Chapter 111: Let her be your prince's consort
Lu Enyan didn't answer immediately, but asked, "Does the Imperial Grandmother feel that with her by her side, her grandson's health will be protected?"
The Queen Mother did not hide it. "I do have this thought. The main reason is that you admire her personality. It would be more comfortable to get along with her. I know that because of your illness over the years, you hate wasting time communicating with those clumsy people. This Gu Ruanci satisfies me in every aspect. Of course, the most important thing is her medical skills."
"Even if this matter is in front of her, there is no need for me to hide it. She is so smart that she will surely guess it."
"The Shouguo Mansion has been thrust into the spotlight because of Zhang Jian's situation. Some have previously suggested that the Shouguo Mansion's high status and the power bestowed upon it by the Emperor have made it difficult for the Ministry of War to control it. This isn't a good thing, and now this argument has resurfaced. A marriage like yours would provide them with additional security."
After hearing this, Lu Enyan said directly, "Grandmother, my uncle won't be easily coerced by these court officials. After all, there are still core forces in the court who don't oppose Duke Shou's rule. Besides, everyone knows what happened to Zhang Jian this time. Duke Shou's Mansion did nothing wrong, and it wasn't even bullying. We were almost bullied by those people."
"As for the Chaoyang County Princess's medical skills, my grandson naturally admires them. After all, he has witnessed miracles with his own eyes. However, it would be unfair to keep her by my side according to the Empress Dowager's wishes, and my grandson does not want to do that."
"Her biological mother had no choice but to marry Zhou Zhili. The only time she had freedom was after she took her away from the Zhou family. Gu Ruanci was a woman with her own pursuits and ambitions. When she proposed a partnership with her grandson, she didn't feel inferior or tentative at all. She knew how valuable her medical skills were."
"For a woman like this, my granddaughter thinks it would be more appropriate for her to find someone who shares her feelings."
After hearing this, the Queen Mother asked again, "How do you know that person is not you?"
"Then let's wait until our grandson and she have a mutual understanding."
Lu Enyan was a little dazed for a moment. For so many years, his mind had been focused on intelligence. After all, his life was limited, and he wanted to do something to prove that he had been there.
Now that his mentality has changed, Gu Runci is the first woman who has broken into his life with her own ability, and she is also a remarkable woman. Just now, Gu Runci's profile in the sunlight was really shining in his mind.
Seeing Lu Enyan's serious expression, the Queen Mother said, "Since you think so, I won't force you. As for Princess Chaoyang, I know she has a strong and stubborn personality. Talking about marriage with her rashly would be a burden to her. Grandmother's desire to help you recover is genuine, but it's also a bit selfish, so I'm leaning towards you a little, but I will still respect her."
"Even if you agree today, if she insists on not agreeing, I won't make it difficult for her."
"Grandmother, once you open your mouth, it will be a burden for them no matter how you refuse."
Lu Enyan reminded him, keeping a clear mind.
The Queen Mother already understood what was going on. She said, "It's all up to you. Let nature take its course."
Although Lu Enyan felt that the phrase "let it be" was a bit awkward, he did not correct it in the end.
After Gu Ruanci left, she met someone she didn't want to see on her way out of the palace.
Zhou Yuzhi had just returned from following the imperial physician Zhang Songming after taking the pulse of Concubine Rong Zhou Zhixia.
Seeing Gu Ruanci, Zhou Yuzhi snorted coldly.
The man next to him, Zhang Songming, who was as famous as Zang Jizhi, looked at her seriously and saluted her.
"I greet the Princess Chaoyang."
"I believe this is Doctor Zhang. Nice to meet you."
Gu Ruanci did not dodge and responded openly.
Seeing her like this, Zhou Yuzhi deliberately asked, "What are you doing in the palace? Are you here to complain to the Empress Dowager again?"
Gu Ruanci said directly: "It's not me who gave my grandmother the wrong medicine and caused her tragic death. Why should I suffer?"
This sentence directly hit Zhou Yuzhi's most vulnerable spot, and he exploded.
"Gu Ruanci, the dead are the greatest. No matter how much you deny it, she is still your grandmother! It's fine that you didn't attend the funeral, pay your respects, or observe mourning, but you actually spoke in such a tone. Are you still human?"
Zhou Yuzhi's sudden excitement caught Zhang Songming next to him by surprise.
However, his soft words were completely ineffective, and the response he received made him extremely furious.
"She's not my grandmother. She hasn't been since my mother and I left the Zhou family. Do you not understand what people say or do you have trouble remembering things? If she died and I really went to the funeral, would you agree to laugh and gloat at the funeral? You are so excited, are you right? Did I say it right? Did that old immortal really die from the fake medicine you got? I heard..."
"Shut up! Grandma didn't feel any pain before she died. She passed away peacefully!" Zhou Yuzhi knew that he must not admit this.
Seeing how excited he was, Gu Ruanci was too lazy to pay attention to him anymore.
"The Princess of Chaoyang County is indeed eloquent. I admire her."
Zhang Songming spoke from the side, his tone was not respectful, and could even be said to be a bit gloomy.
Gu Ruanci knew that capable people usually had some personality.
"That's right. Otherwise, there's no way we could maintain the reputation of the Shouguo Mansion under your cousin's false accusations. Doctor Zhang, you're such a skilled doctor, didn't you notice your cousin had wolf disease all these years?"
Gu Ruanci's words made Zhang Songming hesitate for a moment.
"What does the county lady mean?"
"My father supported him so much, and he turned against me. Isn't he a complete ungrateful person? Take what Doctor Zhang said just now as a sincere compliment. I just hope Doctor Zhang won't sympathize with your cousin. After all, you chose your own path, and where you end up depends on your strength and conscience."
"By the way, I haven't congratulated Imperial Doctor Zhang on his talented disciple yet. His legacy will surely have a successor in the future. This is cause for celebration."
After Gu Ruanci finished speaking, he ignored the two people and left.
Nongchun and Zangxia walked past Zhou Yuzhi with their heads held high with pride. They felt so relieved by what they had just heard.
Zhou Yuzhi looked at Gu Ruanci's back and was still sulking.
"If a doctor can't control his emotions, he won't be able to concentrate on diagnosing the patient. If he takes the wrong pulse or prescribes the wrong medicine, it will be a disaster. Yuzhi, do you remember what I told you?"
"Master, I will remember this."
Zhou Yuzhi was still angry in his heart, but his expression had returned to calm.
When Gu Ruanci returned home, Zhuang Hefeng asked her to come over, saying that the Wen family had invited her to a banquet three days later.
"Hasn't the imperial court decided who will succeed the Minister of War? The Wen family holding a banquet now is a rather delicate time..."
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