Chapter 384 You got pregnant and gave birth to a child for me, and I bent down to wash your feet
The silk shop is located on the most prosperous street in the west of the city. It has a spacious storefront and elegant decoration.
As soon as Chu Ruohan walked in, the manager Lu came to greet her.
"Madam is here!" Shopkeeper Lu smiled brightly. "Why do you have time to come here today?"
Chu Ruohan nodded slightly: "I came to see how the shop is doing. Shopkeeper Qin is not here, is there anything I can take care of?"
Shopkeeper Lu quickly said, "Everything is fine. Shopkeeper Qin made clear arrangements before he left. We just need to follow them."
He led Chu Ruohan inside and introduced the recent business situation.
"A new batch of goods recently arrived from the south. They are of excellent quality and are selling very quickly. Before leaving, Shopkeeper Qin said that when he returns, he will bring some special products from Zheng State."
Chu Ruohan nodded, her eyes sweeping over the silks and satins displayed on the shelves: "I'll go to the backyard to check the account books."
Shopkeeper Lu responded immediately and took her through the shop to the accounting office in the backyard.
In the accounting office, a young man was busy doing his accounting. When he saw Chu Ruohan come in, he quickly stood up and saluted: "Greetings, Madam."
"Go on, I'll just take a look." Chu Ruohan waved her hand, took the account book and started flipping through it.
Half an hour later, she closed the account book and nodded with satisfaction.
Qin Fang is indeed a capable man. Even when he is not around, the business of the shop is not affected at all. The accounts are clear and the income and expenditure are distinct.
"Everything is fine, you continue." She said to Manager Lu.
Just as she was about to leave, Chu Ruohan suddenly remembered something and turned around to ask, "Shopkeeper Lu, is there any purple fabric in this batch of new goods?"
Shopkeeper Lu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Yes, there is a batch of purple silk that just arrived a few days ago. The color is very beautiful, but it is very expensive, so we haven't put it on sale yet."
"Let me see a few." Chu Ruohan said.
Soon, Shopkeeper Lu brought out several pieces of purple silk and carefully spread them out in front of Chu Ruohan.
The purple color is deep and lustrous, revealing a hint of luxury in the sunlight.
Chu Ruohan pointed to one of the darkest horses and said, "I want this one. I'll send someone to get it tomorrow."
"Yes, ma'am." Shopkeeper Lu quickly agreed.
After leaving the silk shop, Chu Ruohan went to inspect several of her own businesses. It wasn't until sunset that she ordered someone to drive back to the general's mansion.
Chu Ruohan leaned against the car wall, gently rubbing her aching legs. For some reason, she felt weak all over these days, and her ankles were often swollen.
"Madam, we're here." The driver's voice interrupted her thoughts.
The servant hurried forward to support her. Chu Ruohan got off the carriage holding the edge of the carriage. She felt a sharp pain in her ankle, which made her frown.
"Madam is back." Yuling quickly stepped forward and took Chu Ruohan's hand. "The general has returned home and is waiting for you in the study."
Chu Ruohan nodded: "I will go change my clothes first, and then go see the general."
As soon as she entered the inner room, Yuling helped her undress. Chu Ruohan changed into a lilac-colored casual dress, combed her hair in front of the bronze mirror, and then walked towards the study.
The lights in the study were brightly on. Gu Junze was leaning over the desk, flipping through memorials. He looked up when he heard footsteps and saw Chu Ruohan coming in. The tension in his brows instantly relaxed.
"Are you back?" He put down the pen in his hand and stood up.
"Yeah." Chu Ruohan nodded slightly and walked to his side. "I went to my mother's house today and looked at a few shops on the way."
Gu Junze's eyes fell on her feet, and he couldn't help but frowned: "What's wrong with your feet?"
Chu Ruohan followed his gaze and looked down, only to see that her ankle was noticeably swollen. She said softly, "Maybe I walked too much today, it's nothing serious."
Upon hearing this, Gu Junze reached out and picked her up without saying a word.
"Jun Ze!" Chu Ruohan exclaimed and instinctively hugged his neck.
"Don't move." Gu Junze carried her out of the study and returned to the bedroom. He gently placed her on the bed and instructed, "Yuling, go prepare some hot water and some medicine to reduce the swelling."
"Yes, General." Yuling responded and retreated.
Gu Junze sat on the edge of the bed, carefully picked up Chu Ruohan's feet, and gently massaged her swollen ankles.
His movements were gentle and skillful, as if he was afraid of hurting her.
Chu Ruohan leaned on the soft pillow, looking at the general in front of her who was usually calm and stern, and now had such a gentle and delicate side, her heart couldn't help but warm up.
"Are you feeling better?" Gu Junze asked, his eyes full of concern.
Chu Ruohan nodded: "Much better."
Yuling quickly came in with a copper basin filled with warm medicinal bath water.
Gu Junze took it, signaled Yuling to step back, and personally took off Chu Ruohan's shoes and socks and immersed her feet in the water.
The aroma of medicine filled the air, and the warm water wrapped around Chu Ruohan's tired feet. A sense of comfort immediately spread from the soles of her feet. She couldn't help but let out a comfortable sigh.
"You've been working too hard these past few days." Gu Junze gently rubbed the soles of her feet and whispered, "You're already weak, why don't you take more care?"
Although his tone was reproachful, it was also full of care, which warmed Chu Ruohan's heart.
"It's just some small things. I was just checking out the shop. I was just taking a walk." Chu Ruohan explained softly, "I didn't expect to encounter so many things as soon as I left the house today."
Gu Junze frowned slightly: "What happened?"
Chu Ruohan sighed softly and told Gu Junze everything about her conversation with her uncle and aunt at the Chu family today.
"This talent show is really something that has touched everyone's heart." Chu Ruohan said helplessly, "Even my uncle and his family, who live far away in Pei County, came all the way here just for this."
Gu Junze sneered: "Just currying favor with the powerful."
His fingers gently pressed Chu Ruohan's acupoints in the water, his movements gentle but powerful, relieving the fatigue of her feet.
"Not only that, I also met Gu Cheng'an on the way back."
Gu Junze's fingers paused slightly: "Why did he ask you for help?"
Chu Ruohan glanced at him and said calmly, "He said Du Ruoling is pregnant and he plans to marry her."
Gu Junze nodded, "This is his own choice."
"Everyone has their own destiny." Gu Junze said calmly, "Once you have a child, you can't be irresponsible, right?"
Chu Ruohan nodded, her eyes falling on Gu Junze's focused face.
This man had experienced countless life and death battles on the battlefield, and could calmly deal with the intrigues in the court. But at this moment, he was willing to squat at her feet and rub her painful feet.
After soaking for about half an hour, Gu Junze took out a clean towel and carefully wiped Chu Ruohan's feet dry.
The movement was gentle and pious, as if he was wiping some rare treasure.
"Are you feeling better?" he asked in a low voice, his eyes full of concern.
Chu Ruohan nodded, her eyes unconsciously moist: "Much better, thank you."
Gu Junze gently placed her feet back on the bed and reached out to touch her hair: "Silly talk. Between husband and wife, why should we say thank you?"
Chu Ruohan pursed her lips and smiled softly, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.
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