Chapter 323 Sooner or later, I will tear off your mask with my own hands
Chu Ruohan went back to the Chu family as she was told.
When Chu's mother heard that her daughter wanted to transfer some familiar staff from home, she agreed without hesitation.
She held Chu Ruohan's hand, carefully observed her complexion, and asked many questions about her pregnancy with concern, her eyes full of love.
"Mom, I'm fine. Junze takes good care of me."
Chu Ruohan comforted her mother with a smile, and picked out some interesting things in the mansion to talk about, without mentioning those bad people and things.
"That's good, that's good." Mrs. Chu was relieved. "You are in a serious condition now, so you must be careful about everything."
"These maids and servants in the house have been with us for many years. They are nimble and attentive. Feel free to order them around."
She personally selected two steady housekeepers and four smart second-class maids, and gave them many instructions on matters to pay attention to before letting Chu Ruohan take people back to the mansion.
As soon as they arrived at the general's mansion, Chu Ruohan began to quietly adjust the staffing arrangements in the mansion.
She arranged the two maids brought by the Chu family into the inner courtyard on the grounds that her own courtyard needed more careful care.
The four maids he brought with him were assigned to various places. It seemed random, but in fact they were placed in positions where they could access information from all over the mansion.
Yuling naturally became her right-hand man, responsible for managing the affairs of the inner courtyard and secretly paying attention to feedback.
As for the elderly and palace maids who were "gifted" by the emperor, Chu Ruohan did not deliberately suppress or alienate them.
They are still responsible for tasks such as cleaning the perimeter, purchasing goods, or guarding the gate.
However, the money accounts and records of entry and exit of the mansion were all taken over and reviewed by the housekeeper from the Chu family.
In the afternoon, Chu Ruohan took a nap on the soft couch by the window. The sunlight shone on her through the window lattice, making her feel warm.
The little guy in my belly seemed to feel the comfort and moved slightly.
She stroked her belly with a gentle smile on her face, but her thoughts drifted away.
Prince Su.
Gu Chengyan.
These two names, like two heavy stones, weighed on her heart.
She tried hard to recall everything about Gu Chengyan in her previous life.
That man, seemingly gentle as jade, is actually scheming and ruthless.
He had the habit of tapping the table unconsciously with his right index finger while he spoke; the way he looked at people was always filled with a subtle scrutiny and evaluation.
He was also allergic to a certain kind of incense, and he couldn't help but frown when he smelled it...
Perhaps this is a breakthrough.
Chu Ruohan raised her eyes, a sharp light flashing in them.
"Yuling."
"The servant is here."
Yuling immediately stepped forward and stood with her hands hanging down.
"Go out and look for a kind of spice called 'Sinking Water Incense', but it's not the kind you usually see on the market."
Chu Ruohan paused, carefully recalling the special characteristics of the fragrance.
"Look for one that's very old, with a light aroma at first, but with a subtle spicy flavor upon closer inspection."
"This spice is extremely rare. It's often hidden in the bottom drawers of some old spice shops, or found in some temples and Taoist temples dedicated to it."
She described it in detail.
"No need to make it public. Just use the excuse that I need to calm my mind and relax during pregnancy and go look for her quietly."
"Once you find it, take a small sample back for me to review."
"Yes, I've made note of it."
Yuling responded, without a trace of doubt on her face, only complete conviction.
She knew that the young lady must have a deeper meaning behind doing this.
"This matter must be kept secret and must not be known to anyone else in the mansion, especially..."
Chu Ruohan didn't say anything else, but Yuling already understood.
Especially those who were sent in by the emperor.
"It's saved for me."
"Also, go call Qin Fang."
"yes."
After Yuling left, Chu Ruohan breathed a sigh of relief.
The fingertips curled up unconsciously.
This is just the first step.
Soon, Qin Fang arrived.
"Young Madam."
Chu Ruohan responded, "Secretly investigate Prince Su's movements over the past few days, especially who he has been in contact with and where he has been. Find out everything, no matter how big or small."
"Also, let's investigate where the old people from Anyang Marquis' Mansion are now and whether anyone is secretly connected to Prince Su's Mansion."
Qin Fang took the order and retreated with steady steps, without a trace of hesitation.
The room was quiet again.
Only the occasional bird calls outside the window make the room even quieter.
Chu Ruohan leaned on the soft couch, her fingertips gently stroking her slightly bulging belly.
Gu Chengyan.
Sooner or later, I will tear off your mask...
"Sister-in-law." Gu Cheng'an called in a low voice.
Chu Ruohan was a little surprised to see him in casual clothes, wondering why he came.
"Sit down."
Chu Tian reached out and poured him a cup of tea.
Gu Cheng'an sat down, picked up the teacup, but did not drink it. He just looked at the tea leaves floating in the cup.
"I have a day off today, so I came to see my sister-in-law."
Chu Ruohan was a little confused. When did Gu Chengan become so familiar with her?
"I met Du Ruoling outside the camp yesterday."
Chu Ruohan raised an eyebrow, not surprised, and just listened quietly.
"She..." Gu Cheng'an paused, as if he didn't know how to describe it. "She said that she has money now and wants to start over with me..."
When he said this, his tone was calm, even with a hint of helpless self-mockery.
Allen Chu looked at him and said softly, "She still has you in her heart."
Gu Cheng'an looked up at her, somewhat surprised.
Chu Ruohan continued, "I was able to successfully obtain the poison from the Military Affairs Office thanks to Du Ruoling's help. Du Ruoling was afraid that you would be implicated."
Gu Chengan was stunned. He hadn't expected...
After a moment's silence, he smiled bitterly: "I know."
He turned the teacup in his hand and his eyes fell on the roses blooming in the courtyard.
"But her love is too heavy, and too... suffocating."
He raised his head and looked at Chu Ruohan. There was no hesitation in his eyes, only relief and determination.
"Sister-in-law, I am no longer the Gu Cheng'an of the past. Now I just want to gain experience in the army so that I can defend my country like my elder brother in the future."
Chu Ruohan nodded, with approval in her eyes.
"It's good that you think this way. Let the past be the past, focus on the present, and don't let yourself down."
Gu Chengan nodded, and the atmosphere was silent for a moment.
He looked at Chu Ruohan's slightly bulging belly and the calm and gentle glow between her eyebrows. It was an expression he had never seen on her face before.
An inexplicable emotion suddenly welled up in my heart, like regret and melancholy.
His Adam's apple rolled, and his voice was a little dry, almost blurting out.
"Sister-in-law, if...if I hadn't faked my death on the day of my wedding...then we..."
In the end, he couldn't say the following words.
Those once clear eyes were now tinged with a complex and indescribable emotion.
The gentleness on Chu Ruohan's face faded away instantly...
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