"This courtyard was indeed given to us by the Young Madam, and it is indeed a bit too large."
Lu Shi also felt the courtyard was excessively spacious. He had previously purchased a courtyard, but it couldn't compare to the one the Young Madam had provided, likely only half its size.
"It's too big..."
Cai Qing looked worried. The Young Madam had already given her so much; not counting the gold, silver, and jewelry, there was a shop, and now such a large courtyard. How could she bear to accept more?
"Lu Shi, let's return this courtyard to the Young Madam. It's truly too large; we cannot accept it."
She looked at Lu Shi, seeking his opinion.
"It is indeed a bit too large, and accepting it would be inappropriate. Let's follow your suggestion and return it to the Young Madam."
The Young Madam had always treated them well, bestowing many gifts. Accepting this courtyard as well would indeed be improper.
"Return what? Since it's been given to you, it's yours."
Feng Jin pushed the door open and stepped inside. Just as she reached the entrance, she overheard them discussing returning the courtyard to her.
These two oblivious fools, even thinking of returning the gift. Truly brainless.
"Your servant greets the Young Madam."
"Your subordinate greets the Young Madam."
Feng Jin ignored Lu Shi, who stood at the front, and walked directly to Cai Qing, taking her hand. "You've been made foolish by Lu Shi, speaking such nonsense. I have already gifted this courtyard to you, and I will never take it back. Don't you want it because it's too small? Then I'll get you an even bigger one."
She glanced around the courtyard, thinking it might indeed be a little small, and decided to exchange it for a larger one. She absolutely did not want Cai Qing to be wronged in the future.
"Young Madam, your servant did not mean that. The Young Madam's kindness to your servant is immense. How could your servant possibly dislike it? Your servant merely feels this courtyard is too large..."
"Is a larger one not good? You truly are a silly girl. It will be more spacious for you when you have children in the future."
Feng Jin held Cai Qing's hand, reassuring her to accept the courtyard.
After thinking for a long time, finding nothing else to gift, she remembered that Lu Shi had no residence in the capital, which was why she had bought this mansion. She couldn't let Cai Qing live a life of constant moving with Lu Shi.
"Your servant thanks the Young Madam for her immense kindness."
Cai Qing was overwhelmed with emotion and knelt before Feng Jin.
"Why are you kneeling? Hurry and get up."
Helping her to stand, Feng Jin then remembered she had important matters to attend to; a crowd was waiting for her outside.
"You've angered me so much that I almost forgot my business. Lu Shi, instruct the people outside to move everything in. See to it that they place it there."
"Yes, Young Madam."
Lu Shi, dazed, opened the door and saw the courtyard packed with people, completely blocking the entrance.
He supposed these were the people the Young Madam had mentioned, and he quickly began directing them inside.
Cai Qing watched as they carried furniture in, tables, chairs, and stools, all complete.
"Young Madam, what is this?"
"I had them custom-make the furniture according to your preferences. I discarded everything left by the previous owner in this courtyard. Since you are getting married, you deserve entirely new furnishings."
She had thought of this when she bought the property, urging them to work quickly on the furniture.
For a wedding, they couldn't possibly use old furniture.
Furthermore, with Lu Shi's meager monthly salary, he would have spent most of it on various purchases by now. It was most proper for her to prepare everything.
"Young Madam, this too..."
"Be quiet. I've already paid for it. If you don't want it, wouldn't that be a waste of money? You're not managing anything well at all."
Giving Cai Qing no chance to refuse, Feng Jin directed them to carry all the furniture into the rooms. She then looked at Lu Shi, who was still standing there傻傻地, and said displeasuredly, "What are you still standing there blankly for? Hurry up and direct them, have them arrange everything properly, don't make a mess of it."
"Yes, Young Madam. Your subordinate will go now."
Lu Shi snapped back to reality and hurried into the rooms. His clumsy demeanor made him seem rather foolish.
"This blockhead, needing to be reminded of even this. It must be difficult for you living with him in the future."
She used to think Lu Shi was quite a clever young man. How had he become so foolish now?
Marrying Cai Qing to him made her feel even more like she was losing out. But now that the decision was made, it was too late to change her mind.
"Young Madam, now that you mention it, he is indeed a little foolish."
Before the Young Madam had said anything, she hadn't really noticed. Now, looking at Lu Shi, she felt he was quite foolish.
"See? I told you to consider it carefully. Now that you see Lu Shi's true nature, you're stunned, aren't you? It's too late to regret it now."
Feng Jin chided Cai Qing with a slightly resentful tone. It was too late for this foolish girl to regret it now.
"Young Madam, Lu Shi is very good to me, and your servant does not regret it!"
After speaking, Cai Qing lowered her head shyly. This was the first time she had so directly acknowledged Lu Shi's goodness. Saying it so openly made her quite embarrassed.
"Consider it as if I said nothing. You haven't even married yet, and you're already defending him. It seems your feelings are progressing quite rapidly."
Seeing Cai Qing so happy was a comforting matter.
She also believed Lu Shi would treat Cai Qing well in the future, and she could be at ease marrying Cai Qing to him.
Besides, they were all under her watchful eye. If Lu Shi were to bully Cai Qing in the future, she would not let him off.
"Young Madam, have some tea."
Lu Shi poured a cup of freshly brewed tea and offered it to Feng Jin.
"Lu Shi, if you bully Cai Qing in the future, I will absolutely not let you off."
Feng Jin warned Lu Shi with a hint of threat. If he dared to bully Cai Qing, he would certainly not have an easy time.
"Young Madam, please don't worry. In the future, I will stake my life to treat Cai Qing well and absolutely not let her suffer even the slightest bit of bullying."
At this moment, Lu Shi's mind seemed to have opened up. His words flowed out, striking a chord with both women.
Feng Jin felt as if she were marrying off her own daughter. She found Lu Shi somewhat displeasing to her eyes, but with their wedding day drawing near, no matter how dissatisfied she was, it was too late.
"It's good that you have it in mind. Have you prepared all the necessary items?"