Previously, the maids who accompanied the bride didn't change their way of addressing her, which wasn't inappropriate. But now that the young lady and the prince have truly become husband and wife, it's no longer suitable to address her as "young lady."
Gu Qinlan pondered for a moment, then said, "Then let's change it."
Now that we've arrived in the capital, we can no longer be as carefree as we were in Jindu.
Therefore, Fuyu replied with a smile, "Yes, Madam."
By the time Gu Qinlan finished tidying up and had lunch, it was almost noon.
At dawn, Zheng Dinglian had already sent a messenger back to the mansion to inform Gu Qinlan that she needed to make some preparations, because he planned to take her to pay her respects to the respected Old Master Gu.
Today is Lunar New Year's Eve, and according to tradition, it is not appropriate to receive guests. However, Old Master Gu is her own grandfather, and she has just fled here from the chaos in Jindu City, so it is inconvenient for her to be absent.
Gu Qinlan changed into a set of clothes suitable for going out and walked lightly towards the study to find Zheng Dinglian.
Inside the study, Zheng Dinglian heard her footsteps and hurriedly got up to greet her.
The two met in the porch, and Zheng Dinglian looked her over with keen eyes: "Are you in good health?"
Last night, he was overcome with passion and lost control, causing her distress.
Gu Qinlan blushed with embarrassment, her pretty face turning a peach-red, too shy to look him directly in the eye.
Zheng Dinglian noticed her shyness, a deep look flashing in his eyes, but then he remembered that he still had important matters to attend to, so he quickly suppressed the chaotic thoughts in his mind.
He took out a bottle of medicine from his pocket: "This bottle contains good medicine to nourish your body. Remember to take one pill every day."
Gu Qinlan took the medicine bottle with a blush on her cheeks.
Zheng Dinglian gently took her hand. "Let's go."
The two walked hand in hand through the courtyard, ignoring the gazes of the maids and servants. The clever maids, already aware that the two had secretly become engaged, surrounded them, showering them with auspicious words.
"May the Crown Prince and his wife have a love as deep as the sea, grow old together, and have a son soon."
"May the Crown Prince and his wife be blessed with good fortune, have twins, and be happy to have a son within three years."
"May the Crown Prince and his wife..."
Laughter and cheers rose and fell.
Zheng Dinglian was overjoyed and waved his hand: "A generous reward will be given. Everyone in the manor will receive an extra monthly allowance this month."
The servants cheered loudly, their auspicious words blooming like flowers in spring, each vying for attention.
Gu Qinlan was so embarrassed she almost wanted to disappear.
She never imagined that the events of last night had spread throughout the entire mansion.
Although it was nothing serious, she still felt extremely embarrassed by everyone's straightforward blessings.
Fortunately, Zheng Dinglian did not leave her in an awkward situation and quickly dismissed everyone.
After they boarded the carriage, Zheng Dinglian still smiled and held Gu Qinlan's hand tightly without letting go.
Gu Qinlan tried to pull her hand away, but Zheng Dinglian held it tightly.
Zheng Dinglian relaxed and pulled her into his arms, gently stroking her forehead with his chin.
"Qinlan, let's consider having a child."
Gu Qinlan was not used to getting too close to people, but in front of him, she easily let her guard down.
"Your Highness...I want to wait two more years..."
She is not ready to be a mother.
She worried that Zheng Dinglian would be unhappy about this, after all, he was not young anymore, and people his age already had children who were independent.
Unexpectedly, Zheng Dinglian only hesitated for a moment before agreeing: "Alright. I've heard that premature childbirth is extremely harmful to a woman's physical and mental health, so let's wait until you're twenty before discussing it."
A warm feeling welled up in Gu Qinlan's heart: "Isn't Your Highness in a hurry?"
Zheng Dinglian smiled and said, "What's the rush? We have a lifetime."
lifetime.
Gu Qinlan's heart skipped a beat, and her nose tingled slightly. She nodded solemnly: "That's right, we still have a lifetime ahead of us."
Zheng Dinglian finally couldn't restrain himself, pulled her into a tight embrace, and kissed her deeply.
Gu Qinlan responded to him warmly.
After a long while, the two reluctantly parted ways.
They embraced tightly, slowly calming their racing hearts.
When the carriage arrived at the Gu family's residence in the capital, both of their cheeks still had a faint blush.
The blush on her face gradually faded as a cold wind blew by.
However, the two people's demeanor after getting out of the car was completely different from when they got in. Any witness could see the emotions and warmth flowing in their eyes.
Fuyu and Wanying's eyes met, both of them beaming with smiles.
In a corner of the capital, the Gu family mansion was not luxurious; it was just an ordinary three-courtyard house.
After all, the Gu family's business center is located in Jindu, and the capital city is a formidable barrier for them. Purchasing a prestigious mansion here is by no means an easy task.
The servants at the Gu family gate were exceptionally quick-witted. As soon as they saw Zheng Dinglian arrive, they hurriedly welcomed him into the mansion and sent someone to inform the old master of the Gu family.
The couple strolled hand in hand into the courtyard, and before they had taken more than a few steps, they saw Mrs. Song coming towards them.
When Madam Song caught sight of Gu Qinlan, her expression immediately became complicated. However, considering her family's current situation, she had to force a smile: "My son, I'm so glad to finally see you. I've been so worried about your safety these past few days. Are your mother and mother-in-law all well?"
Gu Qinlan smiled slightly and said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, Madam. My mother-in-law and the others are all in good health."
Mrs. Song patted her chest in relief and said, "That's good, that's good, Amitabha, a blessing from heaven..."
Gu Qinlan grew impatient with these empty words and cut her off directly: "How is Grandfather?"
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