Chapter 263 Protecting Her Reputation
The eldest prince's wedding day is coming soon. These days, the talk in Dizhou City is about Gu Ruanci and several princes.
Although the Second Prince was unable to return in time, he did send gifts back from the border, and Gu Yutang did the same.
They had just returned to the border and couldn't come back again in such a short time.
The Mo family was extremely well prepared. Although they had been keeping a low profile over the years, they were not without strength and foundation.
The Chen family’s wedding date was set half a month after the Mo family’s. After all, they were concubines and they couldn’t skip the Mo family’s wedding.
The Empress Dowager was very pleased that she would finally see her first grandson get married.
When she met Lu Enyan, she specifically asked about him and Gu Ruanci.
Lu Enyan did not shirk responsibility and admitted that he was trying to find a way to express his true feelings, but Gu Runci was too career-oriented right now and seemed to be in no mood to talk about it.
"How can a man be as good at his career? This is just a soft word..."
Lu Enyan seemed a little aggrieved, which surprised the Empress Dowager.
But after thinking about it, the Queen Mother smiled.
"That sounds like something that could be said with soft words. After all these years away from home, she's long been accustomed to relying on her own abilities. She's been back in the Imperial State for so long, solving so many problems, yet she's rarely used the power and connections of the Gu family. This kind of ability is unparalleled in the entire Yao Dynasty, even including the daughters of the Great Shun and Great Yu. She's truly surpassed so many men, so how could she easily fall for any one man?"
After hearing this, Lu Enyan's heart was moved.
Yes, for such a wonderful woman, who says she must have a man by her side?
But I just can't let her go in my heart. I want to stay by her side, even if it's just as a friend, someone I can confide in.
Lu Enyan secretly made up his mind that no matter what, he would let Gu Ruanci see his true heart.
From the day he accepted his own death, he no longer expected love to blossom and bear fruit.
It was the appearance of Gu Ruanci that brought color to his gray world, and later filled his life with it.
No matter how difficult the road is, he will never back down.
The Empress Dowager looked at Lu Enyan's determined eyes and nodded secretly in her heart.
She knew that the young man's feelings for Gu Ruanci were genuine.
However, Ruanci is a child who is too deep-minded and too independent. It may not be easy to get into her heart.
But the Empress Dowager also believed that as long as Lu Enyan had enough patience and determination, one day he would win Gu Ruanci's heart.
After all, an outstanding woman like Ruanci deserves someone who treats her sincerely.
"Your father has already told me that he wants to send Wenxue to the palace to learn the rules and regulations and keep me company. I have handed the matter over to the nanny in charge. Since she wants to learn, I will not stop her. She is indeed lacking in education. As for keeping me company, forget it."
Lu Enyan smiled sarcastically: "Concubine Wen is not in favor now. If we don't think of a solution, it will be really dangerous."
The Queen Mother continued, "Over the years, I haven't asked too much of them for your father's sake. Now it seems I've really spoiled Wen Xue."
Lu Enyan did not answer. He did not care about the affairs of Lu Ennan and Lu Wenxue.
Even if they are your blood brothers and sisters.
Seeing his lack of attitude, the Queen Mother said, "Your father isn't as concerned as before. He probably truly feels sorry for your mother. I know it's a bit unfair to say this now, but he is my son and your father after all. When he asked to marry your mother, he was also passionate. It was because of a misunderstanding that we were wrong for so many years. You and your mother have the right not to forgive him, but I can't just ignore him."
Lu Enyan immediately said, "Grandmother, I understand. We will always remember your care for me and my mother over the years."
The grandfather and grandson did not talk about Lu Wenxue anymore. It was not a very important matter anyway.
"I heard Ruanci has already opened a convenient pharmacy, and because of that, she's offended quite a few people. If you're able, you should protect her and help her deal with the dirty stuff that's happened later. For so many years, in the medicinal materials business, too many people have relied on those gray incomes to enrich their lives. If it's suddenly cut off, they'll always hold a grudge."
Lu Enyan nodded slightly, his expression solemn: "Don't worry, Grandmother, I know what to do. Since Soft Words has this intention and is working for the welfare of the people, I will naturally support them with all my strength. As for those villains, I will not let them succeed."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager smiled with relief. "I'm relieved that you think so. Ruanci is a girl with a strong character, great abilities, and numerous identities. If you two can be together, I will naturally be happy. However, if Ruanci has no interest in you, you must protect her reputation and not affect her future marriage."
Lu Enyan was stunned for a moment, then reacted.
Yes, Gu Ruanci doesn’t have to choose herself.
A woman like her deserves all the good men.
"Grandson knows."
The Queen Mother knew he was upset and explained, "Survival is not easy for women. Even a heroine like Ruanci will face immense criticism if her reputation is damaged... You are a man, and a member of the royal family, so you won't have to worry about your future. Therefore, I must be even more attentive to Ruanci's protection. As for whether you two are destined to be together, that's not for me to decide."
Lu Enyan calmly accepted the Empress Dowager's defense of Gu Ruanci, knowing in his heart that this was all he should do.
Before the eldest prince got married, Prince Duan finally stuffed Lu Wenxue into the palace.
As expected, the Empress Dowager threw her directly to the disciplinary nanny and rarely saw her on weekdays.
This made Lu Wenxue feel very disappointed, but she did not dare to order the disciplinary nanny around, after all, they represented the Empress Dowager.
Just as Concubine Wen had guessed before, the disciplinary nanny was quite strict with her.
Lu Wenxue was unwilling at first and often wanted to resist, but she managed to endure it.
Although she has made good progress in playing the piano over the years, she has not put much effort into the rules and etiquette.
Now she had to start from scratch. No matter how uncomfortable she was, she gritted her teeth and kept silent in order to gain the Empress Dowager's respect and get close to her.
The disciplinary nanny told her on the first day that since she had entered the palace to learn the rules, she should forget that she was a county lady.
The day before the eldest prince's wedding, she got a vacation and met the Queen Mother as she wished.
"Wen Xue pays respect to the Empress Dowager..."
Now, she has been able to act very decently and behave properly.
After all, I learned these things when I was a child, but I never took them seriously.
The Queen Mother looked at her and said, "That's a good rule. This is the demeanor of a royal lady."
Lu Wenxue was very proud and took the opportunity to say, "Grandmother, I actually have something to ask of you..."
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