Chapter 724
When we arrived at the courtyard of Chen Zongwen and his wife, we saw boxes neatly arranged under the eaves, and Chen Zongwen was carefully inspecting the items.
Looking up and seeing the three approaching, Chen Zongwen waved to Huo Zhao: "Let me tell you, these things need to be carefully maintained. You have to keep a close eye on them and make sure they don't get eaten by insects!"
Huo Zhao walked over and was surprised to find that these things looked somewhat familiar.
It was something that Chen Zongwen had carefully maintained and that he would take out to air it from time to time.
It was for her.
"Don't underestimate these things just because they're paper. They can be burned to ashes in a fire. But in some people's eyes, these things are more valuable than a thousand pieces of gold! So you have to hold on to them tightly. Even if the son-in-law himself wants these things, you'd better think carefully before giving them to him!"
Chen Zongwen spoke earnestly and patiently, his manner even reminiscent of how he used to coax Huo Zhao into studying.
"People, especially men, are not very reliable, so you have to hold on tight to what's yours!"
Huo Zhao nodded in agreement: "Father, are you reliable?"
Chen Zongwen raised his hand to slap her, but seeing that Huo Zhao's hair was now neatly styled in a bun, no longer the casual braids she used as a child, the slap landed on his own thigh instead: "You little brat, how can your father be the same as other men!"
Huo Zhao couldn't help but laugh.
Chen Zongwen carefully examined the items and said, "Alright, these are all. They'll all be with you from now on."
After saying that, Chen Zongwen closed the boxes one by one.
As he closed the last box, Chen Zongwen's hand lingered on it for a long time.
After a while, Chen Zongwen said, "Alright, I'm going to go have a drink with your father!"
After saying that, Chen Zongwen turned and left without looking back.
Madam Chen and Zhong Jie stepped forward and walked to Huo Zhao's side: "I'll have someone organize these things and put them into the dowry later."
These were gifts from Huo Zhao's parents, and naturally they were to be sent out with Huo Zhao along with her proper dowry.
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When Chen Zongwen and his wife returned to Beijing this time, Chen Zongwen did not go around drinking and reminiscing like last time. Instead, he devoted all his attention to Huo Zhao's marriage.
First, he sent a letter to the palace, saying he wanted to pay his respects to the emperor. Then, instead of obediently waiting for news at the Prince's residence, he ran off to the Changping Marquis's residence.
He adopted the air of a former Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince, made a trip to the Marquis of Changping's residence, met with Shen Jun and Madam Zheng, and nitpicked at them, leaving them with the impression that he was not to be trifled with and was a troublemaker.
When the eunuch came to invite him, he walked away with his head held high and chest out.
Upon entering the palace, he was unsurprisingly given a severe scolding by the emperor.
But so what? As long as the Marquis's family knows that although he is no longer the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince, he still has face in front of the Emperor, that's enough!
Dare to treat Huo Zhao badly? Just try it!
He can't destroy the Marquis's mansion!
As a result, Shen Jun and Zheng Shi, who were already under a lot of pressure, now faced even greater pressure.
Shen Jun and Zheng Shi were already a little uneasy with only the Prince's Mansion pressing them down, but now that Chen Zongwen has pulled this stunt, they are truly afraid.
The two even went to the South Courtyard again to make sure there was nothing they had overlooked before they could finally relax.
At this moment, they did not seem to be waiting for a bride to enter the house, but rather welcoming their ancestors.
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In short, Huo Zhao's wedding day was fast approaching.
This was a grand event that caused a sensation throughout half of Luoyang City.
The three families had already sent countless invitations, and on this day, many people even came from other places specifically to attend.
Before this day, Shen Rang and Huo Zhao had not seen each other for half a month.
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