Chapter 1549 Qianru visits Yuchuan
Gongsun Qianru was very pleased with Shen Yun’s compliments, her lips curved into a shallow smile, making her look even more beautiful.
Shen Yun ordered the servants to put away the gifts she had brought and led her to the South Garden.
Along the way, through corridors, over artificial hills, the courtyard was filled with flowering and lush garden greenery and intricately carved jade railings.
Pavilions, towers, and lofty attics gleamed with splendor, everywhere demonstrating the grandeur of a wealthy family.
Compared to the Gongsun Mansion, the Xiao Mansion’s architecture was clearly more imposing.
"The Mansion is divided into the East, South, West, and North Gardens, as well as several other pavilions and attics. Your dad and I live in the East Garden, while Chuan’er lives in the South Garden," Shen Yun said warmly as she walked, "Qianru, since you’re here, why not stay a few days in the Mansion? The West Garden is serene, and next to the South Garden; how about I temporarily arrange for you to stay in the West Garden?"
Gongsun Qianru couldn’t ask for more, but as an unmarried young lady, it was improper for her to stay overnight, so she declined politely, "Thank you, Lady Xiao, for your kind offer, but staying before getting married might lead to gossip. It would be better for Qianru to return to the Gongsun Mansion after visiting Brother Chuan."
Shen Yun, fearing that she would find out Chuan’er was unwilling to marry her and that the marriage had been solely arranged by the Master and herself, merely made a polite offer without truly wanting her to stay at the moment; discovering the truth would be disastrous, "That’s fine too. After all, you’ll be getting married soon."
As they walked and admired the grandeur and magnificence of the Xiao Mansion’s courtyard, Gongsun Qianru felt it was comparable to the Imperial Palace, making her exceptionally pleased with the Xiao family’s estate.
In the midst of conversation, they arrived at the South Garden, where several maids stood neatly on both sides to greet them.
"Greetings to the Lady and Miss Gongsun!" the maids said uniformly as they bowed.
Gongsun Qianru’s smile bloomed like flowers on her face; such a display showed the Xiao family’s regard for her.