newbobooks Chapter 356 Mother, Yun'er will take care of you in your old age
Chapter 356 Mother, Yun'er will take care of you in your old age
"Perfect timing! Your aunt and Yingqing are getting married the day after tomorrow. You've come just in time for the big celebration! Double happiness!"
When the topic of marriage came up, Chu Yueshu blushed and gave her mother a reproachful glare.
Then she bent down and teased Yun-ge'er: "Yes, Yun-ge'er, how about being a little flower boy for your aunt?"
Yun-ge'er's big eyes darted around, and his little head shook like a rattle drum.
"My aunt is getting married? Then let's watch the excitement and head back to Zheng!"
He broke free from Gu Junze's embrace, jumped to the ground, and gestured with his little hands.
"Zheng is so much fun! The palace is so much bigger than here, there's a racecourse, and a huge garden just for me to play in! My brother is so good to me, he does everything I want!"
"Father, Mother, take Xuan-ge'er with you, let's go back together! They have everything there, it's much more interesting than the capital!"
The little guy vividly described the prosperity and freedom of the State of Zheng, spitting as he spoke, wishing he could pack up his parents and take them away immediately.
His anxious demeanor hardly resembled that of a five-year-old child; he was clearly a persuader bearing a heavy responsibility.
Gu Junze's eyes darkened slightly as he watched his son's enthusiastic "promotion," a half-smile curving his lips.
He crouched down to be at eye level with Yun-ge'er, his voice low but carrying a penetrating power.
"Did Duan Qingye teach you to say that?"
Yun-ge'er's little body stiffened abruptly, a hint of panic flashed in his bright eyes, and his little mouth pursed involuntarily.
His father's words exposed his mistake, and he lowered his head guiltily, twisting the hem of his clothes with his little fingers.
The Great General Wang did indeed repeatedly instruct him to make sure he could "trick" his parents back to the State of Zheng.
This was the first "military order" he had ever received! But, but he really wanted his parents to be with him!
"No, no!" Yun-ge'er suddenly raised his head and retorted with his little neck stiffened, but his voice was clearly weak.
"The Great General did say that... but... but Yun'er really misses you all! No matter how good the palace is, without her parents, Yun'er is so lonely!"
As he spoke, his eyes reddened again, his lips trembled, and he threw himself into Chu Ruohan's arms, hugging her neck and pleading in a childish voice with a sob in his voice.
"Mother! Come back with Yun'er! Xuan'er can come too! Everything there is wonderful, and Yun'er will stay with you every day!"
"When you get old, Yun'er will take care of you! Yun'er will take care of Mother in her old age!"
These innocent words from a child are enough to melt anyone's heart.
Chu Ruohan felt both annoyed and amused.
She reached out her finger and gently stroked Yun-ge'er's pert little nose.
She scolded him playfully, "You little rascal, you're already siding with outsiders? It's only been a short time, and you're already thinking of taking your mother back to Zheng? You're such a little traitor!"
The auspicious hour has arrived; firecrackers are going off and drums are beating loudly.
Inside the bridal chamber, Chu Yueshu sat gracefully before the mirror, adorned in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robes. Her red makeup accentuated her shy face, making her breathtakingly beautiful.
Yingqing, who was usually calm and reserved, was now dressed in a bright red wedding robe and stood by the door.
His hands clasped together somewhat awkwardly, and his eyes showed a rare tension.
Looking at her younger sister's beautiful face, and then at the slightly awkward but very respectful man at the door, Chu Ruohan felt a warm glow in her heart.
Her sister has finally found someone she can entrust her life to.
The auspicious time arrives, and the newlyweds perform the wedding ceremony.
Red wedding ribbons connected Chu Yueshu and Ying Qing, who stood side by side in front of the hall.
"Worship the heavens and the earth-"
"Second worship high hall-"
Yingqing was an orphan, taken in by Princess Anyang. The only thing sitting on the throne in the high hall was a plaque…
Looking at her daughter and son-in-law, Chu's mother was all smiles, but she couldn't help but secretly wipe her eyes.
Looking at her second sister in her wedding dress, Chu Chenyu felt a lump in her throat and her eyes welled up with tears.
He tried to hold it in, but couldn't help raising his hand to quickly wipe his eyes.
This subtle movement was caught by the sharp-eyed Yun-ge.
"Shame on you!"
Yun-ge pointed at Chu Chenyu and started shouting in a childish voice. His clear and loud voice drew chuckles from the surrounding guests.
Chu Chenyu's cheeks flushed instantly, both angry and embarrassed, and she glared at Yun-ge'er.
"What does a little brat like you know!"
Yun-ge'er, despite his small size, was quite shrewd and not afraid of him at all. Instead, he tilted his head and asked curiously.
When is my uncle getting married?
Upon hearing this, Chu Chenyu became even more embarrassed and stammered, unable to utter a word.
Seeing this, Chu Ruohan smiled and tried to smooth things over, but her gaze was pointed at Chu Chenyu.
"Yes, Chenyu is not young anymore, it's time to think about marriage."
Chu Chenyu was interrogated by her sister and nephew, and could only give vague answers, which drew another round of good-natured laughter from everyone.
After the wedding ceremony, the wedding banquet officially began.
The courtyard was filled with a banquet, with people clinking glasses, exchanging toasts, and laughing and chatting all around.
During the meal, Dr. Qian's gaze kept drifting towards Song Ruyan's table.
He held his wine glass, wanting to go over and say something several times, but when he thought of the scene of being rejected after confessing his feelings, he stopped in his tracks, looking particularly awkward.
Song Ruyan, however, seemed completely unaware.
She was with Yuling and several other female acquaintances, drinking heavily, laughing loudly, and beaming with joy.
She didn't even notice the man in the corner who kept glancing at her, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.
Yu Ling saw everything and shook her head. When would she ever get it?
Amidst the noisy crowd, no one noticed that Gu Junze quietly took Chu Ruohan's hand and waved to Yun Ge'er and Xuan Ge'er.
The family of four quietly left the wedding banquet while everyone was drinking and reveling.
The carriage left the bustling Chu family compound and headed towards the outskirts of the city.
Finally, it stopped at a quiet, high point with a wide view.
Night fell, and the stars were sparse.
"Dad, what are we doing here?"
Yun-ge curiously peered out the car window.
Gu Junze carefully helped Chu Ruohan down from the carriage and then carried the two children down as well.
He held Chu Ruohan's hand, feeling her warm body temperature through his fingertips.
"I missed seeing the fireworks on your birthday. Later I went to Pingzhou and couldn't be with you for your birthday this year either."
Gu Junze's voice was deep and gentle, with a hint of guilt.
"Finish it now."
As soon as he finished speaking, with a "whoosh," a bright light shot into the night sky with a long tail.
"boom!"
A giant golden peony burst open against the dark sky, its radiant light illuminating the surroundings.
Then came the second one, the third one...
Red, green, purple—all sorts of fireworks rose into the sky one after another, blooming brilliantly at the highest point, like a dream.
Wow—fireworks! Such beautiful fireworks!
Yun-ge clapped his little hands excitedly, tilted his head back, and his bright eyes reflected the light of the sky.
Xuan-ge'er was also captivated by the sight, his little mouth agape in an "O" shape as he babbled and pointed his little finger at the sky.
Chu Ruohan nestled beside Gu Junze, watching the ever-changing brilliance of the night sky, and then looking at the cheering children around her, a serene and content smile on her face.
Gu Junze didn't watch the fireworks; his gaze remained fixed on Chu Ruohan's smiling profile.
He gripped her hand tightly, their fingers intertwined.
A night breeze swept by, bringing with it the distant hustle and bustle and the nearby tranquility.
He leaned close to her ear, his voice so soft it almost melted into the night.
"Han'er, this is our perfect union."