Chapter 565: Propose to marry... Qinghan? Why Qinghan?
Chu Ruohan did not return home, but went directly to find Chu Chenyu.
He was copying a landscape painting when he saw his sister rushing in and quickly put down his pen.
"Sister, why do you look like this? What happened?"
Chu Ruohan didn't sit down, and asked directly: "Chen Yu, I met the girl from the Zhao family today."
Chu Chenyu's eyes lit up instantly, his breathing quickened, and the youthful passion could not be hidden on his face.
"You saw her? Is she... is she okay?"
Chu Ruohan felt amused when she saw him like this, but she didn't show it on her face. She just stared at him intently.
"The one I saw was Zhao Qinghan, the second daughter of the Zhao family, who was accompanying the old lady to burn incense at Puji Temple."
She deliberately emphasized the words "Second Girl" and "Qinghan".
Chu Chenyu was stunned at first, then seemed to think of something and froze.
He opened his mouth, and the expression on his face changed from astonishment, to confusion, and then to a kind of ecstasy as if the clouds had cleared and the sun had appeared.
"Sister! It's her! It's her!"
He was so excited that he was a little incoherent and his hands were shaking slightly.
"I saw her that day, supporting an old lady, dressed very simply. It was her! Not the one at the Begonia Banquet... that one..."
He kept saying "that" for a long time but couldn't think of any suitable words to describe Zhao Qingzhi.
Chu Ruohan finally smiled.
"It seems that I misunderstood before."
She briefly recounted what happened in Puji Temple and her observations of Zhao Qinghan.
Chu Chenyu listened attentively. When he heard how Zhao Qinghan comforted his grandmother and how gently he treated Qingchen, the light in his eyes became brighter.
The corners of his mouth unconsciously lifted up, and the joy almost overflowed from his chest.
"I knew it, I knew she was a good girl." He murmured to himself, his cheeks flushed a little.
Chu Ruohan felt relieved when she saw her brother's innocent look.
"Since you really like her and her character is rare, I will make the decision for you on this matter."
When Chu's mother heard that her daughter was going to talk about Chen Yu's marriage, she immediately became excited and pulled her to sit down.
When Chu Ruohan explained the whole story in detail, the smile on Chu's mother's face suddenly became brighter than the sunshine outside the window.
"Oh my God! It's really the Bodhisattva's blessing!"
She slapped her thigh, her voice full of relief.
"I was saying it, how could Chenyu have such poor taste that he fell for that scheming young lady from the Zhao family! Turns out we were wrong!"
She had never had a good impression of Zhao Qingzhi, who stole the show at the Begonia Banquet.
"Qinghan is great! Just hearing the name makes people feel comfortable! Having grown up with his grandmother, he must be calm and sensible. He's a perfect match for our Chenyu!"
Father Chu was drinking tea on the side and nodded with satisfaction after listening.
"Although Minister Zhao's official position is not the highest, he is from a noble family with a decent family tradition. Since she is the granddaughter raised by the old lady, she must be of good quality."
Mother Chu immediately made the decision: "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and find a matchmaker with great influence to propose marriage! We can't let such a good girl be snatched away by someone else!"
Father Chu pondered and said, "Although Chen Yu is now in the Hanlin Academy and has a bright future, his family background is still a little weak."
"The person proposing marriage must be of sufficient weight to demonstrate our sincerity and give the Zhao family face."
The couple was thinking about the candidate when Chu Ruohan spoke.
"Dad, Mom, why don't I go there myself for this matter?"
Chu's father and mother looked at each other and were overjoyed.
The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo came personally to propose marriage for her younger brother. This kind of honor is unparalleled in the entire capital.
"Okay! Okay! Let's do it!" Mother Chu said repeatedly, "Ruohan, you go, that's the best choice! Don't worry about the betrothal gifts, I'll prepare it!"
"We will do our best to keep it safe and will not let Miss Zhao lose face!"
Three days later, the carriage of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion stopped in front of Minister Zhao's Mansion amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd.
When Minister Zhao and Madam Zhao heard that the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, Chu Ruohan, came to visit them in person, they were almost shocked.
The couple didn't have time to tidy up before they rushed out in a panic, with flattered smiles on their faces.
"I didn't know that the Duchess's wife was coming to visit. I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please forgive me, please forgive me!" Minister Zhao bowed and said repeatedly.
Chu Ruohan was helped out of the carriage by Haitang. She was well-mannered and had a gentle smile on her face.
"Minister Zhao, there's no need to be so polite."
The group was respectfully invited into the main hall.
The host and the guest took their seats, and the servants served them fragrant tea.
Minister Zhao and his wife were very uneasy. They racked their brains but could not figure out why the wife of this extremely powerful duke would condescend to visit their small temple.
After a few pleasantries, Chu Ruohan didn't beat around the bush and gently put down the teacup, making a crisp sound.
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense.
She said clearly, "Minister Zhao, Madam Zhao, I'm here today to discuss a happy event."
She paused and glanced at the couple opposite who looked surprised.
"I'm here to ask for the hand of your second daughter, Miss Zhao Qinghan, on behalf of my younger brother, Chu Chenyu, the editor of the Hanlin Academy."
As soon as the words fell, the whole main hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
The smiles on Minister Zhao and his wife's faces froze completely.
The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief and shock.
Propose to marry...Qinghan?
How could it be Qinghan?
Mrs. Zhao's heart sank instantly, and she subconsciously clenched the handkerchief in her hand.
It was a great honor for the Duke of Zhenguo to propose marriage, but why did it have to be her second daughter who had been raised away from home since she was a child and whom she didn't care about at all?
She was obsessed with currying favor with the powerful and arranging a wonderful marriage for her eldest daughter Qingzhi.
If Qinghan married the younger brother of the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, how would Qingzhi cope with the future?
Isn't it because he is being suppressed by this sister?
She forced a smile that was uglier than crying, her voice dry: "Madam... this... this happened too suddenly."
"Qinghan, that child, grew up on the farm and has a wild temper. I'm afraid... he's not worthy of Master Chu..."
Just when Minister Zhao was hesitating and didn't know how to respond, a servant's voice came from outside the door.
"The old lady is here!"
Before she finished speaking, Old Lady Zhao walked in slowly, supported by her maid.
The old man had a sharp gaze. As soon as he saw Chu Ruohan as he entered the door, a smile of understanding appeared on his face.
"I was just saying my eyelids were twitching today. It turns out there's a distinguished guest coming to visit."
She ignored the ugly expressions of her son and daughter-in-law, sat down in the main seat, and looked at Chu Ruohan.
"I overheard a few words from the Duke's wife outside. Are you going to ask for my sister Han's hand in marriage for your brother?"
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