After sending off Prince Rong, the young eunuch beside the eunuch asked, "Master, why are you so courteous to Prince Rong? He doesnât seem like someone with ambition."
"Thatâs what you donât understand. The more someone shows their desires openly, the easier it is to deal with them. Doesnât Prince Rong appear to be unassuming? Precisely because of this, he is unpredictable. This prince is quite learned and conducts himself with such low-key prudence that no one has ever caught him doing anything wrong. Isnât that a skill in itself?"
"Learn from this. Even if you desire something, as long as no one catches you doing anything wrong, even if you fail in the future, your outcome wonât be too miserable."
Upon hearing this, the young eunuch nodded in sudden realization, "I will strive to learn."
After Li Chongjin left the palace, he returned directly to the mansion. Passing by a pastry shop, he entered to buy a portion and had the attendant beside him deliver it to the Chu family.
Ever since the betrothal, the matter of Prince Rong sending gifts to Miss Chu has spread throughout the capital.
But the two have been very reserved, neither meeting the other.
Moreover, the gifts Prince Rong sends are ordinary little giftsânot particularly valuable, but each painstakingly chosen by him personally, full of intention.
This news reached the palace and even earned praise from the Dowager Empress.
Emperor Xuanming is also pleased with his approach.
See how both outside the imperial court and in the capital, they now believe Prince Rong greatly respects Chu Ziluo.
Ever since this news spread, nobody dares to harbour intentions against the Chu family.
Itâs evident; now the Chu family is backed by Prince Rong and holds Emperor Xuanmingâs regret. Additionally, even Madam is at home praying for Lord Chuâs life, seeing no one.
Suddenly, the Chu family became very quiet.
On this day.
Chu Cai once again brought Madam Wang and their two children to the Chu family.
"Ziluo, didnât you say you wanted to make some furniture? According to your requirements, Iâve made some samples for you to see." Ever since Chu Hengâs incident, Chu Cai and Madam Wang frequently visit the mansion to assist.
Madam Wang, initially worried Ye Muyu would not oversee things, leaving just Chu Ziluoâa girl preparing for marriageâat home, finding it somewhat difficult to manage.
Thus, they came to the mansion.
Chu Ziluo first followed Chu Cai to see the samples.
The materials are made of top-quality yellow rosewood.
"Second Uncle, not bad, just like this. Make them according to the current standards, and I will pay according to market price."
"No need to talk about money." The materials were arranged by Chu Ziluo for delivery, but Chu Cai frowned, unwilling to mention it, as Third Brother is still recovering; he canât take the familyâs silver, and helping makes him feel better.
Seeing his resolute attitude, Chu Ziluo hesitated for a moment, then chose not to dwell on it: "Alright then, thank you, Second Uncle. If you need anything, just tell me, and Iâll arrange it for you."
"Okay." Chu Cai came and went in a hurry.
Itâs only a little over two months until the wedding, and getting all the furniture for the dowry ready is not easy.
He has been racing against time, constantly working.
Madam Wang stayed behind, saying, "Ziluo, is there anything else that your Second Aunt can help with?"
"Second Aunt, there isnât anything right now. The dowry was previously prepared by Mother and Father; the gold and silver items are all complete and can be taken directly from the warehouse."
"Is your wedding dress ready?" Madam Wang doesnât understand what the difference is between marrying a prince and the son of an official family. She truly doesnât grasp the specifics.
She only knows that marrying a prince must be better than marrying the son of an official family, naturally meaning the dowry needs to be far more substantial.