Chapter 494 The Emperor personally welcomes the future queen!
"What's the important thing?" Chu Ruohan asked subconsciously, then reacted and her cheeks became even hotter.
Gu Junze's low laughter sounded in her ears.
"Of course... to comfort this husband's heart, which has been tormented by your wife's neglect."
He picked her up and carried her sideways, striding towards the inner room.
"Hey, you..." Chu Ruohan exclaimed, subconsciously hugging his neck, "Be serious! We have something important to do tomorrow..."
"My husband is very serious now."
Gu Junze kept walking, his voice full of laughter, "No matter how big the matter is, it is not more important than spending a good night with my wife."
"Besides, if you rest up enough, you'll have the strength to deal with that 'noble man' tomorrow, right?"
Chu Ruohan was speechless because of him, and she only felt her cheeks burning.
This person usually looks calm and steady, but why is he becoming more and more...improper in private?
The night outside the window grew darker, and the lights were quietly turned off by the maid on duty.
In the bedroom, red candles flickered, and the air was filled with warmth.
Chu Ruohan was placed on the soft bed by Gu Junze. As she watched him take off his outer robe, revealing his muscular chest, her heart beat faster.
"Han'er," he whispered her name, his voice hoarse, "Don't think about those things. Tonight, you are mine."
The moment their lips touched, all the thoughts in Chu Ruohan's mind about the future queen, palace etiquette, and arrangements in the mansion were thrown out of the window.
Yes, no matter how big the problem is, there is always a solution.
And the person in front of her is her most real possession at this moment.
That night, Chu Ruohan slept particularly soundly.
The morning sun shone through the window lattice. When she opened her eyes, Gu Junze beside her had already stood up.
The clothes she was going to wear today were stacked at the head of the bed, and on the small table next to it was a cup of warm honey water.
A faint smile played on Chu Ruohan's lips, and the anxiety from last night was gone.
Gu Junze is right, it is better to be prepared, but there is no need to worry about things that may not happen.
She got up, washed, had breakfast, and then began to arrange the affairs of the house in an orderly manner.
The housekeeper had already received Gu Junze's instructions and heard that the bamboo pavilion had been cleaned and looked brand new, ready for the owner to move in.
Chu Ruohan also personally selected several of the most intelligent and steady maids and servants to serve the future queen.
As for meals, she also instructed the kitchen to prepare several light and refreshing yet exquisite snacks and dishes, and wait for news from the palace to adjust the dishes according to the other party's taste.
Everything is going on in an orderly manner.
In the afternoon, Chu Ruohan was talking to Chu Yueshu, telling her to rest assured and take care of her pregnancy, when a servant came hurriedly to report.
"Madam, someone has come from the palace, saying that His Majesty has a message. That...that girl will be here soon!"
Chu Ruohan was certain in her heart and said, "I understand."
She turned to Chu Yueshu and said softly, "Yueshu, you are heavy, so just rest here. You don't have to go over."
Chu Yueshu also knew the seriousness of the matter and nodded obediently: "Don't worry, sister, I won't worry."
Chu Ruohan hurried to the gate of the mansion. Gu Junze had changed into a slightly casual outfit, but his upright demeanor could not be concealed. He was waiting with her.
A royal carriage slowly came to a stop. The curtains opened, and the first person to get out was the current Emperor Zhao Yunci.
He did not wear a dragon robe today, but only a dark brocade robe with dark patterns. He looked less majestic and more gentle and elegant.
Zhao Yunci got off the carriage, but did not move forward immediately. Instead, she turned around, stretched out her hand, and gently supported the person in the carriage.
Chu Ruohan looked intently.
A slender white hand rested on Zhao Yunci's arm, and then, the woman in the light green skirt walked down from the carriage with the emperor's personal support.
The woman was about twenty years old, with a beautiful and gentle appearance. There was a hint of youthfulness between her brows that had not yet completely faded, but there was also a kind of calmness that came from having experienced the vicissitudes of life.
She was not wearing any jewelry, only a simple jade hairpin in her hair, which made her temperament as elegant as orchid and simple and unpretentious.
This is Su Wan, the future Queen of Dajin.
When Su Wan's eyes fell on the towering mansion in front of him, the plaque with gold letters on a black background that read "Duke Zhenguo Mansion", and the many servants standing solemnly in front of the door.
A hint of embarrassment flashed across her clear eyes, and her steps paused slightly.
Zhao Yunci noticed her uneasiness, patted the back of her hand gently, and whispered, "Wan'er, don't be afraid. This is General Gu's residence. His wife is a very easy person to get along with."
Su Wan took a deep breath and nodded slightly to Zhao Yunci. The awkwardness in her heart was quickly suppressed, and replaced by a calmness that she tried hard to maintain.
"Your Majesty, I, and your wife Chu Ruohan, respectfully welcome Your Majesty and Miss Su." Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan stepped forward and bowed together.
The servants in the mansion also knelt on the ground.
"Stand up." Zhao Yunci's voice was calm, and his eyes fell on Chu Ruohan with a bit of approval. "I sent Wan'er here today. I am sorry to bother the Duke and his wife."
"Your Majesty, you are too kind." Chu Ruohan stood up and smiled gently. "It is an honor for me to have Miss Su condescend to stay in my mansion temporarily. I have made some arrangements. Please come with me, Miss Su."
Zhao Yunci was very pleased with Chu Ruohan's thoughtfulness. She nodded and said to Su Wan, "Wan'er, you can stay here with peace of mind."
"I have arranged for a senior palace maid to come over in a few days. She will just give you some pointers on palace rules and regulations. It's just a formality. You don't have to worry."
He said this to both Su Wan and Chu Ruohan, showing his complete trust and protection for Su Wan.
"Yes, I understand." Chu Ruohan replied.
She led Su Wan to Tingzhuxuan in the inner courtyard, accompanied by Zhao Yunci and Gu Junze.
Along the way, Chu Ruohan secretly observed Su Wan.
Although this Miss Su came from the countryside, she was not petty when she walked. She just occasionally cast a curious glance at the exquisite pavilions and towers in the mansion, but would quickly retract her gaze and follow quietly beside him.
Her eyes were clear and pure, and she was neither humble nor arrogant when facing the emperor. When facing her, the Duke's wife, she was also polite and distant in the right way...
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