Chapter 271 Soon, we can go back
Later, Gu Cheng'an brought another bowl of tea made with red dates.
"This replenishes qi and blood, which is good for women's health." He handed her the bowl.
Chu Ruohan was a little surprised: "How do you know this?"
Gu Chengan's hand holding the bowl paused for a moment, his eyes seemed to wander for a moment, and then he answered in a low voice.
"Before... after I moved out of the Marquis' Mansion, Du Ruoling... she had just had a miscarriage and was weak, so I took care of her like this."
Gu Cheng'an is indeed a very meticulous person.
But Du Ruoling seemed to have never cherished this thoughtfulness.
The old woman at the side observed the subtle atmosphere between the two and couldn't help but laugh and joke, "Oh, Cheng'an is such a caring child! Look how well he takes care of our little girl Han!"
Chu Ruohan turned her head away uncomfortably. She and Gu Cheng'an were uncle and sister-in-law, but she couldn't clarify it for the time being...
Gu Chengan also seemed a little embarrassed. He quietly stood up, cleaned up the dishes, and walked out under the pretext of washing the dishes.
The night gradually deepened.
Chu Ruohan lay on the earthen kang, listening to the rustling of leaves in the wind outside.
Gu Cheng'an was still sleeping on the floor, some distance away.
In a daze, she felt someone approaching gently and covering her with the quilt that had slipped off.
The movements were gentle and cautious.
She did not open her eyes, but turned around silently in the darkness, pulled the quilt tighter, and rejected the care.
Whether Gu Cheng'an was acting out of guilt or something else, he had overstepped his bounds...
In this way, the two of them maintained a delicate balance and spent another seven days in peace.
Chu Ruohan felt that her body had recovered a lot, the abdominal pain had completely disappeared, and she felt much better.
She misses Gu Junze very much!
In the capital, her parents still didn't know whether she was alive or dead, so she became more and more eager to return to the capital.
That day, she finally spoke to Gu Cheng'an.
"I want to... go back to the capital."
Gu Cheng'an was chopping wood in the yard. He paused when he heard this, then turned around and looked at her.
"good."
He said only one word, crisply and clearly.
Then, as if he had thought of something, he added.
"However, you have just recovered and you are pregnant, so you can't stand the bumps of a long journey."
"Wait three more days."
"In the next three days, I'll make you a sturdy cart so I can push you along. It'll save you some energy and be safer..."
The sunlight shines through the window lattice and falls on Chu Ruohan, making her feel warm.
She slowly stood up holding the edge of the kang and took a few steps. Although she was still a little weak, she was no longer in danger.
Thanks to Gu Cheng'an and her mother-in-law's careful care these days, and the effectiveness of the herbal medicine, she recovered quickly.
The rustling sound of an old woman picking vegetables came from the yard.
Chu Ruohan walked out. The sunlight was a little dazzling, so she squinted her eyes slightly.
"Mother-in-law." she called softly.
The old woman turned around and saw her coming out, and her face immediately filled with smiles.
"Hey, Han girl, why are you on the ground? Go back and lie down, the ground is cold."
"I'm much better now. I wanted to come out for some fresh air and pick some vegetables for you."
Chu Ruohan walked to the vegetable patch and looked at the lush and green vegetables, and her mood relaxed a little.
She squatted down and imitated the old woman, carefully pinching the tender leaves.
"No, no, I'm very quick."
The old woman said this but did not stop her.
In the sunshine, two figures, one old and one young, are quietly busy, forming a peaceful picture.
"Cheng'an is such a good boy."
The old woman started chattering while picking vegetables.
"He fetches water before dawn every day and also rushes to chop wood. I see calluses on his hands."
Chu Ruohan paused slightly.
"Um."
She responded softly.
"You two, you look so loving."
The old woman smiled and glanced at her, "The way Cheng'an looks at you is so loving."
Chu Ruohan remained silent and did not respond, but just quickened her movements.
As he was speaking, footsteps were heard outside the courtyard gate.
Gu Cheng'an came back with a gray hare on his shoulder. The rabbit's ears were drooping and it was obviously dead.
"Cheng'an, did you catch the rabbit?"
The old woman's eyes lit up.
Gu Cheng'an nodded and handed the rabbit to the old woman.
"Let's have some meat today!"
His eyes fell on Chu Ruohan.
"Okay, leave it to me!"
The old woman took the rabbit swiftly and weighed it. "This rabbit is fat, enough to stew in a pot."
Gu Cheng'an didn't say anything more and turned to walk to the corner of the yard.
There were some wood piled there, and the prototype of a cart had taken shape.
He picked up the axe and plane and continued to work, the clinking sounds echoing in the yard.
The old woman carried the rabbit, walked under the eaves, and began to process it with skillful movements.
"Cheng'an, you are really capable."
While peeling the rabbit skin, she praised Chu Ruohan.
"Look, he can go hunting in the mountains, do carpentry work, and is a considerate person."
"Han girl, you are so lucky."
Chu Ruohan pulled the corner of her mouth, revealing a very faint smile, and said nothing.
"Let me help, mother-in-law."
She stood up and tried to lend a hand.
"No, no, I can do it myself."
The old woman was very skillful and quickly peeled off the rabbit skin completely.
"You can't throw these leathers away. Save them and dry them in the sun. You can take them to town to exchange for needles and thread, or to supplement your family income."
She carefully spread the rabbit skin out to dry.
Capital
In stark contrast to the tranquility of the countryside, the Chu family in the capital is currently shrouded in deep sadness.
In the past, in front of the Anyang Marquis Mansion, white flags hung low and mournful music was played.
The fake "Chu Ruohan" was buried.
Chu's father and mother cried bitterly, almost fainted, and had to be supported by others.
Chu Yueshu was dressed in plain white, her eyes were swollen like walnuts, and she lay in Ying Qing's arms, sobbing.
Little Xuan was held in his uncle's arms, looking at the adults around him ignorantly.
He didn't know what was going on, but he felt the atmosphere was terribly depressing. The adults were all crying, and his eyes also turned red. His little mouth was pouting, and he was trying hard not to cry.
The coffin slowly fell into the dug grave, raising a cloud of dust.
Gu Junze stood in the crowd, dressed in white, his face as calm as water.
He looked at the new land that was about to be filled, but he didn't feel a trace of sadness in his heart.
There is only an increasingly strong sense of disharmony.
After the burial ceremony, the crowd gradually dispersed.
Gu Junze found Doctor Qian.
"Doctor Qian." His voice was low.
"Is there any medicine or method in this world that can completely change a person's appearance?"
Gu Junze stared at Doctor Qian with sharp eyes.
Doctor Qian was stunned for a moment, then pondered for a moment.
"My Lord, as far as I know..."
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