bayedsolid Chapter 688 Preparing to Return to Beijing!
Chapter 688 Preparing to Return to Beijing!
Duanmu Chuze's words excited Mu Xinnuan for a long time.
Indeed, if you don't raise a child yourself, you can't experience all the joy in it, and of course, you can't know how difficult it is to raise a child from infancy to adulthood!
It's only been less than a year, and they've already experienced the hardships of raising a child. If they wait until he's fully grown up, how difficult that will be.
Thinking about how I've managed to live peacefully until now and learn so much, I realize that it's all thanks to my parents' care and guidance.
"Aze, does that mean I have to prepare Chu Chu's dowry before I even leave? She's getting married in September."
"Well, thank you for your hard work."
Mu Xin Nuan smiled, "What are you talking about? We're all family. Besides, I really do like Miss Chu Chu. If it weren't for the fact that she called you 'Master,' I would have really wanted to take her in as my younger sister."
Next, Mu Xin Nuan began to get busy. Preparing the dowry was no simple matter; there was a lot to do, from large dowry items to a small tea set, all of which had to be carefully prepared.
Fortunately, Mu Xin Nuan had capable people around her, especially Granny Yu and Aunt Fang. These two practically took care of everything around her. Except for a few things that she had to make the decisions for, they basically handled everything.
Mu Hua and Mu Qing are becoming more and more sensible. Compared to when they first arrived at the Mu residence, they are much more mature and knowledgeable now.
By the end of July, Mu Xin Nuan had basically finished preparing everything, and it was time for them to set off.
Chu Chu, of course, didn't need to return to the capital. Besides, considering that she was about to get married, it was really not suitable for her to travel back and forth again.
However, both Mu Xin Nuan and Duanmu Chu Ze were somewhat worried about leaving her alone in the Chang Le Prince's Mansion.
Just then, at this critical juncture, they received a letter from the Duchess of England, asking Mu Xin Nuan to bring her along to return to the Duke of England's mansion.
Mu Xin Nuan thought it made sense. She had already taken the woman in as her goddaughter, but she had never even met her face. Wasn't that a bit too much to ask?
After discussing it, the group took Chu Chu back to the capital.
Duanmu Chuze's plan was that as soon as the Mid-Autumn Festival was over and there was nothing else to do, they could leave the capital immediately. The pretext for this was, of course, to prepare for Chu Chu's wedding.
He did this to prevent Duanmu Chen from starting to have any more unrealistic ideas.
Mu Xin Nuan was thinking about how awkward it would be if the two met in the future and didn't recognize each other.
Now is the perfect opportunity to let them meet and spend more time together, so they can develop a relationship. After all, Chu Chu is relying on the influence of the Duke of Ying's mansion.
Prince Shu, the Duke of England, has always been a gentle and refined person.
In the capital, he was a renowned nobleman. Although he was now old, he was still a famously handsome man, and countless young ladies in the capital wanted to marry him as a concubine.
Wang Zishu is not only gentle in appearance, but also in his nature. Moreover, Wang Zishu has an excellent relationship with Duanmu Chuze.
In their early years, both of them were unwilling to get involved in politics.
Duanmu Chuze was young at the time and often pestered Wang Zishu to write calligraphy. Although he knew that his calligraphy was not as good as Wang Zishu's, he still pestered him to compare.
As time went on, a special relationship naturally developed between the two.
Affection is natural.
In addition, as the two visited each other frequently, they became increasingly familiar with each other's temperaments.
Both of them loved tea and often sparred with each other.
Although Prince Shu was gentle in nature, he was also a man of both literary and martial talents. Otherwise, how could he have smoothly succeeded to the title of Duke of Yingguo?
When Fu Hongyang heard that Chu Chu was also going to come along, he was naturally unhappy.
We finally managed to get her transferred back from Jiangnan, and we've only met a few times, and now we're going to lose her again?
"Your Highness, can't you please be understanding just this once? You are married, with a wife and children, but I have nothing."
Fu Hongyang looked at Duanmu Chuze with a mournful expression, hoping to see even a hint of sympathy on his face.
Unfortunately, Duanmu Chuze merely raised an eyebrow and glanced at him. "So, this marriage wasn't arranged by me? You're clearly trying to get rid of me after you've served your purpose? No! You're not even married yet, are you trying to back out now?"
"No, Your Highness, you know I didn't mean that. Can't you just keep Chuchu here?"
"cannot!"
"Why?" Fu Hongyang couldn't understand why the three of them had to bring Chu Chu with them when they returned to Beijing.
"She is the adopted daughter of the Duke of England, but the couple has never even met her. Don't you find that strange? What will they do if they meet again in the future? What will they say to each other?"
Fu Hongyang was momentarily speechless, but he realized that there was indeed some truth to it.
"Then, Your Highness, why don't you allow me to go to the capital as well? As your personal bodyguard, what do you think?"
Duanmu Chuze rolled her eyes at him. "No way! Don't think I don't know what you're up to! Let me tell you, what if all your old flames from the brothels come looking for you once we get to the capital? Aren't you just trying to embarrass Chuchu?"
Fu Hongyang slapped his forehead, realizing he had forgotten about this.
"Your Highness, I truly meant no harm. Weren't those all your orders? Isn't this a terrible injustice to me?"
"Alright! What are you complaining about? Let me tell you, you stay here and keep a close watch on everything inside and outside Yanzhou City, especially the movements on Qishan. Don't let your guard down at all. Also, I sent Li Haoran back to the north side of Qishan yesterday. With him there, I feel a little more at ease."
"What does the prince mean?"
"Take a stroll to the south whenever you have free time. I don't want any accidents to happen. Didn't your second brother go to the south? If he is indeed a promising talent, I will certainly give him an important position."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Knowing he couldn't go to the capital, he gritted his teeth and added, "Your Highness, could you please remind Chu Chu that she has a fiancé? If there's nothing urgent, she should stay home as much as possible. There are plenty of wicked people in the capital; she shouldn't cause herself any more trouble."
Duanmu Chuze chuckled when he saw his expression. "Look at you, so pathetic! Alright, go ahead. I promise I'll make sure you and Chuchu get married smoothly."
"Thank you, Your Highness. I will take my leave now."
The next day, Prefect He and his wife also saw him off. Gao Chunhua whispered, "This time when you return to the capital, you've kept a close eye on the Prince. Who knows, this time, you might have to bring back a concubine for him."