The abstinent and powerful minister is cold and aloof during the day, but he adores her in his dream

Chapter 53 To be her husband is a blessing

Could it be that she has been suppressing her feelings for too long, which is why she has those kinds of dreams and is venting her emotions in them?

But why is it that the man in my dreams is always the same?
But she couldn't make out the man's face no matter what she did.

Unable to understand, Zhiwan stopped thinking about it.

Meanwhile, at Qingyun Residence.

Lu Zhanyi had just woken up.

His brows furrowed as he thought about what happened in his dream.

He became increasingly convinced that the girl was real.

But whose daughter could she be?

Lu Zhan seemed to be deep in thought.

He glanced at the hourglass and saw that it was already the hour of Yin (3-5 AM), so he decided not to sleep any longer. He got up, washed, dressed, and prepared to go to court.

When he went out, he had regained his usual seriousness and clarity.

……

Zhiwan woke up late.

After waking up in the middle of the night, she couldn't fall back asleep at first, but she eventually drifted off again just before dawn.

She felt a bit tired during breakfast.

Upon seeing this, Shuang'er asked with concern, "Miss, are you feeling unwell? After breakfast, why don't you go lie down for a while?"

Zhiwan shook her head. "I'm not lying down anymore. Although we've rented the shop, we haven't figured out what to sell yet. Also, I need to talk to my aunt about the shop."

Upon hearing this, Shuang'er stopped trying to persuade her.

After finishing her breakfast, Zhiwan went to Wei's courtyard.

Wei Jinyi was sitting in the courtyard doing embroidery. When she saw Wan'er arrive, her eyes flashed, she put down her work, stood up and said, "Sister Wan'er, what brings you here today?"

"I've come to keep my aunt company," Zhiwan said, then ignored her and went straight to Wei's room.

Madam Wei was flipping through a roster when she saw Wan'er arrive. She quickly waved to her and said, "Wan'er, you've come at the right time. Come and help me take a look at these young ladies."

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan was taken aback. Was her aunt going to choose a wife for her cousin again?
She glanced at Wei Jinyi, who followed her in, and saw that her expression had turned very unpleasant. She vaguely understood her aunt's intention.

"Okay," she replied obediently, and sat down next to Madam Wei.

“This one looks blessed and will surely be able to bear children. What do you think about having her as your sister-in-law?” Madam Wei said with a smile, pointing to a dignified and elegant-looking girl in the booklet.

Zhiwan blinked her long eyelashes, but before she could speak, Wei Jinyi said with disdain, "Auntie, this one is too fat. Cousin definitely won't like her."

"Nonsense, this isn't fat, it's a sign of good fortune. Girls should be plump to look good. Being as thin as a bamboo pole is not good." After saying that, Madam Wei remembered something, glanced at Wei Jinyi's thin figure, and frowned, "Jinyi, don't blame your aunt for being nosy, but you're too thin. Eat more and gain some weight."

Zhiwan lowered her head, concealing the smile on her lips.

Wei Jinyi's face froze, and she looked down at herself.

What's wrong with her being a little thinner?
Don't all young ladies these days aspire to be as delicate as willows swaying in the breeze?
Her waist is defined, and her legs are perfectly proportioned.

Others even praised her, saying she had the gentle grace of a woman from Jiangnan.

My aunt has no taste!

She felt annoyed, but dared not contradict her aunt.

Seeing Zhiwan sitting to the side, her eyes flickered. She had originally intended to use her as an example, but she found that Zhiwan had an almond-shaped face and peach-like cheeks, and was extremely beautiful, yet not too thin.

Her face was rosy and fleshy, but she didn't look fat. Her chest was also full and plump, looking quite well-endowed.

Upon seeing this, Wei Jinyi felt even more bitter.

She looks like a vixen, so repulsive!

She couldn't help but say, "Sister Wan'er is quite plump."

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan glanced at her.

The hostility in the other person's eyes puzzled her.

Wei Jinyi phrased it euphemistically, but what she really meant was that she was fat.
Zhiwan glanced at her and said nonchalantly, "That's because my aunt dotes on me and gives me good food and drink. If I don't gain weight, how can I repay my aunt?"

Wei Jinyi choked for a moment.

Madam Wei smiled and turned her gaze to Zhiwan, noticing that the girl had blossomed recently, her eyes sparkling with spring, her whole being radiant and alluring. Madam Wei was suddenly stunned by her beauty.

Zhiwan felt a little embarrassed by her gaze and tugged at her sleeve, "Aunt?"

Madam Wei snapped out of her daze, patted her hand with a smile, and said, "My Wan'er is getting more and more beautiful."

But in her heart she thought: I wonder which young man will get lucky. Wan'er is so beautiful, he would be so lucky to be her husband.

Zhiwan blushed slightly, "Auntie, please don't tease me."

Seeing the harmonious interaction between the two, Wei Jinyi almost crumpled the handkerchief in her hand.

After laughing for a while, seeing Wei Jinyi standing there, she thought for a moment and said, "Jinyi, come and help me take a look too."

That should put the girl's mind at ease, right?

Fang Mama told her about Wei Jinyi bringing food to her son yesterday.

Although her son was polite and polite and rejected Wei Jinyi's advances, she was afraid that the girl would be stubborn.

That's why she deliberately brought out this roster, hoping to discourage Wei Jinyi.

"Marriage is a big deal. This is too hasty. What if my cousin doesn't like it?" Wei Jinyi couldn't help but say.

Madam Wei thought to herself: Even if a celestial being stood in front of my son, he would not be moved.

Wasn't she doing this to make Wei Jinyi give up?
If she could, she really wanted to bypass her son and find him a wife.

But she knew that her son was very opinionated, and if she did that, it would definitely displease him.

Thinking this, she said aloud, "I am his mother, and I should make the decision about his marriage. If I think it's good, then it's good."

"Did Aunt consider my cousin's feelings when she did this?" Wei Jinyi said indignantly.

Wei said somewhat impatiently, "If you don't want to help, then go back inside."

Wei Jinyi was furious. She turned to Zhiwan and said, "Your cousin treats you so well, why don't you help persuade your aunt?"

Zhiwan asked in surprise, "What are you advising me on?"

Wei Jinyi choked.

She stamped her foot and said, "I'm going to find my cousin." Then she ran out.

Madam Wei quickly gave Granny Fang a wink.

Granny Fang nodded and led her people out.

Wei Jinyi finally left, and Zhiwan breathed a sigh of relief.

Wei was somewhat annoyed, "She's really been spoiled rotten by her parents."

Not knowing what to say, Zhiwan changed the subject, saying, "Aunt, I came here today because there is something I want to tell you."

"What is it?" Madam Wei asked immediately with interest.

“I’ve rented a shop on Huarong Street. I’d like to do some business in the future,” Zhiwan said.

Wei was somewhat surprised, "The shop has already been rented?"

"Yes, my cousin helped me find it, and it was rented yesterday," Zhiwan replied.

When Madam Wei heard that Lu Zhan had helped with the rental, she was very happy. "At least he's still somewhat useful and knows how to help his sister."

“Aunt, please don’t say that. My cousin is a very good person,” Zhiwan said seriously.

"This is the first time I've ever heard someone praise him so much." Mrs. Wei was amused.

Zhiwan was a little embarrassed. "My cousin just looks cold, but he has a good heart." Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked someone to help her find a shop and made Chen Jiu run around for her.

"Madam, the young master has arrived." At this moment, Fang Mama's voice rang out from outside the door.

Zhiwan was startled and turned around to see Lu Zhan walking in from outside.

How could it have happened so coincidentally?
She felt a pang of embarrassment.

Fortunately, she didn't say anything bad about him.

She quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Greetings, cousin."

(End of this chapter)