Zhou Chen grabbed Gao Hui's hand tightly and smiled teasingly.
Gao Hui gave Zhou Chen a charming eye roll: "Yes, I just like you. It's all your fault. You don't know how to show mercy at all. You made me wait for so long. I'm so angry."
As she said that, she bit Zhou Chen's shoulder, but it was just a show, and she was reluctant to really bite hard.
Perhaps because of her childhood living environment, when facing Zhou Chen, she did not behave in a humble manner. Instead, she was able to speak and act coquettishly with Zhou Chen on an equal footing.
At this point, Song Yinzhang cannot do it, because Song Yinzhang always puts himself in a low position. Even if Zhou Chen is very kind to her, this habit cannot be changed.
On the contrary, Zhao Pan'er was completely relaxed in front of him. The relationship between the two was very close. Gao Hui was almost like Zhao Pan'er.
In comparison, Zhou Chen still prefers this way of getting along. Husband and wife should be of the same mind, and there is no need to be submissive and petty.
Of course, this is not a problem with Song Yinzhang, but a problem with the background of the times. Gao Hui was from a good background and could even enter and exit the palace, so he did not feel that he was inferior to others and could act coquettishly in front of Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen held Gao Hui's cheeks with both hands and said with a smile: "What's the point of biting the shoulder? If you want to bite, just bite here."
As soon as he finished speaking, before Gao Hui could react at all, he spoke up, and Gao Hui's beautiful eyes widened in shock.
After a while, Gao Hui's body softened, and she moved closer to Zhou Chen's arms, allowing Zhou Chen to 'bully' her.
"Master Hou..."
"Hui Hui..."
The lights in the new house were turned off, and Zhou Chen once again experienced the joy of the wedding.
After Zhou Chen and Gao Hui got married, Zhou Chen assigned her two brothers to official positions as promised. They were both serving as bodyguards for the army, but one was in the Horse Army Division and the other was in the Infantry Army Division. Their positions were not high, but both
A man of class, a serious iron rice bowl, and the emperor's own army.
So when he returned home, Gao Hu's face looked much better. He felt sorry for his daughter, but his son's future was obviously more important than his son.
And because of his marriage to Zhou Chen, even though they were concubines, many of his former colleagues became much more enthusiastic, which made him no longer dissatisfied.
One month after taking the concubine, Zhou Chen spent most of his time in Gao Hui's courtyard.
Gao Hui's personality is different from the mature and steady Zhao Pan'er and the timid Song Yinzhang. She is very lively and cheerful, straightforward, and she is even more open-minded in front of Zhou Chen. She often makes fun of Zhou Chen, with such a funny look,
Zhou Chen also found it very interesting.
Although Gao Hui's temperament is a little willful and arrogant, she still admires Zhao Pan'er and will not bully Song Yinzhang, who has a soft personality, so the relationship between the three women can be said to be very good.
She likes to be lively, and often goes to Zhao Paner's place to tease Zhou Ye, and runs and jumps around like crazy with little Zhou Ye, celebrating very happily.
After getting along for a long time, Zhao Pan'er and the others also discovered that Gao Hui was really careless and even naive a lot of the time. Sometimes she did things carelessly, and she needed the help of the nanny and maid she brought with her for many things.
All in all, Gao Hui is a person with no scheming, his emotions are superficial, and he is easy to get along with.
In the blink of an eye, it was the third year of Tiansheng's reign, and there was no gap in the Hou Mansion just because there was an extra mistress. Under the overall management of the eldest lady, Zhao Pan'er, the entire Hou Mansion was thriving and living in harmony.
Zhou Chen doesn't have to worry about things in the backyard. He treats the three women equally. He spends the most time with Zhao Pan'er, followed by Gao Hui, and finally Song Yinzhang.
It's not that he is partial, the main reason is that Song Yinzhang's body is weak. Even if he has a silver bottle, Song Yinzhang's character is not as good as Gao Hui and Zhao Pan'er. It's too boring.
Zhou Chen also often goes to Zhang Haohao's place, and sometimes finds excuses to stay overnight. His time management can be considered very orderly.
This year, the government also experienced changes. Xiao Qinyan, who had been prime minister for three years, was getting old after all. After working hard day and night, his health gradually failed and he fell ill.
Xiao Qinyan fell ill, and the situation in the court naturally changed. Many people were eyeing his position. For a while, the stable situation in the court began to shake.
But fortunately, the Empress Dowager Liu Wan, who listens behind the curtain, has great power. Even if there is a shock, her authority and rule will not be shaken.
But for Xiao Mansion, it is not a good thing.
Xiao Qinyan's sudden illness made it impossible for the young masters of the Xiao Mansion to support the family. The eldest son, Xiao Wei, had only been in office for two years and was only a minor official.
Xiao Qinyan has always been worried about the future of Xiao Mansion and has been planning it, especially after he became seriously ill.
On his deathbed, Xiao Qinyan still waited for his proudest son.
Gu Qianfan.
Gu Qianfan felt very uncomfortable when he looked at Xiao Qinyan, who was suffering from pain and was not like a human being on the bed.
His feelings for Xiao Qinyan are very complicated. After all, he is his biological father. If he says he has no feelings, it would be a lie.
After Xiao Qinyan returned to Beijing, everything he did was beneficial to him. Even though he knew why Xiao Qinyan acted like this, he was still moved in his heart.
But he still didn't like Xiao Qinyan's behavior, and he never thought about returning to the Xiao family. He was just Gu Qianfan of the Gu family.
But seeing Xiao Qinyan's miserable situation now, he still couldn't bear it.
"Qianfan, there is no need to be sad. Everyone is bound to die. If you have lived as a father to this extent, you are already satisfied. This life is not in vain."
Xiao Qinyan is more open-minded. All the ups and downs in his life have long tempered his spirit and will. Even in the face of death, he can be calm.
Gu Qianfan remained silent because he didn't know what to say, comfort? grief? or something..., he couldn't figure it out.
"Is there really no hope?"
Xiao Qinyan smiled calmly and said: "There is no hope, but it doesn't matter, it's enough. The thing that my father can't let go of the most right now is the Xiao family. You should understand."
Gu Qianfan nodded: "I understand, what can I do for you?"
"I have made arrangements, but those children can only keep their status quo at best. They are your younger brothers. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, if it is convenient for you, please help. If it is not convenient, it will be their fate.
That’s how it should be, so you don’t have to feel guilty.”
Xiao Qinyan knew a lot about his sons. If he didn't really have no expectations, how could he put all his hopes on Gu Qianfan.
"The person I can't let go of the most now is you. You are my most promising son, but as the imperial city's envoy, it is too difficult for you to go further. In this dynasty, warriors are not as good as literati after all. In the beginning,
You are going the wrong way."
Listening to Xiao Qinyan's emotion, Gu Qianfan remained silent. Of course he knew it, but he never regretted it. This was his own choice. The most important thing was that through his own efforts, he finally fulfilled his wish.
Let the biological mother enjoy the incense of imperial edict and be included in the family tree.
"You don't have to worry about me, I'm fine now."
Xiao Qinyan looked at Gu Qianfan with his turbid eyes, and said quietly: "You have passed the age and it is time to start a family. Even if it is for your mother and grandfather, you should pass on the incense."
"I know what to do."
"Forget it, your temper is exactly the same as when my father was young."
Xiao Qinyan laughed dumbly, knowing that he could not persuade Gu Qianfan, so he turned to another matter.
"Qianfan, although you are the envoy of the imperial city now, the situation in the court is unpredictable, so you must stay vigilant. I know you don't like party strife, but you don't want to participate in party strife. You should have friends in the court and be a loner.
No one will end well in the end."
Xiao Qinyan's tone was full of instruction: "You don't need to make too many friends, but there is one person you must make good friends with. He is Zhongyong Hou Zhou Chen."
Gu Qianfan's expression changed slightly. He had a good relationship with Zhou Chen. Zhou Chen was also his only good friend. They would occasionally drink together, but they had never talked about court affairs together, let alone formed a party.
"Zhou Chen seems to be indisputable, but in fact he is a very ambitious person, but he hides it so deeply that others cannot see it."
Xiao Qinyan has been in contact with Zhou Chen many times and doesn't know Zhou Chen very well, but he can still see some things.
"Being ambitious is not a bad thing, because with ambition you will have motivation and work hard. What I want to tell you is that building a good relationship with Zhou Chen may play a vital role in the future.
"
Gu Qianfan wanted to retort that he did not need to rely on others, but in the face of Xiao Qinyan's expectant eyes, he finally nodded.
"I see."
Xiao Qinyan smiled happily.
Chapter completed!