Traveling back to ancient times to get rich

Chapter 319 Fuling Becomes a Leftover Woman

The Gu family watched Gu Sanqi get married, their hearts filled with emotion and blessings. Then, they witnessed Bai Zhi walk down the aisle, which made them both happy and somewhat disappointed, but mostly happy. Later, after Sanqi and Bai Zhi had children, Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu began to worry about Fuling. Their family had been close to Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen from the very beginning. Although Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen treated them very well, Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu weren't overly ambitious, so they wanted to find Fuling a reliable, acquaintance to spend her life with.

Originally, Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu were overjoyed, hoping that Fuling would marry one of Tiannan, Yuzhu, or one of Han Zhi or Zhao Fei—those who had always followed Gu Mochen. After all, they knew these children very well, understanding not only their ways of dealing with people but also their character and personality traits. Moreover, these children had all achieved considerable success in their respective fields, truly deserving to be called young talents.

Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu secretly thought that if Fuling could marry one of these men, it would surely be an enviable and happy marriage. Moreover, these men all lived nearby, so they wouldn't have to worry about their daughter suffering if she married far away. Besides, Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu always felt that these men were the most suitable for their daughter.

However, reality dealt them a heavy blow. Despite Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu's high expectations, Fuling seemed completely uninterested in these people. Her mind seemed entirely elsewhere, as if they were just a group of insignificant strangers. The men, in turn, showed the same lack of enthusiasm towards Fuling; no special feelings developed between them. Perhaps it was because they were too familiar with each other that no spark of romance flew between them. Their relationship was more like that of siblings, filled with kinship and friendship, but lacking any romantic tension.

Time flies, and before they knew it, everyone else had entered the halls of matrimony. Yet, Fuling remained single, still unable to find the one who truly resonated with her soul. Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu, seeing their daughter growing older, couldn't help but feel anxious and disappointed. Just as they were worrying about this, an unexpected person appeared—the son of Lord Sun. This young master Sun had long admired Fuling and, finally unable to suppress his feelings, mustered the courage to propose, hoping to marry her. Upon hearing this news, Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu were overjoyed. After all, young master Sun was Lord Sun's only son, with a powerful family background and rich cultural heritage, naturally surpassing other suitors. Such a wonderful marriage was undoubtedly a rare opportunity for Fuling.

However, to everyone's surprise, Fuling's reaction completely exceeded everyone's expectations. Although Young Master Sun was widely praised for his outstanding literary talent, in Fuling's eyes, his weak personality and somewhat clumsy, mediocre skills were simply unsatisfactory. More importantly, Fuling had no interest in the rigid and conventional manners of Lord Sun and his wife. She felt that such a family atmosphere was too dull, lacking vitality and passion. In the end, Fuling resolutely rejected Young Master Sun's marriage proposal. This decision not only greatly disappointed Young Master Sun but also caused a great uproar in the capital. Various rumors spread like wildfire, and people circulated all sorts of different reasons why Fuling rejected Young Master Sun.

Some say Fuling is a proud and arrogant woman who looks down on Young Master Sun; others say she already has someone she loves, which is why she rejected him so readily; still others say she's a greedy woman who thinks the Sun family's wealth isn't enough… In short, all sorts of speculations and rumors flooded the internet, leaving people overwhelmed. Fuling herself, however, paid no attention to these rumors. She firmly believed that her choice was right and that one day she would find the one who truly belonged to her.

This made Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu even more anxious. Many people whispered among themselves that the palace maids around the Empress were acting like princesses. Lord Sun held a high position, and his son was good enough, so why didn't this Miss Fuling like him? Some people were even more sarcastic, saying that Miss Fuling probably wanted to become the Emperor's concubine, and as long as she didn't leave the Empress's side, she had a chance. This infuriated Fuling, and she thought that if things didn't work out, she would just marry anyone, because she wouldn't marry that dull Young Master Sun. But Ye Qingchen smiled and said to her, "If you care about these things and just settle for a marriage of convenience, your life probably won't be very happy." But Fuling was actually quite anxious. Now Lianqiao, Duruo, Baoqin, Siqi, Shishu, and Nonghua were all married off, and Lianqiao and Duruo had even married Tiannan and Yuzhu, whom he knew best. But she was still unmarried. Leaving aside the years she'd spent traveling with Empress Ye Qingchen, experiencing the world and learning so much, her impressive martial arts skills and beautiful face alone suggested she shouldn't be single. But reality played a cruel joke on her. Even after Empress Ye Qingchen's second child was born, she still hadn't found her ideal partner. If things continued this way, she might end up like Granny Han, a spinster. After all, in ancient times, at her age, she was already considered a spinster.

Many of the palace maids had started calling them "aunties," and Fuling, who was still unmarried, was getting anxious. It seemed like fate was playing tricks on her; she just wanted to find someone like the Emperor and Empress, someone with whom she could have a harmonious marriage. Why was it so difficult for her? Oh well, if she really couldn't get married, she'd just stay with the Empress. After all, she had been with the Empress throughout her sister's pregnancy and delivery. Of the eight maids, she was the only one who could stay with the Empress indefinitely. But Ye Qingchen said to her, "Fuling, don't be too pessimistic. Actually, I think your age is more suitable now. After all, you're not even 20 yet, but you're already quite mature. I always feel that people in this world get married too early. Don't compare yourself to me. First, I was all alone and helpless back then, and it was the Emperor who saved me. Second, I'm more mature, and I know what I want. I hope all of you will be happy, and we absolutely cannot rush things. Don't they all say you treat yourself like a princess? Well, I'll make you a princess. What's so difficult about that? We'll keep our eyes open and definitely find you a suitable husband."

Upon hearing this, Fuling burst into tears. Then she hugged Ye Qingchen and said, "Your Majesty the Empress is the best to me. I don't need any princess status. I just want to find my Mr. Right like this. Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress."