Chapter 68 If I marry her, I will become the prince's brother-in-law?
Chu Ruohan also thought Ying Qing was suitable after hearing this, so she went to discuss it with him immediately.
In the courtyard, Ying Qing was wiping his sword. The sunlight shone on his resolute face, outlining a tough outline.
Chu Ruohan coughed lightly, and Ying Qing immediately turned around alertly. Seeing that it was her, he bowed respectfully: "Young Madam, what can I do for you?"
Chu Ruohan waved her hand slightly, indicating that he didn't need to be so polite, and then she spoke carefully, "Yingqing, you know that now that the Duke of Wei's Mansion has come to propose marriage, my parents are really forced to do so, so they can only lie and say that Yueshu is already engaged."
"It's an emergency. After much thought, I can only ask you to help me with this."
"It's just a temporary solution. If you and Yue Shu find someone you like in the future, you can cancel the engagement. It won't delay your lifelong event."
She looked at Yingqing with a little anticipation, but also felt a little nervous, wondering if Yingqing could agree to this.
Ying Qing didn't feel much of a stir when he heard this. To him, this was just an engagement in name only, not a real marriage.
He had no father or mother, and it was the eldest princess who saved his life. Over the years, he had devoted himself to serving the prince and had never given much thought to marriage.
Moreover, he really didn't want to see the second young lady of the Chu family being harmed by a scum like Wei Qiming.
So, he nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, Madam, Yingqing understands. If that's the case, Yingqing is willing."
Chu Ruohan showed a delighted look on her face: "That's good, Yingqing, thank you very much for this."
All of this was seen by Gu Junze who was not far away.
He couldn't help but feel moved. Ying Qing had been serving him all the time, but now he was already thirty years old, but there was still no one who understood him.
Although he didn't say it, Gu Junze knew in his heart that Yingqing didn't want to get married, but he just hadn't met the right person.
If this matter can be promoted now, maybe the fake will become real.
Ying Qing put away his sword and just walked to the corridor, he saw Gu Junze looking at him at the door with a smile on his face.
"Yingqing, the second young lady of the Chu family is a pure and kind girl."
Ying Qing scratched his head a little embarrassedly: "Sir, please don't tease me. I just want to help the Chu family out of trouble."
Gu Junze's eyes were filled with smiles. "That being said, who can say for sure about fate? You should also think about the rest of your life."
Ying Qing lowered his head, thinking.
If he really married the second daughter of the Chu family, wouldn't he become the prince's brother-in-law?
As soon as this thought came to his mind, Ying Qing hurriedly shook his head vigorously, as if to completely dispel this absurd idea from his mind.
How foolish! I was just helping out out of righteousness at the Chu family's request, how could I have such unreasonable thoughts?
He will always be the prince's bodyguard, and the mission given to him by the eldest princess is to protect the prince...
In Zuixianlou, the largest restaurant in the capital, a group of dandy young men were sitting in a private room on the second floor drinking and having fun.
Suddenly, a man with a pointed chin and monkey-like face hurried in from outside, with an excited and gossipy look on his face.
"Everyone, everyone! Have you heard? The Duke of Wei's Mansion went to the Chu family twice to propose marriage, but in the end, the Chu family actually promised their daughter to a small guard!" As he spoke, he gestured with his hands.
"What? Is this true?"
The young man in brocade robes and waving a folding fan at the table raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Have the Chu family gone mad? They're choosing a guard over the Duke's Mansion?"
"Haha, I think the Chu family looks down on that idiot Wei Qiming!"
"Wei Qiming lives a life of debauchery and has no knowledge or skills. His reputation has long been tarnished. How could the Chu family be willing to push their daughter into this fire?"
Everyone burst into laughter and began to talk among themselves.
"But then again, who exactly is that guard?"
"Who cares! Anyway, this has become a big joke in the capital. Wei Qiming has really lost face this time. I'm afraid he won't be able to stay in our circle anymore!"
The news spread quickly among the circle of playboys in the capital.
As a result, Wei Qiming became the laughing stock of everyone.
"This is a slap in my face." Wei Qiming paced back and forth in the study, his face ashen, veins bulging on his forehead, and he roared at his trusted servant.
The servant responded cautiously, "Sir, this matter has now spread throughout the capital. They are all laughing at you, saying that you are not even as good as a guard..."
"Shut up!" Wei Qiming slammed the table so hard that the teacup on the table jumped up and the tea splashed all over the table.
"How dare you, Yingqing, snatch someone from me?"
"And the Chu family, if they don't accept my invitation, they will be punished. This prince will make them know the consequences of offending me." Wei Qiming said gritting his teeth.
At first, Wei Qiming was only attracted by Chu Yueshu's beauty. However, being slapped in the face like this completely ignited the impure desire in his heart.
The more you can't get it, the more you want it.
Chu Yueshu has changed from a target that he simply wanted to possess to a "prey" that he must get.
On the other hand, the Marquis of Anyang's Mansion and the Earl's Mansion became lively with the return of Gu Chen, the third master of the Gu family.
Gu Chen is the third son of the old earl, and the younger brother of the current Marquis of Anyang and the earl. Although he is also a bastard, he is a capable person.
Gu Chen made great contributions and was transferred back to the capital to serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. It was a high-ranking official of the third rank and a generous salary, which was naturally enviable.
What's more, the Minister of Revenue is in charge of the world's money and taxes, which is a really lucrative job.
The emperor also bestowed a three-story house as a token of his favor.
Gu Chen has been an official in other places for many years. This time he returned to Beijing and reunited with the Gu family relatives after a long separation.
In order to celebrate this happy event and reminisce with his relatives, he specially held a banquet in his new house.
For a moment, the mansion was decorated with lights and was extremely lively, and relatives of the family came with gifts.
Although Marquis Anyang had a title, he did not have as much real power as the Minister of Revenue. He secretly wanted to make friends with his third brother whom he had not seen for a long time.
"Third brother, I haven't seen you for many years. You are finally back home in glory! I am so happy from the bottom of my heart."
As soon as Marquis Anyang saw Gu Chen, he quickly stepped forward, shook his hand enthusiastically, patted it vigorously, and the smile on his face almost overflowed.
Gu Chen smiled and replied, "Second brother, you are too kind. Jingchuan can achieve what he has today because of the trust and favor of the emperor. This time when I come back, I will work diligently to express my gratitude for the emperor's grace."
As he spoke, he calmly pulled his hand out of the other person's grasp and at the same time adjusted his sleeves inconspicuously.
His eyes were always calm and polite, making it difficult to discern his true thoughts.
Marquis Anyang looked at his empty hands, feeling somewhat dissatisfied. His third brother was still the same as before, not knowing how to behave...
After Chu Ruohan greeted him, she looked at Gu Junze's third uncle silently. In her memory, this man was selfless and dedicated to his work, and acted in a very rigorous and upright manner. He was a rare good official.
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