Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 1002 - Gan Jiayou Comes to the Door

Chapter 1002: Chapter 1002: Gan Jiayou Comes to the Door

Chapter 1002 -1002: Gan Jiayou Comes to the Door

What could Lord Gan Jiayou possibly want with her?

If he truly had a matter of importance, should he not have requested an audience with Di Yelei? Why come to see her, a married woman of the inner court?

With a belly full of curiosity, Liu Sisi had risen from bed and hadn’t even had a sip of water when she ordered someone to let Lord Gan in.

As soon as Gan Jiayou entered, he lifted his robe and bowed deeply, “I, the minor official Gan Jiayou, pay my respects to Princess Ruyu.”

“Lord Gan, please, rise.”

Liu Sisi lightly supported Gan Jiayou until he stood steady, then she herself stood up, advanced and kneeled down, “Sisi pays respects to my adoptive father.”

Although she had been forced into accepting Gan Jiayou as her adoptive father initially, the Gan Family had extended a helping hand when she needed it most, and for that, Liu Sisi had always been grateful.

“Sisi, please rise quickly.”

Gan Jiayou hurriedly helped her up, his face showing a slight unease, “Hearing that the Princess, accompanied by the Old Master Marquis, had returned to the village to visit family, I came especially today to pay a visit, hoping the Princess would pardon my intrusion.”

“If my adoptive father has come to see Sisi, I couldn’t be more delighted. Why would there be any blame?”

Liu Sisi’s face was filled with a light smile as she instructed Xue Yi beside her, “Go quickly and bring a chair for adoptive father.”

“Yes.”

Xue Yi hurriedly made her curtsy, left the house, and soon returned with another little maid, carrying a chair.

“Adoptive father, please be seated.”

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“I the minor official thanks the Princess for her generous hospitality.”

Gan Jiayou made his gesture of gratitude and then carefully settled on the edge of the chair.

Even if the person in front of his eyes were not just his adopted daughter but his own biological daughter, there certainly would be no place for him to sit here.

“Sisi, accompanied by her husband, obeyed the Imperial Decree to return home for a family visit, and we only arrived at our doorstep yesterday at noon. We haven’t yet had a chance to sort things out, so I haven’t had the opportunity to visit you in person, I hope you will not take offense.”

“Not at all, not at all! I dare not take any offense,” Gan Jiayou quickly stood up and made his gesture of respect.

Xue Yi swiftly brought over fragrant tea, and while Gan Jiayou wasn’t noticing, she whispered silently with her back to him, “The Old Master Marquis said he already knows.”

Liu Sisi nodded almost imperceptibly, reached out to lift the teacup and said, “This tea was brought from the capital. The Old Master Marquis is quite fond of its flavor and always enjoys brewing a cup in his leisure time to savor. Adoptive father, would you try it and see if it suits your taste?”

Unable to decline, Gan Jiayou naturally took the cup, carefully blowing on it to cool it down before taking a small sip. He let the tea linger in his mouth for a while before swallowing and then set down the cup with a smile.

“Indeed, this is excellent tea. However, it seems that the tea set used to serve it is slightly lacking. If the Princess does not mind, tomorrow I will bring a fine set of tea ware, hoping the Princess will favorably accept it.”

“Where are these words coming from, adoptive father? It’s rare for you to show such affection, and I am grateful for it. How could I possibly have any complaints?”

“That is good to hear.”

Gan Jiayou breathed a sigh of relief, looked around, cleared his throat twice, “I truly came here uninvited to trouble the Princess because Jiayou has a favor to ask, so I thickened my face to disturb the Princess and hope she will not mind.”

“Adoptive father exaggerates, we are family after all. Isn’t it ridiculous to talk about whether one minds or not?”

Liu Sisi was entirely composed, her face showing no ripple of disturbance, “Whatever matter adoptive father has come for, please feel free to speak.”

“It’s like this…”

After struggling for quite a while, Gan Jiayou finally sighed, “I have heard that the Princess and Prefecture Princess Luo are close. Could you introduce me to her?”

Prefecture Princess Luo? Wasn’t it Prince Luo who had come with me this time? Why would Gan Jiayou not want to meet with Prince Luo but instead seek an audience with the young Prefecture Princess Luo? This—a man and a woman alone together…

“Father, I’m afraid that’s hearsay. The one who has come to Gongzhou City this time is Prince Luo, not Prefecture Princess Luo.”

“I have known about this matter for some time, but indeed, Prefecture Princess Luo has now arrived in Gongzhou, and moreover, she has brought with her an Imperial Decree. As for this decree, it is said that His Majesty has entrusted her with full authority over the selection of Gongzhou City officials…”

Gan Jiayou’s voice grew softer as he spoke.

Liu Sisi raised her eyebrows in surprise! What on earth was Zhao Yuanlang up to?

But she immediately understood Gan Jiayou’s intention.

He wanted to take the route through Prefecture Princess Luo, didn’t he? However, that would require him to know Prefecture Princess Luo. No wonder he asked for an introduction.

“I naturally dare not refuse a request from my adoptive father. However, these few days might not be convenient. So…” I only got back home yesterday, and with a sore back and tired waist, who would want to run back and forth between Macheng County and Gongzhou City?

Gan Jiayou, on the other hand, heaved a sigh of relief! He quickly smiled, “Princess, there’s no need for you to worry. All you need to do is give me a letter of recommendation. The rest I know well what to do.”

Clearly a fourth-rank official, why would he still need my introduction? Yet he’s asking me for a letter of recommendation—could it be that he has ulterior motives beyond wine?

Realizing this, Liu Sisi felt somewhat uncomfortable.

However, she brought out the calligraphy tools, swiftly penned down the matter, and handed it to Gan Jiayou, “Here! The recommendation letter is prepared. Not any old grease will do for protecting hands.”

The moment he received the letter, Gan Jiayou got up to take his leave, clearly in a hurry.

Once Gan Jiayou had left, Di Yelei strode in from the other side, watching his retreating back, with furrowed brows.

“Could Gan Jiayou harbor any improper thoughts towards that young girl?”

Liu Sisi shook her head, “That shouldn’t be the case. Setting aside Gan Jiayou’s age, just from the days when Prefecture Princess Luo stayed at our mansion, it’s not hard to see that she is decisive. You’d better keep an eye on him.”

If Gan Jiayou dared to have any bad intentions, Prefecture Princess Luo would surely give him a hard time.

“I hope there’s nothing wrong,” Di Yelei sighed.

Thinking it over, even though the time wasn’t perfect, Liu Sisi still asked about Di Yelei’s wishes, “What if Prefecture Princess Luo and our Xuan’er could form a lifelong union… wouldn’t that be wonderful?”

“Xuan’er is also getting on in years; it’s time to talk about this and get married as soon as possible, you’d better bear with it.”

“His age… isn’t that a bit too young?”

Liu Sisi jumped up in alarm—was Xuan’er, only fifteen this year, about to get married and have children? Wasn’t that too soon?

“It’s not too soon! In the village, most start looking for happiness and get married at fourteen or fifteen. Xuan’er has just turned fifteen; it’s the perfect time.”

The biggest problem now is with Prefecture Princess Luo. Talking to Prince Luo about it doesn’t worry me—he is unlikely to turn down the marriage proposal. But then again, it takes considerable courage to refuse a marriage proposal from Prince Luo.

“You should confirm Xuan’er’s feelings again. If you can find her, go propose marriage sooner rather than later and settle this matter,” Di Yelei said directly.