"That scared the hell out of me!"
Zhao Huan sat down, glared at Zhao Cheng, and said, "Speak clearly in the future!"
Zhao Cheng continued to pick up food, but paused before putting it into Zhao Yan's bowl, and instead put it into Zhao Huan's bowl first.
Zhao Yan said softly, "Big brother, you don't need to put any more on my plate."
Zhao Cheng then sat down and started eating.
Sunlight streamed into the main hall, bathing the family of six in its warm glow, creating a cozy atmosphere.
Zhao Cheng asked, "Mother, how is the second son?"
Mu Zhaojun said, "I found a Taoist priest at a temple who said he could cure Yang'er's facial paralysis, but..."
"I understand." Zhao Cheng didn't let his mother continue, knowing that there was no hope for her intellectual development.
As a time traveler, Zhao Cheng had long known this would be the outcome. Zhao Yang was born this way, and even the medical level in his previous life couldn't help him, let alone in this technologically backward ancient society.
However, being able to cure facial paralysis is a gain, as it will reduce some of the disdainful looks directed at Zhao Yang from the outside world.
The family chatted about everyday things until after noon. Seeing that Zhao Huan's eyes were squinting and he seemed to be getting sleepy, Zhao Cheng said, "There's something I need to tell you."
Zhao Cheng put down his chopsticks and said seriously, "I'm going to get married."
Zhao Huan, who had been squinting, raised his eyelids as if he had suddenly woken up.
"Which family's daughter is she?" Mu Zhaojun asked eagerly.
"Donghua's long-lost older sister."
Upon hearing this, Mu Zhaojun and Zhao Huan exchanged a glance.
Zhao Cheng asked, "Can this work?"
"Cough cough..." Zhao Huan touched his chest and said, "Listen to your mother."
“Sure, of course!” Mu Zhaojun said decisively, “Cheng’er, you’re not young anymore, you should get married soon.”
Zhao Huan chimed in, "That's right, your unhurried pace will only hold your younger brothers back."
"I'm in a hurry, I'm really in a hurry," Zhao Cheng said. "Then it's settled. You guys get on with the arrangements!"
After speaking, Zhao Cheng put down his bowl and chopsticks.
"I have guests to attend to, I'll go and greet them first!"
After Zhao Cheng left, Mu Zhaojun looked at Zhao Yan and asked, "Are you full?"
"I'm full."
"Take your second brother and younger brother out to play. I'll play a few games of chess with your dad."
"Yes, Mother."
After their sons left, Zhao Huan and his wife went to the pavilion in the yard to play chess, a habit they had maintained for many years after meals.
After Mu Zhaojun made her move first, Zhao Huan also placed a piece and said, "Madam, what do you think of the eldest son's marriage..."
...
night.
Zhao Cheng led Zhou Chuan and Zhou Nuo toward the main hall of the inner courtyard. They paused for a moment in front of the door and looked up at the bright moon in the night sky.
When families are reunited, even the moon seems a little fuller.
Zhao Cheng had already informed Zhao Huan that someone was coming to visit. When Zhou Chuan and his sister entered the hall, Zhao Huan was already sitting in the main seat.
"Xiao Chuan, you might look better with short hair."
Just as Zhou Chuan and his sister were about to kneel down, Zhao Huan spoke first, indirectly stopping them from kneeling.
Zhou Chuan said, "My brother and I will never forget our benefactor!"
Zhao Huan waved his hand and said, "You don't need to follow my example."
Zhao Cheng was stunned from the moment Zhao Huan spoke his first words. He hadn't expected Zhao Huan to remember Zhou Chuan's kindness and even call him by name. He also hadn't expected that Zhou Chuan's long hair was actually a tribute to Zhao Huan!
He stepped back to get a better view, and he actually managed to see some clues.
Zhou Chuan and Zhao Huan have the exact same hairstyle!
He's actually the old man's biggest fanboy!
Zhao Cheng suppressed the urge to vomit, sat down on the chairs on either side, gestured for the servants to make tea, and said, "Don't be so formal at my house, please sit down."
Seeing that Zhou Chuan and his sister did not move, Zhao Huan waved his hand and said, "The Right Prime Minister's residence is usually in Zhao Cheng's hands. I have no say in this old man's affairs. If he says you should sit, then you should sit."
"yes!"
Zhou Chuan then pulled his sister to sit down. Zhou Nuo glanced at Zhao Cheng in surprise, clearly startled by the words "Zhao Cheng made the decision."
Who would have thought that the prestigious Right Prime Minister's residence would be ruled by a mere twenty-year-old prime minister?
Zhao Huan's words were indeed not modesty. Whether he was at home or not, Mu Zhaojun and Zhao Cheng were the ones in charge of things at home, one inside and one outside.
Zhao Huan's power sometimes even surpassed that of his head maid, Chunqin.
"Xiao Chuan, you're amazing." Zhao Huan looked at Zhou Chuan with admiration and said, "Not only have you matured yourself, but you've also trained your younger sister to be a master archer."
Zhou Chuan glanced at Zhou Nuo proudly and said, "My archery skills are terrible; Nuo is self-taught."
Zhou Nuo said, "My brother always tells me that our lives were given by the Right Prime Minister, and if we can succeed in the future, we should be most grateful to the Right Prime Minister."
"People in the martial arts world believe in repaying kindness tenfold. It's good that you have this intention, but you don't need to take it too seriously. People in the martial arts world value being carefree and unrestrained."
Zhao Huan sat upright for a while but couldn't sit still any longer. He half-reclined in the chair and smiled, "I did help you, but you helped Zhao Cheng in Lingshan, so we're even."
"How could we possibly be even!"
Zhou Chuan suddenly stood up, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "In Lingshan, our relationship with the young prime minister is one of cooperation, which is not the same as the life-saving grace you showed us back then!"
"So, what brings you to the Right Prime Minister's residence this time?"
"I just want to pay my respects to my benefactor."
"I don't think so," Zhao Huan looked at Zhou Nuo and said, "Perhaps you came to the manor just to see me, but I'm afraid your sister might not be the same."
"Huh?" Zhou Nuo was stunned and subconsciously looked at Zhao Cheng.
Zhao Cheng coughed twice, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "I've been through thick and thin with them, old man, just say what you have to say!"
"Fine, I'll just say it!"
Zhao Huan flicked his sleeves, stood up from the chair, and slowly walked towards Zhou Nuo, saying, "Little girl, do you want a man or not?"
"puff!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Cheng spat out a mouthful of tea, and Zhou Chuan and Zhou Nuo were also stunned.
What kind of question is this?
Is this old man really that indecent?!
Before the three could remain stunned for long, Zhao Huan continued, "Are you and Zhao Cheng dating?"
Before Zhou Nuo could answer, Zhao Huan continued, "If you get together with someone, why don't you come to our house and let Zhao Cheng be your man?"
"Father!" Zhao Cheng called out, "She's just a young girl, is it appropriate for you to ask so directly?"
"What's inappropriate about it..." Zhao Huan tossed her long hair and asked Zhou Chuan, "Xiao Chuan, do you think it's inappropriate?"
"I..." Zhou Chuan swallowed and said, "There's nothing wrong with it..."
“Perfect!” Zhou Nuo looked at Zhao Cheng and said, “Didn’t you tell me that if you want to become a female knight-errant, you can’t be coy and timid, but rather you have to be generous and open?”
"You're right, there's nothing to be ashamed of in this kind of thing."
Zhou Nuo walked up to Zhao Huan, nodded heavily, and said, "Right Prime Minister, I am willing to be your daughter-in-law!"
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