On the morning Xue Huichun returned home, Jiang Lun went with her to her parents' home to pay their respects.
As the sun rose, the golden sunlight shone on the two of them, as if covering them with a golden halo.
They walked hand in hand, with happy smiles on their faces, and walked briskly into their parents' yard.
"Greetings to Father and Mother." The two said in unison, their voices filled with respect and joy.
Jiang Wenbai and Qiao sat at the top, looking at the loving young couple in front of them, with satisfied smiles on their faces.
They nodded in agreement, gave some instructions, and then asked the two to set off early and go to Xingyuan Marquis Mansion.
The carriage had been waiting outside the mansion early, and the body of the carriage was inlaid with exquisite patterns, which made it look extraordinary.
The accompanying servants carried boxes of wedding cakes and other gifts prepared for returning to their parents' homes and followed the carriage in an orderly manner.
These gifts were carefully selected by Jiang Lun, and he was determined to satisfy his mother-in-law.
They marched towards the Xingyuan Marquis Mansion in a grand procession, and passers-by stopped to watch, with envy in their eyes.
They discussed the Jiang family's wealth and grandeur, and were filled with curiosity and envy towards their new daughter-in-law. This undoubtedly demonstrated the importance the Jiang family attached to their new daughter-in-law, and it also made Xue Huichun feel extremely honored and proud.
At the Xingyuan Marquis's residence, Hong Yingrong began dressing early in the morning, anticipating the arrival of her daughter and son-in-law. She chose a gorgeous dress and donned exquisite jewelry, appearing radiant.
"Madam, you look so beautiful today." The maid beside her complimented.
Hong Yingrong smiled slightly, her heart full of anticipation and joy. She was looking forward to seeing her daughter and son-in-law as soon as possible.
As they waited, the carriage slowly pulled into the gate of the Xingyuan Marquisate. Xue Huichun and Jiang Lun stepped out of the carriage hand in hand, their arrival immediately attracting the attention of the entire audience.
"Chun'er! Lun'er!" Hong Yingrong came forward and shook their hands excitedly. "You're finally here! I've been waiting for you for a long time."
"We're sorry for keeping Mother waiting so long," Xue Huichun said apologetically, a happy smile on her face. "Mother looks so good today."
Jiang Lun also bowed to Hong Yingrong and said in a sincere and respectful voice, "Mother-in-law, may you be well."
Hong Yingrong carefully observed that Xue Huichun and Jiang Lun had been holding hands since they entered the mansion. Their love and dependence on each other were obvious, and this scene made her feel at ease.
After Xue Jiyan learned that his sister and brother-in-law were returning home, he specially asked for a day off from the Ministry of Revenue.
During the lunch banquet, the family sat together, laughing and talking happily.
Xue Jiyan took a sip of wine and said, "I heard from my colleagues in the Ministry of War that with the arrival of the Xirong alliance letter, the border will soon usher in a peaceful day."
"This is all the result of the emperor's wise decisions and the soldiers' bravery in fighting the enemy."
Speaking of the Xirong alliance, Xue Jiyan couldn't help but sigh, "Back then, the Xirong repeatedly invaded our borders, and the people suffered terribly. Now that the alliance has been signed, the two sides can coexist peacefully. It's truly a blessing for the world."
"Yes, this peace is hard-won, and we should cherish it even more." Jiang Lun said with deep emotion, "The fact that our dynasty and the Western Rong have been able to put aside hostility and become friends is truly a blessing for the people of both countries."
Hong Yingrong also interjected, "You're right. These peaceful days are truly wonderful. Thinking back to those war-torn years, they were truly terrifying."
At this time, an invitation arrived from the residence of Censor Fan. The invitation was beautifully crafted, its words of invitation written in fluent calligraphy. It turned out to be Madam Fan inviting Old Madam Hong Yingrong to the Fan residence the next day to admire the chrysanthemums and attend a chrysanthemum banquet. The invitation also specifically mentioned that, knowing of the recent celebrations at the Marquis's residence and the Jiang family, a separate invitation had been sent to the Jiang residence, inviting the women of the Jiang family to join them.
Hong Yingrong accepted the invitation, a flicker of joy in her eyes. She had always loved chrysanthemums and had heard of the Fan family's Chrysanthemum Banquet, a prestigious event in the capital. She was naturally honored to be invited.
"Mrs. Fan is so thoughtful." Hong Yingrong smiled and said to the servant who delivered the invitation, "Go back and tell Mrs. Fan that I will definitely attend the banquet on time tomorrow."
The servant replied respectfully, "Yes," and then withdrew. Hong Yingrong handed the invitation to Xue Huichun, who was standing beside her. "Chun'er, take a look at this invitation. Madam Fan has also invited the women of your Jiang family."
Xue Huichun took the invitation, glanced at it, and said with a smile, "Mother, the Fan family's chrysanthemum banquet is extremely famous in the capital. We must enjoy it tomorrow."
"Yes, I heard that the Fan family has many varieties of chrysanthemums. We will be able to broaden our horizons tomorrow." Hong Yingrong also said with a smile.
After lunch, Xue Jiyan warmly invited Jiang Lun to his study for a chat. The two walked through the courtyard and entered the study. The sunlight shone into the room through the window lattices, adding a bit of warmth and tranquility to this space filled with the fragrance of ink.
Xue Jiyan invited Jiang Lun to sit down at the desk, which was covered with various classic ancient books and calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, demonstrating the host's profound cultural heritage. He personally brewed a pot of fragrant tea for Jiang Lun, and the aroma of tea filled the air, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Xue Huichun was accompanied by Han's mother as she walked towards Fanghuayuan where she once lived.
"I've only been at the Jiang family for three days, and I'm already thinking about my yard." Xue Huichun said with a smile.
Mother Han responded kindly, "Fourth Miss, the old lady has specifically instructed that even if you and Fifth Miss are married, the furnishings of Fanghua Garden will remain unchanged."
After hearing this, Xue Huichun felt a surge of warmth in her heart: "My mother still loves me."
"Yes, the old lady said that this way you can still find the feeling of home when you go back to your parents' home." Mother Han talked as they walked, her tone full of respect for the old lady and love for Xue Huichun.
Walking into Fanghua Garden, everything is the same as before, as if time has stopped here. Xue Huichun gently stroked the porcelain on the table, a trace of nostalgia flashing in her eyes.
"Seeing that the son-in-law who came back today loves you so much, I am really happy from the bottom of my heart. Just think about a few days ago, the Liang family actually had the nerve to come to our house!" Mother Han accidentally let the cat out of the bag.
"Mom, have you ever met the young lady of the Liang family?" Xue Huichun asked curiously.
"No, the ones who came were the Liang family's dowager and old lady. We simply closed the door and refused to let them in." Mother Han replied.
Xue Huichun nodded gently. She didn't seem overly concerned about the Liang family's visit. After all, she was now the daughter-in-law of the Jiang family and no longer had any ties to the Liang family. She was more concerned about finding her place in the Jiang family and how to manage her life with her husband, Jiang Lun.
"Mom, look, this crabapple tree was planted by me two years ago, and now it has bloomed so luxuriantly." Xue Huichun pointed to a crabapple tree outside the window with a gentle smile on her face.
Mother Han looked in the direction of her finger and saw that the crabapple flowers were in full bloom, like a pink cloud, so beautiful that it made people intoxicated.
"This crabapple blossom seems to have a spirit in your care, Fourth Miss. It's growing better and better. Look, how much this blossom resembles the blush on your face."
Xue Huichun was amused by Han's mother's words. She gently stroked the flowers, her heart filled with the joy of her new marriage.
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