After Zhou Chen and Sheng Hualan served tea, they stayed to have breakfast with their parents before leaving.
On the way back, Sheng Hualan was still in a daze. The sun was shining on her body, but she didn't feel any warmth. She was only thinking about what happened just now.
Not just her, even Cuichan who came with her was in a daze while holding the tray and looking at the pair of keys on it.
Before entering the Marquis Mansion, the old lady specifically told her that the Marquis Mansion was as deep as the sea, and asked her to be careful and take good care of the eldest daughter. If the eldest daughter made any oversights, she must remind her in time.
However, the eldest lady of the Hou Mansion is kind and loving. Although the Marquis doesn't talk much, he doesn't find fault with the eldest lady in the slightest.
It was only the second day of the wedding. As the eldest wife of the second son, the eldest girl actually obtained the right to manage the entire Hou Mansion. Isn't this ridiculous?
There must be joy, after all, if the eldest girl is the housekeeper, the status of the maids and mothers who are dowry will instantly rise a lot in the Hou Mansion.
But I was more surprised. After all, the Hou Mansion is different from the Sheng Mansion. The eldest girl had never managed the house in Sheng Mansion, but suddenly she took charge of the house when she came to the Hou Mansion. Can she do well? Can I help the eldest girl?
Zhou Chen naturally noticed that the master and servant were absent-minded. After returning to his courtyard, he took Hua Lan's hand to comfort him.
"Madam, you don't have to worry. My parents sincerely ask you to manage the house. You don't have to think about anything else, and you don't have to care about what others think or think. Just manage it according to your own ideas. Even if something goes wrong, I will do it."
I will help you, and as long as I am here, you don’t have to be afraid of anyone in this Marquis Mansion."
This comfort moved Hua Lan's heart, but it still couldn't make her completely relax.
"But, officer, although I have learned these things from my grandmother, in such a big house, I am really afraid that I will not do well and let down the trust of my father and mother."
In fact, she was a little more afraid, that is, her sister-in-law managed the housekeeper very well before. If she did not manage it well, she would not only be embarrassed by the comparison between the two, but she would also bring trouble to the officials.
Zhou Chen said with a smile: "You are so smart, how can you not do well? You are just managing people. Look at it with your heart. If you have merit, you will be rewarded. If you are wrong, you will be punished. Whoever dares to disobey will be beaten directly until they are obedient."
Hua Lan chuckled: "It's not as simple as the officials said."
"That's right. My wife is the smartest and most beautiful, and her smile is even more beautiful."
"Oh, there's still someone here." Hua Lan shyly pushed Zhou Chen away.
Green cicada looks at the nose with the ears, and looks at the heart with the nose.
"Madam, I see you haven't even had a few bites there just now. How about I take you out later and go to Fanlou to have something to eat?"
Zhou Chen's suggestion made Hua Lan's eyes light up. It has been a year since she came to Tokyo, but because she is a lady, it is okay to go to places like Sanqing Temple, but it is definitely not possible to go to Fan Tower. Fan Tower is in
The city of Tokyo is extremely famous, and when Zhou Chen mentioned it, she was really interested.
But after thinking about it, she still shook her head: "No, my mother just handed over the housekeeping rights to me. I want to study hard. I can't let my mother down. I'd better go there later."
Zhou Chen smiled and scratched Hua Lan's nose: "Our wife should work hard, okay, then you can make some snacks later, and I'll go sit with my eldest brother."
Hualan suddenly pulled Zhou Chen: "Guanren, I was too embarrassed to ask my sister-in-law just now, why..."
Zhou Chen's face changed slightly, he glanced at Cui Chan, and then said: "My eldest brother is sick, and my eldest sister-in-law really doesn't have the energy to take care of the house, so you don't have to think so much."
"okay."
After Zhou Chen left, Cuichan asked in a low voice: "Girl, what should we do next?"
Hua Lan muttered: "First find out the situation of each court in the Hou Mansion, and then go to the accounting office to ask for the account books. By the way, Cuichan, we are no longer in the Sheng Mansion. Don't call us girls anymore, let's call you eldest lady."
"Yes, madam."
Hua Lan rubbed his head. He was definitely happy to take on the important responsibility as soon as he arrived, but pressure also came with it.
Zhou Chen came to Zhou Tong's courtyard, drank tea and asked about Butler Quan.
Zhou Tong said with a smile: "This is your sister-in-law's own wish, and it is also my wish. The Hou Mansion will eventually be handed over to you and your siblings."
"Brother, you..."
This was the first time Zhou Tong was so calm and talked about this topic in person, which shocked Zhou Chen's heart.
Zhou Tong continued with a relaxed look: "I have been tired for more than 20 years, you must let me have a good rest. Not to mention that I don't have a son. Even if I want to inherit, my father will not agree, not to mention that I don't have a son."
I don’t want to adopt an adopted daughter, so I’m content with Sister Fu accompanying me.”
"I'm telling you this because I really look away. If it were anyone else, I would definitely not be willing to accept it or worry about it. But you are my compatriot's younger brother. You are much better than my useless brother. It's up to you.
I feel more at ease than anyone else about inheriting the Hou Mansion."
"Sanlang, you don't have to feel guilty. This is God's will. If you really feel sorry for me, then do it well and let our Zhongjing Hou Mansion go to a higher level. I believe you have this ability."
"Cough cough, cough cough..."
It had been a long time since he had said so many words in one breath, and Zhou Tong coughed violently again. Zhou Chen went over and patted his back gently, while using Yangzhou's slow internal energy to comb Zhou Tong's hair.
Soon, Zhou Tong felt better and took a sip of tea.
"Sanlang, now I really believe that you have learned medical skills. Every time you pat my back, I feel much better."
This is of course true, Yangzhou Manchu's healing ability is first-rate, but what Zhou Tong suffered from was a serious illness, not an injury. Yangzhou Manchuan could only alleviate his illness at best, but could not cure it.
"It's good to know. If you feel uncomfortable in the future, just go to me. Don't stay in the yard all day, but also go out and walk around."
"Oh, you kid actually taught me a lesson."
The two of them laughed and talked, and their relationship was much better than before.
"Sanlang, the officials have appointed you as the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the horse army. It seems that you will not be allowed to go to the frontier in the short term."
"Anyway, there is no war in the border area now. It doesn't make any difference to me whether I go or not. It's good to stay at home."
Zhou Tong sighed: "It's not easy to be a capital official, so you should be more cautious."
Zhou Chen said with a smile: "You are exactly the same as my father in this regard."
Zhou Tong also laughed: "Really? Then I'll take it as you are complimenting me. You'd better go back quickly. If you don't spend time with your wife during the wedding, what's wrong with you coming to see me?"
"Okay, then I'll go back first. By the way, I made a swing for Sister Fu. I'll have someone carry it over tomorrow."
"If Sister Fu knew about it, she would definitely be extremely happy."
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In the blink of an eye, it was the day to return home to peace three days later. Hua Lan woke up early today, and then dressed up under the service of Cuichan and Caihan.
Zhou Chen was naturally not idle, and still went to the pavilion to meditate and practice internal energy.
Caihan looked outside curiously: "Madam, why does the master go to the pavilion to meditate every morning?"
Cuichan didn't wait for Hua Lan to answer, and scolded her dissatisfiedly: "Shut up, you are the only one who is nosy. This is the Lord's business. Didn't I tell you to take care of it?"
Hua Lan waved her hand and said, "The officials said that the best plan for the day is in the morning. Meditating in the morning can maintain your energy throughout the day. I don't quite understand it. Anyway, that's what the officials said."
Caihan thought about it carefully: "Not to mention, the master has been in very good spirits these past few days. It seems to be really useful."
Cuichan said: "Caihan, go and see if Guining's gift is ready at Mother Feng's side. I'll just come over to Madam Feng's side."
"OK."
After Caihan left, Hua Lan said with a happy face: "I haven't seen my grandma for a few days. I really miss her. Today I can finally go back."
"If the old lady knows that the eldest lady misses her so much, she will be very happy. I think the old lady must have been waiting for the master and the eldest lady to return early in the morning."
"Well, Cui Chan, hurry up, I can't wait to go back." Hua Lan urged.
After putting on makeup, Zhou Chen and Hua Lan had breakfast together and were ready to leave.
When Hualan saw the two carriages with azure curtains, glass embroidery and black paint waiting outside, she was stunned.
"Official, this is a car given by the official family. Isn't it a bit too high-profile for us to ride back in it?"
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "It doesn't matter if you are high-profile. When you return home to return home, you have to be high-profile. This is a gift from the official family. You can't just support it all the time. You have to sit when you should sit."
In later generations, this double carriage will be like a supercar, and it has more meaning. Even rich people cannot use it. Only those who have reached a certain status can ride it.
Hua Lan thought that her return to peace would also bring glory to the Sheng family and make people dare not underestimate her natal family, so she readily agreed.
After getting on the carriage, she discovered that the carriage not only looked good and majestic from the outside, but it was also much more comfortable to sit on than the carriage at home.
"Thank you, officer."
"Why are you suddenly thanking me? We are husband and wife."
"Well, officer, you are so kind."
Hua Lan leaned against Zhou Chen emotionally. She had only been married to Zhou Chen for three days, but she already felt that she was the luckiest person in the world.
The officials love her, her parents-in-law value her, and the servants respect her. Her status is higher than hers at home.
Is this what it feels like to be a housewife? No wonder my mother always scolds Lin Xiaoniang. Compared with her, what my mother does as a housewife is really frustrating.
To be continued...