Chapter 138 Gu and Wu get engaged
"Brother, can you see if I have grown taller?"
Gu Yuxuan pestered Gu Yutang who had just returned from the palace.
Gu Yutang is only twenty-one years old, but he is already a veteran of the battlefield. After all, he has been guarding Dayao with his father and mother at the border since he was a child. Now he has taken over his father's position and continues to contribute his youth to Dayao.
He was a well-built man, his face etched with a steeliness etched by the wind and sand, and a toughness imprinted by a sense of responsibility. He looked incredibly reassuring. And his calloused hands truly fulfilled every girl's fantasy of a military man.
"Of course, you are growing up now."
Gu Yutang answered Gu Yuxuan's questions seriously and without any annoyance.
Afterwards, he specifically asked Gu Ruanci, "Little sister, is everything okay after returning home?"
"I'm fine, big brother, welcome home."
Gu Yutang did not deliberately make things sentimental, because they had always been a family, and it did not start when Gu Ruanci came back.
"I seem to have lost weight and become darker..."
Zhuang Hefeng couldn't help but mutter something.
"Mother, is it possible that after my little sister returned, you were in such a good mood that you ate more and gained weight, and your skin became whiter, making your son look darker and thinner? Don't worry, everything is fine at the border. The soldiers are not suffering as much as before, and there are enough military supplies. Da Shun is also at peace for the time being."
Gu Yutang knew what Zhuang Hefeng was worried about. After all, the difficulties they faced at the border back then were not only from Da Shun, but also from within the court.
It is most accurate only when someone you know stabs you.
"He's already a general. If he gets fat, how can he set an example for his soldiers? As long as he's safe, that's all that matters."
Although Gu Congyun said this, his eyes were always looking at Gu Yutang's whole body.
Gu Yutang turned around and let them examine him, saying, "Mother, look, your son has definitely lost weight."
"Okay, go take a shower and change into some light clothes, then we can talk."
Zhuang Hefeng was afraid that he would start crying if he continued talking.
Gu Yutang left first, and the Gu family members wanted to go over and see if there was anything they needed help with.
"Husband, you should go. A grown-up son avoids his mother. It's not convenient for me to check if he has any new injuries..."
Zhuang Hefeng couldn't help but said something.
"good……"
After hearing this, Gu Congyun immediately responded.
Gu Ruanci took the opportunity to take out the scar removal cream she had developed and gave it to Gu Yuxuan.
"Yuxuan, go with father and apply this to any scars you see on big brother's body. Then leave this for big brother."
Gu Yuxuan immediately asked, "Can all scars be cured?"
"Almost. It takes too long. The wounds are too deep and need time. The others are easy."
Gu Ruanci did not make any big promises to avoid disappointing others.
"Okay, I'll go right away."
When the news of Gu Yutang's return to the Gu family spread, people came to visit again in an endless stream.
Even Wu Lihuan came over in person and talked with Gu Yutang about the customs and practices of the border area.
The Gu family didn't say anything at the time. The next day, they took Gu Yutang to the Wu family after getting dressed.
Gu Yutang did not hesitate and proposed marriage to himself. He admitted that he had been at the border for many years and it was indeed not easy for him to return to Dizhou. However, he promised that he would be devoted to Wu Yixuan and would not take a concubine in this life.
In fact, both families had already known about this marriage for a long time, and they were just waiting for Gu Yutang to come in person.
Wu Yixuan didn't mind Gu Yutang's current responsibilities. After all, someone had to sacrifice.
Moreover, she has a very good relationship with Gu Ruanci. If she becomes her sister-in-law, they can meet every day and do things they both like together.
The news of the engagement between the Gu and Wu families spread quickly. After the emperor heard about it, he specially sent someone to send a gift of congratulations, and also to warn others not to try to fabricate words that the powerful alliance would affect the government.
The palace banquet was originally prepared to welcome Gu Yutang. Now that Gu Yutang has returned for a few days, the palace banquet can naturally begin.
The Zhou family has been very quiet these days, and Zhou Yuqi has locked himself in his room all day.
After that day, he fell into this state, fighting with himself.
There were two thoughts in his mind that kept fighting for his consciousness. One was telling him not to think about those things and just live his life the same way as before, as everything was going smoothly anyway. The other was telling him to feel guilty and in pain, and to apologize to his biological sister Gu Ruanci.
That was the only relative his mother left them. His mother had done so much silently, but they drove her away in that way. They deserved to die and should be compensated.
This struggle has made him unable to eat or sleep, and he doesn't want to see Zhou Qinzhu.
He felt even more uncomfortable when he thought about how he had given Zhou Qinzhu all the favor that should have been given to his own sister over the years.
The other members of the Zhou family were also in a bad mood. Nothing good had happened in the Zhou family recently. They were even not enthusiastic about finding the Little Medical Fairy.
People from other mansions have begun to distance themselves from the Zhou family, and even the Ye family rarely comes over. However, Lu Wenxue is still as enthusiastic towards Zhou Qinzhu as ever.
The engagement had just happened, and she went to tell the Zhou family the news.
"Qinzhu, what do you think makes Wu Yixian worthy of the Duke of Shou? She has been an orphan since childhood, and her family is small. Moreover, if you marry her, you have to abide by the rules of the Wu family and cannot take concubines in the future. She is the Duke of Shou, and he himself is a general. There are so many people who want to be his concubines, but because of Wu Yixian, all their hopes are gone."
Zhou Qinzhu was envious. Even if she could successfully marry a prince in the future, based on the current status of the Zhou family, she might not be able to become the principal wife, unless it was the third prince born by her aunt.
But now, although my aunt seems to be in favor, she has offended the emperor because of the previous incident, and the third prince is probably far from that position.
With the two legitimate sons born to the Queen, the Third Prince had little hope.
"Qinzhu, if you ask me, you are more suitable to marry into a higher class than Wu Yixian..."
Lu Wenxue spoke quickly and directly.
"Wu Yixuan is the daughter of the Prime Minister, after all. She comes from a very high family. Even if she were to be married to a prince, she would be the principal wife... But it's me. You've seen the state of the Zhou family now..."
Lu Wenxue took her hand and said, "Why are you so stupid? With your Zhou family's relationship with the royal family, is it difficult for you to marry a prince? As long as you become the prince's principal wife, no matter who it is, Wu Yixian or Gu Ruanci, they will all pay their respects to you in the future..."
Seeing the anticipation in Zhou Qinzhu's eyes, Lu Wenxue said, "The palace banquet is coming soon, you should cherish the opportunity. To tell you the truth, it's not just Gu Yutang who's coming this time, the Second Prince is back too..."
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