Danruo. We will wait for you together."
Lu Xiuyuan nodded heavily. He must come back alive for the two women in front of him.
There were soldiers waiting behind, so Lu Xiuyuan put his thoughts aside and got on his horse. He still had his mission as a member of the court to complete.
Dan Ruo helped Princess Yan Yang back to the mansion. Princess Yan Yang patted Dan Ruo's hand kindly:
"Good boy, Xiuyuan came to me this morning and asked me to take good care of you. You can live in Xiuyuan's yard with peace of mind from now on. All treatment will be the same as Xiuyuan's. Don't worry."
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