Yu Rou: "Mother, don't overthink it. The prince and I are fine. Those are just groundless rumors."
Wang Shi refused to believe it. "For all these days, the Crown Prince hasn't said anything. If you say nothing happened, I won't believe you. Jiaojiao, tell me what you really think. What are your plans if the Crown Prince really breaks off the engagement?"
Yu Rou said, "Mother, don't worry, the prince won't cancel the engagement."
"real?"
"Really." Yu Rou said firmly.
"Hey, what about Prince Guangcheng? I think he seems to be very attentive to you. Look at all the gifts in this room. These gifts were sent in today with great fanfare. I'm afraid that everyone in the capital will know about it. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will definitely know about it soon." Wang's face was full of worry.
"The prince is just in a momentary mood. He will forget about me in a few days." Yu Rou comforted.
Although Wang Shi didn't quite believe Yu Rou's words, she had to admit that Yu Rou gave her a reassurance, which made her tense nerves relax a little.
Wang sighed, "Oh, well, I hope so."
Yu Rou: "Mom, I have to go out tomorrow. I plan to visit Mr. Guhe, the one I told you about last time."
She was originally worried that she only had one painting by Master Zhang Wenxuan and was missing the other one, and she didn't know if she could succeed. Unexpectedly, the Prince of Guangcheng came to her rescue and sent the painting.
It would be a good opportunity to send them to Mr. Guhe together tomorrow. If Mr. Guhe agrees to her request, she will have to thank Prince Guangcheng very much.
"If they don't want to, don't force them. You can find a way yourself." Wang was very satisfied to see that she really cared about her brother, but she was afraid that she would not be able to do it after she said it, so she was embarrassed to say it and forced herself.
"I know."
Wang thought for a moment, frowned, and said, "Mother, I still think it's inappropriate. It's not good for a girl like you to go out in public to meet a man. It was fine in the past, but now if people find out, they'll start gossiping. I'd better send someone."
Yu Rou had no choice but to say, "I'll go there tomorrow and return after giving the gift. I'll ride in the carriage and wear a veil so no one can see me."
"Okay, when the teacher comes, you can learn from him. I will also find you a few female teachers who can teach you music, chess, calligraphy and painting." Wang secretly hoped that her daughter could learn more talents.
She had heard about Yu Rou's big splash at the palace banquet a long time ago. When the noble ladies saw her, they praised her for being so lucky to have given birth to a smart and beautiful daughter, and to have her engaged to the prince.
Women's education has always been given great attention in the Da'an Dynasty, and the women's schools in the capital are getting better and better. These women's schools teach not only classics, history, poetry, and music, but also music, chess, calligraphy, painting, women's virtues, needlework, etc.
The daughters of the prominent families in the capital were taught poetry, books, etiquette, music, chess, calligraphy and painting from a young age, and entered girls' schools when they turned thirteen.
If Yu Rou could become the Crown Princess like those noble ladies, she wouldn't be gossiped about. If the Crown Prince ascends the throne, she will have to be the mother of the country. It would be bad if she didn't have some talent.
In the past, Yu Rou was unwilling to learn, but now that she is willing to spend time and effort to ask a teacher for help, she must have changed her mind.
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The next day, Yu Rou took the two paintings and knocked on the door to ask for a meeting. She was wearing a veil, and her face could not be seen clearly under the gauze, but the servant still remembered Yu Rou's voice.
"The gentleman is entertaining guests, so I'm afraid it's inconvenient for him to see you."
Haitang frowned and said, "Why are there guests again? Miss, our luck is so bad."
Yu Rou shook her head to signal her not to say anything more. She looked at the servant and said, "It's okay. Please help pass this to the master."
The servant took the two scrolls Haitang handed him and asked, "What is this?"
"It's a gift for you, sir." Yu Rou said with a smile, "Thank you for your help. Please tell you that I sincerely want to see you."
"Please wait a moment, sir. I will go and report to them," said the servant.
After the servant entered, Haitang whispered, "Miss, are you really waiting here? What if the gentleman still disagrees?"
"Well, don't worry, you will see him." Yu Rou was not worried.
Sure enough, after a while, the servant came out and said, "The master said you should come in."
Yu Rou nodded, told the coachman to stop the carriage at the corner of the alley, and then followed the servant into Fuyunju.
As you enter the door, you will see a bluestone path. In the northwest corner are two large trees with lush branches and leaves. In the southeast corner is a field of medicinal herbs, fruits and vegetables, which occupy most of the yard. There is also a flower stand covered with green vines.
After passing through a small door, there is another empty courtyard, which is decorated in a very elegant style. There are stone tables and stone pillars. The ground and shelves are full of drying medicinal herbs and tea leaves. The air is filled with a fresh fragrance.
There were two people sitting at the stone table, one of whom was Qin Shen, whom Yu Rou also knew. He was dressed casually today, in a dark green robe. He looked a little thin, with delicate features. The expression on his face was the same as that day at the palace banquet, cold and calm.
The other person sitting opposite Qin Shen looked to be in his forties, and should be Mr. Gu He.
Qin Shen and Mr. Guhe were admiring the two scrolls. Mr. Guhe's face was full of joy, and it was obvious that he was very satisfied with the gift.
Yu Rou felt relieved.
"Sir, a guest is coming." The servant boy reminded, interrupting the conversation between Qin Shen and Mr. Guhe.
They both turned around at the same time and saw Yu Rou.
Yu Rou smiled and lifted the veil, revealing her stunning face.
"My name is Yu Rou, nice to meet you, sir." Yu Rou bowed.
The servant boy standing nearby stared at Yu Rou's face with his eyes wide open.
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