Today is the day Shen Qinghe returns to his parents' home after his wedding; tomorrow his parents will set off for Dongyu.
Li Jian was dressed in a black dress with subtle patterns, her hair styled in a bun secured with a sandalwood hairpin, without a single embellishment.
The aloof woman placed the homecoming gifts in front of her husband, then asked:
"The tea that Dad likes, the face cream that Mom uses, and the medicinal herbs for the elders in the family to nourish their health—Qinghe, take a look, is there anything else we need?"
The man, dressed in white, tucked a stray strand of her hair behind her ear.
He replied:
"I have everything I need, taking you back is the best gift I could receive."
Li Jian looked back at Shen Qinghe with a slightly sweet smile on his face.
He then nodded.
Despite his outward appearance, Huo Panlijian knew perfectly well what was going on.
She knew that Lord Shen didn't like her; nothing that was supposed to be there could be missing.
It's normal not to like him. At the time, Uncle Huo didn't like Lan Tingche either, even though Lan Tingche was a son-in-law.
"Lijian, are you going home with Qinghe today?"
Lou Qingming stepped down from the astrology platform and asked his granddaughter.
"Hmm, Master, what's wrong? Do you want me to bring back some things from outside the palace?"
The old man waved his hand and said:
"No, I'll go with you today."
"..."
Who brings their elders along when they go back to their parents' home? Grandpa, that's not appropriate!
Huo Panli's face still wore that unchanging smile, though he looked somewhat embarrassed. Shen Qinghe noticed the awkward atmosphere and stepped in to advise him:
“If Grandpa wants to go, then go. The Shen family isn’t some high-ranking family. We’re already living in the palace. Is there any place in Great Yan that Grandpa can’t go?”
The woman in black nodded. "Okay, if you say you can go, then go. It's a homecoming visit anyway."
Let's see who gets angry today.
Li Jian didn't believe her master could sit down and drink and chat with Lord Shen.
Lou Qingming has been treating Shen Qinghe very well these past few days, as if he had gained a grandson, but the old man knows in his heart that Master Shen doesn't think so.
After the three men left the palace, they saw a carriage parked outside the palace gate. The woman recognized it; it belonged to Chen Yunsong.
"Old dog Chen," Lou Qingming called out.
The carriage curtain was lifted from the inside, and another old man waved to Lou Qingming, then said:
"Come on, come on, you sit here and walk, let Lijian and Qinghe ride horses in front."
Li Jian grabbed his grandfather and then asked:
"Sir, why is the Prime Minister here too?"
"Going back to your parents' home, I'll accompany you on your homecoming."
"..."
"..."
This time, even Shen Qinghe remained silent.
Why didn't Huo Xiaolong come to keep them company?
The three sisters from the red-light district: Of course we'll go! Of course we'll go! Wait for us to sneak off!
The prime minister might not mean much to Long'er, but before that, Master Shen was just the Minister of Personnel. In other words, his direct superior was Chen Yunsong, and then Huo Xiaolong.
Shen Qinghe finally understood that his grandfather was going to use his power to suppress him today.
When the group arrived at the entrance of the Shen residence, the Shen couple were already waiting for their son to return.
"Greetings to my parents."
Shen Qinghe bowed and said.
"The daughter-in-law greets her father-in-law and mother-in-law."
Li Jian then bowed in salute.
Madam Shen had never objected to this matter. Dongyu was not like the capital, and Qinghe was devoted to scholarship. If he did not live as well as he did in the capital, her son might not be able to adapt.
Besides, Huo Panlijian is arguably the most promising person in the capital.
Countless sons of wealthy and powerful families are waiting for her to marry them.
Marrying into another family?
So what?
The current empress and ruler are also sons-in-law.
"Get up, Sharp Sword."
Madam Shen held onto Li Jian's arm to make him stand up straight, then took her hand and led her into the house.
Meanwhile, Master Shen kept staring at the sharp sword, fuming and furious, even after he had thought about it.
"How are you, Mr. Shen? I came with my granddaughter to visit you. That's how I let you know how much my family cares about Qinghe."
Madam Shen was still comforting Li Jian, telling him not to take Master Shen's attitude to heart, while Master Shen had just finished making a face when he saw two old men getting off the carriage at the door.
One was the head of the astrology hall, and the other was his immediate superior.
The Minister of Personnel's expression immediately changed.
"This humble official greets the Prime Minister and the Hall Master."
"What's there to see? We're all family. From now on, we'll be in-laws, so you'd better treat my precious grandson well."
Lord Shen really didn't want to laugh, and couldn't manage to, but he still forced a smile onto his face and then replied:
"Please rest assured, I will treat Lijian like my own daughter from now on."
"That's good, that's good."
"What dishes are prepared in the house? Is there enough for the two of us to eat?"
"Of course, please, gentlemen."
The three of them politely declined each other at the door for a while, and then followed Lord Shen into the main hall.
The dishes were all laid out in the hall. Last night, Lord Shen had intended to make things difficult for Li Jian.
You're skilled in both literature and martial arts, right?
I'll let you cook the main course tomorrow, let's see if you can handle it.
Then, Lord Shen turned over and thought for a moment.
Forget it, who are you trying to embarrass? Testing someone with something so trivial is just making yourself look bad.
And if we're really talking about cooking, the one who cooks at home is most likely your own son.
Shen Qinghe: No, Father, I don't cook at home either. You have no idea how delicious the food in the palace is.
After the meal, Shen Qinghe pulled Li Jian back to his residence. These past few days, Mr. Shen had been completely immersed in the pleasures of love.
Lou Qingming and Chen Yunsong sat in the main hall chatting with Lord Shen.
Chen Yunsong came today not only to support Li Jian, but also because, as his superior, he wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with Lord Shen.
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