Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 262 How about I, the Prince, propose marriage?

"Don't be nervous. My grandfather's idea is for us to recognize each other privately for the time being and not announce it to the public."

Gu Qingyue spoke leisurely, as if she were talking about something that had nothing to do with her.

"Why?" Mu Yun Chu turned and lay on her side, looking at the woman's profile, somewhat surprised by the old Duke's decision.

A hint of resentment flickered in his eyes. Why should his little girl, who was so good, suffer such injustice?

"Grandfather was afraid that someone in the capital would try to take advantage of me!"

Gu Qingyue smiled like a little fox, cunning and lively.

Mu Yun Chu was taken aback and suddenly understood the old Duke's concerns, but wouldn't that make the little girl feel wronged?

She was the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, yet she couldn't openly reveal her identity and had to keep it a secret. It just didn't seem right.

"This is not appropriate. Your identity is already known in the manor, and it will inevitably spread outside. There are hundreds of servants here; how can we prevent gossip from spreading?"

Mu Yun Chu felt that this idea was inappropriate.

He already knew that Gu Qingyue had rushed back because Qin Shi was not feeling well, so she had already made a public appearance at the Duke's mansion, and many people must know about it.

“My grandfather originally intended for me to continue to appear in men’s clothing in public, saying that I was a guest of the Duke of Zhenguo’s mansion and a friend of my fourth brother. However, we have been traveling at a fast pace these past two days and haven’t had time to disguise myself.”

"Didn't have time?" Mu Yun Chu found this excuse a bit strange. Even if she was in a hurry, how could she not have time to change her appearance?

"Hehe, actually it was Fourth Brother's idea. Butler Qiu said that my eyebrows and eyes are seven or eight parts similar to my father's. If I disguise myself as a man, my eyes will also look very similar. There will always be smart people who can guess it. Moreover, there are more people in the capital who know my father. They think it's unnecessary. I think what they said makes sense, so I came up with a plan." Gu Qingyue laughed as she spoke, finding it very interesting.

"what?"

"How about pretending to be an ugly woman with disfigurement? Still the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, returning from the countryside." Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow, smiling mischievously.

Mu Yun Chu paused for a moment, "No, what's wrong with you just going out like this? You don't need to suffer this humiliation."

"What if one of your brothers goes to ask for a marriage decree?" Gu Qingyue asked teasingly.

Mu Yun Chu's brows furrowed tightly.

It's no exaggeration to say that the little girl is stunningly beautiful.

If those brothers in their prime harbored covetous intentions and rushed to the Emperor to request a marriage decree, then the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion truly could not refuse!

With the help of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, he was essentially tied to the Gu family army. He understood this, and his brothers naturally understood it as well.

If his brothers are still young or already married, it doesn't matter; the eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion cannot become a concubine or secondary wife.

However, there are indeed four princes of engagement age, so it's hard to say what will happen.

No matter what, the little girl is mine!

No matter who she is, whether she's a country bumpkin doctor or the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, she can only belong to him!

He needs to find a way to arrange his marriage with her as soon as possible.

He now really wished that Gu Qingyue was still that little country girl, the little miracle doctor, and not the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

Suddenly, Mu Yun Chu had a thought, and once it came to mind, she couldn't suppress it!

He wanted to take advantage of his time in the capital to quickly propose marriage to the old Duke!

"How about I, the prince, propose marriage?"

Mu Yun Chu was like a wolf coaxing a little female fox, his eyes deep and unfathomable, the flames in them impossible to hide. He stared intently at Gu Qing Yue, not missing a single change in her expression.

"Cough cough-------" Gu Qingyue couldn't help but cough.

Does this man have to be so outrageous?

How long have they been dating? And they're already going to propose?

She had only been back at the Duke's mansion for less than half a day!

Of course, she forgot that in this world, two people can get married and consummate their marriage even if they have never met.

And there are many people like that!

Seeing the little girl's strong reaction, Mu Yun Chu's interest grew even stronger. "So happy?"

"Stop being so vain!" Gu Qingyue turned to look at him irritably. "Who said I want to marry you?"

Mu Yun Chu's eyes were filled with twinkling smiles; even when the little girl said one thing but meant another, she was so adorable!

Seeing Gu Qingyue's cheeks slightly flushed, her long black hair cascading down the pillow, making her small face even more delicate and beautiful, like a peach blossom in spring dew, Mu Yun Chu's heart stirred again.

"Then who do you want to marry?" Mu Yun Chu sat up and looked into Gu Qing Yue's eyes without blinking.

“Anyway, it’s not you!” Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow and smiled slyly.

Mu Yun Chu reached out and tapped her nose, then pinched her cheek in annoyance. "Stubborn! You're mine for life!" Her tone was ambiguous yet firm.

Mu Yun Chu felt that she should assert her dominance whenever she had the chance, so that the little girl would always remember it.

"It's settled then. I'll come to propose soon, so you won't have to worry," Mu Yun Chu said, putting her hands behind her head and beginning to imagine the wonderful life she would have with Gu Qing Yue, a smile unconsciously appearing on her lips.

He had never felt this way before.

He fell in love with a delicate and sweet girl, and his heart was constantly drawn to and influenced by her joys and sorrows. This feeling was novel, interesting, and sweet, and he liked it very much.

Looking back on the past twenty years, apart from his second brother, everything was gloomy, cold, and cruel. The little girl was like a ray of light, illuminating his heart and bringing warmth. He liked her very much.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue's lips twitched as she looked at his delighted yet somewhat foolish expression.

This was the first time she had ever seen such an expression on his face.

Fine, since this person beside her can't escape her grasp anyway, she's determined to have him!

If you want to propose marriage, then propose marriage; there's no rush to get married anyway.

"Go tell Grandfather yourself, I don't care," Gu Qingyue rolled up the blanket around herself, curling herself up like a silkworm cocoon, and yawned contentedly.

"You agreed?"

Mu Yun Chu turned her face with delight and couldn't help but kiss Gu Qing Yue's forehead again. Seeing that she was so sleepy that she was almost asleep, she hugged her tenderly and said, "You should rest. I'll go back now."

"Mmm," Gu Qingyue replied, already feeling drowsy.

"By the way, how is your mother?" Mu Yun Chu suddenly remembered that Gu Yuan Ming had asked her to bring Bai Jing Zhi back to the capital.

"It's alright. She's been poisoned by a Gu. I'll remove the Gu once she's feeling better," Gu Qingyue said calmly.

She was confident she could cure Qin Shi; she wasn't worried at all.

"Poisoned by Gu? You know how to expel Gu poison?" Mu Yun Chu was surprised for a moment upon hearing this, and then became interested.

He had no idea that Gu Qingyue's medical skills had reached such a level!

"I just learned it, and I haven't tried it yet," Gu Qingyue said, propping her head up when she heard Mu Yun Chu's interest. She then began to recount how she found the book "Golden Needle Technique" at the Qin residence in Lizhou.

He also went on to praise her for all the great achievements she had made in tidying up the Qin residence.

Mu Yun Chu listened quietly, the smile on her lips never fading...

The next morning, Gu Qingyue was awakened by the chirping of birds outside.

Sunlight streamed through the bed curtains, filtering out most of the light, leaving a soft, golden glow that shimmered and shone warmly on Gu Qingyue's cheeks.

She slowly opened her sleepy eyes, feeling a sense of disorientation as to what day it was.