freenovelworld Chapter 436 Amidst the playful revelry under the moonlight, another joyous occasion arrives at the G
Chapter 436 Amidst the playful revelry under the moonlight, another joyous occasion arrives at the G
The wedding banquet lasted until evening before gradually dispersing.
The courtyard regained some tranquility, with only the soft rustling of maids and servants clearing away the cups, plates, and bowls.
Chu Ruohan and Chu Yueshu personally escorted Chu's parents to the gate of the mansion, and only after watching their carriage drive away did they turn around and walk back.
"Your parents have gone back, you should get some rest too," Chu Ruohan said to Chu Yueshu. "You've been busy all day, the baby in your belly must be tired too."
Chu Yueshu took her sister's arm and gently shook her head: "It's alright, sister. It's you who's really worried a lot about Doctor Qian's marriage." As she spoke, she gave a small yawn.
Chu Ruohan smiled and said, "It's a family matter, there's no need to worry about it."
The two walked side by side under the corridor. As night deepened, the lanterns under the corridor emitted a soft glow.
As they reached a corner where several wintersweet trees were planted, Chu Yueshu suddenly let out a soft "Eh," tugged at Chu Ruohan's sleeve, and gestured towards a spot not far away.
Chu Ruohan followed her gaze and saw that under the dim lamplight, beside the sparse shadows of the plum trees, Yu Ling was talking to a tall man, who was none other than Qin Fang.
Because of the distance, it was impossible to hear what they were talking about, but it was clear that Qin Fang took out a flat wooden box about the size of a palm from his pocket and handed it to Yu Ling.
Yu Ling took the box, a slightly embarrassed smile on her face. She then took out a purse from her sleeve, intending to hand it to Qin Fang.
Qin Fang waved his hand repeatedly, said a few words seriously, and firmly declined.
Seeing this, Yu Ling stopped insisting, put the purse back, looked down at the wooden box in her hand, then looked up at Qin Fang and said something, her smile deepening.
Qin Fang cupped his hands in greeting, gave a few more instructions, and then turned and left, his back view upright and composed.
Yu Ling stood there, watching him turn the corner and disappear from sight before turning around and walking towards the servants' quarters, holding the wooden box.
The two sisters exchanged a glance and tacitly remained silent. Once Yuling had walked away, Chu Yueshu asked curiously in a low voice, "Sister, wasn't that Qin Fang? What did he give Yuling?"
Chu Ruohan looked in the direction where Qin Fang disappeared and said thoughtfully, "Judging from the style of that box, it's probably rouge and face powder brought back by the caravan from the south last time, or some other little trinkets for girls. It must have been Yuling who asked him to buy it for her."
"Yu Ling wanted to give him money, but he refused?" Chu Yueshu recalled the scene just now. "Qin Fang seems to be honest and reliable, not the kind of person who would be greedy for small gains."
Chu Ruohan nodded slightly, her tone carrying a hint of approval: "Yes, after my wet nurse passed away, he has been in charge of managing all the shops that came with my dowry. The accounts are clear, the business is well-managed, and he is indeed an upright person who is very reliable in his work."
A thought struck her: she remembered how she had been looking for a partner for Yuling, but she always felt that something was missing, and she hadn't been able to settle on anyone.
Yu Ling was her dowry maid. Although she was a servant, they were like sisters. Chu Ruohan naturally cared about her marriage.
“I was originally thinking of finding a good marriage for Yuling,” Chu Ruohan said softly, turning to look at her sister. “After looking around, I still don’t feel quite satisfied. Yueshu, what do you think of Qin Fang?”
Upon hearing this, Chu Yueshu's eyes lit up slightly. After a moment's thought, she said, "Qin Fang? I think he's quite good! Sister, look, he's steady in his work and honest and kind."
"Yu Ling is calm and gentle, with a delicate mind. The two of them seem quite well-matched if they were together."
She paused, then added, "Besides, Qin Fang is the wet nurse's son. We know him inside and out, and his character is absolutely trustworthy. If Yu Ling marries him, she won't suffer any grievances in the future."
Listening to her sister's analysis, Chu Ruohan felt even more that Qin Fang was a suitable candidate, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.
“That’s what I think too. Yuling has been with me for so many years and has been loyal to me. I always want to find her a good home that she can truly rely on.”
"Then you'd better start making plans soon, sister." Chu Yueshu winked mischievously. "Qin Fang seems like a good one too. Don't let someone else beat you to it."
Chu Ruohan was amused by her and gently patted her: "You silly girl. There's no rush. After we're done with this busy period, I'll find a suitable opportunity to first find out what Yuling herself thinks, and also see if Qin Fang is interested."
"These kinds of things should always be done with mutual consent."
“Yes, what you say is right, sister.” Chu Yueshu nodded in agreement. “If the two of them can really get together, that would be a wonderful thing.”
The two sisters were talking when they reached the fork in the road, and then they went back to their respective courtyards to rest.
Inside the new house, red candles burned brightly, filling the room with a joyous atmosphere.
As soon as Song Ruyan entered the room, she couldn't wait to reach out and remove the elaborate pearl and jade phoenix crown from her head, muttering, "Oh dear, I'm so suffocated, this thing is so heavy to wear."
She quickly removed all the glittering ornaments, casually placed them on the dressing table, and let out a long sigh of relief.
Dr. Qian followed behind her, looking at her unpretentious manner with a gentle smile in his eyes.
He silently walked to the washstand, added some hot water, took a clean cloth, soaked it, wrung it out, and walked to Song Ruyan's side: "Come on, wipe your face first to relieve your fatigue."
Song Ruyan didn't stand on ceremony. She took the handkerchief and wiped her face haphazardly a few times, immediately feeling much refreshed.
She looked at her rosy cheeks in the bronze mirror, then turned to the refined and handsome Dr. Qian beside her, grinned, and asked casually, "Hey, Dr. Qian, do you regret marrying a 'she-devil' like me?"
Dr. Qian was carefully collecting the jewelry she had removed when he heard this. He paused, turned around, and looked at her intently.
He reached out and gently took Song Ruyan's hand, which was resting on her knee. Her hands, which had calluses on her fingertips from years of martial arts practice, were warm and strong.
“Ruyan,” Dr. Qian’s voice was low and gentle, his eyes filled with deep affection, as if they were brimming with an unmelting pool of honey, “You are not a shrew, you are the light in my life. To marry you is the greatest fortune of my life, how could I possibly regret it?”
As he gazed at her so intently and listened to his straightforward words of love, even Song Ruyan, who was usually so forthright, couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. She was unusually shy, but she still tried to be tough.
"You know how to talk. But let me tell you, if you ever dare to bully me again, I won't let you get away with it!"
Dr. Qian chuckled and tightened his grip on her hand: "With my small frame, do you think I can bully you? You could knock me down in one move. I'd be foolish enough to mess with you."
Song Ruyan raised her chin high, "At least you have some self-awareness."
"Although I don't know kung fu, but..." Doctor Qian paused, then continued, "From now on, with me here, I will do everything in my power to protect you and ensure you live a carefree life."
Hearing this, Song Ruyan felt a warmth in her heart, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile. She grabbed Doctor Qian's hand and shook it vigorously: "You said it yourself! A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!"
"Yes, what's done is done." Doctor Qian nodded solemnly.