As the man drew closer, Prime Minister Gu looked at her with a smile and said, "Seven days from now will be a rare auspicious day. Would you be willing to recognize me as your godfather on that day, Miss Wei?"
Wei Wei didn't hesitate. Since Jiang Yu had already arranged everything for her, Prime Minister Gu didn't seem to have any objections.
She naturally nodded in agreement.
"It is Wei Wei's good fortune to have a godfather like Prime Minister Gu, and Wei Wei is very willing."
Prime Minister Gu nodded in satisfaction: "Your godfather will arrange your courtyard in the next few days. When that time comes, you can move into the Gu residence with your maid."
Wei Wei was somewhat surprised. It was already quite kind of her to recognize him as her godfather, but now he was even letting her live in the Gu residence.
This made him hesitate for a moment, and he turned to look at Jiang Yu.
Jiang Yu smiled and said, "Since Lord Gu has spoken, what else does Awei have to worry about?"
Watching the two of them working together, Wei Wei lowered her voice and asked Jiang Yu, "What are you planning?"
With a smile in his eyes, Jiang Yu whispered back, "Once things in the palace are settled, I want to marry you."
"How about I let you leave the Gu family in a grand and glorious manner?"
Wei Wei's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly looked up at him.
Seeing his serious expression, which didn't seem like he was joking, a huge sadness suddenly welled up from the depths of my heart.
It seems that all her past worries were just her own petty-mindedness.
The person in front of her truly wanted to marry her openly and honestly.
But she was just a married woman; how could she be a match for him?
As if knowing her worries, Jiang Yu held her hand reassuringly, his gaze intense.
"The young mistress of Loucheng caught a cold on the way and died. The one who is alive is just the adopted daughter of Prime Minister Gu, who has the same name but no relation to her."
"Trust me, everything will be handled."
The warmth of the hand holding hers gradually calmed her heart.
At that moment, her last remaining concerns vanished, her eyes reddened, and she slowly nodded.
Standing behind them, Prime Minister Gu watched the interaction between the two with a rather complicated expression in his eyes.
It's unbelievable! First, his son used every means to marry his youngest wife, and now the seventh prince is willing to do anything to marry the woman he loves.
Are all young people these days so hot-blooded?
He didn't understand; perhaps he really is getting old.
Watching the two of them leave, he sighed and went back to chat with his wife, discussing which courtyard would be the most suitable to be designated.
Although she won't be staying for long, she will eventually become an imperial concubine.
She could also become the Crown Princess, or even, if she were bolder, it wouldn't be impossible.
As the prime minister of a country, the power behind him is not to be underestimated.
If you really support someone, that person will avoid a lot of detours.
——
When Wei Wei brought Xiao Yue'er back to Tonghua Alley, she happened to hear Xiao Qiao'er and Brother Zheng talking.
The two stood under the crooked tree, both with their heads down, not daring to look at each other. They didn't notice that someone had stopped at the door and was now lying motionless outside, eavesdropping.
Zheng's voice sounded rather shy and nervous, and he spoke somewhat haltingly, but anyone could hear the sincerity in his tone.
"Although my family is not wealthy, my parents are alive and well, and they are very easy-going."
"Without brothers, there would be no conflicts between sisters-in-law."
“My father runs a small shop. His income is enough to cover living expenses and he can save some money. It’s not too difficult.”
"My mother told me this morning that the bride price is all ready and asked me when I'm going to marry you..."
"I know it's very offensive to bring this up suddenly, but if I don't say it... I feel very regretful."
"If you share this sentiment... then I will propose marriage to your young lady."
Xiao Qiao'er's face was already flushed, but when she heard him say the last sentence, she suddenly looked up and asked, "What if I don't agree?"
Brother Zheng's face turned pale after hearing this.
He paused for a moment before rousing himself to continue, "If you disagree, I'll ask again later..."
"I'm going to marry you eventually."
Xiao Qiao'er blushed even more upon hearing this. She bit her lip and lowered her voice, "What if my young lady doesn't agree?"
This question stumped Zheng.
"If your young lady doesn't agree... then I'll kneel before her and try to win her over with my sincerity!"
Hearing these silly words, Xiao Qiao'er finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.
“Silly boy, if you encounter a heartless lady, even if you kneel until your legs break, it will be of no use.”
"However, my young lady is very good to me, so she certainly won't make things difficult for me. It's just that she feels sorry for me and is worried that I haven't found a good person."
Brother Zheng breathed a sigh of relief: "I'm a very good person, and I'll always be good to you."
The two of them are getting more and more cheesy with their sweet talk.
Xiao Yue'er exaggeratedly touched her arm and said in a low voice, "I didn't realize that Brother Zheng usually doesn't talk much. Who could stand what he says?"
Wei Wei smiled and quietly shushed him by putting her index finger to the corner of her mouth.
——
During those seven days of waiting, Wei Wei accomplished something significant.
That is, to marry Xiao Qiao'er to Brother Zheng.
After overhearing their conversation that day, Wei Wei made up her mind.
Xiaoqiao has already found her own happiness, and she has no reason to keep her here any longer.
Xiao Qiao'er knelt before her with red eyes, willing to continue serving her closely after marriage.
But the Zheng family are law-abiding citizens, how could she let Xiao Qiao'er continue to work as a maid?
Will the children born in the future be shorter out of nowhere?
"If you can make a living like this, then don't be my slave."
"But don't worry, Miss has no intention of abandoning you."
Wei Wei calmly comforted him, "No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, you must tell me."
“If Brother Zheng treats you badly in the slightest, you must tell me. I will always be your family.”
Xiaoyue'er, her eyes red, also spoke up: "Sister Qiao'er, I wish you a lifetime of happiness. When you have children in the future, I still want to be their godmother."
The scene was so moving that it brought tears to many eyes, and even Leng Pusheng, who was hiding in the shadows, was touched.
The rouge shop should continue to be managed by Xiao Qiao'er; it's unlikely that anyone else could do a satisfactory job.
The only difference is that the monthly profits are no longer entirely handed over to Wei Wei, but are instead split between her and Xiao Qiao'er.
Since Zheng's family had already prepared the betrothal gifts, she set the wedding date for the sixth day.
The dowry was also quite generous.
Besides the courtyard where I live, I also have five hundred taels of silver.
This also led to Xiaoyue'er purchasing many items in the past few days.
It completely filled the entire courtyard.
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