Chapter 475: The Dark Moonlight Ex-wife of the Number One Scholar 43

It took nearly two months to return to the capital from Canglan County.

Kyoto is worthy of being the most prosperous place in the Jinghai Dynasty. Once you enter the city gate, you can hear the constant shouting of small vendors on both sides of the street.

The carriage drove along the bluestone road and finally stopped in front of a house. Han Ziwen got off first, followed closely by Shen Xinran.

Before she could even take steady steps, she heard a familiar voice, "You're finally back."

When Shen Xinran saw Yue Hongying, she felt a little guilty. After all, Yue Hongying had raised her for more than ten years, but she left without saying a word.

But Yue Hongying didn't seem to take it to heart. She even took a step forward and patted Shen Xinran's hand, "Are you tired from the journey? The food is ready, you can eat now."

Shen Xinran smiled and nodded, "Okay, thank you, mother."

During the meal, Yue Hongying kept picking up food for Shen Xinran and asked her, "Have you found your relatives?"

After hearing Yue Hongying's words, Shen Xinran was stunned for a moment. What relatives?

Han Ziwen helped Shen Xinran pick up a piece of food with his chopsticks and said nonchalantly: "Her parents are gone, but she found a cousin over there."

Yue Hongying nodded. "That's fine. At least I still have a cousin."

But after she finished speaking, she couldn't help but patted Shen Xinran's hand, "Child, even if you find traces of your relatives, you can tell us and we will go with you. It's so dangerous to go to such a far place by yourself."

Shen Xinran seemed to understand something. She lowered her head and smiled faintly, "I won't do that next time."

After returning to the room, she asked Han Ziwen, "Did you tell mother that I went to look for my relatives?"

Han Ziwen nodded and simply responded, "Yeah."

Shen Xinran raised his eyebrows and asked half-jokingly, "Aren't you afraid that you won't be able to find me?"

Han Ziwen replied as he packed his luggage: "If you can't find it, just keep looking."

Shen Xinran smiled and continued to ask: "What if I don't come back with you? How will you explain to mother?"

Han Ziwen put down what he was holding, looked into Shen Xinran's eyes with a serious expression, "You are my wife, either bring you back or bring back your body."

Shen Xinran was a little touched at first, but when she heard Han Ziwen say this, she instantly got goose bumps. Oh my god, Han Ziwen is a ruthless person.

After Han Ziwen returned to the capital, he put on his court robes and official hat at dawn the next day and prepared to go to the palace to attend court.

After waking up, Shen Xinran walked around the house. The yard was not large, but the layout was exquisite, exuding a simple yet elegant atmosphere.

The courtyard is surrounded by a low gray brick wall covered with ivy, which adds a bit of vitality to the house.

Occasionally, two or three servants could be seen cleaning the place. When they saw Shen Xin, they would put down their work and respectfully call out, "Hello, Madam."

Shen Xinran felt a little bored, so she went straight to Yue Hongying and said with a smile: "Mom, the weather is nice today, let's go shopping!"

Yue Hongying was sorting out some miscellaneous items at home. When she heard Shen Xinran's suggestion, she immediately put down her work and nodded with a smile: "Okay, it's good to go out for a walk and change your mood."

The two of them went out like this. There were shops on both sides of the street. The shouts of vendors and the laughter of passers-by were intertwined, forming a bustling market scene.

Yue Hongying walked in front and asked Shen Xinran, "Xiaoxi, what do you want to buy?"

After frowning and thinking for a moment, Shen Xinran smiled and said, "Mom, winter is coming soon, let's buy two sets of winter clothes!"

Yue Hongying nodded, "Okay, then let's go directly to the clothing store!"

Shen Xinran didn't find anything she liked in the ready-made clothing shop, but she did like a dark blue robe with delicate cloud patterns embroidered on the lapels, which looked both solemn and elegant.

She turned her head and asked Yue Hongying, "Mom, what do you think of Brother Ziwen wearing this dress?"

Yue Hongying touched the fabric and nodded in praise: "The style is very nice and it feels very comfortable. Ziwen only has the same two sets of winter clothes. It's time to buy him a new one."

Shen Xinran smiled and said, "Then let's buy this one!" Han Ziwen was obviously still angry with her, so she had to buy something to appease him.

Just as Shen Xinran was paying the bill, a gentle female voice suddenly came from behind her, "Aunt Yue."

Shen Xinran turned around and saw a pretty young woman.

She was wearing a light green long dress with an embroidered belt around her waist. Her long hair was simply tied into a bun and fixed with a jade hairpin, making her look fresh and dignified.

Yue Hongying smiled at the woman and asked, "Are you out shopping too?"

The woman nodded and smiled faintly, "Yes, I saw you guys when I passed by, so I came to say hello."

Yue Hongying turned to look at Shen Xinran and introduced, "This is General Kou's daughter, Kou Yajun."

Shen Xinran was shocked. Wasn't Kou Yajun the heroine's name? She was actually Kou Wei's daughter!

Kou Yajun smiled at Shen Xinran, "You are my sister-in-law, right? Just call me Yajun. I often hear my father mention you."

Shen Xinran thought to herself: If Kou Wei and Yue Hongying were together, wouldn't the hero and heroine become brother and sister?

She could only give Kou Yajun a stiff smile and say, "Hello."

Anyway, Kou Wei and Yue Hongying are not together yet, so why not let the male protagonist fight with Kou Wei, and whoever wins will get the beauty.

Kou Yajun pointed to a sedan chair nearby and said, "I have to go to my grandparents' house soon, so I won't bother you for now."

Yue Hongying responded gently: "Go ahead, come and visit us when you have time."

During lunch, Shen Xinran looked at Han Ziwen from time to time, wanting to say something but stopping himself.

Han Ziwen noticed her gaze and frowned slightly, "Where did you go today?"

Yue Hongying smiled and replied, "I went out for a walk and met Yajun."

While eating, Han Ziwen casually asked, "Has her wedding date been announced?"

Yue Hongying nodded. "It seems to be the eighth day of next month."

Chen Xinran's eyes widened, his face filled with horror, "Kou Yajun is getting married?"

Yue Hongying smiled and said, "Yes, her fiancé was the top scholar in Ziwen's class. She even sent an invitation to our family, asking us to attend her wedding."

Shen Xinran's brows furrowed even tighter. The heroine was getting married, but the groom wasn't the hero. When did the plot start to deviate again?