Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty
Chapter 443 - 436: Venting

Chapter 443: Chapter 436: Venting

Chu Lingxuan walked into the room, approached Chen Afu, and his face was filled with excitement. His eyes seemed to shine, and his usually stern face was lit up with an emotional glow.

First, he held Chen Afu’s face and kissed her deeply, then he embraced her tightly and said with a trembling voice, "Afu, Afu, my uncle’s disease is cured, our Chu family has survived this crisis. You and the children are safe!"

Chen Afu was held tightly by Chu Lingxuan. She buried her face in the nook of his neck and also responded excitedly, "That’s great, really great!" Having said that, she cried tears of relief.

Chu Lingxuan’s hold tightened even more as he continued, "Afu, the days of waiting for judgement were unbearable... Each day seemed like a year, my heart was constantly in turmoil... From now on, I will join forces with my grandfather, father and uncle, do everything we can to take control, consider everything, protect our family, so that you and the children will be safe, and to bring your mother back home..."

"Yes, me, the children, and mother-in-law, we all are waiting..."

Before Chen Afu could finish her sentence, Chu Lingxuan lifted her up into his arms. He then strode towards the bedroom and gently placed her on the bed.

Chu Lingxuan released all of his pent-up emotions. Chen Afu was also extraordinarily excited today, and they both reached cloud nine over and over again...

The commotion was a bit loud, and it woke up the normally quiet little children, even frightening them to tears.

Chen Afu guessed that not only the maid sleeping in the side room but also those sleeping in the outer rooms could hear the noise.

Especially Jin Yanzi in the room, all the feathers on her body stood up, and her nose bled. She chirped, "My god, Daddy Chu is too fierce, I can still feel the vibrations even when I’m hiding in the water tank. The room is shaking like an earthquake, even Beibei got spun around twice..."

Hearing this, Chen Afu blushed, but she was completely lost in Chu Lingxuan at the moment.

When they finally finished, Chu Lingxuan still held her tightly, unwilling to let go. Chen Afu had to push him off, then got up to feed the children. She pouted and said, "You’re annoying! After all this, how am I supposed to face people tomorrow."

Chu Lingxuan seemed unconcerned, he looked at her swollen and red lips, which he had bitten, and couldn’t help but lean down and kiss her again. He said seriously, "No one else heard us, and everyone in this courtyard is our personal servant, there is nothing to fear."

Chen Afu didn’t know what to say, the logic of many people in ancient times left her speechless.

In their eyes, servants were no different than dogs or cats, and their feelings didn’t matter. But she couldn’t accept this, servants were still people, they had thoughts too.

After Chen Afu finished feeding, Chu Lingxuan didn’t lie down to sleep, but told someone to get Chu Lingqi to drink a few cups in the Outer Court.

Chen Afu was surprised, "It’s midnight, shouldn’t you be sleeping instead of drinking?"

Chu Lingxuan said, "I can’t sleep." His eyes lit up again as he asked her, "Or, shall we go again?"

Chen Afu’s body was sore and aching at this time, so she quickly shook her head to express her unwillingness.

Chu Lingxuan returned when the first light of dawn broke. When Chen Afu woke up, he also sat up.

Chen Afu fretted, "You’ve only slept less than two hours, you should rest a bit more. I’ll ask Chu Huai to get you a day off."

Chu Lingxuan shook his head and still got up.

When Dabao came to eat, Chu Lingxuan said, "Today I requested a leave, I’m going to take your mother and you siblings to the street for a walk."

His words not only startled Dabao, but also startled Chen Afu. Since their marriage, he only took her for a walk in the Capital City right after their wedding, and he never took the children out for a walk.

Chen Dabao asked uncertainly, "Is what Father said true?"

Chu Lingxuan cracked a smile and said, "Of course, it’s true. Now tell me, where do you want to dine?"

Dabao laughed and said without hesitation, "I want to go to Xinglong Grand Restaurant."

Xinglong Grand Restaurant was a second-tier restaurant in Dingzhou. Chu Lingxuan would never choose to go there either as a host or a guest. He said, "Think again, there are better restaurants in Dingzhou."

Dabao shook his head and insisted, "No, it has to be Xinglong Grand Restaurant. It’s owned by my maternal grandfather and my third maternal uncle. I’ve been in Dingzhou for a while now, but I’ve never been there."

Chu Lingxuan looked at Dabao with some sympathy. Previously, out of fear for his safety, he had kept him at home, except for a few visits to relatives and friends. So, he agreed, "Alright, we’ll go there."

He sent someone to request a leave from Mr. Liao, and then called Alu over.

Chen Afu had someone deliver a message to Mrs. Huang and Mrs. Wei, instructing them to dress Beibei and the young boys for a visit to the city. She herself went into the east wing and directed the mothers on what clothes and hats to put on the young boys.

By the time Chen Alu, Chu Hanyan, and Li Xuan arrived at the main room, brimming with excitement, the whole family was set to ride out and stroll around the city.

They headed straight for the bustling West Street of the Dingzhou, first stopping at the Mozhai to buy plenty of high-quality stationery for Dabao and Alu. Even Yu and Ming didn’t miss out.

Afterward, they visited the Nirvana Embroidery Workshop, where Mr. Luo personally welcomed them. Chu Lingxuan requested Mr. Luo to get Chen Afu and Chu Hanyan five strips of brocade each and two strips each for himself, Alu, Dabao, Yu, and Ming.

Unfamiliar with items in the embroidery workshop, he asked Chen Afu and Miss Chu if they needed anything else. Chen Afu shook her head; she already owned nearly all the items from the Nirvana Embroidery Workshop. In contrast, Miss Chu chose many hair accessories, trinkets, embroidered handkerchiefs, and other small fancy items that piqued her interest.

Next, they visited the Jade Kirin Silver Tower, located across the street. Mr. Bai quickly showed them into a private room on the second floor and brought out the best jewelry from the store. Chu Lingxuan casually ordered several sets of headwear for both Chen Afu and Chu Hanyan, jade hairpins and ornaments for himself and the boys, as well as an agate screen featuring carps leaping over the dragon’s gate.

Subsequently, they went to a documents store and then a cosmetics store, buying a bunch of books and rouge and powder.

After this entire tour, he had spent over two thousand silvers, and he still hadn’t paid at the embroidery workshop.

Chen Afu mused to herself, truly a spendthrift man, he’s not hesitant to splurge even such a large amount when he’s happy.

Chu Lingxuan noticed Chen Afu’s concern and whispered into her ear while grinning, "Don’t worry about the money, your husband is wealthy."

His words made Chen Afu chuckle reluctantly.

By that time, it was nearly noon. Xinglong Grand Restaurant was on North Street, so everyone hopped into the carriage again to head there. Luckily, the children kept munching on snacks throughout the journey, preventing them from feeling hungry.

After more than half an hour, they arrived at Xinglong Grand Restaurant.

Chen Shi was in the main hall on the ground floor. Upon seeing the Chu Lingxuan’s family arriving, he hurriedly welcomed them with a joyous face, "Ah, such esteemed guests! Please come in, come in!"

Dabao shouted proudly, "Third Uncle, it’s me who brought Father and Mother here."

Chen Shi laughed heartily, "Then I must thank Dabao. Your Father and Mother’s presence here is an honor for our restaurant." And then he led them to a private room on the second floor.

In a surprisingly democratic gesture, Chu Lingxuan let Chen Afu and the children order the food, while he only ordered a pot of Blue Flower Brew.