Gu Chengyu thought of Gu Wanqian’s grandmother, who was also a pitiable woman.

Her husband passed away early, and her son also succumbed to a severe illness, leaving only this grandson now.

"This time I returned just to bring Grandmother to live in the Capital. After much persuasion, she finally agreed to come to the Capital with me."

Gu Chengyu nodded with a smile, gazing at Gu Wanqian with some playfulness.

"You are not young anymore, and it’s considered late to discuss marriage now. Previously, your granduncle wanted to arrange a marriage for you, but you were unwilling. This time, Aunt might have this intention coming to the Capital too. Every man must marry one day; none can escape this."

With that, the smile on Gu Chengyu’s face faded slightly.

Gu Wanqian’s face flushed slightly, "On this matter, I will listen to the elders."

"Don’t worry! When you get married, I will definitely give many congratulatory gifts."

Gu Wanqian smiled with lips pursed, perhaps feeling embarrassed. But Gu Chengyu felt that behind the other’s smiling face, there was still a trace of light melancholy.

"Has there been any troubling matters with the business lately?" Gu Chengyu assumed it was a business matter, so he asked.

"Not really, just a formula that needs improvement. The clients mentioned that..."

Then, the two talked about business matters. After Gu Chengyu improved a cosmetic formula, he gave it to Gu Wanqian.

"Master! Someone from the Yin Mansion has arrived." Steward Chen’s voice sounded outside the door, and Gu Wanqian had to take his leave.

He stood up, looking at Gu Chengyu in a daze for a moment, as if hesitant to speak.

Gu Chengyu was a bit surprised, "Is there something else you want to say?"

"Oh! There’s actually nothing, Little Uncle, you carry on! I’m going to see Brother Wan Fang; he’s getting married, so I’m going to tease him."

Gu Wanqian forced a smile and then left the study.

Gu Chengyu shook his head with a smile, thinking that Wan Qian was still of a childish mindset, so he didn’t dwell on the previous matter.

As Gu Wanqian left the Gu Mansion, he looked at the pitch-black night, then turned to glance at the plaque of the Gu Mansion.

Years ago, it was Little Uncle’s family who took him in, allowing him to have the good life he has today. His grandmother repeatedly reminded him not to forget Little Uncle’s kindness.

He often remembered these things, but this matter was significant, and before coming, he was hesitant.

Upon arriving at the Gu Mansion and seeing Little Uncle, he suddenly didn’t know how to begin.

Gu Wanqian let out a deep sigh; there are always unpredictable events in life.

He shook his head, unable to speak!

After a while, Gu Wanqian boarded the carriage. The carriage stopped midway, detoured into another alley.

"Princess, Mr. Gu has returned." Chonglou entered the room and whispered in Princess Rong Jia’s ear.

Princess Rong Jia paused with the medicine bowl in her hand, then nodded.

After a while, she finished the medicine in one gulp, "I haven’t seen Third Uncle for a long time; tomorrow we shall go to Bao En Temple for incense."

"Has the Princess retired for the night?"

A faint voice of inquiry came from outside, and Princess Rong Jia recognized it as the voice of her mother’s Nanny Chang.

"Inform her that I’ve retired." Princess Rong Jia leaned her head against the pillow and began to rest.

Chonglou sighed at the sight; ever since Mr. Gu was granted marriage by the Emperor two years ago, the Princess’s once lively and cheerful demeanor changed to gloom.

These past two years, the Princess’s health has declined, prompting the Eldest Princess to seek out Imperial Physicians from the palace, who concluded that it was caused by a heavy heart and excessive worry.

"This humble servant greets Nanny Chang; it’s really unfortunate, the Princess just had her medicine and has already retired." Chonglou smiled apologetically.

Nanny Chang glanced inside the room, then smiled and said, "Miss Chong Lou, no need for formality. Since the Princess has retired, I shall report to Her Highness. Her Highness mentioned the Princess has been suffering from the summer heat with a lack of appetite, and plans for her to stay at the estate for a few days. I’ve conveyed the message, so when the Princess wakes, you should inform her."

"Yes!" Chonglou watched Nanny Chang leave and returned to the room.

"Princess..." Chonglou braced herself and called softly.

"To the estate?" Princess Rong Jia mumbled, "That’s alright!"

Nanny Chang returned to the main courtyard where the Eldest Princess was resting on the Imperial Concubine’s Couch.

"Your Highness, the Princess has already retired! I’ve relayed the message to Chonglou."

The Eldest Princess snorted coldly upon hearing that, her chest aching with anger as she sat up and held her heart.

"Retired? In my opinion, it’s not retired, but that person..." The Eldest Princess stopped halfway, realizing something.

"She won’t go this time; she must go, she has no choice. Already eighteen, if she doesn’t discuss marriage, she’ll become an old maid." The Eldest Princess complained to Nanny Chang, vexed by having such a troublesome daughter.

"I’ve spoiled her too much, leaving her unruly. Even if she faints tomorrow, I’ll have her carried there."

The Eldest Princess was furious, tears glistening in her eyes.

That damned Gu Chengyu, merely blessed with good looks. A boy from a peasant background, can he compare with those scions of aristocratic families?

Despite Gu Chengyu’s exceptional abilities, now he’s the son-in-law of Duke Zhen’s Mansion. Her daughter won’t forget him; isn’t that lowering herself?

"Please calm down, Your Highness. The Princess is just inexperienced; she’ll need your guidance. Didn’t we all go through this at her age? In this servant’s opinion, her temperament is truly like yours; stubborn like yours."

Nanny Chang gestured the big maid in the room to leave and personally fanned the Eldest Princess.

"Like me? How is she like me? Isn’t it more like her father?" The Eldest Princess felt a little less angry after Nanny Chang’s persuasion.

"Now she’s upset with me, but she’ll thank me in the future. Which parent in the world doesn’t want their children to live comfortably? Children are the debts of parents!"

The Eldest Princess sighed softly, determined that this match must succeed no matter what.

"Miss, earlier Old Master Liang sent someone to inform that Mr. Gu has returned." Lianxin returned to the room and looked at Yao Mengxian, who was sewing a robe.

Yao Mengxian slowed her actions, "Did he return today? I hadn’t heard before."

She put down the robe and rubbed her weary eyes.

"Miss, I’ve told you before, not to do needlework at night. Although the wedding date is about to be set, you must take care of your body. Mr. Gu returned too late and only sent someone to inform us; he will come to pay respects tomorrow."

Lianxin stepped forward intending to put away the robe.

"Let me do it!" Yao Mengxian blushed, laying the robe flat on the couch and carefully folding it.

This was a bean-green, high-necked long robe, with silver threads along the collar, moon-white flowing cloud patterns on the cuffs. The hem was also embroidered with a white plum blossom, appearing very elegant.

The style was certainly not for an older man. Lianxin smiled with lips pursed, was the Miss feeling embarrassed?

Who else but Mr. Gu is this garment for?