Chapter 431 You have so many bags and so small. Even if you are going to live here permanently, you don’t have to move everything in, right?
The next morning, Chu Ruohan had just finished breakfast when she heard the servants report that Chu Yueshu and Ying Qing had arrived.
She quickly stood up and went out to greet them, only to see that the yard was filled with bundles of all sizes, and Ying Qing was carefully helping Chu Yueshu in.
"Are we moving?" Chu Ruohan couldn't help laughing as she looked at the yard full of luggage.
Ying Qing said seriously, "Yue Shu is pregnant, these are all necessities."
Chu Ruohan approached her sister and took her hand: "Why are you carrying so many things? The General's Mansion has everything, is it necessary to do this?"
"I told him not to bring so much, but he insisted." Chu Yueshu glanced at Ying Qing helplessly, "He's been like this since he got the news last night."
Ying Qing stood aside, his eyes never leaving Chu Yueshu, fearing that she would make any mistake.
The nervous look on his face was as if his wife was not just one month pregnant, but was about to give birth.
Yingqing has been an orphan since childhood and grew up with Gu Junze. Now she finally has her own family, so it's no wonder she is so nervous.
The nervousness and joy of becoming a father for the first time were all written on his face.
"Where is my brother-in-law?" Chu Yueshu looked around but did not see Gu Junze.
"In the study." Chu Ruohan replied, and then ordered the servants, "Move everything into the east wing."
At this time, Gu Junze came over and saw the yard full of bags and Ying Qing protecting Chu Yueshu. He raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "Are we moving or staying temporarily?"
Chu Yueshu's eyes flashed with cunning, and she deliberately said coquettishly: "Brother-in-law, you won't think we are troublesome, right?"
Gu Junze raised the corner of his mouth slightly and continued, "Do I dare? Can your sister still let me sleep in bed?"
"You're becoming more and more frivolous." Chu Ruohan's cheeks flushed slightly. She patted her husband gently and turned to her sister and said, "Don't listen to his nonsense. Stay here peacefully. Doctor Qian is in the mansion and can take care of your baby."
Chu Yueshu nodded, "Yingqing and I think so too. I'm sorry to bother Doctor Qian."
"Then give him a big red envelope."
The two sisters smiled at each other.
Chu Ruohan turned around and called Yuling: "Go clean up the east wing and prepare some more supplements for pregnant women."
Yuling responded and left, soon starting to get busy with a few maids.
Chu Yueshu took her sister's arm and said coquettishly, "I knew that my sister was the best."
Chu Ruohan touched her sister's head: "Silly girl, what's the big deal. You are pregnant now, and you need someone to take care of you."
Gu Junze looked at Ying Qing, who looked like he was facing a great enemy, and patted his shoulder: "Relax, Yue Shu has only been pregnant for a month, there is no need to be so nervous."
Ying Qing scratched his head: "I, I know that too, but I just can't control myself."
"I remember when you first found out that my sister was pregnant, you were even more nervous than he was." Chu Yueshu looked at her brother-in-law with a smile, "You stayed by my sister's side all night, fearing that something might happen."
Gu Junze coughed lightly and did not refute, obviously agreeing.
Allen Chu smiled and shook his head: "All men are like this. It's inevitable that they will be nervous when they become fathers for the first time."
"I'm going to the palace soon." Gu Junze changed the subject and looked at Chu Ruohan, "You guys have a good rest at home. If there's anything, have someone notify me."
"Entering the palace?" Chu Ruohan was a little confused. "Didn't he just come back from the court?"
"The Emperor has some matters to discuss alone." Gu Junze explained simply, "It won't take long."
Chu Ruohan nodded without asking any further questions.
When it comes to official affairs, there are some things that are not convenient to ask too much about.
"You can stay here with peace of mind." Gu Junze said to Chu Yueshu and Ying Qing, "The General's Mansion is your home, there is no need to feel restrained."
Ying Qing nodded solemnly: "Thank you, General."
After Gu Junze left, Chu Ruohan brought her sister and Yingqing to the east wing.
Yuling had already tidied the room, the bed was brand new, and there were fresh flowers on the table, emitting a faint fragrance.
"It's sunny and quiet here, perfect for nurturing a baby." Chu Ruohan looked around with satisfaction. "I'll ask the kitchen to prepare some easily digestible meals. You should pay more attention to your diet now."
Chu Yueshu nodded, her eyes full of gratitude: "Sister, you are so kind."
"Silly girl, what are you talking about?" Chu Ruohan gently hugged her sister. "We are sisters, do we still need to be so polite?"
Ying Qing stood aside, looking at the intimacy between his wife and Chu Ruohan, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
He knew that here, their children would receive the best care.
In front of the palace gate, the guards saw that it was Gu Junze, and immediately saluted respectfully and let him pass quickly.
Gu Junze dismounted, strode through the numerous palace gates, and headed straight for the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, I, Gu Junze, pay my respects to you." Gu Junze knelt on one knee and saluted.
Zhao Yunci was reviewing memorials. When she heard the voice, she looked up, put down the red pen in her hand, and motioned him to stand up.
"Stand up and talk." Zhao Yunci waved her hand to let the attendants in the hall withdraw. After everyone left, she spoke, "How is the investigation going?"
Gu Junze stood up, his face solemn. "We've almost finished investigating all the officials in the court who were involved with Qingmo Valley. We can close the net now."
He took out a list from his pocket and handed it forward. Zhao Yunci took it and slowly unfolded it, his eyes wandering over the list, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter.
"So many people?" The emperor's voice was low, filled with shock and anger.
Gu Junze nodded: "Indeed, there are quite a few, from third-rank officials to seventh-rank officials, and even a few royal relatives."
Zhao Yunci slammed the list on the table. "Great, really great! The late emperor raised so many ungrateful people!"
Gu Junze said nothing, waiting for him to calm down.
After a moment, the emperor took a deep breath and asked, "What do you think should be done?"
"Cut the grass at its roots." Gu Junze said firmly, "Don't leave any trouble behind."
Zhao Yunci pondered for a moment, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes: "If we deal with all of them, there will be too many vacancies in the court, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to fill them all at once."
Gu Junze's eyes were sharp: "If you want to catch them all in one fell swoop, I'm afraid it won't be that easy. If you don't get rid of the weeds, they will grow again next spring."
Zhao Yunci stood up and paced around the study, his expression changing.
Gu Junze stood quietly aside, waiting for his decision.
After a long moment, he stopped and turned to look at Gu Junze: "From today on, I authorize you to handle this matter with full authority. Get the evidence you need, arrest the people you need, and leave no one behind."
Gu Junze clasped his fists and accepted the order: "I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust."
Zhao Yunci nodded: "I have given you a secret decree. You can follow this decree and do not need to ask for instructions again."
After saying this, he personally picked up the pen, wrote a secret decree, sealed it with the imperial seal, and handed it to Gu Junze.
"To clean up the court, I rely entirely on my cousin."
Gu Junze took the secret decree into his arms and said, "Qingmo Valley has been hiding for so many years. If we want to catch it all in one fell swoop, we have to fish bit by bit!"
Zhao Yunci raised an eyebrow and said, "Go ahead! Show us your claws..."
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