Chapter 476 The Dark Moonlight Ex-wife of the Number One Scholar 44

As night falls, the lights in the house gradually light up.

When Shen Xinran saw Han Ziwen coming back from the study, he asked him, "Have you handed over the blood letter?"

Han Ziwen said seriously, "I've already given it to the teacher. The teacher said that this matter is very serious and may cause unrest in the court. He needs time to prepare well."

Shen Xinran nodded, "Okay."

After she finished speaking, she turned around and took out the clothes she had bought for Han Ziwen during the day. "This is for you. Do you want to try it on?"

Han Ziwen was stunned for a moment when he saw the clothes. "Did your mother ask you to buy them?"

Shen Xinran smiled and said, "No, I bought this for you on my own initiative. I fell in love with this dress while shopping with my mother today, and then I thought, how good would it look on my husband?"

Han Ziwen took the clothes and began to try them on. Although his face remained serious, Shen Xinran noticed that the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.

Shen Xinran took a step forward, hugged his waist, and said with a smile: "If you accept my gift, you can't be angry with me anymore."

Han Ziwen's expression was filled with helplessness, and he said softly, "I'm not angry."

Shen Xinran put her face close to Han Ziwen, her eyes twinkling with mischief, "Really? Liars are like puppies!"

Han Ziwen's face flushed instantly. He took off his clothes, then decisively turned off the lights and went to bed, saying simply, "Go to sleep!"

Shen Xinran stood by the bed, her eyes curved with laughter. She climbed lightly from the foot of the bed and slept next to Han Ziwen.

Han Ziwen stared at the ceiling quietly. After a long silence, he finally spoke: "I can do my best to give you whatever you want. Can you please not leave in the future?"

Shen Xinran's voice was gentle but firm, "Okay, I won't leave."

Han Ziwen turned around, his lips covered hers, and his arms wrapped around her tightly, as if wanting to merge her into his body.

He didn't let go until Shen Xinran could hardly breathe, and their faces were pressed tightly together.

Han Ziwen's breathing was warm and rapid, his voice was a little hoarse, but full of seriousness, "Don't lie to me, if you lie to me you are a puppy."

Shen Xinran smiled, her smile was like a flower blooming in spring, warm and bright.

She opened her arms, hugged Han Ziwen's neck, and teased: "You haven't done it for too long, don't you know how to do it? Do you need me to teach you?"

Han Ziwen couldn't stand such teasing. His eyes became as hot as fire, as if they wanted to melt Shen Xinran.

He leaned over again and kissed Shen Xinran's lips, then gently kissed her neck along her chin. Each kiss was filled with passion and desire...

The next morning, Shen Xinran was awakened by the rustling sound of someone getting dressed. She opened her eyes and saw that Han Ziwen had already gotten up and was tidying up his court clothes.

Han Ziwen noticed that Shen Xinran had woken up, so he smiled gently at her and said, "It's still early, you should sleep a little longer."

Shen Xinran said softly, "Are you leaving?"

Han Ziwen nodded and said, "I have to go to court."

Shen Xinran opened her arms towards Han Ziwen and said coquettishly, "Then I want a hug."

Han Ziwen sighed, "I'm really scared of you."

But he still took a step forward, hugged Shen Xinran, and kissed her lips, "I'll come back to accompany you after the court."

Shen Xinran nodded, watched Han Ziwen leave, then turned over and continued to sleep.

She slept until dawn and got up. While she was having breakfast, the doorman suddenly brought her an exquisite note.

When she opened it, she found that someone had invited her to a flower-viewing banquet, signed by the Third Prince's Consort, and the banquet would be held in three days.

The eldest prince, also known as the crown prince, died ten years ago. The second prince died in infancy. The third prince is the oldest prince.

His mother was a noble concubine, and his maternal uncle was the privy councilor of the dynasty, in charge of an army of 100,000.

Shen Xinran knew that although the third prince was the prince most likely to inherit the throne, Han Ziwen would never stand on the side of the third prince.

Han Ziwen's father, Han Yunshan, married the imperial concubine's sister, who belonged to the third prince's camp, and Han Ziwen would never become an ally of Han Yunshan.

However, when Han Ziwen returned from court, Shen Xinran still showed him the post and asked him, "Are you going?"

Han Ziwen glanced at him and said calmly, "It depends on your mood. You don't have to go."

Shen Xinran didn't really want to go, but when he heard Han Ziwen say that, he just put the post aside.

When Shen Xinran returned to her room, she passed by the garden and felt that the corner was bare. She looked at Han Ziwen and said, "Let's plant some flowers there!"

Han Ziwen frowned and thought for a moment, "It's almost autumn now. If the seeds we buy won't grow well, we can just buy flowers and plant them there."

Shen Xinran smiled and said, "Okay, let's go choose flowers now."

Han Ziwen shook his head and said, "Wait a little longer. Someone will bring the plaque over soon."

Shen Xinran asked, "What plaque?"

Han Ziwen replied, "Your Majesty just announced this morning that I will be promoted to Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. The plaque from the Ministry of Works should be delivered this afternoon."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a commotion at the door. "Minister Han, we've brought you a plaque."

Shen Xinran walked out of the yard and saw a group of people carrying a brand new plaque. On the plaque were three large characters "Shilang Mansion" printed in gold lacquer, which sparkled in the sun.

The workers installing the plaque were all smiles. "Congratulations, madam! Your master is the youngest minister in the history of our Jinghai Dynasty!"

Shen Xinran smiled at the workers and said, "Thank you so much for troubling me."

The workers were quick and efficient, and soon finished installing the plaque. They bowed to Shen Xinran and Han Ziwen, "Minister, Madam Minister, we are done."

Shen Xinran took out some tips from his sleeve and handed them to the workers, saying with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work. This is just a small gift. Please have some tea."

The workers took the reward, thanked the workers repeatedly, and left happily.

Chen Xinran looked at Han Ziwen and said with a smile: "Wow, such a young Minister of Personnel, whose family is he from?"

Han Ziwen's handsome face couldn't help but blush. He coughed and said, "Yours."

Han Ziwen accompanied Shen Xinran to the flower market. There were stalls set up by flower farmers on both sides of the alley. Colorful flowers were in full bloom, and the fragrance was fragrant.

Shen Xinran's eyes moved among the flower stalls, and her gaze finally stopped on several pots of roses that were growing well.

She turned around and asked Han Ziwen, "What do you think about us planting roses there?"

Han Ziwen nodded: "It's up to you to decide."

The flower farmer enthusiastically recommended his flowers, "Of course they are good. Roses bloom all year round and can be red every month."

Chen Xinran smiled and said, "Then give us ten pots of roses! Please help us deliver them to the Minister's residence in Cuizhu Lane."

When the flower farmer heard this, his face immediately filled with smiles, and he quickly agreed, "Okay, ma'am, I'll have someone deliver it to your house right away."

Han Ziwen was responsible for digging the holes, and Shen Xinran was responsible for watering. The two of them worked for an entire afternoon before they planted all the roses.

Shen Xinran stood up, stretched his aching back, and turned to look at Han Ziwen. He saw that his face was covered in dirt, and even the ends of his hair were stained with dust.

Han Ziwen also noticed Shen Xinran's appearance. There was dirt on her cheeks and her hair was slightly messy, but it still couldn't hide her beauty.

The two smiled at each other, and at that moment, all their fatigue disappeared.