Chapter 789 Finale
The days passed one by one.
The relationship between Qian Zhenyun and Gu Qingchen grows deeper through their daily interactions.
Gu Qingchen also gradually learned how to take care of the housework and handle all the affairs in the mansion.
She is no longer the naive girl who only knows how to ride and shoot.
She has become more stable, but still retains the purity and righteousness in her bones.
Qian Zhenyun still guards her by her side, like a mountain, protecting her from wind and rain.
Gu Qinghong has also grown up a lot.
He was no longer satisfied with tinkering with gadgets at home.
He began to get involved in court politics and occasionally came to Qian's house to discuss state affairs with Qian Zhenyun.
Qian Zhenyun discovered that his brother-in-law had amazing talent in political affairs.
Zhao Chenan would also come to Qian's house for a short visit from time to time.
He is still the gentle and elegant prince.
But the melancholy between his brows seemed to be even heavier.
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Chu Ruohan sat under the porch, not moving for a long time, just staring at the crabapple trees in the yard in a daze.
"What are you thinking about?"
Gu Junze came over with a plate of fruits and placed it on the stone table next to her.
He has now put down the heavy burden of being the Duke of Zhenguo and changed into ordinary cloth clothes. The sharpness in his eyes and brows has faded, leaving only gentleness.
Chu Ruohan sighed and put down the scissors.
"It's not about the children yet."
She picked up a piece of melon and put it back without much appetite.
"I heard that Brother Xuan has been chasing after the little daughter of the Minister of War every day recently, but the girl doesn't pay any attention to him."
"And Lu Ge'er," she frowned even more tightly, "He's already quite an adult, and he still hasn't found a girl he likes."
Gu Junze picked up the scissors and slowly began to trim the potted plants beside him.
"The children are grown up now and have their own ideas. Why do you care so much?"
"Relax and live our own little life with me. It's better than anything else."
Chu Ruohan wanted to say something else when she heard laughter coming from the gate of the courtyard.
"Dad, Mom."
Gu Qingchen and Qian Zhenyun walked in side by side.
After a few years, Gu Qingchen's features had a bit more of the calmness of a mistress of the house, but when she saw her parents, she was still the daughter who would act like a spoiled child.
Qian Zhenyun followed beside them, holding a few food boxes in his hands, and bowed respectfully to the two elders.
"Why are you here?" The worry on Chu Ruohan's face immediately disappeared, and she stood up to greet them.
"I came to see you two elders." Gu Qingchen smiled and took her arm, "By the way, I'll let you try some of the new snacks I learned."
Qian Zhenyun opened the food box and placed several exquisite pastries on the stone table.
Chu Ruohan picked up a piece, tasted it, and her eyes lit up.
"Yes, better than the chefs in the mansion."
The family sat in the yard, chatting about family matters, from Gu Qinghong's performance in the court to Zhao Chen'an's newly promulgated national policy. The atmosphere was harmonious.
The setting sun dyes the sky a warm golden color.
Gu Qingchen and Qian Zhenyun said goodbye and left, and the courtyard returned to peace.
Gu Junze took Chu Ruohan's hand, and the two walked slowly along the gravel path.
The evening breeze blows, carrying the fragrance of flowers and plants.
Neither of them spoke, but just stood side by side, watching the afterglow of the setting sun in the sky fill the entire courtyard.
Thinking back now, all those thrilling twists and turns in the past have become vague silhouettes in my memory.
Gu Junze turned his head to look at his wife beside him. There were already a few silver strands on her temples, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes were filled with soft light.
He tightened his grip on her hand.
Chu Ruohan felt the force and turned to look at him, her eyes reflecting the sunset and his figure.
She smiled and he smiled too.
All the past has paved the way for the present moment.
He is still the same him, and she is still the same her.
That's enough.
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