She Is Not Worried at All (Part One)
Princess DanYang had been chased off in a huff, and Yu Fu let out a long sigh.
It turned out that she was just a paper tiger, only daring to bare her fangs in front of outsiders. When it was just Gu ShuBai present, she revealed her true nature.
“Eldest brother, was I really fierce just now? Princess DanYang looked very angry.”
No matter what she said, Gu ShuBai would fully support her and said: “Not at all. In fact, you were very reasonable. Appointing people through favoritism is not the way of a good ruler, and Marquis Gu’s Manor looks down on currying favor with the imperial family. Princess DanYang wanted to use this to try and force me to give in, but it seems that she’s underestimating our Marquis Gu’s Manor a little too much while overestimating the second prince a little too much.”
Yu Fu was right. The second prince had not yet become the crown prince, and even if he was, there was no guarantee that he would become Eastern Ling’s emperor.
It was also no wonder that Princess DanYang was in such a rush.
She was already 16 years of age. Other girls had already gotten married by this age or were at least engaged.
As the princess born of the empress, she could not reach her goal but would not settle for any less, which resulted in her having delayed it until this moment.
As long as she could get over this point and no longer hope that Gu ShuBai would change his mind, she would quickly get married and start having children.
Yu Fu thought back to what Princess DanYang had said, “In truth, what she said was also reasonable. Marquis Gu’s Manor conducts itself properly, remaining loyal to the ruler and nobody else. While His Majesty and head general have a good relationship, it’s inevitable that he will occasionally feel a little suspicious. In the future, regardless of which prince takes the throne, there is no guarantee that they will trust Marquis Gu’s Manor as much as His Majesty currently does. If there is a connection through marriage, it’s natural that things would be significantly better.”
As she reached the end, she raised her head to look at Gu ShuBai, “Eldest brother, are you not at all moved by that?”
“I am a little.”
Gu ShuBai wanted to tease her a little, “But I thought about it and feel that it would be more beneficial if the wife of the heir to Marquis Gu’s Manor was a direct descendant of Immortals Valley, someone who could control whether people lived or died.”
Yu Fu’s face immediately turned red. Were those not the words that she had just used to scare off Princess DanYang?
He even remembered it word for word.
She simply decided to hug the dwarf pine tree and walk toward the greenhouse’s exit, completely ignoring him.
Gu ShuBai took the pot that she was carrying, “Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. Do you know why father never wanted to remarry?”
Of course, Yu Fu knew, “It’s because head general had profound feelings for his first wife. I heard many people talk about it.”
Gu ShuBai nodded, “Father is a loving person, and he has always taught us this. He would never rush us to get married, nor would he say that we have to marry someone from a powerful family. Instead, he said that we should find the girl that we want to spend the rest of our lives with.”
Gu HuaiJiang held a high position but had no wishes or desires. This was the only thing that he held firm on.
For this, he did not hesitate to refuse His Majesty’s proposals.
Yu Fu emotionally said: “Head general naturally has the character of a head general.”
This character was one worthy of being imitated by those of the younger generation.
Gu ShuBai said: “That’s why there’s no need for you to worry about these insignificant matters. Father likes you the most. In his eyes, you would be his first choice for daughter-in-law.”
“Who would worry about that?”
Yu Fu’s small face turned red, and she ran off to hide this.
She had just wanted to ask. She really was not worried about it.
Gu ShuBai chased after her, “Yu Fu, slow down a little and wait for me.”
Yu Fu turned her head. The potted plant that Gu ShuBai was holding was unsteady, and he fell to the ground to protect it.
“Eldest brother! Are you hurt anywhere?”
She hastily ran over to help him up, and the corners of Gu ShuBai’s lips curled up to reveal a smile.
“I’m fine. I just wanted to you hold my hand.”
He grabbed Yu Fu’s hand and stood up at the same time. Ignoring any protests, he held her hand and walked toward the main hall.
Yu Fu tried to get free a couple of times but could not get away, so she just allowed her hand to be held.
Either way, everyone in the manor knew that Gu HuaiJiang wanted them to get married. Yan Zheng and the other military officers were even more direct, calling Yu Fu young madam whenever they saw her.
Of course, they did not dare say it in front of Gu ShuBai. He was still very protective of Yu Fu’s reputation.
If he heard, Yan Zheng was sure to be caned!
“Yu Fu, since you’ve picked a bonsai for father, how about you pick one for me. I’ll put it on my desk and look at it every day. How about it?”
Yu Fu had already thought it through, “Sure, eldest brother’s desk should have a scented Solomon’s-seal.”
The plant was hardy, and the name contained part of Yu Fu’s name. It was natural that Gu ShuBai would like it.*
She continued: “I picked a plant for everyone to add a bit of greenery to everyone’s rooms. Their moods will naturally improve, isn’t that right?”
Gu ShuBai’s brow rose slightly and stopped to ask her.
“Then what have you decided on for second brother?”
“Second brother’s room should have cherry blossoms. Unfortunately, cherry blossoms have not yet bloomed during this season, so I guess daffodils would be better?”
Daffodils were flowers that bloomed during this season.
Gu ShuBai nodded and said: “Second brother has had many cherry blossoms, so there is indeed no need to place anymore. Daffodils are good. Daffodils represent steering clear of immorality. If third brother saw them, he would definitely feel very gratified.”**
Yu Fu did not understand the hidden meaning behind his words. She just heard him mention Gu HanMo and said: “Third brother’s room should have a pomegranate tree. His room is so cold that it’s like the snow. Adding a bit of red would make it look a little warmer.”
…
“Second young sir, young miss Yu Fu has ordered someone deliver a flower.”
Gu JiuGe was in his room writing a letter and suddenly heard this report from the servant, “Quickly bring it in.”
It turned out to be some daffodils that were being raised in a blue and white porcelain pot. Some of them were already blooming and some were still just buds.
Why did Yu Fu suddenly decide to send him flowers?
He asked the servant, “Is it just for me, or did everyone get one?”
“Everyone got one. It’s just that everyone got something different. Master was given a dwarf pine, the eldest young sir received a scented Solomon’s-seal, and second young sir received daffodils.”
Gu JiuGe was feeling triumphant, “Everyone else got trees, while I am the only one to receive flowers. It seems that little Yu Fu really favors her second brother.”
The servant raised his head, “Eldest young sir said that the daffodils represent steering clear of immorality, so sending them to second young sir is perfect.”
Gu JiuGe: “…”
*TN: The scented Solomon’s-seal is called “Yu Zhu”
**TN: A cherry blossom can also mean a love affair.
She Is Not Worried at All (Part One)
Princess DanYang had been chased off in a huff, and Yu Fu let out a long sigh.
It turned out that she was just a paper tiger, only daring to bare her fangs in front of outsiders. When it was just Gu ShuBai present, she revealed her true nature.
“Eldest brother, was I really fierce just now? Princess DanYang looked very angry.”
No matter what she said, Gu ShuBai would fully support her and said: “Not at all. In fact, you were very reasonable. Appointing people through favoritism is not the way of a good ruler, and Marquis Gu’s Manor looks down on currying favor with the imperial family. Princess DanYang wanted to use this to try and force me to give in, but it seems that she’s underestimating our Marquis Gu’s Manor a little too much while overestimating the second prince a little too much.”
Yu Fu was right. The second prince had not yet become the crown prince, and even if he was, there was no guarantee that he would become Eastern Ling’s emperor.
It was also no wonder that Princess DanYang was in such a rush.
She was already 16 years of age. Other girls had already gotten married by this age or were at least engaged.
As the princess born of the empress, she could not reach her goal but would not settle for any less, which resulted in her having delayed it until this moment.
As long as she could get over this point and no longer hope that Gu ShuBai would change his mind, she would quickly get married and start having children.
Yu Fu thought back to what Princess DanYang had said, “In truth, what she said was also reasonable. Marquis Gu’s Manor conducts itself properly, remaining loyal to the ruler and nobody else. While His Majesty and head general have a good relationship, it’s inevitable that he will occasionally feel a little suspicious. In the future, regardless of which prince takes the throne, there is no guarantee that they will trust Marquis Gu’s Manor as much as His Majesty currently does. If there is a connection through marriage, it’s natural that things would be significantly better.”
As she reached the end, she raised her head to look at Gu ShuBai, “Eldest brother, are you not at all moved by that?”
“I am a little.”
Gu ShuBai wanted to tease her a little, “But I thought about it and feel that it would be more beneficial if the wife of the heir to Marquis Gu’s Manor was a direct descendant of Immortals Valley, someone who could control whether people lived or died.”
Yu Fu’s face immediately turned red. Were those not the words that she had just used to scare off Princess DanYang?
He even remembered it word for word.
She simply decided to hug the dwarf pine tree and walk toward the greenhouse’s exit, completely ignoring him.
Gu ShuBai took the pot that she was carrying, “Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. Do you know why father never wanted to remarry?”
Of course, Yu Fu knew, “It’s because head general had profound feelings for his first wife. I heard many people talk about it.”
Gu ShuBai nodded, “Father is a loving person, and he has always taught us this. He would never rush us to get married, nor would he say that we have to marry someone from a powerful family. Instead, he said that we should find the girl that we want to spend the rest of our lives with.”
Gu HuaiJiang held a high position but had no wishes or desires. This was the only thing that he held firm on.
For this, he did not hesitate to refuse His Majesty’s proposals.
Yu Fu emotionally said: “Head general naturally has the character of a head general.”
This character was one worthy of being imitated by those of the younger generation.
Gu ShuBai said: “That’s why there’s no need for you to worry about these insignificant matters. Father likes you the most. In his eyes, you would be his first choice for daughter-in-law.”
“Who would worry about that?”
Yu Fu’s small face turned red, and she ran off to hide this.
She had just wanted to ask. She really was not worried about it.
Gu ShuBai chased after her, “Yu Fu, slow down a little and wait for me.”
Yu Fu turned her head. The potted plant that Gu ShuBai was holding was unsteady, and he fell to the ground to protect it.
“Eldest brother! Are you hurt anywhere?”
She hastily ran over to help him up, and the corners of Gu ShuBai’s lips curled up to reveal a smile.
“I’m fine. I just wanted to you hold my hand.”
He grabbed Yu Fu’s hand and stood up at the same time. Ignoring any protests, he held her hand and walked toward the main hall.
Yu Fu tried to get free a couple of times but could not get away, so she just allowed her hand to be held.
Either way, everyone in the manor knew that Gu HuaiJiang wanted them to get married. Yan Zheng and the other military officers were even more direct, calling Yu Fu young madam whenever they saw her.
Of course, they did not dare say it in front of Gu ShuBai. He was still very protective of Yu Fu’s reputation.
If he heard, Yan Zheng was sure to be caned!
“Yu Fu, since you’ve picked a bonsai for father, how about you pick one for me. I’ll put it on my desk and look at it every day. How about it?”
Yu Fu had already thought it through, “Sure, eldest brother’s desk should have a scented Solomon’s-seal.”
The plant was hardy, and the name contained part of Yu Fu’s name. It was natural that Gu ShuBai would like it.*
She continued: “I picked a plant for everyone to add a bit of greenery to everyone’s rooms. Their moods will naturally improve, isn’t that right?”
Gu ShuBai’s brow rose slightly and stopped to ask her.
“Then what have you decided on for second brother?”
“Second brother’s room should have cherry blossoms. Unfortunately, cherry blossoms have not yet bloomed during this season, so I guess daffodils would be better?”
Daffodils were flowers that bloomed during this season.
Gu ShuBai nodded and said: “Second brother has had many cherry blossoms, so there is indeed no need to place anymore. Daffodils are good. Daffodils represent steering clear of immorality. If third brother saw them, he would definitely feel very gratified.”**
Yu Fu did not understand the hidden meaning behind his words. She just heard him mention Gu HanMo and said: “Third brother’s room should have a pomegranate tree. His room is so cold that it’s like the snow. Adding a bit of red would make it look a little warmer.”
…
“Second young sir, young miss Yu Fu has ordered someone deliver a flower.”
Gu JiuGe was in his room writing a letter and suddenly heard this report from the servant, “Quickly bring it in.”
It turned out to be some daffodils that were being raised in a blue and white porcelain pot. Some of them were already blooming and some were still just buds.
Why did Yu Fu suddenly decide to send him flowers?
He asked the servant, “Is it just for me, or did everyone get one?”
“Everyone got one. It’s just that everyone got something different. Master was given a dwarf pine, the eldest young sir received a scented Solomon’s-seal, and second young sir received daffodils.”
Gu JiuGe was feeling triumphant, “Everyone else got trees, while I am the only one to receive flowers. It seems that little Yu Fu really favors her second brother.”
The servant raised his head, “Eldest young sir said that the daffodils represent steering clear of immorality, so sending them to second young sir is perfect.”
Gu JiuGe: “…”
*TN: The scented Solomon’s-seal is called “Yu Zhu”
**TN: A cherry blossom can also mean a love affair.
