"This is indeed the courtyard the young madam gave us, and it is a bit too large."
Lu Shi also felt the courtyard was excessively spacious. He had originally bought a courtyard himself, but it couldn't even compare to the one the young madam had provided, likely only half its size.
"Too big..."
Cai Qing's face showed concern. The young madam had already given her so many things, not to mention gold, silver, and jewelry, but also a shop and now such a large courtyard. How could she possibly accept more?
"Lu Shi, this courtyard, we should return it to the young madam. It's simply too large, we cannot accept it."
Her gaze fell on Lu Shi, seeking his opinion.
"It is indeed a bit too large, and it wouldn't be appropriate to accept it. Let's follow your suggestion and return it to the young madam."
The young madam had always treated them well, having already given them so much. Accepting this courtyard as well would indeed be unsuitable.
"Return what? Since it was given to you, it belongs to you."
Feng Jin pushed open the door and stepped inside. Just as she reached the entrance, she overheard them discussing returning the courtyard to her.
These two obtuse fools, still thinking of returning what was given to them, truly lacked sense.
"Your servant greets the young madam."
"This subordinate greets the young madam."
Feng Jin directly ignored Lu Shi, who was standing in front, and walked over to Cai Qing. Taking her hand, she said, "You've been made foolish by Lu Shi too, saying such nonsensical things. I have already given this courtyard to you, and I will absolutely not take it back. Don't you want it because it's too small? Then I'll get you an even bigger one."
Her gaze swept around the courtyard, as if it truly seemed a bit too small. In that case, she might as well switch it for a larger one. She didn't want Cai Qing to feel any discomfort in the future.
"Young madam, your servant did not mean that. Young madam's kindness to your servant is as heavy as a mountain. How could your servant possibly dislike it? Your servant only feels this courtyard is too large..."
"Is a larger one not good? What a silly girl. It will be more spacious for 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 give, she remembered that Lu Shi had no residence in the capital. It was then that she bought this house, so Cai Qing wouldn't have to live a life of constant moving with Lu Shi.
"Your servant expresses deep gratitude for the young madam's grace."
Cai Qing was overwhelmed with emotion and knelt directly before Feng Jin.
"Why are you still kneeling? Quickly, get up."
Helping her up, Feng Jin suddenly remembered she had important matters to attend to. A crowd was waiting for her outside.
"I'm almost angered into forgetting my important business. Lu Shi, you and the people outside should handle the moving of all these things. See to it that they are placed where they should be."
"Yes, young madam."
Lu Shi opened the door in a daze and saw the courtyard outside filled with people, completely blocking the entrance.
He surmised these were the people the young madam had mentioned, and quickly went to usher them inside.
Cai Qing watched as they brought in furniture, with tables, chairs, and benches of all kinds.
"Young madam, what is this?"
"These are custom-made furniture pieces they were commissioned to make according to your preferences. I've discarded all the original furnishings left by the previous owner. Since you are to be married, you must have brand new items."
She had considered this when selling the house, so she had them expedite the crafting of the furniture.
For a wedding, they couldn't possibly use old furniture.
Furthermore, given Lu Shi's meager monthly allowance, he had likely spent most of it on various purchases by now. It was best that she prepared everything herself.
"Young madam, this..."
"Hush. I've already paid. If you don't want it, wouldn't I have wasted my money? You truly don't know how to manage things."
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 blankly, and said with displeasure, "What are you still standing there for like an idiot? Hurry and help direct them to arrange everything properly, don't make a mess of it."
"Yes, young madam. This subordinate will do so immediately."
Lu Shi snapped back to reality and hurried into the rooms. His clumsy demeanor was indeed a bit foolish.
"This dullard, needing to be reminded of even this. Your life with him will truly be difficult."
Before, Lu Shi had seemed like a sharp young man. How had he become so foolish now?
Marrying Cai Qing to him, she increasingly felt it was a loss. But the deed was done, and it was too late to regret it.
"Young madam, now that you mention it, he is indeed a little silly."
If the young madam hadn't said anything, she hadn't really noticed. But now that it was mentioned, looking at Lu Shi, she found him somewhat foolish.
"See? I told you to consider it carefully back then. Now that you've seen Lu Shi's true colors, 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 silly girl to regret now.
"Young madam, Lu Shi treats me very well. Your servant does not regret it!"
After saying this, Cai Qing shyly lowered her head. This was the first time she had so directly acknowledged Lu Shi's goodness. Saying it so openly was actually a bit embarrassing.
"Consider it unsaid. You haven't even married yet, and you're already defending him. It seems your relationship has progressed rapidly."
Seeing Cai Qing so happy was a comforting thing.
She also believed Lu Shi would treat Cai Qing well in the future, and she could rest assured in marrying Cai Qing to him.
Besides, they were all under her watch. If Lu Shi were to mistreat Cai Qing in the future, she would not let him off the hook.
"Young madam, please have a cup of tea."
Lu Shi poured a cup of freshly brewed tea and offered it to Feng Jin.
"Lu Shi, if you ever bully Cai Qing in the future, I will absolutely not let you off."
Feng Jin warned Lu Shi with a threatening tone. If he dared to bully Cai Qing, he would definitely face severe consequences.
"Young madam, please rest assured. In the future, I will risk my life to be good to Cai Qing and will absolutely not let her suffer any bullying."
At this moment, Lu Shi's mind seemed to have awakened. His words flowed smoothly, striking a chord with both women.
Feng Jin's mood at this moment was akin to marrying off her daughter. She found Lu Shi somewhat displeasing to her eyes, but with their wedding day so close, no matter how unsatisfied she was, it was too late.
"It's good that you understand. Have all the necessary preparations been made?"