Transmigrated Female Official

As soon as the carriage carrying Chu Qingluo came to a stop, she found that her mother, along with Chu Yilin, Chu Yinuo, and eight uncles, were already waiting at the door.

"Mother?" With such a large commotion again, Chu Qingluo couldn't help but wonder if she had received some news.

Chu's mother greeted him with a big smile: "Our Qingluo is truly remarkable!" As soon as she finished speaking, her uncles immediately stepped forward tactfully: "Congratulations, Lord Chu!"

Chu Yinuo clapped her hands happily and circled around her, saying, "Congratulations, Third Sister!"

Chu Yilin moved his lips a couple of times and said, "Third sister, congratulations."

...Aren't their sources of information a bit too well-informed?

It turned out that Gongsun Ruyi had already sent congratulatory gifts to the Chu family before Chu Qingluo returned home, which explained the current situation. Gongsun Yu, Jiuwei, and Tongmu had gone out early to pick up Chu Qingluo, so they only learned about this on their return carriage.

The Chu family has produced its second female official of the sixth rank, which is an immense honor.

Mother Chu immediately decided to decorate with lanterns and streamers and hold a grand banquet for guests. "It's truly a blessing from heaven! Your first incense offering really paid off, the goddess has shown her power..." Mother Chu muttered to herself as she went to the ancestral tablets, not forgetting to remind them before leaving: "Remember to come and offer incense to our ancestors later."

The wish Chu Qingluo made before the Heavenly Goddess the day she was chosen to be the first to offer incense had absolutely nothing to do with promotion or wealth. She smacked her lips twice: "I understand—"

After the excitement subsided, the others gradually dispersed.

Seeing her whole family so happy, Chu Qingluo suddenly felt an increased pressure. She sighed heavily and turned to meet Gongsun Yu's silently caring gaze...

Instantly, a warm feeling welled up from the bottom of her heart.

She smiled at him and said, "Let's go, come with me to offer incense."

He nodded: "I'll do whatever you do."

Chu Qingluo took two steps closer to him, gently taking his left hand in hers…

A thick, warm feeling came from his palm, and she then realized that there were calluses on his palm, but they didn't feel prickly. She gripped his hand even tighter.

Gongsun Yu was initially taken aback by her sudden initiative, but when he saw the weariness on her face, he felt a pang of heartache. He hooked his right arm around her and pulled her into his embrace: "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

His voice was soft, possessing a reassuring charm. Chu Qingluo closed her eyes, her other arm encircling his waist, listening to his steady, powerful heartbeat… Let her savor this moment of tranquility…

Having been a member of the Chu family for so long, this was the first time Gongsun Yu had felt her heart drawing closer to his, and he was filled with indescribable joy.

He wasn't in a hurry; he still had a lifetime to fully possess her.

……

After offering sacrifices to their ancestors and having dinner, Gongsun Yu, as usual, sat for a while in Chu Qingluo's room, listening to her pour out her troubles.

"I never expected His Majesty would promote me because of a cotton pillow." Chu Qingluo felt that apart from this, she didn't seem to have made any other contributions.

"Don't think of the current emperor so superficially. Maybe she really does have an eye for recognizing a fine horse." Gongsun Yu wasn't very surprised by Chu Qingluo's promotion. In his eyes, she was just that extraordinary.

"Come on—" Chu Qingluo said, resting her head on her hand. "Although I can understand some words now, I still feel very lost and can't handle being one of the tenth-rank female officials."

Gongsun Yu looked at her with a smile and asked, "Do you remember what I said to you on the day of your coming-of-age ceremony?"

"Hmm..." Her large, dark eyes darted around as she replied, "You said you knew everything from astronomy to geography!" She then glanced at him and teased, "I remember you used to be quite shameless, how come you're not so obvious now?"

"Pfft—" Gongsun Yu was amused by her words and replied, "Didn't I upset you because I came uninvited? Now I'm afraid you'll kick me out, so of course I have to behave myself."

"Was I unhappy at the time?" She remembered that she probably didn't show it that obviously.

"Yes, he was very unhappy, looking like he wanted to devour me alive." Gongsun Yu finished speaking and even imitated a monster's expression as if it wanted to eat people.

"Hahaha—you're exaggerating!"

Chu Qingluo smiled, feeling much more relaxed. She said with a smile, "So, Young Master Gongsun, who knows everything from astronomy to geography, do you have any good strategies for dealing with your master's promotion?"

After hearing this, Gongsun Yu put on a serious expression and bowed slightly: "Replying to Master, I have already made plans for you!" His feigned obsequiousness made Chu Qingluo laugh again.

Having spent so much time with Gongsun Yu, she hadn't realized he was such a talkative person, even capable of making her laugh. Before, she'd been so engrossed in the tedious task of learning and practicing calligraphy… she'd completely neglected him…

Chu Qingluo secretly observed Gongsun Yu all night. She had to admit, he was truly a wonderful romantic prospect.