The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
Chapter 1563: There’s no man she can’t get.

Chapter 1563: There’s no man she can’t get.

"Lady Xiao, rest assured, Qianru has no intention whatsoever of discussing this matter with her family." Gongsun Qianru adopted a gentle and sensible demeanor.

"Ru’er is truly a good child. To be blessed with a future daughter-in-law like you is my fortune indeed."

Qianru bashfully lowered her head.

"Ru’er, are you planning to stay in the Mansion for a few more days, or do you intend to go back first?" Shen Yun naturally hoped for the latter but found it difficult to rush her guest openly.

"Lady Xiao, I was thinking of staying a little longer, if that’s alright with you..."

"You child, this is your own home, and I couldn’t be happier to have you here. It’s just that..." Shen Yun hesitated slightly, "Chuan’er’s injury is just beginning to heal, and he’s a little frail and irritable. I’m just afraid he might make things difficult for you again..." She was more afraid that Chuan’er, upon learning of his impending marriage to Gongsun Qianru, might want to call it off.

"Now that Brother Chuan isn’t feeling well, I should stay by his side to care for him even more."

Shen Yun’s face wore a smile, but she was slightly annoyed by Gongsun Qianru’s refusal to take the hint. Yet, as it was the marriage arrangement she was most pleased with, her demeanor grew all the more amiable and caring.

With her mind set on winning Xiao Yuchuan’s heart before the wedding, Gongsun Qianru couldn’t allow her future husband to pine for a village girl!

"Ru’er, you really are thoughtful. With a woman as excellent as you, Chuan’er will be blessed in the future."

At night, Qianru commanded Maid Xiahe to stew a bowl of cubilose, and after a brief visit to the kitchen, she personally carried the cubilose to the South Garden.

There were no guards stopping her this time, and she smoothly entered the side room in the South Garden to find Xiao Yuchuan sitting on the bed, leaning against the bedhead.

"Brother Chuan, I’ve personally stewed a bowl of cubilose. It’s the imperial-grade cubilose gifted to the Emperor by the barbarian small countries; it has a special flavor. I even sent someone to fetch it from the Gongsun Mansion especially for you..." Gongsun Qianru placed the tray on the table and approached the bed with the bowl of cubilose.

Xiao Yuchuan frowned in displeasure, "Who allowed you to enter my room?"

Qianru’s expression stiffened, her face adopting a pitiable look, "Brother Chuan, I’m just concerned about you..."

"Did I ever give you the permission to address me in such a manner?" Xiao Yuchuan said sternly, "Don’t call me that anymore; people who don’t know any better might think there’s something between us."

Qianru’s eyes began to mist over, "Brother Chuan, we’re going to be getting married..."

"Oh?" Xiao Yuchuan raised an eyebrow. Given that this woman could quite boldly enter his room at Xiao Mansion, he guessed that the Xiao couple must have settled the marriage with the so-called Gongsun Family while he was unconscious. Thus, he was not too surprised, "When is the wedding date set for?"

"Brother Chuan, how can you not remember such an important date as our wedding day?" Gongsun Qianru was momentarily taken aback since he seemed to have no knowledge of the matter, "I’ve been looking forward to the day we get married every single day..."

"Just answer the question."

"Fifteen days from now."

Hearing this, Xiao Yuchuan fell silent.

Gongsun Qianru carefully watched him, "Brother Chuan, you..."

She wanted to ask if he was unwilling to marry her but feared a confirming answer, so she bit her lip and decided not to inquire further.

"Leave," Xiao Yuchuan said coldly.

Gongsun Qianru glanced at the bowl of cubilose she was holding, "You haven’t had any yet..."

"If you don’t take it away, I’ll pour it out."

"Brother Chuan, do I really mean so little to you?" Her tears clouded her vision, and a strong feeling of resentment welled up inside her. With her talents and beauty, she couldn’t believe there was a man she, Gongsun Qianru, couldn’t win over!