As soon as Wen Zhu returned to the courtyard gate, before she could even find her feet, the maids around her rushed over and said, "Is Madam Xu well?"
Everyone shouted in unison, their voices filled with joy and blessings.
Seeing everyone so enthusiastic, Wen Zhu quickly waved her hand to stop them from behaving too solemnly: "Alright, alright, we are all sisters, there is no need to be so reserved."
Then he turned to the little girl beside him and instructed, "Su Yue, give everyone a coin as a reward."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present showed an expression of surprise, especially Su Yue, who was deeply moved.
The four maids were overjoyed to receive this unexpected fortune. Even servants like Manager He and Tan Gu received some benefits. The whole mansion was filled with a rare atmosphere of joy.
Even though he usually disliked being high-profile, according to custom, he still hung two festive red lanterns at Wen Zhu's residence today. In addition, he also specially distributed several bright red candles, making the courtyard in the night decorated warmly and solemnly.
When night fell, the Duke's wife personally brought carefully prepared sumptuous meals and a large jar of fine wine, hoping that the newlyweds would have an unforgettable and wonderful night.
Sitting alone in the empty room, looking at the delicious food neatly arranged on the table, Wen Zhu did not feel the slightest excitement or anticipation in her heart. On the contrary, she was just silently waiting for Fu Zhiyao's arrival.
In order to pass this difficult time, she chose to do something she liked - practicing piano, reading books or writing something, hoping to divert her attention and make herself forget the loneliness temporarily.
Unfortunately, as time passed, it became quiet outside the window, but the husband she missed day and night was still nowhere to be seen.
After midnight, when he was really hungry, Wen Zhu picked up some snacks to fill his stomach, and then lay down on the bed, trying to find a moment of peace through sleep.
Half asleep and half awake, she suddenly felt a pair of strong and warm arms tightly wrapped around her slender body, waking her up instantly.
"Huai Jin?"
While calling out the name in confusion, he immediately told Su Yue beside him to quickly boil some water.
Fu Zhiyao looked exhausted, but his eyes gleamed with unconcealable excitement. "Today, I suddenly received a notice that some important officials from the Lingnan region were coming to the capital to meet with His Majesty. His Majesty summoned me and several colleagues to discuss the construction of a water conservancy sluice gate project. If this plan can be successfully implemented, it will not only effectively increase local crop yields and improve farmers' quality of life, but more importantly, it will also prevent floods and ensure urban safety. It is truly a great project that will benefit future generations!"
He spoke with great excitement, as if a grand blueprint was unfolding before his eyes.
"Although I don't quite understand the specific benefits, I know it will be of great benefit to the country and the people."
Wen Zhu smiled and unbuttoned his official robe, then gently helped him take it off.
"I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting."
Fu Zhiyao's eyes were full of apology. He gently hugged Wen Zhu's slender waist, hoping to use his warmth to make up for her waiting.
"Then you have to make up for it. I'll punish you by making you drink three glasses of wine. Do you dare to accept it?"
Wen Zhu looked into Fu Zhiyao's eyes mischievously, with a sly smile on his face.
"You're being very generous to me by not kicking me out. It's just three glasses of wine, how could I not drink them? Well, in that case, you pour the wine, and I will drink them all."
Fu Zhiyao said this, his tone containing both joking and seriousness.
So, Wen Zhu carefully poured three glasses of wine for Fu Zhiyao from the wine jar.
He picked up the glass and drank all the wine in one gulp.
He then ordered the servants to remove the cold food and replace it with hot side dishes, and then he enjoyed this warm time with his beloved wife.
After washing up, Fu Zhiyao pulled Wen Zhu, who had just showered and changed clothes and was exuding a faint floral fragrance, onto the bed and lowered the soft bed curtains. The whole room was instantly shrouded in an ambiguous and quiet atmosphere.
"This servant... This servant thinks you should recuperate for a few more days."
Although it has been six days since she left the confinement room, Wen Zhu still feels as if she has not fully recovered and has some concerns in her heart.
Fu Zhiyao's heart was deeply touched by her words. He swallowed a few times involuntarily and responded in a slightly hoarse voice, "Okay."
However, such an answer does not mean that they cannot become closer to each other, because through the careful teaching of Xue's mother, Wen Zhu has already mastered many tricks to enhance the relationship between husband and wife without hurting himself.
Late at night, after experiencing all kinds of sweet and heartwarming things, the satisfied Fu Zhiyao hugged his equally happy wife tightly and gradually fell asleep.
Two days later, at dusk, Fu Zhiyao, who had just returned from a business trip, walked into Chunhua Courtyard and told his wife, who was waiting for him at the window, a piece of news: "I will be leaving for Lingnan in a few days."
"So when will you be able to come back here and reunite with me?"
Upon hearing the news that his lover was going to leave for a while, Wen Zhu couldn't help but ask with great reluctance.
Because she knew very well how far away it was from here, which meant that the two of them would face another long period of separation.
"Don't worry, I will definitely come back to you as soon as possible before the New Year."
Looking at his lover with a sad face, Fu Zhiyao smiled and comforted her, promising not to leave her alone for too long.
As the words fell, Wen Zhu walked up to her husband with light steps and leaned into the embrace that gave her infinite sense of security and warmth.
"Actually, I really don't want to let you go."
She lowered her eyes, gently stroking the man's strong chest, and at the same time expressed her true thoughts in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"This trip is very urgent, and coupled with the need to supervise the water conservancy project in Lingnan, it will be very busy. You don't need to come with me. Take good care of your health at home, spend more time with Bao Ge'er, and wait for my return with peace of mind."
Fu Zhiyao's voice was gentle but firm, as if he was afraid that she couldn't hear clearly.
Wen Zhu nodded in agreement, with a hint of reluctance and helplessness in her eyes, but for the sake of Fu Zhiyao's career and her own health, she understood that it made sense that she could not go with him this time.
On the night before Fu Zhiyao left, the two of them washed up early and lay down on the bed, enjoying their rare time alone together.
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