Chapter 716
As the Huo family eagerly awaited their arrival, two carriages arrived one after the other.
These two carriages were unremarkable, covered in dust from their journey, yet they stopped directly in front of the prestigious Prince's mansion.
As soon as Chen Zongwen and his wife appeared, the Huo family crowded around the carriage and warmly welcomed them down.
Zhong Jie, on the other hand, was already chatting and laughing intimately with Madam Chen, leaving Chen Zongwen and Huo Yue looking at each other in bewilderment.
Fortunately, Huo Zhao stepped forward and called out "Father".
Chen Zongwen looked at her, and as he looked, tears welled up in his eyes.
"The Huo family really knows how to raise children! Look at this outfit, it's so beautiful!"
For some reason, Huo Zhao sensed a pang of sadness in those words.
Chen Zongwen wiped his face: "Thinking back to what I did before, I was really far from doing well!"
Before she could finish speaking, Madam Chen said, "Alright, alright, stop embarrassing yourself here, in front of the children!"
Huo Yue twitched the corners of his mouth, and a hint of sympathy appeared in his eyes as he looked at Chen Zongwen: "Don't stand at the door anymore, let's go home! Everything at home has been arranged. See if there's anything missing, and while it's still early, have someone go and buy it quickly."
So this renowned Confucian scholar, who was famous throughout the country, also had to listen to his wife at home?
Chen Zongwen noticed Huo Yue's mood and asked, "You too?"
Huo Yue nodded.
So, the two men, who were so unfamiliar with each other just a moment ago that they could barely look at each other, now showed a mutual appreciation.
His change was so sudden that it surprised everyone, yet it seemed to make perfect sense.
In short, everyone was finally able to return to the Prince's Palace.
Back when Madam Chen last visited the Prince's Mansion, Zhong Jie had already arranged special accommodations for them. After Madam Chen left, Zhong Jie had people add more rooms one after another. Now, it no longer looks like a temporary guesthouse, but rather like the two of them's new home.
Chen Zongwen and his wife looked around inside and out, praising it repeatedly. Seeing this, Zhong Jie's heart settled down.
"You've taken such good care of this yard! Our house has never been this nicely maintained before!" Mrs. Chen exclaimed.
Zhong Jie laughed and said, "It wasn't me. Zhao Zhao had people buy it all. I didn't have to put in any effort!"
Chen Zongwen glanced at Huo Zhao and said, "Does this girl really have such thoughts?"
He was still worried about the last time Huo Zhao sent him a bunch of strong liquor, which left him with no choice but to bring it all back this time!
Fortunately, Zhong Jie later had someone send him another batch of smooth-tasting wine.
Huo Zhao guiltily looked away.
Seeing that Chen Zongwen showed no sign of blame and was clearly just teasing Huo Zhao, Huo Yue burst into laughter: "Knowing you would be coming today, I had people prepare for a long time. Don't worry, Brother Chen, it's not strong liquor!"
The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.
After exchanging pleasantries, the Huo family left, leaving Chen Zongwen and his wife to rest.
Huo Zhao stayed behind to help the two pack their luggage.
Actually, the two of them didn't plan to stay for too long this time, and they didn't bring much luggage. They only had a few changes of clothes and other odds and ends. The reason they came in two carriages was because they were going to return the wine that the Huo family had sent them before.
After putting the clothes away, the family went to the yard to sunbathe.
"I heard that something happened to the Crown Prince."
Huo Zhao was not surprised to hear this and nodded, saying, "He is now the Prince of Ning and has been sent to his fiefdom by His Majesty. He probably won't be able to come back in the future."
Chen Zongwen sighed.
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