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"My girl, it's almost past 9am. The master told us to let her sleep a little longer, but this..."

"Fortunately, the Zhao family doesn't have a mother-in-law who needs to be greeted and served tea. Otherwise, if it gets out, who knows how many bad reputations we'll be accused of."

Cuichan said this as she helped Hualan up.

The brocade quilt slipped off, and the red mark on Hualan's neck made their hearts tremble.

Cuichan frowned and said, "Miss, why don't you ask the master to have some pity on you..."

Upon hearing this, Hua Lan immediately gave him a resentful look.

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Chapter 67: Not Knowing to Cherish the Good Times

Officials of the Great Zhou who married were allowed ten days' leave, which was actually nine days.

Children who get married are allowed five days of leave. Those who need to travel far to welcome their brides can also apply for travel leave.

Hualan, supported by Caizan, came to the bronze mirror and was about to sit down.

Cui Chan hurriedly said, "Go find a cushion for the lady. This sandalwood stool is very hard."

Cai Zan was stunned at first, then suddenly seemed to remember something, her pretty face turned red, and she nodded repeatedly.

Cui Chan took out a piece of white silk with blooming red plum blossoms from the brocade quilt embroidered with hundreds of children and grandchildren, folded it, and carefully put it into the sandalwood box.

According to the rules, this piece of white silk should be sent to the mother-in-law for review early this morning to prove the bride's chastity.

But in the Zhao family, all of this is unnecessary.

After practicing boxing, Zhao Han came to the side room.

Hualan was dressing up, her beautiful face reflected in the bronze mirror, her eyebrows like distant mountains, and her rouge lightly applied.

Hua Lan's eyes flickered as she met his in the mirror. A faint smile played on the corners of her lips as she said coquettishly, "My lord, you didn't even bother to call me when you woke up. What kind of bride sleeps till noon?"

"When I was with my mother, I never got up so late."

Zhao Han took two steps forward and put his arms around her slender waist from behind.

"I'm worried that my wife will be tired and it will be difficult to explain to my mother-in-law when we return home."

"If you were really worried about having to explain to my mother, you shouldn't have come up with those tricks last night."

As soon as she finished speaking, Hualan's cheeks began to burn hot, and she wished she could dig a hole in the ground and crawl into it.

Hearing this, Zhao Han was stunned at first, then he laughed and said, "Don't blame me for this. If you want to blame someone, blame the beauty of my wife. She is so beautiful that people can't let her go."

"You..." Hua Lan was embarrassed and annoyed, and glared at him.

Seeing Cai Zan and Cui Chan covering their mouths and laughing, he snorted softly and said, "Why didn't I notice before that the master could be so smooth-talking?"

"My wife, are you blaming me? Then I, your husband, will make amends tonight."

As he spoke, Zhao Han actually stood up and bowed to Hua Lan.

Seeing him like this, Hua Lan became even more embarrassed and annoyed. She simply turned her back and said delicately, "I won't pay any attention to you anymore."

Hualan's dowry nanny, Mama Wei, was standing not far away. Seeing her son-in-law and daughter being so close, she was very happy.

I'm just waiting to go back home and have a good talk with Wang Ruofu. Maybe I can even get a reward from her.

After Hualan had dressed and made up, the two of them went to the ancestral hall together. Mother Hu had already prepared incense, candles and offerings.

The ancestral hall was filled with the scent of sandalwood incense. Hualan was kneeling on a cushion, holding three incense sticks.

Looking at the tablets of her mother-in-law Hu Wanrong and her father-in-law Zhao Shouzhen, she said softly, "Mother-in-law and father-in-law, the new daughter-in-law has come to pay her respects to the two elders today."

After saying this, she kowtowed three times respectfully.

Zhao Han looked solemn, holding the incense in his hands to his eyebrows. "Father and Mother, I have come with my new bride to pay my respects to you today."

Mother Hu stood aside, her eyes slightly red.

"If the eldest lady were still alive, she would be so happy if she knew that my brother had married a girl as gentle and dignified as her."

When Hua Lan heard this, her eyes moved slightly and she looked sideways at Zhao Han.

"Sir, when we have time, let's go back to Yangzhou and pay our respects to the graves of my mother-in-law and father-in-law."

Zhao Han nodded and said softly, "Okay, I'll listen to you, my lady."

Now that there is a legitimate mistress in the mansion, the household affairs will naturally be handed over to Hualan.

After finishing lunch together, Mother Hu sent someone to deliver the account books, matching cards, warehouse keys and other items.

Having been relieved of the heavy responsibility, Mother Hu felt relieved.

I am just looking forward to living a happy life in the future with my grandchildren.

Hua Lan reached out and gently stroked the account book, saying softly, "Don't worry, sir. I will do my best to take care of it and make sure nothing goes wrong in the mansion."

"I am confident in your ability as a housekeeper."

As he spoke, Zhao Han raised his hand and scratched the back of her upturned nose.

"Speaking of which, I have to thank my grandmother."

"Your Excellency may not know this, but a few months before our marriage, my grandmother taught me all her secret skills."

Zhao Han raised his eyebrows and smiled, "It seems that grandma is trying to train my Hua'er to be a model of a lady in Bianjing!"

"What model of a Bianjing lady? I just hope I won't disappoint my grandmother's expectations in the future."

Hualan's eyes were burning. The Zhao family's house was quiet. She had no aunt to serve her, and no sisters-in-law or aunts to deal with, which relieved the new bride of many worries.

My husband passed the imperial examination and became the third place in the imperial examination at a young age. He is also favored by the government and his career is naturally smooth.

The treasury in the mansion was well-stocked with money, and she didn't have to worry about expenses. This was exactly the married life she had always dreamed of.

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her lips, and she actually felt that her grandmother's painstaking efforts were useless.

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Imperial Palace, Wenhua Hall.

The glazed tiles reflect brilliant light under the sunlight, and the copper bells on the eaves ring softly in the wind, crisp and pleasant.

Zhao Zhen was wearing a ochre-yellow dragon robe and leaning lazily on the dragon throne.

Zhang Maoze stood in front of the imperial desk and reported to him in detail about Zhao Han's every move in the past few days.

"Pei Hu sent word that His Highness was born with supernatural powers and possessed rare military talent."

"You've made rapid progress in just half a month. If you practice for a few more years, you'll be a leader in the Imperial City Division. It's truly rare."

Hearing this, Zhao Zhen's face was filled with relief and pride. He laughed out loud and said, "My descendants will surely be able to pacify the world with their pens and conquer the world with their warriors!"

"Han'er, you really win my heart!"

Zhang Maoze quickly added, "Your Majesty is right. Your Highness is extremely diligent. He even practiced martial arts the day after his wedding."

"What?! Newly married, this brat doesn't even know how to cherish this precious time?"

"I'm still looking forward to meeting the emperor's grandson soon!" Zhao Zhen frowned, his tone filled with both doting and helplessness.

"Officials, please relax."

"I see that Your Highness is in good health and strong. I think it won't be long before you get good news."

As for the fact that Prince Yong and Prince Yan sent gifts to Zhao Han one after another.

Zhao Zhen was not furious. Instead, he raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said quietly, "These two cousins ​​are quite sensible!"

"It is only natural that they prepare some generous gifts for my prince's wedding."

Zhang Maoze smiled and whispered, "Your Majesty, this action of the two princes has made Your Highness more respected in the court."

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly, his eyes far-sighted: "Han'er has just entered the court, and this kind of respect is exactly what she needs."

He paused, and his tone suddenly turned cold.

"Go, call Prince Yong into the palace and tell him I'm not feeling well. I want him to come and talk to cheer me up."

"I obey your order." Zhang Maoze responded and did not dare to delay. He immediately sent a eunuch to the Prince of Yong's Mansion to deliver the message.

Chapter 68 Aunt Kang is here too

After three days of sweet love, today is the day when Hualan returns home.

Hualan sat in front of the bronze mirror, with Cai Zan doing her makeup, and the shyness of a girl gradually faded from her eyebrows.

There is an indescribable charm at this moment.

All in all, very smooth.

"Madam, everything is ready for the master, it's time to set off." Mother Wei came in and urged.

Zhao Han had already prepared a generous return gift yesterday, including silks and satins, gold, silver, and jade ornaments, and the finest four treasures of the study...

Hualan responded softly and adjusted her collar in the mirror.

Soon, he and Zhao Han got on the carriage heading to Sheng Mansion.

Today, Hualan was wearing a long warm orange brocade dress with a peony pattern embroidered with gold thread on the hem. Her hair was tied up high, adorned with a few inconspicuous but particularly valuable hairpins, showing the decency and solemnity of the bride.

The two younger generations, Changbai and Changfeng, personally greeted Zhao Han and Hua Lan outside the door.

After the carriage stopped, Hua Lan, with the help of Zhao Han, bent down and got out of the carriage and landed steadily.

Yu Guangzhong happened to catch a glimpse of the Kang family's carriage. Hualan's smile faded a little and she muttered softly, "Why is Aunt Kang here today?"

"Ever since we came to the capital, Aunt Kang has come over countless times. Even if we are close, there's no need to visit so frequently."

How could Hua Lan, who was so clever, not see Wang Ruoyu's true face?

Every time he visited me, he had a friendly smile on his face, but there was calculation in his eyes.

In the past, every New Year's Day, when the family met, she would always stir up trouble in front of Wang Ruofu.

But her mother believed her sister's words without a doubt, and quarreled with her father when she came back. They always ended up in a bad mood, and Lin Qinshuang benefited from it.

Zhao Han squeezed her hand and said softly, "It's okay, I guess it's just a little bit of a profit."