Chapter 27 Returning Home
The next day, when he was about to go back home, Chen Ting woke up early in the morning and dug Shen Wangshu out of his bed while he was still sleeping: "Wake up, An Nian, we have to go back to Xiahou Mansion today."
"Hmm..." The beauty's long eyelashes curled up like butterfly wings. They both went to bed late last night. Shen Wangshu was so sleepy that she was unconscious. If Chen Ting loosened his hand, she would fall back.
Her limp and staggering appearance made the man laugh. He couldn't handle this soft rice cake, and finally it was Nanny Liang who brought Tao Hong in to wake Shen Wangshu up completely.
It was still dark outside, but the two of them were already sitting at the table having breakfast.
Shen Wangshu didn't have much of an appetite, so he put down his chopsticks after eating two shrimp dumplings, and watched Chen Ting eat while yawning constantly.
Noticing her gaze, Chen Ting said, "Eat some more, or you'll be hungry soon."
The worried maids were so shocked when they heard these pleasant words that they could hardly speak. They looked at each other secretly and saw the admiration for the lady in each other's eyes - only one night had passed, and the general was coaxed into obedience and even took the initiative to care about the lady? !
Shen Wangshu shook his head: “I don’t want to eat.”
Chen Ting was silent for a moment, quickly ate the remaining food in front of her, turned around and told Taohong: "Prepare some cakes that Madam likes in the carriage."
"yes."
Shen Wangshu only found out last night that he would be returning home today. When he arrived in front of the carriage and saw boxes of return gifts, he was stunned: "When were they prepared?"
Chen Ting remained calm and said, "I prepared it last night. See if there is anything you want to add."
"You were so angry, and you went to prepare these after you left?" Shen Wangshu was a little surprised, looking up at him, and said softly: "My husband is so nice."
"Accompanying your wife back home is what a husband should do." Chen Ting urged her: "Hurry up and take a look."
"This box was prepared by my aunt, and the rest were taken from my private vault."
Although Chen Ting still lived in the Duke's Mansion, not all of the gifts bestowed by the emperor over the years were paid into public accounts, and the first wife would not take them either, so he saved them all - he had no time to open a shop, so he would not suffer losses, and he had no partner, so he saved more and more, and now it had become a considerable asset.
Although the return gift was not as good as the betrothal gift on the wedding day, it was much more than the dowry that Shen Wangshu brought with him. She felt a little embarrassed when she saw it: "That's enough."
Chen Ting was even more considerate than she was. He had prepared everything that needed to be prepared. All Shen Wangshu had to do was take the people back.
"That's good." Chen Ting looked at her sleepy eyes and whispered, "It's my fault. I won't let you sleep so late next time."
Shen Wangshu shook his head casually: "I'll just take a nap in the carriage later."
At daybreak, the two set out.
There is a distance between the Duke's Mansion and the Prefect's Mansion. Today's carriage is much more stable and comfortable than the sedan chair that day. There is a soft, snow-white velvet carpet inside to prevent stuffiness. There is also a small basin of ice that gives off a slight coolness. It is very comfortable after entering.
On the small table was a plate of chestnut cake that Shen Wangshu often ate.
When Chen Ting sat there with his big horse and golden sword, there was still a large space for Shen Wangshu.
As soon as he got on the bus, he felt sleepy and hungry. Shen Wangshu ate two pieces of cakes to fill his stomach. After he was full, he yawned and said, “I’ll take a nap. My husband will call me when we get there.”
"Okay." Chen Ting nodded in agreement and watched her lean to the other side and close her eyes.
No matter how stable the carriage is, it will still be bumpy. The little beauty changed direction while swaying, and after passing another pit, her head was completely resting on Chen Ting's shoulder.
Feeling the small weight on his body, the man put down the book, lowered his eyes to look at her, and carefully adjusted her head. Shen Wangshu had automatically found a more stable and comfortable posture in her sleep, and did not move after adjusting it.
We staggered all the way to Xiahou Mansion. Mrs. Xiahou and the old man were already waiting at the gate.
Chen Ting pushed the person on his shoulder: "Anian, wake up, we're here."
Shen Wangshu’s neck ached, he woke up with a frown, and repeated subconsciously: “Are we there yet?”
"Um."
The carriage curtain opened, and the new son-in-law of Xiahou Mansion got out first, and then he personally held the slender little hand that stretched out from behind the curtain.
The slender and graceful aqua-blue figure brightened everyone's eyes. The original sickly look of the beauty with bright eyes and white teeth was reduced a lot, and the faint sadness that had been shrouding her brows was completely replaced by a bright smile.
It seems that she is living a good life after getting married.
I felt a little relieved and a little more comforted.
Shen Wangshu held Chen Ting's arm as he got out of the car. He originally wanted to walk in gracefully with his arm around her, but his grandfather, Madam Xiahou, and even Xiahou Fu were standing at the door. Well, now they didn't have to pretend to hold hands.
Shen Wangshu was still very excited to see the old man again. He called out "Grandpa" from a distance and ran over impatiently.
The old man's eyes also turned red slightly. He looked her up and down and found that she looked good. He smiled and said repeatedly: "Good, good... Good to be back."
Chen Ting also followed and called out "grandfather" and "aunt" softly.
Madam Xiahou felt guilty and frightened to be treated with such courtesy by the famous general who defended the country. She didn't even dare to look him in the eye when she responded.
Xia Houfu glanced at the fierce-looking man and asked quietly in a low voice, "Cousin Nian Nian, are you living well after you got married?"
"Did your brother-in-law bully you? He seems a little difficult to get along with."
In front of outsiders, Shen Wangshu returned to his dignified appearance in a second, smiling and blinking: “He treats me very well, and I am doing well, don’t worry.”
Someone with extremely good hearing heard the sisters' whispering clearly and couldn't help feeling depressed - does he really look fierce? Why does everyone think he is difficult to get along with?
The group entered the house. The women didn't dare to speak. Only the old man was able to calmly chat with Chen Ting about the official business of Moyun City and asked him about the battle situation on the front line. He didn't ignore him.
When boxes of return gifts were carried into Xiahou Mansion, Shen Wangshu clearly saw the shock that could not be concealed on the servants' faces.
I couldn't help but sigh in my heart. In this era, after a woman gets married, the attitude of her husband's family can almost determine her life. In the book, the original owner didn't even have a decent wedding, let alone a return visit to her parents' home.
Madam Xiahou would probably not want to see her again, and Chen Ting, with whom she had a distant relationship, would definitely not accompany the original owner back to her parents' home, nor would he give her such lavish return gifts.
Xuanji Courtyard was neither small nor big, but it was definitely enough to completely trap a disheartened young woman.
"Anian?" A warm and generous hand suddenly took her hand. Shen Wangshu came back to her senses and looked at the people around her with smiles on their faces. The man looked a little worried.
She would not be trapped to death in the backyard, she thought so, and smiled at Chen Ting: "I'm fine, husband, please go."
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