Chapter 374: Forming a caravan, the caravan will become her eyes...
Ever since Du Ruoling's unusual visit that day, Chu Ruohan discovered that Princess Anping seemed to have changed her personality.
She went to the general's mansion every day, and each time she brought different gifts.
Chu Ruohan was also fed up with it, so she simply disappeared and asked her to go find Gu Chengan directly.
That morning, Chu Ruohan was sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard, basking in the warm sunshine.
A brightly colored parrot perched on the wooden stand beside her, chirping from time to time.
This was the pet she raised after moving into the general's mansion. It not only helped her relieve boredom, but also became her "poison taster."
"Madam, Madam!" The parrot tilted its head and imitated the voice of Chu Ruohan's maid Yuling.
Chu Ruohan smiled and gently stroked the parrot's feathers, broke off a small piece of cake from the plate beside her, and put it to the parrot's mouth.
"You are so lucky. You have delicious food every day." Chu Ruohan said softly as she watched the parrot pecking at the pastries.
Since she became pregnant, she has become extremely cautious. She will feed all the food she eats to the parrot first, and will only eat it herself after it is safe.
Soon, Yuling came hurriedly, holding an exquisite food box in her hand.
"Young Madam, Princess Anping has sent us something again today," Yuling said, placing the food box on the stone table beside her. "It's preserves from Zuixianlou in the east of the city."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ruohan didn't even glance at the food box, but simply responded indifferently: "As usual."
This has become a tacit understanding between them.
In her opinion, Du Ruoling was too crazy, and many of her actions were incomprehensible...
Chu Ruohan was always wary of anything she sent and never used it lightly.
"Yes." Yuling accepted the order and was about to leave with the food box.
"Wait," Chu Ruohan suddenly said, "What about the princess? She wants to see me again?"
Yuling shook her head: "The princess said that it's enough to deliver the gift. Today she went directly to find the second young master."
Chu Ruohan frowned slightly, which has become the norm in recent days.
Every time, Du Ruoling would politely send someone to deliver the gift to her under the pretext of delivering it, and then she would go straight to Gu Chengan's courtyard.
Although Gu Cheng'an repeatedly said he didn't want to see her, Du Ruoling didn't care at all and continued to do as she pleased.
Strangely, Du Ruoling was no longer as noisy as before. She just stood quietly outside Gu Cheng'an's courtyard for a while, and left calmly after hearing the rejection.
Day after day, without interruption.
"I understand." Chu Ruohan sighed softly and stood up to go back to her room. Haitang's voice came again.
"Young Madam, Qin Fang requests an audience."
Chu Ruohan's eyes lit up, and she quickly patted the pastry crumbs off her hands, then took a handkerchief and wiped them carefully.
"Let him in."
Not long after, Qin Fang strode into the courtyard and bowed to Chu Ruohan: "Young Madam, how are you?"
"Qin Fang, how are the preparations for the caravan going?"
Chu Ruohan gestured for him to sit down and poured him a cup of tea.
"Thank you, young lady."
Qin Fang took out a map, unfolded it on the stone table, and pointed his finger at the border between Eastern Jin and Zheng State.
"Madam, after careful investigation, I discovered that the silk and tea of the Eastern Jin Dynasty are extremely popular in Zheng State. Zheng State has a dry and cold climate, which is not suitable for growing tea trees, but their nobles love to drink tea."
"In addition," Qin Fang's finger moved across the map, "Zheng State is rich in jade and horses. If we can purchase them from them and transport them back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, we will surely make a huge profit..."
Chu Ruohan listened carefully and nodded from time to time.
Her eyes followed Qin Fang's fingers as they moved across the map.
"Here," Qin Fang pointed to another place, "we can go around here. This place is very close to Liang State."
"Although it's just a small country, it's rich in medicinal herbs and spices. Their 'Purple Cloud Grass' is especially valuable. It's said to have the effect of calming the fetus and nourishing the mind, and is extremely rare in the Eastern Jin market."
Hearing the word "pregnancy protection", Chu Ruohan couldn't help but touch her slightly bulging belly, and a hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes.
"Qin Fang, you've thought it through very carefully." Chu Ruohan looked at him approvingly. "Let's do as you say."
"When forming a caravan for the first time, the scale doesn't need to be too large. It's better to test the waters first."
"Don't worry, Madam. I have already found several experienced merchants and escorts who will definitely ensure the safety of the caravan."
After Qin Fang left, Chu Ruohan gently stroked her abdomen with a faint smile on her face.
Purple cloud grass, which can calm the fetus and nourish the mind, is indeed a good choice.
The caravan can also bring a lot of information...not just Yun Ge'er's, the merchants' sense of smell is sharper than others.
This caravan will become her eyes...
Just as she was thinking about the caravan, a familiar sound of footsteps was heard outside the yard.
"The general is back." Yuling reported happily.
Chu Ruohan's eyes lit up and she quickly stood up, wanting to go forward, but Gu Junze took a step ahead and gently supported her with his big hands.
"Slow down, don't rush."
Gu Junze's eyes were filled with pity, and he whispered, "Be careful, kid."
Allen Chu's face flushed, and she rolled her eyes at him softly: "It's only been a few months, you're being too cautious."
Gu Junze didn't think so. He held her arm, helped her back to the inner room, and asked her to sit down without any explanation.
"Why are you back so early today?"
Gu Junze moved closer to Chu Ruohan, his eyes falling on her slightly parted lips, his voice low and gentle: "I miss you."
The voice was like a lingering spring breeze, causing Chu Ruohan's heart to tremble.
Before she could respond, Gu Junze's lips had already gently landed on her neck, and his warm breath followed, stirring up a slight shudder.
"Don't..." Chu Ruohan pushed his shoulder, but her grip softened unconsciously, "It's broad daylight, you are not serious."
Gu Junze raised his head with a hint of cunning in his eyes. He stroked her cheek with one hand and covered her slightly bulging belly with the other hand, his eyes full of doting.
"What does it mean to be indecent? Will General's wife teach me?" He raised the corners of his lips slightly, deliberately teasing her.
Two red clouds appeared on Chu Ruohan's face, her eyes flashed, and she reached out and gently twisted his arm.
"You're still talking nonsense. You're a general, I dare not teach you." She pretended to be serious, but could not hide the smile in her eyes.
Seeing her like this, Gu Junze's heart moved, and he couldn't help but move forward again and kiss her on the forehead.
"It doesn't matter whether you teach me or not. I just know that my wife has taken my heart away."
Gu Junze held her hand gently, his eyes full of sincerity, "I used to be alone and never thought there was anything wrong with it. Now that I have you and a child, I always want to go home earlier and see you earlier."
Chu Ruohan felt warm in her heart and interlocked her fingers with his, but she spoke in a teasing tone.
"I always thought you were a gentleman of integrity. When did you become a slick playboy?"
"Anything is fine, as long as you like it..."
The sun was shining brightly outside, casting golden shadows through the window lattice.
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