Because there were many people to be recruited this time, Granny Zhang personally led them home first.
Zhen Wanwan and Zhu Yuan each carried a child as they strolled down the street.
This time, without any maids or servants accompanying them, they acted just like an ordinary couple.
Walking down the street, Zhen Wanwan felt inexplicably happy. This scene of happiness was something that had once been out of her reach.
Unexpectedly, the time travel actually came true.
Zhu Yuan had been keeping a close eye on Zhen Wanwan's every move; none of her actions escaped his notice.
Seeing Zhen Wanwan happy, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.
Noticing Zhu Yuan's silly grin, Zhen Wanwan looked at him in confusion: "Husband, what are you laughing at?"
Zhu Yuan raised an eyebrow, glanced at her lightly, and then looked away.
"I think today is wonderful!"
As for why it's good, Zhu Yuan didn't explain.
Zhen Wanwan wasn't the type to pry, so she smiled and agreed, "I think it's great too!"
The two children, Guabao and Tianbao, exchanged a glance in their parents' arms, a fleeting smile in their eyes.
"Greetings, sir! The Peach Blossom Festival is approaching. Would you like to buy a peach blossom hairpin for your wife?"
Zhu Yuan was blocked in his way. He initially wanted to shake the person off, but after glancing at the stall, he changed his mind.
"A peach blossom festival? I've never heard of that..."
He said he had never heard of it before, but his hand had already picked up the plum blossom hairpin.
Although the plum blossom hairpin is made of wood, it is carved with exquisite detail.
At first glance, Zhu Yuan felt that Zhen Wanwan was a perfect match for him.
The vendor replied with a smile, "This Peach Blossom Festival is unique to our prefectural city. If you go west for an hour and a half, there are over a hundred kilometers of peach blossom forests..."
In our prefecture, a Peach Blossom Festival is held every year at the end of March or the beginning of April. On this day, many married husbands give their wives peach blossoms to express their feelings for each other.
"Many unmarried young men and women, accompanied by their elders, would go to the peach blossom grove to admire the flowers. If they took a liking to each other, it could be considered a predestined marriage..."
Isn't this just a disguised Valentine's Day?
Zhen Wanwan secretly complained that, as expected, Valentine's Day has a fatal attraction for everyone, no matter where they are.
Especially for teenagers just beginning to experience romantic feelings, Singles' Day can easily turn into Valentine's Day at this age.
Zhu Yuan listened silently, but he had already made a mental note of it. It seemed he would have to find an opportunity to take Zhen Wanwan out for some fun.
Having been married for so long, he and his wife had never gone out for a trip alone, and Zhu Yuan felt a little guilty.
"Thank you! I'll take this one! Keep the change!"
Upon learning of the Peach Blossom Festival, Zhu Yuan readily paid the vendor silver.
He gently pinned the peach blossom hairpin to Zhen Wanwan's hair.
Today, Zhen Wanwan is dressed simply and elegantly, and the wooden peach blossom hairpin makes her look exceptionally serene and charming.
Zhu Yuan was momentarily mesmerized, his heart pounding uncontrollably.
But the vendor was still showering him with compliments.
"Madam is so beautiful! She and this gentleman are such a perfect match! The two young masters and ladies are so adorable! You can tell at a glance that they are the children of the master and madam."
Zhen Wanwan felt a little uncomfortable under Zhu Yuan's gaze, her cheeks flushing slightly: "Husband?"
Zhu Yuan snapped out of his daze and coughed awkwardly twice; he had lost his composure.
"Madam, it's not easy for you to come and browse around today. Is there anything else you need?"
Zhen Wanwan thought about it and realized that she had all the material things in her space.
Her gaze swept over Zhuyuan and the two children, and she suddenly remembered something, so she said, "There's nothing else I need to buy, but I was thinking of getting a longevity lock for the two children?"
My baby and sweet baby's birthday is August 19th, and it's only early April now, so there are still four months to go.
Although the two little ones already have several longevity locks, Zhen Wanwan wants to make her own by hand.
Then, the longevity locks will be consecrated at Lingyin Temple, and they will be given to wear on their birthdays.
"Alright! I'll do whatever you say, Madam!"
Zhu Yuan smiled and nodded. Naturally, the more things you give to a child, the better.
The two arrived at the largest jewelry store in the city. Just by looking at the interior decoration, they could tell that the store was very wealthy.
Zhen Wanwan entered the jewelry store first, followed closely by Zhu Yuan.
As soon as you enter, a waiter will come forward to serve you.
"Would you like to see gold or silver jewelry, Madam?"
"Gold jewelry!"
"Please follow me..."
The waiter led Zhen Wanwan and her husband up to the second floor, where there were fewer people than on the first floor.
As soon as she entered, Zhen Wanwan was dazzled by the golden things in front of her.
The second floor is almost entirely filled with gold jewelry, ranging from children's wear to adult jewelry.
Zhen Wanwan scanned the items one by one, finally stopping at the children's jewelry section.
"Boss! What's the price range for these longevity locks?"
There were no prices listed, so Zhen Wanwan habitually asked about the prices first.
"Sir, these smaller ones are ten taels of silver, this medium one is thirty taels of silver, this larger one is sixty taels of silver, and this one... one hundred taels..."
Zhen Wanwan took her brother to see the longevity locks in the cabinet. The smaller one was a bit light and the workmanship was somewhat rough.
The thirty-tael silver was somewhat acceptable, while the sixty-tael one was considered very good.
As for the hundred-tael longevity lock, it was incredibly exquisite, with various beautiful patterns meticulously carved on it.
The chain is also made up of small loops, each loop carefully engraved with the twelve zodiac animals.
Zhen Wanwan fell in love with it at first sight.
"Can I design my own pattern here, and then you can help me build it?"
The man was clearly experienced; many wealthy families had previously commissioned unique longevity locks for their children.
"Of course, Madam, in addition to paying for the gold jewelry, you will also need to pay the craftsman's fee."
Zhen Wanwan nodded. That's how it should be.
Thinking it over, the waiter led them into a private room, which was where guests rested.
The waiter served ink and brush to Zhen Wanwan and the others. Zhen Wanwan was not used to calligraphy, so she took out a pencil instead.
She and Zhuyuan each occupied one end of the table, one drawing with a pencil and the other with a brush.
It appears exceptionally harmonious and beautiful.
With the help of the shop's maids, Guabao and Tianbao don't need to be distracted by taking care of the children.
He focused solely on writing and drawing.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhen Wanwan and Zhu Yuan, husband and wife, stopped writing almost simultaneously.
The guy also received the news and rushed back.
Zhen Wanwan glanced at Zhu Yuan's painting and was immediately amazed by his skill.
Is this... some kind of scribbles?
Noticing Zhen Wanwan's surprise, Zhu Yuan shifted his body somewhat uncomfortably.
He was too busy making a living when he was young to have time to practice calligraphy and painting.
Being able to read poetry and books thoroughly is already quite remarkable.
On the contrary, Zhen Wanwan's paintings are lifelike; she used colored pens to color the longevity lock.
It looks like it was printed on; every detail of the longevity lock is perfect.
"Madam, this painting is truly exquisite! I have never seen such a realistic painting before!"
The waiter came closer and looked at Zhen Wanwan excitedly.
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