Shi Yan originally wanted to maintain his demeanor as regent, but his daughter had too many mischievous ideas, and he worried that if he let her continue to cause trouble, he would have a hard time being the groom tonight.

He had no choice but to carry Ye Jinghong and run, which caused everyone to burst into laughter.

Ye Zhen laughed until tears streamed down her face.

The naive young men from Pu Kingdom asked, "Cousin/Big Cousin, do you want us to help you pursue her?"

Ye Zhen smiled and nodded, "Go after them!"

She still had to go with them to the wedding.

No.

It's not a wedding procession.

She had to go home with her parents, to her own home.

The crowd then went to the Regent's Palace to make a scene. The long-suffering man was finally getting married, and the officials below naturally offered toasts and blessings.

Then, all sorts of relatives from the Shi family came forward one after another. No matter how good Shi Yan's alcohol tolerance was, he couldn't withstand the barrage of drinks from everyone.

Xie Tingzhou, with his keen eye, offered her some hangover pills he had concocted himself, and then tricked Shi Lingci into joining him in shielding Shi Yan from drinking.

Only Shi Yan could soberly spend his wedding night.

Ye Zhen and Xie Tingzhou also stayed at the Regent's Palace. After the guests left, when it was late at night, Xie Tingzhou tried to sneak into Ye Zhen's courtyard.

Although we met after arriving in Wei, we haven't had a chance to whisper anything to each other.

However, the Regent's Palace was too heavily guarded, and he could not find an opportunity. He could no longer relax as he did at the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence, and could only wait for dawn.

Unexpectedly, Ye Zhen was kidnapped by her great-grandparents again early in the morning.

Inside the palace.

Shi Yu pushed the peeled shrimp in front of Ye Zhen, "Zhenbao, have some shrimp. This was made by your great-grandfather. The salt-baked shrimp has a firm texture. Try it."

Wei Qingyan also served Ye Zhen a bowl of the seafood porridge he had cooked, saying, "Your great-grandfather and I will be leaving shortly."

From now on, your parents will live with you. You are still a child, so just be happy. Prince Zhaolin is also a good person. You have finally overcome your hardships.

However, his mother hasn't calmed down yet. She'll definitely cause trouble when you return. But you don't need to worry about that; someone will handle her.

Ye Zhen nodded, "Zhen'er understands."

She wasn't afraid of the Empress causing trouble, but she was somewhat reluctant to see her great-grandparents leave. She had been spoiled a bit too much these days.

Greed for family affection and the care of elders.

Shi Yu patted her head and said, "Our fate is far from over. Your great-grandmother and I will visit you every year from now on."

"If you wish to come to the Great Wei, you may return. Your uncle lived many years in the future and is skilled in shipbuilding. In the future, we can have him improve the speed of the steamships, which will greatly shorten the journey."

"good."

Ye Zhen obediently agreed.

The elderly couple's hearts melted when they saw how well she behaved, and they frantically tried to give her food.

Ye Zhen was released from the palace only after he had eaten his fill, followed by several carts of gifts.

All of these were precious gifts given to her by the two elderly people.

She knew that once she left the palace, her two ancestors would surely leave as well.

The joyful time together was short-lived, and Ye Zhen felt somewhat disappointed.

Xie Tingzhou waited all morning and finally saw her return, but she looked listless. He asked worriedly, "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

"My great-grandfather and the others have passed away."

"So that's what it is," Xie Tingzhou reassured her, "We'll meet again."

He had heard from Shi Lingci that the two elderly people would come back every year during the Qingming Festival.

At worst, he can bring Ye Zhen back to see them later.

Ye Zhen suppressed her reluctance, nodded, and asked, "When did you arrive? Have you had breakfast?"

Xie Tingzhou shook his head, "I came over as soon as it was light, and I haven't eaten yet."

The servants at the Prince's residence did ask him if he wanted breakfast sent over, as he had drunk quite a bit of wine last night and hadn't seen Ye Zhen, so he didn't have much of an appetite.

Wanting to spend more time with Ye Zhen, she said, "Would you like to eat something with me?"

Seeing that his face was noticeably thinner than before, Ye Zhen ordered the servants to bring him breakfast.

She was full, so she kept him company and asked about Xiyue and Dayuan. When she learned that the Empress was confined to Fengyi Palace, Ye Zhen didn't ask any more questions.

He simply asked, "When do you plan to go back?"

Xie Tingzhou thought for a moment, "Dayuan is currently at peace, and the court is relatively stable. I would like to stay here for a while longer and learn about governance from my father-in-law, uncle, and cousin."

And the advanced ideas and affairs of the Great Wei.

Ye Zhen scolded him, "It sounds quite natural."

Ye Zhen agreed with his idea.

The Great Wei's strength and prosperity have their own merits, and such a rare learning opportunity should not be missed.

Not only Xie Tingzhou, but she also has many things she wants to learn.

During their casual conversation, she also told them about her experiences in Pu Kingdom and how she and her friends wanted to open a leisure pavilion together.

The more Xie Tingzhou listened, the more he felt that Dayuan was backward, and he agreed with their ideas.

After breakfast, the two chatted for a long time, as if they had returned to the days when they could discuss and negotiate together.

Xie Tingzhou suddenly said, "Knowing what the Empress did, and that you left without leaving a message, I feel very uneasy."

I'm afraid you'll be angry and leave me, Ye Zhenzhen. I've missed you so much these days. Have you missed me too?

Their feelings for each other had always been reserved yet intense, so his sudden directness startled Ye Zhen.

He immediately nodded, "I did."

Appropriate expression is conducive to harmonious relationships, and Ye Zhen truthfully expressed her innermost feelings.

When Xie Tingzhou expressed his longing, Yin Yue tactfully led everyone away. The atmosphere was just right, and Xie Tingzhou kissed her.

When Shi Yan arrived, he saw Yin Yue and the others standing in the courtyard with their backs to the room, and he guessed what was going on inside.

She sighed inwardly and returned to her new home.

Ye Jinghong had already dressed up and was surprised to see him return with a cold expression. "What's wrong?" she asked.

They were happy when they left.

Shi Yan snorted, "That kid is taking advantage of our daughter."

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