Chapter 493 Madam, please don't rush. Warm the bed first.
Gu Junze continued, "My adopted sister may not be from a noble family, but with the support of my Gu family, why should she worry about not being able to be a model mother for the country?"
"As for her character, her kindness to Your Majesty is enough to prove everything. As for her status, is the adopted sister of the Duke of Zhenguo unworthy of the position of Empress?"
The hall fell into dead silence again.
Of course not, she's not the daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo...
The ministers who were outraged just now now lowered their heads and dared not say another word.
Just kidding, they have the confidence to oppose a commoner woman.
Opposing the Zhenguogong's adopted sister? That would mean openly becoming an enemy of Gu Junze!
This young Duke is no pushover. His glorious military exploits in the Pingzhou battle and the blood-stained ghost soldiers in the Golden Palace are still vivid in his mind.
Who dares to touch its edge easily?
Zhao Yunci looked at the ministers who were silent below the stairs, then glanced at Gu Junze. Her tense expression finally relaxed, and even a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"Since this is the case, do you have any objections?" he asked.
"Your Highness... we have no objection."
There were scattered responses, and no one dared to object.
Zhao Yunci nodded with satisfaction: "Good. Choose an auspicious day for the enthronement ceremony."
As the night deepened, the lights in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion were brightly lit.
Gu Junze returned from the palace, took off his court robes and put on his casual brocade robes. The solemnity between his brows also faded a little.
"Did everything go well in the court today?" Chu Ruohan asked softly.
Although he supports today's matter, it is, after all, to make a commoner woman the queen, so there will definitely be a lot of opposition.
Gu Junze sat down beside her and took the teacup.
"The emperor has made up his mind, and with what I said, even if those old ministers are dissatisfied, they dare not say anything more." He briefly recounted the situation in the court.
After hearing this, Chu Ruohan couldn't help but chuckle: "Our emperor is truly a man of deep affection and loyalty."
Her fingertips gently ran over the rim of the teacup, lost in thought.
"Since he ascended the throne, he first stabilized the imperial court, then pacified the threat in the northern border. He dealt with all the internal and external troubles one by one. Only then did he think of bringing his beloved into the palace and giving her the legitimate position of empress."
"Even the previous talent show had a purpose. They really protected this girl perfectly."
Gu Junze looked at her, and she could always see through the essence of things at a glance.
"Did you know about this before? Did you know that His Majesty had such a woman in his heart?" Chu Ruohan looked up at him.
Gu Junze nodded slightly: "I have heard a little bit about it. His Majesty once mentioned the grace of saving my life."
"But she has been kept in a secret manor outside the palace, and I have never seen her."
Chu Ruohan sighed softly, "To be able to earn His Majesty's affection, she must be a remarkable woman. I really want to meet this future Empress and see how charming she is."
Gu Junze put down the teacup, held her hand, and said calmly, "You'll see her soon."
"She will enter the mansion tomorrow."
Chu Ruohan was stunned, almost thinking she had misheard: "Tomorrow? Come to our house?"
"Yes." Gu Junze responded, "The enthronement ceremony still needs time to prepare. Before that, she will stay in the mansion temporarily to learn the palace etiquette."
"On the day of the grand ceremony, she will be married off in our house."
"What?!" Chu Ruohan was so shocked that she stood up this time, "Arriving tomorrow? Why didn't you tell me earlier!"
There was a hint of anger on her face, but her mind was already rapidly calculating.
"The future Empress is moving in. How could anyone in the palace be unprepared? This... this is no small matter!"
Gu Junze took her hand and asked her to sit down again.
"I only learned of this matter when I received a secret decree from His Majesty before the morning court today."
Chu Ruohan couldn't sit still any longer. She frowned and paced back and forth in the study.
"No, we have to arrange it quickly. Which courtyard is the most suitable? It should be quiet, elegant, and convenient. How about Tingzhuxuan? It has a great view and is spacious enough."
"The servants must also be re-selected. They must be the most steady and careful maids and servants in the mansion. There must not be any mistakes."
"As for the food, I need to ask her about her preferences first. The palace has many rules and regulations, and since she's new here, I need to make sure she's comfortable with the food..."
She spoke very quickly, one point at a time, and already had a plan in her mind.
Gu Junze looked at her busy figure and shook his head.
"You don't have to be so nervous. His Majesty said that she grew up in the countryside and is not a spoiled lady. She has a simple nature and dislikes red tape."
Chu Ruohan stopped and looked at him seriously: "That being said, she will soon be the mother of the country and represents the face of the royal family."
"Now that she is getting married from our Zhenguogong Mansion, we cannot afford to be negligent or neglectful in the slightest."
"This is not just a matter of courtesy, but also a sign of our respect for the royal family. It also shows the world that the Duke of Zhenguo supports the future Queen Mother."
She knew very well that Gu Junze's words "my sister-in-law" in the court carried great weight.
This not only gave the woman an identity, but also closely linked the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion with the future queen.
Behind this honor lies a heavy responsibility.
"I know you're considerate." Gu Junze stood up and gently took her into his arms. "You've always been in charge of the affairs of the mansion, so I'm naturally relieved."
Chu Ruohan nodded in his arms, her anxiety subsided slightly, but her sense of responsibility became even stronger.
"I'll arrange it right away. I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep well tonight."
As soon as Chu Ruohan finished speaking, she turned around and was about to walk out.
"Why……"
Before he could take two steps, his arm suddenly tightened, and he was pulled backward by a force, falling into a warm embrace.
Gu Junze put his arm around her waist, resting his chin lightly on her shoulder, his voice a little lazy and hoarse.
"It's late at night, where are you going, madam?"
Chu Ruohan was stunned by his sudden action. The anxious energy in her heart was interrupted, and she patted his arm helplessly.
"Hurry up and let go. We still have a lot to arrange! Tomorrow that... that distinguished guest will arrive. How can the mansion not be prepared at all?"
She struggled, but Gu Junze held her even tighter.
"Tomorrow's business is tomorrow's." He spoke slowly. "No matter how big the task is, I need to rest well before I can have the energy to deal with it."
"Can……"
Gu Junze interrupted her, "Listen to Zhuxuan and ask the housekeeper to take care of it tomorrow morning. The mansion has plenty of reliable servants, so it won't be too late to choose tomorrow."
His breath brushed past her ears, carrying a light and refreshing scent, which gradually calmed Chu Ruohan's somewhat chaotic thoughts.
"As for dietary preferences," Gu Junze continued, "since His Majesty has entrusted the person to our mansion, he will surely inform us in advance."
"Even if you stay up all night, you won't be able to figure it out."
Chu Ruohan was silent. What he said made sense.
"Besides," Gu Junze's voice lowered a little, with a hint of teasing, "I, your husband, have earned some face for you and me in the court today. Shouldn't your wife express her gratitude?"
Chu Ruohan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared at him, "You're talking nonsense again. That's because you're helping His Majesty and bringing honor to the Gu family. What does it have to do with me?"
"How can it be irrelevant?" Gu Junze chuckled and tightened his arms, almost letting her stick completely to him.
"If you hadn't offered me the strategy to defeat the ghost soldiers earlier, I wouldn't have been able to obtain the position of Duke of the State so easily."
"Now that my sister is about to become the queen, this overwhelming wealth is naturally half due to you."
His words were half true and half joking. When Chu Ruohan heard them, the tension in her heart did indeed dissipate a lot.
"You just love to talk nonsense." She hit him lightly, but her tone softened.
"What your husband said is the truth." Gu Junze rubbed her neck like a sated cat.
"So, Madam, please don't worry about those trivial matters. Right now, there are more important things waiting for you."
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