Duke Zhao Guo was very satisfied with the result and said: "Nanyuan now holds Chu territory and is on good terms with Dongjiang. In fact, he has many choices. Xu Huan expressed his stance so simply that we have to accept this friendship. Xiaoer, do your best in the future.
Honor your father-in-law, although he doesn’t mention it, but we need to know what he gave up.”
He paused and then said: "If your children are prosperous, it doesn't matter if you choose one of them to adopt."
At this generation of the Yan family, there were only two sons left in the direct line. Zhao Guogong definitely would not let his direct son marry into another family, so he took the initiative to say so, and he felt guilty.
Xu Huan loved his daughter so much that he didn't mention any conditions. He had taken such a big advantage, and he would be really sorry if he didn't express his position.
Yan Ling was very happy: "Yes, father."
After talking about important matters, Duke Zhao noticed that his eldest son was not in a high mood, so he asked: "A Cheng, what's bothering you? You've been depressed these days."
Yan Cheng shook his head: "It's nothing, it's just that I have been too busy lately and am a little tired."
Duke Zhao Guo nodded and warned: "Just do it in front of us, but be more restrained when you go back. After all, you are newly married, so don't let your wife feel left out."
"yes."
"Okay, you all go back! It's getting late, have a good rest, there are a lot of things to do next!"
The two brothers responded in unison and exited the study.
Yan Ling put her arm around her elder brother's shoulders and said with a smile: "Brother, I haven't wished you a happy wedding yet!"
Yan Cheng smiled: "It's not like you were too busy. You only rushed back to attend a wedding and then disappeared without a trace the next day. How about you, do you have fun in Nanyuan?"
"I'm very happy, brother, you don't know..." He chirped again about his fight with the false emperor's envoy, and praised his cleverness in hiding the marriage certificate.
Yan Cheng listened with a smile until he was interrupted at a fork in the road: "Okay, I will brag. Now that the marriage has been decided, I have to learn to be an adult in the future, and I can't be as childish as before."
"Why am I so childish? I went out and did a lot of things this time!" Yan Ling was dissatisfied.
"Yes, yes, Young Master Yan is very capable. Go back and rest quickly. If you want to play again tomorrow."
"Brother, are you in a hurry to go back and see your sister-in-law? Then I won't delay you! See you tomorrow!" Yan Ling laughed and ran away, feeling happy.
Sure enough, I have been too busy during this period, and the eldest brother was just too tired. Well, since he is back, let's help share more. After all, the eldest brother is still newly married, so he has to spend more time with his sister-in-law.
Yan Cheng watched him run away with a smile. When he was completely out of sight, his face darkened.
When he returned to his yard, Mr. Xie came out to greet him and help him wash and change clothes.
Yan Cheng slowly smiled, held her hand, and said softly: "You have just entered the house not long ago, and there are many things you need to do. Don't do these things yourself. It's not like there are no maids."
Her husband-in-law was so considerate, which made Ms. Xie feel very at ease.
She was very satisfied with this marriage. When she saw it with her own eyes, Yan Cheng was well-groomed, gentle and courteous, impeccable. Moreover, the Duke of Zhao had a good family tradition, harmonious husband and wife, and brotherly love.
I couldn't find him even if I held a lantern. Now that I'm married, my mother-in-law is kind and my husband is gentle. There's nothing to dislike about Mrs. Xie.
"The maid is a maid, and I am me, how can it be the same?"
After finishing the chores, Yan Cheng sent the girls down and the couple were alone.
"Is there any news about the letter you sent back to your parents' family?"
Mr. Xie shook his head: "I think there is chaos over there, and there is no reply yet."
Yan Cheng groaned and lowered his head to read.
Grain Owl
Instead, Mrs. Xie became worried. She sat over and asked him, "Husband, I see that you are very worried. Is there something wrong?"
Yan Chengdao: "Liang Xing raised troops in Qi County, and the forces there are in chaos. I'm afraid that your natal family will be involved, and I'm also worried that the situation will become more complicated."
Mrs. Xie replied softly: "Husband, there is no need to worry. My father has already made preparations. Liang Xing is not enough to shake the Xie family."
The Xie family is a century-old family with a deep foundation. Not only does it occupy a city, but it also has extensive connections. The general trend of the world did not change in a day or two. They had already planned it.
Yan Cheng nodded, put down the book and said, "It's late, let's take a rest."
The bed was already made, and the two of them turned off the lights and lay down.
She had been very tired these past few days, and soon Xie became confused.
In the darkness, I suddenly heard Yan Cheng say: "Don't tell anyone about the letter, and don't reveal anything about it to your mother."
Ms. Xie woke up with a start. She was still a little confused and asked, "Why?"
"There are some things that I haven't thought about yet." Yan Cheng carefully considered each word and said slowly, "In a few days, there will be big events outside. There is no need to disturb my parents at this time."
Ms. Xie still didn't understand, but her obedience to her husband made her agree.
"I see."
Yan Cheng reached out and patted her: "I will be very busy next time and may not have time to accompany you. Don't be offended."
Mrs. Xie smiled and replied meekly: "My husband is doing big things, I understand. I will learn from my mother and take care of the back house for you."
Yan Cheng smiled back, took her into his arms, and said softly: "Go to sleep."
Mrs. Xie was very satisfied with her husband's tenderness and fell asleep quickly leaning against him.
Yan Cheng closed his eyes, but he was still half asleep. At this moment, he was still in the wedding room. After a while, chaotic scenes flashed in front of his eyes, and he seemed to be in a cramped Zen courtyard.
The war brought many refugees, and the government used the Daming Temple to resettle some of them.
It was the third day after the marriage. He accompanied his mother and new wife to the Daming Temple to fulfill their vows, but was led to a remote courtyard.
When he saw the peasant woman's face clearly, he was shocked: "Your Majesty, the Concubine?"
That noble and elegant virtuous concubine took care of him in every possible way during the short time he stayed in the capital, and even sent her a special gift when he left the capital. When he learned of the sudden change in the capital, he thought of her for a moment.
I hope she can escape. He never expected that at this moment, she would appear in Tongyang, in front of him!
Concubine Liu Xian was wearing a blue and gray cloth skirt, her hair was in a messy bun, and she even had incense ash on her face. Her gray-headed look looked no different from those refugee women.
Seeing him, Concubine Liu Xian immediately burst into tears: "A Cheng!"
Yan Cheng hurriedly helped her up, feeling strange.
He and Concubine Liu Xian had only met a few times, so why did he call her so affectionately? It was as if he was really his nephew.
He put away his emotions and said to Concubine Liu Xian: "It's great that you are safe and sound. Now that you are here, please follow me back to the Duke's Mansion. I believe my mother will be very happy to see her old friend..."
Concubine Liu Xian immediately interrupted him: "No! Acheng, I'm here to see you, not your mother!"
Yan Cheng was stunned: "Empress..."
"Don't call me empress." Liu Xianfei looked at him, her eyes seemed sad and happy, "You should call me aunt."