Pampered By All In Different Planes-Chapter 196 - Lucky Star Farmland Keeps Calm
Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Lucky Star Farmland Keeps Calm, Heirless Husband Busy Chasing Wife 56
Chapter 196 -196: Lucky Star Farmland Keeps Calm, Heirless Husband Busy Chasing Wife 56
Su Zhiruan had just walked into the jewelry store when she saw a familiar figure beside the counter.
It was Fu Huaizhong, the Third Prince.
“I have seen the Third Prince,” Su Zhiruan said, not knowing why he was there, but since he was present, she naturally made a courtesy first.
Hearing her voice, Fu Huaichu quickly turned around, “Is that—you, sister-in-law?”
His voice wasn’t low, and many people in the shop cast curious glances, seeming to observe what their relationship was.
“Your Highness, better call me by my name,” Su Zhiruan stood beside him and smiled, “Otherwise, the rumors will only grow.”
Fu Huaizhong, seeing her standing by his side, even blushed behind his ears, he hesitated for a moment, then said, “Alright, Miss Su.”
“Did Your Highness come here to buy something?” Su Zhiruan looked around at the jewelry, which included some accessories and men’s belts; she glanced at Fu Huaizhong’s white brocade robe and took out a ruby-studded belt from the counter, “I don’t know if you like this, but I think it would really match your outfit today.”
The ruby was from the Western Regions; the largest one was the size of a pigeon’s egg, beautifully cut, and surrounded by smaller rubies symmetrically set, the dangling chains did not seem frivolous but instead made the gem look both beautiful and luxurious. Fu Huaizhong’s brocade robe was somewhat plain and clean, but adding this belt would instantly reveal his royal presence.
“I like it very much.”
Fu Huaizhong said softly, lowered his eyes, removed his own belt, and tied this one around his waist.
Su Zhiruan rested her chin in her hand and watched him, nodding in satisfaction.
The shopkeeper, a young man from the Su family village, had been watching from the other side for a while, and only then slowly approached, “Sister Ruanruan.”
“Why so polite today,” Su Zhiruan laughed, teasing him as she casually pointed at the belt on Fu Huaizhong, “This is to be given as a gift to him.”
“Sister Ruanruan, you are joking, this shop is yours, no need to tell me,” the young man insisted as he racked the idle staff to quickly serve her tea, a glance sent the staff bustling about.
Seeing the young man had arrived, Su Zhiruan began, “Uncle Wang said you were looking for me.”
“There is something for Sister Ruanruan; follow me upstairs,” the young man apologized to Fu Huaizhong with a smile and then led Su Zhiruan upstairs.
The package wasn’t heavy; Su Zhiruan weighed it in her hands, guessing that these items were probably from the same batch as those the shopkeeper had just received.
“The shopkeeper also gave me a stack of documents earlier, let me open it and check if it’s the same, if so, I won’t take it with me,” Su Zhiruan said as she sat beside the square table on the second floor, the bundle unwrapped, revealing a stack of accounting books.
“Sister Ruanruan, take your time looking, I’ll go downstairs to attend to the guests,” the young man waved and went downstairs.
Su Zhiruan stayed here to review the documents, some of which overlapped, and there were still some that needed to be handled. She wrote suggestions with a brush, and after finishing writing them all, she organized these books back into the package, stood up, and stretched her shoulders, preparing to go downstairs.
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Just as she descended the last step, she saw another familiar face in the store.
—Fu Huaichu.
The two brothers stood together, seemingly in conversation, but from their expressions, Fu Huaichu seemed effortlessly composed, his gaze indifferent, while Fu Huaizhong’s eyes darted around, flitting and uncertain.
Fu Huaichu wore a black cloak, the pure black hue making his face as handsome as a finely carved jade, his python robe gliding over the misty clouds. He naturally possessed an air of authority belonging to those born to lead, while Fu Huaizhong in his snow-white brocade robe, with a red ruby belt at his waist, exhibited the elegance of a noble scholar and the air of the literati, just slightly lacking the imperial aura, but the Fu Family’s handsome features stood out, drawing the admiration of most women present as soon as the brothers took their place.
“Ruanruan, come here.” Seeing her come down, Fu Huaichu’s eyes softened, a gentle smile tugging at his lips as he reached out his hand towards her.
At that moment, Su Zhiruan could even clearly feel the gazes of all the women in the store directed at her, and with a feeling of helplessness, she walked forward and took Fu Huaichu’s extended hand, “What brings you here?”
“I wanted to visit you at your residence, but the housekeeper said you should be here, so I came,” Fu Huaichu held her hand tightly, the two spoke casually, as naturally close as a long-together couple, “The shopkeeper said you were upstairs doing accounts, and I happened to see my younger brother here, so we chatted for a bit.”
Seeing their tightly clasped hands and their extremely intimate and casual dialogue, Fu Huaizhong’s gaze dimmed, “Elder brother, sister-in-law, I must take my leave. Mother has summoned me to the palace in an hour.”
“Go ahead.” Fu Huaichu noted his recent expression, drew Su Zhiruan into his embrace, and bid him farewell.
Fu Huaizhong left, his silhouette betraying his loneliness.
“Fu Huaichu, as an elder brother, you should be more magnanimous.” Su Zhiruan certainly noticed the atmosphere just moments ago; she wasn’t foolish, aware that Fu Huaizhong harbored feelings for her, but Fu Huaichu’s overtly jealous demeanor was a bit too conspicuous, “I know my limits; everyone already calls me the sister-in-law.”
“He does have an eye for beauty,” Fu Huaichu disregarded the public setting and leaned in to rest his chin on her shoulder, his voice soft, carrying a childish and mischievous tone, “This lad fell in love with you at first sight and even told me in my presence that he wishes to marry you. It seems he has not yet given up hope.”
“Everyone is watching,” Su Zhiruan tapped his back, but he hugged her even tighter.
“Ruanruan, just now you admitted you accepted his calling you sister-in-law, right?” Fu Huaichu squinted, his smile thoughtful and teasing, “Then how about you marry me instead? I have been waiting for you so eagerly; if you do not agree, then I will forever pester you, win you over with my love.”
“And then, when our Ruanruan finally deigns to look kindly on poor Fu Huaichu, allowing him to care for you, to care for our two children, ensuring they lead safe and prosperous lives filled with happiness. Perhaps, at that time, that poor Fu Huaichu might become the happiest man in the whole world.” Fu Huaichu spoke earnestly, and as he spoke, he took out a jade pendant from his bosom and handed it to Su Zhiruan, “If Ms. Su is willing, as a token of sincerity, this token from the Eastern Palace Treasury, along with all the shops and stipends from his fief, are all given into the hands of the woman he wishes to marry. Would you accept?”
“In that case…”
Su Zhiruan smiled as she drew out her words, their embrace tightening. She had already felt his intensely pounding heart, and she smiled, “Worried that some big jealous man would create a sea of vinegar, she agrees.”
The actions of the two were seen by everyone in the store.
When someone recognized that this was Fu Huaichu proposing, the whole place exploded!
