Chapter 1117 The Frightened Hua Lan Returns to Ningri, Aunt Kang

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 cautious and take good care of the eldest girl. If the eldest girl made any omissions, 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 these maids and mothers in the Marquis' mansion will instantly rise a lot.

But I was more surprised. After all, Hou Mansion is different from Sheng Mansion. The eldest girl had never managed the house in Sheng Mansion. Suddenly she came to Hou Mansion and took charge of the house. Can she do well? Do you have the ability to help the older 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 know how to 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 this from my grandmother, in such a big house, I am really afraid that I will not do well and live up to the trust of my father and mother."

In fact, she was a little afraid, that is, her sister-in-law managed the housekeeper very well before. If she did not manage it well, she would be embarrassed by the comparison between the two, and 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.

The green cicada’s ears look at its nose, and its nose looks at its heart.

"Madam, I see you haven't even had a few bites there just now. How about I take you out later and go to Fan Lou to have something to eat?"

Zhou Chen's suggestion made Hua Lan's eyes light up. She had been in Tokyo for a year, but because she was a lady, it was okay to go to places like Sanqing Temple, but it was definitely not possible to go to Fan Tower. Fan Tower was 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 stewardship 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 didn't have the nerve to ask just now, why did my sister-in-law..."

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 when he first 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 intention, and it is also my intention. 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 spoke 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 this useless brother like me. It's up to you. I feel more at ease than anyone else about inheriting the Marquis 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. However, Zhou Tong suffered a serious illness, not an injury. At best, Yangzhou Manchuan could only relieve his illness, but could not cure it.

"It's good to know. If you feel uncomfortable in the future, come 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 official has 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's no war on the border 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 smiled: "Really? Then I'll take it as you are complimenting me. You'd better go back quickly. If you don't accompany your wife well during the wedding period, 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 be extremely happy."

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In a 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 either, he 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 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 his hand and said, "The official 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. Anyway, that's what the official 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 knew that the eldest lady missed her so much, she would 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, Cuichan, hurry up, I can't wait to go back." Hua Lan urged.

After putting on makeup, Zhou Chen had breakfast with Hua Lan and was 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 go 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 must 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 pair of carriages 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.

Hualan 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 it was not only beautiful and majestic from the outside, but 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."

Hualan 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.

Now, she finally understands her mother.

The Sheng Mansion is also lively today, because it is the day for the eldest daughter to return home. The momentum of Shili Hongzhuang’s wedding three days ago has not completely dissipated. When she returns home today, many people in Jiying Lane are curious about the eldest daughter of the Sheng family. of Guining.

When the carriage of the Zhou family of Marquis Zhongjing arrived at Jiying Lane, it immediately caused quite a stir. The black-painted double carriage was really majestic.

Cuichan and Caihan got off the carriage first, while Zhou Chen helped Hua Lan get off the carriage together.

As soon as they got off the carriage, they saw Sheng Changbai and others waiting at the door.

"big sister."

Sheng Changbai is now over fifteen years old, and he already behaves in a Sheng Hong manner, but he is more serious than Sheng Hong.

In addition to Sheng Changbai, there are also two children of the Sheng family, Sheng Changsong and Sheng Changwu.

Sheng Changsong is slightly larger than Sheng Hualan, while Sheng Changwu is smaller than Sheng Hualan.

Although Zhou Chen is older than them, he naturally calls him the same name as Sheng Hualan.

"Eldest sister, eldest brother-in-law, come into the house quickly. Grandma and mother are waiting for you."

Zhou Chen and Hualan first went to Mrs. Sheng's Shou'antang.

"Hua'er."

"grandmother."

When grandparents and grandchildren see each other again, they are all extremely happy, hugging each other and laughing.

Zhou Chen used to call his aunt grandma, but now he also calls her "grandma" along with Hua Lan.

"Brother Chen, Hua'er, come quickly. You are busy that day and don't have time to meet your great-grandmother. Today is a good day."

The old lady pointed to a kind-hearted old lady next to her and asked Zhou Chen and Hua Lan to pay their respects.

Hua Lan had met her eldest grandmother, so she naturally recognized her and bowed respectfully.

Zhou Chen also saluted respectfully: "I have seen my great grandmother, my great grandmother Ci'an."

"Okay, okay, okay."

The old lady in the main room of the Sheng family was full of joy and extremely happy.

"What a talented person, with a handsome appearance. Sister, I heard that this child is still related to you by blood. Hua'er said the marriage was well done, well done."

The old lady was also very happy: "Brother Chen is indeed my niece's child. He has been obedient since he was a child. Now he is even more majestic and a general."

"Okay, okay, I have liked this kid Hua'er since he was a child. He is a lucky one."

The old lady of the eldest house was really happy for Hua Lan, and then she thought of her granddaughter. The eldest granddaughter had also reached the age of marriage, but it was a pity that she was not as lucky as Hua Lan to find such a prominent and wealthy son-in-law.

The old lady had a conversation with Hua Lan, and then said: "Hua'er, Brother Chen, you go to see the eldest lady first, and come back later. Grandma wants to have a good talk with you."

"Okay, grandma, then I will go with the officials to pay homage to my mother."

"Okay, go ahead."

"Grandma, let's go there first and come back later."

Watching Zhou Chen and Hualan leave, the old lady's face was full of joy. Hualan was the granddaughter she had cared for for more than ten years, and Zhou Chen was her grandnephew. She was happier than anyone else that they could become a couple.

The old lady of Dafang praised: "Tokyo is a place where Feng Shui is good at raising people. Hua'er's husband can't be found in our small place in Youyang."

The old lady smiled and said: "In that case, sister, please stay with me for a few more days."

"It's up to the children."

Zhou Chen and Sheng Hualan came to Madam Wang's Wei Ruixuan.

But what surprised Zhou Chen was that besides Mrs. Wang, there was also a lady sitting next to Mrs. Wang who was waiting to see them. It seemed that she had a close relationship with Mrs. Wang.

As soon as Wang Ruofu saw Hua Lan and Zhou Chen, his face was full of smile and he stood up directly.

"Hua'er."

"Mother."

Wang Ruofu grabbed his daughter's hand and smiled happily: "Okay, okay."

"Sanlang, my Hua'er didn't cause you any trouble, right?"

Because the old lady at home had a relationship with Zhou Chen and was now her daughter-in-law, she called Zhou Chen Sanlang very affectionately.

Zhou Chen saluted respectfully: "Hello, Madam. Hualan is sensible, gentle, virtuous, straightforward and lovely. Our family, both father and mother, like her very much."

Wang Ruofu felt brighter on his face and smiled even brighter.

"That's good, that's good. This child has known etiquette and kindness since he was a child. Now that he is entrusted to you, Saburo, I, as a mother, feel completely at ease."

"By the way, Saburo, you haven't met my natal sister yet, right?"

Wang Ruofu pointed to the lady sitting upright next to him and introduced to Zhou Chen: "Sanlang, this is my natal sister, your name is Aunt Kang."

Hua Lan's face stiffened slightly, but she recovered in an instant and said to Zhou Chen with a smile: "Official, this is what I mentioned to you, Aunt Kang."

Zhou Chen saluted and said, "Auntie, safe and sound."

He took a look at Aunt Kang. He had admired the name of this shameless and vicious Aunt Kang for a long time. He didn't expect to see her the first time he came home.

Aunt Kang did not put on any airs of elders, and said with a smile: "Well, okay, the third young master of Marquis Zhongjing's Mansion, even the female family members of my backyard, have heard about it a long time ago. Sister, you may not know, you My eldest sister-in-law is deeply loved by the officials, and I even gave you a royal sword as a gift back then. Everyone in Tokyo knows this."

When Wang Ruofu heard this, his face was full of gossip.

"Is there such a thing? The official rewarded Saburo with a sword. It was really a great honor."

Zhou Chen was slightly surprised as to why Aunt Kang was praising him, but after thinking about it, it didn't seem so strange.

Aunt Kang is a refined egotist. She goes everywhere because she wants to do something for herself and her son.

Nowadays, he can be regarded as a popular figure in front of the official family, a new noble in the court, and a direct nephew and son-in-law. He is completely different from Minglan in the plot, so smart people like Aunt Kang will naturally not treat Minglan and Gu Tingye the same way. he.

"My aunt is ridiculous. What happened back then was the fault of the younger generation. It's lucky that the officials didn't blame me."

Aunt Kang suddenly told Hua Lan: "Hua Lan, in the future in the Hou Mansion, you must honor your parents and respect your husband."

"Thank you, aunt, for your teaching."

Wang Ruofu was a little depressed, this is my daughter, shouldn't I, a mother, be the one to say this? Sister, what are you doing?

But she was kind-hearted. Although she was dissatisfied, she didn't show it. She was still smiling happily.

"Sanlang, Hua'er, you go and eat some fruits and snacks first. When the officials go to office, we will have dinner together as a family."

"Yes, mother."

As soon as Zhou Chen and Hua Lan went out, Ru Lan, who had a straightforward personality, ran over.

"Eldest sister, eldest brother-in-law..."

In the house, Wang Ruofu smiled and talked to Aunt Kang with a proud face.

"Sister, I only thought that my uncle was a good fighter, but I didn't expect him to be so valued by the officials."

Aunt Kang was extremely unbalanced. He felt that his sister was so stupid that she was married to the Marquis of Zhongjing. Moreover, she was the legitimate son of the Marquis of Zhongjing, Zhou Chen, who had a bright future. She was no different.

Especially when she saw the stupid sister's proud look, she felt even more disgusted. She felt that Wang Ruofu did it on purpose.

Originally, her parents were planning to marry her to Sheng Hong, but she disliked Sheng Hong's decision to serve as an official in a bitter cold place, so she was unwilling and insisted on getting married to the Kang family.

Her parents loved her so much that they allowed her to marry into the Kang family, and her younger sister Wang Ruofu to marry into the Sheng family. As a result, the Kang family has become increasingly declining, and the officials are helpless and can only keep concubines in one room. He never made any achievements in his official career.

On the contrary, Sheng Hong has climbed all the way from a bitter cold land and has now been transferred to Tokyo.

Now he is married to the famous Zhongjinghou Mansion, and has got a son-in-law, the second son of the Zhongjing Mansion. Moreover, this son-in-law is also a promising man. He has reached the fourth grade at a young age, and now he is Tokyo The chief of the San Yamen, the real powerful figure, the holy family member Zhenglong.

"Hua Lan married into the Hou Mansion, and my sister also took advantage of it. By the way, sister, is the housekeeper still in the house?"

Wang Ruofu's smile stopped suddenly and his face became stiff, feeling that his sister was too ignorant.

"Sister, why are you mentioning that little bitch? I just gave her the housekeeping rights for Hua'er's marriage these days, and I'll get it back in two days."

Aunt Kang agreed with her face: "My sister is still too weak. If it were me, I would have killed that little bitch a long time ago. Who will be the one to ride on her head?"

Wang Ruofu became even more restless: "Yes, yes, sister is right. Today is a happy day, so I won't mention that bitch. It's unlucky. It's too unlucky."

After saying that, she didn't want to say any more on this topic, so she hurriedly got up and walked out.

Aunt Kang had a meaningful smile on her face. If the stupid sister doesn't know how to make good use of such a good in-laws, she will be rude to her sister.