Chapter 289 Calling Brother-in-law
When Gu Huan saw her two younger brothers, she couldn't recognize them at first glance.
In just one year, the two of them grew rapidly and matured like little adults.
Following behind them was Wang Linyi.
She looked at her daughter with tears in her eyes.
Gu Huan hurriedly stepped forward and saluted Wang Linyi: "Mother."
Wang Linyi helped her up and said, "Huan'er, you have suffered."
The two younger brothers blinked hard, trying to control their tears from overflowing, but they couldn't help but turn red.
The two of them walked forward politely and bowed to Mu Junyan and Gu Huan.
"Ruiwen (Jinwen) has met the prince and my sister."
Gu Huan held one up with one hand: "Good brother, I'm glad you're here."
Zhou Zhilan stared at Zhou Chunyu who didn't dare to look up.
Gu Huan glanced at them, smiled, supported Wang's arm, and said, "Mother, let's go in. Mu Chen and Mu Xi haven't seen their grandmother yet."
Wang Linyi couldn't help crying again: "I heard that you gave birth prematurely, and I was extremely worried, but I didn't dare to bring it up in Juzhou rashly, for fear of delaying your business. It's all thanks to the old lady."
Gu Huan nodded: "With my mother-in-law here, mother doesn't have to worry. Besides, we have the Mu family army here. Now, everything is fine. We are reunited."
The two younger brothers followed behind obediently, not daring to say a word.
Mu Junyan found it funny and rubbed their heads with his hands: "How are your studies going?"
The two of them suddenly became extremely nervous, nodded vigorously, and said in unison, somewhat nervously: "Please examine me, Your Majesty."
Mu Junyan couldn't help laughing, pinched their cheeks, leaned down and said, "Call me brother-in-law, and I'll be more relaxed."
The two boys blushed, their eyes lit up with excitement, and they immediately called out sweetly, "Brother-in-law."
Mu Junyan released his hands and patted their heads: "That's right. However, the written test will be handed over to Mr. Min. I will select a martial arts master for you two, and you will do horse stance for an hour every morning. How will your little bodies protect your sister and nephews and nieces in the future?"
Their faces turned pale and they said in unison, "Yes."
Gu Huan turned around and glared at him: "My two younger brothers don't need to practice martial arts, they just need to study and take the imperial examinations."
Wang Linyi hurriedly said, "We have to practice. They have such a powerful brother-in-law, so we can't let them down."
"Yes, I listen to my mother."
The two young men had pale faces but firm eyes.
Gu Huan was very satisfied. She walked forward with her mother's arm in arm and whispered, "Didn't we buy you a house and let you and your brother move in? We also arranged for them to enter the Imperial Academy? Why do you want to come to Juzhou? There is no such a good school here."
"We are all worried about you. Besides, Manager Zhou talked about your affairs. We thought it would be better for us to come here. Firstly, we won't hold you back. Secondly, it's useless for the two of them to just study by rote. It's better for them to learn while following you so that they can become talents."
In fact, Gu Huan once thought that if Southern Xinjiang and the imperial court were to become irreconcilable, she could sever her family ties with her mother and brother to keep them safe.
But she was also moved by their family affection.
It’s good to have the whole family together.
Gu Huan and her family were reunited. The two younger brothers and Wang Linyi were happily playing with the pair of babies.
Mu Junyan left quietly.
After a while Zhou Zhilan came over.
Gu Huan pulled her aside and saw that her face didn't look good and her eyes were a little red. She knew that Zhou Chunyu was still stubborn.
Gu Huan was also a little angry: "What do you think?"
Zhou Zhilan sniffed and said, "Let's do as you say. Let's have a martial arts competition to find a husband. I'll marry whoever wins."
"Just find a few people to help you."
"No, seriously. I just don't believe that no one wants me, Zhou Zhilan."
"Who said no one wants you? If Juzhou City knew that the first female steward of our palace was looking for a husband, people would line up ten miles outside the city gate."
Zhou Zhilan stared at her: "Are you exaggerating?"
"It's so exaggerated. If you don't believe it, just try it. I'll have someone post a notice right now."
Gu Huan tried to stand up, but Zhou Zhilan pulled her back: "Do you still need to post notices? This is so embarrassing."
Gu Huan smiled at her and said, "How would people know if we don't post a notice? The more people there are, the more mixed it will be. What if a big and ugly guy wins the fight, and Zhou Chunyu is willing to let you marry him? That man is really a bad guy."
Zhou Zhilan's eyes lit up: "Do you think he would be willing to give it up?"
"So all the crooked and ugly ones want to try it, which makes him mad."
Zhou Zhilan stood up excitedly: "Okay, no matter if I can get married or not, I will be very happy if I can piss him off to death."
Gu Huan didn't know where Mu Junyan was going, but Zhou Zhilan said that Zhou Chunyu brought back a lot of things, so he walked very slowly.
Gu Huan never cared much about Mu Junyan's original property, so she didn't care much about it either.
It was not until dinner time that Mu Junyan came back.
He looked happy and sat down at the dinner table.
"Today, my mother-in-law and my two younger brothers have come from afar, so this welcoming banquet is a bit simple. On the tenth day, the palace will hold a housewarming banquet. At that time, the palace will hold a big banquet and make it lively and exciting."
Wang Linyi hurriedly said, "Your Highness, there is no need to be so polite. We are all a family, and we are very happy to be together."
Mu Junyan raised his glass: "I will drink this glass of wine first as a sign of respect."
The two younger brothers quickly raised their glasses: "Brother, let's drink with brother-in-law."
Gu Huan stared at the two of them with eyes wide open. The two of them didn't expect the wine to be so strong. They both choked after taking a sip.
The room was filled with laughter and was very lively.
After dinner, Zhou Zhilan personally took Wang Linyi to the guest room to rest, and Dong Mo arranged for the two younger brothers to rest in the front yard first.
Although the palace has been renovated, the furnishings in the various courtyards have not yet been arranged.
Gu Huan and Mu Junyan walked hand in hand on the path. Gu Huan suddenly asked, "You are entering the house on the tenth day. Is there anything else?"
Mu Junyan turned his head and looked at her: "Of course, our whole family is here, and the first completion of the palace is a big deal, isn't it?"
Gu Huan looked at him suspiciously.
This guy, who usually doesn't smile, always has an unconcealable smile on his face.
In the days that followed, the whole mansion seemed to be very busy, except for her, the mistress of the house. She spent the whole day playing with the two babies with her mother and the old lady.
The only thing to worry about is Zhou Zhilan's martial arts competition to win a husband.
The notice for the martial arts competition to win a bride was posted all over southern Xinjiang, and the date was set for the ninth day of October.
This date was set by Mu Junyan.
For a time, Juzhou City was unprecedentedly lively.
All kinds of people came to watch the fun and participate in the competition to win a bride, and even more came to give gifts to the palace.
Gu Huan just stayed with the child, and Zhou Zhilan read the gift list to her every day.
Even Duan Yu and Zhao Luoxuan from Dali Kingdom sent expensive gifts.
Gu Huan smacked her lips in surprise: "Isn't this too much of a fuss?"
Zhou Zhilan smiled and said, "Our warehouse is full of space."
"Count some of them out and distribute them. There are several other places in the orphanage. We can't use so many and it will be wasted."
"OK."
Gu Huan tilted her head to look at her: "Tomorrow we will have a martial arts competition to win a bride. Are you nervous?"
Zhou Zhilan shook her head: "Not nervous. I feel quite excited."
"I heard that there are almost a hundred people who have signed up."
Zhou Zhilan blushed and said with some pride: "It's because the dowry you gave is generous enough. Maybe these people think they will get rich by marrying me."
Gu Huan laughed loudly: "They shouldn't expect too much. In addition to martial arts, don't we also have literary competitions? Let Mr. Min come out in person and give difficult questions to those who are ugly and drive them off the stage."
Zhou Zhilan nodded: "Okay."
Gu Huan knew that she deserved to be cheerful, but she still felt uncomfortable.
Zhou Chunyu is busy all day long and seems to really not care about Zhou Zhilan's martial arts competition for a husband.
Gu Huan thought that it would be a pity if the two of them couldn't be together.
But maybe there is an outstanding man coming for Sister Zhilan, and Sister Zhilan will be able to accept him. This may not be a bad thing.
Well, let’s wait and see what fate holds.
October 9th.
Perhaps because of a happy event, the sky, which had been raining for several days, finally showed a smile.
It was a sunny day.
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