Princess Guo stepped forward to help Mrs. Chu sit down and said with a smile:
"What mother said is that the second brother really kept it a secret. No one knew about it, but he has already accomplished good things."
Princess Shengya is outspoken:
"It's actually faster than Wen Jin and I."
She and Chu Wenjin looked at each other, and there was a sweet smell in the air.
Mrs. Chu sat down amidst the warm greetings of the children and said to Princess Shengya:
"Princess Shengya, although we can't go to Nanyan Kingdom to visit the regent and princess in person, our feelings towards you are the same."
Princess Shengya understood what Mrs. Chu meant.
"Auntie, I understand everything. My father also said that as long as I can live a happy life, he will not care about these false gifts."
Mrs. Chu was pleased. She was afraid that Princess Shengya would make comparisons between her sisters-in-law and feel uncomfortable. Fortunately, Princess Shengya had a cheerful and outgoing personality.
She felt relieved and looked at Chu Wenhong.
"Can you tell me now? What's going on between you and Zhou Ruoxuan?"
After receiving the imperial edict, she didn't even have time to ask in detail, so she counted the betrothal gifts, went to the Minister's Mansion of the Ministry of War, and proposed marriage to Chu Wenhong.
I'm afraid that I'll lose my etiquette and be criticized by the woman. I'm still in the dark about it now.
Chu Wenjin urged:
"Second brother, hurry up and start from the beginning. Don't miss a thing."
Chu Wenhong looked at the family's eagerness for knowledge, and felt that there was a long way to go. He had no choice but to confess honestly.
"The first time I saw Ruoxuan was at the royal hunting ground. At that time, she was wearing a bun and a pink skirt. Although she was not particularly beautiful, she was as pretty as a peach blossom, with a sweet smile.
cute."
Chu Wenjin pinched his chin and nodded.
"So it turns out that there was a plan?"
"Uh-huh." Chu Wenhong cleared his throat, took a sip of tea to relieve his dry mouth, and then continued:
"Later, she and I met several times by chance in the market, and we were just acquaintances. We really had a conversation this time, after the emperor and his sister left the capital."
Mrs. Chu and others listened quietly, which made Chu Wenhong feel uncomfortable, but he had to speak.
"The emperor appointed me to supervise the imperial censor. Due to official duties, I went to the Ministry of War Minister's Mansion several times, and that's when I got to know Ruoxuan."
Chu Wenjin was critical in his words:
"Is it really because of official business? Is it really only a few times?"
Chu Wenhong tried hard to maintain his cold expression.
"really."
Mrs. Chu and others waited for a while and saw that Chu Wenhong had no intention of continuing.
Princess Shengya was enjoying the story, but it stopped suddenly?
"That's it, it's over?"
Chu Wenhong took it for granted.
"Well, we fell in love with each other and that's why we did what we did today. It's that simple."
Chu Wenjin asked:
"What about the details? What did you do in the Ministry of War Minister's Mansion? What did you talk about? Who liked whom first? And when did you decide to commit to each other for life?"
The three female relatives nodded frequently in approval, waiting for Chu Wenhong to explain in more detail.
Chu Wenhong looked at Chu Wenjin carefully and asked.
"Third brother, when did you start to like Princess Shengya? And what method did you use to win Princess Shengya's heart? When you chased Nan Yan, you made up your mind to go to the Regent's Palace.
Did you propose marriage?"
Princess Shengya was originally focused on watching Chu Wenhong's excitement, but unexpectedly she saw the excitement on her own body, and couldn't help but blush slightly.
But she also wanted to know how Chu Wenjin would answer, so she looked at Chu Wenjin.
Chu Wenjin choked. The second brother is indeed a scholar, and his ability to counter an army is very high!
"Uh, mother, sister-in-law, I suddenly remembered that I want to go to Wanzhuangzhai with Shengya to see how the jewelry is. Let's leave first."
Princess Shengya blinked, when did they buy jewelry at Wanzhuangzhai? Why didn't she know?
While thinking, Chu Wenjin had already pulled him out of the house. Madam Chu and Princess Guo were left behind, facing Chu Wenhong.
Princess Guo also stood up slowly.
"Mom, my daughter-in-law is a little tired, so she went back to the house first."
The whole family is here, so it’s okay for her to follow along and listen to the excitement. Where is the sister-in-law, following her mother-in-law to inquire about her brother-in-law’s love affairs?
Mrs. Chu looked at Chu Wenhong and was about to ask again.
Chu Wenhong suddenly exclaimed.
"Oh, it's my son's fault that he forgot to tell his mother something very, very important."
Mrs. Chu was shocked.
"What's so important about your marriage?"
Chu Wenhong said very seriously:
"Mother, sister, she is pregnant."
Mrs. Chu stood up excitedly.
"Is this true?"
Chu Wenhong nodded.
"It's been two months since Doctor Zhang made the diagnosis. It's just that it hasn't been announced yet. The emperor and my sister want to wait until the fetus is three months old and safe before they tell the world, so we'll keep it a secret for the time being."
Mrs. Chu almost cried with joy, how difficult it was to survive in the royal family.
Although the emperor is very fond of Xi'er now, when the three palaces and six courtyards are completed, there is no guarantee who will become his new favorite.
If Xi'er can have a prince by her side, she will have nothing to worry about for the rest of her life.
"Thank God, thank God! Although there is no shortage of anything in the palace, I still have to make some small clothes and quilts for my grandson. I also have to thank the Buddha for his blessing."
Mrs. Chu no longer cares about Chu Wenhong's interesting things.
"You can take care of your own affairs. As long as you sincerely want to live together, be down-to-earth, and support each other, there is nothing more you can ask for, mother."
Mrs. Chu left in a hurry. Chu Wenhong exhaled. This was even more nervous than reporting official business to the emperor.
Mrs. Chu went to offer incense to the Buddha and knelt on the futon.
"Thanks to the blessing of the Buddha, all the sons of the Chu family are going to get married and start a business. My daughter-in-law and daughter are also pregnant, and their marriage will continue."
"Now I just hope that the master and my loyal son can return as soon as possible, and the family can be reunited. Buddha bless, Buddha bless."
Chun Yue, who is beside Mrs. Chu, blocked a knife for Mrs. Chu last time and received a lot of rewards from General Chu. Now she has recovered.
Seeing Mrs. Chu crying with joy, she hurriedly stepped forward to offer her support and comfort.
"Madam, there are great things happening in the house now. The master and the eldest son will definitely be able to return as soon as possible as you wish."
Mrs. Chu nodded, it was indeed a great event. However, the Chu family was at the height of its power and they were promoted too quickly, which always made her feel a little uneasy.
The Chu family has made a lot of money this time. The people in the capital had just watched the excitement of the Chu family's marriage proposal, and before they could disperse, they saw the door of Prince Hao's mansion wide open again.
Prince Hao and Princess Hao got on the carriage, and Prince Jun Zifeng got on the horse.
Behind him, the servants carried the large box tied with red silk, one after another, toward the Ningyuan Hou Mansion.
Jun Zifeng's face was as handsome as Jun Lingyun, but much softer, making countless noble ladies in the capital go crazy for it.
Now that they know that he has an owner, these ladies are not willing to go to the street and want to see for themselves.
Who would have thought that this look would arouse jealousy in my heart.
Such a good man, such a good family background, and such a large number of betrothal gifts all belong to Su Yan from the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion.
How can I not be envious and jealous? My heart is almost bleeding.