Chapter 92 Goose Feather Blade "From now on, this will be our home..."

Xue Chan opened her eyes groggily; it was just beginning to get light.

She yawned and got ready.

Jiang Ce stretched out his long arm and hooked his arm around her waist, rolling her into the bed together: "It's not even dawn yet, why are you up so early?"

Xue Chan tried to push him away.

Jiang Ce pushed her all the way inside, wrapping his arms and legs around her.

Unsuccessful.

She could only peek out and take a breath: "There's a lot to do, you should get up too."

"No, no, no, no," Jiang Ce's muffled voice came from under the covers.

Xue Chan was so entangled with him that she couldn't move and could only stay in bed.

She had been dozing for an unknown amount of time when she heard a soft knock on the door. She reached out and pushed the head buried in her shoulder: "Get up!"

"don't want!"

Xue Chan punched him directly: "If you don't get up, don't even think about sleeping with me."

Jiang Ce reluctantly let go of her hand, put his leg down, turned over and sat on the edge of the bed with a dissatisfied look on his face.

Xue Chan sat up and kicked him, saying, "I want to get down, don't block my way."

He reluctantly crossed his arms and shifted slightly.

Xue Chan put on her shoes and called out, "Come in."

Jiang Ce followed closely behind her, complaining, "It's only our first day of marriage, and you're already starting to dislike me?"

Xue Chan was speechless, opening her mouth but unable to say anything. She could only gently frown and comfort him: "Nothing like that, don't think about it."

Jiang Ce crossed his arms, bent down, and leaned closer: "Really?"

Xue Chan stared into his eyes, thought for a moment, and asked, "You're not thinking about what happened last night..., are you?"

Feeling anxious and uncertain...

"Shut up, don't say it!" Jiang Ce immediately covered her mouth and said seriously, "There's still a long way to go, we'll have plenty of opportunities to try."

Xue Chan didn't respond, but just smiled.

Jiang Ce said fiercely, "Say it to me now."

She suppressed a laugh, blinked, and nodded.

Jiang Ce knew she was just giving him the runaround, but since Yun Sheng and the others had already come in, he had no choice but to let Xue Chan go.

The two washed up, and several maids surrounded Xue Chan as she combed her hair.

She had only combed half of her hair when she remembered Jiang Ce. She was just about to suggest that someone help him comb his hair and get dressed when a fully dressed man emerged from behind the screen.

Jiang Ce squeezed in, picked and chose from the jewelry box, and put it in Xue Chan's hair.

"This looks good, let's wear this. That looks good too, let's wear that."

Xue Chan looked in the mirror and saw him and Chu Taoyun carefully comparing their jewelry. She smiled and asked, "Who did your hair?"

Jiang Ce frowned and shook his head, picking out a hairpin as he answered her, "I did my own hair."

"You can even comb your own hair?"

He raised his chin: "Of course, I used to travel and study with Zheng Shaoyu and the others quite a few times, and I learned by myself after a lot of trips. Later, when I joined the army, I did everything myself, so what's this? Even if you threw me into the mountains, I could still live well."

Xue Chan looked at the bright hibiscus flower pinned to her hair and was about to turn her head to look at the other hair ornaments when a smiling face took up most of the mirror.

"How is it? Does my hair look good?"

Before she could answer, Jiang Ce replied to himself, "You're good-looking, and I'm good-looking too."

Hatsumomo finally couldn't help but laugh out loud, which made everyone else laugh too.

Jiang Ce didn't care at all; he was genuinely very satisfied.

Xue Chan lowered her head and smiled, responding to him earnestly.

"It's beautiful."

The two, dressed in festive attire, went to Yi'an Hall to offer tea and pay their respects.

Jiang Ce talked to her for as long as they walked.

When they arrived outside Yi'an Hall, Luying, who was by Old Madam Qi's side, smiled and led them inside.

The main branch of the Marquis of Wu'an's family was in Liangzhou, but the Marquis of Wu'an's branch had many members who died in battle or from illness, and there were not many elders left.

Old Mrs. Qi sat down, followed by Mrs. Yu with a faint smile, then Jiang Shiyu on the side, and then Mr. and Mrs. Jiang and Jiang Yao.

Lu Ying put down the cushion, and the two bowed and offered each other tea.

Yun Sheng Chu Tao presented the gifts she had prepared in advance to the group, and Old Madam Qi and Madam Yu also offered their congratulations in turn.

"Okay, get up."

Xue Chan straightened her skirt and stood up. Jiang Ce reached out to help her, and secretly squeezed her fingers through his sleeve.

She lowered her head and secretly glared at him.

"Cough cough," Madam Yu coughed twice, covering her mouth.

Xue Chan blushed slightly, while Jiang Ce straightened his back and smiled brightly.

Grandma Qi couldn't help but laugh and said, "You're all married now, and you're still all smiles."

Jiang Ce laughed and said, "A beautiful smile is the best way to win people's hearts."

Xue Chan lowered her head and gritted her teeth, wishing she could kick him a couple of times.

Everyone inside the room laughed.

After paying respects to Old Madam Qi and Madam Yu, it was Jiang Shiyu's turn next.

He drank his tea and said with a smile, "Bo Zhou, things are not what they used to be."

Jiang Ce raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Of course."

The same old tea and red envelopes were served.

When they arrived in front of Jiang Ji and Zheng Tan, Jiang Ji hadn't even fully presented his gifts when Jiang Ce had already reached out to ask for them.

Jiang Ce grinned: "Thank you."

Jiang Ji wanted to roll his eyes at him, but he held back and gave the prepared gift to Xue Chan.

Xue Chan was somewhat surprised, but then Zheng Tan added another gift.

She and Jiang Ce exchanged a glance as Yun Sheng Chu Tao carried the heavy gift.

The two wanted to say something, but Zheng Tan smiled and said, "Don't refuse. We'll all be family from now on. Besides, I guess I'll need my sister-in-law to help me with household affairs for quite some time."

Xue Chan and Jiang Ce also learned this morning that Zheng Tan is currently nearly three months pregnant.

The old lady smiled and said, "This is truly a double blessing."

With Jiang Ce's marriage, the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion had not had such a joyous occasion for a long time. Zheng Tan's pregnancy was an even greater joy.

The atmosphere inside Yi'an Hall was harmonious and joyful.

Jiang Ce reached out and poked Jiang Ji: "Why didn't you tell me about such a happy occasion sooner?"

Jiang Ji said, "Fourth Sister said that your marriage is the most important happy event, and she also wanted to wait until the first three months were more stable before telling you."

“Then I should prepare a congratulatory gift.” Jiang Ce pondered, stroking his chin.

Jiang Ji chuckled and said, "Let's talk about the wedding gift in seven months. Right now, your most important thing isn't that, but your own wedding."

"Of course I know."

Because of the double happiness, Old Madam Qi kept everyone at Yi'an Hall for lunch.

Even with Xue Chan included, the family still wasn't large.

However, Xue Chan's family was even smaller. In the early years, there were four people, then three, and finally just Xue Chenghuai and Xue Chan who lived together for many years.

After leaving Yi'an Hall, the two walked on the covered walkway.

"well......"

Jiang Ce walked beside her: "Why are you sighing? Are you unhappy? Or did I make you unhappy?"

Xue Chan lowered her eyes slightly and kicked away a small pebble.

"I'm fine, I just miss my dad a little, and I also miss Huaizhu a little."

Getting married is a happy occasion, and being together is joyful. But looking back, I realize I already have another family.

Jiang Ce gently took her hand: "We'll return to our parents' home early in three days. If you want to see me, you can go back and see me, or you can come over as a guest."

Xue Chan nodded gently: "Mm"

The two walked back side by side.

Once inside, Xue Chan and Jiang Ce sat down in front of the daybed, facing each other and looking into each other's eyes.

Originally, I had to get up early to do something because I was going to serve tea as a greeting.

Now that I have so much free time, I feel a little uneasy.

Jiang Ce stood up and sat down next to her. However, Xue Chan moved to the side, putting some distance between them.

This sudden distance took him by surprise, and he asked her, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing..." Xue Chan shook her head at first, then lowered her eyes after thinking for a moment and said, "It's just that I'm not used to it all at once, and I feel a little awkward."

Logically speaking, I've seen what I was supposed to see, done what I was supposed to do, and even done things I hadn't originally planned to do.

Xue Chan was a little confused, thinking that maybe it was just being dramatic. She turned around to explain to Jiang Ce.

Jiang Ce touched his face, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

"Actually, I'm not quite used to it either. But I was afraid that if I said it, you'd be unhappy, so I've been pretending all morning..."

Seeing him with his head down, Xue Chan turned her face away and punched the small butterfly pillow next to her repeatedly.

She moved closer to Jiang Ce and tugged at his sleeve.

Jiang Ce turned to meet Xue Chan's gaze, still somewhat embarrassed: "Thinking about it now, it's kind of embarrassing..."

"Perhaps, I'll get used to it after a few more times."

Although there were only two people in the house, and the wedding decorations and decorations were still up, clearly indicating that they were a newlywed couple.

Jiang Ce still felt a little embarrassed and just swallowed.

He quickly kissed Xue Chan's flushed and slightly hot cheek, then immediately lowered his head to tuck his sleeves.

Xue Chan reached out and turned his face towards her, gently placing a kiss on his lips.

Are you still embarrassed?

Jiang Ce blinked.

"There is still some."

The two of them looked at each other, and for some reason, they suddenly burst out laughing.

"Ah, I haven't given you Xituan and Niannian yet, wait for me a moment."

Jiang Ce rushed out the door and rushed back.

He held a cat in his left arm, a rabbit in his right, and a sparrow perched on his shoulder.

“This is Xi Tuan. You saw it when you came to the Marquis’s residence to celebrate his birthday last year.”

Do you remember this rabbit?

Xue Chan picked up the rabbit and looked at it: "Is this the one you picked up behind Jixiang Temple before?"

“Yes, yes, that’s it. I named it Nian Nian.” Jiang Ce nodded immediately.

Xue Chan stroked Niannian, and it nestled obediently in her arms: "It's only been a few months, and it's grown so much."

"Green Eyebrows is still in the stable, you know him, so I won't bring him over specifically to see him."

“And this one, you’ve seen it too.” Jiang Ce pointed to the bird on his shoulder. “It’s called Blue Feather, it’s a parrot.”

Lan Yu opened her dark eyes and tilted her head to look at Xue Chan.

Xue Chan reached out and touched it, then smiled and said, "I recognize it. It was the messenger when you came to Jixiang Temple to see me last time."

"Blue Feather, can you speak?"

Lan Yu blinked, flapped its wings and flew down, stomping on Xi Tuan's face with a claw: "Call me daddy, call me daddy."

Xue Chan was stunned for a moment, then pursed her lips and suppressed a laugh.

"I didn't teach you..." Jiang Ce's face turned bright red. He grabbed Lan Yu and pointed at it, demanding, "Where did you learn that?"

Lan Yu spoke again: "Erlang is a big idiot."

Jiang Ce: "......"

He knew that Zheng Shaoyu's visit to abduct Lan Yu and his subsequent return were not without ulterior motives.

"No swearing!" Jiang Ce poked Lan Yu's head.

Blue Feather flew directly out of his hand, chirping as it flew out the window.

"Erlang is a big idiot."

"Erlang is a big idiot."

"Erlang is a big idiot."

Xue Chan hugged Niannian and collapsed laughing.

Holding Xituan, Jiang Ce frowned and asked her, "Is it that funny?"

Xue Chan coughed, sat up straight, changed the subject, and carried Niannian around the room.

To be honest, this was the first time she had looked around the room. It was much larger than her original room, and even after putting away all the things she had brought with her, it was still quite empty.

There were also some congratulatory gifts from others on the table, which were not yet arranged.

Jiang Ce opened a box, which was full of uncarved gemstones.

Xue Chan was surprised: "Which family is so generous?"

“I once went to the northern frontier and had a fight with Huan Che, the eldest son of the Jing’an military governor. That’s how we met and became friends.”

"The Military Governor of Jing'an..."

Xue Chan had also heard that the first Jiedushi of Jing'an was originally a foreign tribe on the frontier. The Jiedushi of Jing'an was one of the founding ministers of Daliang. He loyally governed the northern frontier and ensured its stability and peace. Emperor Taizu bestowed upon him the surname Huan and appointed him as Jiedushi to guard the northern border, allowing the position of Jiedushi to be inherited.

The Huan family, grateful to the founding emperor, has been loyal and brave for generations, guarding the northern frontier for a hundred years. Countless Huan family members died in battle, which is why the northern frontier is now at peace.

As soon as Xue Chan looked up, she saw a knife propped up against the wall behind the desk.

She placed the yearly item on her desk and walked over to the knife to look at it.

Jiang Ce rushed over and said, "This used to be where I kept my knives and spears. I guess they forgot to take this knife away."

Xue Chan asked, "Why take it away?"

Jiang Ce said, "I wanted to leave this place for you to write and draw on a daily basis. It's not good to leave it here."

“I think…” Xue Chan took the knife from his hand, “It’s pretty good.”

"Be careful, this knife is very sharp," Jiang Ce gently reminded her, seeing her interest.

"Hammer!"

Xue Chan drew the sword from its sheath.

The blade is straight, with a narrow, slightly upturned arc at the tip. The lines are smooth and clean, and the blade gleams coldly.

Jiang Ce stared at Xue Chan's changing expression. At first, he was curious, then he calmly drew his sword and examined it seriously.

"This knife..."

She looked up, her smile hitting Jiang Ce directly in the eyes: "This knife is beautiful."

Jiang Ce said, "This is a weapon for killing people."

Xue Chan said, "I still think it's very beautiful."

Jiang Ce breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought..."

"What did I think it was?"

He smiled and shook his head, explaining to her, "This is a goose-feather knife, also a memento of my father."

After he said that, Xue Chan examined the knife again and said softly, "The knife is good, and the name is good too."

Xue Chan sheathed the knife and solemnly placed it back on the knife rack.

"Don't take it away, just leave it here, I like it."

"good"

"Speaking of which, I haven't introduced our home to you yet."

The two strolled from the house into the yard, where he pointed to the swing: "I don't know if you like swinging, but I still made this swing frame. Whenever you want to play, you can have me or your maid play with you."

"Let's play now."

Xue Chan pulled him to sit on the swing set, and the two of them slowly swayed on the swing in the afternoon autumn light.

As he swayed, Jiang Ce pointed out things in the yard to her.

"There's a blue-feathered cage hanging under the eaves; that's the trellis for the 'Happy Turtles' and 'Year-Old' trees. There are fish in that stone jar. The banana tree is one I planted when I was little, and there's a rose trellis outside the courtyard wall. Although they've all withered now, they were very beautiful when they bloomed in spring."

Xue Chan touched Niannian's hand and smiled gently.

"From now on, we are family."

Jiang Ce moved closer to her and spoke softly.

"From now on, we are family."