I've Got This Cannon Fodder Trope Covered!

Chapter 25

Wei Hanzhang had grown up under Madam Gu's watchful eye, and she was quite satisfied with this future daughter-in-law. The girl, aside from having a somewhat spoiled temperament, had no flaws in household management, appearance, conversation, etiquette, or interpersonal skills.

Wei Hanzhang also understood that Madam Gu sending two concubines for her son did not mean she disliked her; it was simply the custom of a prominent family. As her son grew older, it was natural for him to have attendants by his side.

In any case, this marriage was one that both families were pleased with. Compared to the far-off marriage of Wei Hanyu and the arranged marriage of Wei Hanshuang, she should feel grateful.

After not seeing each other for two months, the moment Wei Hanzhang stepped through the door, Gu Yunran's gaze instinctively fell on her, filled with restrained eagerness.

The person in question was oblivious and hadn't yet noticed anything, but several onlookers had already caught on. Seeing her future son-in-law like this, Madam Jiang felt even more satisfied. After asking a few questions, she smiled and said, "Ranran, why don't you take the Gu family's young master for a stroll in the garden? The adults can have a chat."

Wei Hanzhang was taken aback, glanced at Gu Yunran, and caught his eye. Lowering her gaze, she said, "Come with me."

Once outside, Wei Hanzhang waved off her two maidservants, Lu Zhu and Lu Lan, and led Gu Yunran toward the second courtyard.

She strode ahead confidently, with Gu Yunran following behind.

"Ranran, are you still angry with me?" Gu Yunran tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "I've written you so many letters; why haven't you replied to any of them?"

Wei Hanzhang didn't answer and instead asked, "When did you arrive in the capital?"

"Yesterday," Gu Yunran replied, pleased to see her turn back. He proudly stated, "I came to find you even before my family was all settled in."

If it weren't for the fact that it would have been inappropriate for him to come alone for the first time, he would have wanted to come by himself yesterday.

They had never gone this long without seeing each other, and Gu Yunran was feeling anxious for no reason, especially after being scolded by his father for lacking ambition.

"Ranran, I'm coming to your house to propose tomorrow. You need to hurry up and marry me."

Wei Hanzhang was about to speak when she heard this shocking declaration and widened her eyes in surprise. "So soon?"

"It needs to be soon," Gu Yunran said, his voice lowering. "My Ranran is so wonderful; what if someone else takes a liking to you? You have no idea how anxious I've been for the past two months with no news from you."

Gu Yunran had grown accustomed to doing as he pleased in Xuanzhou. The Gu family was close to the Jiang family, so visiting the Jiang residence felt like returning home, where he could see his Ranran every day.

But after having a falling out and then being separated for so long, with no letters exchanged, he felt restless.

Over these past two months, Gu Yunran experienced firsthand what it meant to be anxious about what he had and what he might lose, to think of someone day and night, and to toss and turn in bed.

What he feared the most was that their engagement was not formally established; it was merely a verbal agreement.

What if some other young master with a higher status in the capital took a liking to his Ranran, and the Zhongyong Marquis's residence had thoughts of breaking the engagement?