"They are the Empress Dowager's people, so don't be afraid. These problems won't bother you in the future!" Zhao Han reached out and patted Chu Yuyan's head.

I could feel the smoothness and softness of the hair, and a little bit of warmth.

I feel much better now.

He knew that Miss Chu was not the problem; the problem lay with the maidservant beside her.

When someone like that is around you boasting or brainwashing you about certain things, it's easy for you to be influenced.

"I'm not afraid, I'm just worried about you. Isn't it dangerous for you to be working in the Prince's mansion all day?" Chu Yuyan asked.

Zhao Han felt a warmth in his heart: "It's not dangerous. What danger could there be in Qi? If we're talking about danger, those Black-Clad Guards are the real danger. A slight mistake and you'll lose your life!" Zhao Han said, his voice slightly low.

Even the Black-Clad Guards are human.

When it comes to life and death, to danger, it's always hard to accept.

"My wife, I want to prepare a wonderful wedding for you. What kind of wedding do you want? Let's decide together."

Zhao Han held Chu Yuyan's hand, looking like a complete fool with a face full of satisfaction.

Chu Yuyan tried to pull her hand away, but Zhao Han held on tightly.

Chu Yuyan smiled faintly: "It's simple. We'll use heaven and earth as our matchmaker and all things in the world as our betrothal gifts in the courtyard. We can just worship heaven and earth here. You're a busy person, and I don't care about those mundane things. This is just fine!"

"My wife is so wonderful!" Zhao Han couldn't hide the smile on his face.

Chu Yuyan smiled.

The two carried a table out of the house and placed offerings on it.

He knelt on the ground.

Begin the wedding ceremony, then proceed to the bridal chamber!

They also drank the nuptial wine together.

After the initial joy, even without saying a word, you could tell from his eyes that Zhao Han was extremely happy and joyful!

When Chu Yuyan woke up, she smelled a fragrance.

I went outside and saw food laid out on the table.

Shrimp and egg custard, stir-fried bok choy, tofu crystal dumplings, and a side of pickled cucumber.

It wasn't a lavish meal; it consisted mostly of extra-long side dishes.

However, there was food as soon as I woke up in the morning. The man stood by and asked me if I was still sleepy, tired, and if I wanted to rest a little longer, and what I wanted to eat.

Life is pretty good!

Chu Yuyan was slightly moved.

Looking at Zhao Han, she asked, "What do you like about me?"

"I like that you're good-looking." Zhao Han said with a grin.

Chu Yuyan was both angry and amused when she heard this: "The former princess's sister, Miss Lu, is also extremely beautiful. Why don't you like her?"

“She’s like a block of ice, she’s not as cute as you at all!” Zhao Han said, sitting across the table, propping his chin up and looking at the person opposite him.

Chu Yuyan's heart skipped a beat.

...

Su Jiaoniang sat in the study.

Stretch your back, yawn, and look outside.

After she became pregnant, everyone around her became more and more anxious, which made her extremely anxious as well.

but……

It's been a long time since I've gone out, and staying in the courtyard is really boring.

"Are Futu and Xiaoya at home?"

"Young Master Futu has been quite busy lately and just went out. Miss Xiaoya is at home."

"I'm taking the little girl out for a walk!"

"Then I'll have my men prepare!"

Things are very different now than before.

Lady Su is carrying the prince's child.

This is what the prince was hoping for. It's different for this young master to have the prince's favor compared to someone who doesn't.

There can be absolutely no mistakes.

The housekeeper quickly made arrangements outside.

Su Jiaoniang led the little girl outside.

The little girl, holding paper and pen, sat in the carriage, glancing out every now and then while sketching on the paper.

Su Jiaoniang tilted her head and glanced at it.

He asked, "What are you drawing?"

"I'll bring the scenery of Kyoto home for Gouhua to see. She's never left Lucheng. When I grow up, I'll take her traveling the world!"

"Okay, Mother is looking forward to it!" (This refers to a journey through the martial arts world.)

A very youthful and ambitious statement.

If he hasn't changed his mind by the time he grows up, then let him go out into the world.

Upon arriving at their destination, Su Jiaoniang stepped down from the carriage. She was still dressed in men's clothing, and behind her followed four highly skilled guards, with countless other hidden guards lurking in the shadows. Although the procession was rather grand.

But neither the secret guards nor the bodyguards harbored any resentment.

Lady Su wasn't the type to be out and about all the time.

Especially knowing that the prince had many political enemies.

I've been in the mansion for almost two months, and I've only gone out two or three times.

Even a proper princess must go out on the first and fifteenth of each month!

Su Jiaoniang did not eat anything from outside.

I took Xiaoya to see the winter scenery of the lake, listen to the hustle and bustle of the city, and then took her to Dou Yushan's house.

Dou Yushan looked even more disheveled now.

His beard had grown to the length of a finger, but his face was clean, though there was a pile of dirty clothes in the yard.

“Someone will come to wash these on the tenth of each month,” Dou Yushan explained.

After explaining, he pulled Su Jiaoniang back into his laboratory.

Pointing to the rough microscope: "This is the lens I just polished; it provides a clearer view, but..."

I just don't know how to polish it more precisely.

Even more subtle.

"How's the rice research going?" Su Jiaoniang asked.

Dou Yushan's eyes lit up: "The time is too short. The rice and wheat haven't even reached maturity yet. I've checked a lot of data. As soon as the rice here matures, I'll select the best seeds to cultivate in Jiangnan. The weather there is hotter, so we can harvest more!"

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